TGIF everyone! Today is a very happy Friday for me, because Dan is coming home from a work trip! He left right after we came home from Mexico, so it's been a very long three weeks without him. We have a lot of fun plans after he comes back, but are also spending a lot of time relaxing too (he had to work 15 hour days every day for the entire 3 weeks..eek!). Besides that- I have a lot of fun and different things to share with you all for my Top Five Friday post! I hope you enjoy and manage to relax this weekend!
It might have to do with the hot, hot, HOT weather we've been having lately, but I can't stop listening to Latin/Spanish/Carribbean music lately. One of my favorite genres is Reggaeton, which is kind of like Latin hip hop. Wisin is one of my favorite artists, and I have been listening to his albums (El Sobreviviente and El Regreso Del Sobreviviente). They always make me want to dance and put me in the best mood!
Podcast
Homecoming
This was definitely one of my favorite podcasts last year, and I'm so excited that the new "season" is out! There's only been one episode so far, but I'm already completely hooked. It's picking up where the last season left off, with new characters being introduced. This year, the creators are also coming out with a companion novel, and a series is in the works with Amazon (with none other than Julia Roberts set to star). Check it out!
I have been looking for the perfect utility jacket for what seems like years- I had one that was ok, but not perfect, that I bought for really cheap from HM back in college, but I had to get rid of it last year. Ever since, I've been looking for a replacement. I wanted to get a jacket that I loved instead of just one that was good enough, which I knew meant that I would have to spend a bit more money. I originally found one from Gap that looked great online, but ended up being awful in person. Then, when I was running errands at the mall, I happened into Madewell to look around, and found THE jacket. I knew as soon as I saw it that it was the one, and it looked even better on!
The material is really high quality, and the color is the perfect shade of green. I love the fact that it has a zipper, along with plenty of pockets (that don't make the jacket too puffy). The sleeves are the perfect length, and the size is just right for me. It was expensive, but I know that I'll get so much use out of the jacket and be able to wear it for years to come! Sometimes, waiting for the right piece is worth it!
Shows
Big Brother - It's been so hard for me to keep up with the show this year! Since they air a few times a week, I feel like I'm always trying to keep up. So far there aren't too many stand outs for me, and the big disappointment of the season (for me) is not getting to see Christmas actually compete in any physical challenges this summer! I hope she comes back in a future season so we can see her school all of the "super tough" guys.
America's Got Talent - To be honest, I'm not that overwhelmed by any of the acts this year. I'm kind of getting tired of the abundance of sob stories and singers (which makes me sound like an awful person...it just seems like this year EVERY contestant has an awful story). Maybe I'll change my mind after the live shows start, but so far I'm not impressed.
SYTYCD - I'm loving the format for this year, but I can't believe we'll only get to see 10 dancers in the live shows! It seems like there are a lot of super talented dancers this season, so I'm really sad we will have to see a lot of them go home. I have a few favorites so far- Kaylee, Dassy, and the Russian duo (ahhh their dances give me all the feels!). Can't wait to see the teams get formed and the final 10 get chosen!
World of Dance - Can I just come back as Eva Igo in my next life? She is SO incredible, and just takes my breath away every time she dances. I think she should win the entire competition (and if she doesn't, I'm rooting for Keone and Mari!)
Friends from College - Pretty much the only non-reality show I'm watching currently! I just started watching this Netflix series, and I'm obsessed with it. So funny and clever and unique. If you haven't watched it yet, get on it!
Random
Simple Habit app
To be completely honest, I've never been much of a meditator. I'm much more of a skeptic, and even though I love doing yoga, I always skip out on the quiet meditation at the end of a flow. In college, I took a tai-chi class (which I loved), but during our 10 minute meditation at the beginning of the class, I could never get my mind to relax (might also be because it was an 8AM class which meant I was just trying to stay awake). I've been having issues sleeping lately, so I decided to just give it another try by downloading a free app, and going through a nighttime guided meditation. Now, I'm a complete convert! I'm not sure if it's because the meditations are guided, so I just listen along and don't find my mind wandering, or the fact that these are more "active" (lots of tensing the body and relaxing to get your body to get ready to sleep), but I'm loving it. There are so many options you can use to customize the meditations- from length to activity to mood- that I know I will always find the perfect one for me.
What do you like to listen to in the summer? Favorite shows? Do you meditate?
OMG I felt the same way about AGT and thought that made me insensitive...lol. I just want to see their talent, I don't need to hear their "story". But of course my husband says that's all part of the show!
Yay for Dan coming home! Are you going to pick him up at the airport wearing no underwear? I love hat jacket on you! I downloaded the meditation app but that's as far as I got. :/ I probably REALLY NEED IT. But, I keep forgetting about it.
15 hour days?! ouch! hope you guys get some relaxing time. i will have to check Friends from College out, i've been looking for a new netflix show. that jacket is perfect on you! i was looking for something similar for years but eventually gave up. i'll have to try that one, though my main problem was always the length in the sleeves and in general. everything is too short lol.
Yay for your husband coming home! Wow, that is a really long time away!
