... Or in my case, one small step for systematic workouts, one giant step for Classy. Last night, I ran for 45 minutes and completed over four miles worth on the elliptical machine. Now, I am well aware that the elliptical is not as intense as actually running for four miles outdoors or on the treadmill. But I was proud of myself. I went hard for at least 45 minutes, upping the endurance levels, upping the pace, and on occasion moving backwards in order for other muscles to be worked. For it to be my first strictly cardio workout without weights in between, I felt empowered... and thirsty... when all was said and done. I also found that I need new running shoes. Those of you who know me best are probably rolling your eyes or laughing at me. Some might say I always think I need new running shoes, as I've worked in a running shoe retailer for a good portion of my younger days. I have quite the collection. However, when you know what works and what is good, you go with it. Don't settle for old, dirty, or worn out shoes. I'm a New Balance girl myself. They make you run faster, you know? .... ha. Anyway. Like I said, small steps. I'll get there. New or old shoes. Have no doubts.
Isn't he beautiful? I think so. There were many more pictures like this one taken. Don't you worry. This is the lead singer of a not very well known, but soon to be very well known, KingBilly. I was asked yesterday afternoon to attend their show with one of my city girls who had seen them before and was also excited to see Mr. Richard Marx along with the lead singer of Vertical Horizon perform in the same show. Of course my answer was, sure, live music? Perfect.
Matt Scannell (from Vertical Horizon) took me back to a very special place in my life. The late 90s. Although in the late 90s, the Captain and Cokes that I was inhaling while listening to some old favorites were not a part of my agenda. Richard Marx also performed some of his own and some that he had written and others had made famous such as Keith Urban's "Better Life." I was more than satisfied with this show before KingBilly ever took the stage. So the picture you see above was just icing on the cake. And what a cake it was. It's so exciting to see these shows and these people you never thought you'd be less than ten feet from. Turns out, they're right in my back yard now. And. I. Love. It.
Not too shabby for a Friday night. Good entertainment was needed in order to keep me going. I'm so ready for my Christmas at home. Especially since it's about this time that I'm used to being able to head home for the holidays after exams are over. Oh winter break... Not this year, unfortunately. Although, I am blessed to have a week off at Christmas. It's not quite the month I'm used to in between semesters. Life goes on I suppose. I'm still adapting. Still not used to it just quite yet...
You know those college friends that you meet the first few weeks you're at school and they stick with you for the rest of time forever and ever, amen? Well I have a few of those and one of them is coming to the city this weekend! Yes, it most definitely calls for a celebration! Even though the money is low because my payday unfortunately falls on Monday this go around... (Yeah, trying to suck me out of my weekend fun... I think not!) I will not let this stop me from thoroughly enjoying my Friday night on the town! Laughs will be shared, drinks will be had, and Friday night will indeed live up to what everyone wants it to be. 
