When I was in Vegas for my mother's 60th birthday, we went to mall in Planet Hollywood to see a show. A love of theater is something my mom and I have always shared and some of my fondest memories are the plays we have gone too. In order to make it a special night, I got all gussied up in my New Years Eve dress (the one I recently posted about not fitting....yeah buddy! I can wear it again!) and we made our way out there. While standing in line with my mother waiting to get into the theater, a funny thing happened.
A man approached me and my mother in order to let me know that I have a nice ass. Yep. I still got it. My mom's reaction? "Oh yeah, all these guys have been staring at your sparkly ass walking through the mall."
Love you mommy. And thank you dude. I will do my best to keep this butt in complimentable shape.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Pump, pump, pump it up!
I am sore. Like, really sore. Have been for the past week. And I love it! For me, soreness means that my workouts are doing what they are supposed to.
As I probably mentioned, a friend and I purchased 30-day gym trials from Groupon a couple of weeks ago. Our 30-days started last Monday and we will not be wasting a day of this trial period. So far, we have been hitting the gym down the street from our office (she's also a coworker) every morning around 7am.
On Mondays, we need to recover from the weekend so getting up early is a challenge. So far, both weeks, we have gone after work instead of before and done a longer workout consisting of alternations between running 1/4mi and doing arm exercises. I really like this because the run feels like a rest but keeps my heart pumping.
Tuesdays and Thursdays are spinning class at 7am. The Tuesday instructor leaves something to be desired while the Thursday instructor is phenomenal. Last Tuesday was my first EVER class and I gotta say, my butt was hurting after...literally. I figured the discomfort was the reason I had a hard time keeping up and making it through the class but after borrowing a pair of biking shorts from my roommate and going again this week, I see the difference between a good instructor and a bad one. She just isn't very motivating and her music does not line up with the moves she has us do. The Thursday instructor, however, chooses songs that match what she wants us to do (last week had an Usher theme and we had to turn up the speed every time he said "let it burn"). I'm looking forward to Thursday's class but then we need to decide whether or not to continue in the Tuesday class.
Wednesdays and Fridays are abs/back and legs. We were going to just run 3 miles on Friday but that got a little boring and we didn't have a legs day so we decided to switch it up.
I'm already feeling better and with my friend as a coach (she used to coach rowing teams and worked with a lot of athletes), I am so excited to see what results I can get by the end of the month. I'm hoping to convince her to buy a full membership with me afterward.
As I probably mentioned, a friend and I purchased 30-day gym trials from Groupon a couple of weeks ago. Our 30-days started last Monday and we will not be wasting a day of this trial period. So far, we have been hitting the gym down the street from our office (she's also a coworker) every morning around 7am.
On Mondays, we need to recover from the weekend so getting up early is a challenge. So far, both weeks, we have gone after work instead of before and done a longer workout consisting of alternations between running 1/4mi and doing arm exercises. I really like this because the run feels like a rest but keeps my heart pumping.
Tuesdays and Thursdays are spinning class at 7am. The Tuesday instructor leaves something to be desired while the Thursday instructor is phenomenal. Last Tuesday was my first EVER class and I gotta say, my butt was hurting after...literally. I figured the discomfort was the reason I had a hard time keeping up and making it through the class but after borrowing a pair of biking shorts from my roommate and going again this week, I see the difference between a good instructor and a bad one. She just isn't very motivating and her music does not line up with the moves she has us do. The Thursday instructor, however, chooses songs that match what she wants us to do (last week had an Usher theme and we had to turn up the speed every time he said "let it burn"). I'm looking forward to Thursday's class but then we need to decide whether or not to continue in the Tuesday class.
Wednesdays and Fridays are abs/back and legs. We were going to just run 3 miles on Friday but that got a little boring and we didn't have a legs day so we decided to switch it up.
I'm already feeling better and with my friend as a coach (she used to coach rowing teams and worked with a lot of athletes), I am so excited to see what results I can get by the end of the month. I'm hoping to convince her to buy a full membership with me afterward.
