Wild Ones
That song has been stuck in my head ALL DAY. I just love it 🙂
The only wild animal picture I have today:
So there ya go.
Later this afternoon, the Pilot, Liv and I headed to the mall to get my bro’s birthday presents- he turns 17 tomorrow! He’s always been so “little” to me.. even though he’s driving now and can bench press his body weight :/
While we were at the mall, we meandered into a few other stores:
I always seem to forget about LOFT, but the 40% off everything sign was like a beacon in the night.
And then we met up with Kyle at Chipoddle for dinner:
The usual chicken salad with black beans, lettuce, hot and mild salsa, double guac, more lettuce and an Izze blackberry drink
So good, and I saved a little salad to have as a snack in between classes tomorrow.
I was going to gym it up tonight since I’ve had two off days this week, but feel like taking it easy at the casa instead. It feels like a good night to hang out, catch up on some emails and work stuff, and choreograph for Zumba.
Every month, we get a CD with new music, and every other month the CD has an accompanying DVD with choreography. The DVDs have two different options: a one-on-one instruction that includes a breakdown (geared towards those who don’t have a dance background or want to learn the choreography slowly) and a live class, which has entirely different choreography (no breakdown for the live class- you watch and memorize if you want to use it). Sometimes the CDs are atrocious, and other times, they’re amazing. It’s kind of a gamble.. you never know what you’re going to get.
I usually like 1-2 songs each month, but sometimes I don’t use any at all and just come up with my own stuff. That’s the beauty of Zumba: the CDs and preset choreography are there if you want to use them, but you also have the freedom to come up with your own moves and use your own music. It’s especially easy to find new music when your favorite Pandora stations are Juanes and Pitbull 😉 This month’s DVD is terrible (sorry, Zumba) but I really like the first song. Hopefully I can come up with something fun before class tomorrow. I’ll also post my new stretch playlist using your suggestions when I get it together 🙂
Hope you have a lovely night!
See ya tomorrow <3
xoxo
Gina
What are you up to this weekend? Any fun fitness plans?
We’ve got my bro’s bday lunch when I get off work tomorrow, my friend Michele and her baby are coming in tomorrow for 6 MONTHS –I’m so excited!!- and a Zumbathon on Sunday.
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Good to know about the Zumba disc this month. I got mine a few days ago and I have yet to open it! I’m so lame.
you’re really not missing anything :/
i like songs 1, 3 and 5
This is for Zumba Fitness (TM) instructors? I would like to hear more about that. What it takes to become an instructor, the various levels. I’ve been thinking about doing it for years, and now that my studies are finally coming to completion, I may actually do it. Since my guy announced his intention to give up partner dancing (yeah.. it really wasn’t his thing, haha), I’ve been looking for a dance outlet that doesn’t require a partner. I know I could get another dance partner but.. meh, being that close to another sweaty guy is not something I’m committed to.
You should have waited until April 22 to go to Chipotle!! They’re giving out free burritos that day!! Wait, there is a catch, you have to have purchased one of their lunch bags before April 16 or something!! LOL! So maybe it doesn’t matter? LOL!
I’m taking my Zumba certification course tomorrow!!!!! I’m super excited to at last become part of the neon colored family of zumba instructors
love that outfit!! you look amazing and are an inspiration… i read your blog daily and appreciate your outlook on everything. you don’t realize the little things you say can really mean a lot to someone!
thank you so much, christina <3 it makes me so happy to hear that you enjoy it.
xoxo
Whats your go-to salad dressings when eating out? I’m trying to branch out from my love of creamy ranch to something a little healthier. And since you saved salad for later I’m assuming you don’t drown your salads in dressing like I do? 😉 (soggy salad never keeps well!)
when i get a salad from a mexican restaurant, i use the salsa and guac as my dressing. regular salads, i like balsamic dressing the most 🙂
I love the Loft picture. Are both those items from there? Love the white top and pink shorts are so much fun- that color. I am planning on going on a long run with a friend tomorrow then yoga. It’s 75 degrees and sunny in San Francisco…doesn’t get much better than that!
thanks! yep- and both 40% off. amazing 🙂
Sorry about the dud month of music.
I love all your happy family pics…hope you guys have a great weekend 🙂
Ohh did you get that top from the loft? its gorgeous!
Yes- love it for summer 🙂
do you have an office (9-5) job? 🙂
Nope
this weekend i hope to go visit my niece!! she will be a whole 5 days old! love her.
also fit in a couple runs since the weather is supposed to be beautiful here the whole weekend!!!
Cute! Your brothers 17?? And engaged??? Or another brother.. Lol
Another brother- I have 4 🙂
Haha oh ok makeS sense!!
