Currently: May 2015

In the blink of an eye, it is the middle of May. Man oh man. I will never cease to be amazed how quickly time passes. I graduated just about one year ago.  (Already?!?) Here is what is currently going on with me--

Reading: I'm looking for some new summer reads. I've been reading "Something Borrowed" on my kindle for about the 10,000th time. 

Eating: Dairy and wheat free most days. Except when this hunky man shows up, and sweets talks me into burgers and cheese fries. Just kidding! But not really. 

Planning: May-June-July-August. Many fun things coming up, including, but not limited to: a trip (or two or three) home to Louisiana, a wedding, a baby shower, friends to visit, babies to visit, Houston to see Train, Taiwan with Aaron, New Orleans to round out the end of the summer. And possibly getting my last 2 wisdom teeth out in July. Possibly. 

Saying: "Hi, I'm Connie, the nurse practitioner! I'm going to come see you today! *smile*" I've been working some extra shifts, and I am proud to announce that I am finally able to glance at an immunization record and determine whether the child is under immunized or up to date on their vaccines. It only took me 8 months, but I've been doing a lot of check ups lately, so I'm getting plenty of practice in. I still keep all my cheat sheets with me, because my memory often fails me.

Needing: New tennis shoes. I have worn holes into my current pair. 

Learning: How to use the machines at the gym. I've tried nearly all the group workout classes, and now I have moved onto the machines. Yung walked me through a bunch of the machines last week, because I don't really know how to use them. Is anyone else intimidated by using the machines? Or maybe it's the muscle-y men that always congregate around them? Who doesn't think the Hulk is a little frightening?

I also took my first Pure Barre class yesterday. Another item checked off my 30 before 30. It was a very good experience! I am planning to commit to a personal Pure Barre challenge later this year, so I'll blog about it separately then.

Feeling: Ready to tackle the summer. Just living the life and not turning back. 

Much love always,

Conconlin 

30 Before 30

As my 30th birthday is somewhat approaching (September, 2016), I am choosing this occasion to mark the completion of a to do list.  This list consists of mostly fitness, cooking, and travel aspirations.  I hope to have fun with these goals, and will document along the way. 

30 Before 30

1. Run a ½ marathon.* We signed up for the Dallas Rock and Roll 1/2 Marathon in March 2016. DONE!

2. Get into a daily flossing regimen.*

3. Go to the beach. Done

4. Pay for someone behind me in a drive through.*

5. Do 20 consecutive pushups.* 

6. Learn the Thriller.* Yes, I will video tape me dancing, so you can learn too. 

7. Bake a sprinkle cake.*

8. Attend Baylor Homecoming. 

9. Be technology free for a consecutive 48 hours.* I am sad to report that when I am alone, I am constantly glued to my phone or my computer. 
10. Donate at least 10 inches of hair to Locks of Love.*
11. Reach and maintain my goal weight: 138lb.* This will put my BMI at 21.6. 
12. Take a Pure Barre Class.* Done
13. Take an exercise class outdoors.*  Done
14. Try Bikram Yoga.*
15. Swim under a natural water fall.*
16. Do at least one pull up.* This is very unlikely to ever happen.
17. Be a vegetarian for one week.*
18. Learn how to sew on buttons and patch up holes and tears.* 
19. Spend a night camping under the stars.* Done
20. Learn how to conduct a clinic visit in Spanish.* In other words, learn Spanish. 
21. Visit the Ellen Show.*
22. Travel to Asia. Done
23. Celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans.*
24. Learn how to make Wendy's Chili.*
25. Successfully bake a souffle.*
26. Put some color on my walls. Paint at least one room in my home.*
27. Perfect the splits.
28. Cook Pad Thai from scratch.* This is Yung's most ordered Thai dish. Also, cook green curry from scratch.* This is my most ordered Thai dish.
29. Watch a movie at the drive-in theater. 
30. Learn how to sing a song and play the piano at the same time. Or the guitar*-Only if Yung will teach me. Yes, I added this after my latest Maroon 5 concert. I was inspired!

It's time to get busy! 
*Denotes a new experience.