This is my Vogue.

Do you ever come across something so ingenious that it pains you to think you didn't come up with it on your own? That was me when I stumbled across one particular blog last week. If you're a CrossFitter, you know there are 10 general physical skills. If you're not a CrossFitter, I'll tell you that there are 10 general physical skills. Things like stamina, strength, flexibility, power, and so on. Well, my friends, this blogger asserts that Coach Glassman has missed a key one: "a hot outfit to do the above in."

I'd like to draw some attention to this site right here.

If you didn't click on the link, shame on you. But I'll brief you on what you missed. Instead of a WOD (workout of the day), these geniuses give you an outfit of the day. All totally CrossFit inspired.

A pair of Lulu speeds, a CF affiliate tee, tall socks, and Chuck Taylors? Okay. Nike shorts, Lulu sports bra, sunglasses, and Nike Frees? Also acceptable. Wunder Unders, a Define jacket, Sauconys, and a coordinating headband? Deal.

This is fashion for the fit. Forging elite fashion. And I can't think of anymore witty alliterations.

This site is also on Facebook, and seeing as how I "like" it, I never miss an outfit. Thank goodness. Long live my own personal version of Vogue.

Old Chicago

If I could mix together the perfect city, it would be Chicago...plus warmth. This girl cannot take the snowy months of winter, and Chi-town just has too much of it for me. I saw snow on Saturday, and let me tell you, it was TOO SOON to see that again. Gross.

Despite the weather, I had a fun time over the weekend at the Les Mills Quarterly workshop. Les Mills is the international phenomenon responsible for producing awesome group fitness classes, including BODYATTACK and RPM, the two programs I teach at Ozark Fitness. It was a great experience, and I left feeling very motivated to bring back all that magic to the way I teach here in Springfield.

I also visited my first Lululemon store. The photo to the left captures the extreme bliss of being surrounded by the wonder of high-end workout gear. I swear I wasn't always like this. Really. However, once you feel the brush of luon against you, something takes over and you are never the same. So to document the experience, I took a photo opp with this lovely painted kettlebell.

I also stayed under budget, which is nothing short of a miracle.

All this brings me to Monday. It is spring break, which is happy. But the work of a grad student is never done, which is sad.

Intensive paper writing...commence.

Thoughts on Presidents' Day Weekend

It's late Saturday afternoon, and I'm taking this opportunity to post. I'm going to be cliche and say that I seriously can't believe how quickly time is flying. 2011, you are a sneaky one. Oh well. I really don't mind. I like being busy, and I like completion check points. Therefore, grad school is good fit for me. Two more weeks until spring break. I can do that. I'll be starting off that week of leisure* with a trip to Chi-town. What does this mean? Well, technically, it's a Les Mills fitness convention, so I'll be experiencing the brand new ATTACK and RPM and probably some other classes too. That's pretty exciting. Secondly, it's Chi-town, which means there are THREE Lululemon stores that I can visit. I've never been inside a real retail store before. I'm not sure how I'll react. Shock. Awe. Sadness that I can't purchase the entire inventory. Oh boy. Thirdly, I'll be going with some pretty fun peeps.

On a side note, my body is currently on strike. Not as in the usual, "I'm sore and I can't move" type. Rather, it's the "I did too many heavy deadlifts yesterday and I have to DNF today" type. I hate not finishing a WOD, especially a Hero WOD, but I'm so glad I listened to my back this morning and didn't stubbornly continue to use awful form to gut out endless reps of "The Seven." Another day. That's definitely one I want to conquer in this lifetime.

You should be on the lookout for my next update after I've finished reading The Lo-Down, a riveting tale of life and love in the Hollywood Hills, written by one Lo Bosworth, from MTV's The Hills. An autographed copy arrived in my mailbox on V Day from a pretty damn cool friend. As I mentioned, stay tuned, readers. I'll share my findings.

I'm going to blame the pain shooting through my lower back for this dull update and my overall lack of wit. Regardless, thank you, Biofreeze, for making this lame post possible.

*Week of leisure, ha! Those no longer exist.

In life, I choose Lulu.

I've been using the Crest 3D white toothpaste. Really I like the design of the tube, and I am a sucker for sleek marketing. And I like the commercials with the girl who is about to date a dentist. Sold. As a plus, I think it really is giving me whiter teeth. So there.

Another week down in the books of graduate school. I complain a lot, but I really can't believe it's going so quickly. This is terrifying for a few reasons, but the biggest is that I fear I'll graduate with a fancy degree and have not the first clue on what I actually studied. This is a legitimate fear. In a year, I'll be job hunting. Eff.

Anyway, today I interviewed the Greene County Budget Officer for my Financial Management class. Riveting. No, in all actuality it was neat, and I do find the budgetary process fascinating. You want money? No way, Jose. YOU want money? Okay. I'm sure there is slightly more to that, but I like the general idea. They are looking for someone to do sales tax analysis. Since I have to be a lowly intern somewhere this summer, I may as well do something I think is neat.

Yes, I just said sales tax analysis is neat.

You know what else is neat? Indentations on your forearms leftover from Turkish get ups and one-arm snatches. 21-15-9 of those plus KB swings and goblet squats leave you with plenty o' bruises. But I don't mind.

I also took myself off Lulu probation last night and purchased some things. I saved a ton of money by returning my textbooks to the MSU "Screw You" Bookstore and buying them on Amazon. So I don't feel guilty at all. I can give the school my monies, or I can wear it in the form of awesome workout swag. I choose Lulu.

In life, I choose Lulu.

I just realized that I got excited while watching an AIDS documentary for my Epidemiology class today. Two positive thoughts regarding grad school in one day. Look out, world.

Bye.