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Another New Job, Deadlifts, Christian Grey, and Fests of Beer (Friday 5…ish)

Another New Job, Deadlifts, Christian Grey, and Fests of Beer (Friday 5…ish)

October 11, 2013

1. Deadlifts

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(old picture – only about a month into living in CO, and being humbled by my bench press! haha)

For the past 2.5 months, I’ve been writing my own lifting programs in the gym. When I wrote the first month of this string of programs, I went pretty much back to the basics. My goal was to correct any imbalances that I’ve gathered from various activities (hiking, spinning, lifting…sitting) and then get stronger with everything in alignment. Well, this week I finally…finally brought back the deadlift. It was pretty humbling, as I started at 95# ( I could once DL almost twice that!) but it was SO much fun. YAY big lifts!! Open-mouthed smile

2. Jax as Christian Grey

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Ya’ll know I’m a bit obsessed with Jax Teller. But Charlie Hunnam playing Christian Grey?!? HOLD ME BACK.

3. Great American Beer Fest

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It started yesterday, and I worked at it for KIND. Holy brewers across the country with a passion. Whoa. This thing is no joke, you guys. Apparently, tickets to the festival sold out the same day they went on sale, so I feel pretty lucky to experience it, even if I do have to work 10+ hours tomorrow…

4. Home

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(another older picture!)

it’s where the heart is, and it’s where I’m headed on Monday! First time back in months, and it was a pretty randomly scheduled trip. I won’t be back for the rest of the year, so it’ll be nice to see all of my friends and family Smile

5. I got another new job!

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Yesterday I talked all about the Spinning Workshop, and, well, I’m now going to be a Spinning instructor! Last week I had an audition at an indoor cycling studio near my house, and I was thrilled to hear from the owner that they wanted to hire me. I’m so excited to start teaching another class Open-mouthed smile

What’s your favorite exercise?

Do you have an opinion on Charlie Hunam playing Christian Grey?

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17 Comments

  1. Lisa
    Lisa on 10/11/2013 at 9:31 am

    That’s so fun that you got to work at beer fest! I bet it was really fun, although it was a lot of work. Good luck working it tomorrow! I’m sure it will fly by.
    Congrats on the new job!!!! I love spin, so I’d totally go to your class if I’m ever in that area;)
    Happy Friday!
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  4. julie
    julie on 10/11/2013 at 10:43 am

    mazel on the new spin instructor job! that’s so great!!
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  6. Erica
    Erica on 10/11/2013 at 11:34 am

    Yayy for your trip home! And congrats on the new gig! I haven’t read the books…so I don’t have a huge opinion 😉

    • Miguel
      Miguel on 05/22/2014 at 4:20 pm

      Augie and Sarah the pictures are soooo good!!! I would have such a hard time to didece which one is my best,,,,,,,okay all of them. Congratulations you two!!! I am so excited to have Sarah as part of the family. Excellent choice for a partner Little Aug!!! hehe Love you guys.

  9. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables
    Brittany @ Delights and Delectables on 10/11/2013 at 1:41 pm

    Congrats on the new job!! You will be great at that! Have fun at home. I’m so jealous… I need a trip to TN! 🙂
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  11. Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut
    Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut on 10/11/2013 at 6:23 pm

    Visiting from Heather’s blog and want to say congrats on the job! That honestly sounds like a terrifying job to me haha but I’m not one for getting in front of a group of people!
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  12. kate marrin
    kate marrin on 10/11/2013 at 9:40 pm

    I love new jobs/experiences-congratulations and good luck! Being the sole person to have never read Fifty Shades, I will still say they made a good decision for lead;)
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  13. lynne @ lgsmash
    lynne @ lgsmash on 10/13/2013 at 12:44 am

    I’ve been to GABF the past five years – so crazy but so fun! Hope you had fun working! Until this year, I’ve volunteered at least 2 sessions each year – so I can sympathize with your working while everyone else is tasting! 🙂
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  14. Sara Leptuch
    Sara Leptuch on 10/13/2013 at 7:26 am

    Too bad Charlie just pulled out of the movie. So, now we wait and see who they pick! Personally I would love to see Matt Bomer, but I don’t think he would do it.

    • Paige
      Paige on 10/13/2013 at 6:02 pm

      What?! Bummer.

  15. Bonnie
    Bonnie on 10/16/2013 at 9:36 am

    A new job and a trip home? Awesome. 😀 I know what it’s like to live far away from home and not get to visit all that often…I hope you’re enjoying it right now, Paige! And congrats on the spinning cert and new class! Spinning is SO tough for me…I’d love to take a class from you!
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