Saturday Morning Church (workouts)

So I have danced ever since I can remember, but as I have gotten older things have always gotten in the way of working out, school, family, friends, and sometimes anything I can find to avoid working out, but ever since I started going to Ken ( you will be introduced to him in a sec) I have been "redeemed."

My friend Edwina told me about this guy who used to teach body pump at LVAC and now taught at 24 hour. I went to his class as a guest and was completely blown away by the end. While it was your normal squat tracks, lunges, tri's, biceps, full body workout, there was something different. The music was amazing, but it was more than that.

He pushes you in a way that I can't explain. He's not pretentious and doesn't claim to know it all. He just pushes you further than you would normally go. Every week it is different and every week I find myself inspired to do great things. To fit into those size 28 jeans again, to run further than I ever have, to take risks. I mean isn't that why we workout? so that we can feel good?

At the end of every class he has us sit with our eyes closed listening to a track, usually something instrumental. When I first sat there I found myself wanting to open my eyes. Clearly I am not a yoga person..I was thinking about what I wanted to eat, what I was going to do that night, how my right ankle was hurting and if my butt crack was showing while I was sitting Indian style. When I finally was able to relax, I found myself crying. CRYING?Why am I crying? It was then when I realized that I don't let myself be with myself EVER. I mean how often do you find yourself by yourself, no TV, no distractions, just being. IT was like all of the weeks CRAP has unloaded on my head and I just let it go. GONE It is only 3 minutes, but in just one month I have found myself more inspired than ever before.

So I encourage all of you, preferably after a ridiculous workout, to sit down, turn on a favorite song, and just BE with yourself. Close your eyes and be proud of all that you do, all that you are and all that you will become. Give yourself some credit and then open your eyes, and get back to all of the amazing distractions called life. And here are some of our pics from after class!

This is Ken!

 Ken: Thank you for always pushing us further each week and thank you for giving us the space to BE!

Remembering Mom...

It has been almost 4 years since I lost my mother

There is such a rush of panic that overwhelms me when I think that she is gone. It's hard to believe, but I forget everyday. It's almost like I am reminded that she isn't here rather than remembering her. There were so many times I picked up the phone to call her this year.

When I turned 30, when my dad threw a party for me and made the best salmon he has ever made to date ( he is a ridiculously good cook, and he catered the party, but the only thing people complimented was this ridiculously tasty salmon), my sister getting her masters in marriage and family counseling, my new antique table for our dining room to celebrate holidays and friends, passover dinner, Sunday barbecues at the towers, when I wasn't feeling good and all I wanted was chicken and rice like my mom used to make and a hug, my random panic attacks in the middle of the day whist driving and listening to indie rock i.e. depression music :O)

I've said it before and I shall say it again, I only hope to accomplish the amazing things she did while she was here.

    

When I lost my mother I was told something that I always remind myself when I find that the day gets too hard to get through. It was our Rabbi who said, everyone was put on this earth to do something, a mission or simply to change someones life, everyone has a purpose. Though we don't understand why these people leave us, it is the understanding that when these special people leave us their work here is complete. I will never understand, but I found it easier to forgive, though selfish I want her to be here when I finally have a dining room table, when I become famous and star next to Brandon and Dylan in the new 90120, when adam and I start our family and I become a mom, on my sisters wedding day...I'm mad MAD, that she will not be here. She deserves to be here, and I am MAD. that's right, and sometimes I try to act like it is what it is, and life happens...but I am still MAD and I just don't get it. I'm scared to start a family, I'm not going to have my mom here to help me, or give me a advice. And the worst part is all of my friends have had children, ALL OF THEM, and sometimes I just watch them and wonder how am I going to even make it through a pregnancy without totally falling into an emotional mess and crawl up in a corner and eat nothing but french fries and peanut butter. wheeew..sorry, I kinda got carried away there. I want to be strong for everyone but sometimes you get home and you end up alone dealing with all of the emotions you haven't shared with anyone.

