HI Everyone,
Hope you're all enjoying today's summer weather! I know I am...
Well, it's Father's Day weekend and, thankfully, we have a wedding tomorrow which should lift my spirits and Mr. P&P's...why you ask?
Neither Mr. P&P have our Dads living...they both passed awhile ago so sometimes we forget it's Father's day...but we never forget our Dads though!
I cannot speak to Mr. P&P's Dad as I never met him, unfortunately but I can tell you about MY Dad...
He was a real pistol (which I am sure is hard to believe knowing my personality). They called him "Sargeant" (again, shocking, right?). He was hard on the outside and a stuffed teddy bear on the inside. (The apple doesn't fall far from the tree...) He taught me how to drive offensively (yes, that's the right word) and that, when I had a fender bender on an icy road that it was no big deal-although my Mom thought it was a federal disaster. He did all my math homework (he was a physicist) and loved classical music. He was passionate about his causes and taught me to be too. He always kept his word and that's where I learned it.
He would do anything for my brother and me and did. The only thing he couldn't do was save his bad heart and that's what took him away.
So, when I'm screaming at you to work harder, push yourselves and eat right most of the time...that's why. I don't want any of you (or your kids) to be missing your "Dad" at this time of year. Trust me-it stinks. Really stinks.
I miss him every day but I know he'd be proud of me. He always said he wanted us to do something we loved and, I'm lucky, because I am.
Tomorrow I'm going to post a poem he wrote me (yeah, the big tough guy like to write poetry).
Oh and, the more I think about it, like every little girl does-I married a guy just like my Dad. There are differences-but he treats me like a Princess just like my Dad did...
So Happy Father's Day Mr. P&P, your girls (me and Lilly...Ally too) love you!
Friday, June 18, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Things I'm loving right now...
Hi All,
Hope you're enjoying the lack of humidity and sunny sky! And, I hope to see you tonight in class-Body Sculpt then Jazz!
Things I've loving right now:
-Jergens lotion with a slight tint-tan without the dangers of the sun or booth!
-Ruelala-this website has a ton of great buys, luxury items without the luxury price. Easy return policy and they email you with notes on what's coming up. Already started holiday shopping here!
-Le Mystere bras. Yes ladies, you NEED a good bra. Go and get fit and you will find one that works well for you. Le Mystere has a great 'shameless strapless' bra that can do strapless, as well as other strap configurations so if you have a racerback top, etc. the 'girls' can stay up and where they should be! Look good in strapless...anything without, ahem, sagging.
-Valet wireless system. Go to Staples and get one. Pool, deck, upstairs, downstairs...you literally plug it in, click OK and you're set up. Seriously, even Mr. P&P loves it and he's VERY picky about technology.
-My Big Buddha Miranda tote in white. My summer bag-period. (Ok, I will be using my BB Hampton in sky blue too but the Miranda in white is the 'go to' summer bag for sure!) Big Buddha bags are stylish, eco-friendly and you can buy THREE for the price of ONE Coach bag. All my Coach bags (except 1-2 faves) are going to consignment toute suite!
-Making sliders on the grill at home. Instead of a massive burger you get these little beauties...and you can get mini buns to fit them. A great appetizer for a party? Yes. Great for a casual, quick supper? Yes.
Alright...chime in with your faves and share!
See you in class.
Hope you're enjoying the lack of humidity and sunny sky! And, I hope to see you tonight in class-Body Sculpt then Jazz!
Things I've loving right now:
-Jergens lotion with a slight tint-tan without the dangers of the sun or booth!
-Ruelala-this website has a ton of great buys, luxury items without the luxury price. Easy return policy and they email you with notes on what's coming up. Already started holiday shopping here!
-Le Mystere bras. Yes ladies, you NEED a good bra. Go and get fit and you will find one that works well for you. Le Mystere has a great 'shameless strapless' bra that can do strapless, as well as other strap configurations so if you have a racerback top, etc. the 'girls' can stay up and where they should be! Look good in strapless...anything without, ahem, sagging.
-Valet wireless system. Go to Staples and get one. Pool, deck, upstairs, downstairs...you literally plug it in, click OK and you're set up. Seriously, even Mr. P&P loves it and he's VERY picky about technology.
-My Big Buddha Miranda tote in white. My summer bag-period. (Ok, I will be using my BB Hampton in sky blue too but the Miranda in white is the 'go to' summer bag for sure!) Big Buddha bags are stylish, eco-friendly and you can buy THREE for the price of ONE Coach bag. All my Coach bags (except 1-2 faves) are going to consignment toute suite!
