Well, folks. My fitness routine has not been going so great. I've attempted quite a few workout videos which have trickled off into doing nothing. I however did get a new pair of Merrell running shoes from the Baluczynski family for my birthday. I've taken those out a handful of times for walk/runs, but the weather just hasn't been great.
I've got yet another fitness routine to attempt, but I'm determined to keep this one up. It all started when Maren told me about her 100-push-up program. It is a program that helps you work your way up to being able to do 100 push-ups. I took a look at the website and realized it was something I could do, too. They also have programs for 200 stomach crunches, 200 squats and 150 tricep dips. I decided to give it a go.
In order to pick which level program you can handle, you do an intial test of how many of each you can do in a row. At 141 pounds my results are:
– 12 push-ups (girl style on knees)
– 25 stomach crunches
– 25 tricep dips
– 100 squats
My fitness reflects the type of exercise I've done my entire life: running. My goal is to get some muscle on the arms and get rid of my paunch. The program is 6 weeks, I'll keep you updated.
To see the website, click here.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Friday, April 1, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Bed Head, Some Days
The great thing about being a freelancer and working from home is probably the whole "get up and get to work" lifestyle. No ones cares that I don't brush my hair in the morning. My cat doesn't seem to mind. There's also no one around to tell me that I've worn the same sweater everyday this month. Most days I attempt to get dressed and look presentable, but there are definitely those days when I stay in my comfy clothes.
Okay, I'm going to get dressed now.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Mixing it Up
One of my 2011 goals is to "get in shape". For years I've been a basic runner. I thought running was all I really needed to do to stay "in shape". Last year I had some minor foot problems that never got sorted out, so I've resorted to other forms of exercise. I met with my friend Tony, who happens to be a personal trainer, about eating goals and strength training. He really opened my eyes to the importance of building strength when trying to get in shape. So, I've been mixing it up by doing a variety of exercises: personalized strength training workout from Tony, pilates, 30 Day Shred video, and soon I will be biking and running outside. Which brings me to the point of this entry.
I am not good at cardio dance videos. I popped in a shape DVD that I bought a couple of years ago, it's called "Bikini Body" and has a variety of 10-minute dance sessions. I selected the Jazz Dance session and attempted to follow the trainer, which lasted for about 60 seconds until I just stared dumbfounded at the screen. I am not cut out to do a series of moves. She kept adding on another move until it was way too complicated. I decided to put that DVD in the garage sale pile.
"Grapevine, turn, tap it across, slow drag, grapevine, step touch, keep that energy up."
I am not good at cardio dance videos. I popped in a shape DVD that I bought a couple of years ago, it's called "Bikini Body" and has a variety of 10-minute dance sessions. I selected the Jazz Dance session and attempted to follow the trainer, which lasted for about 60 seconds until I just stared dumbfounded at the screen. I am not cut out to do a series of moves. She kept adding on another move until it was way too complicated. I decided to put that DVD in the garage sale pile.
"Grapevine, turn, tap it across, slow drag, grapevine, step touch, keep that energy up."
2011
Hello friends.
It's already 2011 and I'm still not any better at blogging consistently. This year my goal or resolution is to spend more time doing things that matter to me. Blogging is on the list.
Just wanted to say hi.
It's already 2011 and I'm still not any better at blogging consistently. This year my goal or resolution is to spend more time doing things that matter to me. Blogging is on the list.
Just wanted to say hi.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Updates
Wow, it's been WAY too long since I last posted. I'm gonna post some photos just to get sort-of caught up...read this post bottom to top.
To start off August, we celebrated Kate's 28th Birthday at the Melting Pot. So fun!
One of my dear friends, Alisa, got married on the last day of July! Kate, Maren and I made a trip down to Cedar Rapids to see her get hitched.
Darin & Jonny rode in Ragbrai, so Maren, RiAnna and I took a quick road trip down to Clear Lake, IA to visit them mid-week.
