Saturday, January 29, 2011

Gaga makes ya Gogo

So it's a month into the New Year which means most people's New Year resolutions are beginning to fade. I'm bound and determined to keep mine up. The whole fitness healthy thing needs to become a lifestyle not just a thing.

In the gym today, I was getting slugging during the middle of my cardio. Until GaGa came on of course. Something about the upbeat tempos make me work harder. Yes, this is nothing new. It's proven that music helps to enhance work outs. But the secret is to find music that speaks to you and encourages you to really break a sweat and make your body go.

Hope all of you find your Gogo music!

XoXo

Thursday, January 27, 2011

SnOOHw Baby


For the record, I'm a summer type of girl. But if it is going to be cold then by all means snow is an absolute must.

This morning I took my beloved pup for a stroll down our usual dirt road that just happens to be layered with a little powder today. The walk just put me in a great mood because the air was fresh and the views tantalized my brainwaves. GORGEOUS!

Lately, I find it difficult at times to be my positive self so I'm trying new ways to get those happy chemicals flowing. Today, I found the perfect solution.

Hope you enjoy one of my pictures from today's walk :)

XoXo

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Grow Up Slow

Last night I met up with a good friend of mine. Like most women, we had some high quality girl talk that allowed us to talk about our emotions and explore the personal world we are immersed in. During this in-depth conversation, we realized that while we rushed ourselves to act mature and strive for adulthood, adulthood really is not all it's cracked up to be.

Then it made me wonder just why growing up is so bittersweet. It is exciting to discover who you are as a person and where you fit into the world. However, it can be quite unsettling not knowing where your future may lead. So far early twenties can be overly stressful. For instance, I hate not knowing where I'll be a few years from now. People with the most detailed life plans are failing these days because jobs are found with 30% preparation and 70% luck. Bummer. So those of you who are in college feeling burnt out with the light at the end of the tunnel light-years away, I feel your pain.

Solution to the unknown and stress? I would say do not think too far ahead. Truly enjoy where you're at each day yet stay focused on the possible future. Enjoying the journey will make the outcome much more worthwhile than if you were completely miserable along the way. Keep an open mind to all opportunities. Be versatile. Stand out from the rest. And most importantly, surround yourself around people that will support, guide, and encourage you.

XoXo