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Ballet, Pilates and Yoga in One
Day 6 of AWESOME I found myself sweating my buns off again (one of my fave hobbies) on the Upper East Side at a Pure Yoga class called Figure 4. Fate brought me and this workout together; a couple...
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Put Your Glove Where (HIS) Mouth Is
On Day 33, I pushed the comfort zone. Craving a new thrill and cross-training activity, I immediately got excited (and scared) when a co-worker suggested we take a boxing lesson at Trinity Boxing Club...
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Beets, Lemons and a Little Mahi
Today’s Awesome was simple. I cooked for myself. I’m not sure what it is about having my own apartment (it’s my first!) but it’s making me want to get out all the pots and pans and make a big mess....
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Axles, Loops and Salchows
Today I went back to the rink. Although it might seem like I skate every day, given the fact that I’ve mentioned it about 63782 times since starting this blog, I actually haven’t laced up my skates in...
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Strobe Lights Enhance Exercise Part Two
My very first post shared the exhilarating experience of intense cycling complete with DJ, strobe lights and dance. Today’s Awesome was connected to finding an equally stimulating workout in the Windy...
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A Moment for the Resolution
In the midst of all-you-can-drink parties, family gatherings and sight-seeing adventures, I took a time out to ponder the notion of the resolution. Unlike previous years, I’ve decided not to rush the...
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Let the Sun Shine in
Today the sun came out. Literally and figuratively. Yes. It was the coldest day Chicago has seen in 2 years. And Yes. It felt like hypothermia was upon me after3.4 minutes out the door. But. The...
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For the Love of Role-Modeling
This past week, a younger co-worker asked to shadow me at work; I was offered the opportunity to coach a group of figure skaters ages 6-8; I was assigned a prospective candidate to interview for my...
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Just Do It.
Today’s workout was Awesome. Why? Because. I set a goal and I met it. I told myself that no matter what — I was going to get to a certain number. No excuses. Recently, I’ve been feeling more lethargic...
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Valentine’s Day with Balls
Today is (was) Valentine’s Day. I wouldn’t have known… Except. When I got to work this morning there were numerous tables with roses covering our enormous lobby and multiple individuals were walking...
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The Running Path
I started running outside this week. As mentioned in previous posts, I really started running last year. Previous to that time, I ran because I was a) forced by figure skating coaches b) wanted to...
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Preparing to Relax… the Au-Naturel Way
I’m going to Greece this week. It’s a much anticipated trip. Not only because I’m heading to a foreign nation I’ve never been to (love this), but because…. I need a vacation. I’m sure some (most?) can...
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Lean In and Get Over It
Last week was rough. I was in the midst of working hard (showing off my tan) in my third day back in the office since my Greek odyssey, when I was unexpectedly cast in a commercial for...
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Turning it around… part II/Random Acts of (Kind) Surprise
Today was day 4 of the elevators in my newly renovated building not working. If you know me… then you know that I don’t take to these types of injustices well. I live on the 23rd floor. And hiking up...
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Home-Running it Through the Bucket List
Number 11 on my bucket list this summer was to join a summer sports league. I put it on my bucket list because I’ve never actually joined a recreational sports team for young professionals. I’ve seen...
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Inspiration Fridays
That time has come upon us. It’s Friday. The first day of the weekend. Time to reflect on the week and plan weekend adventures. Today I’m getting listy. Here are the people, in no particular order,...
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I Live Where Now?? What Happened This Year??
365 days ago my (former) roomie and I started a new life chapter: The Chicago years. It happened. 1 year ago today. I would say I’m shocked at how fast it’s gone by but then… SO MUCH SHIT has...
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New Year’s Resolutions in Reverse: A Good-bye to 2013
The first few days of the New Year are upon us. This can only mean one thing: New. Year. Obligatory. Post. Just in case the other 97627346 bloggers, hard-hitting CNN journalists (seriously – CNN –...
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The Olympics of Inspiration: The Olympics (what else??)
The Olympics are here. This means precisely 3 things. 1) Every tech gadget I own, including the original iPod touch, is in use, sometimes simultaneously, to stream events, watch replays, double...
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