| November 13, 2003 | Polishing the Turtle Shell |
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"Imagine your back is a turtle shell, and use your breath to polish it." -my yoga teacher, a Hungarian contortionist who goes by the name of Pretzel I spent most of today wandering Valencia Street and driving around the Mission. Although I still have love for my nearby former 'hoods The Dogpatch and Potrero Hill, I'm truly feeling the love for my new home, the Mission. Saturday afternoon I was caught outside in a downpour -- San Francisco's first real rainstorm in months. Even though I hate getting wet, the rain altered my mood in ways that weren't entirely negative. It's weird how it can go so long without raining here that I forget that the rain has the power to effect my emotions. It's this sort of somber cleansing, and I'm sure the grimy, pissed-on streets of the city feel the same way. They need a serious bath! The great thing for me is that the coming rainy season will enable me to stay indoors and get writing done in the same way that this year's glorious sunny summer seemingly seduced me outdoors and into trouble. Labels: sanfrancisco, sf, yoga posted by Jess Barron @ 7:20 PM 
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