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Maybe I missed my calling? Maybe I was meant to be

Maybe I missed my calling? Maybe I was meant to be a cute, confident, & charismatic batista? ☕️😘 #TheFriendsExperience

Happy birthday to not only my baby sister but also

Happy birthday to not only my baby sister but also one of my best f•r•i•e•n•d•s 👭

I didn't mean for this to be the 2nd themed surprise party for you with a "Friends" theme (the first being your bridal shower), but when I found out about "The Friends Experience" taking place in the King of Prussia mall during your birthday month, I knew you'd allow for an exception 🙈

We all had so much fun spoiling you & reenacting iconic scenes from your favorite show 😍

I love you so much & thank you for being my lobster 🦞

When it comes to habits, I have always been a bit

When it comes to habits, I have always been a bit of a hardcore girlie 💥

I would decide I want better habits one night, and then the next morning, I would wake up at 6 AM, make a protein smoothie, get in workout clothes, go to the gym, etc.

I could maintain this for about a month, and then something would throw it off, like getting sick or going on vacation & then having a hard time starting up again.

Why?

Because I didn't pace myself.

I know this is a pain point for my training clients as well, which is why I created my training package to trickle out material, build foundational change, and add on weekly.

I help owners flourish with slow, steady, positive change & was expecting overnight miracles from myself. #MajorOlderSisterVibes 😶‍🌫️

This past month is the first time I think I have ever given myself the grace to build habits slowly (even if that means seeing results less quickly in the name of foundation forming first).

The first 3 weeks all I focused on was waking up at 7:15 every day, going on a 2-mile walk, and washing my face 🫧

Then last week, I brought the wake-up time down to 6:45, as well as reading 20 pages of whatever personal development book I'm currently reading and making a hearty breakfast 🍳

2 weeks from now I'll bring my wake up time down to 6:15 (I'm trying to be a part of the 5 AM club) and see what I have time to add into my morning routine then 🙈

I can feel the difference this time around with changing my habits because I'm not treating it like a race to the finish line 🏁

It's a journey. There is no need to rush all the good parts 🥰

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Wine & coochie board with MY GIRLS... Oh, and Ody

Wine & coochie board with MY GIRLS... Oh, and Ody 🐾 Oh, and also Everett 👶 Oh, and almost forget Matt 🙆

Ended the night with some midnight, outdoor cuddles & some riveting conversations that really bit my ear off & removed a rib or two 🍖

"This is probably the only time I'll be able to sa

"This is probably the only time I'll be able to say this, but today, we are drinking for a cure" 💜

Would you "Add to Cart" or help a sista "Out of Ca

Would you "Add to Cart" or help a sista "Out of Cart?" 🛒🤭

Happy belated 37th birthday to this old man who lo

Happy belated 37th birthday to this old man who loves old cars & old tricks - that he won't show @mnorman4 btw 🌼

I'm sorry that I bite you, but it means that I love you. Happy birthday, broccoli bro 🥦

Yesterday, I woke up to my @ouraring telling me th

Yesterday, I woke up to my @ouraring telling me that my readiness score was an 81 (Good), but the heading underneath it was "Feeling alright?" followed by "Your body temperature is higher than usual. If you're feeling low on energy, don't push yourself too hard today."

Before going full time as the owner of @handfulofleashes I would work 12 hour days, multiple days a week, at my old job, and then leave just to work my business right after. I was sick for a week out of the month every single month. I pushed myself past what my body could handle to get where I am now.

But what's beautiful in having that previously lived experience? Realizing that it may have been "necessary" then, but is not desired now.

When my Oura ring informed me of this, I decided:

🚫 I wouldn't get up at my usual 7 AM alarm clock (I'll be in the 5 AM club with you soon @shelbysacco5 ) but I would keep drinking the glass of water by my bed

🚫 I wouldn't go for my 2 mile AM walk, but I'll keep taking my supplements

🚫 I wouldn't work on any computer work, but would have a "The Fosters" marathon with @briannasturges

Oddly enough, I measured these past 2 days with huge amounts of success because of the balance I struck with myself to get me back to tip-top shape quicker.

I woke up this morning to an 82 (Good) as my readiness score (only 1 point higher) but with the heading "Signs of Recovery" followed by "Your resting heart rate indicates that your body and mind are getting the rest they need. To support your recovery, keep making time for things that help you relax and recharge." 🔋

Whereas I used to be sick a week out of every month while "Doing it all and never stopping," I now only had 2 days in the last few months where I allowed my success to be measured by "Recovering" instead of "Results."

