lunges, burpees, planks

it was 20F out today, as it has been for many days now, so we ventured to the gym! after a mile warm-up and 800m of some fitness routines, kevin (my trainer, my husband, same guy) suggested we do a little light strengthening work: lunges, burpees, planks x 3.

i love strength training days! even back in hs, they are the "easy days", when compared to the actual long-run / speed-workout days. i got into combat mode and we busted out our strength exercises relatively quickly - piece of cake.

afterwards, i gawked at the cute little toddler girls in their bathing suits practicing gymnastics (omg are they not so so so adorable?) and had an easy lunch at chelsea piers' wichcraft. nothing beats a classic pbj on wheat and tomato soup on a cold cold day.

finding strength

buuuuusy day consisted of:

• male teammates talking about and comparing proper pants fits (i witness this on a daily basis. how awkward! and yes on an equities trading floor)
• work blah blah blah
• coffee and catchup with tom, a recent newlywed friend from HK who i haven't seen in two years!! liz, your husband is so so so thoughtful and always thinking of you :)

best: after work mani-pedis and basta pasta with girlfriends!

worst: the shellac-mani lady (tried a new spot because of a groupon i'd bought for a baby shower which didn't end up happening) doused my nails with acetone multiple times before and after applying the shellac. that is SO not cool and damaging for my nails :(

smile: receiving a text from a friend who is going through a very difficult time, especially today. while my friend was clearly sad, the text evoked the first ounce of strength that made me even more confident that she will be alright.