A Few Lil Snipets

So lets discuss a few things.

1. I woke up to one of the alarms (not sure if it's fire or carbon monoxide) beeping because the batteries were dying. Soooo not necessary. I was so mad. How is that an appropriate way to enter into a day?! And the beeping is piercing, loud & incessant - it doesn't stop until you change the batteries.

So I muddled through it and I'm gonna have to change those suckers tonight. Sorry to all my neighbors that stay home all day - whoops!

2. I get to work, obviously sweating, you know because it was 24 degrees this morning. I have a love/hate with my North Face coat - the damn thing keeps me so stinking warm - but then after my walk into work I'm dying. Like who sweats in a temperature that your sweat could actually freeze?! How is that even possible?? I prob should have paid more attention in science class.

3. Upon getting into work I put my wedges on and go to walk for coffee…omg embarrassing moment….loudest squeaking…EVER!!! Like people were staring because it was so quiet in my office and those really set things off. So insane. Then I tried to slink back to my desk and quickly Googled "squeaky shoe fix" - yup - that happened and I was told to put hand cream inside my shoe. We all know that I'm always up for a challenge and to try new things, so hesitantly I smeared cream all inside my shoe. Low and behold…I let it dry and the stupid trick worked!!

So if you are ever in that sitch just slather on some good 'ol hand cream and you'll be back to business in no time!

4. I bought 3 lbs. weights last night. I read on Goop about this new Tracey Anderson workout you can do in 15 minutes.

I know a lot of people swear by her, so I thought I'd give it a try! I mean other than me looking like a fool, there really isn't anything to lose.

5. I feel the need to put in a lil plug for this show I saw. It's a live thing, so don't go looking on TV for it! But it's called Mortified and it's beyond hilarious. It plays in various cities, so I highly recommend you looking into seeing it. Basically it's regular people that get up on stage and read from their angsty teen diaries or past school projects or journals. It's ridiculous. I literally was in tears listening. And then it got me thinking that I'm sure I have a few gems of my own - I should prob dig those out. maybe I'll just transcribe them on here for all to enjoy.

So that's that for now. Happy Wednesday you lil punks!!

Some Housekeeping Items

Ok so a few quick things that need to be discussed…

1.  I saw  "Pitch Perfect" and I'm completely obsessed.  Here are some takeaways:

- I want to marry the lead actor/character - his name is Skylar Astin.  

I've never really seen him before this, apparently he had a cameo on "Girls" (HBO).  Umm it's not normal how obsessed I am with him - I'm like a love struck teen.  And it's not even like he's the hottest thing around - his personality in this movie is just perfect.

- I love Rebel Wilson.  

She is a comedic genius and is really going places.  I think she's completely hilar and I want to be her friend.

- I awkwardly admitted afterwards that I wanted to watch it again and write down all the songs they performed so I can go buy the ones I don’t have.  It was like a blast from the past that I thoroughly enjoyed.

- I can't wait to see this again.  I need to watch a second time to capture things that I missed while I was laughing.

- Why are you still reading this and not running to your theatre to see it?!

2.  Is it weird that I didn't watch the debates last night (expect 10 minutes) and instead thought that "Giuliana & Bill" would be more important?!  I’m kinda over all this political stuff - I just want November to be here so I don’t have to deal anymore!  I mean you all know I'm overly obsessed with America - but all this back and forth and lying/not lying craziness is driving me nuts!

3.  My sister is getting married next weekend!!  AHHHHH!!! I can't believe it's almost here!!  I have a backless dress (I know major scandy) and I'm thinking of wearing my hair like so…how do we feel about it??

4.  I had another annoying "people don’t understand special issues" the other day.  I was on the bus and there were open seats everywhere.  I sat down on the end seat, so there were 2 seats to my right.  This woman gets on and sits directly next to me.  And then puts her bag on the seat next to her.  

Umm really?!  Why are you on top of me?!?!  I was like heavy breathing mad.