I'm glad you're more into meditation. I think a lot more people would like it if they realized that you don't have to get your head perfectly clear (is that even possible?), you just have to be more aware of the thoughts going in and out of your mind. Like anything else, it takes practice to get better at it and start getting more out of the practice. It's not for everyone, but I think there are a lot of misconceptions around what it means to meditate that scare away people who would otherwise really benefit from it.
Dan used to be really into that, but I've never really followed it. I heard that Lance Armstrong started a podcast to talk about it..you might like checking it out!
Happy Thursday everyone! Today I have a different type of post to share today. I don't talk about relationships or my dating life much on the blog, but I'm switching it up today! I got married last Friday, and I thought it would be fun to share some relationship rules that I broke while Dan and I dated. I'll also be sharing some wedding pictures! We got married at the Butterfly Falls at the Hidden Valley Inn in Belize (more on the Inn in upcoming posts!), and the pictures turned out absolutely amazing. Since we had a "just the two of us" ceremony, there's not much to talk about the actual wedding. In lieu of a full post on that, I'll be sharing some background information on our relationship, along with wedding photos and some #ThrowbackThursday pictures. I hope you enjoy (and I promise- back to running stuff next week!) Guys are immature, so date someone older I've always read in magazines (which, by the way, have the worst datin
Hi everyone and Happy Tuesday! Today I'll be recapping my race this weekend, the Towpath Half Marathon. Overall, I had a great experience at the race and would definitely recommend it! Before I dive into the mile-by-mile recap, I just wanted to give some overall thoughts and reviews of the race as a whole. The Towpath Marathon features three races- a full marathon, half marathon and 10k. All three races are in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, but all run different courses. The half and 10k start at the Brandywine Ski Resort, while the full starts at the Boston Mills Ski Resort (where the expo is held). The course is mostly on a narrow crushed limestone trail that is relatively flat. There are a few sections that were paved and a few small walking bridges that provided the only real inclines. It's really hard to pass people (particularly near the turn where it's two-way traffic) since the trail is so narrow. There are a lot of water stations, and each o
Happy Weekend everyone! Today, I'll be doing a review of another group exercise I do at my gym called Group Power ! Let's get right into it. First off, the description in our program guide is "This 60-minute barbell program strengthens all your major muscles in an inspiring, motivating group environment with simple, athletic movements such as squats, lunges, presses and curls." I don't exactly look like this when I'm curling..but you get the idea! Let me tell you, this is one intense workout! For the entire 60 minutes, we're constantly moving and lifting and by the end I'm a pool of sweat! We work out all the major muscle groups - Legs, Chest, Triceps, Biceps, Glutes, Shoulders, and Core with light to moderate weights. We also use a step to do exercises like chest presses and split squats. For each song, we focus on one muscle group, and do a variety of exercises with lots of repetitions, set to the beat of the music. The tempo of the
OMG I felt the same way about AGT and thought that made me insensitive...lol. I just want to see their talent, I don't need to hear their "story". But of course my husband says that's all part of the show!
ReplyDeleteUgh it's so frustrating!!
DeleteI love Madewell and that jacket is super cute! Hope you enjoy it. Have a great weekend with your hubby
ReplyDeleteYay for Dan coming home! Are you going to pick him up at the airport wearing no underwear? I love hat jacket on you! I downloaded the meditation app but that's as far as I got. :/ I probably REALLY NEED IT. But, I keep forgetting about it.
ReplyDeleteHAHA oh Suzy ;) You just need to set a reminder to do your meditation every day! Once the kids are napping or asleep, then just do it!
DeleteThe AGT sob stories - I cant with them. I thought I was the only one. i can actually predict outcomes depending on the story lol
ReplyDeleteUgh it's the worst!! I don't care about your life!! (so insensitive whoops)
Delete15 hour days?! ouch! hope you guys get some relaxing time. i will have to check Friends from College out, i've been looking for a new netflix show. that jacket is perfect on you! i was looking for something similar for years but eventually gave up. i'll have to try that one, though my main problem was always the length in the sleeves and in general. everything is too short lol.
ReplyDeleteNo idea how he survived it...too much work for me! This one probably won't work for you then..the sleeves were ALMOST too short on me :(
DeleteYay for your husband coming home! Wow, that is a really long time away!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're more into meditation. I think a lot more people would like it if they realized that you don't have to get your head perfectly clear (is that even possible?), you just have to be more aware of the thoughts going in and out of your mind. Like anything else, it takes practice to get better at it and start getting more out of the practice. It's not for everyone, but I think there are a lot of misconceptions around what it means to meditate that scare away people who would otherwise really benefit from it.
I think having a guided meditation helps so much, at least for a beginner like me. I know some people like silence, but it's NOT for me!!
DeleteWe've been watching the Tour de France for the past 2 weeks! Not sure what I'll do when that is over.
ReplyDeleteDan used to be really into that, but I've never really followed it. I heard that Lance Armstrong started a podcast to talk about it..you might like checking it out!
DeleteI am going to have to download that app as it sounds perfect!
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