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HIIT workout & hair

Today was a long day at work!  I was happy to see 4:30 roll around so I could change into my WORKOUT clothes and head to the gym.  I realized right before heading out that I was a little hungry and I’m NOT okay with working out on a hungry stomach!  I scavenged through my desk drawers and thank goodness I found a small amount of granola left over!  I downed that and some water on the way to the gym.

granola-water

 

I arrived to the gym and was going to a HIIT class which is high intensity interval training (at least that’s what I abbreviate it to be).  It’s a high energy, fun class and I really enjoy the instructor (who is also named Heather!)  The craziest thing happened – I was the ONLY person in the class.  Seriously, that’s never happened!  Usually I would feel really awkward, but I went with it and we started the class.  Luckily, one girl came in 10 minutes in and another girl came in about half-way through the class.  Am I the only one who doesn’t like coming in late to a class?  If it’s started, I just won’t go!  I need to get over that awkward fear though!  After HIIT, I finished up with a 15 minute ab class.

I really like my hair pulled back this way with a side french-braid.  It keep it out of my face when I run or workout.

braided-hair

 

After the gym, I headed home for some DINNER.  I made some pasta w/ vegetarian chicken.  It wasn’t anything fancy, but typically a quick pasta gets the job done for me.  I used Whole Foods Pasta (that I got on the Whole Foods Grand Opening Tour), Kroger brand Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce, and Simple Truth Meatless Patties w/ a side of toast.

pasta-ingredients

pasta-dinner

 

Now I’m off to check out some new blogs – I feel like I lost touch of that this past year and I’m ready to find some new reads and make some new friends!! Have any suggestions, let me know!

Have a great Tuesday evening!

New Blog: Transition!

 

Good morning!

This has been a long anticipated transition.  I had been using my previous blog, From Here to There, for some time, but the name no longer fit this season in my life since I’m no longer moving around or figuring out my place in life.  I lost interest and stopped blogging over the past month or so.  I became a vegetarian back in January and so my “dead” blog (Yes, No Bologna did exist once before) has been revived and is now what you see today!  I’ll keep From Here to There up for another week or so, but if you enjoy reading my previous blog, then you’ll want to make sure you follow along here so you don’t miss anything when the transition is complete!

Yesterday morning I went on a good run.  It was more intervals than anything because I was pretty sore in my butt & calves.  I’m starting to notice that I sweat more and I’ve heard that people who are in better shape sweat a whole lot, so I’m hoping that’s the case and not single-handedly because it’s June in Mississippi!

sweat-run

sweaty-runNick came into town for the weekend, after my run, we all went to eat mexican for Father’s Day.  It was delicious, per usual!  I got my typical rice w/ sauteed veggies & cheese dip.  After lunch we needed to pick up my dad’s gift and settled on a gardening hat & mockingbird feeder for his garden.  He loved it and hung up the feeder right away!  My sisters were also in town this weekend, so we played some Phase 10 and ate up some watermelon – which is quite possibly my all time favorite summer snack!

watermelon

 We are also saying “See ya real soon!” {in my best Mickey voice} to Nick’s brother and sister-in-law as they move on to Florida!!  While we went to Disney back in May, we picked up our baby gifts.  We finally gave them those yesterday and they LOVED them, of course!  Baby has his very first signature book and the softest, cutest little baby Mickey rattle!

disney-gift

 The love I have for these people is unreal!  So blessed to have them in my life! Also, that fuschia top is my fave!  I got it through Stitch Fix (affiliate link!)

Nick and I also went to see 22 Jump Street and it was HILARIOUS!  I was skeptical, but I laughed throughout the whole thing and loved it!! 

Now I’m off to work, but hope y’all have a great Monday!

  • Have you seen 22 Jump Street Yet?  Did you love it or hate it?
  • What’s your favorite summertime snack?

 

Because I’m happy!

When it comes to all things inspiring, a list of 32 things that make me happy just seems to cut the cake!  Luckily I ran into Meg’s post and ta-da, here I am to link-up as well!  Sarah is hosting this fabulous link-up today and I’m excited to share!

Let’s just get through the obvious….
{1} Disney
{2} Reese’s
{3} Nick
*not necessarily in that order*

Now… moving on!

{4} Planning and making lists and checking off lists
{5} Vegan double-chocolate cookies from Whole Foods

{6} Baseball games and the great weather that comes with it
{7} Road Trips!

{8} Sharpie Pens
{9} A killer workout class with no judgement and lots of sweat
{10} Paying bills way in advance.  I am so satisfied when the money is out of my account and I know exactly how much I have to spend without worrying about bills in the future
{11} Spontaneous lunches with people who make my heart oh so happy!  i.e. Nick’s sister-in-law sent me a text the other day to do lunch very spur of the moment and it was a glorious time had by all
{12} Doing small things for people, but knowing that they mean so much more than what they cost.  i.e. another example with Nick’s sister-in-law…. I went to Whole Foods the other day for lunch and picked up an extra cookie to drop by the school she teaches at.  Cookie= $1.25, Her Happiness + a mid-day hug= Priceless.
{13} Dreaming Big!  Dreaming about the place I want to be in 5, 10, 20 years and all the places I want to visit and explore.
{14} Any and all presents from Nick – he just gets me exactly what I need or want even when I don’t realize it’s what I need or want!  My goal for this year was to buy him the best presents yet because I always feel like I’m slacking in that department where as he’s always spot on!  So far – So good.
{14} Clean House, Clean Laundry.  I feel caught up with life when that’s finished.
{15} Gifts on my doorstep that I don’t expect.  It’s such a beautiful surprise!
{16} A rainy day where I get to stay indoors and listen to the pitter-patter of raindrops while sipping on coffee and making cookies and watching movies!
{17} My sweet little Pomeranian pup!

{18} A clean face with zero pimples – seriously, pure joy during those times!
{19} Nick’s Spicy Sausage Penne Pasta.  (obviously, mine is minus the meat these days, but it’s still SO GOOD!)
{20} German Chocolate
{21} Natural sun-kissed skin that I get when I’m wearing sun-screen throughout the summer but still spending lots of time outside.  I protect my skin, but still get a beautiful glow
{22} Those 3 weeks in between every “girl-time”
{23} The satisfaction that comes from raking leaves
{24} Being an inspiration to others and encouraging others!
{25} Dunkin Donuts coffee & donuts

{26} Papa Johns Pizza late at night w/ garlic butter
{27} A spoonful of peanut butter
{28} Fast computers
{29} When my boss tells me I did a good job or I did something right – I’m all about words of affirmation!
{30} Mickey Mouse Pretzels!!!!!!!!!!!

{31} A lazy evening that includes a bottle of wine and a favorite movie
{32} Blogging…. at least for now 😉 Honestly, you never know when that will change lol

What makes you happy?!

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