5.  The Real Housewives reunions were hella nuts!  NJ and NY are two of my faves and both just wrapped this past week.  I don’t even know where to go!  All I can say is - omg Joe Gorga was a stripper - dying.  Teresa needs to check herself.  Ramona is still Ramona.  I love Heather.  Jacqueline needs to stay awake.  I wish Kathy didn't get a nose job - she didn't need it!  Caroline - preach is sista.  Andy - you are a saint. 

Ok so that's all for now.  One more thing - I'm back on the exercise circuit.  Don’t worry the desk person at the gym gave me a "judgy" look when I checked in yesterday.  You don’t know my life - stand back!

Barre Mania

OMG ya'll.  I went to my first Barre Class last night - I'm having trouble moving.  But real quick before I get into that.  Sorry for the MIA status - things have been beyond.  That's it - just beyond.  My little bro is getting married in like T-16 days.  AND a special shout out to 2 girlies that got engaged!  My sister…wahoooooo!!  AND Hermione…. yippppiiieeeee!!!  So excited for them!!

Ok so that's that.  I decided to try something new, other than the Pilates reformers that I'm obsessed with.  I've been doing it for a few months now and honestly its one of my favorite workouts I've ever done.  But I've been wanting to try these said barre classes, so I (in my infinite wisdom) paid $150 for unlimited classes.   I'm going to Pure Barre.  Oh and PS - I've never even been to one before - so that was one of my better choices in life. 

So off I went last night.  I got there early and changed…felt totally inadequate already.  Everyone had on these "special socks", I was sporting plain whites.  And then we went into the room and the instructor told me what I'd need.  So I put my stuff like kind of in the front middle - honestly I was trying to hide from the door where people could look in - and I didn't think much of it.  And then the instructor said:  "Ohhhh right in front - that's a bold move".  To which I awkwardly try to slide back and then class started and I kid you not - ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE!

All of a sudden she was like yelling things and counting, I was just tying with all my might to keep up and be coordinated.  Basically the whole room was judging me.  

Everyone else seemed to know what they were doing and of course I was front and center for everyone to see.  I would have been embarrassed if I wasn't so focused on counting and trying to just keep up.  It was one of the hardest classes I've ever taken in my life.  Now I'm not saying I'm some Fitness Magazine model - but I feel like I'm in decent shape.  When I tell you I was dripping wet and could hardly breath - that's an understatement.  I mean people must have thought I was one plié away from a heart attack.  At one point I couldn't even wipe the sweat off anymore - I just had to let fly.  I just wanted it to be over.

So when it was all finished (and btw there were no clocks in the room so you didn’t even know how much longer you had to endure this insanity), I literally could barely walk - it was more like lumbering if you will.  I got on a bus and everyone looked at me in disgust - sorry I'm not sorry. 

And now I'm the proud owner of one unlimited month of this madness.  And I think I'm just sick because I already signed up for classes Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday.  Like what is wrong with me?! 

Oh and one quick thing before we part ways…my new obsession is The Voice's Tony Lucca's version of "99 Problems".  Do yourselves all a favor and go download it from iTunes.  But in the meantime…here's a preview…AMAZEBALLS!!

What Is The Universe Trying To Tell Me?!

Hey kids, lil 'ol me here!  Sorry for the long pause - things have been beyond hectic, but I'll give you a few updates on my life and what's been going on in good 'ol Lizzie-ville.  Apparently I'm into the "'ol's" today. 

1.  I went to DC this past weekend - yup my old stomping grounds!!  It was sooo much fun.  Jason (Ruby's husband - ps he picked his name and was super excited about it - best thing ever!) picked me up from the airport Friday night and then it began!  I met Ruby at their house, we changed, got ready and into the city we went!  We met up with a bunch of my old work cronies and Sydney even surprised me! Hilary and Kit met up with us later too.  Things got wayyyy out of control, as per usual with this old work crowd.  We basically just had a debaucherous evening that ended with me throwing up in an ally (which may or may not have been a gas station, but I'm sticking to an ally because it sounds more classy).  It was one of the most fun nights ever!  I woke up on Ruby's couch, fully clothed, with my hoop earrings still in.  Saturday was not as fun.  The girls came over for brunch and I was so not feeling well!  I tried to drink a lil bit, but that just wasn't an option.  So we all just hung out and had a low key day.  My flight back was super early on Sunday, so it actually was for the best that things remained under control!