At the end of July we had a Prom-themed bowling night at Mady's.
We also went to the St. Paul Farmer's market with Casey & Lacey & their two girls. Pippa had a little puke incident so Doug was entertaining Olive with the camera while she got cleaned up.
Doug and I got to babysit Ian for a day, that was a lot of fun! Even got to change a poopy diaper.
In July we celebrated Jen's 29th Birthday at Chino Latino in Minneapolis. Yum!
Maren and I also participated in the EG craft fair in Iowa. We sold our handmade jewelry!
In June, Emily Steffen photographed our jewelry so we could have some promotional photos.
In May, Maren started up "Jogger's Photography" group, inspired by Zooey Deschanel's character in Yes Man. Photo is from the first run/meeting.
To start off August, we celebrated Kate's 28th Birthday at the Melting Pot. So fun!
One of my dear friends, Alisa, got married on the last day of July! Kate, Maren and I made a trip down to Cedar Rapids to see her get hitched.
Darin & Jonny rode in Ragbrai, so Maren, RiAnna and I took a quick road trip down to Clear Lake, IA to visit them mid-week.
At the end of July we had a Prom-themed bowling night at Mady's.
We also went to the St. Paul Farmer's market with Casey & Lacey & their two girls. Pippa had a little puke incident so Doug was entertaining Olive with the camera while she got cleaned up.
Doug and I got to babysit Ian for a day, that was a lot of fun! Even got to change a poopy diaper.
In July we celebrated Jen's 29th Birthday at Chino Latino in Minneapolis. Yum!
Maren and I also participated in the EG craft fair in Iowa. We sold our handmade jewelry!
In June, Emily Steffen photographed our jewelry so we could have some promotional photos.
In May, Maren started up "Jogger's Photography" group, inspired by Zooey Deschanel's character in Yes Man. Photo is from the first run/meeting.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Porky's
For the past couple of weeks Doug and I have been busy looking at new places to rent. We aren't happy at our current place, and are just ready for something new and fresh. We started looking in the NE Mpls area, but soon found that we couldn't afford any of the houses, and they don't have much for apartments.
So, we started looking in St. Paul, and that is where we found a nice 2-bedroom apartment that is spacious and even has hardwood floors (which I really wanted!). We will be moving at the beginning of May since the place was available and we wanted to secure our spot as tenants.
We signed our 13-mo lease yesterday, and in celebration, went to eat lunch at Porky's in St. Paul. It is one of Doug's favorite burger places. Here are some photos from our date.
So, we started looking in St. Paul, and that is where we found a nice 2-bedroom apartment that is spacious and even has hardwood floors (which I really wanted!). We will be moving at the beginning of May since the place was available and we wanted to secure our spot as tenants.
We signed our 13-mo lease yesterday, and in celebration, went to eat lunch at Porky's in St. Paul. It is one of Doug's favorite burger places. Here are some photos from our date.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
New Zooey Song & Video.
If posts about Zooey seem frequent on here, it's because I adore her. Who doesn't? She gots an amazing voice, good looks, great style and she's got the dance moves as well. Oh, and she can act. Very talented lady.
Check out her new video "In the Sun" here. It's super-cute-old-school. And could I find out where she got her blouse please.
Check out her new video "In the Sun" here. It's super-cute-old-school. And could I find out where she got her blouse please.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Well folks, I got to cross another thing off my new year's list. Rollerderby. Nikki and Tony came up to MN for the weekend and we went to the rollerderby on friday night. It was quite the experience! I would definitely go again.
This photo I nabbed off Flickr.
This photo I nabbed off Flickr.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Published!
Emily Steffen, Bethany Hway, and I had a blast styling a wedding blogged about at Style Me Pretty!
Emily Steffen, Bethany Hway, and I had a blast styling a wedding blogged about at Style Me Pretty!
Friday, February 19, 2010
My New Year's Goal was to manage & spend my time wisely, so exercise and eating healthy fit right into that goal. I want to be healthier and in shape this year. I've gained a few pounds in the last few years and would love to trim them off again.
