A recap of my morning: I joined the Official Spring Into Shape Bootcamp Challenge this morning. I'm finding myself in need of changing up my workout routine. It's getting a little boring, a little monotonous. Also, living in Arizona, it's starting to be hot as a muthah when I'm free to run or hike. I had to find a little something to do indoors when the weather is unbearable.
I went to Kohl's this morning to buy some new workout gear. Though it shouldn't really matter, I'm starting to dislike looking all baggy when I'm out running. But it's hard finding shorts (I don't like running pants) that aren't daisy dukes and won't get 'crack stuck' or ride up my inner thighs when I'm running. It's sort of awkward to pull at your outfit while there's lots of traffic and/or you're trying to stay focused on your workout.
I bought a FILA skirt/short thing that was on sale for $16.20, so you can't even tell if it does happen, haha. It fits well at the waist and shows off my thighs in a flattering way. Plus it has a hidden pocket for my iPod - BONUS!
Sports bras, oh, sports bras. It's hard to find a comfortable one that doesn't make me flat as a board. Don't get me wrong. I don't want the girls to smack me in the chin while I'm jogging, but I still like to feel feminine. I actually found a style I really like by a brand called Tek Gear. On sale for $13.99 each, plus I had a 20% off coupon for my entire purchase. Yep, this girl RARELY pays full price for clothes!
Then I headed out to Target to buy resistance bands to start the Spring Challenge. Light? Medium? Heavy? Not a clue! I split the difference and went with medium. $10.49. Purchased.
So I got back home all amped to do the first Challenge video. A few minutes in, it was time for 30 seconds of jumping jacks. First jump. Uh oh. You guessed it. Pants on the ground. Well, technically, it was shorts. Silly girl. I had on a pair of old athletic shorts. Well, not for long, haha. Not one to stop a workout, I sorta kicked them off and finished in my undies. This is why I don't work out at a gym, LoL.
I may not be graceful. I may not be bashful. But I'll be damned if someone tells me I'm not determined.
When I was younger, I had these huge wishes that I wanted to fulfill one day. Looking back on those days, I can only laugh and shake my head.
Wish # 1 : I wanted to be the girl with glasses, braces and freckles. I had the freckles. I got the glasses in 8th grade. I got the braces after high school.
What I think now : Why on earth would I want all three things at once? Not a clue. I have learned to embrace my freckles. They are angel kisses, after all. I switched to contact lenses in 2003. Best. Move. Ever. I still like wearing glasses before bedtime and occasionally as a fashion statement, but contacts are awesome. The braces were crucial. I used to be so embarrassed smiling for pictures. I would hide, if possible. Now, it’s nearly impossible to wipe the smile off my face.
Wish # 2 : I wanted to be the proud owner of a turquoise Geo Storm with a vanity license plate that read “SHELBYS” and a license plate frame around it, so the entire statement would read “This is SHELBYS baby. Hands off!”
What I think now : HAHAHAHAHA pretty much sums it up.
Wish # 3 : My future childrens’ names were going to be Denim and Lace.
What I think now : Good thing I wasn’t a tween mom. My kids would have every reason to sue for emancipation. Or they would be destined to become strippers.
It’s funny how some so-called brilliant ideas change over time. Goes to show that kids know nothing. I will have no problem letting my future children know that truth. Then I will tell them to be grateful that I didn’t name them while walking through a fabric store.
Well, hello there! Thanks for checking out my new blog. It has been mentioned to me recently that I should become a professional blogger or comedienne. I’m not so sure about the comedienne part because I’m utterly terrified of public speaking. The blogger part works for me because I tend to have a lot to say about anything and everything.
So I’m Shelby. I’m 29 and I currently live in Phoenix, AZ. I grew up as sort of a tomboy, so I love sports and crude jokes. I am a foul mouthed woman who tends to catch people off guard with my sharp tongue and quick wit (so I’ve been told). However, don’t let that fool you. I’m a woman who wants to love with her whole heart and find a man to experience some of that ‘Happily Ever After’ nonsense with. I love feeling feminine in makeup and heels, but I adore my jeans and Brian Wilson San Francisco Giants jersey just as much.
Here, I will discuss whatever I’m thinking about, whatever I’m feeling. There’s no point in holding back. To be honest with myself, I feel that I should be honest with you. One day, you may think I’m the sappiest girl in the world. The next, you may encounter a raging bitch. But this is me.
This is where you will learn about The Good, The Bad and The Shelby.
