Ooooh, look at me. I’m soooooo sporty today!
I went to a new podiatrist today – a sports podiatrist! – for my tendinitis in my foot. It’s irritatingly painful & just won’t go away & stay away. So I’m trying a new tack – cortisone shot, in the foot. Funnnnn! Plus, got a soft cast for an ankle sprain that hasn’t fully healed after 5 weeks. Also, I need to stay off my feet for a week. A major bummer but what did I expect?
Anyway, what I wore:
New Saucany sneakers, specifically purchased to work out in – $40 at Marshalls
high water jeans – Goodwill (ages ago)
Se7en t-shirt (again, from ages ago)
Adidas zippy I picked up at Marshalls as well.
(It was $15 & I’ve been needing a lightweight layer for outdoor workouts on non-hot days.)
Up close of the shoe. I really like the pink! Plus this brand tends to be supportive while still being cushy. Way important for my feet!
Husband cooked me dinner since I’m off my foot for a week. It’s psuedo healthy. The bacon takes away the health halo.
Scallops, spinach, white beans & bacon. The scallops were done PERFECTLY.
Scored a couple cute pieces at Target for a song. The skirt & the sweater were less then $6 each.
Also wearing a purple leopard print scarf, Target necklace from one of the designer collaborations and Rockport shoes.
Check out this crazy giant ring pendant. I love this piece!
A typical Minnow class outfit:
black t-shirt, runner’s leggings & reversible shorts
(I am addicted to the reversible shorts at Target)
So I said I would do some derby girl of the month posts. But why do the work when someone else did it already? And much better? Well, here is the first featured Fort Myers derby girl: Jamsterella, #111:
That sexy voice-over is The Alexorcist, #666 who runs Sassy Pants Voice-Overs AND just started the Homegrown Music Show about local music here in Southwest Florida.
Fruit filled smoothie before Minnow class on Saturday
Strawberries, banana, plain yogurt & orange juice
Salad for dinner
Spinach, red onion, avocado, pomegranate anils & pistachios with a yogurt/lemon juice dressing.
Fresh & delicious!
Way oversized plaid shirt I picked up at Target for like $6. It’s super comfy & goes well with my grey jeans. Like my pirate boots?
New shirt I found at TJMaxx for $10. The eyes & smile are made of black rhinestones & the shirt is soft, lightweight & looks old. Loves!
Another Target treasure – new Little Miss Sunshine top for like $5 or something.
I swear I’m gonna change my backdrop soon. It needs more white space. I’m still trying to decide what awesome craft projects I can do with all this leather I have collected. Any suggestions? I’m thinking jewelry, maybe a tote bag…
Some new goodies from the Christmas season:
Waffle maker! You can’t make waffles without one. Also my family was thoughtful enough to include everything I needed to make waffles right away.
Single serve blender for smoothies! Been needing one of these for a while. One of my things for this year is to eat more whole foods. My first homemade smoothie was a mix if kiwi, low-fat vanilly soy milk, honey & green tea. DE-LISH!
Beautiful blue Swarovski crystal necklace from the fam. A diamond necklace from hubby. A couple of books. Socks (I’m obsessed!) and a new purse (now, with more skulls!).
Radioactively beautiful tights for derby, boy shorts for over them.
New colors of my favorite reversible shorts from Target!
Which is why it has held my interest for longer than any other hobby or physical activity so far.
Everyone has obstacles. I have several but I always remind myself that everyone has their own. It’s not JUST hard for me. This shit’s hard for everybody, just in their own way.
I got to review my assessment with Anya & Blondie on Saturday. It was disappointing but realistic & fully appreciated.
Obviously, I’ve come a long way but I’m still very far from achieving Level 2 in the Minnow program. There is a lot of work to do. Sometimes just because I skate 3 days in row (or whatever) I think I’m doing amazing. (Because, let’s face it – how many times before derby was I able to get to the gym that many times in a row?) So, I’m doing good – for me. But I still need to take the opportunity, every time I skate to focus a little more & be a little tougher on myself.
Side note: One big obstacle I have is that my shins have been KILLING me for the first hour or so of skating. I’m experimenting with some fixes for this. If my changes don’t help fairly quickly I will see a doctor to see if they can tell me anything.
Happy New Year!!! 2012 is going to be a great year! For everyone. Don’t argue.