She passed on July 26, 2007, she was an amazing daughter, wife, mother, nurse. She never had road rage or got upset. She always saw the good in people and always wanted to help in anyway. She was a thrifter who made everything look amazing, she spoke 5 languages and pronounced the word delicate " deliiiiiiicauttttt" She was sick most of her life but never showed any sign of pain. She loved life, she loved us, and always wanted to learn more. She believed in the power of the mind and healing. She never wanted to be a victim and always fought for what she believed in. I can't believe she isn't here, but we will continue to keep her memory alive by sharing stories with everyone we meet.

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Ok I am sure I will write more next week....on to my fashion

Fashion Motivation to end Fashion week

Ok, I know I posted my fashion already, but I needed some motivation to go grocery shopping and run some necessary errands. So I thought if I felt cute I would want to run my errands! I was right! and I am getting ready to leave in just a bit! (I'm changing into flip flops, don't think for a second I would attempt Costco in heels)

Thank you again to all the ladies and to Emery Jo for being the host and home for all inspiration! Hope you had a wonderful weekend!

I am wearing:

Striped Tank: Ann Taylor Loft

Jeans rolled up: Tilleys

Strappy Shoes I have been waiting to wear all summer: Max Studio

Necklace: Thrifted ($2)

Bracelet: Target

Meet Oscar Simon Dahan-Kilbourn

He is new the the family and he is wearing a beautiful grey coat: A Cat Hospital Adoption Program

Summer Fashion Week: Sunday

Last night we went to Petes Piano Bar at Town Square for our good friend Jolana's 30th. I am happy that all of my friends are entering into this world of exhaustion, hurting bones, and unusual feelings. Petes is always a good time, but Adam and I wanted to drink some wine and hang out outside before we went in. Yeah, bad idea..I wish I had a picture of the sweat all over my face and back of my neck from attempting to relax on a bench, which I later got stuck to by the suction of my legs...hahaha I was born here and this heat is RIDICULOUS...anyway, I wore this dress I found at Marshall's. I love me some Marshall's, but when you shop in thrift stores it is hard to pay more than $10 for anything, so I shop the sale racks. This was 12.99 at Marshall's. I wish you could feel it, so comfy and it has POCKETS! I've decided that anything that has pockets must be purchased!

I washed my hair folks, only to put in a ponytail shortly after the meltdown on the bench. The earrings I wore were a gift from a friend in Orange County who is super crafty like me and made them by hand. I was so excited to get these I've been wearing them with everything. Oh and sorry about the horrible picture quality, and the random white dots that are on my face haha.

I am wearing:

Dress: Eye Candy

Shoes: Guess by Marciano

Earrings: Hand Made

Bracelets: H&M

This has been so much fun for me, thank you to everyone for sharing this with me, I have never been so excited for all of my finds, I think I am going to continue doing this 4 EVAAAAAAAA! Thank you again for all of your comments You ladies are all so creative and beautiful I can't wait to continue getting to know everyone!

*** Hopefully I will be able to post all of my creative projects around the house, as I am noticing there are a lot of you that share the same creativity as I, and I could use all the advice I can get. Thank you in advance! ***
Check out the rest of the ladies on the last day of Fashion Week!

Summer Fashion Week:Saturday

This week has been crazy, work has really had me all over the place. I haven't posted my Thursday and Friday pics but I will have to make up for them today. Friday was date night and my husband made me dinner when I got home! I am usually the one cooking something ethnic and always unique. But this one has to be the most thoughtful dinner...he made shake n bake. Yep, Shake N bake. I had never had it nor did I know what it was. And well, it was tasty! of course I had to add chalula and Tabasco to it. We then went to see Inception. Boy, this was my type of movie. I don't want to ruin it for anyone, but if any of you have lost someone you will know what I mean. I was pretty emotional towards the end. Adam saw it differently, but that made for an interesting conversation afterwards. Great writing and thought process. The movie was 3 hours and it felt like 30 minutes. Well done. I recommend Inception.

Ok on to my fashion. I kept it kind of simple. I lost my sweater at the movie theatre, kind of sad I think that means I can go shopping :O) Once again it was hot, 112. I love long dresses, they are so comfortable, and I have been wearing my hair in a ponytail lately and twisting it! When your hair is dirty, it's 112, and you are lazy, creativity is at its best!

