To Say the Least...

Good morning!

Sorry about not posting as much as I should! I haven't been able to catch up mentally or physically since before last week!

Anyways...some updates...

Remember me telling you I was going to start teaching kickboxing at my gym? Don't worry...it's still happening! I've been training and training (getting a little better, but still nervous to speak into a mic). There are two (night) kickboxing classes at two of my gyms different locations during the week. A Monday (at North) and Thursday (at South). I am planning to take over the Thursday night class. A couple of training sessions ago, I wanted to clear up with my "trainer" that I was just teaching Thursday or if they expected me to teach Monday too...I wouldn't have minded either answer. She said no, not Monday's, because they were going to try to make it into a choreographed kickboxing class...sort of like a turbo dance kickboxing class...don't ask. 

Anyways...I had another session a couple nights ago and my trainer brought up that the Monday night plan had fallen through and asked if I wanted to teach Monday's as well! I was a little hesitant at first...being very careful as to how I answered. I mean...I wanted to teach both, yes. But starting off teaching two classes?! Talk about nerve city! 

So, basically, I said yes. I start teaching/co-teaching these classes after the 4th. AHHHH!

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Back to the top...I have not caught up on anything yet. Touché to people that travel a lot for work...I was gone a whopping 3 1/2 days plus a wedding weekend and feel like I have been hit by a train. Perhaps ones body would just get used to it. But being out of sync with my schedule (work, work out, sleep) has done a real number on me. 

I shouldn't complain, I knowwww! I am very thankful for all the opportunities I have been given so far this summer. And they seem to still be piling up!

Sturgis Falls in Cedar Falls this weekend

The 4th of July next week

My old roommate and high school friends' wedding the next weekend

Plus bar tending

My other (old) roommates wedding reception at the beginning of August

A trip to Las Vegas with some good friends at the end of August

Through all this stuff...all I can think about is my poor cat. All she wants to do is sleep, play, and hang out with me. I talk about her like she's my child...well she is...but anyways... :)

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PS-I entered a contest for something...it's nothing gross or crazy, but I will have details on how you can help me out (vote) soon! :)

Happy Thursday!

A Reunion, A Trip, and a Wedding!

Well H-h-h-heellloooooooooooo!

Sorry I disappeared on you for a bit! It's been crazy!

Let me catch you up with some pics, of course.

Class Reunion! *I know my last post talked about this—figured I could save ya the scroll time!*

Myself and friends—Leah and Stef!

Christa cat!

Brooke!

Ridge & David...two awesome friends I graduated with!

The Race! *I know my last post talked about this—figured I could save ya the scroll time!*

Stef and I ran the Greg Harris Memorial 5k and tied for 1st in our age group! Which...if you ask me, is a tough age group! She kept me going the whole way! 

Medals!

Philly!

We went to a Philadelphia Phillies game—so fun! And the Phillies won!

Ring a bell? I'd buy it... #monopoly

Smallest road in Philly...original cobblestone...bare with me...they called it something else that made more sense—I'm drawing a blank. 

A must see...The Liberty Bell!  

The LOVE sculpture...the O is crooked because the artist stated that 'love' is not always perfect.  (Insert cheesy smile here)

The famous stairs from Rocky!

Girl time!

A beautiful wedding!

Mr. & Mrs. Vaage!

I love this picture...she got him good!

The bride! 

I learned a lot the last couple of weeks...especially in Philly. I have always been one for history and really enjoyed the time I got to learn about the city. 

I'm hoping that my crazy life and schedule is slowing down. I enjoyed everything, but I missed my bed and most definitely the Beebs!

More to come this week folks, back to my normal schedule!

Quick Catch Up—Up, Up & AWAY!

Ahhhh!!! It's Monday!

This weekend went EXTREMELY fast!

Here are some pics from the weekend...

Class reunion! 

Love these two! Leah & Stef...one of the only pics I have from the night...how did that happen?!

Of course, my BFF, Christa!

Another one of my good friends, Brooke!

Pre-5k pic!

Post-5k results! Stef & I tied for 1st in our age group (20–29)...we were really pleased with our time and I'd say it was well deserved...esp. since we both felt "crampy" at the half way point!

Overall, it was a really good weekend. I LOVED seeing my classmates—especially the ones I rarely see and those that have families and careers now. 

I spent yesterday with my papa (John). We, of course, grilled and hung out and watched TV. He really is a great dad...along with my stepdad, Mike. I'm pretty lucky to have 2 (amazing) sets of parents! 

 Now I'm leaving for my plane to Philly...stay tuned! I will try to post as much as possible!

The Time Has Come the Walrus said...

I will be indisposed as of tonight around 5pm! To an eventful weekend! Running around, doing errands, packing, planning, reuniting, dancing, singing, celebrating...yada yadaaaaa!!! I'm so excited it's unreal! (Yes, I know...only my 5 year...but this has been a long 5 years!)

Hopefully I can get on here and blog about my trip to Philly next week! Stay tuned...

The guys in my class—first playoff birth in EG! :)

Friends since forever!

08 girls on drill team <3

Someone was always having friends over! 

Here's another senior pic for ya!

