Yes, after 6 long years of TALKING about doing it, I am FINALLY putting my money where my mouth is (or at least sending a big chunk of it to HQ) and heading to Palm Desert for Bikram Choudury's infamous Teacher Training. I'm still a little in shock about it all, but things are just lining up left and right and it's like the universe has completely taken over. I am along for the ride at this point. So far I've submitted my application online, gotten my medical waiver signed, booked my plane ticket, requested a leave of absence from work and tried to deal with the fact that I will be away from Sadie for 6 weeks at the very least. It's a tough one to wrap my mind around. How will I cope without seeing my little lovebug every day? I'm sure being busy from sun up to sun down (and sun back up?) will distract me, but I have not been away from her longer than 24 hours since she was born, so it will no doubt be very tough.
I am SO happy that they moved TT back to CA. One, I am from Los Angeles and it gives me a network of support nearby (2 hours by car, but that's closer than I am now)- I can see my friends and family on the weekends and whine to them about "why the hell did I want to do this?" and they can remind me. That is, if I can get out of bed :)
Two, it's easier to get Sadie out to see me. I'm hoping that she and Max can come out for at least the last two weeks. The idea of not seeing my baby for two whole months is so beyond comprehension to me, so it is essential that she is there for at least a portion of it and amazing that she will watch me graduate (and maybe show Bikram her Half Moon Pose)!
Three, although I would much prefer a beach location (yes, I am being picky at this point), I've always liked Palm Springs/Desert and the fact that I can go to a regular market, pharmacy, etc. nearby makes #2 easier and, I would assume, the whole experience easier in general.
So, that's it. I'm doing it. I am going to Teacher Training. I can't wait!
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