Graduation

This day I know was going to be unusual although the lost in limbo feeling I had felt earlier this week had disappeared. Right early start need to glamorise myself after a stressful 9 weeks with lots of blood sweat & tears I was more then ready to truly go wild. 

The day started with a trip to starbucks to get my chai tea fix. 
Full cleanse then hair appointment in Lilly's room which looked like the set of Americas next top model, make up artists and hairdressers blowing drying and spraying up a frenzy! Sat in the chair getting a wedding style up do with a glass of champagne feeling like this is how it may feel when I am eventually getting married, pampered & feeling more special then ever. Time was definitely not on my side, felt completely rushed, unfortunately I am a skilled false eyelash attacher so spent some time doing this for others...selfless or what! I decided the thought of collecting my certificate with unpainted nails would NOT be an option therefore during the seating in the ballroom hall I gave myself a French manicure. I don't think my fellow students around me was impressed by the fumes but what could I do? My nails are a huge part of my life. 

The graduation speeches from Lisa Jonhnson, Rajashreee, Emmy, Bikram, & Jim was brilliant and most of all the the demonstration team with Tully, Andrea from my group was a true inspiration although Estella a dancer showed her elegance & grace performing every posture at the advanced level. 
Certificate time, as I joined the que in alphabetical order I began to think this is it, 9 weeks of this intense training - 2 weeks of Anatomy, 7 weeks of full dialogue revision, 80 lectures, 98 Yoga classes & a handful of Bollywood movies to the early morning had finally come to an end. Billi, Wayne, Ben & I had kept a squeaky clean record of not one make-up class, incredible. All this hardwork to receive a confirmation certificate proving every bead of sweat was worth been it and to continue practicing what we preached, back to the 37 countries where we have all came from and inspiring others to improve their health and possibly inspire them to become Bikram yoga teachers themselves.

Party time! Dinner was served followed by drinks at the the bar downstairs! After several shots of tequila with Lilly, Red wine with Cara & Billi & a much deserved gin & tonic with Wayne I was ready to hit the dance floor! Get down low and dougy! Sooo much fun although the rest of the night was a blur - evidence of late night room service and a video Billi took of Cara & practicing yoga in my room - oh dear.... 

I would not have changed anything I have experienced the past 9 weeks, Billi & I worked hard but played hard...actually maybe played a bit more then we should have. 
I have met the most incredible spirits here
Karima beautiful on the inside & outside. 
Wayne a true rock & someone who pushed me to my potential. 
Ben an amazingly good guy with the pure talent of music which makes my heart go warm. 
Maggie loud and proud but beyond that a true heart of gold. 
Ambiya a powerful woman with who taught me to see the good in everyone. 
And last but the most important person on my training Ms Billi Mucklow the most fearless, confident person on this training course. Even though I have superficially looked after Billi she has emotionally looked after me, every teardrop,  laughter & rage shared with her. I know this is only the beginning of Princesshongers & Brave Billis Bikrams International Adventures...........