Tuesday, March 2, 2010
So today my mom and I headed up to Highland Park. I had to meet with Carrie (my sister-in-law) about our business and we also had a few wedding goals to accomplish:
1. solidify the invitations
2. find mom a dress
Invites went GREAT! Jon and I worked on the response card-wording and are happy with our creative results. The other stuff looked excellent so we are good to go!
Mom's dress. Well, as luck would have it, we went back to the same place mom purchased her dress for my last wedding-that-shall-not-be-named. (It never happened. 2 months before it was cancelled!) Mom LOVED that last dress. It fit her perfectly. It was MADE to fit her. She looked stunning and felt stunning. She didn't keep the dress (it was in purple) because she didn't want to wear it to anything else. She was really sad to see it go. Mom also hates to shop so this experience would prove not fantastic to begin with unless we hit it out of the park on our first at bat.
Funny enough, when we were looking for MY dress we went to 5 different places. I really liked one dress (but I didn't LOVE it) but it was really out of my price range. I could have talked my father into it, but I really didn't love it. Then we finally bit the bullet and went to the place where I got my last dress. I was leery about going back to the same place. Felt like a bad idea or whatever, but, lo and behold I found THE dress. I LOVE my dress! I LOVE MY DRESS. And I was thrilled we'd decided to look fear in the face and go back there.
Mom took no chances and decided to hit the same place. And after trying on about 11 dresses with NOTHING that came even close to a possibility, we decided we'd go somewhere else. Mom got dressed and had a conversation with the sales person about the last dress she had and how much she loved how it fit. The lady went in the back and pulled out a dress that looked amazing. Mom tried it on and it was perfect...just a size too small and in the wrong color! They looked at the swatches of fabric and realized it could be made in the color we needed and made to her measurements! PERFECT!
Also? It turns out, THIS dress is made by the same designer as the LAST dress Mom fell in love with! So it all works out in the end!
So excited to see it on her when it's in the correct color and cut to fit her! :)
Tonight, THE BIGGEST LOSER Season 9 returned (it's been on hiatus for The Olympics) and I'm so excited! It's such a motivator to work out when watching that show!
What shows get you moving/motivated?
Calories Consumed: 937
Workout:
Cardio:
3 minutes warm up
45 minutes run/jog
8 minutes cool down
Strength Training:
125 regular crunches
100 reverse crunches
1 set Pilates 100
50 toe reaches (alternating)
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Monday, March 8, 2010
Day 100 - Water bottle hazard and The Paper Source
Monday, March 1, 2010
So today Sari and I had rehearsal for the concert. I got there on time and was waiting for her and her brother-in-law to show up. She finally texted me to say she'd been in a car accident!
She was rear-ended by a girl whose water bottle rolled under her break pedal and so she couldn't stop!
How scary! Thankfully everyone was ok. Sari banged her head but her car was ok. The other girl's car was pretty banged up.
It was freaky waiting for her to get there. I just wanted to hug her and know she was alright!
Once the police came and everything got sorted out, we actually did get to rehearse. It was fun! We staged the show (choreography and all) and really had a lot of fun with it. It's going to be an awesome show. :)
Later on, I had to meet my Mom and my recently married cousin, Jamie, at the Paper Source to look at paper for booklets for the wedding.
Umm...I have a small love affair with The Paper Source. I adore that place. All these fun crafty projects with lots of creative ideas! I just wanna spend tons of time in there touching all the pretty cards and ribbon and textures.
So we got what we needed and then headed out to get a coffee at Starbucks. Mom treated and we had a great talk. Sometimes I just love those moments where you spontaneously get to spend time with people you wouldn't normally get to spend time with. It was such a nice 30 minutes. :)
What are some pleasant/surprise moments you get throughout your day?
Calories Consumed: 927
Workout:
Cardio:
3 minutes warm-up
42 minutes run/kicks/punches
8 minutes cool down
Strength Training:
60 back rows (resistance bands)
60 pulsed back rows (resistance bands)
50 biceps (10 lbs each hand)
50 triceps (10 lbs each hand)
50 chest flies (10 lbs each hand)
50 shoulder press (10 lbs each hand)
So today Sari and I had rehearsal for the concert. I got there on time and was waiting for her and her brother-in-law to show up. She finally texted me to say she'd been in a car accident!
She was rear-ended by a girl whose water bottle rolled under her break pedal and so she couldn't stop!
How scary! Thankfully everyone was ok. Sari banged her head but her car was ok. The other girl's car was pretty banged up.
It was freaky waiting for her to get there. I just wanted to hug her and know she was alright!