The problem for me is consistency. I'm not very good at staying consistent in what I eat or when I exercise. I love pop. Oreo McFlurries. I don't want to get out of bed to exercise, I'd rather sleep another 30 minutes. So, to keep me on track....I joined a free online thingy.
A friend of mine recommended signing up for SparkPeople.com, so that is what I did this morning. It's a step in the direction of health. And skinny. I'm saying goodbye to being out of breath at the top of the stairs.
This website helps you set goals and track them. It also has meal suggestions and shopping lists, pretty neat. We'll see what happens.
The problem for me is consistency. I'm not very good at staying consistent in what I eat or when I exercise. I love pop. Oreo McFlurries. I don't want to get out of bed to exercise, I'd rather sleep another 30 minutes. So, to keep me on track....I joined a free online thingy.
A friend of mine recommended signing up for SparkPeople.com, so that is what I did this morning. It's a step in the direction of health. And skinny. I'm saying goodbye to being out of breath at the top of the stairs.
This website helps you set goals and track them. It also has meal suggestions and shopping lists, pretty neat. We'll see what happens.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
I can already tell that 2010 is going to fabulous. I've been meaning to write this post for almost two months now. The trend is to write goals for the new year, to come up with a resolution to keep for the year. To simplify my goals, I am going to say that this year I want to manage & spend my time wisely.
A lot goes into that. I want my time to be worthwhile. Especially since I am trying to be self-supporting by being a freelance designer. (Of course it helps that my husband has a job, too.) I want to make the most of my time by investing in relationships & friendships, reading and learning more about my faith & God's role in my life, networking, researching, and building my business, as well as working out & becoming a healthy person. I know I am going to be happy if I spend my time wisely.
I want to try new things, go places I've never been, and experience some really neat things. One things on my list is to go to a rollerderby! I also want to check out the gymnastics gym that has adult open gym. I'm excited to get back on those mega trampolines!
Get ready to see some fun stuff on my blog this year!
xo
A lot goes into that. I want my time to be worthwhile. Especially since I am trying to be self-supporting by being a freelance designer. (Of course it helps that my husband has a job, too.) I want to make the most of my time by investing in relationships & friendships, reading and learning more about my faith & God's role in my life, networking, researching, and building my business, as well as working out & becoming a healthy person. I know I am going to be happy if I spend my time wisely.
I want to try new things, go places I've never been, and experience some really neat things. One things on my list is to go to a rollerderby! I also want to check out the gymnastics gym that has adult open gym. I'm excited to get back on those mega trampolines!
Get ready to see some fun stuff on my blog this year!
xo
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Photos! Maren and I recently had a girl's weekend with some of our closest buddies, where we had the amazing Emily Steffen photograph us. Check out Emily's blog for photos.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Discipline
I got bored with updating my unemployment days. I've basically been doing a lot of networking, freelancing, and reconnecting with people. I love being able to plan my days according to how I'm feeling. For the most part I've been using my days productively, but have also been meeting with friends and aquaintences as well.
According to the Minnesota Workers Orientation that I attended on Monday, networking is how 80% of people find jobs. Only 10% find jobs through mega job sites like Monster.com, etc. So, I don't feel so bad that I'm intermitently meeting friends for coffee or dinner to chat. I'm getting ahead, and it has actually led me to a few freelance jobs, no matter how big or small the gig.
So, if you know of anyone who needs any sort of design done, give them my info, please.
On another note, I need to be more disciplined with other things than just finding a job and doing freelance. I would like to spend time in the word, as well as exercise regularly and eat healthier. Those things take more discipline and are easier for me to excuse from my regular routine.
I got bored with updating my unemployment days. I've basically been doing a lot of networking, freelancing, and reconnecting with people. I love being able to plan my days according to how I'm feeling. For the most part I've been using my days productively, but have also been meeting with friends and aquaintences as well.