-Making sliders on the grill at home. Instead of a massive burger you get these little beauties...and you can get mini buns to fit them. A great appetizer for a party? Yes. Great for a casual, quick supper? Yes.
Alright...chime in with your faves and share!
See you in class.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Tuff love...
Hi Everyone,
Isn't this day beautiful?? I've said it before but this is the weather I grew up with in Santa Barbara...and why we'll move back one day for retirement. Word to the 80 degree, no humidity days!!!
Tuff love (ok, tough)...I watched Jillian's new show (Jillian, from Biggest Loser) last night and initially my reaction was, UGH. Why? Because the opening scene is her coming in, meeting the family at the gym and pushing them through and hard workout with plenty of BL yelling and pushing. (Which I love...) I just felt like that was going to be the whole show, typecasting Jillian. Thankfully, it was not the whole show, just the opening scene. She really delved into the family struggles and emotional issues (this show also features a doctor who evaluates the entire family a la Dr. H on BL) and helps them get to the root of the problem but within a one week timeframe. They are then revisited by Jillian 6 weeks later. First family-GREAT job! Jillian pushes them to really face their fears, issues and the real reasons why they 'quit' and 'avoid'.
Well, we try and do the same thing for you at the big J. We want you to commit to yourself, face your fears and make your life the best it can be-and, as Jillian says, fitness is just one facet of that journey and one tool to use to get there!
Ok, so I'm no Jillian (I am a wannabe Jillian and was before I had even heard of her...)...my nickname has been "Sargeant" since I got certified to teach and I believe deeply in tough love (aka tuff love). You can all thank K for that-she 'tuff loved' me through my training process. We want you to push yourselves and realize you can do anything you put your mind to. Involve your families and friends (like Jillian's new show) and you will find a deeper connection to them, a deeper love of them AND yourself and a healthier, longer life.
For me, I'm doing that by finally getting my hip replaced (it's been needed since birth, which I never knew until last year and no pain until about 10 years ago) and getting MY body back to normal (actually better than normal)! I'm fit but I need to work on getting these 2 joints (my hips) where they need to be...it's just like working on your abs but a little bit more involved.
So, let's ALL commit together to making 2010 the year to face our fears, accept change (see previous post) and spread our wings and fly into the best of life!
See you in class!
Isn't this day beautiful?? I've said it before but this is the weather I grew up with in Santa Barbara...and why we'll move back one day for retirement. Word to the 80 degree, no humidity days!!!
Tuff love (ok, tough)...I watched Jillian's new show (Jillian, from Biggest Loser) last night and initially my reaction was, UGH. Why? Because the opening scene is her coming in, meeting the family at the gym and pushing them through and hard workout with plenty of BL yelling and pushing. (Which I love...) I just felt like that was going to be the whole show, typecasting Jillian. Thankfully, it was not the whole show, just the opening scene. She really delved into the family struggles and emotional issues (this show also features a doctor who evaluates the entire family a la Dr. H on BL) and helps them get to the root of the problem but within a one week timeframe. They are then revisited by Jillian 6 weeks later. First family-GREAT job! Jillian pushes them to really face their fears, issues and the real reasons why they 'quit' and 'avoid'.
Well, we try and do the same thing for you at the big J. We want you to commit to yourself, face your fears and make your life the best it can be-and, as Jillian says, fitness is just one facet of that journey and one tool to use to get there!
Ok, so I'm no Jillian (I am a wannabe Jillian and was before I had even heard of her...)...my nickname has been "Sargeant" since I got certified to teach and I believe deeply in tough love (aka tuff love). You can all thank K for that-she 'tuff loved' me through my training process. We want you to push yourselves and realize you can do anything you put your mind to. Involve your families and friends (like Jillian's new show) and you will find a deeper connection to them, a deeper love of them AND yourself and a healthier, longer life.
For me, I'm doing that by finally getting my hip replaced (it's been needed since birth, which I never knew until last year and no pain until about 10 years ago) and getting MY body back to normal (actually better than normal)! I'm fit but I need to work on getting these 2 joints (my hips) where they need to be...it's just like working on your abs but a little bit more involved.
So, let's ALL commit together to making 2010 the year to face our fears, accept change (see previous post) and spread our wings and fly into the best of life!
See you in class!
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