Another Miami Souvenir

...besides my tan.

Bikes Everywhere

Miami foreshadowing from Kat's apartment.

Riding a Bike...

I haven't ridden a bike in 10 years.

I really hope the expression rings true, because I am going to be doing so in the near future.  EEEEK.

Travel

So, I don't travel much.  I usually have an annual trip to STL, if that counts, but otherwise, most of my friends live in the Chicagoland area.  I didn't travel much growing up and I'd hoped to overcome that.  However, with the exception of a Panama City Beach trip back in college (please don't judge, everyone was doing it).

I've tried to figure why I don't travel much in adulthood.  A small part of me thought it was because my friends don't live in other parts of the country, but then again, most people, when they travel, aren't SOLELY visiting people.

Anyhow, then it hit me.  Of all my friends in adulthood, whenever they have traveled and haven't been solely visiting someone - they were traveling with their romantic partner.  Le sigh.  I get it.  This is why I haven't traveled.

Anyhow.  It seems as though there are very few 'girls' trips' since college.  It's probably one part money, another part time off work, a third part time with said significant other.  It's rare that I have girlfriends around who are free and up for doing a girls' tirp.  Well, somehow, the stars have aligned perfectly for me.   I am going to Miami this February!  BEACH TIME.  I am flying Southwest for the first time.  Update and tons of pictures to come.

Sneak Peek - Kat's Wedding

Kat's Bridal Shower

I get out once in a while...that being, when my friends get married.

The bride to be, looking beautiful.

delicious food

quite the view from Mary's apartment - most notable - the Sun-Times building

I have engagement envy, simply because I want to own this Lolita glass

The prize for getting the most questions right on the "How well do you know the bride & groom" quiz - a guacamole maker!    I won!   I'd like to thank Kat for having a Kladda tattoo on the small of her back and Brian for starting every joke with 'do you know where I can find?'

My gift!  A spice rack!  To help keep the spice in their marriage!!!

A conversation between the bride & MOH - you want me to wear WHAT?!

SHOE ENVY

a dance party broke out

Sidenote:  Yes, I am aware that this blog has turned into a picture book lately.  

Trying Something New...

(When I say this, no, I don't mean blogging about something other than figure skating, facebook or my personal life.)

So, tomorrow, I am going to a workout class called 'the Bar Method' with Kat. Sidenote: you may or may not notice that Kat gets a LOT of action on the blogs, between Emily & myself. Another note: Kat's fiance, Brian, talks a lot about Emily & my blogs. However, he does not read/comment on said blogs - Brian, we're watching!!

Anyhow. I am excited to try something new. One of my goals is to be healthier/work out more - however, the cold weather/my lack of exercise equipment/lack of gym membership make this difficult.

The Bar Method is supposedly somewhat 'ballet' based for body sculpting. It's supposed to be painful/cause your muscles to burn. I can't wait!

Has anyone else out there tried Bar Method Chicago? Review to come.