Top 5 Tuesday

Today I want to identify and talk a little bit about the top 5 things I am looking forward to right now. In trying times like these, when Auburn football sucks and the country is about to elect a socialist, we always focus on the positive, right? Right. Ok, here we go.

By the way, these aren’t in any kind of order (such as chronological, or according to my levels of excitement) because sorting that out will take more energy than I care to put forth at this particular moment.

1) Going to the gym and getting some exercise.

Since I’ve been out of town so much lately, I haven’t been able to get to the gym and do my regular thing there for the past several days. Vacation’s over! In my defense, I tried to go after work yesterday. I even got as far as the locker room until I realized I left my pants at home. I can do a lot of things pants-less, but working out in public ain’t one of them. So I went home. Today I have all articles of clothing, and I am rarin’ to go.

Here’s a quick rundown of my gym routine. I do this four times a week, either in the morning or after work. I get to the gym, and immediately proceed upstairs to the magical garden of elliptical machines. I quickly scan the room for Stinky, so I can isolate her. This is very important.

I then hop on one of the ellipticals and giddy up for at least 50 minutes while listening to a smattering of soft rock and hip hop classics. Then, I do abs, lift weights, and I’m out. As the weather starts to get cooler I will work walking trips at the greenway into my cardio routine. I’m really looking forward to that change of scenery.

2) New York City trip with my mom and sister!!!

We leave the day after my 29th (gag) birthday and will be there for three days!!! I am so excited. We have tickets to Wicked, we are staying at the Waldorf Astoria (thanks Mom!), and we are going to have such a kickass time. I will take lots of pics. I heart heart heart NY and I love it even more in November and December. I’m also going to hook up with my college pals Britney and Emily while I’m there, so I’m excited about that too…. Can’t wait!

3) Kristin’s Wedding

If the bachelorette party was any indication of how much fun this event will be, Gavin and I are in for a huge party. Also, I can’t wait to see all my pals again… it’s going to be out of control.

4) Halloween

Every Halloween I look forward to putting Maddie in her Lil’ Bandito costume that she’s had for about 5 years now. It was a surprise gift from Gavin when we were dating. It still fits her, and I honestly haven’t found anything more hilarious for her to wear, so I haven’t replaced it. I love that dog. Here’s a pic. Obviously this dog isn't Maddie, but I'll try to post a pic of the real thing later as Halloween draws closer. One more reason to continue tuning in.

I also love how there’s usually lots of extra chocolatey deliciousness floating around the office after Halloween. Hot diggity.

5) Thanksgiving and Christmas

Every year Gavin and I rotate which of our families to spend Thanksgiving with, and we do the same thing with Christmas, so that each year we see both families for a big holiday. This year, the Pensacola folks get us for Thanksgiving, and Gavin’s fam in Deland gets us for Christmas.

Christmas is usually the extended visit: almost a whole week with the dogs and everything. Obviously the families jockey for Thanksgiving.

Oh, and how can I forget our annual Christmas card?!! Get excited, recipients!

I feel so much better already. See you all later!