Becoming

I decided to begin on the winter solstice, December 21, 2024. I am a New Year's baby and had originally planned to begin on my 35th birthday, but I decided against it because January 1st is on a Wednesday this upcoming year. I prefer to begin on the sabbath, a Saturday, the shortest day of the year.  I managed to awake before my alarm clock rang, just a few minutes before 7 a.m. I stealthily donned my matching burgundy yoga pants and long-sleeved top. I slathered on some Swagger deodorant. I grabbed my rolled-up yoga rug and headed out the door. Along the way, I listened to Gretchen Rubin's The Happiness Project  audiobook on Libby in the car. I have listened to it once before, but I am fond of Gretchen Rubin. When I arrived, I discovered the two $10 gift certificates I had been harboring in my wallet had both already been swiped. I paid full price, $16, for an hour-long Ashtanga Half Primary series class with a young guy named William.  Though I was originally introduced...