Currently Coveting, Beauty Edition
Since I spend a embarrassing ample amount of time looking at beauty products online, trying to determine what different products do and what I should buy, I figured I'd share with you a list of things I really, really want:
- NARS blush - This seems to be a favorite among the beauty bloggers of the world. Mostly, I just want one to try, probably "Orgasm" (I know, I know). But some other shades I have seen get some love are "Douceur", "Amour", and "Sin".
- Hourglass Foundation Blush Brush - I have seen this brush raved about. At a whopping $58, I highly doubt I will be purchasing this anytime in the near future. I really just need brushes in general, which brings me to the next thing on my list....
- Any MAC Brushes - I am obsessed with MAC. My aunt took me into a MAC store when I was a preteen and told me I was ready to own "real makeup". I bought a metallic purple lipstick and an ice blue eye shadow and my 13 year old self just fell in love. I now have about 8 eye shadows....all around 6 years old (the whole "in college and poor working for $8/hour all my money goes to rent" phase put a pause on my cosmetic purchasing). Now that I make my own money, I plan to buy some quality brushes (I currently use my fingers to apply most...ok, all of my makeup).
- NARS Foundation - My other brand obsession is definitely NARS. I have trouble choosing the correct foundation color so as soon as I finish my bottle of not-quite-right Cover Girl, I am going to get a beauty consultation and invest in a proper foundation color.
- Lancome "La Vie Est Belle" Fragrance - I might have just purchased the new Coach "Poppy Blossom" but who says you can only wear one perfume? I got a sample of this from Sephora and fell in love.
- Clarins The 'It' Kit - I want to try their SPF moisturizer and this kit includes a full size bottle. The moisturizer alone would cost about $8 less than the kit so I might as well get the whole shebang since Clarins seems to be a favorite for skincare. I'm looking for new things and this kit just might have something unexpected I'll love.
Well, that's all for now. Without a doubt, I will be back with more items to lust over soon. Picking out makeup feels like my second job.
- NARS blush - This seems to be a favorite among the beauty bloggers of the world. Mostly, I just want one to try, probably "Orgasm" (I know, I know). But some other shades I have seen get some love are "Douceur", "Amour", and "Sin".
- Hourglass Foundation Blush Brush - I have seen this brush raved about. At a whopping $58, I highly doubt I will be purchasing this anytime in the near future. I really just need brushes in general, which brings me to the next thing on my list....
- Any MAC Brushes - I am obsessed with MAC. My aunt took me into a MAC store when I was a preteen and told me I was ready to own "real makeup". I bought a metallic purple lipstick and an ice blue eye shadow and my 13 year old self just fell in love. I now have about 8 eye shadows....all around 6 years old (the whole "in college and poor working for $8/hour all my money goes to rent" phase put a pause on my cosmetic purchasing). Now that I make my own money, I plan to buy some quality brushes (I currently use my fingers to apply most...ok, all of my makeup).
- NARS Foundation - My other brand obsession is definitely NARS. I have trouble choosing the correct foundation color so as soon as I finish my bottle of not-quite-right Cover Girl, I am going to get a beauty consultation and invest in a proper foundation color.
- Lancome "La Vie Est Belle" Fragrance - I might have just purchased the new Coach "Poppy Blossom" but who says you can only wear one perfume? I got a sample of this from Sephora and fell in love.
- Clarins The 'It' Kit - I want to try their SPF moisturizer and this kit includes a full size bottle. The moisturizer alone would cost about $8 less than the kit so I might as well get the whole shebang since Clarins seems to be a favorite for skincare. I'm looking for new things and this kit just might have something unexpected I'll love.
Well, that's all for now. Without a doubt, I will be back with more items to lust over soon. Picking out makeup feels like my second job.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Onward and upward
It has begun. I proclaim this.....THE WINTER OF LIZ!! Any Seinfeld fans out there? No? Just my mother? Ok.....moving on.
Anyway, seeing as it's a day that ends it "Y", I figured I would announce my newest life goals. Basically, the next few months are going be very focused on finding my center and becoming comfortable in my mind, skin, and environment. I'm instituting a new skincare and beauty regime as well as a workout plan. I have a few books that I hope to get through and I intend to budget. Basically, I want to be healthier and more put together while also padding my bank account. Challenging? Probably.
The three aspects are mind, body, and environment.
