January 2010
77 posts
NYE 2009
- Dinner and champagne with Brady and Kevin
- Party at Kirby’s- some old friends but mostly new
- Winding down the night with Lucy at home
Who knows- something interesting might happen to divert me from this plan, but chances are NYE ‘09 is going to be a calm one, which is a nice, quiet ending for a hectic year. :)
December 2009
77 posts
Strength Workout #1
Chest:
Chest Press (use free weights, lay on pack, push straight up)
Push ups (hands shoulder width apart)
Back:
Rows (bend over to 90 degrees, pull elbows up to shoulder)
Back extension (lay on stomach, hands behind head, lift head/chest and feet off floor)
Shoulders:
Overhead press (weights @ eye level, push up)
Lat/Front raise (lift weights to shoulder level, return)
Biceps:
Bicep...
Resolutions for a new decade:
- Improve at your job
- Get your body in better shape
- Build stronger relationships with your friends
- Find a better balance between work and life
- HAVE FUN!!!
Pretty generic, but if I spend the next 10 years doing these things, I’ll be a happy person. :)
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In 2009 I...
adopted a puppy
got a new job
completed my TFA commitment
left a city I loved
moved to Chicago
went on my first “business trip”
dated a few outstanding boys
got addicted to yoga
became a healthier eater
In 2009 I went to...
Chicago
Baltimore
Washington DC
Nashville
Asheville
Charleston
Carolina Beach
Las Vegas
Denver
Columbus
Charlotte
Bloomington
Starting my New Year's Resolutions a little early!
I just got back for the gym, where I signed up for a long overdue membership. After three miles on a treadmill, a ton of ab work, and 30 minutes of free weights I’m a happy girl!
(Also, I cannot WAIT to try their Zumba and yoga classes!)
I’ve decided to save up to take a trip either late this summer or early next fall. I’m thinking India, Thailand or Peru. Any thoughts?
Wine and tea while watching 'Father of the...
they balance each other out, right??
Serious at home work out with Jillian Michaels. →
I did half of it and am out of breath and sweating!
Beauty Day.
When my sisters and I were little girls we used to have “beauty night”. We would all get baths, my mom would trim our bangs and clean up our nails. I absolutely loved it. I’ve decided I’m deeming today a “beauty day”. After an incredibly busy December and some long holiday celebrations, I’m in some dire need of a little help.
Daily goals for my wonderful week!
Tuesday: Museum with Kirbs & see ‘Avatar’
Wednesday: Join a gym and get my Illinois driver’s license!
Thursday: Celebrate 2009
Friday: Celebrate 2010
Saturday: Prep for re-entering the real world (aka work on Monday)
Sunday: DO NOTHING!!!
“Pain throws your heart to the ground
Love turns the whole thing around
Fear is...”
– John Mayer, The Heart of Life
blinksoflife:
Latika’s theme - Slumdog...
You know what feels really good?
Seeing a picture of an ex-boyfriend with his new girlfriend and being genuinely 100% thrilled and happy for them. :)
january cleanse
outofhabit:
so i’ve been debating about doing a cleanse of some sort for awhile now [6 months give or take], but was always decided against it due to cost and afraid of being the most miserable person for those few days due to lack of food [especially on the popular juice cleanses]. a few weeks ago though, i stumbled across this 10 day cleanse in january that has definitely peaked my interest....
Purchased:
down, puffy Calvin Klein coat (saved $150)
cozy purple sweater (saved $20)
tons of frozen veggies, fresh produce and other groceries (saved around $100)
I LOVE shopping in Indiana!
Ten Words for 2010
Alive: full of energy and spirit
Bold: beyond the usual limits of conventional thought or action
Bright-eyed: alertly eager
Free: unguarded and open in manner
Intentional: done with purpose
Loyal: characterized by or showing faithfulness to allegiance
Merry: laughingly happy; mirthful; festively joyous
Passionate: having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion
Sincere: genuine, real
...
the tops(y-turvy)
Tonight, though. He hooks you with music and keeps you there with new vocabulary and even the simplest act of jumping steps to an abandoned rooftop bar makes you feel chancy and alive. He is here to wake you up. He is only here to wake you up. You are so certain of this, and still you lose your scattered head when he shows you sketches of a comic and a web is spun by the time he gets around to ink...
Obsession:
Scrolling through the people.com photo galleries for Rachel Bilson, Rachel McAdams, Nicole Richie, and Jessica Szohr.
Tomorrow starts my week long "staycation" in...
Dog walking, museums, Avatar in 3D, joining a gym, spending time with friends, yoga… I can’t wait to actually have a few free days at home!
“I go by Mr. K. I’m teaching English at a prep school in rural Connecticut. In my...”
– John Krasinski imagines his alternate universe life as an English teacher (via madeitsimple | missparker | notnadia) (via secondhandjoy) (via peterwknox) (via emilyinternet)
Merry Christmas! →
Beautiful pictures from around the world- enjoy your day!
Three couples I’m pretty close to have gotten engaged in the past two weeks… insane!
At my Grandma's for Xmas #1
Already have participated in a Wii tournament, went to see ‘The Princess and the Frog’, and have hung with the cousins all day…
I LOVE the holidays!
Reasons today was perfect:
I struck the perfect balance of productivity/laziness.
It snowed!
Adam came over.
I baked A TON of cookies: some classic, some definitely NOT classic.
I got to watch my FAVORITE holiday movie.
My apartment is cozy and warm, and it is starting to snow again!
I’m heading home to be with my wonderful family tomorrow.
Cookie Time!
peppermint brownies, sugar cookies w/ M&Ms, and peanut butter kiss cookies
mmmmmmmmmmm!
Lucy just got a LONG overdue bath. She’s had a hurt ear for awhile that I didn’t want to get wet, but it’s finally healed enough to just go for it. Not only do I have a nice, clean, sweet-smelling puppy, but mopping up after she shakes off is giving me nice clear floors, too!
Great night.
NC Residents: Looking for a new pet?? →
I adopted Lucy from this WONDERFUL animal hospital. If you live near the Charlotte area and are looking for a new addition to your family, or if you are in the mood to donate to an amazing group, check out their page!
I have cool friends:
sending cards to Cambridge, San Francisco, Charlotte, New Orleans, Brooklyn, NYC, Indianapolis, Chapel Hill, West Chester, Boston, Nashville, Portland, Bloomington, Baltimore, Las Vegas plus the usual Indiana and Chicago-ish locations!
My little sister got her wedding dress! I am so...
I just wrote 40 holiday cards... I kind of feel...
Best of What I Wore: March
whatiwore:
WhatIWore: Getting better here, even with the indoor photos. I felt like I started to really break out of my shell this month. Its so fun to watch the progression!!
From left to right:
March 13, TGIF March 9, Legs March 25, Birds of a Feather March 30, Blossom
Do you have a favorite?
Jess- I think these outfits sum up why I love WIW so much… all of these are outfits that...
