Hi, guys

Holy KIND snacks! You guys love your KIND bars and granola! I had a great time last night after training, reading through all of your comments on the candy vs. anything else being handed out to trick-or-treaters.

And just like that, it’s November. For some reason, I always like when the 1st of the month falls on a Friday. For some reason it just seems more fitting to me, than falling on any other day of the week. I also have to admit that I actually kind of got in the holiday spirit yesterday. I handed out “treats” aka KIND bars to some of my favorite businesses in the neighborhood to hand out, and I played some Halloween-themed music as my welcome music to yesterday’s spin class.

Speaking of that. You guys, my first class yesterday went SO well! I got great feedback, and seriously had a blast teaching both the cycling and TRX.

Anyway, it kind of got me in the holiday spirit. Maybe I’ll even *gasp* put up my first decoration this year! Yep, this slacker hasn’t put up one fall/Halloween decoration yet. It’s tough when half your stuff is in a storage unit!

What I am in the spirit for today is a good survey. What a better time to do a survey than both the first of the month and a Friday?

Currently…

Current book(s): Nelson Demille’s Wild Fire

I just finished A James Patterson Alex Cross series book, and I had to get back to Nelson Demille. He’s up there on the list of my favorite authors! I’m excited to get into this one I’m also about to start Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle, by Tom Venuto, to see what he’s up to now.

Current music: Oh man, now that I’m teaching indoor cycling classes, I love anything with a good beat! It makes you listen to music in a different way than before. I love listening to KISS FM and Top 20 on Sirius/XM to find songs for a new playlist Right Now I’m loving Avicii, Selena Gomez, and Macklemore.

Current guilty pleasure: Parenthood.

Oh my gosh, you guys. Shane was in NYC for a business trip for a few days, and I went through the entire first season, plus half of the second in those four days. It’s like I couldn’t wait to get home for the night and watch more! I actually tried watching it with Shane about a year ago and couldn’t get into it, but this time I’m hooked. I think it’s definitely a chick show.

Current nail color: Nada. They’ve been peeling and breaking a lot lately, so I’m letting them breathe and get healthy again.

Current drink: This pumpkin spice tea from Celestial Seasonings:

I like having this around mid-morning. I drink a cup of coffee with breakfast, but a second cup of it is just a little too strong for me. This black tea seems to contain just the right amount for a second cup.

Current food: My meals and snacks really don’t change much. Oh, I know! Maybe bread? Since getting my hormones back on track (and still good! ) in May, I’ve slowly and steadily been adding it back into my life. I’m all for going gluten free if your body needs it/allergic to it/better off without it, and still like to experiment with baking gluten-free goodies, but let’s face it: a life with bread is just better than a life without bread.

Current favorite show: The League!

I probably would have gotten caught up on The League while Shane was gone, but this is one show he does like. Taco/John Lajoie is pretty much the best ever. Love the cast and the humor of this show!

Current wish list: Winter sports gear! I need good gloves/mittens, head/face warmer stuff, a new pair of snowshoes, and some ski stuff. That’s my list!

Current needs: To come up with a fun, creative gift that Shane will like for his birthday. It’s in 12 days, so I need to get on that…

Current Bane of My Existence: Having to wake up in the 5:00 hour for work tomorrow…on a Saturdaaaaaay. Ugh.

Current Celebrity Crush: Charlie Hunnam. Yes, still

I’m getting my fill of him, with Sons of Anarchy being on TV right now, but I’m still bummed he pulled out of the Shades of Grey movies. Can’t say I’m surprised, though.

Current indulgence: Well, I opened these the other night to include them in some flapJacked pancakes I made for a nighttime snack…

and let’s just say I haven’t been able to leave the box alone ever since I opened it! Love Chocolove

Current blessing: I still feel blessed that this little one is recovered and healthy.

And isn’t her Halloween feather in her hair just the cutest?! Man, it’s hard believe just over a month ago, we didn’t know if she’d make it or not.

Current slang: Ehh, no real slang here. However, while Shane and I were at a stoplight, we overheard these two girls chatting outside a coffee shop, and I kid you not, she said the word “like” 18 times during our red light. *shudders*

Current outfit:  The usual…

My work outfit  after a long day (I took this picture yesterday.) Some lulu dance crops (or something) and the run swiftly long sleeve over the cool racerback. Decked out in lululemon today!

Current excitement: Watching more Parenthood later today. Ha! I kid…kind of

Current mood: Calm and content

Current link: Spinning.com and Spotify (where I get my music)

Happy November!

What’s your current favorite show?