Inverting at 49

I accomplished this hands-free Salamba Sarvangasana (shoulder stand pose) just 8 days past my 49th birthday! What is most inspiring is that I haven't practiced this pose in years for fear of neck pain and migraines. None this time because I've been building strength for the past three months. The class was expertly taught by my friend and fellow Yoga Room graduate Joe Sepena.

Giving the Inner Artist an Outlet and a Voice

Can Facebook actually be inspiring? My college photography professor commemorated my 49th birthday by posting this image that I took in 1989 when I was 20. How amazing that this professor kept one of my images and posted it for me to enjoy. It reminds me that I had a vision of becoming a photographer, with a unique perspective and dual point of view - color and black/white.

Year 49 for Amy is the year of reconnecting with my inner artist, giving her an outlet and a voice.