Happy Thursday! It's been a heck of a busy week and I think I need more than a weekend to recover. A vacation to Maui would probably do, but that's definitely not in the budget (reporter probs)🌸Anyway, let's jump into this weeks thinking out loud!
1. Last Thursday was National Puppy Day and it was a fantastic day! My social media feeds were filled with loads of puppies which was such a nice change. Normally my feeds are filled with news, but seeings tons of puppies just made my day. Of course I had to share some pictures of Cora. I miss this goofball more than ever, but my parents send me pictures all the time and I know she's in good hands💜
2. I did a story a few days ago with a group promoting international happiness day. I didn't even know that was a thing, but they had a massive wall with sticky notes where people could write how they share happiness with others. I added a note of my own and of course I said I bake with others😜Ironically I had just brought in brownies to work that morning.
3. I'm still experimenting with waves in my hair. I do love beachy waves, but it just takes so long to do with long hair and time isn't always on my side in news. I'm still trying to figure out what hairspray works best for making my hair stay wavy, if anyone has suggestions for a long lasting hairspray please let me know!
4. A few days ago I did a story of a five year old girl who started her own lip balm business. She, along with a little help from her mom, makes all natural and vegan varieties in a ton of flavors. She was sweet enough to give me one and it's probably the best lip balm I've ever owned. It keeps my lips moisturized for hours, but with other brands I always feel like I have to reapply. They ship them so if you're interested you can check them out here.
5. Getting back into the running groove is a lot harder than I thought it would be. Granted I knew I wouldn't be able to jump back in and just pound out 12 or more miles, but I definitely thought it wouldn't take this long. I'm still doing pretty short mileage, per my doctors orders, but of course it's frustrating. I want to get back out there, train, and run races, but it's definitely difficult to slowly build up. My doctor wants to make sure my meniscus is totally healed so I don't risk the possibility of tearing it again. I'm trying to be grateful and take the small victories as they come, but I'm impatient and want to run😬
6. Despite the cooler than normal weather I'm craving pressed juicery😍I wish they had locations in the midwest, but sadly they don't. So basically I need to take a trip out to Cali ASAP or just move out there. Pressed is made from all fruits, veggies, and nuts so it's good for you. It's also crazy delicious, definitely try it if you haven't👌
7. Harper Lee is the best💜I've always loved To Kill A Mockingbird, but the more I learn about her the more I love her. She was an incredible lady and this quote is so true. If you've never read anything by her check her out.
Have a great Thursday and a terrific weekend!
What is your favorite book and why?
What is your favorite way to share happiness with others?
Happy Thursday! This week flew by and I'm definitely not complaining😁I finally get a little bit of nice weather to enjoy for my weekend so I'm pretty excited. Another reporter wanted to check out Orangetheory so I'm heading back this morning and I'm looking forward to another butt kicking workout💪Before I babble too much, let's jump into this weeks thinking out loud!
1. I'm slightly obsessed with Orangetheory Fitness now. A coworker and I went and it was so much fun. We were pushing each other the entire time and when our legs were shaking at the end we couldn't stop laughing. I've never been one to work out with another person, but Orangetheory is still independent but has that support aspect. It's really fun and I highly recommend trying it! The only downside is it's expensive to join, but dropping in every once in awhile is a nice change to the usual workout routine.
2. The friend I went to Orangetheory with talked the next day and we were both shocked to not be super sore. I loved that after the hard workout the coach cooled us down really well. He was joking that I'd need to use a scooter at the grocery store because the day before orangetheory was leg day and I went a little harder than normal, which was definitely not my best idea.
3. This may come as a shock, but I did another story with a dog😜I got to meet Katie comfort dog who spent time serving in Parkland Florida after the shooting. Her handlers were all amazing and Katie was a total sweetie. I have so much love and respect for the work that Lutheran Church Charities K9 Comfort Dog team does. The dogs are so well trained and the handlers are all amazing people. I'm so blessed to have a job were I get to meet so many remarkable people.
4. I've been working on wearing my hair with curls more, but it's just so much work! Any thoughts ladies? And any tips on how to get curls to hold in the mist/rain?
5. This quote is so true, but can be so hard to do. Sometimes it seems like everything is going wrong for you, but going right for someone else. It's so easy to be envious or jealous of that person because they seem to have it all. Instead of being jealous of that person be happy for them. While it may not seem like the easiest thing to do in the moment, rooting for someone else's successes feels good. Besides, when you're celebrating a victory maybe they'll stand along and cheer for you. But always be good to be people even if they're not good to you.
Have a terrific Thursday and a fantastic weekend!
What's your favorite way to workout?
What are you looking forward to the most about spring?
Happy Thursday! Holy smokes it's been a crazy week. I feel like I need a few weeks vacation just to catch my breath from the whirlwind of activity that's happened in the past few days. It's been a ton of fun, but I'm also glad it's the weekend! Anyway, let's jump into this weeks thinking out loud.
1. On Saturday I got to jump into an OrangeTheory Fitness class for work. I gave a first hand account of what I thought of the class after testing it out. I can honestly say it was a BLAST! If you're competitive and want to push yourself, orangetheory is definitely for you! Even though the instructors say it's not meant to be competitive when your heart rate is on the screen and you see everyone else's up there too you're going to push yourself harder. You get one class free so it's worth checking out. I'm going back this morning with a coworker and I'm super pumped about it💪
2. I got to hangout with this cutie yesterday afternoon. She's a comfort dog with lutheran church charities and she goes into the local police department one day a week to visit with officers and victims. She was the calmest dog I ever met, plus she's a total sweetheart. Dogs just make everything better💜
3. I got several questions about where I got my workout clothes from when I posted this picture in my instagram stories. My leggings and shirt are from Carrie Underwood's Calia line at Dick's Sporting Goods and my shoes are Nike. As far as I know the leggings are not made anymore in that print because it was a limited edition print. All of her line is really fantastic workout wear, it is pricey, but it's good quality.
4. One of my stories this past week I was doing a live shot and kept getting stared down by a llama. His name is Bob and all I could think about was the children's book series Llama Llama. I can still recite all the words to llama llama red pajama from reading it so many times to a little boy I used to babysit for🙈
5. The struggle is so real! Leg day was two days ago and I still feel like I'm dying. I just might die at orangetheory today🙆I had to climb a zillion flights of stairs at the state capitol hours after my lift and I thought I was going to cry...anyone else feel the leg day pain?!
6. This week I've really been trying to embrace being brave. There's been a lot going on both personally and professionally and I'm trying to tackle it all head on. I don't want to miss out on any amazing opportunities, but I'm also the type to leap before I look. I love a good adventure and there's some really exciting stuff coming up that hopefully I can share with you guys sooner rather than later! Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. It's in the moments where I have stepped out that I've learned and grown the most.
Have a terrific Thursday, a great weekend, and a very safe St. Patrick's Day🍀🎉🍀
What's your favorite workout?
Do you do anything fun for St. Patrick's day?