2.  I saw American Reunion with Giuliana on Sunday. Seriously - it wasn't as good as I hoped it would be.  There were definitely a few funny parts, but I just really hoped they'd knock it out of the park and it was kind of flat lined for me.  BUT I mean I had to see it, it was part of my youth and generation.  I mean I was class of 1999, too!  BUT after the movie we walked around our neighborhood adn enjoyed the gorg weather.  I'm such a nerd, but I really love where I live in this big crazy city!

3.  Not only did my Pilates class kick my butt on Monday, my spin class kicked my tush yesterday!  Like I'm having trouble moving people!  And I have another Pilates session today!  Wahhhh!

4.  TV notes:  Giuliana & Bill is making me sob like every episode.  I'm so obsessed and I want to be like in their marriage - I heart them sooo much.   The Voice is unbelievable!  I'm like in shock after every episode.  

Last night was no different - my girl RaeLynn got sent home - NOT COOL!!  But it was a hard choice, I just think she's so darling!  And can we discuss Adam Levine for just a minute.  Like I want to jump his bones and his little performance only solidified that we were obviously meant to be married.  I'm just saying.

5.  Lastly, I've been feeling a little "meh" lately.  Can't quite explain, but just not myself and a little "down in the dumps".  Well I think the universe is trying to help me express my feelings because I kid you NOT this was my "playlist" that was completely RANDOM on my walk to work this morning:

Survivor - Destiny's Child

I Wanna Go - Britney Spears

Empire State of Mind - Jay Z

Wonderful World - James Morrison

Rolling in the Deep - Adele

I mean - COME ON!!!  Like could this be anymore telling of my life right now?!  INSANITY!!

Ok that's all for now folks, but I promise I'll be better…and by promise I mean…

"It's the Freakin' Weekend..."

I just had a fabulous weekend! Hope you all had the same. Got to spend the day with my Dad yesterday - it was a great Father's Day! Friday was very low key - and by that I mean I cleaned my apartment, ate a burger for dinner and watched Dateline - I know - I'm wild!! But it was perfect because I needed to save up and conserve my energy for what a day Saturday would be!!

I started my day by meeting Chase at 9:15 AM - I repeat 9:15 AM - for a 9:30 AM spin class. I know - we're slightly insane. But it's this newer place called FlyWheel and they only have spin classes. It's a lil $$ than I'd normally spend on degrading myself - but we thought it would be fun to try it out. let me tell you - it did not disappoint. This instructor was insane crazy good. I was more than impressed. Not gonna lie - I was a lil scared to even do it - but I figured I'd give it a shot. We got in - got on our bikes - then all of a sudden - it got sooo dark and things started moving. The music was fantastic and the instructor was the perfect balance of yelling/ motivating but not making me want to cry. It was so hard - but a good hard. At one point she yelled "you're RPM's should NOT be below 90!!"

Pretty sure I was struggling at keeping it around 70 - cray cray! I walked out - sweated through 2 shirts and a sports bra - could hardly move - drank 3 bottles of water during/right after - best way to start my Saturday morning! We felt soooo good! After that we were completely justified in going to Citarella and getting a bunch of snacks/ lunch and taking it to Central Park for an afternoon of sun and people watching! I simply love the park. No other way to put it. We found a great spot and laid out for a few hours - it was perfection! The sights you see there - aka a guy who was laying out in his underpants?!

Really - you don't own AN pair of shorts that you could wear?! After that we headed home to get ready for a fun filled night!

We met up with my friend Scarlett and a few of Chase's co-workers. First up - Beekman Beer Garden Beach Club. It was kinda eclectic. I thought it was going to be more "fratty", but it wound up being more "clubby". But the food was pretty good and the beer was great. We also got to sit outside and enjoy an amazing view of Brooklyn and the water. Definitely worth checking out!

