Updated Pictures

For my birthday I bought myself a bouquet of flowers. We're all shaking off "old man winter" and ready to stretch our legs out and enjoy spring & summer. So off I've been enjoying Chi Town and finding some "new favorite stores" of mine. Enjoy the pictures!

Ciao!

P90X wk 2

Ok little behind on this one since I’m in the middle of week 3, but let me share my thoughts on week 2. I found myself struggling to workout, always having an excuse to not do it. Of course I did but I didn’t “Bring It” each workout. So for whatever reason I was feeling lazy and wanting to just stop thank God I didn’t. On day six of week 2 I snapped out of it and “Brought It” and what a difference it made. I realized that I am the only one who can stop me from progressing forward and achieving the physical goal I seek. Since then I have been pushing myself to another level and I love the feeling I get knowing I am changing into the woman I want to be!

Cracking the windows open

Last week was a beautiful week. The skies were clear from the gray clouds I have grown accustomed to these past months. What a treat it was and I suddenly felt like getting ready for spring. I went out and bought some candles for my little patio and some decorations. We swept the patio and started getting it all “pretty” for the evenings I was already planning on spending out there.

In the spring cleaning mood I started opening windows around the apartment. These windows haven’t been open since late October so it was a little difficult. Like an old grumpy man refusing to let its grip go I struggled to crack my windows open. Finally with one big pull I opened it and a cool whoosh of fresh air came in. Ahhh how great it felt, I lit my new candle and started cleaning my place.

The beautiful weather didn’t last long, first day of spring here in Chicago it snowed! I went outside and brought in my new patio candles and décor…guess I was too early.

Loving it!

The other day I had to go to the suburbs for a business event. Hours later my business partners and I were searching for a place to eat, frustrated I yelled, “Take me back to the city!” about an hour later I was sitting at a table in the middle of Lincoln Park. Ahhh it was wonderful to be back in this crazy, full-of-life city. The weather is changing, still cold but the snow is melted and everyone is coming out of hibernation.

Today I did something I haven’t been able to do in over 8 months…and that was shop for me! I picked up a skirt, white tank and “girly stuff” and Victorias Secret! Ohhh how I enjoyed this day and look forward to many more to come.

Birthday Meltdown

Anyone who knows me….really knows me understands how my birthday is a big deal. I love celebrating…Me! I love the balloons, streamers, confetti, PRESENTS, well wishes, cards, hugs, smiles and laughs. It’s a day that I feel loved and special.

Of course I knew that my 38th birthday would be different but one day on my way home from work, the reality hit me, and hit me hard. I sat at the very back of the bus and cried knowing that I would truly be alone this birthday. It would be just another day! That has never happened and I fell apart knowing the truth of it. But of course true to form, after two days I pulled myself together and chalked it up to being another one of those “first”. I have no expectations this year and I think that is the wisest thing I can do. I will find someway of making it special!

Cause that’s what I do!

P90X week 1

Week one down and I’m feeling great! Sore…but great. I love the variety in the program and how motivating it is. I’m already seeing a difference in my body and that only reinforces my commitment to seeing the whole program through and to "Bringing It" each and every day!