gym day

shoes: nordstrom, socks: pimkie [spain], pants: zara, tank top: h&m, shirt: rue21, belt: gift, coat: old navy

{the snow has disappeared and been replaced with yucky rain. it was even warm enough to take off my jacket and take pictures... goodness Moscow weather, you are very confusing}

It's hump day!!! and today I finally got back to the gym... hip hip hooray! Although I am a bit bummed because we were suppose to be spending the day on the ski slopes, but due to the horrible weather we are experiencing, our trip was postponed. eek. While at the gym though, I was not ready to tackle the mass amounts of cardio that I need to do, but I did hit the weights with my awesome workout partner Anne, and we felt quite accomplished by the end of it.

I have noticed that not many women spend a lot of time downstairs in the weight area at gyms, they are usually up on the cardio machines. With that being said, Anne and I have finally become comfortable enough to work out with the big guys, and I'd say we fit in quite nicely ;] Following the gym, we hit up one of our favorite lunch places in Moscow {the COOP} for a healthy little salad and marinated tofu... yum!

Also, for national news... tonight is Decoded night, so make sure to check out History Channel at either 7pm or 10pm to watch my daddy light up the screen!

xo me

2011 has come and gone

shoes: gift from my brother, leg warmers: pimkie in spain, jeans: zara, sweater: nordstrom, jacket: pimkie

[spain], scarf: cute boutique [spain]

It is that time of year again when we begin to brainstorm our new years resolutions and decide we want to change about the new year, what we want to leave in the past and what we want to take with us in the future. Here is a list of 5 things I want to change in the year 2012 and 5 things I want to take with me.

things to change:

1. the amount of miles I can run-- I am planning on running a half marathon, so I need to be able to run more than 6 miles... eek.
2. the amount of weight I can squat and lift. My trainer is hopefully going to kick my butt in [more] gear at the new year.
3. the amount of money I spend on little things that are not as important-- it is time to save up for a new camera and kindlefire. yahoo.
4. my grade point average. I will really enjoy if that little number continues to increase with these next two quarters of college.
5. my dirtiness of my room. I am going to try and keep that baby clean, or at least try to not let things remain on my floor for more than one day ;]

things that will stay the same:

1. my mother's health. she can only go up from here-- no more sickness. just healthiness. hip hip hooray!
2. my drive and motivation to continue to work hard and stay healthy. I want my dedication to my work outs to remain consistent and productive.
3. my relationship with friends. they are incredibly strong and loving right now and I want them to remain that way for the 2012 year.
4. my hair color. I am really enjoying being a blonde, so that is going to stay the same :]
5. my love for children. I absolutely adore the children I nanny, and I plan to continue having strong relationships with them and their families.

Here is to a new year, with lots of laughter, love and health.