I was tricked. Mumbai's full moon is fucking Tuesday.

I was tricked. Mumbai's full moon is fucking Tuesday.

Hair on face: cut
Hair on head: grow

Christmas Eve.

When you’re the last one out.

Complexity: 100%

https://personalityfactors.com/results/QrRRTgjo8rEXTwQe6

🐄🏝
🏖💪🏻

Sunset in Chapora.

I ate the whole pineapple.

Settling in. I didn’t realize it, but my hammok’s colors match Goa’s football team’s colors.

Was that eleven lords a’ leapin?

From the article: “👁 was called a [redacted] long before 👁 was called a ni**er.”

Me? Last called a [redacted]: thanksgiving morning, out walking the dog. Responding promptly, 👁Told the guy to get his ass over here so 👁could stuff it like a turkey. He asked me to repeat myself, and 👁said “you heard me. Say what you said to me again, and get your ass over here so 👁can fuck it. ” he, a straight black man, wanted no part of this crazy.

In the constructed hierarchy we are all enslaved by, 👁 am not on the bottom. Who is? Well, just days before this transgression, a black trans woman became the 29th of the year to be murdered.

Yogi’s, what are you doing to ensure that all of us are equal? Are you speaking up at your relatives house? Are you actively deconstructing this hierarchy? Or are you buying in?

https://www.theroot.com/fear-of-the-state-fear-of-my-home-to-be-black-and-que-1821141920

https://www.theroot.com/fear-of-the-state-fear-of-my-home-to-be-black-and-que-1821141920

From the article: “👁 was called a faggot long before 👁 was called a ni**er.”

Me? Last called a faggot: thanksgiving morning, out walking the dog. Responding promptly, 👁Told the guy to get his ass over here so 👁could stuff it like a turkey. He asked me to repeat myself, and 👁said “you heard me. Say what you said to me again, and get your ass over here so 👁can fuck it. ” he, a straight black man, wanted no part of this crazy.

In the constructed hierarchy we are all enslaved by, 👁 am not on the bottom. Who is? Well, just days before this transgression, a black trans woman became the 29th of the year to be murdered.

Yogi’s, what are you doing to ensure that all of us are equal? Are you speaking up at your relatives house? Are you actively deconstructing this hierarchy? Or are you buying in?

https://www.theroot.com/fear-of-the-state-fear-of-my-home-to-be-black-and-que-1821141920

https://www.theroot.com/fear-of-the-state-fear-of-my-home-to-be-black-and-que-1821141920

Scooter hair and new sunglasses— two of my absolute favorite “little things” about my time abroad. After watching Atomic Blonde on the plane, I️ knew I️ was due for a pair just like these.

It was a silver tab t-shirt. Probably $25. My mom, god bless her, bought it for me. From 16-22, eye wore that shirt. After eye lost a ton of weight, eye cut it up and wore it more.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/15/opinion/sunday/shopping-consumerism.html

In between Anjuna and Vagator, a lovely little steeple.

Caught my heels this morning on Vagator beach.

Caught dawn this morning on Vagator Hill.

Adventures in Panjim— the capital of Goa. Saw Star Wars 😂

“We call this mosquito net green. But how do you know what I see as green looks like what you see as green? No, all we can say is that we both agree that this thing we see is that which we both call green... which tells us nothing about either the net or…

“Old is Gold” #mjhtravel2017

Enjoy the irony of the share.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2017/12/12/former-facebook-vp-says-social-media-is-destroying-society-with-dopamine-driven-feedback-loops/?tid=sm_fb&utm_term=.926c9d3f375f

Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

Caught my last dawn of 2017 in DC.

Preparing for travel at the @kingfisher1414 — lets go #mjhtravel2017-8

The worst.

http://www.newsweek.com/mike-pence-once-ratted-out-his-fraternity-brothers-having-keg-735711

Thinking about my Indian Christmas.

These things can coexist at the same time.

My natural habitat.

Per your interests: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/nov/25/chinas-bike-share-graveyard-a-monument-to-industrys-arrogance?CMP=share_btn_tw

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/nov/25/chinas-bike-share-graveyard-a-monument-to-industrys-arrogance?CMP=share_btn_tw

"I look back and think about all the ways we’re told that those two
goals: being chosen and having kids, are what makes you
worthy. I mean: Nursery Rhymes. Fairytales. Books. Movies. Sixteen
Candles, every love song, and even Black-ish—all reiterating this
narrow story of “husband plus child equals woman”. And the
patriarchy—the patriarchy is not pleased with me right now. I’m
failing at my function. Let me tell you, Mike Pence is fucking
confused by me right now."

https://www.glamour.com/story/tracee-ellis-ross-glamour-women-of-the-year-speech-2017?mbid=social_facebook_fanpage

Oh boy.

