First off, did you see the post yesterday about the bracelets? So many of you have emailed, sent messages on Facebook and Twittered asking about how to get one–I worked out a deal with the vendor and got some extra’s so click over and order yours!
Another crazy weekend over here in Minneapolis! I started my weekend volunteering. Friday afternoon, for work, we went to a non-profit called Feed My Starving Children.
You basically pack meals for starving children–the meals are sent all over the world. The organization makes it fun but helps us remember how our volunteering efforts are truly saving children’s lives.
After work, I ran home to change and get ready for our first of two weddings. My college friend, Munya married his beautiful bride, Nichole. They had a small, intimate wedding. I cried through the ENTIRE wedding. I usually get pretty emotional at weddings but as I was sitting there at Munya & Nichole’s wedding, I realized my mom wouldn’t be at my wedding. I tried to control myself, because, after all, Munya & Nichole looked so beautiful & happy!
The happy couple!
More Volunteering
Saturday morning, we woke up bright and early to go volunteer again, this time with some of Carlos’ business associates. This time, we went to a non-profit called Bridging, Inc which serves families in transition. We built furniture which was donated by Target.
The group of us!
We finished volunteering at 12:00pm and RUSHED home to shower and change for Alexa’s wedding. We barely made it in time for the service—it was another beautiful wedding!
The reception was a little later which gave Carlos and I time to go home and take a couple of deep breaths. I pulled weeds for an hour, showered and before I knew it, was headed out again for the reception.
Cindy, Meghan and I.
Photo-booth photos
Shortly after the above photo, my camera died. I was flabbergasted. I felt lost. How would I survive a wedding without my camera?! Luckily, Alexa & Ben had a photobooth at the wedding…
(Click the photos to see them full size)
Sunday
Sunday morning, I got up and wanted Carlos to take Iggy and I to the doggy park and then out for breakfast. It was 8am–so I jumped on the bed over and over again until Carlos got up. We went to the doggy park but unfortunately, we were the only ones there. We played for about 10 minutes and then went out in search of breakfast.
We ended up at the Modern Cafe in Northeast Minneapolis. We love this restaurant–they never have a huge, extensive menu. Just enough to have a variety yet and concentrate on making each dish individually amazing!
I ordered the special: eggs w/ asparagus, mushrooms, corn & goat cheese.
We got home and while Carlos got lost on his computer, I got lost on mine. I purchased and downloaded Microsoft Office 2010 because I haven’t had Office since January. Lemme say, I already feel so much more productive now that I have access to Word, Excel & PowerPoint again!
After breakfast settled, I got up and headed to the gym. And, for the first time EVER, I wore a tank top to the gym.
I was so self-conscious. My arms are so wiggly from the skin, I prefer to have them all covered up with a sleeve. But yesterdays temperatures led me to believe that, even in a traditional gym, it would be HOT. So, I held my head high and walked into the gym, jiggly arms exposed.
I burned a whopping 425 calories, despite the holy freakiness hotness! I was sweating up a storm, am so glad I wore a tank top!
Today, I’ve packed a bag to get some activity in while at work. After work, I’m going to hit up the grocery store–might even make it a Whole Foods trip this time!
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I’m also guessing the gain in due in part to the Lia Sophia party my sister and I hosted last night. You know, those parties always have goodies at them. I did my best, but pizza was for dinner… and I ate some. The shame! Haha It’ll be fine. Next week, my bod should be more back to normal.
