You have everything you need to do this

I thought this was an great title for this entry as I am one day away from starting it all, well orientation starts tomorrow anyways, thats a good start. "You have everything you need to do this"; Ricky said to me on Friday, in my last class at the studio before I left and it stuck with me. Its a gooder.
I am finally here, not that is was all that crazy to get here. My flight went straight to Mexico City, only a 6.5 hour flight. We arrived 30 minutes ahead of schedule. But the trek started early this morning. We left the house at 4:30 this morning to make it to the airport on time. We were there nearly three hours before my flight. We are allowed one checked bag of 50lbs (32.5 kg), and I brought two so I paid for the second one, only $15. We are limited on weight so for two bags we were allowed 65kg or 100lbs. My two bags came to a total weight of 63.5kg, ha ha, just made it. That was my biggest worry arriving at the airport. Next was security...no problem.
Caught the flight, landed in Mexico City, getting to that terminal was interesting. Down this hallway, through this door, down that hallway, up the stairs, around the corner, down the escelator..... it took like half an hour, but we made it. Finally twenty minutes before we had to board the gate number was announced. We (Damian and I were on the same flight) went to the gate to be greeted by 26 other trainees, waiting to board, we all filled up half that plane. There was a Bikram shuttle waiting for us at the gate so we loaded our gear and all went to the hotel. The driver had to call for back up, I don't think he was expecting 30 of us, lol.
We got to the hotel, checked in, now I am waiting for my roommate for the night. She should be arriving any minute now.
When Damian arrived today and went to check in there was no record of him reserving a hotel room in the system. I guess this happened to all the guys that arrived today. They all got sent to the sister hotel, Pierre Marquis, a three minute shuttle ride away. Apparently any guys that arrive today and tomorrow will be staying there. It is a national holidat here this weekend so there is a big celebration in the lobby tonight. There will be a mariachi band playing, so maybe once the celebrators leave the guys might get relocated back here.
I think that about covers it for tonight. Tomorrow I hope to sleep in a bit, and then hit walmart.
Peace!

How did I get here

I took my first bikram yoga class just under a year ago. I loved the class but it was a love-hate relationship. I had a headache during and after every class for my first seven classes, but still stuck with it. It wasn't until I learned about proper water intake and breathing properly during class that I began to appreciate it. I became addicted and came back regularly as I couldn't get enough of it. After three months of regular classes I decided I wanted to become a bikram yoga instructor. The day after I completed my 101 day challenge I applied for Teacher Training Fall 08.

Now its one week until training starts and its starting to sink in. I have all my stuff piled in my room that I need to fit into my suitcase. Its the beginning of a new part of my life and a whole new world opening up for me.

Anyone who is familar with bikram yoga and the rigors of teacher training knows this is not just a yoga retreat in Mexico for 2.5 months. I have spent the last month questioning and getting as much advice as I can about how to prepare and what to expect while there. Everyone has a different experience so there is no way to prepare yourself for whats going to come up in the next 9 weeks.

I know I'll learn alot and find out how strong I truely am. I am leaving my family and friends, who I know are behind me and will support me 100% as I hit those barriers. I will learn how strong my mind and body really are as I break through those barriers and learn how far I can push myself....(thanks Shauna). I'm told there is a method to their madness and to trust process, and that the dialogue WILL be there when I need it, lol.

So buckle up and enjoy the read and please feel free to email or respond as you feel fit.