31 January 2009

coming clean :: day fifty-five

Workout:
intended: morning @ plyo, possibly jog afterwards
actual: morning @ "Oops, my phone was on vibrate!"

I did not intend to miss plyo. Really. I've missed four Saturday classes now! I knew I had to get in a workout before my acupuncture session in the afternoon because they wipe me out!

Usually, acupuncture takes me to happy dreamyland for a while. But because I had slept in, I was w-i-d-e-a-w-a-k-e the entire time. I still passed out shortly thereafter. But before I did, I did some necessary grocery-shopping and made a pit-stop at a running store.

When I was on vacay, I was fitted for a pair of new running shoes. They were a bit tight in the toes, though, so I was hoping to get the next half-size up when I returned.

It turns out that the next half-size up was too big, so I ended up trying on about six other pairs before deciding on... Wait, let me just say that this is the first pair of running shoes I've had in a while that are decent-looking. Flat-footed peeps don't have it easy! :: drum roll, please ::

Naughty Points: 1 Whole Foods slice of cherry pie

I was sent to Whole Foods to buy something Super Bowl party-esque. I saw the football-shaped cakes, but ultimately chose a pie with filling oozing out of its crust. It looked so delicious that I decided to take a bite of it because there were lots left (in case I needed to go back tomorrow) and, according to my friend, "cherry pie doesn't exactly scream 'Super Bowl'". Gee, thanks. I guess you're suggesting I go back and get the football-shaped cake, then?

16 January 2009

coming clean :: exercise accessories :: one

Olivia knows what it's all about! But anyone else notice she only has one gym outfit? What's up with that, Ms. Thang?


A while back, I got an Olivia "gym towel" custom-made for me by Avery's Attic. Now, to most people, it may look like nothing more than a burp cloth for babies. That's where you are w-r-o-n-g! They are the perfect gym accessory for wiping sweat off your brow! Since my first "gym towel" purchase, I've added quite a few to my collection. (I did mention my cluttering problem, right?) A few Etsy sellers I can personally recommend are: Custom Designs By Mimi (wide range of fabrics and backings), kjcowan (designer fabrics), EMIKO (designer & Japanese fabrics) and baby momo (Japanese fabrics).

Frogs & Tadpoles in the Jars & Green Gingham
EMIKO


By the way, if you are thinking of using these beautifully handmade "gym towels", I would recommend cotton chenille backing. The minky backings are nice and soft, but do not absorb as much moisture. Of course, you'd probably know all of this if you've already used them for their original intent!

Accessories should be cute, yet relatively affordable, practical and inspiring. Speedo Flipturns' "Summer of Love" and "Rainbow Red Pepper" do exactly that, and are just two of my latest additions:

Both suits can be purchased from any authorized Speedo retailer. I got mine from Amazon / Swim2000.