Days 19, 20 & 21

Today is day twenty one of a 21 day challenge that I am taking part of with GPF. I have decided that as part of this challenge I am going to blog about my goals and how my day turned out.

I slacked off the last few days. Not in everything I have been doing, but in writing my blog posts. I haven't been home, so I haven't been able to sit down at my laptop.

Friday was a long day of training. I sat through a suicide prevention training. It was a hard subject and sitting through it was painful, really. I can't stand sitting all day. My evening finished off with dinner and a wonderful walk by the river, before having a "sleepover" and catch up time with the niece. I can't believe everything that had happened since I saw her Sunday.... Oh high school.

Saturday was an early morning after not sleeping much. I had a FULL aqua class at 7 and then it was time to get ready for work in Augusta with our social media journalism interns. I am continuously amazed as how much knowledge they have and how well they come together and work from all over the state. I got to sneak in a quick nap before heading to the "Drag Me to Hell" show. It's always a great time when the GPF family gets together to do something outside of the gym. The best part of the evening was before the show and the conversation that happened. =D I'm so blessed.

This morning was church and getting ready for the Fall Festival at church. I came home and got ready for the Football game to fall asleep on the couch. Opps. Now I'm up, enjoying the game and getting ready to head to the gym to teach class and do my dreaded burpees.

Although this 21 day challenge didn't go {weight wise} the way I would have wanted it, I wouldn't change it. I have made daily measurable goals, stepped out of my comfort zone, and given the opportunity to reflect on the process. Life's an adventure, and I'm ready for the next one.

Day 18: Sunshine & Rain

Today is day eighteen of a 21 day challenge that I am taking part of with GPF. I have decided that as part of this challenge I am going to blog about my goals and how my day turned out.

Day 18: Find the sunshine in the rain. 

The weather today was a little dreary. Misting most of the morning. My morning started early,having a breakfast with a friend who was in town. Following that it was off the the Department of Corrections. Yes I had to report there is morning at 9am... for a meeting. We chatted about our trip to the Family Justice Center last month- This is such a great project and I am happy to be working on it. 

No rest for the weary, I no sooner finished that meeting and it was off to make it in time for my next meeting(s). For once, the technology on my end was super and I was able to see everything that was happening. I can't say the same thing for the Portland Office- they kept coming in and out. I then had a grou of kids show up to take part in a discussion with a representative of the state. They voiced what was happening that was working well, or what they felt they could be done better. I found that they did a great job and from that meeting, although it wasn't "mine" I took away things to work with them on.

After taking a few kids home,it was off to class. Bokwa was great, again and then burpees with Lou. Those, not so great. They suck. BLAH. Then Zumba 30/30 where my new people from last week returned and brought a friend- yeah!

On the way home, I wasn't able to come down my road. I don't know what happened but there were fire trucks, rescues and police everywhere. I hope it wasn't an accident and if it was, I pray for them.

I'm hoping to call it an early evening as I am exhausted and have a long day tomorrow. I'm still smiling and definitely have found the sun shine through the rain.

Day 17: #nailedit

Today is day seventeen of a 21 day challenge that I am taking part of with GPF. I have decided that as part of this challenge I am going to blog about my goals and how my day turned out.

Day 17: Todays goal was to not blow an important meeting I had today.

After not sleeping all night {not joking, I saw 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00... then fell asleep until 6:00} it was up and at 'em. Off to Walmart to get supplies for work then to take a special delivery to a special friend. Only to realized I had forgotten all my workout clothes! Ahhh! So after the delivery I ran home to grab them then to the office to prep for this meeting.

I fully anticipated having the meeting with the visiting company with my boss and another coworker, only to be told last minuet that my boss wasn't coming and that it was pretty much me. {AHH, I was already stressed} BUT the meeting went AWESOME and I was asked to consult and present as part of their panel. {EKKK!}

Following the meeting it was time to get ready for class. My class at the Y continues to grow and I had several new people {which makes me excited}. This was followed by 70 burpees. It continues to get harder and harder, but again, my wonderful video gal did 5 in support of my after I was done. Then it was time to head off to board. I got to skype for a few mins with my little niece before I had to drive, but if things couldn't have been planned any better, I got a call from Margaret and following her call my cousin in California gave me a call.

After advisory board, dinner and an errand for work, I am finally settling down for the night. I am looking forward to crashing and crashing hard.

Sweaty Selfie Day 17- post zumba and burpees, and I forgot a hair tie... blah

Day 16: Me Day

Today is day sixteen of a 21 day challenge that I am taking part of with GPF. I have decided that as part of this challenge I am going to blog about my goals and how my day turned out.

Day 16: Take a "me day" I was going to sub for Auburn School Dept but I haven't really taken any time for me lately. The scale is going up. A and I both know that my body hates me and doesn't like the workouts I'm doing and even though i am trying to eat what I need to in order to continue to workout and loose I'm not. Its frustrating because I lost 7 pounds last time. But even though I have been upset about the number on the scale I have been so beyond happy with and about other things.

