Fantasy Friday

The name of this post does not imply what I think you are thinking. So get your mind out of the gutter! With that said, I decided that this blog needed a regular post so every Friday is now "Fantasy Friday". This year, I'm not only trying to get physically fit, I'm also trying to get financially fit. The hubby and I are hoping to buy a house this year so saving money is a priority. Unfortunately, trying to balance a budget and enjoy my money at the same time makes me stress and stress makes me want to spend money. I am a big believer in retail therapy. Since retail therapy like I used know it is no longer an option, I'm going to have to get my fix another way. Now, I'll just have to blog about the stuff I would buy. I will try to save a little here and there so that hopefully I can actually get the things blogged about on Fantasy Friday. Here we go....

THE Mat. The name says it all. This yoga mat, produced by Lululemon, is the Holy Grail of yoga mats (or so I have been told). It's unassuming name and unadorned body might make it seem plain next to all the fancy colored and printed mats out there, but it's the simplicity of it that makes it a standout. As I said in my last post, I have been getting into yoga, especially hot yoga. I am pretty uncoordinated (and sweaty) so I end up slipping and bunching my mat. I end up having to fix the mat every other sun salutation. This mat is the answer to my problems. The other night after yoga, I saw a lady with this mat. I asked her how she liked it and started raving about how wonderful it is and how she is so happy she finally decided to buy it. Yesterday, the hubby and I went to Lululemon to check it out. The mat is heavy but nice and thick - perfect for my old lady knees. I of course have done my research and still have some concerns. The mat is made of rubber and gives off a very distinct and strong smell. I have very a sensitive olafactory sense, so anything that smells too strongly is hard on me.  Lululemon says that once you soak it and air dry it, the smell should dissipate. This is probably true because the mat of the lady at the gym did not smell at all. Also, due to the weight, I would need to get a very sturdy yoga mat - rolling it up and carrying it under my arm will probably not work out too well. Also, it seems there is a lot of upkeep with this mat. However, I still think the pros outweigh the cons - this might be the mat for me...If I ever do get it, I hope I'm not one of the 1% of people who gave this mat a bad review.

Happy Friday!!