According to the Minnesota Workers Orientation that I attended on Monday, networking is how 80% of people find jobs. Only 10% find jobs through mega job sites like Monster.com, etc. So, I don't feel so bad that I'm intermitently meeting friends for coffee or dinner to chat. I'm getting ahead, and it has actually led me to a few freelance jobs, no matter how big or small the gig.
So, if you know of anyone who needs any sort of design done, give them my info, please.
On another note, I need to be more disciplined with other things than just finding a job and doing freelance. I would like to spend time in the word, as well as exercise regularly and eat healthier. Those things take more discipline and are easier for me to excuse from my regular routine.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Unemployment Days 11, 12, 13, 14
This week has been productive!
Accomplishments:
Networking with fellow design friends and other people as well
Freelancing for a couple of individuals
Ate an entire bag of cheetos single-handedly
Got first unemployment benefit
Helped out at Box of Love on mon.
Helped out with preschool at church on wed.
And tonight I am going to the midnight showing of New Moon!
This week has been productive!
Accomplishments:
Networking with fellow design friends and other people as well
Freelancing for a couple of individuals
Ate an entire bag of cheetos single-handedly
Got first unemployment benefit
Helped out at Box of Love on mon.
Helped out with preschool at church on wed.
And tonight I am going to the midnight showing of New Moon!
Monday, November 16, 2009
BFF Weekend
Got to hang out with Becky, Kate, Jen and Maren all weekend! Spent friday evening at Jen's just chilling, talking, playing games.
Saturday morning got all dressed up for a photoshoot with Emily Steffen! We wore cute vintage dresses for part of it. Can't wait to get the photos back.
Went out to eat for a late lunch, headed back to Jen's to relax and watch The Proposal. Ordered pizza and played cards and relaxed a bit more. Stayed up late. Becky left early afternoon on sunday. The end.
Unemployment Day 10
Got up at 6:00 to get an early start to a busy day. Looked at new job listings.
Went grocery shopping.
Went to hair appointment with Hazel at Moxie salon.
Baked cake.
Packed for weekend.
Becky arrived to try on dresses for the photoshoot.
Finished making Trifle dessert.
Went to Jen's for a fun-filled weekend.
Unemployment Day 9
Got up at 6:30 and did some job search stuff.
Amber came over for brunch.
Worked on some details for BFF weekend, including games, prizes, outfits for the weekend. Went to a couple thriftstores to find prizes.
That evening I went over to Angies to make cards! Very fun.
Got to hang out with Becky, Kate, Jen and Maren all weekend! Spent friday evening at Jen's just chilling, talking, playing games.
Saturday morning got all dressed up for a photoshoot with Emily Steffen! We wore cute vintage dresses for part of it. Can't wait to get the photos back.
Went out to eat for a late lunch, headed back to Jen's to relax and watch The Proposal. Ordered pizza and played cards and relaxed a bit more. Stayed up late. Becky left early afternoon on sunday. The end.
Unemployment Day 10
Got up at 6:00 to get an early start to a busy day. Looked at new job listings.
Went grocery shopping.
Went to hair appointment with Hazel at Moxie salon.
Baked cake.
Packed for weekend.
Becky arrived to try on dresses for the photoshoot.
Finished making Trifle dessert.
Went to Jen's for a fun-filled weekend.
Unemployment Day 9
Got up at 6:30 and did some job search stuff.
Amber came over for brunch.
Worked on some details for BFF weekend, including games, prizes, outfits for the weekend. Went to a couple thriftstores to find prizes.
That evening I went over to Angies to make cards! Very fun.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Now Online!
Unemployment Day 8
Started the morning at 7 checking emails and looking ta jobs online. Had one response to my craigslisting about designing wedding invitations. Also am going to be designing at line of t-shirts, can't remember if I updated on that yet.
Went to the post office to ship a few things.
