Month: July 2010

lotus house of sweat | SIMA

Saturday morning I took Basic Flow at Lotus House of Yoga, a new yoga studio in Omaha. The class description on their website reads: Basic Flow A class built for the beginners and brand new yogis! Learn the foundations of a healthy yoga practice that will energize the body and vitalize the mind. The one… Continue reading lotus house of sweat | SIMA

a 14-day manicure | SIMA

Inspired by Mackenzie’s “experimanicure,” I had an appointment last Saturday — the day that J left — for a CND Shellac manicure. Unfortunately, I was emotionally exhausted from the morning and fell asleep on the couch after lunch, missing my afternoon appointment. Oops. My rescheduled manicure was yesterday afternoon. Although it’s a bit more expensive… Continue reading a 14-day manicure | SIMA

9 out of 10 ain’t bad | SIMA

One week into my 14-day manicure, nine nails look practically perfect. But yesterday, only six days in, the polish on the middle finger of my right hand started lifting up at the corner. Naturally, I had to pick it. I couldn’t help myself. Truthfully, I’m disappointed. I was banking on CND’s promise of flawless edge… Continue reading 9 out of 10 ain’t bad | SIMA

say om! | SIMA

One of my goals for the summer to start practicing yoga regularly. Currently I do sun salutations and other pretzel-like poses… never. I have a couple of 10-year-old yoga DVDs gathering dust in my basement; I’m not disciplined enough to workout at home. I prefer working out with an instructor or trainer who can interact… Continue reading say om! | SIMA

lotus house of sweat | SIMA

Saturday morning I took Basic Flow at Lotus House of Yoga, a new yoga studio in Omaha. The class description on their website reads: Basic Flow A class built for the beginners and brand new yogis! Learn the foundations of a healthy yoga practice that will energize the body and vitalize the mind. The one… Continue reading lotus house of sweat | SIMA

link up | SIMA

This weekend, a childhood friend’s “hip hop, theatre, improv and stand up comedy” group, The Mayhem Poets, will take the stage at the free Omaha Summer Arts Festival. I plan to be there to show my support. Will I see you there? This living room is totally me. A clever way to remember Stationery vs. Stationary… Continue reading link up | SIMA