Category Archives: personal life

Heat Stroke when it’s -25 outside. My life is never dull!

Posted on January 25, 2015 by perlgurl

Two hours ago I thought for sure I was entering the domain of food poisoning and was headed for a long couple of days of feeling wretched. I now feel TONS better and while I’m still fatigued, I’m being to … Continue reading →

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Space for New Year’s Eve

Posted on December 31, 2014 by perlgurl

2014 was a year of change and the beginning of some transformation. Space for Movement moved from being focused on a physical studio providing classes every night of the week, to focusing on my offerings of tribal belly dance and … Continue reading →

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Small town living

Posted on December 31, 2014 by perlgurl

Even though I have to park in a garage and walk a long block to work, I get lots of salutations of “Good Morning” and “Hello.” It’s starting to really grow on this used-to-be-a-big-city-girl.

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Too much sugar!

Posted on December 30, 2014 by perlgurl

Possible sign that your body is on sugar overload: eating left overs for breakfast instead of the yummy cupcake a good friend made for me!

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Holiday

Posted on December 25, 2014 by perlgurl

Three hour in the kitchen yields success!!! Made better only by annual watching of Rudolf, Scrooged and now A Christmas Story. But somehow we don’t own Gremlins, must rectify that!!

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Rules of the Road

Posted on December 9, 2014 by perlgurl

Q: What should a vehicle driver trying to make a turn do when they encounter a pedestrian coming towards them in the crosswalk? a) Allow the pedestrian to cross safely. After all, they do have the right of way and … Continue reading →

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Grateful for rest

Posted on September 29, 2014 by perlgurl

Tonight is my weekly violin lesson and studying for my yoga teacher training test. It’s a good thing since according to my heart rate monitor yesterday I burned 604 calories in Bhangra and another 300 during our level 3/prep class. … Continue reading →

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End of a great weekend

Posted on September 29, 2014 by perlgurl

Breakfast cupcakes and waking to a dusting of snow on the lawn. My wants for an awesome birthday weekend are now complete!        

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Birthday and other annual events

Posted on September 27, 2014 by perlgurl

For my birthday I gave myself the gift of a massage, aurora chasing, a cooking class, my annual haircut and two nights at home my my fella. I’m tired but inspired and now I _need_ a food processor! Aurora chasing … Continue reading →

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So tired…..

Posted on September 19, 2014 by perlgurl

Sitting at my desk trying to focus on code, but my eyes are burning from being overly tired and it is so hard to focus right now. I’ve got stuff to do tonight still so no early bedtime for this … Continue reading →

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