I Want To Zumba!!!

There are periods in my life when I seem to be more active than others. Now seems to be one of those times. Every week I look forward to my Wednesday Pilates Reformer class and Friday Pilates mat class. I will never schedule anything during that time.

Over the years I have done done aerobics, yoga, step classes and kickboxing. At the gym I do cardio, weights and aquafit. I try to keep active because I love to eat. Earlier this year I did a belly dancing class. I was glad that I did something outside of my comfort zone.

This is the third year that I have purchased the Passport To Prana pass that allows you to try yoga classes at various studios in your city. The price is amazing. In Toronto it is only $30 plus tax. It is also available in other cities in Canada and the United States.

Recently I have been looking for a new challenge. I would really love to do Zumba. It looks like so much fun. Zumba is a dance fitness program created by Alberto "Beto" Perez in Colombia in the 1990's. The program includes rhythms like merengue, salsa, samba, cumbia, hip hop and reggateton.

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30 day challenge is over

The 30 day challenge is finally over. I did not buy any new bags in the month of July. I actually gave three bags away.

The following is what I was able to do during the month:

1) I read a good book Twilight by Stephenie Meyer and I am reading the next book in the series New Moon.

2) I got a manicure at B.Skin event, but I did not let my nails dry and my nails smudged.

3) Took a knitting class at Americo Original. I am knitting myself a bag.

4) Took my SLR camera out of the closet. It is very big and heavy. I have not purchased film yet.

5) Still need to find a bathing suit.

6) I took another yoga class using the Passport to Prana. I would like to take another hot yoga class.

7) I did not purchase the iPhone. I am happy with my iPod Touch.

Task for August - search for the perfect bag!!!!!!!!!

30 Day Challenge

July 1st is Canada Day, but the other significance of the day is that I will start a 30-day challenge to not purchase a new bag. Yes, I know there are actually 31 days in July. June has been a very pricey month. I am a person with no will power. I will try to devote the month to improving myself. An addict knows when they must make changes in their life. I will have to find other ways to spend my time and not obsessing about the search for the perfect bag. I just hope I don't pick up another bad habit.

Things to do to pass the time:

1) Read a good book.

2) Get a $5.00 manicure at B.Skin 2nd anniversary event and to indulge in some cupcakes.

3) Take a knitting class at Americo Original to learn how to make something besides scarves.

4) Get my old SLR camera out of the closet and learn how to use it again.

5) Find a bathing suit for my vacation in the fall.

6) Take more yoga classes using my Passport to Prana pass.

7) Do not buy the iPhone when it is available for sale in Canada on July 11th.

FIGHT TEMPTATION - I WILL BE RICHER FOR IT (IN THE WALLET)!!!!!!!