My Valentine

Going into the weekend I thought that Netflix would be the one I would give my heart to for Valentine's Day. 

This heart, the one that I made out of semi-sweet chocolate chips and an attempt with a calligraphy pen.

It started off that way - we flirted a little bit Friday night, exchanged glances, maybe a bit more but I promised that I'd never tell. 

When I woke up Saturday morning with feelings of regret and shame, I realized I'd been lying in bed for 15 hours, and also lying to myself about what I really wanted in a relationship. Netflix was always there for me, giving me anything I needed, helping me through the hard times, always offering me something new - but never challenging me. Always comfortable to be with, but never moving me forward. 

Then I remembered how deeply I wanted a swole-mate to have my whey with... so I took my opportunity to work out with ClassPass and made it a weekend full of loving me - body, mind and soul! I dated my sexy muscles. Gave them the love and attention they deserve. Took them out on the town and did them good. 

Where'd we go?

Saturday:

Pure Barre - Holy what, you barre girls are crazy and have powerful pelvic muscles. I liked... a lot. 

Sunday: 

Aspire Total Fitness - Bodypump hit my arms and shoulders just right.

The Grinning Yogi - Chill Flow for some good vibes, easy transitions and that deep stretch love. I even made it a date and invited Caitlin to come along too! 

Don't forget the part where I made this spinach, bacon, avocado, yummy something salad. I washed it down with only one glass of wine. No, I didn't spell "bottle" wrong. Glass. 

My Sunday morning workout thanked me for it. 

I can't picture a better weekend more full of love. Love of body, love of self, love of mind!

Also love of SNL40, that was pretty silly for the bit I was able to stay awake for.

How was your lovely weekend?

Single's Awareness Day

Here we are, Valentine's day.

I'm bringing you a special olympics / valentine's edition for all the single ladies out there who are going to be having girl's night, wine and netflix night, or I'm-on-the-lookout-for-my-next-heartbreak night.

Buuuut, before we get too serious let's please direct our attention to this amazing clip from 1985 (obviously not an olympics event but still incredible). Is this still a thing? And if no, why not?

So back to the fact that I'm single. Bullshit right? 

Super extra wrong, not bullshit - awesome. Single and ready to mingle get my shit together. 

Awesome because I can share with you all the unconventional things that you're maybe not going to see on other blogs today. All of the links you're about to click (please at least click the single ladies one) are geared toward how excellent it is to be a single, independent, happy woman. 

* Here are some Valentine's Singles can give themselves
* I can see why you're still single if you're looking for love at the laundromat
* Because you're not getting wined and dined, you don't have to worry about the love chub
* #3, #5 and most importantly #21 here when you spend the evening with your ladies
* JUST LOOK AT ALL OF THESE SINGLE LADIES - whaaaaat that's amazing
* And hey, a quiz - How Single Are You?

Go enjoy your bottle of wine date tonight!