Today was a great day. I woke up and got to sleep in a bit because it is a moon day. Had a nice breakfast then started to get ready for the party for Guruji. I went out yesterday and got something simple but appropriate for the occasion.
I got dressed and then went to buy some flowers for my hair. I picked out what I wanted and behind me was a guy that looked just like John Scott. Now, for all of those non yogis out there he is one of the main guys in the Ashtanga world. Everyone buys either his book or David Swenson's book to study. I have his book and HAVE studied it in detail. So he said,"Hi, what is your name"? I said "Samantha, and you"? He of course said " I'm John" (because it was him). I turned into a starstruck teenager. I am so silly. I kind of stammered and said that I was happy to meet him. Then walked off. Not that he was expecting anything different because these top shelf yogis are so humble. I was just totally thrilled.
I walked back to my apartment with a huge smile on my face. It was cool to have such a simple encounter like that.
So then we went to Guruji's gala. It was spectacular. I was a little underdressed but it was wonderful to see all the amazing saris there. You can see some photos at
http://picasaweb.google.com/fionaanew.
I also paid my respects to Guruji and got a nice photo with Sherath. We had a great lunch, I am totally stuffed right now. Even had a less silly conversation with John Scott and his wife. It was a lovely afternoon. One that I will not forget anytime soon.
Yours from Gokulum, India,
Samantha
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