Another weekend of DOING ALL THE THINGZ!!!
While I was sad my parents had to leave late yesterday morning (I wanted to hang out more!) it was a blessing in disguise because Steven and I were worn the f*ck out from our weekend of doing all the things, and needed a day to be sloths. It felt good to do almost...
My 10 Group Fitness Instructors “Dos”
When I’m reading the “Dos and Don’ts” for group fitness instructors in the magazines I receive from my personal training organization, I sometimes find myself on the “Don’t” list. Oopsie! I shouldn’t be: Talking about...
Tempo or familiarity?
The playlists I create for my weekend* classes are crucial to the success of the class. I keep fitness boxing songs at a certain tempo and energy, to keep the class moving. And I put the most intense songs at the end of class. When Mom came to fitness boxing! My...AN IMPORTANT REMINDER!!!! (reposted)
People are already mentioning their anticipation of “resolutioners” crowding their gyms after the new year. Sigh. There must be something I am missing, likely because I only go to a large gym to swim, and teach at a small studio – the crowding tends...
What’s skincare? (& other stories)
I was at the salon getting my eyebrows waxed and sat in the beautician’s chair after so she could show me some eyebrow makeup. But first: What kind of foundation do you use? I don’t use any. Oh! What kind of moisturizer do you use then? Uh… none. Do...
Hi! I’m Kim, a 40-something-year-old living in northeastern Illinois with my husband Steven, and our cats, Khaleesi, Apollo, Starbuck, and Eddard aka Ned. My current main hobbies are running, painting rocks, flying, reading, and eating. I follow a vegan lifestyle and am employed by the federal government. I write about a variety of topics and consider this a “life” blog – a place I can share anything that’s on my mind. Please visit the “About” page to get a better idea of who I am! 🙂