It's My Birthday!

Whoop whoop, guess what day it is...give up?  It's my birthday!  Yay, for me and candy and gifts and all the extra attention.  So far I've gotten brownies, candy, and cards.  I've only been at work for about an hour and a half.  My job may stress me out a little but I work with some exceptional people.  Everyone has just been so awesome today.  I am truly appreciative and grateful.

Fit Chick Wednesday

Okay so Wednesdays will be a little different on C'est La Dee as I will be bringing you Fit Chick Wednesdays.  In case you don't know I am  a what people would call a fitness junkie.  At first my fitness journey started out as me wanting to look good but now it's all about my health.  I'm always trying to improve.  Yes, looking good is one of the added benefits of choosing a healthy lifestyle but for me it is not the most important anymore.

Fit Chick Wednesdays will be all about fitness and healthy lifestyle tips.  I am not a personal trainer and I have no formal education/training as it pertains to fitness but I know what worked for me and if you're up to it...it may work for you too.

So without further ado my first Fit Chick Wednesday post is an at home cardio workout by Fitness Blender that is sure to burn calories and make you sweat.

Bodyweight Cardio Workout - 23 Minute At Home Interval Cardio Training

This video is from Fitness Blender and they have hundreds of helpful videos on YouTube.  Check them out.

Fitness Blender

I hope you all enjoyed.  Now get out there and get fit. 

The Active Prepared Life: Limitations

Though are often physical limitations that affect us all (for example:  humans can't fly) there are no limitations on what we can accomplish (example: we made planes so that we could fly).  The only limitations that apply to us are the ones that we create for ourselves.  Often times we think of something great then never go after it because we feel as though we are not talented enough, we don't have enough experience, or aren't smart enough.  In our minds we're not good enough to accomplish what we wish for.  Now is the time to stop that.  If we think of it then we can accomplish it.  It doesn't matter what everyone else is saying.

My mom always told me, 'Let them talk, but if they had an ounce of the guts you have they'd be trying too.'  When many of us were children we did things without even thinking about the consequences.  Yes, this is dangerous when not controlled, but why can't we apply this gusto to our adult lives.  We know what's safe and unsafe.  We rationalize the hell out of our doubts.  We make our imaginary inadequacies actualities because we believe in them more than we believe in ourselves and what we can accomplish.

This is what I've been dealing with recently.  I am probably the most prominent doctor of my own limitations.  I seek a better paying job and all I think when I'm filling out applications is 'No you don't have enough experience' or 'You're not qualified for that' but it stops now.  No more limiting myself by what I believe I can accomplish.  I've accomplished a good bit so far in life but that fear of failure stops me every time I seek something better.  No more fear, any failure that I encounter will be lesson, a stepping stone of sorts because I'm not perfect and there will be shortcomings.

Goals for this week

Life:  

1. Stay positive and focused.

2. Go after what you want and don't let anyone (especially yourself) tell you that you can't do it.   

Vacation Files: The Whole Shebang

Well as you can tell I took full advantage of my vacation and once again neglected my blogging duties. I'm sorry but I really needed this vacation.

Well, my boyfriend along with his son went to Chicago to meet up with a few friends.  It was an awesome vacation except for one minor (Major!!!) problem.  I completely forgot to pack my makeup.  I was so upset and almost in tears because by the time I realized that I had no makeup we were too far along to go back.  However, I have an amazing boyfriend who immediately noticed that I was in distress (near tears) and he took his time (and money) and bought me some makeup.  He is truly an awesome guy.  Well other than that the vacation went very well.

We stayed for about 4 days and basically went sightseeing.  Nine times out of ten the most exciting portion of any vacation for me will be the food and this trip was no exception.  We went to Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Restaurant and of course after many recommendations we went to Giordano's Pizza.  When I say that you have no idea what deep dish pizza is until you try this pizza you have to believe me.  It was excellent.  Majority of our days were spent at the Navy Pier and if I wasn't such a loser I probably would have taken pictures.  I always forget to take pictures and it's such a shame.

Does anyone else have a problem with remembering to take pictures while on vacation?
For some odd reason I always forget and I get much too wrapped up in the moment.  I don't even take pictures of myself.  I'm such a loser. 

Pictures or no pictures the vacation was great.  After we left Chicago I stayed at my boyfriend's house for about 3 days just so that we could spend some much needed time together (we about 5 hours apart). It gave us some time to settle back into our normal routine as well.  Now it's back to work for the both of us.

The Vacation Files: The Prelude

So tomorrow marks the beginning of my week long vacation with my boyfriend and instead of relaxing and getting organized I decided to go to work.  Bummer....who does this?  I'm not sure why I would choose work of all places to go but here I am.

Now generally this would be a time of relaxation but of course for me it isn't.  I went into work because I know that someone will be covering for me but I would like my area to be as tidy and organized as possible.  I haven't packed because I need to get a few items out of storage and I also need to do my laundry.  Oh and I have to get an oil change before I leave.  I remember last week I was hoping that my vacation would get here quickly but now I just want time to slow down so that I can get these things done.  Oh and did I mention that I'm babysitting tonight.  All of this needs to be done by 9 am tomorrow.  Well it's not all bad.  I mean I'm doing these things so that I can have fun and relax.  This also serves as a lesson...planning is key.

Where do you guys think I'm going?

Stay tuned in for The Vacation Files:  Day One

I'm Back!

First I'd like to apologize for neglecting my blogging duties for so long (it's been almost 2 weeks since my last post).  Things became a little too overwhelming for me and so I took some time to gather myself and my thoughts.  Okay the true story is that I sat in front of my computer this morning and told myself either you get it together or you let it go...I decided to get it together.  Big girls cry but they don't give up.   So here I am.   I have a lot of exciting things to share and there's nothing more in this world that I'd like better than sharing them with you all.  So with that being said here's what I have in store....

     
• The Well Dressed Woman
• Fall Fashion Wishlist
• The Well Dressed Man
• My Vacation Files
• Cell Phone Etiquette
• Reviews, Reviews, Reviews
• More Active Prepared Life
• And So Much More

Thanks for reading and I love you all.