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Life In General

Exhausted and Need a Vacation

I am so tired. No amount of coffee or Red Bull injections has or will help. I’m just physically and mentally exhausted to the point that I’ve found myself staring off into the void occassionally throughout the day.

I wake up, get dressed, grab breakfast, make sure Andy doesn’t leave without food, put a load of laundry in the washer, go to work, shovel food in my face during lunch so I can go back to work quicker, work retail for four hours, come home, make candles, paint signs, watch an episode of Grace and Frankie (oh my god, please watch!), go to bed, wake up, and do it all over again.

Folks, I’m in an unending loop of I’m-too-busy-to-live. I can’t even take the time to make the videos I want for the blog, which makes me wonder if I’m wasting my time telling you all how lost I feel lately. (Could have spent this time preparing the next big meal for my blog… or could I have?)

See, there are days where I think I can do it all. And I do. I truly get everything done that I want to do, but it’s just not satsifying, because tomorrow brings more tasks that need to be done. Many of which only exist now because I finished my To Do list today. See? Loop.

Sorry about the rant guys, just needed a minute to get this off my chest, take a breather, and reboot. I’m counting down the days until my friends and I shut down our cellphones, put away our iPads, and head off into the Maine wilderness for our vacation to Moosehead, Maine. It is, by far, the best week of the year. No work, no responsiblities, no worries.

I keep rewatching our vacation video from last year and dreaming that tomorrow is the day we leave. It’s not, but it’s a good dream. Anyway, keep an eye out for our moose sighting, it’s on the video. You won’t want to miss it.

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June 24, 2015 by
Life In General

Provincetown Cape Wedding

I just worked one of the most beautiful weddings this weekend and I had to share it with you all! I don’t normally post about the events Andy and I work, but this one, I just had to. We had a blast in the booth and everyone had so much fun (staff included).

A long time ago, Andy was approached to work a wedding in Provincetown with his photo booth (Seacoast Photo Booths). We had no idea what to expect, other than we were going to get to see the Cape on a weekend, which for us is totally unexpected with our super busy schedules. We didn’t know too much about the venue, just that we’d have power and possibly might need to stake down the backdrop due to wind.

When we drove up to the venue (Pilgrim Monument) and walked into the tent, our jaws dropped. Gold forks and knives, tables blooming with fresh flowers, candle lit lanterns, and a view of the ocean. Gorgeous! I have the pictures to prove it. We also took a hike up to the top of the monument – which I totally suggest, because the view was spectacular!

We set up our booth, nautically-themed (per the brides’ request). We had sailor hats, captain’s hats, buoys, squid hats, and custom printed life savers. Andy was clever enough to put the brides’ name on one, which turned out so cute and was a very popular prop. Like any event, it took a awhile for people to warm up to the idea of getting their picture taken in the booth, but we had such a busy booth once dinner was over.

And I have to say that both brides looked so happy all night. I don’t think I’ve seen a happier couple in a while and they never left each other’s side all night! Congratulations Nellie and Tracie!

If you want a peek at all the photos from the photo booth from their wedding, take a peek here: Click.

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June 22, 2015 by
Fitness

How Much Should We Workout?

I was flipping through the newest issue of Glamour (yes, Glamour) the other day when I stumbled up on this article. How long and how much should we  workout? It’s a question I ask all the time. How much is too much, and how much will actually make an impact without ruining my schedule?

And the answer really is: it depends on you. Well, thanks Glamour. Super helpful there.

But seriously, it’s really just common sense. Sitting on your butt for three weeks without lifting more than a remote control isn’t going to help you shed excess weight, feel stronger, or help you start feeling better. It won’t help you fit into that dress for the wedding you’re attending in two months.

I try to do something every day, even if it’s just walking to the grocery store instead of driving there. I’m lucky, my work is close to a shopping complex. I know many who don’t have that luxury. But it doesn’t mean we can’t do something: put on a YouTube video and do a 8-minute workout, walk to get your mail instead of driving to the mailbox, do crunches while you watch TV.

The article ranged from suggesting 225 minutes to 75 minutes of cardio a week. Well, five 45-minute sessions a week to three 25-minute sessions a week is a big difference. But I did the math and broke it down even easier. If we go the middle ground route, that’s 150 minutes of cardio or 2 1-hour classes and 30 minutes of jogging. Three days, just three days of working out. It’s totally doable.

Working out for 150 minutes a week is only 1.5% of your week. That’s nothing. We can do this!

 

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June 20, 2015 by
Fitness

Summer Water Challenge

I have a challenge for you all this week. I want you to join me in trying to drink half of your body weight in ounces of water (at least) throughout the day, every day for the next week.

Why? Because there are so many benefits to being hydrated that it’s hard to count. Water is our life source. Without it, we fall apart.

Water Detoxes Your Body

Think about drinking water as a way to flush out your system. For your daily diet to work, you need to have proper hydration, which will help your liver function. If your liver cannot function, your body won’t break down fat, meaning it’s going to stick with you instead of being released into the bloodstream and broken up into proteins.

Water Increases Your Metabolism

That alone is enough to make me drink more. The body is made up most of water, so in order for it to function properly, it needs to be hydrated. Many of our bodily functions require water to work, including metabolizing foods.

How Much To Drink

Fitness and nutrition experts have said that drinking half your body weight in ounces of water will keep you hydrated. So, for a person who weighs 150 pounds, you’re drinking 75 ounces of water a day. That’s only about four 20-ounce water bottles a day.

It can seem like a lot, but there are tricks to making it seem way less taxing. My favorite is adding frozen fruit to the water bottle in the morning to act as ice and to flavor my water. Drop in a slice of lemon and you’ll get a splash of citrus. Super simple: try dropping two frozen strawberries and two spoonfuls of frozen blueberries in your water bottle.

I also find that having a water bottle with a straw instead of just a cap has helped me drink a lot more than I’d normally drink.

If you have any other tricks to reminding yourself to stay hydrated, let me know in the comments and let me know how you’re doing with the water challenge!

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June 18, 2015 by