Yes. A 50,000-pound tandem dump truck... in my bathroom.

Luckily I was not sitting on the throne, because I honestly do not think I would have recovered from the shock.

Ok, let me start from the beginning...

We have this huge oak tree in our yard. It is beautiful, but it had started leaning more and more toward the neighbor’s house. The neighbor had been on me to take it down because they were genuinely worried it would fall and split their house in two.

So we finally decided to take it down.

The tree company came, and they were backing this 50,000-pound tandem dump truck scary close to our house. And I remember thinking, wow... they really know what they are doing.

Until they didn’t.

The truck was on an incline. They had blocks behind the wheels. And then... I am still not totally sure what happened. Maybe they removed the blocks. Maybe it got put in reverse by accident.

All I know is there was a huge noise, and the truck went straight through the wall and, yes, into my bathroom.

Absolute chaos.

The poor guy driving the truck was devastated and so embarrassed.

My heart was pounding, my hands were shaking, and my breath was stuck in my throat. And my first thought was just: is everybody ok?

And thankfully, yes. No one was standing behind the truck. Everyone was ok.

I mean, yes, there is now a giant hole in my wall. But they missed the waterline by a few inches, so we did not have water spraying everywhere. And we also have a propane gas tank underground, and they missed that too.

So now we have plastic and plywood covering the hole to keep the raccoons and squirrels out.

And yes, before you ask, the company does have insurance.

At this point, we just hear the birds better.

But really, the whole thing reminded me how fast life can change. How quickly something can happen. And how lucky we are when it is only inconvenience and material damage.

It also made me think... if there is something we want to do, maybe we should just go ahead and do it.

6 hours just for you

• Sunday May 10th

• 9 am - 3 pm

• Sky Pond (Raleigh area)

A chance to step away from the usual pace of life and return home feeling more grounded, refreshed, and inspired

What to expect:

• Tea and time to settle in around the fire

• Morning vinyasa yoga

• A delicious vegetarian lunch enjoyed together

• A 2-hour indigo dye + shibori workshop led by a professional artist

• Yin and restorative yoga with guided meditation

• Fresh air, tall pines, pond views, and space to breathe

• A small, intimate group of 10

An art experience

If you have been craving more creativity in your life, but it never quite happens because it feels messy or overwhelming, this is for you.

We will explore shibori, the Japanese art of folding, tying, wrapping, or clamping fabric before dipping it into indigo dye.

Led by River, a mixed media artist, this indigo dye + shibori workshop is simple, fun, and beginner-friendly

You’ll love this Yoga, Art, and Nature Day Retreat if you’re:

• Craving a day to slow down and step away from the usual pace

• Wanting to move your body, create with your hands, and enjoy a beautiful setting

• Feeling a little overstimulated, tired, or disconnected and ready for a reset

• Longing for more beauty, inspiration, and space to breathe

• Wanting to reconnect with yourself in a way that feels grounding and nourishing

No experience needed

Just come as you are and let the day meet you there.

Never tried an indigo dye workshop or yoga before?

You are welcome here!

Read more about this day retreat and reserve your spot here

Love to see you there!

Tina

Yoga Explorer

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