Woot woot!

So I didn't realize that the weekly challenge was a healthy recipe, but conveniently I made hummus this afternoon and then checked the blog! It was really good, and really easy. I added some sundried tomatoes that we had kicking around, and would definitely recommend it.
HUMMUS!
1 (15 oz) can of garbonzo beans, drained
6-7 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons minced onion
salt (optional)
2 tbs minced fresh parsley (optional)

1. Mash everything together, maybe in a blender. YUM.
2. makes about 1 3/4 cups, so it's good to double... also put w/e you want in it, like tomatoes and whatnot....mmmmm.

Dave Graham US nationals 09 qualifier

US Rock Climbing National Championships

Oh yes, I also went to Salt Lake yesterday to see the qualifiers for the National Championship Rock Climbing Competition! I was able to meet and chat with the second most famous(and best) climber in the US(maybe the world) who happens to be from portland ME, went to highschool there. Very cool. Here's a video of him climbing:
his name is Dave Graham

Taijiquan

For my 'research project' I found several books on Tai Chi Chuan (also written taijiquan, as I've discovered) and I've read the 1st half of one entitled 'applied tai chi chuan' which talks about the history and application of the form. I'm enjoying Tai Chi club very much and learning lots. I think I maybe should have another goal: Learn the entire Yang style tai chi form. (this will just be a personal goal for this semester i suppose)
Good luck this week!

A Room of one's Om!

For my goal this week, I read an article in Yoga Journal about creating a yoga space at home. I liked this - I think it can be applied to any goal in your life. "Making physical space at home for your practice can have a profound effect on your life. Dedicating space to your practice is a way to acknowledge your commitment to yoga. You are literally making room for it in your life. " Sooo . . we got inspired and are cleaning off the shelves in the backroom and are getting ready to paint the space. Add a natural rug, some candles etc. . and voila! - we will have a great mediation/yoga/tai chi space right here at home. We are all very excited! Keep making space for your goals this week!

Feet!

Hello hello! My article for this week's challenge is on learning to use your feet more effectively in climbing, which would be really helpful. It's at http://www.justclimb.com/Tips-Use-Your-Feet.html if you want to check it out!
ALSO-- I think I might be amending one of my ultimate goals because I just accomplished it last night and climbed my first v4!!! Woohoo! So I'm going to say that my NEW goal is to do a v5 by June, which might be a little tricky... but we'll give it a shot. Cool. Keep up the good work everyone!

Miracles happening already!

Yesterday I had the sweetest experiences with Fit for the Kingdom goals.

In the morning Mason came downstairs and said, "Mom when I got up in the middle of the night, I remembered I hadn't said my prayers, so I said them and then went back to bed!"

Grant got 100% of his goals done today - cello practise, Scouts, scriptures, prayer - he said when he went to bed, "Ahhh, I had my first perfect day!"

You are all such an inspiration to me! Keep it up!