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Apr 20 2012

Nervous Nellie

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Last night was the first of it’s kind for me.

I’m a reporter in the city where I live, and the area happens to be in the middle of an election. I was asked to sit on the media panel for a debate featuring all the local candidates.

I was so scared. Public speaking is not a huge deal for me, I’ve been doing it since I was in elementary school. And I talk for a living.

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But if politics are involved? Buh bye confidence. I was afraid my questions for the candidates were dumb or would seem like I was ill informed. But, I put on my fanciest blazer and my favorite earrings and sat under the hot stage lights for two hours.

I’m happy to report that I survived, and looking back on it now, I realize it was a great experience for me to have (even though I’m pretty sure the audience could actually see my heart beating through my jacket).

But I’m 100% certain that I haven’t been that nervous in a long time. I honestly can’t remember the last time my heart beat that fast.

Except for when I see you, Ryan ;)

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When was the last time you were really nervous?

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Hurray for the weekend! I was beginning to think it was never going to get here. I’m happy to say that I don’t have a lot of plans this weekend, and that’s A OK with me :)

I’ve already bought my tickets to see The Lucky One tonight! That’s my favorite Nicholas Sparks novel … expect a gushy review and long winded sentences regarding Zac Efron’s muscles on Monday.

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I’m thinking tomorrow’s workout will probably be yoga, done in the comfort of my living room/pajamas. And then, coffee + a big stack of DVD’s (mostly Dexter, I’m on season 3 now for those of you keeping track). I’m not going out this weekend. I had a little bit too much fun last weekend ;) no, I will be spending quality time with my best friend Couch instead.

And for Sunday? Groceries are needed badly (I’m out of Greek yogurt and haven’t had time to get any … you know that’s tragic right?) and then I have a late afternoon massage appointment. Hallelujah! I haven’t been to my massage therapist in several months and I know there’s some serious knots in my back (and my butt, is that weird?) that need to get worked out.

That’s what I call a relaxing weekend!

What are your plans this weekend? Do you ever go for massages?

Apr 16 2012

A Total Write-Off

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I decided to go out to a club with some of my friends on Saturday night. It was a lot of fun … I always enjoying having a couple of drinks and dancin’ the night away.

I take my nightclub dancing very seriously. I’m not one of those people who needs a few drinks in them to get out there and have fun. I probably look ridiculous but that doesn’t matter. I’m there to have a good time :) We were at a country bar … with a lot of country music, people in cowboy hats and boots … and ample amounts of two stepping.

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I left my cowboy boots at home though.

Have you ever two stepped before? It’s one of my favorite dances – but that’s because I’m a country girl at heart and have serious amounts of love for anything sang by Keith Urban/Tim McGraw/Garth Brooks/Blake Shelton/anyone in a cowboy hat.

I danced with several guys (who were all only mediocre – like I said, I take my dancing seriously), and then another fellow came up to me. He asked if I wanted to dance, and I said yes. It’s very rare I’ll say no to someone when they ask me.

I SHOULD HAVE SAID NO.

The poor guy didn’t have any idea what he was doing, plus he was leading with the wrong hand. I was trying to adjust to it … he was moving really fast … I was definitely struggling, but was trying to be a good sport about it.

Then, he decided to dip me … and dropped me. On my back. On the dance floor.

I would guess this was around 1 AM by this time – and you know what dance floors are like by that time of the night. Slimy, sticky, sometimes there is broken glass. And there I was laying in it (with a bruised elbow sustained from the fall, I might add).

Good times ;) Oh well, I survived.

Do you like to dance? My friends can’t stand me sometimes because I’ll drag them right out into the middle of the dance floor against their will. Whoopsie!

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Saturday ended up being a spectacularly late night (I think I went to bed around 4? Yikes!). So yesterday I was beyond useless. A complete write-off. I had originally intended on heading to the gym. That got bumped on my schedule for this:

Slipper boots + yoga capri pants (anyone else LOVE hanging out in exercise clothes?!).

I did a yoga workout Saturday afternoon for arms and shoulders, and ended up being quite stiff and sore yesterday. Plus, I consider dancing in high heels for 3 hours a pretty great lower body workout ;) Or at least that’s what I told myself.

I’m back on the usual exercise train today! This morning’s workout will be a hilly 25 minute bike ride (I don’t usually worry about how many miles) and then some arm and shoulder work. I signed up for the Tone It Up! Bikini Series, and that kicked off yesterday. I’ve decided I’m not going to follow the plan word for word (even though I love those girls and they’re geniuses), but use it more as a loose guideline for the next little while. I figured it can’t hurt to try to incorporate different routines into my regular workouts … I’m just not going to force myself to follow it everyday.

What is your workout today?

Apr 12 2012

Thursday Thoughts

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The other night, I was flipping through the latest issue of Shape magazine. I have a subscription and definitely look forward to reading it every month. For April’s issue, the beautiful Alison Sweeney is featured on the cover … I’m a big fan of hers. I remember watching Days of Our Lives when I was younger and adoring her then, and I still watch her every week as the host of the Biggest Loser.

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But my adoration of Alison Sweeney is not the point of this post, so I’m moving on. While flipping pages, I saw this:

I took a picture immediately. I want to know what you think!

Ummm…this is weird, no? I’m all for trying new exercise routines. I love mixing it up. But can you imagine trying to conduct a business meeting while sweating your face off? Trying to agree to the terms of a contract while your face drips? Or for me, doing an interview for a story … while I have sweat stains under my arms and probably smell terrible?

WHY would someone want to do that?! Perplexing.

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Remember when I went out and bought myself a yoga mat? I’ve been putting that sucker to good use. In fact, I’m becoming a little bit obsessed. I haven’t signed up for any studio classes yet, but have done several videos online at home … and I have a favorite pose.

I could dolphin pose all over my house! I love that feeling in my shoulders … it really eases a lot of the tension. I’ve been pushing myself a lot at the gym lately when it comes to upper body workouts (tank top season is soon!) and this is a welcome stretch.

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Do you practice yoga? Like I said, I’m a total newbie … but I like it! What is your favorite pose?

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I’m a romance novel/movie/television show junkie. I’ve read countless Nicholas Sparks books, and my FAVORITE ONE is The Lucky One. So you can imagine how excited I am for this …

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I know I’m not alone on this one ;) any other eager fans out there? I’m ready and willing to sob my eyes out.

…and swoon over Zac Efron, obviously.