I feel as though I have been saying goodbye forever.  I have been “leaving” since January, at least that’s when I decided to go for it, pick up and start something new.

Here’s the funny thing.  Moving is not new to me.  I have moved many times.  In fact, so much that I have lived in four different states and one other country, temporarily.  I’ve always considered myself a bit of a nomad.  Wanting to travel, work, play and meet new people.  It was easier when I was younger.  I was more  easily mobile.  This time it’s been a longer transition, more time to say goodbye, tie up lose ends, finish sentences.  I have to admit, it’s been a harder move.  I will miss friends, students, colleagues and even the guy at 7-11 who thinks it’s funny that I fill my coffee halfway with water.

In any event I have ended up in the South Bay for the past 10 years now.  Funny, I moved here for one job and another job is what kept me here.  The other job I did not like at all and this “job” I’ve loved.  So much that it kept me here this long, by choice.  That’s saying something.  I have to say it has been the people I have met.  In this little bubble of beach town, Los Angeles I have been honored to meet people as yoga students, have them become my friends, continue as students, and stay friends.  That hardest part of me leaving is leaving these people.  The best part of leaving and going somewhere great is people want to visit.  It doesn’t make it so hard.  I’ll be seeing them again, but this time in Hawaii, or some other exotic location.

My memories of here are many and great.  Beautiful people, amazing teachers, the faces, the smiles, the post yoga class hugs, the post yoga class grub, and again,the people.

A hui ho, malama pono~ (Till we meet again) ~ Athena

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