I don't know about you, but in the past few years, I haven't been in the mood to celebrate in a special way this date, the eighth of March. I guess it's because I don't want to see it as one of the many dates that have morphed into something else and drifted away from their original meaning. Everything has become commercialized in a way, unfortunately, and I don't want someone to buy me a gift exclusively on this day just because it's International Women's Day.
Although in the past it was a rather strong tradition that on this day we always gave something to our mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and teachers. A flower or a small souvenir, a postcard, or some handicraft, usually if we made something ourselves at school. Sometimes it was a clay vase or jar that we prepared for days or even weeks in advance. It was nice because it was our effort and the time we invested. The reaction of our mothers, to whom the gift would be presented was priceless.
Yesterday evening, I received a message from the gym where I do Pilates. It was a little congratulatory message that they probably sent to all female members of the gym, but it was anyway nice on their part.
We want to congratulate all women although the truth is that we congratulate you every day... for being strong, committed, fighters and because everything you set out to do, you achieve it. And we want to celebrate it with a shake, for all of you who come to train this day. We all celebrate the 8th of March. Happy International Women's Day.
This was a cool coincidence as I do Reformer Pilates on Fridays, so this morning after our Pilates workout we were invited to have a cup of milkshake. It was made of almond milk, Greek yoghurt, cookie-flavoured protein and blueberries. The name of it was Cheesecake! (another coincidence - one of my little students asked me yesterday what is my favourite dessert and I answered that it was cheesecake, although the truth is that I can't really decide on this as I like everything 😂).
The good thing about this "cheesecake" flavoured shake was that it was not heavy in sugar but we could enjoy the same tasty flavour.
Only if every Friday we could commemorate International Women's Day in this gym and have a free protein shake after the one hour spent on these torture machines! 😁
Btw, the Reformer Pilates workouts are getting more and more interesting!! Love it! With or without a milkshake.
Happy day Hive ladies, today and every day! 🔥
You reminded me about this day.
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Happy day to you too 🤗
Happy woman's day!
Thanks, and the same to you 🐾😇
That's called self care 😉
Cheers with a milkshake: 🥂. Oops, wrong emoji, I mean with these 🥤🥤
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Baileys milkshake hmmmmm.... 🫠
That is also self care :D
Topnotch 🫠
Seeing those reformers brought back memories for me. I didn't last very long using them to be honest. Apparently they were extra hard for me as I've very bendy. Well that's what the trainer said. I'd doubt I'm as bendy now as I was then though. One of the few benefits of aging. 😂
The shake looks delicious and sounds like it was well earned. 💪
At the moment I like it, and knowing that I need some activity like that I will try to be persistent. But we never know what can change :D
The coach made us work a lot so indeed, the shake was well earned 😇
A perfect day for tortures :D
Happy woman's day 🥦
every Friday is a perfect day for tortures, and especially today :D
Happy day to you too 🥦🍄 😋
Ese batido se ve delicioso 😍
Feliz día amiga! Espero verlos pronto 🤗
Gracias, y feliz día a ti tambien, @evelynchacin 🤗
From 5 to 8, this is the number’s week for you! 😁
The milkshake looks delicious. 😋
Yes, all numbers these days hahah
Pero vendrán unas letras estos días también 😋
Happy day and it's a good detail hehehe, after the exercise it's well deserved. 😊😁
Thanks and I hope you are having a happy day too @jessiencasa 😇
Happy and wonderful day, @mipiano! Preferably every day... or not? Can it be boring too much well? I've been asking myself this question for a long time and haven't come to an answer yet.
I am reminded, as you say, of this past March 8, when we were trying to give Mom, in particular, a gift or greeting card. The joy and excitement of that time is sadly missing now.
Thank you @bluemoon 😇
I talked with my mom now and we mentioned those days, with a bit of nostalgia but with laughter too. And she said that a neighbour passed by their house today and gave her a flower, so it is still a tradition.
I'm glad that there are still these habits done honestly and naturally. Now, at least here where I live, this celebration has become like an obligation. Very profitable for florists and suffocating for teachers who receive "tons" of flowers.
You could not celebrate this day better than by dedicating it to something that is for you and that is so good for your health. That's the best thing of all, to love yourself and enjoy this beautiful day.
I loved the pictures! Very happy @mipiano day!❤️❤️❤️
I went as I always go on Fridays, but you are so right, it could not be celebrated better than doing good things for our health and feeling good. I hope you had a wonderful day, @avdesing 😇
It was a quiet day, but a happy one!!! Thank you!!!❤️
Yesss.. woman deserves love everyday!
They take a good care of the families with their unlimited love. I wish you a wonderful life!
That's it, and you are very right about unlimited love! ;)
Obrigada 😇
Happy International Women's Day
😇 thank you
Kudos to every wonderful women out there
We all are the real MVPs
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Por si hay que apagar el post que tiene una candelita aquí abajo. 😅😂
Happy day! It's nice see you strong in Pilates and very motivated!
Today the the muscles are sore, so the motivations can change 😁
This is so sweet <3
Lluna 🤗
Happy Women's day
Thanks and the same to you ;)
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Congratulations @mipiano, a little late but better late than never. It's good for us to be recognized, even if it should be every day. The customs have changed, that's true. Now it's postcards on the internet.
But we still get excited when we receive them. My regards to you. 🥰🤗
Thank you Mamani and the same to you, every day of the year 😉🥂💮
Thanks and congratulations... overdue, 🤭 I was disconnected for a few days :)
I'm also not one to celebrate this and other dates for the same reasons as you, but nice initiative from your gym.
Looks delicious and healthy that smoothie. I'm glad your pilates is going "Viento en popa y a toda vela". 🤗
If I could include one additional day it would be even better, but step by step. I am very happy with this pace at the moment :)
That's the important thing, be happy with your results, you can increase your activity...when the time is right, in the meantime, enjoy XD