Mind: I am going to focus on positive, constructive thinking. The books on my list are The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin, Bitches on a Budget by Rosalyn Hoffman, and Eat to Live by Joel Fuhrman. I'm not usually a fan of self-help "this is going to change your life" type books but I am willing to give them a chance and if they fail to change me, oh well. I expect I'll be able to learn something from all of these.
Body: Exercise, skin care, and clothing. I beat my body up. I snack a lot and spend all day in a chair. Then I go home and spend the night on my couch, pretzel bag by my side. I rarely wash my face and scarcely wake up in time to actually put on my make up or get my hair in working order. But not anymore! A friend and I both purchased 30-day passes to a gym near work and have vowed to go every day for the next month. I'm hoping this will get me (and my friend) into the habit and we continue our memberships past the 30 days. I'm instituting a new beauty regime that involves washing all the gunk off my face at night, moisturizing, and putting a little somethin'-somethin' on in the mornings. I'm also going to cook more and buy less, take vitamins, and attempt to wear better outfits. Accessorize? I'm sure I knew how to do that once. It's like riding a bike....right? Right?
Environment: I need to clean my room. And paint it. The yellow is driving my up the wall (...see what I did there?). This one is pretty straight forward. Organize my space and keep it clean.
Stay tuned for updates on new and improved me!
The three aspects are mind, body, and environment.
Mind: I am going to focus on positive, constructive thinking. The books on my list are The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin, Bitches on a Budget by Rosalyn Hoffman, and Eat to Live by Joel Fuhrman. I'm not usually a fan of self-help "this is going to change your life" type books but I am willing to give them a chance and if they fail to change me, oh well. I expect I'll be able to learn something from all of these.
Body: Exercise, skin care, and clothing. I beat my body up. I snack a lot and spend all day in a chair. Then I go home and spend the night on my couch, pretzel bag by my side. I rarely wash my face and scarcely wake up in time to actually put on my make up or get my hair in working order. But not anymore! A friend and I both purchased 30-day passes to a gym near work and have vowed to go every day for the next month. I'm hoping this will get me (and my friend) into the habit and we continue our memberships past the 30 days. I'm instituting a new beauty regime that involves washing all the gunk off my face at night, moisturizing, and putting a little somethin'-somethin' on in the mornings. I'm also going to cook more and buy less, take vitamins, and attempt to wear better outfits. Accessorize? I'm sure I knew how to do that once. It's like riding a bike....right? Right?
Environment: I need to clean my room. And paint it. The yellow is driving my up the wall (...see what I did there?). This one is pretty straight forward. Organize my space and keep it clean.
Stay tuned for updates on new and improved me!
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
An Update
I have been absent. My posts seems to be a once-a-month sort of thing. This time, lets skip the whole "I'm so sorry and I promise to do better" spiel...you and I both know I probably won't. So instead, lets just try to enjoy this short time we have together and savor the moment because it will probably be a while before there is another. Moving on....
In the same vein, I have let most of my birthday resolutions slip. Since the move, I haven't been exercising (hard to motive myself without that handy gym right downstairs), I have been spending WAY too much money, and...I can't remember the rest, but I doubt I have made much progress. I'm starting over...again. This time, I hope it sticks.
Well the title of this post indicates that I have to update you on my life. My parents moved to Florida (finally) just a couple of weeks after I moved myself. This has caused some chaos because I now need to remember to change the billing/mailing addresses on all of my accounts. Before, they would always just be my parents' address so that I didn't have to change it every time I moved but now I don't have that fall back. Independence is rough.
My recent obsessions are books and vintage things, mostly pyrex or glassware. I went estate sale shopping that week and came back with zilch. All over various blogs, I see people going to thrift shop and yard sales and finding beautiful things for like $2 but I never seem so lucky. Maybe I'm just not dedicated enough.
The weather has turned cold here in the nation's capital. Its raining so terribly today. I took my first rainy walk to the metro stop and it wasn't too terrible. I do have to leave my house about 10 minutes earlier than I'd like thanks to Rush Plus. I thought it was supposed to make the metro more efficient but it seems much worse to me. Before, I would arrive at the station and there would be trains ever 2 or 3 minutes. Now, I have seen wait times up to 10 minutes during rush hour. And when the trains do come, they are over crowded. The metro people need to get there stuff together. Seriously. And commuters need to be more polite in general, but I could take an entire other post to talk about that problem....maybe I will.