After that Scarlett, Chase & I started a night of ridiculousness. We headed over to Automatic Slims - this place is unreal. It's about the size of bedroom and it gets PACKED. We were able to get in before the rush and got seats at the bar. All of a sudden it was like wall to wall people and the music was soo good - 80s/90s/oldies. Everyone was having fun. At one point this guy came over and was just lurking around behind us. So strange. This was our convo:

Me: Can I help you with something?
Him: staring
Me: Umm what's going on?
Him: Do you live here?
Me: Yes I do - do you?
Him: SPAIN
Me: What?!
Him: SPAIN
Chase: Do you live in Spain?
Him: SPAIN

Amazing - it was such a productive conversation. And then he took a real liking to Chase and was pretty much a permanent fixture until we left. After a while there - we were ready for some dancing. We stopped in at Barrow Street Ale House for a quick drink and then headed to The Anchor. That is where we really were able to display our stellar dance moves. I mean - we should all have been entered in a contest - that's how good they were. Especially since the average age of people in there was 24 - we were def more experienced. At one point I looked over and Chase was doing the robot while Scarlett was jumping up and down doing some sort of running man-esque moves. Best! Then we were in search of trying to meet up with Juan. He was at Essex & Beauty - which is a place we've been dying to check out. of course when we got there - there was a huge line. We waited for awhile then finally Chase told the bouncer to give it to her straight - were we getting in. He replied "no". There you have it! We took ourselves to get some pizza and headed home! A successful evening!

Yesterday I woke up at 8:15 am to get on a 9:11 am train (still shocked I made it) to go home for the day. I was exhausted but it was worth it on all accounts!! Happy Monday and here's to a good week ahead of us!!

Spin Span Spun

So I've been trying my best to get my butt back in shape! I tend to take these lil "hiatuses" if you will - you'll actually hear more about them - I have them for various aspects of my life. Apparently I thought it was appropriate to take one for the month of December and just not work out or do any sort of physical activity - unless it involved getting to/from work, getting to/from the bar, or walking to my door from my couch to get my food delivery. So as you can imagine - things have gone a lil south in the old physique!
So back to the gym I go! Gotta get back to "date weight"! I've been really, really good and I've been going about 4-5 days a week. Plus my 2-mile walk to/from work everyday- I'm feeling good! I've also been taking a spin class every Wednesday on my lunch hour. Which does leave me a lil sweaty and gross (even though I shower at the gym), but it's totally worth it! So you can imagine how I felt when I walked in the other day - all pumped ready to spin to find not only a "substitute teacher" I can only describe her with the following…

- A short "stocky" woman - maybe about 5 foot tall
- She was about 70 years old
- She had clearly done one too many color jobs on her hair - it was a frosted/fried situation that was slicked back in a ponytail fastened with a pink SCRUNCHIE (hello 1993!)
- She was wearing hot pink leggings with a short animal print (also hot pink shirt)
- She had on make up that looked similar to mine after my "Richard" experience
- She wore a Kabbalah bracelet
- She also wore a "Madonna - type microphone" - hands free of course

So not one to "judge", I decided I'd be in for a treat and maybe this would be the best class ever - positive thinking! So I got myself set up, started to warm up and then she started the class. She herself did not spin; she just stood in front of the room. And then the music began. It was like dance/techno that was loud and ridiculous. It was as if she came straight out of Studio 54. All I was really missing were my glow sticks. Everyone in the class looked around in horror, we normally are riding along to a nice playlist of classic rock! She stood up front swaying/dancing along to the music. She only stared at her stopwatch and would randomly yell things out. I barely understood, despite her elaborate sound system she was sporting! I felt like I was being punked. Then in the middle of the class she starting telling everyone about this 4-week course she's teaching and how we should all sign up through her. Oh, I’m Sorry, What…The only thing I could think was how inappropriate to be "hocking" your business during a spin session when I'm just trying to breath and get through the 45 minutes of hell that I'm enduring! I hated every second of that class! I'll be going back for another round tomorrow - if that lunatic greets me - I'm out the door!!


**UPDATE** For all of you that were "worried" - George was back today - thank God!!