Day three: #blackandwhitephotochallenge #failedit

Day Two: #blackandwhitephotochallenge #failedit

I forgot to mention I chatted with Rachel Lapidos earlier this year about the power of silence and meditation for Well + Good Magazine!

Is silence the next wellness luxury? – Well+Good

https://www.wellandgood.com/good-travel/silent-retreats-the-new-wellness-luxury/amp/

Day 2: #blackandwhitephotochallenge -- tag someone. No people. No explanation.

Day One: #blackandwhitephotochallenge

The sneaky peacock.

Relateable!

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Raccoon-Eats-Too-Much-Gets-Stuck-in-Sewer-Grate-Police-454954863.html?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_CHBrand

I'm so grateful to @davidgarriguesyoga for teaching me so much about so much.

I'm 100% here for this.

I worked with her a number of years ago, shortly after the d-lists first season. She was incredibly professional and kind. The club's AC was broken, and her face was melting. My co-workers were passing out from heat exhaustion. No hyperbole. As the DC summer got hotter and swampier, the working conditions got worse. it's so easy to lose your cool under the lights, but she still did her thing and gave her all.

Like my friend Jarrett noted, she didn't thank those that supported her in this journey, and that gives me hella pause.

https://www.out.com/popnography/2017/10/28/kathy-griffin-drags-andy-cohen-and-releases-harvey-levins-phone-number

Merman 2017.

Drag and yoga are so similar.

You can't rush a good fade.

Logan circle, covered in glitter. Of course.

Yes. Shape creation.

Shape creation.

Shape creation.

Shape creation.

Shape creation

Living.

Oh hey, Miss Adams Morgan Pagent.

Oh boy.

Marichiyasana... eh?! What're you doing over there?

Vasistha, the great sage, lead a peaceful community-- the kind where people got on swell and took care of each o…

I am excited. I am conflicted.

https://dc.eater.com/2017/9/27/16376556/phillips-seafood-logan-circle?utm_campaign=dc.eater&utm_content=entry&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

Can anyone guess what they all have in common?

(H/T: @[821580710:2048:Amaya Naomi])

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2017/national/fair-representation/?hpid=hp_no-name_graphic-story-b%3Ahomepage%2Fstory&utm_term=.2c641cc48759

The math is out. Science.

https://theoverheardpress.com/2017/03/17/study-finds-96-of-women-wearing-workout-clothes-have-no-plans-to-workout/

I am the light that keeps the streets on.

You learn this stuff one-on-one in the mysore room. Turn up!

https://www.yogajournal.com/practice/the-future-of-yoga-3-things-modern-yoga-could-do-better

Draw me like one of your French girls.

New tights who dat

Bam.

Learning a skill.

See also: me.

http://www.npr.org/2017/09/07/548981618/flamingos-in-the-men-s-room-how-zoos-and-aquariums-handle-hurricanes?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20170907

A portrait of my favorite faves.

Me AF being the me-ist.

Top of the list.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8OVXG2GhpQ

I <3 kevin.

http://www.tranquilspace.com/blog/teacher-feature-kevin-waldorf-cruz-2/

Resilience isn’t just being tough; it’s a skill you can develop. Here’s how I did it. - The Washington Post

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/resilience-isnt-just-being-tough-its-a-skill-you-can-develop-heres-how-i-did-it/2017/08/29/9d077a1e-881f-11e7-a50f-e0d4e6ec070a_story.html?tid=ss_tw&utm_term=.9dd9363f58db

Looking for peace. Practice by the pool in good company.

Mercurial in nature. Sweat more, whine less. Reclaiming my time -- all the time. Totes fun.

its @mcgrillz bachelor weekend. Commence river-ing.

The look.

Make of it what you will.

Friendship glitters like gold!

Convo like woah. Wow.

WOW 2017

WOW

But, like, how deep is that V? #haircut

The Story of the DuckTales Theme, History’s Catchiest Single Minute of

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/08/the-story-of-the-ducktales-theme-music/amp

Sunday vibes.

Found a painted rock on a fire hydrant. "Grow" was its imperative.