My new house is great so far. It's really coming together and my roommates and I are getting along. J travels for work a lot and is busy when she's home but C and I have had time to bond a little and she is super nice. One problem I have with the new place? The range. The oven takes FOREVER to cook things and the stove top seems to always get too hot or not hot enough. I can't wait until I have a place of my own and can choose my appliances. Gas range, all the way...preferably Wolf. On that note, I loathe side by side refrigerators. There is no space for anything. In addition to a top of the line range, I'm going to have a huge refrigerator and a separate freezer, just like my Grandparents had. Totally the way to go.
I don't know if I mentioned this already, but my room is yellow. Like, sunshine fart yellow. It makes my furniture look sallow. I have a beautiful vintage cream colored bedroom set with gold trim but it is dangerously close to the yellow wall color so the yellow just bounces around, tainting everything. It is getting painted very soon. I finally chose a color and now I just need to get my shit together enough to actually paint. By the way, it will be Benjamin Moore's Glass Slipper, a beautiful light, stormy blue. I can't wait. Even the blinds are beige/yellow. Never, EVER, paint a room yellow unless the furniture in it will be white or dark brown.
Well, that's all I have for you today. Exciting, I know. See you in a month or so!
In the same vein, I have let most of my birthday resolutions slip. Since the move, I haven't been exercising (hard to motive myself without that handy gym right downstairs), I have been spending WAY too much money, and...I can't remember the rest, but I doubt I have made much progress. I'm starting over...again. This time, I hope it sticks.
Well the title of this post indicates that I have to update you on my life. My parents moved to Florida (finally) just a couple of weeks after I moved myself. This has caused some chaos because I now need to remember to change the billing/mailing addresses on all of my accounts. Before, they would always just be my parents' address so that I didn't have to change it every time I moved but now I don't have that fall back. Independence is rough.
My recent obsessions are books and vintage things, mostly pyrex or glassware. I went estate sale shopping that week and came back with zilch. All over various blogs, I see people going to thrift shop and yard sales and finding beautiful things for like $2 but I never seem so lucky. Maybe I'm just not dedicated enough.
The weather has turned cold here in the nation's capital. Its raining so terribly today. I took my first rainy walk to the metro stop and it wasn't too terrible. I do have to leave my house about 10 minutes earlier than I'd like thanks to Rush Plus. I thought it was supposed to make the metro more efficient but it seems much worse to me. Before, I would arrive at the station and there would be trains ever 2 or 3 minutes. Now, I have seen wait times up to 10 minutes during rush hour. And when the trains do come, they are over crowded. The metro people need to get there stuff together. Seriously. And commuters need to be more polite in general, but I could take an entire other post to talk about that problem....maybe I will.
My new house is great so far. It's really coming together and my roommates and I are getting along. J travels for work a lot and is busy when she's home but C and I have had time to bond a little and she is super nice. One problem I have with the new place? The range. The oven takes FOREVER to cook things and the stove top seems to always get too hot or not hot enough. I can't wait until I have a place of my own and can choose my appliances. Gas range, all the way...preferably Wolf. On that note, I loathe side by side refrigerators. There is no space for anything. In addition to a top of the line range, I'm going to have a huge refrigerator and a separate freezer, just like my Grandparents had. Totally the way to go.
I don't know if I mentioned this already, but my room is yellow. Like, sunshine fart yellow. It makes my furniture look sallow. I have a beautiful vintage cream colored bedroom set with gold trim but it is dangerously close to the yellow wall color so the yellow just bounces around, tainting everything. It is getting painted very soon. I finally chose a color and now I just need to get my shit together enough to actually paint. By the way, it will be Benjamin Moore's Glass Slipper, a beautiful light, stormy blue. I can't wait. Even the blinds are beige/yellow. Never, EVER, paint a room yellow unless the furniture in it will be white or dark brown.
Well, that's all I have for you today. Exciting, I know. See you in a month or so!
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