*Z and the end

*Zumba 

My cousin-"Zumba Queen"

My regular followers know that I have spoken about my cousin whom I call the Zumba Queen. She began Zumba as a way to lose weight and be healthy in mind, body and spirit. To date she has lost 100+ pounds and has learned a ton about being healthy.


She recently received her certification to teach children's Zumba and even water Zumba.  She has inspired me to be health wise.

Me and others trying Zumba out-photo source: Tamirisc

Ever since she started Zumba, she has been on me to try it out. She said it would be fun and I would be hooked. Being unconvinced, I was reluctant to try it out. However, I made the mistake...um, asked her... to lead Zumba for the Relay For Life fundraiser I was having.
She gladly accepted but insisted on me trying it out...for the fundraiser of course.

Zumba to the song, "Thriller"-photo source: Tamirisc

What I found was I really did have a good time. I loved the music and the dancing (even though I mainly shuffled my feet). Oh and yes, I will probably do it again! Shh...don't tell her that.
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Well, here I am at the end of the A-Z challenge. I MADE IT! Whee...
Actually, it really turned out to not be that bad. By preparing for a general idea of what I wanted to do and having a calendar of those ideas, it really helped.  I will give you more of my thoughts on this in a later post.
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Thanks everyone for joining me and to those who are now new followers...welcome! I am totally glad and grateful you are here.

Peace...Naila Moon

Monday's Music Move Me...April 30, 2012

It is Monday folks and that can only mean it is once again time for Monday's Music Moves Me.  This week is a freebie week which means I get to pick the tunes sans theme.


It just happens to also be the last day of April and the last day of the A-Z challenge. If you have not been catching up with all my post please go and check them out. Today is "Z". Comment if you wish. Thanks.


Anyway, on to the music.
I was recently downloading some tunes to my Mom's new mp3 player. I have to tell you, it took me awhile! I could not figure out how to do it to save my life. Today I am going to share with you a few.


First up: 




Next:




Finally:




Great aren't they?
Peace...Naila Moon

*T

*Trees

on my way to a special place

Yesterday, April 22nd, was the official Earth Day celebrations. I can honestly say I did nothing that day. Why you ask? Well, because I attempt to take care of the Earth everyday.

outside my window

I guess you could say I am a tree hugger of sorts. It seriously pains me to see trees chopped down. I am aware that sometimes it is necessary but when they are chopped down just so some one can get a good view or to open up a highway...well...that is when I shudder.

trees that had naturally fallen and cut up to help with erosion

A week or two ago, I needed a break from the craziness called life. I just needed to be in touch with Mother Nature. So, I went to a place that I have visited before. The place was bought  by two ladies who run it as an Ecozoic center. The land was formally owned my some nuns. They have hermitages, conference rooms, swimming pool and a whole lot of land right on the Big River.

trees on the Big RIver

I only stayed a day and night but I could have stayed there the entire week. Heck, I could live there! It was peaceful and no one bothered me. The trees swayed quietly in the wind as I sat along the river, read my book and communed. 
Oh, I was in heaven.   


Is there a place you love to go to just to get away? Are you a tree hugger? Do you recycle or do your part to take care of the Earth? Tell me about it.


~Naila Moon