My Plug For the Week: TranquiliT

An obscure fact about my hobbies outside of work is that I truly enjoy practicing yoga.  I am absolute awe as to what my body will allow me to do.  It's a great way to relieve stress, muscle tension, and lift your spirits.  I have been going to a yoga studio in DC for almost 4 years now (short hiatus when I lived in NYC).  The place is called Tranquil Space and has a very vivacious owner named Kimberly Wilson.  This place is so cool, it's a little community and the teachers are great.  The place recently moved to a new location in DC, a much bigger and more beautiful place.  The whole studio is made of eco-friendly bamboo and reused wood from an old farmhouse.   A definite tranquil space away from the hustle and bustle of the city, work, and life.

  

Kimberly, the owner, has also come out with her own line of eco-friendly clothing called TranquiliT.  These are by far the most flattering wrap dresses I have ever worn.  I normally have much trouble with wrap dresses, they usually reveal too much neckline.  I also purchased the Grecia

n Maxi dress from the TranquiliT line and I am absolutely in love with the pleating detail in the front.  The picture does not do it justice.  In the words of the Gap Girls from SNL - you can belt it, cinch it - it's versatile!

The clothing offered is made of organic bamboo and organic cotton.  It has a jersey feel but keeps its shape through washing.  You can even cut it and it won't unravel like regular jersey.

The clothing is made in DC by a local seamstress so the prices aren't H&M/Target low but I think anyone who tries it will not be disappointed.  These purchases were a highlight to my weekend!  Ohm and Namaste :-)

Absurdity At Its Best

The condo building I live in has installed two new improvements in the mailroom area located in the lobby - #1 Automatic lights that turn on and off based on a motion detector and #2 Bulletin board to post information, want ads, etc. a communication mechanism for the "condo community".

Take a look at what are the only two things posted on the board...

If you can't see the picture, the one on the left is posting for a "Parking Space Needed" and the one on the right "Parking Space for Sale". It's not like there is clutter obstructing the view of the other sign! Brilliant people...brilliant...

Sweat in a Bottle

There is nothing like the crazy Asian translations. This weekend I was at Super H Mart (Korean grocery store) with my parents. I came across this "sports" drink with an interesting name...

There is nothing more satisfying after a hard work out than a bottle of Pocari Sweat. Yum...Pocari Sweat, it's got electrolytes!

I had a good laugh and then a red bean donut. There is nothing better than the red bean donut. At least they got that translation right!

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