The studio was full of mirrors. There was sweating, laughing, stretching, and dance moves like Cardi B. It was Buti Yoga and it was a blast. A friend of mine invited me to a class one evening, and when we arrived late we ended up with spots in the very front of the class which was awkward at first but forced us outside our comfort zones. It definitely wasn’t a normal yoga class. Buti Yoga tests the boundaries of your comfort zone and you definitely have to be comfortable with yourself and letting loose. I was unfamiliar with it, as it’s more high energy and tribal than basic yoga but being surrounded by a room full of strong and encouraging women, having fun, supporting one another, and feeling empowered was a wonderful way to spend a night out. I enjoyed every minute of it. The class was worth it and the instructor, Kelli Thomas, is amazing. She knows her stuff and is masterful with what she does. If you’re in the Hampton Roads area and looking for a fun workout to try, go to Buti Yoga. It’s incredible. Do something fun this weekend and enjoy yourself. TGIF!
About a year ago, I had a dream my dad wanted to talk to our family about something serious. I wasn’t sure what he wanted to discuss, but I knew it was something I needed to prepare myself for. Around the time after I had this dream, I remember stopping by my parents place and sensing something was going on that they weren’t telling me. I tried to dismiss what I’d been feeling, but I couldn’t shake it. Something serious was happening. As I returned to my home after visiting them one day, I was in my kitchen washing dishes when a heaviness hit my heart like nothing I’d ever felt before. Something’s wrong with dad. That’s what that dream was about. God, what’s going on? As I continued washing dishes, I started crying and praying. Then in mid-spring, my dad held an unexpected family meeting that would change all our lives forever. He hesitated at first, and as his voice started cracking and he started crying, he said, “Well, I wanted to talk to ya’ll to tell you that I have kidney disea...