Confederate Monuments Are Not About Southern Heritage - White Supremacist Rally in Charlottesville Over Robert E. Lee Statue Is Not About Southern History

http://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a56974/charlottesville-virginia-confederate-monuments/

"I try to stay out of his political views" -- if you are not calling out the bigotry in your own home, you're part of the problem.

http://www.nydailynews.com/amp/news/national/white-nationalist-rally-virginia-triggers-state-emergency-article-1.3405906

I was called "sugar britches" for years. Not mentioned here:

Code Words For "Gay" In Classic Films - The Toast

http://the-toast.net/2015/05/22/code-words-for-gay-in-classic-films/

Does all the things for me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sd5dcjXzuGk&feature=player_embedded

"Pondexter-Moore calls that whole line of argumentation ridiculous. "The only message my clothes are sending is, 'This is what I want to put on,'" she says. "If one man wears a football jersey and another man tackles the shit out of him, can he say, 'Well, your clothes say you're a football player?"

A Heated Confrontation In Southwest Sparks Anger And Debate About Street Harassment: DCist

http://dcist.com/2017/08/heated_confrontation_debate_street_harassment.php

Get. Into. It.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca8AkWIhQFg&feature=player_embedded

Living for Dolly's Disco Country.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2LQc-R6Uxw&feature=player_embedded

If you should ever need a recommendation, I'd love to vouch for Kim Hawkins.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2017/08/09/the-rise-of-the-postpartum-helper/?utm_term=.790c4252e338

For those that don't know, I was obese. I'm not anymore. Getting a handle on the info included in this post took trial, error, and a myriad of sources. If you like really clear, sound instruction that comes with quality snark and cute pics-- here you go. Does what it says on the box.

http://physiqonomics.com/fat-loss/

After going out on the water with Charlie, dog videos are particularly heart warming. "Dog Reuniting With His Dad Can't Believe It's Really Him - The Dodo"

https://www.thedodo.com/dog-reunites-can-not-believe-2370783570.html

How we get to the Potomac. The paddleboard is in a backpack.

The teacher of a number of my friends. A heartening read.

https://tribegrow.com/hamish-hendry-ashtanga-yoga-london-interview-760420f04314

Wardrobe change.

Current situation: Sunny and Aarti get married.

"There's a saying that the four prerequisites for practice are great faith, great doubt, great vow, and great vigor. When I first went to Mysore it was because I wanted to see if being there and studying with Sharath would satisfy the questions in my mind about practice. About this thing that I felt driven to do, but didn't understand exactly why."

http://www.ashtangaparampara.org/karen-kelley.html

My first love, Sebastian, and me, #tbt 2010.

Well, I'm here for #tentacletuesday

Charlie bear, sitting pretty.

I didn't make it to the disco.

My mom's cousin, though they grew up in the same house as sisters. This is her fourth time going to the mat against cancer.

My Aunt Rose is bitingly funny with a wit like a tack-- she makes me laugh so hard. She's also strong, and unbelievably generous.

https://www.gofundme.com/mom-medical-supplies?pc=fb_dn_postdonate_r&rcid=r01-149972380408-71792607a2ec452d

Monday Moonday got me like.

"Its easy for you-- you can do it,"

"don't think-- go."

"no fear, no fun."

...
I didn't believe a word of any of it... Until I did.

Thanks, Boss.

My teacher, David Garrigues, has been patient with me. He has his eye on me. I don't have the poetry or prose, but I reckon, like the poem he once shared about the tapper, he gets it.

Glad to be back in my city.

Twinning.

Teaching dogs to swim with the besties.

Outside of the military surplus in Kensington.

Not my hat-- just my life.

There was some rubber duckie controversy.

Because Toronto

I'm so into Toronto's Whole Foods. Here for Canada's 150th Birthday (that's what we're telling people, eh?)

New hair.

'Reading that snippet of condescension made me think back to the suit-wearing Wall Street type in Geraldo’s 1990 audience who played foil to the carefree club kids, telling them, “When it comes to who’ll lead our country, prepare our country to go into the 21st century, I don’t want any of you in leadership roles.” RuPaul replied with only a grin, but it was clear he did have a leadership agenda—one that’s still in progress today. “Everyone at home touch your TV set,” he said back then. “This is the most important show you’ll ever watch.”'

https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2017/06/rupauls-drag-race-season-nine-finale-sasha-velour-geraldo-change/531621/

Pre-Wonder Woman-- you know I love a grand hall.

Sunday -- no filter.

I'll have you know that while we planned the rompers, this was not posed. #cousins #romperlife

1000 words.

