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Life Updates
Hi guys!
Oops, it’s Tuesday. Blogging totally slipped away from me yesterday! I usually start writing my posts the night before, and then finish it the next morning and publish. However, Sunday completely got away from me! I spent the first part of the day walking Niko, gallivanting around parks in Boulder, and shopping it up at Lululemon, and the latter part of the day preparing for a cycling class, and going to a Breaking Bad series finale party!
My friend, Susie, went all out. She had blue sugar (blue meth,) pictures of scenes, games, blue margaritas, Skylar white russians, and authentic New Mexican cuisine. It ended up being a lot of fun! And oh man…the finale. I personally loved it, but I love ALL episodes of Breaking Bad. I’m so sad it’s over!
Anyway, it’s been quite a while since I’ve updated you on some life things. I was going to write a post on sleep (which I’m a pro at, anymore!) but I figured if I didn’t update you soon, I’d forget all that’s happened. So grab a cup of coffee and pull up a chair. Let’s catch up.
So, the first, and most prominent update is…
1. I got a new job!
Well, I guess it’s technically another job. I’m still training and teaching, but I’m also KIND’s newest employee on the field marketing team in Colorado! It’s been about two weeks, and I’m loving it so far. People love KIND bars, so everyone is happy to see me with bars in tote. It’s FUN to put smiles on peoples’ faces 
Bonus: I get to work with my Colorado bestie!
2. Trails have opened back up in Boulder!
I hadn’t hiked since the start of the flood, three weeks ago. It’s been a long three weeks! I typically go hiking twice a week, once during the week and once on the weekend, and boy did I miss it! Saturday Shane and I hit up Mount Sanitas, and then grabbed beer and lunch at Avery.
3. I haven’t cooked a decent dinner in…months.
Rotisserie chicken a top arugula with a bagel…olive oil over everything – that’s about as gourmet as I get anymore. Maybe it’s grill season, maybe it’s my schedule picking up, but I haven’t put much thought into my meals in SO long. We pretty much rotate between burgers, chicken sausage, tacos, and spaghetti. Every now and then we’ll cook a frozen pizza. I just don’t has cares for elaborate meals!
4. It’s weird, but I’m SO excited for skiing season. For our anniversary, Shane got us lessons, and a gift card to REI for helmets and pants, and I’m just so freaking excited to try it. Mostly, I’m excited because I’ve always hated winter. I liked it slightly more last winter when I discovered snowshoeing, and I think that skiing will, dare I say, make me a fan of winter.
5. I’m taking on new online clients! I’ve recently streamlined my programming (by completing a task I should have done MONTHS ago. Organization is key, my friends…) and can now take on more clients at a time. If you or anyone you know is interested, give me a shout.
6. October is going to be c-r-a-z-y. The only weekend I have “free” is the last weekend, and that’s Halloween, so I’m sure it won’t be free for long. Shane and I are going to Durango next weekend, the following weekend is Great American Beer Fest, which I’ll be working at, and then the weekend after that I’ll be in Chicago. Crazy town!
7. Niko is slowly, but surely getting back to her spunky, spazzed out self 
Sure, she might need a hair cut, but it’s so good to see her energy back. Plus, she is one spoiled dog right now. Apparently, to get us to succumb to every one of her demands, she just had to scare the living daylights out of us 
So that’s what I’ve been up to!
What about you?? What’s one new thing in your life lately?
Congrats on your new job with KIND! From what Lauren has posted, it seems like such a fun job. Also glad to hear Niko is feeling better 🙂
One new thing in my life? I finally broke out the pumpkin can this weekend! Except now the weather is being all weird and it’s 80 degrees today. C’mon, fall weather!
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Congrats on the job, and hiking, and all the fun things you are doing! I am with you with busy weekends.. we have things going on every weekend during the month! I don’t hate it, but I just like some time that we are free on the weekends! So glad Niko is getting back to herself 🙂
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Working with KIND??? Awesome girl!! You have so many amazing things going on right now!
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congrats on the job!!! that is freakin awesome and love seeing nikko on here. spoiled and all!
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So glad to hear Niko is on the mend and congrats on the new job! I love Kind bars!
Congrats on the new job – yum! When I think Colorado I always think snow & skiing but duh – what about the other months of the year?! lol Hiking must be so fun/challenging/beautiful! We live in flats-ville so no hiking by me! And your pup is so adorable! 🙂
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I’m glad Niko is doing better! I actually stayed off all blogs and social media yesterday because I didn’t want to ruin the finale of BB (it comes out one day later for us in the UK). I loved it but I cried because it’s over – it’s the only TV show I watch, so now what am I going to do?! It’s not that big of a show over here, so no one I know watches it – it’s a shame because I would have loved to have a BB party!
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Now watch Dexter! 😉 Or Sons of Anarchy – my 2nd and 3rd favorite shows! (BB is #1)
CONGRATS on the new job! SO cool that you get to work with Lauren. Glad the trails are opening back up. And HOORAY for the pups health. SO happy for you <3 <3
Congrats on the new job! And so happy to hear that Niko is doing better. You and Shane must be so happy to have her getting back to normal!
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Congratulations! KIND looks like such a good company to work for. I can’t wait to hear about what you think of Durango. It’s in my top 5 places in Colorado! And yay for skiing!! You’re going to love it!
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Yay! I might email you and pick your brain. It’s supposed to snow here on Friday!!! 😮
Please do! I’ll help all I can!
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Congrats on the KIND job!! And YAY Chicago!!!
congrats on the KIND job, that sounds awesome!! I am soo glad Niko is getting back to her old self! I loved Breaking Bad season finale. I am soo sad its over!
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Congrats on the job! That’s awesome. 🙂
I wish I were going to the GABF. That will be fun!
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October is super crazy!!! congrats on the KIND position, what a FABULOUS job! I want to someday do something like you do – have several different part time jobs doing things i love, that make up a full-time (hopefully) income. you inspire me! i also thought that bagel in your dinner picture was some sort of grilled pineapple hahaha.
I’m glad Niko seems to be doing much better! That’s so great to hear!!
And major congrats on the new job Paige! It sounds like it will be a great experience!
I’m with you on the real meals. I’ve been seriously slacking the past few weeks! Oopsy. I blame it on being busier.
This month is also going to be a tad crazy for me – hopefully we can both get through it 😉
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Yay Niko! And congrats on the new job! Sounds like a lot of positive stuff going on in your neck of the woods.
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We hiked up Mount Sanitas with the FitSocial conference! I loved skiing even before I loved doing anything else active, so you will love it!
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