Turbo Kick

Every Mondays and Wednesdays G and I have been taking a class at 24 Hour Fitness called Turbo Kick.  It's a pretty intense kick boxing class, and oh so much fun!  We jab, uppercut, kick, and way more.  Each time I leave, I'm sore for the next 2 days (which means I'm either really really out of shape, or it's a really good class.)  It seems like there's a pretty loyal following because I see the same people over and over again, and the instructor knows a lot of them by name.  We've only gone 3 times so far, but we love it.  It's turbo kickin' our asses.

This is one of the moves we do.  We "Sumo squat" and jump like 8 times in a row in one round... and we do like 3 or 4 rounds. It hurts so good!

It's Time to Rock n' Roll!

My 12 week training program started this week.  I'm following the Hal Higdon Half Marathon - Novice 1 Program.  It's been so cold this winter that my running habits are struggling just a little bit.  I've only been running 3-5 miles about once a week, down from my 3-5 miles 3-5 times a week.  Now, just 12 weeks out from the race, it's time to really get my booty in gear.  As part of my program, I'm also incorporating a little kick boxing on Mondays and Wednesdays.  G joined the downtown 24 Hour Fitness club, so we are taking the Turbo Kick class together.  Today was our first day, and it kicked our asses.  But it hurt so good!  Back on the grind tomorrow!

I figured if I blog about it, I'm putting it out there and I really really have to hold myself accountable throughout this training process.  It's my first long race, and I gotta make sure that these little legs can go the distance. 

Parterns in Crime

A little glimpse into 15 years from now. . .

Roman:  Ok, so how do we work this?  Xavier:  Dude, hot girls 9 o'clock in the other car.

Roman:  What is that over there?  Look.  Xavier:  What's down here?  Look.

Roman:  What are you talking about down there?  Xavier:  What are you talking about over there?

Roman:  I think I know how to work this thing!  Let's go!  Xavier:  Dude, hot girls in the other car!  9 o'clock!

Monday Night Obsession

 

I've tried and tried to like Glee, but each time I try, I can only get through about 15 minutes of an episode before I want to change the channel.  Some people get so surprised when I say I don't watch it.  But this new show Smash has got me hooked!  I don't even care if it's at 10pm on a Monday night, and I'm grumpy the next morning.  I gotta have my Monday night Smash fix. 

I guess it comes as no surprise.  I love singing, dancing, and making music, and I love watching other people singing, dancing, and making music too.  It's been a long time since I've been glued to a fictional series.  Dare I say I've even been losing interest in the new Law and Order SVU season?  Gasp!

Bids for Kids!

The 4/5 Team (staggered from left to right):  Jeff, me, TC, Dana, Darren, Donna, and Kim

 

Last night I attended my school's annual auction.  As expected, we all had a blast.  It was held at The Hall at Fauntleroy, as it has always been since I've started teaching.  There was great company, delicious dinner, decadent dessert, and an abundance of wine.  You can't go wrong with that.  I wish I had a picture with Donna, Mark, and Rachel, but unfortunately the photography didn't seem to come around.  Boy, did we have fun.

I also had to give a quick speech in the middle of the program, something I hadn't done since I was the maid of honor at Tin's wedding, so I had to make sure to not drink too much wine (because I didn't want a repeat of my maid of honor speech.  Disaster!).  I will say that I had just enough wine to give me a tiny bit of liquid courage.  All went well, and immediately after my speech, we raised $17,000 (unofficially) in one round!  Thanks for all the generosity, everyone!  The children are so lucky to have support from a great community.

Greatest Voice of All

She spent the last part of her life battling drug abuse, so to hear of her passing was not so much of a shock, but at the same time it was really shocking.  I couldn't believe one of most powerful singers of my time was gone!  If there is any vocalist out there that was really special in my life, it was her.  I think I sang this song throughout most of my childhood.  It brought my family together and took me to the stage for the first time, and many many times after.  I think I sang it so much that, to a lot of my family,  this song still and always will remind them of me.  You will always be remembered, Miss Whitney, and thanks for lots of good memories.  My family and I will remember you just like this. . .

The Course is Up!

The Rock and Roll marathon series is hitting Seattle on June 23rd.  David, Mar, and I registered for the half-marathon back in October.  In years past, the 13.1 mile course started in Tukwila and went up to Seattle.  This year, it's a new course and they finally announced the exact course just last week.  I don't know whether to be excited or scared, but I'm surely feeling both.  All the chia seeds in the world can't prepare me for my first half.  Eek!  Wait, I mean... Woohoo!?...

The New Rock and Roll Course