Once the police came and everything got sorted out, we actually did get to rehearse. It was fun! We staged the show (choreography and all) and really had a lot of fun with it. It's going to be an awesome show. :)
Later on, I had to meet my Mom and my recently married cousin, Jamie, at the Paper Source to look at paper for booklets for the wedding.
Umm...I have a small love affair with The Paper Source. I adore that place. All these fun crafty projects with lots of creative ideas! I just wanna spend tons of time in there touching all the pretty cards and ribbon and textures.
So we got what we needed and then headed out to get a coffee at Starbucks. Mom treated and we had a great talk. Sometimes I just love those moments where you spontaneously get to spend time with people you wouldn't normally get to spend time with. It was such a nice 30 minutes. :)
What are some pleasant/surprise moments you get throughout your day?
Calories Consumed: 927
Workout:
Cardio:
3 minutes warm-up
42 minutes run/kicks/punches
8 minutes cool down
Strength Training:
60 back rows (resistance bands)
60 pulsed back rows (resistance bands)
50 biceps (10 lbs each hand)
50 triceps (10 lbs each hand)
50 chest flies (10 lbs each hand)
50 shoulder press (10 lbs each hand)
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Day 65 - Coffee date and Keeping my heart open
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
So today I had a rather busy day. I ran up to the suburbs to see my sister-in-law and work on our new business together. (I'll update more on this when we are fully up and running. Right now I'm slightly tight-lipped until we fully launch).
We had a really great conversation about money and children. It's so nice how much closer she and I are getting. She is the one person who lives the closest who is in my wedding party! I fear she will have the burden on her for lots of work! Poor Carrie! ;)
After that meeting, I headed back into the city to meet my dear friend Bethany for coffee. We have been trying to hook up once a month to reconnect when possible. There's this one Starbuck's near where she works so we tend to meet up there and just talk and catch up. It's really nice to see her.
On my way, I got a phone call from Grant, the lead in the Fall Away film I'm in. We had a great conversation where I gave him some advice about "keeping your heart open and ready". It's something I usually believe strongly in, but sometimes have a hard time putting into practice. The whole "live as if" attitude is sometimes really hard, but necessary. In his case, he has a case of the lonely-hearted. He wants a relationship. I told him as long as he is keeping his heart open and his life available for that he will find it. I really hope that's true. He deserves happiness. He's such a special person!
I got home just in time for The Biggest Loser! I did my workout watching it and Jon made dinner. Epic Success!
:)
All in all, a good day. Lisa and I are meeting on Thursday evening. Interestingly enough, I'm feeling less stressed about it. I feel like we just got caught up in whatever and just need a reconnection. I'm hoping I'm right. I really miss her and just want to spend some time hanging out with her. I hope she feels the same way.
Today's Goal: Workout during The Biggest Loser = SUCCESS
Tomorrow's Goal: Postcards. No excuses.
Calories Consumed: 927
Workout:
Cardio:
3 minutes warm-up
45 minutes jog/run
(1 - 10 minute sprint; 1 - 5 minute sprint)
Strength Training:
25 push ups
50 back rows (using resistance bands)
50 pulsed back rows (using resistance bands)
50 biceps curls (12 lbs each hand)
50 triceps curls (12 lbs each hand)
50 chest flies (12 lbs each hand)
50 shoulder press (12 lbs each hand)
So today I had a rather busy day. I ran up to the suburbs to see my sister-in-law and work on our new business together. (I'll update more on this when we are fully up and running. Right now I'm slightly tight-lipped until we fully launch).
We had a really great conversation about money and children. It's so nice how much closer she and I are getting. She is the one person who lives the closest who is in my wedding party! I fear she will have the burden on her for lots of work! Poor Carrie! ;)
After that meeting, I headed back into the city to meet my dear friend Bethany for coffee. We have been trying to hook up once a month to reconnect when possible. There's this one Starbuck's near where she works so we tend to meet up there and just talk and catch up. It's really nice to see her.
On my way, I got a phone call from Grant, the lead in the Fall Away film I'm in. We had a great conversation where I gave him some advice about "keeping your heart open and ready". It's something I usually believe strongly in, but sometimes have a hard time putting into practice. The whole "live as if" attitude is sometimes really hard, but necessary. In his case, he has a case of the lonely-hearted. He wants a relationship. I told him as long as he is keeping his heart open and his life available for that he will find it. I really hope that's true. He deserves happiness. He's such a special person!
I got home just in time for The Biggest Loser! I did my workout watching it and Jon made dinner. Epic Success!
:)
All in all, a good day. Lisa and I are meeting on Thursday evening. Interestingly enough, I'm feeling less stressed about it. I feel like we just got caught up in whatever and just need a reconnection. I'm hoping I'm right. I really miss her and just want to spend some time hanging out with her. I hope she feels the same way.