Phew! I too was thinking, “He’s 16 and engaged AND a chef????” I have 4 sisters and always refer to them to others as ‘my sister’ so I confuse people all the time, too.
Livi strikes again with sucking her uncle Kyle’s fingers…
They are really too cute together. Your heart must melt just looking at them.
Have a great weekend!
I’m so glad I’m not the only one who thinks the CD this month is Horrid!! I thought ” Well I won’t be using any of those!” I’d love to see more videos of your classes at some point! That being said, have you ever gone to the convention in Orlando?
Cute top from Loft! I always forget about that store too for some reason. Enjoy your weekend, sounds like fun!
Isn’t funny how we think about days off now? I took 3 days off from the gym this week and it really didn’t faze me. Before my baby was born, I would have freaked out a little. Now, 3 days off is NBD.
I love those bright shorts. And of course you’re rocking them only just over 3 months becoming a mum!
Weekend plans are nice and quiet over here. I think a run and a new recipe may be as crazy as it gets 🙂
my fun weekend fitness plans include being able to workout for as long as i want to both days!! i workout before work during the week so my workouts always have to be super speedy.. not to say i can’t get a good fast workout, i just sometimes like having lots of time and changin’ it up! 🙂 🙂
I’ve been reading your blog everyday, and so look forward to your posts! You’ve inspired me to get out and do something healthy, try a Zumba class, and it’s been a great tool to help keep me busy during my husband’s training! Thanks!
Thanks for the reminder that LOFT is having a sale this weekend! They’re my go-to “teacher clothes” shop, and I stock up whenever I can!
Wow you have a brother who is my age! How much older are you? (random question are you the oldest?). Its funny that you went to chipoltle because my BFF and I just went there last night for dinner!
My fitness plans are to do a tabata workout and walk the dog today and Sunday is my off day. You look incredible by the way. No one would guess you just had a baby!
I love that picture of Kyle holding Livi, because my baby does exactly the same thing, chewing on the side of my thumb! Reading books, trying to eat dinner, chew, chew, chew…
I miss Chipotle! Something is just SO tasty in those black beans that makes them so delicious!! I have never heard of Juanes before I will have to check him out! During any workout its important to have SOMETHING that keeps you going and for more people music is it! Thanks so much!
Love that cute top + short combo! So fashionable 😉
mmmmm i LOVE chipoooodlleee! And you look so fantastic, such an inspiration! The outfit is so cute too!
hank you, friend!
I adore that outfit! So feminine! Pinterest inspired? 😉
I don’t think I could put together an outfit without that site anymore.
of course!! pinterest has changed my life 🙂
I know! It’s always so hard to believe that our “little siblings” are grown up! Mine is 19 now, but I swear she was 11 just yesterday. 😛
My fitness plans this weekend involve a 10k run with my friend tomorrow!
good luck on your 10k!
I LOVE that outfit!! The pink + white is adorable, and the top is so pretty! I always forget about LOFT, too, but they do seem to have really good sales. That picture of your brother with Livi at Chipotle is precious 🙂 Have a great weekend!
thank you! hope you’re having a great weekend, too!
One of my besties is training to become a yoga instructor, so she’s giving me private “classes” on the weekends so she can practice teaching … and I can practice practicing! It’s a good system, I love friends that have skills I can exploit 🙂
Oh man, I LOVE Loft! I need to go get me a new post-baby summer wardrobe soon …
that is a great way to trade! practicing on friends is the best 🙂
Eeeh I just got my first job at Chipotle! Its so much fun, the company is amazing, and I actually feel good about eating the food. <333
congrats! i LOVE chipoddle 🙂
Looks like a great day 🙂 The top from LOFT is adorable! So cute!
ooo love those pink shorts and shirt..so cute!!
we’re not doing much this weekend..but monday is our 2nd ultrasound-hopefully we find out the sex of our baby!! i CANNOT wait!
Love your outfit!! So cute for summer 🙂
I took advantage of LOFT’s sale today too – and well, most everywhere’s sales! I got three pairs of those bright colored shorts – I LOVE them! They fit so well.
Juanes is on my Pandora now. Whenever “Waka Waka” comes on, my kiddo goes bananas. Not sure if it’s the song or her insane dancing that gets him. 🙂 Looking forward to your playlist!!!
Shakira’s dancing, that is 🙂
I love that wild ones song! My friend and I always sing it at the top of our lungs but we both have pretty terrible voices so it’s hilarious.
Love the outfit! And you look great, hard to believe you just had a baby a few months ago! 🙂 Can you tell me where are the sandals from/what brand?….Also Loft??
thank you! banana republic