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/338203-rhode-island-teacher-of-the-years-photo-with-trump-goes-viral

Yes yes yes.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QBcfq7rPDG8

Iran has banned women from dancing, cycling, watching soccer matches, listening to certain music and now … Zumba.

https://www.google.com/amp/www.latimes.com/world/middleeast/la-fg-iran-zumba-20170613-story,amp.html

#Reposting @craze202 with @instarepost_app -- #loveisgreat #happypride #dcpride #dclife #ilovedc

The accuracy. #pride

Charlie is ready for summer.

Doofy boy on the water.

Was I ever really 23? The Hotel Helix is now Mason & Rook, she's a doctor, and I'm... 34. #fbf

I hope I see them this summer!

http://dcist.com/2017/05/there_are_dolphins_in_the_potomac_a.php

So funny! Go Seaton!

http://teamcoco.com/video/seaton-smith-stand-up-05/22/17?playlist=x%3BeyJ0b3RhbCI6MTAsInR5cGUiOiJyZWxhdGVkIiwiaWQiOjEwMDA5Nn0

Eight minutes on healing plantar fasciitis. http://www.mobilitywod.com/2010/11/episode-77-plantar-fasciitis/

http://www.mobilitywod.com/2010/11/episode-77-plantar-fasciitis/

I love my mommy.

A good share from a young lady that @[100043517696103:2048:DC Ashtanga] misses!

http://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2017/04/07/522992390/why-expertise-matters?utm_campaign=storyshare&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social

I love this album. Current mood.

https://g.co/kgs/waVh8a

😞done that

https://munchies.vice.com/en_us/article/avocado-hand-is-landing-a-hell-of-a-lot-of-people-in-the-er?utm_source=vicefbus

Thinking of you!!

http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2013/06/the_wu_tang_clan_sign_language_interpreter_how_holly_maniatty_learned_to.html

"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." -- MLK JR

Hmf.

Treat an orchid like a rose and it will surely die.

I can't ever know what would have happened to the deeply damaged 20 year old boy I remember so well if not for yoga.

Now, more than ever, I think of the importance of practice.

http://www.healthline.com/health-news/yoga-can-help-girls-with-trauma

Rape is not a preexisting condition.

I love Britters.

https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/remembering-britney-spearss-short-lived-punk-tour?utm_content=bufferf1f76&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

A key component to the soundtrack that was 18-24.

http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/23079-dummy/

Fascinating reading.

https://www.yoganatomy.com/injuries-in-yoga-adjustments/

Literally me today in yoga. Thanks @cory.jivayogi for letting me drop in today!

Super interesting read

https://www.outsideonline.com/2029351/how-little-bit-bad-can-be-good-thing?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=facebookpost

My scooter has a girlfriend.

FREEMAN+TAYLOR. Fake news.

http://www.richardfreemanyoga.com/musings/2016/11/27/the-pause-button

Also: ashtanga practitioner.

https://www.gofundme.com/yewv8v-johnny-fox-a-hard-one-2-swallow

Yes. Hot glue bonnet buy in goals.

Swept out in the swamp.

Uh huh.

This is all of us.

Gay Easter parade

Meanwhile in New Orleans.

Meanwhile, in Sleepyhollow.

Reading is fundamental

Miss American dream 😍😍😍

Casual mardis gras

Madris gras world.

French Quarter True Life

In blues we trust.

That time you win at stuff.

Visiting another swamp.

Woman run this town.

Come through, NOLA.

I've made it to NOLA

So, Luke pointed out that Betty Who and I could be siblings... And, I think he's totally right. Woah.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKnweJ9-u5I&sns=fb

Oh my word.

https://www.littlethings.com/tiny-house-ana-white/?utm_source=simp&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=homes

This Sunday at Kali Yoga Studio:
Intro to Mysore ($45-- with two weeks unlimited!)
Pranayama ($20)
Bandhas ($20)
Led Intermediate ($20)

http://kaliyogadc.com/2015/05/01/mysore-ashtanga-workshops/

Mind the Mat, this Saturday. Explore the primary series-- wherever you are in your own practice, you'll get a taste of it all! http://mindthemat.com/

"Playing devil’s advocate so well, people with this personality type may find that the most complex and rewarding intellectual challenge is to understand a more sentimental perspective, and to argue consideration and compromise alongside logic and progress."

https://www.16personalities.com/entp-personality

Caption this.

Lived my Toronto dreams.

This woman is spectacular.