Powder puff! 

Friends since forever!

Senior dance 2008

Friends since forever!

Sunny Summer Cravings!

I'm craving lake time right now...especially since the sun has been out the last couple of days!

Boy, do I have some treats for you today! Here are some summer (lake time) favorite recipes of mine! 

Gin Buckets!

1 3⁄4 liters gin
2 liters Sprite
1 (12 oz.) can frozen lemonade concentrate
1 (12 oz.) can frozen limeade concentrate
2 lemons (sliced)
3 limes (sliced)
Slice an orange for a little mixture (if you'd like)
Ice (of course)

Directions: 

1. Slice lemons and limes...in rounds.

2. Mix all ingredients together in a bucket (some people put them in coolers...clean coolers of course!)

3. ALlow to sit/chill for 20 minutes before serving

4. Enjoy!

Cucumber Sub

These are the ingredients I chose to use in my cucumber subs. These are the items I prefer on a sandwich.  Guess what? you don’t have to follow my recipe.  Make something you will enjoy! I happen to be a HUGE fan of both dijon mustard and laughing cow cheese.

Cut your cucumber to make it appropriate for a sub sandwich and scoop out the seeds. The sandwich fillings will go there!

Greek Pasta Salad

1 small package tri-coloured pasta spirals (about 3 cups dry)

1 small container (about a cup) solid feta cheese (or crumbles, if you prefer)
1 small container (about a cup) whole Kalamata olives (or sliced & pitted if you prefer)
1 package grape tomatoes
1 cucumber, sliced
1 green or red bell pepper, chopped

Dressing:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/8 cup red wine vinegar
1/8 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or 2 Tbsp. dried
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. oregano
1/8 tsp. garlic powder

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain & rinse in cool water. Set aside to cool completely.

In a large salad bowl, combine the cheese, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, & bell pepper.

Mix together all dressing ingredients

S'more Pops

I'm thinking these are pretty self explanatory...who doesn't love s'mores in the Summer?!

Have a great Tuesday! 

Recap!

It's Monday already?! 

Wowza!

I had a crazy busy weekend to say the least! Here are some photos from it!

Kayla & Brian got married!

One of my best friends in the world—Christa!

One of my other best friends—Brittney!

My group of friends since elementary—we're missing a couple of girls from the group!  (Brittney, Katie, Kayla *the bride!*, Christa, me, and Bergen) Sorry our eyes look weird—stupid IPhone!

My niece, Nora, turned 4!

My nieces and I. 

Hands down the best pic I have of the weekend—sooo pumped about her Dora doll that she's wanted since Christmas!

So cute! :)

The weekend has definitely caught up with me...so sleepy today! I have to be a trooper for this week through (after) next weekend...like as in until June 24th I can finally take a breath! Work, weddings, class reunion, traveling to Philly for work...Here we go!

Association

It's funny how if we see something once and remember it, we associate it with a certain word or meaning when it comes up again. Well...here's something I bumped into today, while on Pinterest, font/type searching.

Download the fonts below!

Tuscan  |  Show Boat  |  Sail

Calamity Jane  |  Villa Didot  |  QumpellkaNo12

Arwen  |  Coventry Garden  |  Bolton

Hill House

"Hill House" is a font I associated with one of my favorite shows...American Horror Story. The show uses it in their opening and closing credits. This show is veryyyy creepy...so I have always thought of this font as eerie or uneasy.

And now I see it with a bunch of cute, light colored fonts...as if it's supposed to be attractive or welcoming...uhhhh no.

Happy Friday! Have a great weekend!

PS—I got my body scan done over lunch. Of course the weight isn't down as much as I wanted...which is obvious that it's turning into muscle and no longer fat. 

I have lost 4/.5" around my middle, 2" on my upper chest, and smaller numbers on my thighs and arms in the last month! 4" is unreal! I was sort of bummed when I saw the scale hadn't moved much and my body fat hadn't gone down significantly...but the inches are gone. That's a bigger deal than what the scale says! At least I'm headed in the right direction. HOLLA! I deserve a beer or two this weekend for that! You too—have a few for me! :)

5 Years?!

I am one week and 3 days out, from my 5 year class reunion.

Only 5 years, you say? It's felt a lot longer than that, BUT I am very excited to see everyone. 

Here are a couple throwbacks (yes, I know it's Wednesday and not Thursday—"TBT" throwback Thursday, for those of you who are unaware.) More photos to come, next week, before the weekend!

Last First day Day Aug. 2007
*I remember this well...it was a crazy summer for rain...notice the pool flooded!
I graduated w/approximately 75 people—one of the "bigger" classes to go through EG.

One of my senior pics...I miss that long, colorful hair!
And those dancer legs! Meeeow!

The last football game my senior year—the senior walk across the football field.
This was shortly after beating Emmetsburg—getting EG a bid to the playoffs! (I'm down at
the end w/the other senior cheerleader.) One of the best memories of high school...we were all so happy! We even had a bonfire at the football field the next night to celebrate (no alchy allowed, of course).

My classmates and teammates on drill team. We were always there for each other and most definitely stuck together. I miss them so much!