So I went to Mommy & Me yoga class today and was so glad I did. I resisted the whole concept for a while, because a friend told me about contagious crying. But another friend had a good experience, so I went, and I've been going regularly. One of my pre-existing mommy friends came with me (she has the little boy who is also named E, and looks a bit like E), and I am also becoming friendly with one of the girls in the class.

After class, my friend and I went to Cosi where I got a tasty salad with pistachios and grapes in it, and then we headed to Central Park. It's one of my favorite places in the city, but I haven't been there since E was born. We sat and talked near Strawberry Fields, and we were looking at these black, gnarled trees with bright yellow leaves and all these picturesque pathways. It's one of those places where you can't tell you're in the city. It definitely cleared the gunk out of my soul.

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This suzy said…
I think that's part of why I like going to Elk Island so much. Getting out of the city, going somewhere calmer and quieter, giving myself the chance to just think and be. I can definitely feel ya on this one. :)
1:21 PM
judy in ky said…
I love places like that... like Forbidden Drive in Fairmount Park!
3:55 PM
Anonymous said…
Cosi has great salads...
10:23 AM
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