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Workout Playlist on Twenties Hacker

chimes — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Happy Monday morning!

I had a rough start to the day. My shoes fell out of my bag on the way to work on my bike this morning. And it was windy. So I’m windblown and sweaty.

But that’s okay. You know why? Because I have some caffeine in me. And I’ve got a cool new mug from my friend Amanda to drink it with.

I saw this mug on etsy a LONG time ago and pinned it. Amanda was like, “Um, I can probably make that.” And make it cooler of course. I went to her studio sometime last week and picked through her GINORMOUS stamp collection (seriously, you could probably tell her you want a dolphin riding a unicorn and she could do it). I was going to do some pretty swallows, but then I saw the TARDIS. And was sold. Allons-y! with that, I said. I picked it up yesterday after a lovely brunch at The Café with her.

It’s not quite big enough to suit my caffeine needs. I should have her make me a massive mug at some point. Also, I’m not trying to flip you off. That’s just apparently how I hold a mug.

Oh, and make sure to over to Twenties Hacker today to see another installment of Fit Your Fancy. I included some gratuitous pictures of Marky Mark but provided you with a great workout playlist.

Here’s a gratuitous photo of my Marky Mark with Barney. And by Mark with Barney, I mean Barney on Mark. Yeah. This dog likes to sit in some pretty ~~comfortable~~ awkward positions.

In other news, I *finally* finished Phase 2 of Jamie Eason’s LiveFit Trainer on Saturday. The results? Well, the trouble areas aren’t what I want them to be yet, but my shoulders and chest are freaking awesome. Check it.

I’m having a little bit of an issue fitting into a couple of my jackets, buuuut I’ll take it because, DANG. Also, I’ve been getting “porno boob” cleavage in some of my smaller sports bras thanks to my beefier chest muscles. If this photo was taken from a different angle, you’d see what I mean.

No awkward underwear photos this time. So sorry to disappoint. I’m hopefully going to have a big reveal at the end. And by hopefully, I mean I hope that I will show a bigger difference than I did the last time I posted photos.

Yesterday was a rest day … aka active rest — biked to run a bunch of errands, then went for a short run (2ish miles). I managed to pick up some shoes that I’ve been wanting to try out whilst on my bike ride:

Yup. I’m officially one of “those” people. I wanted something like this for lifting to help with my balance and I’m hoping that wearing these will strengthen my feet muscles a bit so they don’t hurt so much when I run.

It was pretty embarrassing trying to get my feet into these shoes at the store. The lady at JAX assured me that if I wore them around the house at first and didn’t like them, I could return them [ is that kind of gross? They're on my naked feet. ]. I read the “easy fitting instructions” when I got home and got my toes into these fairly easily.

AND I picked up some boards and a frame for an embroidery project that I’m going to mail to a friend today. I was trying to practice using the stem stitch as an outline stitch, so I quickly stitched up this quote from Buffy. I thought my friend Seth [ nerdboner ] would like it so I framed it up and am sending it his way.

I had a pretty productive rest day yesterday.

Today? Day one of Phase 3. Looks like I’m going to be doing some moves between sets of lifting and probably feeling like a dork the first few times I do this, but it’s going to be totally worth it when I’m done! SHRED TIME.

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It’s BLACK FRIDAY!

chimes — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:00:00 +0000

Hey, it’s Black Friday! If you’re getting ready to go out shopping, why not hit up Market Day in Des Moines at 9 AM today for some great deals?

In case you forgot, I’m doing a giveaway that ends at 5 AM on Monday. Be sure to check it out!

And if you’re going, you could buy me a present … here’s my local Christmas wishlist (click on the images to go to the etsy listing):

White topaz ring by Jen Lawler Designs

Hand-sewn tank by Hard Love Apparel

Vintage Lion Mug by TheSaraInitiave (BIG MUG … I realllly want this and it’s only $6!)

Milla Hand-knit cowl by HeyJenRenee

Champagne and Rhinestone Statement Necklace from Bean and the Sprout … out of your price range? I like this too …

Poppy and Blue necklace for only $40

Fabric covered button earrings by SRenee Design

Natural Cherry Cutting Board by KopperKitty

U Printed Card by YelleFont

Convertible Cowl/Sleeveless Shrug by LisforLiz

Expletive Hearts (custom made to order) by No Tengo Miedo Clay — I have one in mind that I just haveeeeeee to get made. For a friend.

Handspun yarn by MaraJane Creations

Classic Glam Peacock Earrings by DaniAwesome

Make your own long dog kit by JuneCraft — obviously I have been wanting this FOREVER.

Seaglass Elephant Pincushion by VeronicaMade

Audrey Vintage Lace Pouch by Florence Oliver

And the Super Amazing 100% Awesome Cat Calendar by Kate Funk

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MOVING SALE: Still Going!

chimes — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Hey all! Just a little reminder that my Moving Sale on etsy is still going. Pick up some fantabulous deals. As always, shipping to Des Moines and Ames areas (within 25 miles of each) is FREE. Convo me or drop me an e-mail, tweet or facebook message before buying so I can adjust shipping.

Also — the biggest steals are the Birdies and Coffee plates and bowls. Normally are $10 per plate/bowl and are $5. Price for all 7 of either is $30 (or I could do $50 for all 7 of both).

Thanks! And be on the lookout for all new items popping up in the next few months AND a brand new store in the fall. STILL not sharing what it is, but am thinking about doing a giveaway sometime soon for anybody who wants to venture a guess.

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rocketship mugs!

chimes — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:16:41 +0000

Although I have had kind of a crappy Saturday so far, my friend @CatRocketship did send me a photo of the mugs I made for their wedding gift back in April. I didn’t take photos of them before I gave them to them, so I’ve been waiting for a while for a picture…and here it is!

SOOOO cute!

To see some more info about their wedding, check out this article.

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