Sit Ups

Trainer Mike had me do these medicine ball sit ups two days ago. I remember a time when I would be sore the day after an activity or workout, but recently my greatest pain is TWO days later.

Mike has me do 20 of these at a time (alternating with a standing medicine ball activity) and then two more sets of 20 reps.

Of course, I'm sore today. When I sit up straight or laugh my abs are on fire! I just realized that the way we count these I have to sit up to put the ball between my knees and AGAIN to retrieve it. That means I sit up twice for a count of "one." Which means I didn't do 60 sit ups a few days ago, but rather 120!

120, ow!

Results are coming, slowly but surely.

So true, so true...

My horoscope for this week:



It’s time to stop dragging past issues into your current love agenda. A new moon in Virgo sounds the wake-up call. Instead of pointing the finger at other people, take a look at your own actions. It takes two to tango, Pisces . People are just mirroring back what you put out there. If you want a different response, bring something unexpected to the table. The element of surprise (and a little shock value) works in your favor when you pull an unpredictable move. All signs point to this truth: you’re ready for a serious (or more serious) relationship. Stop dragging your feet and dive in all the way. The adventure can only begin when you fully commit yourself.

Freezing Herbs

A friend shared this and I can't WAIT to try it for myself!

Chop the herb, roll it into a log using bleach-free parchment paper and put that in an air tight bag. The point of preserving it this way, in this shape is so that you can slice pats of herb off like butter, or freezer cookies. You get just what you need and it's still super fragrant and flavorful.

More Love

Whilst I'm posting about cousins I may as well post about my cousin Matt who is getting married this October. His Fiancee is wonderful and I think really good for him.

Here are some engagement shots. As always, click to enlarge.

Love

I found this picture of my cousin, her boyfriend, and their dog (who shares their last names, hyphenated of course!).

To me, this sleeping family symbolizes the simplicity and ease involved in love.

I love them too!

Bad ending to an old flame

A guy I dated around Christmas/New Year's of 2008 just posted his WEDDING photos on facebook.

?????

When did this happen?????

Also, to add to the excitement, when we were playing a wedding two weeks ago and someone asked us if we were playing for an Indian wedding, THAT WAS HIS WEDDING!!! So he was at the same venue I was for his wedding. Trippy.....

Eco Fix it!

I had this clogged sink for WEEKS in my bathroom. I didn't want to use draino or liquid plumber, because those chemicals are super toxic. I tried buying an eco fix from from the grocery store, but it didn't touch this clog.

I read online that mixing white vinegar and baking soda will clear a clog. And SURE ENOUGH it did! I am so amazed that such a cheap and easy fix worked so well! Try it next time you have one.

Surfing in Madison, WI

I love my cousin Jesse!!!!

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