bubbles

image via

Today was one of those days where everything made me happy.

I woke up early.

Wasn't late to class. (miracle -- And even ran into a friend and chatted for a minute too!)

Had a little nap before my second class.

Ate 2, free, grilled cheese sandwiches.

Ran into a few more friends on campus.

Said hello and smiled to a bunch of people I didn't know.

Was productive at work.

Took a quiz and aced it!

Went on a much needed run outdoors.

Wrote a talk for this coming Sunday's sacrament meeting.

AND it was sunny all day!

I even opened my sunroof! (yes with snow on the ground.)

I walked out of the institute building half way through this day just smiling.

The Lord had given me such a beautiful day and I was doing my best to keep it beautiful with my actions, and filling it with happy vibes.

Thank you Tuesday!

You have been so sweet to me. :)

abs & glutes

at school they offer free fitness classes up at the gym.

well...they technically aren't free, since i pay for them with my student fees...

but still.

*ahem

so, up at the gym they offer semi-free fitness classes!

my friend leslie and i have been making the effort to take advantage of them.

last week we went to zumba & it was so much fun!

like seriously, if you have a chance to take a class, DO IT!

such a fun time!

and i really like the music too!

but i swear, latin people can move their hips and bodies in ways that no one else can.

it's effortless for them.

im jealous.

and i really believe it is in their genes.

(no scientific evidence obviously...but they do have skill that i do not have haha!)

this week we went to abs & glutes.

oh. my. gosh.

my legs.

it takes a lot.... aaaa lot of effort to walk.

going up and down stairs is scary and hurts at the same time.
and sitting down is a joke.

it is a good hurt though.

i know i worked my muscles over really well -- success!

how do i give kudos to myself for working out and being sore?

i indulge in a small fry & diet coke.

dangit. haha.

next week we might do zumba again, or maybe we'll try the aqua class.

oh i love working out!

Morning Run

It is weird that it is December 22, and there is basically no snow on the ground...and it is raining not snowing. I hope there is snow at my mom's... It just doesn't feel like Christmas yet!

However, I did enjoy my run this morning in the rain. It feels so good to get outside, listen to my "workout" playlist, and jog at my own pace. It allows me to be in my own little world without being bothered by anyone or anything and enjoy the world Heavenly Father has created for you and I. Isn't it the greatest?

It's hard to believe that I ever hated running. Not that I really love it now -- but I have found how it works for me. I have to have music, that steady beat, and good lyrics to distract me, and also the benefit of running alone. That way I am not slowing anyone down or vice versa.

And it's not so much either that I enjoy the act of running, but that feeling I have afterwards is the greatest. I walk better, I'm more alert, I feel more healthy.

Plus it is fun to have your mom pass you while standing at the doctor office directory, only to notice her passing and say, "Mom!" Then to have her turn around and say, "Oh hi honey! That's funny, I notice that girl standing there but didn't realize it was you! You're so skinny and toned!"

Aw shucks mom. :) Thanks!

Spinning

Most of you know that I am taking a spinning class.

Probably from my Facebook blurps about it.

What is spinning?

Riding a sationary bike.

(but it is much more fun than that sounds. Cross my heart.)

Well, have I told you how much I love it?

Cuz I do!

It is sooo wonderful!

Thursday was the best ride I have ever had.

Ever.

It was completely flat, no hills.

Transalation?

Very little resistance. Concentrating on endurance.

And...your feet go wicked fast.

Seriously.

But the coolest thing was...

I don't think I have ever sweat so much in my life!

Ever!

Gross, maybe..sorry..

But it was so liberating!

I love spin.

Basically...

Im addicted.

:)