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I perk up at the mention of the retreat. It has always been a dream of mine to become a certified yoga teacher and I had been browsing some three week retreats in January…
I take a sip and pull out my laptop.
“I think I need to stay grounded, and get my head out of the clouds.”
“You’ve got money saved up, though, right? You’ve made smart decisions.”
“True.”
“So why not just this once. Let yourself live on the wild side.”
“Nah,” I say, and I turn the TV on. “You want to watch Friends?”
“We could play the Friends drinking game.”
“What’s that?”
“Every time all six of them are in Monica’s apartment, someone says the phrase ‘I know!,’ or Joey gets a new audition, you drink.”
“Ha! You’re on.”
* * *
I’m notsure how it happens--well I guess I do know how it happens--but when I wake up the next morning, Nora is still on my couch, and there are three empty bottles of wine on my coffee table.
I plug in my phone, because it’s dead, and when it gets a charge I check my email.
2:26 a.m. - Subject: Thank you for Registering for our Costa Rican Yoga Retreat!
Dear Amelia,
Thank you for registering for our upcoming Costa Rican yoga retreat! We are thrilled to have you join us for this rejuvenating and transformative experience. Your reservation has been confirmed, and we would like to provide you with some additional information about the retreat.
The retreat will take place for three weeks in January and will be held at Zen Yoga Haven in Playa de Corazones, Costa Rica. Please plan to arrive at the retreat center by 10 a.m. on the first day of the retreat.
You will potentially be assigned a roommate for the duration of the retreat, pending our last reservations and enrollment. We will supply you with her/his name when it becomes available.
During the retreat, you will have access to daily yoga classes, workshops, and guided meditations. You will also have ample free time to explore the local area, relax on the beach, or simply unwind in the natural beauty of Costa Rica. We recommend that you bring comfortable yoga clothing, a yoga mat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a refillable water bottle.
Additionally, please ensure that your passport is up-to-date and valid for at least six months beyond the end date of the retreat. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are committed to making your retreat experience as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. We can't wait to see you in Costa Rica!
Best regards,
Josefina and Chester
Founders, Zen Haven Yoga Retreat Center, Playa de Corazones
My eyeswiden and I laugh, as I hear my sister stir. “Did I actually do this when I was plastered last night?”
Nora looks at my screen and scans the email.
“Looks like it. Just enjoy the ride. You could have a roommate?”
“Guess so.”
“It says ‘herorhim.’ Maybe you’ll get a hot yoga roommate”.
I laugh through my hungover haze.
