I hijacked Brent's big Adidas duffel bag. Unfortunately, my great little red rolling suitcase that works as carry-on just won't quite fit a big pink yoga mat. So I'll be checking luggage on this trip unless I can convince NWA that my bag falls within the carry-on limit. Not likely...so...
Bye-bye, $30.
But I'm pretty much packed. With a lot of clothes for a 3-day trip. But I'm assuming I'll need a new set of workout clothes each day, and then something clean to wear in the evening post-training. And a computer so I can watch the DVD and practice my tracks in the evening. And a camera and journal so I can document the weekend.
Excited. And ready to be exhausted.
Chi-town, here I come! Now, off to get 5 hours of sleep before I need to wake up and do my final check before going to the airport. (Note to self: even though the airplanes rumbling overhead can be loud and frustrating, the proximity is a wonderful thing for 7 am flights. So stop complaining!)
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Gearing up
On Friday morning, I depart for Chicago. I'll be doing a weekend training to get certified in BodyFlow, one of the group fitness classes offered at my fitness studio. I'm really excited but also getting a bit nervous. It will be an exhausting weekend, with 9 hours of training each day (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). But I'm really excited to start on this journey.
Making progress toward one of my New Year's goals. Here we go!
Making progress toward one of my New Year's goals. Here we go!
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Foodie?
I'm in love with Kowalski's. I went there after my workout this morning, and as usual, walked out with a bag full of fresh produce and other goodies I've been wanting to try.
Blueberries and celery. Muesli and other whole-grain breakfast cereals. Bell peppers and tomatoes.
The little trips remind me of my regular stops at Billa Heute and the Naschmarkt when I was living in Vienna. Picking up groceries for the next few days. Lots of fresh foods. Experimenting with new cooking methods and recipes with Becky after a walk through the Naschmarkt. Nothing at all like the wide-aisled mega grocery store chains. (Now, if only I had my Envirosax bags back then--I have a set and keep at least one in my purse at all times. They definitely beat the bags I reused in Europe.)
I may be paying a bit more for my groceries at Kowalski's, but I love the atmosphere, the variety is great, and it inspires me to make REAL food instead of a just-add-water boxed meal.
On the menu for tonight: turkey-stuffed bell peppers (from an old issue of Healthy Cooking magazine gifted to me).
Blueberries and celery. Muesli and other whole-grain breakfast cereals. Bell peppers and tomatoes.
The little trips remind me of my regular stops at Billa Heute and the Naschmarkt when I was living in Vienna. Picking up groceries for the next few days. Lots of fresh foods. Experimenting with new cooking methods and recipes with Becky after a walk through the Naschmarkt. Nothing at all like the wide-aisled mega grocery store chains. (Now, if only I had my Envirosax bags back then--I have a set and keep at least one in my purse at all times. They definitely beat the bags I reused in Europe.)
I may be paying a bit more for my groceries at Kowalski's, but I love the atmosphere, the variety is great, and it inspires me to make REAL food instead of a just-add-water boxed meal.
On the menu for tonight: turkey-stuffed bell peppers (from an old issue of Healthy Cooking magazine gifted to me).
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