I'm so thankful for all my body allows me to do. I'm glad I could show her that these past few days with some couch time and early bedtimes 🌙

🎨 = @oliviaherrickdesign

I did a "breath in, breath out" mediation & was as

I did a "breath in, breath out" mediation & was asked to look into myself to see what my body, heart, & spirit needs in this season & here's what came up for me:

🤲 Body - Relaxation & Nourishment

🩷 Heart - Courage & Spontaneity

🌻 Spirit - Variability & Movement

How cool is it that we get to live a life aligned with our own desires ✨️ #AtPeace

Take a gander with some geese, push a redhead up a

Take a gander with some geese, push a redhead up against a castle, & kiss some cheeks... that's how Vika wanted to spend her b-day (and honestly, I don't know who enjoyed it more 😉)

Happiest of birthdays to my giggly, kind, & rather fine kukenchik, Vika. I love you 🩷

“’If you stay in the moment, you’ll have wha

“’If you stay in the moment, you’ll have what is called spontaneous right action, which is intuitive, which is creative, which is visionary, which eavesdrop on the mind of the universe" 🌌✨️

On this day a year ago, we said "Goodbye" to Earl

On this day a year ago, we said "Goodbye" to Earl & almost watched Brianna hurl 🤮🤣

What a beautiful day to say "Wee Wee Wee, drink st

What a beautiful day to say "Wee Wee Wee, drink starbies & have Phoebe's physical therapy 🏰

The last of my brother-in-laws siblings got marrie

The last of my brother-in-laws siblings got married (Congrats, Danielle & Ryan 🥳). Now we'll have to find new ways to throw ragers that don't include tying the knot 🎀

Today, I was going to finish up at the chiropracto

Today, I was going to finish up at the chiropractor & with my 1 training lesson and use the majority of this "day off" working on my to-dos ✅️

I work on my to-dos every day. I have made a "recurring to-dos" Notion doc that auto populates all of my to-dos so I don't have to remember them. They just re-show up on my to-do list when they are due again.

Nice, right? 😎

In most cases, it's great! I love checking things off my to-do lists, habit stacking by listening to my fav podcasts, etc.

BUT I tend to put the enjoyment of checking things off a seemingly neverending, always re-populating to-do list over the enjoyment of where I am now (or where I could be) if I let my to-do take a back seat on 72 degree April days 🌞

For that reason, when my sister asked me to go for a car ride with her & go to my goddaughters physical therapy at Kids Castle, I said "Yes" happily.

I love my hyper-diligence. It's what has made so many of my goals possible, but as ever, "balance" is the secret sauce of life 🩷

How are you enjoying where you are now?

🎨 = @luna_design_co

Pups & piercings: a great way to spend a random Th

Pups & piercings: a great way to spend a random Thursday night with my Applebebe's 🐝

Whenever Dory comes home from Florida, you bet we

Whenever Dory comes home from Florida, you bet we are getting margs or getting down (whether its because of our kitty cat claws in Margaritas or because "they turn the lights down" in Dtown)🍹

Miss you already, Judy Garland 👩‍🦰

Last Happy, Sappy, Hippie birthday post... and it'

Last Happy, Sappy, Hippie birthday post... and it's probably the most important ✨️

Words can not describe how lucky I am to have been able to spend yet another year with my best girls 🩷

These ladies spoil me endlessly & I'm so unbelievably grateful for their beautiful souls, giving personalities, (& sexy bods 🤪)

Special thanks to Mash for doing a toast (she knows my love language is "Words of Affirmation" 🙉) & making me want to ooze all over the floor in a puddle of love 🥰

Thank you, ladies, for throwing me the best Hippie themed 28th birthday party EVER ☮️

I love you all from the bottom of my heart 🥹

To the decor crew: how you managed to turn my apar

To the decor crew: how you managed to turn my apartment into a Hippie haven in less than 3 hours is beside me 😭

Brianna, Hailey, Jasper, Josh, & Kristen - you are such a dynamic crew.

Watching all the videos Brianna took while y'all were setting up made my heart melt with gratitude watching my favorite people work so well together 🫠

P.S. It's been 2 weeks since my birthday & ALL the decor is still up 🩷

The pictures I'm putting in an envelope & sending

The pictures I'm putting in an envelope & sending to "30." Maybe if they like what they see, they'll let me stay 28 forever? 🤪 // Especially the last one 🍑

28 & feeling great... quite groovy, actually ☮️

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