Disappearing Act

Sometimes I disappear.
I fall off the radar.
I fall off the face of the earth.
I find myself in the same routine: work, workout, try and spend time with friends, repeat.
Now that most of the craziness is gone, I really fall off the radar.
I would rather just stay at home, in my PJs with glasses on.
But alas, I need to be social.
There are so many people that I need to meet up with, but that also means cutting into my workout routine.
Truth: I'm saddened by having to do that, and I often avoid it at all costs.
I'm pathetic, I know.
It's OK though.

Quick week recap:
-I worked last thursday through today. 6 days of pure chaos, especially with Memorial Day. Have I mentioned how much I dislike working on holidays? The time and a half pay just isn't worth it most of the time...
-My BFF is back from her honeymoon and wants to get together. I'm avoiding it really bad. I'm not sure why. *OK, I know why, I'm just trying not to say it out loud for fear of being told I'm the biggest bitch of all time. don't worry, I'm already saying it to myself as I type.*
-I successfully jogged for 5 minutes straight on the deadfall (treadmill). It was rough, but I did it.
-I'm still keeping up with a 30 day squat challenge. Holy shit, It's crazy. 80 squats were done today...
-My allergies are HORRENDOUS right now. I've been in glasses for days, and finally today I don't feel like gouging my eyes out. I'm being high maintenance by requesting that we don't EVER open any windows... I'm not a fan of being miserable.
-I was offered another temp job for this fall/winter, at the same company doing HR again when my friend goes on maternity leave. I will take it if I don't get the job at my mom's company. I wish the HR job came with benefits and everything, but it doesn't. Sucky part of growing up is that I need to act responsibly.
-The scale went up, when I'm really pondering why. I've been wayyy more active and better with my eating compared to 2 weeks ago when I had McDonalds 3 times within the week (gross, I know. I was desperate.) and a crap ton of soda.
-My niece is still hilarious.
-It's 8:30 and I'm ready for bed.
-I'm terrified for my father's health. Like you wouldn't believe. Makes me sick to my stomach.

I'm out.
Bamf

Weekend Recap

This past weekend was CRAZY as my BFF Andrea got married.

 

1: My BFF's bachelorette party- decked out in western wear.

2: I got us all cowboy boot can koozies- they were a hit.

3: The bride's bro joined us on the bachelorette party as our security guard. ha.

4: Post-tequila shot face. With a lime.

5: Cowboy hat with a veil. Classy.

6: Bride's Bro, Me, Mandi, Bride.

7: Pretty nails.

8: Someone rear-ended me on my way home from getting my nails done. Not cool.

9: Bride's beautiful hair.

10: Bride while getting her hair done.

11: The necklace I got her for the big day.

12: Mimosa's are necessary while doing makeup.

13: Bride and Groom's first dance.

14: The Bride and the Maid of Honor- aka me.

15: The gorgeous venue.

16: My brother's and their kids came over for Mother's day, so I snapped a picture of Miss Brenna.

That, my friends, is a snapshot of the weekend. 

It was exhaustingly beautiful.

I almost fell 3 times during the ceremony, but I didn't. Hooray for me.

The food was delicious at the reception.

Everyone danced.

My dress almost blew up above my head because of the wind (20-30mph gusts), but it didn't, thank god.

My speech went really well and I was complimented throughout the night for it.

Gift opening the next day was wonderful, and the bride and groom safely made it to the East coast for their honeymoon.

I got to see one of my other best friend's while she was in town.

She working in DC, and came home with her boyfriend for a few days so he could see her hometown and meet a few of her friends in person (we've only ever seen each other before via Skype).

My brother's came over for Mother's Day, so I got to see all the kiddos.

Yesterday started a long week of rehearsals and recital performances for dance, with a rehearsal for the upper level and adult classes.

Today and tomorrow are dress rehearsals, and Thursday-Saturday are performances.

Yowza.

SO. BUSY.

I also have an informal interview today for my mom's company- cross your fingers for me!

OK, gotta jet. 

Stay Classy.

Running around like crazy,

Bamf

Sole Survivor

On January 21, 1985 my aunt, uncle, and my aunt's parents were killed in the Galaxy Airlines Flight 203 shortly after it took off from Reno, Nevada en route to Minneapolis, MN.
My cousin, an only child, lost her parents and grandparents in that flight.
Two years later, to the day, I was born.
My birthday has always been a day of celebration, as well as a day of remembrance for the aunt and uncle that I never got to know.
I can't even imagine how my cousin grew up without her parents, as well as my grandma losing a son, and my mom and her sister's losing their only brother.
Just horrific.
A film, called Sole Survivor, was created.
It tells the stories of 4 people who were the Sole Survivors of major airliner crashes.
The film also talks about the families that were left behind, and my cousin was lucky enough to be a part of the film.
A preview screening is in Minneapolis on May 30th, and I would love to get there if at all possible.

I highly encourage you to visit the website and read more about the film, as well as check out the video preview.

I'm exhausted from tap dance and kettle bells tonight, so this is all I got.
Watching the preview has made me ridiculously emotional too.
I'm out.

Exhausted,
Bamf