Stopped at a couple of thriftstores since it was Veteran's Day and they were having a 50% off sale. Found a new Supehero vintage puzzle for $1.69 and bought it in hopes of Doug actually getting into a puzzle! ha! I miss my puzzling buddies from STEM.
Went to Walmart for some necessities. Don't you just hate buying soap and toothpaste, etc.?
Got home and started preparing some fun things to do this weekend. Becky is coming up from Iowa this weekend! Becky, Kate, Maren and I are staying at Jens for the weekend. This is our annual BFF get-together and I'm super excited. Emily will be taking our photos on saturday, which means I finally get to do my vintage dress photoshoot! Hurray!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Went through all of my storage bins, even in the storage closet down the hallway, went through all my clothing and even cupboards. I love getting plurging and i love shopping. I plan to head to Everyday People today to see if any of my "designer" clothing is worth any mooolah.
Started a sewing project around 8:30 and ran into a lot of problems with my old sewing machine. Those things make me go crazy! I got so frustrated that I called my mom not realizing it was already like 10 p.m! Sorry Mom! I eventually got it figured out and the stitches were looking good, so I sewed for a couple of hours. It felt good to finally sew again. The end.
Unemployment Day 8
Started the morning at 7 checking emails and looking ta jobs online. Had one response to my craigslisting about designing wedding invitations. Also am going to be designing at line of t-shirts, can't remember if I updated on that yet.
Went to the post office to ship a few things.
Stopped at a couple of thriftstores since it was Veteran's Day and they were having a 50% off sale. Found a new Supehero vintage puzzle for $1.69 and bought it in hopes of Doug actually getting into a puzzle! ha! I miss my puzzling buddies from STEM.
Went to Walmart for some necessities. Don't you just hate buying soap and toothpaste, etc.?
Got home and started preparing some fun things to do this weekend. Becky is coming up from Iowa this weekend! Becky, Kate, Maren and I are staying at Jens for the weekend. This is our annual BFF get-together and I'm super excited. Emily will be taking our photos on saturday, which means I finally get to do my vintage dress photoshoot! Hurray!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Went through all of my storage bins, even in the storage closet down the hallway, went through all my clothing and even cupboards. I love getting plurging and i love shopping. I plan to head to Everyday People today to see if any of my "designer" clothing is worth any mooolah.
Started a sewing project around 8:30 and ran into a lot of problems with my old sewing machine. Those things make me go crazy! I got so frustrated that I called my mom not realizing it was already like 10 p.m! Sorry Mom! I eventually got it figured out and the stitches were looking good, so I sewed for a couple of hours. It felt good to finally sew again. The end.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Unemployment Day 7
Tuesday started around 7 am and similar to all of my unemployed days, by looking for jobs online. I worked on more Heads Twogether stuff in the morning. Did more unemployment paperwork, ick.
Met Doug in St. Paul to look at a house for rent but the guy never showed up. Came back home, baked some cookies and went to Dani's for dinner. She is an EXCELLENT cook! We had fun just sitting around chatting and looking at wedding photos. :)
Unemployment Day 6
Monday I got up around 7 and I spent all morning filling out unemployment stuff, signing up on job sites and looking for jobs. I even posted myself on craigslist - for invitation design. :)
I spent the afternoon doing Heads Twogether stuff and went over to Maren's to watch Heroes and eat pizza.
Tuesday started around 7 am and similar to all of my unemployed days, by looking for jobs online. I worked on more Heads Twogether stuff in the morning. Did more unemployment paperwork, ick.
Met Doug in St. Paul to look at a house for rent but the guy never showed up. Came back home, baked some cookies and went to Dani's for dinner. She is an EXCELLENT cook! We had fun just sitting around chatting and looking at wedding photos. :)
Unemployment Day 6
Monday I got up around 7 and I spent all morning filling out unemployment stuff, signing up on job sites and looking for jobs. I even posted myself on craigslist - for invitation design. :)
I spent the afternoon doing Heads Twogether stuff and went over to Maren's to watch Heroes and eat pizza.
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