Today's Goal: Workout during The Biggest Loser = SUCCESS
Tomorrow's Goal: Postcards. No excuses.
Calories Consumed: 927
Workout:
Cardio:
3 minutes warm-up
45 minutes jog/run
(1 - 10 minute sprint; 1 - 5 minute sprint)
Strength Training:
25 push ups
50 back rows (using resistance bands)
50 pulsed back rows (using resistance bands)
50 biceps curls (12 lbs each hand)
50 triceps curls (12 lbs each hand)
50 chest flies (12 lbs each hand)
50 shoulder press (12 lbs each hand)
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Day 59 - Family and Fighting fatigue
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
So today I went to hang out with my sister-in-law Carrie. She's pretty amazing. I don't know how she runs the household with 4 boys AND my brother.
I love my brother. He and I did not get along when we were growing up. We had completely different interests but as adults we definitely respect each other's accomplishments.
But, this is the first time I've heard my brother tell me how "floored" he was by my talent.
I can't begin to tell you how much that meant to me. Carrie and I were talking about the film and about the voiceover demos. She hadn't heard them yet.
I pulled up the website: www.aligoodmanvo.com and she heard the 2 demos. She was so complimentary! Then I showed her the photos from the film (Becky I'm totally going to add some photos on here. I'm just waiting for a day when I have more than a few minutes to really pull some good ones out!)
When I got home and worked out, I got a call from my brother. This is not usual. We don't talk on the phone or even text. But we just know the other has our back, you know? Anyway, getting a call from him to just tell me how impressed he was and how much he really wants me to succeed just made my entire day!
I was on cloud nine! :) Yay for family and for brothers and for sister-in-laws! Happy!
As far as food and working out, I feel like I did alright today. Could have done better with strength training but I'm not altogether unhappy with the progress.
I feel as though I'm really fighting fatigue. I can't seem to get a decent amount of sleep. I blame the mattress and pillows and everything, but I really wonder if it's something else within me that's just not letting me rest properly.
I'm always stressed about money and work and whatnot, but I really wonder if changing my life is now bringing up crap I didn't realize wasn't worked out. Or something.
Lots to think about.
Today's Goal: Get some work done with Carrie (my sister-in-law) and get 40 min. cardio = SUCCESS!
Tomorrow's Goal: 60 oz of water, baby!
Calories Consumed: 1048
Workout:
Cardio:
3 minutes warm-up
42 minutes jog/run
(1 - 10 minute sprint; 3 -1 minute skaters)
8 minutes cool down/ stretch
Strength Training:
60 push ups
50 regular crunches
50 reverse crunches
50 oblique crunches (each side)
So today I went to hang out with my sister-in-law Carrie. She's pretty amazing. I don't know how she runs the household with 4 boys AND my brother.
I love my brother. He and I did not get along when we were growing up. We had completely different interests but as adults we definitely respect each other's accomplishments.
But, this is the first time I've heard my brother tell me how "floored" he was by my talent.
I can't begin to tell you how much that meant to me. Carrie and I were talking about the film and about the voiceover demos. She hadn't heard them yet.
I pulled up the website: www.aligoodmanvo.com and she heard the 2 demos. She was so complimentary! Then I showed her the photos from the film (Becky I'm totally going to add some photos on here. I'm just waiting for a day when I have more than a few minutes to really pull some good ones out!)
When I got home and worked out, I got a call from my brother. This is not usual. We don't talk on the phone or even text. But we just know the other has our back, you know? Anyway, getting a call from him to just tell me how impressed he was and how much he really wants me to succeed just made my entire day!
I was on cloud nine! :) Yay for family and for brothers and for sister-in-laws! Happy!
As far as food and working out, I feel like I did alright today. Could have done better with strength training but I'm not altogether unhappy with the progress.
I feel as though I'm really fighting fatigue. I can't seem to get a decent amount of sleep. I blame the mattress and pillows and everything, but I really wonder if it's something else within me that's just not letting me rest properly.
I'm always stressed about money and work and whatnot, but I really wonder if changing my life is now bringing up crap I didn't realize wasn't worked out. Or something.
Lots to think about.
Today's Goal: Get some work done with Carrie (my sister-in-law) and get 40 min. cardio = SUCCESS!
Tomorrow's Goal: 60 oz of water, baby!
Calories Consumed: 1048
Workout:
Cardio:
3 minutes warm-up
42 minutes jog/run
(1 - 10 minute sprint; 3 -1 minute skaters)
8 minutes cool down/ stretch
Strength Training:
60 push ups
50 regular crunches
50 reverse crunches
50 oblique crunches (each side)
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