I am wearing:

Dress: NY & Company

Shoes: Kenneth Cole (Marshalls)

Earrings/Bracelet: Target

Purse: Coach (Outlet)

Enjoy your weekend!

Summer Fashion Week: Wednesday

Ok, I didn't wear this today but I did wear it to a BBQ over the weekend. I just fell in love with this dress! The colors, the comfort and I added a belt I also found to it which made it give me a little bit more of a waist. My friend Edwina and I went to the sale of all sales! 50% OFF everything at Savers. I thought that I was the only one who knew about this but when we arrived (20 minutes early) there were over 50 people already in line with their coffees. The one thing I like to do is check out our competition. If I notice that no one has my style that is a good sign. Because even if they come across a find they are less likely to pick it up!

But you have to be careful of lurkers...ladies, you know who I am talking about. The women who kind of follow you around and when you put something back they grab it. Or they ask for your opinion only waiting for you to set it down! BEWARE! I even had a lady tell me that this item I picked up was a little cracked, Lady: " Umm yeah I almost picked that same thing up, but it is cracked, I definitely wouldn't buy it" ME: "Oh I don't care about the crack I think it is super cute!" Lady: Oh well, I would never buy ANYTHING CRACKED" said in a very angry voice.

Anyway, back to the dress, It was only $5.99 50% off and the belt was .99 so $.50. Can't beat it! Sorry this is the only pic I have.

I am wearing:

Dress: Thrifted

Belt: Thrifted

Summer Fashion Week: Tuesday

Ok, I am behind in publishing these posts, I wish I had more time. I am actually waiting for a client as I do this on my laptop :O) I must say, I have found myself pulling all my fun colors out of the closet ever since I started this! You always know what mood I am in when I am wearing black, grey, or beige. I will admit that when I have meetings all day I can not and will not wear my hair down, which is why it is in a bun again. I recently picked this granny skirt up at a thrift store for $4.99 marked 50% OFF!

I don't know if most of you know but thrift stores give discounts as if it wasn't cheap enough. I just loved the color and did I mention it had elastic in the waist? So comfortable. I am sure most of you feel the same, but I get so excited when I find a deal and something unique. I can spend $100 on something and throw it on the floor, but not my $4.99 granny skirt! hahaha My husband laughs at me all the time. I will very meticulously put away all of my thrifted items, but my ridiculously overpriced jeans will be sitting on the floor in our closet...oh priorities! I also love this shirt, for some reason flowers and buttons make me happy lately. I also decided to wear lipstick, maybe I will wash my hair tomorrow ;O)

I am wearing:

Granny skirt: Thrifted $2.50

Shirt: Zoe + Skye

Shoes: BCBG Girls

Belt: Thrifted $ .99

I promise I will stop using my phone as the camera

Summer Fashion Week: Monday

So my mom and I always shared love for a deal and over the past couple of years I have really gotten back to my roots...my thrifty roots, and I must say I have gotten really good. My sister and one of my best friends Edwina told me I should start a fashion blog...it seemed like a lot of work, but I thought hey, I could just take pictures of my outfits and share them, no big deal. It just so happened that as I was searching the blog world I came across a very stylish young lady who started a fashion week this week by logging your looks. So I will attempt to take better quality photos, but my weeks have been so busy I barely have time to sleep :O(

(I like this shirt because it's blue, my favorite color and it's really light for summer).


Everyone in my industry wears a suit..I am trying to break that mold...I have also come to the conclusion that suits can make you look stuffy and when you live in Vegas it is almost nearly impossible to look decent walking into a clients office when you are sweating.

The skirt really isn't much of anything but I was trying to keep it professional as I had appointments all day.

The shoes are fun and so comfortable!

This was the perfect " I have meetings and I don't want to sweat over my clients" outfit!

I am wearing:

Skirt: (thrifted many years ago)

Shirt: Banana Republic (thrifted)

Shoes: Rampage ( thrifted )

Jewelry: H&M

Sorry these pictures suck...I will have to do better the rest of the week!