I stayed in bed for a while this morning and enjoyed just relaxing. It was nice not to have to be anywhere or do anything. Before long I was up. I decided that I would clean and do some laundry. Before long it was time to head out to Zumba Kids. That class is a lot of fun and continues to grow. I only wish that I didn't have to feel like I was rushing to get to my Tuesday night 5:30 class, but such is life. 5:30 was a BLAST as always and from there on out my night continued to go great.

In all the rushing and not having to do burpees... I forgot to take a sweatie selfie =D so here is an image of how I am ending my day... and remember... Love yourself!

Day 15: #gpfNdaClub

Today is day fifteen of a 21 day challenge that I am taking part of with GPF. I have decided that as part of this challenge I am going to blog about my goals and how my day turned out.

Day 15: Todays goal is to make everyone feel welcome at Zumba in da' club! 

I woke up this morning to say goodbye to Miranda. I'm so happy that she can get herself ready and out the door, as it was a long sleepless night {another story- stuff on my mind}. I let the puppies out, fed them and together we slept in the living room for a few more hours.

My morning consisted of some work emails and a conference call and then it was off to Augusta for a meeting. I was dreading it but overall it wasn't bad.
Rushing home I made it to the Y to teach my LARGEST 4pm class (10 people)! It was very exciting and I hope they all continue to come back.

Now for the part we have been waiting a long time. #GPF it back in 'da Club { #gpfNdaClub } I entered to be greeted by the owners and staff, who showed me how to use the sound system, and light. WOW! What a difference from our previous club experience! It was AMAZING! The energy, the atmosphere, everything! I can not wait to see it continue to grow. 

Have you wanted to try Zumba? This is the place to come and try it out! The lights are off and the party is on! No mirrors and no one can see what you are doing! Join us next week! Mondays at 7pm, $5 {cash} drop in ad Sapphire Nightclub and Event center, on Center Street in Auburn!

Post 4pm class. Waiting for the crowd at Sapphire Day 15 Sweatie Selfie =D

Day 14: Froze to the bones!

Today is day fourteen of a 21 day challenge that I am taking part of with GPF. I have decided that as part of this challenge I am going to blog about my goals and how my day turned out.

Day 14: If todays goal was not to freeze at Dempsey... I would have failed... 15,000 steps today... that was my goal.

After a fantastic day/evening at the wedding and a semi short night of sleep it was up to cheer on the bikes at the Dempsey challenge. My hair stayed pretty good and I bundled up and headed to the back road to cheer them on. 

Patrick biked passed us and said thank you. We finished up cheering and then I headed to the official GPF cheer station. Mom, Carla and I froze as we stood their to cheer them on and waiting for our GPF bikers! Patrick passed us (again for mom and I) and now we waited for our stars!

Following the cheer station and a few errands it was home to get warm and take a nap. Feeling much refreshed I packed my bag to get ready to head to cover classes (do burpees) and spend the night with the #1 niece. 

Zumba, burpees and Bokwa. A great evening, although I am getting tired of burpees. I never thought I would wish for the day when I could {just} do 25 of them. 60. Blah. That means we have 40 more to go still before we hit our final number. You know you had two great classes when your mom says "I hope you're not going out anywhere public after class. Because it looks like you peed your pants." Ahhhhh AND we turned the room around! It was then off to an evening with the niece and puppies. I walked through the door and have spent the last hour smiling ear to ear as I am informed of everything that has been going on since our last auntie niece date. Its nights like these that I love and cherish. 

Just sitting here together as we both write blog post (you can see her new one at www.youthmovemaine.org next week- and also check out others that she has written among other talented youth) and listening to her talk. The good, the bad and everything in between. I hope we continue to have these moments forever. 200 more steps until I hit my 15,000 steps goal today.

Sweatie Selfie day 14, post Zumba and Burpees

Day 13:Wedding Bells

Today is day twelve of a 21 day challenge that I am taking part of with GPF. I have decided that as part of this challenge I am going to blog about my goals and how my day turned out.

Day 13: Goal- don't over do it at the wedding.
My morning started early. After going to be at 1am it was up at 6am to teach my Aqua Zumba class at 7 the home to shower and get ready for a day that has been a long time in the making. Hair started at 10am and by 2:15 we were loaded in the limo and heading to the church. The car ride was filled with selfies and laughs.

Limo Selfie

The wedding went beautiful and we even survived the cold temps and wind for pictures. We were off to the reception where I did good on my food intake and didn't drink anything. We danced the night away before cleaning up the hall. Lots of hands make light work and thank you to everyone that helped. The party wasn't ready to be done either, as a group of us headed to the newest place in town, Sapphire to check out the opening night at the club. I am excited that there is now a place to go and have some fun... oh and Zumba on Monday nights ;)
Now home reflecting on such a wonderful day. So much love and happiness and I am glad that I got to be a part of it. Tomorrow morning we cheer on the bikers for the Dempsey challenge. My plan, sleep light and go with my hair like this for Patrick Dempsey ;)

Sweatie Selfie and Aqua this AM with BEKKAH!