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Author: Lyssa

Finding Ease in Discomfort

Over at DailyHap.com today, I talk on camera about finding ease in discomfort. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKMNRqxZWTI&w=420&h=315] Here’s what you don’t see: we literally shot this video 12-15 times. Which means I sat in Pigeon Pose for VERY extended periods of time, on each side. It’s actually something I keep thinking I’ll do—just sit in Pigeon while I…

Feel Good Friday 040612

Feel Good Friday is a roundup of the things that made me feel good or that I’m grateful for all week. Join me and leave your Feel Goods in the comments! Knowing and loving JB (my best friend ever). He taught me more than I knew I needed to know. The beach! Always love that.…

Austin: Easter Weekend Edition

So much going on in Austin this Easter Weekend! 1. Euphoria Music Fest For the deets and a discount, go here. 2. Grilled Cheese Week Tillamook Grilled Cheese Week / Loaf Love Tour, the third annual cross-country mobile sampling tour dedicated to bringing tasty cheese to the people, eight local restaurants have created a unique grilled cheese:…

Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day!

Unfortunately, neither Austin nor Aspen has a Ben & Jerry’s, and the Denver airport B&J’s isn’t participating (too many free cones?) … but just in case you’re traveling somewhere that does have a Scoop Shop (San Antonio?), I recommend you get there immediately. Coffee Coffee Buzz Buzz is my fave shop-only flavor (you can’t get it…

Austin: Euphoria Music Festival

There’s a new kid on the block y’all, and he’s too cool for school. Euphoria Music Festival is going down April 7th at Thunderhill Raceway in Kyle, Texas. It is going to be an amazing blend of art/culture/EDM music. There will be fire dancers, acro, performers galore, and some really awesome custom stages and even…

Feel Good Friday 033012

Feel Good Friday is a roundup of the things that made me feel good or that I’m grateful for all week. Join me and leave your Feel Goods in the comments! The Hunger Games movie. Intense. Skiing and boarding all four mountains in four days: Aspen, Buttermilk, Snowmass, and Highlands. I’m pretty lucky. Best cupcake…

Austin & Aspen (Kinda): Spartan Race

This post brought to you by Spartan Race. All opinions are 100% mine. Sort of like the Spartan 300 I used to take on with CrossFit, Spartan Race is a new revolutionary obstacle course—but with a twist—they give you a training protocol. From beginner trail racers and mud run participants to hardcore warriors, tough guys…

10 Worst Things About Living in _______________

I came across a pretty funny list: The 10 Worst Things About Living in Las Vegas. I’m not particularly fond of Vegas myself from several visits, but this guy lived there and is extra funny about why it was terrible … It inspired me! 10 Worst Things About Living in Austin It’s hard to make a list…