Day 40

This morning it was just Karen and I in the shala so I got some one-on-one yoga instruction from her. She is a wonderful teacher and got me to do things I didn't think this body of mine would do. I am slowly building strength but still look like a total dork. I expect any day now videos will show up on YouTube for the entertainment of the world. But that's OK because I am thrilled with my progress.

Tomorrow we are going to Cebu for a few days. It is Karen's mother's birthday and we can't miss that! I will also have some blood work done and I have a doctor appointment. Karen has also set up a girl beautification appointment for the two of us. I am not sure what all it involves but I think someone will be messaging my feet (delicious!), working on the toe nails (completely necessary), oiling and messaging hair and scalp (exquisite!), and trimming the hair (there is a prohibition in the Philippines against frizzy hair).