After telling myself that Monday would be marvelous, and making sure it was, I began feeling like my old, happy self again. I hated to be a Debbie downer on the blog, but I do want to be honest, and sometimes we all have bad days. I think the important part is not to dwell on them, but instead make changes and strive to improve.
On Monday morning, I was happy to be back at school with my wonderful co-workers and smiling students. I drank another REBOOTizer, and was prepared for the day. However, there was a water main break which caused an early dismissal at 12:10! (Usually we dismiss at 4:00, so four hours early was a huge perk! Plus, the kids ate lunch, so it counted as a full day for us!) That obviously made my mood even better as it gave me a chance to run some errands that I didn’t do over the weekend. Immediately upon arriving home, I changed from my teacher clothes to my more comfy workout wear.
I seriously live in comfy clothes and workout apparel unless I have to be dressed more professionally for something. Also dressing in my workout gear made it super easy to meet my friend Diana at the gym when she got out of school. (No worries – fancy headband and dangling earrings came out!)
Diana and I completed this workout, and had fun while doing it. We used to workout together all the time, but lately life has gotten in the way. We were definitely more chatty than usual, but we got our reps and sets in, smiling and laughing the whole time.
Some lady actually commented on how much we were giggling. #sorrywe’renotsorry At the end of the workout, we were supposed to do 30 minutes of cardio. (I ran my one-mile in the morning before school.) Diana wasn’t feeling it, but I wasn’t going to let her off that easy. She’s forced encouraged me on several occasions at the gym – I was just returning the favor! We decided to take it outside and walk it out since the weather was so nice.
We covered somewhere between 2 – 3 miles, and on the way home we passed by a huge hill. We sprinted up and walked down five times and that definitely got our heart rates up and sweat dripping! Naturally, I just had to stop at the top for a moment…
And handstand it up! I’m sure cars passing by thought I was nuts, but truthfully I didn’t care. Actually, I didn’t care much about anything at the time.
I was happy and had found my zen again.
Do you stay in work clothes, or are you quick to change like me? How do you find your zen?
I love changing into comfy clothes after school or church or anything like that. It just makes life easier! I find my zen by exercising and meditating using a prayer book sometimes. Lat week I went on a long, hard hike with my brother but that was so refreshing and fun! Glad you found your zen
Exercising definitely helps and so does doing anything outdoors (in my opinion!).
I live in workout clothes too! It’s just comfier that way! I love that headband! Where is it from??
My mom got it for me from Nordstrom’s!
So honored to make the blog! Had so much fun working out and thanks for not letting me get off easy!
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You are so adorable! I love the headband, looks super cute! I live in workout clothes and yoga pants on lazy weekends, it’s just so worth it to be comfortable sometimes (especially after a long day at work)
Totally agree!! The second I walk through the door, I’m changing!
What an overall amazing day. With so many wonderful things happening, i would’ve thought you were crazy if your mood never changed haha (kidding!)
I live in work out clothes. Who doesn’t like to be comfortable??
Totally! And comfy clothes makes everything better!
Your workout clothes are adorable! I immediately change into workout clothes or sweats when I get home from work — like, drop my bag, walk to my room, and change. No stops in between! (except to say hello to my pup
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ME TOO!
I usually hit the gym right after work – so I am in my workout clothes by 5:00 p.m. and stay in them until I shower and hit the sack. On the weekends, I live in workout gear even if there are no workouts on my schedule!
Me too! I literally ALWAYS change out of work clothes asap and weekends I live in workout gear!
giggling and working out should go hand and hand. Doesn’t she know that?
Uhhh duhhhh
good to be honest and admit we all have bad days… its just a part of life.
working out always helps! it’s like once you are there, you are like yesss I can do this and feel so much better.
Since I sweat a ridiculous amount in my work out clothes after teaching zumba, i throw them off immediately! ha
I change out of sweaty workout clothes.. into more dry workout clothes!
Since I’m a student I can usually get away with wearing workout clothes to class. Score! But if it’s one of those days where I decide to actually try to look presentable, I usually change into leggings, a sports bra and a loose top the second I get in the door. Workout clothes >>> real clothes!
I’m so glad Monday was a good day for you! Workouts with friends always cheer me up too.
Lucky!! Workout clothes def > real clothes!! When I taught summer school and could wear workout clothes everyday, it was amazing!
Workout clothes are amazing – I’m usually in yoga pants the second I walk through the door. Right now I’m trying to decide how much I can get away with wearing them to class/work as a TA in grad school.
Oooh lucky you! I can’t wait for winter (ok yes I can) but I’m excited to wear lululemon wunder unders with boots and dresses!
That weather looks absolutely amazing, Linz! What a blessing that you had the day off to enjoy it with a friend too. Sounds PERFECT!
Workout clothes … le sigh … sometimes, I wish that I could live in them. They’re often more expensive than my regular clothes though! Weird how that works.
The weather was REALLY nice! And why are workout clothes so much more expensive????? (That’s why I always ask for them for birthdays and holidays hehe)
LOVE that you do handstands everywhere
i find my zen when I stretch/run/dance or foam roll. I also totally live in workout clothes (Duh). or comfy clothes. I only ‘get dressed’ when I go out. Hah
haha i do do handstands everywhere. the kids in the classroom next door were doing cartwheels and handstands and i was like uhhh can i join in?? haha
I stay home now with my 2 year old, but when I did go to work everyday (for the last 12 years, until July) I would be peeling off my work clothes the MINUTE I got in the door. Like literally. Pieces would be coming off AS I was making my way up the stairs to my room/closet. UGH, I’m all about comfort!!!
Me too!! If I stayed home I’m not sure if I would ever change out of my pjs.. unless it was to go to the gym haha
THIS MAKES ME SMILE! I am so sorry I have been missing in action lately, love
catching up on YOU (my fav) right nowwwww <3 you make me smile and that picture of you is MARVELOUS. Oh you are gorgeous
Aww I loooves you Meg! xoxo
Love the poses on the hill! One day I want to be able to do that
Hehe you will! Just go out and have fun and snap pix!
Haha! I would get pics of me just falling flat on my face LOL!
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I’m so jealous of your handstand! I’d love to be able to perform a headstand or handstand… Every time I see someone do it I wish I could too
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