National Margarita Day!

It's National Margarita Day! A time of great joy! :) Be sure to celebrate...sometime this week...

Run. Lift. Zumba.

So....I ran four miles today, right after I lifted weights. While running, I decided that anyone can run and is capable of running. It's definitely a mind-over-matter mentality and once you get into that state of mind, you don't even realize you're running anymore. You could be on your couch or on a beach or reading a book. I was watching Ohio State beat Michigan State while running and I forgot I was running. HA!

I've been preparing all afternoon for my Zumba class tonight. I'd like to learn at least two new routines each week to get a variety going. Right now I'm up to a 40 minute class and eventually I will reach a full hour. Some things just take time and I need to memorize, memorize and memorize. I hope I don't disappoint!

In other job news, I have a Skype interview tomorrow which should be interesting.

I can't wait to relax and enjoy my evening after some Zumba love.

A disappearing act

Have you ever gotten busy without really realizing how or why you got busy? When you break things down, it seems like the only reason the busy-ness exists is you. When you said yes to a movie over the weekend, started the to-do list, signed up for a half-marathon, thought it might be a good idea to teach a class, attend some professional development, and still try to maintain your job...and then you look around and think, "Did I remember to breathe?" I think my perception of work/life balance might be a little off. Hm...let's work on that.

I will call this "The Middle Syndrome." All of the sudden without really knowing it I'm in the middle of all this work. I'm also the middle child. I also find myself in the middle of many different personalities. Weird.

To completely switch topics, I've decided my next endeavor will be snowboarding. Shaun White seems to be my long lost red-haired brother. My dirty little Olympic secret is that I only watch figure skating to see people fall because it amuses me.

On the weather front, it's still cold and I can't wait until Spring.

And now the couch is calling my name...hello couch, it's good to see you again.

Reflections of a Zumba Instructor...

I'm just so proud of myself. I think I can say that because only like...5 people read this blog and it sorta feels like a journal at times anyways. I'm proud that I'm a Zumba Instructor...me! I guess I never thought I was good enough to teach people something that involves physical activity. It's also strange to me that I remember when I first started feeling "not good enough." Now, I a bit angry at myself that I let it all simmer for so long. I'm not even sure if I was always fully aware of this self-doubt, but I'm happy that working out and dancing have been a great release for me :)

Thank you Zumba gods!

February, butts, and Zumba

This girl happily welcomes FEBRUARY. January happens to be my least favorite month and it's usually long, uneventful, and depressing. This year, it was long, eventful, unhealthy, and depressing. Welcome February, the month of puppies and rainbows and Lady Gaga music!

Saying that, I'm a little angry at the groundhog who saw his shadow today. I'd rather celebrate by watching the movie, "Groundhog Day," which holds great memories of my youth and not taking things for granted. I still can't believe that little rodent is going to tell me SIX more weeks of winter, the only thing that would make this worse would be in the Phil was a squirrel.

On a more positive note, I was leaving work at a approximately 6:30pm today and I saw a hairy butt crack and it made me laugh. Pull up your pants, kid!

In Zumba news, my first class is Sunday and I should have about 6 routines ready to go. Thanks to Olegra, my Zumba mentor and instructor, we'll be ready to go. She's helping me. :) I ordered some SWEET Zumba gear---a cute little tank top and baggy Zumba cargo pants. JOIN THE PARTY!

Today I spent all day on RA Interviews and I'm impressed with our RA candidates--the students here are truly amazing. I'm also amazed at my fellow colleagues. Work this time of year is busy and while it may get stressful, we have a darn good time in the process.

Speaking of jobs, I've applied for another today in the great city of Chicago. Waiting game continues. Let's hope February brings some follow-up phone calls!

As my good friend Jacob would say..."Cheers"

Sara