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Wordless Wednesday: Dog Park Fun

2010-03-17T17:41:00.006-06:00

St. Patrick's Day fun at the Dog Park.

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Weekly Jazzercise Teaching Schedule: 03/14/2010

2010-03-15T14:19:00.000-06:00

I have posted my Weekly Jazzercise Teaching Schedule on my Jazzercise blog.

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Mantra Monday: FOCUS!

2010-03-15T13:34:00.000-06:00

~ Focus ~

So ya…I’ve got a lot going on right now; and I am having a TERRIBLE time focusing. I start on one project and get distracted by something and move towards that. I’m like a humming bird jumping from flower to flower.

So my Mantra for this week is to focus. I will focus on one task at a time and actually finish something…I really will; I promise!

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Gimme Some ENERGY!

2010-03-10T15:37:00.001-07:00

Hey folks, I wrote a product review/recommendation over on my Jazzercise blog.

Here’s a little blurb…

I do not plug a lot of products out there, but this one has been AH-MAZING for me. The reason that I feel the need to talk about this product is because I have been out of it for a week and have noticed a HUGE difference in my energy while teaching. I first learned about this product on the Hungry-girl website, and I just started taking Jazzercise classes (as a student) and figured…why not let’s try it and see what happens.

Check out the full article here.

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Wordless Wednesday: My Cheesy Smile

2010-03-10T10:37:00.000-07:00

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Mantra Monday: YES woman!

2010-03-08T21:44:00.001-07:00

~ Yes Woman ~

I have been SUCH a negative nelly lately and it’s driving me crazy. I hate being this way, I try to be happy but I can’t stop focusing on the things that just keep going wrong. I’m frustrated, I’m burned out, and I’m bored! So…I watch the movie ‘Yes Man’ again and decided that was going to be my Mantra for the month of March. Normally, when I feel like this I tend to be a shut-in…I hide and try not to talk to anyone so I don’t get on anyone’s nerves. In the movie ‘Yes Man’, Jim Carrey’s character says ‘yes’ to any opportunity that comes his way, no matter how out of the norm it is for him. I am going to try and do the milder version of this…when people ask me out to do things {assuming that it doesn’t cost too much money} I will try and do it. I need to get out and live my life again; I have been frustrated for too long, I need to enjoy what is out there. So…here I go; wish me luck for being a Yes Woman!

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Avatar Review

2010-03-05T18:57:00.001-07:00

OK, I don’t usually put my opinion out there about movies…but since the entire world has seen the movie Avatar, I caved and went to see it in 3D. Yes folks…I became a lemming and followed the masses to see this movie.

So, I didn’t really have a desire to see the flick because I’m not a big ‘fantasy’ genre fan. I had heard that the story line was lacking…but I was really surprised to see how similar it was to Dances with Wolves, Fern Gulley and Matrix. Now, don’t get me wrong the imagery was amazing and beautiful. The only thing that this movie was missing was my favorite character from Fern Gulley…Batty Koda.

*giggle* I love this movie, I can’t help it…I always have. If you haven’t seen Fern Gulley…I highly recommend it. Any who…that’s my little rant about Avatar; I am glad I saw in the theatre and it did not change my life. I have no desire to go live in ‘Pandora’…I don’t really like nature all that much. LOL

If you’re interested to see how I rate other movies & TV shows, you can become my friend on Netflix. CLICK HERE to see my profile.

Only fools are positive.
Are you sure?
I’m positive!
~Batty Koda

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Wordless Wednesday: Peaceful Slumber

2010-03-03T11:32:00.001-07:00

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Wordless Wednesday: A peaceful moment

2010-02-24T21:28:00.000-07:00

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Mantra Monday: Simplify

2010-02-22T06:00:00.001-07:00

~ Simplify ~

My Mantra for this week is to keep my life simple, do the things that make me happy. Cherish the good moments that I have and not let all of the noise distract me. Often times we get caught up with the hustle and bustle of life and all of a sudden you are in a complicated mess. I have taken steps to simplify my life…and I must continue on this journey. Things don’t need to be complicated, they can be simple. You can take me for who and what I am…no hidden agendas, no games, no lies; I don’t have the energy for that type of bulls*t anymore. I need to refocus and simplify my life. First and foremost are my dogs…they make me happy and I have neglected them. I have been a bad pack leader and have expected them to just behave {and they have not done so}…this is an added stress that I don’t need.

~~ Stephanie – get your lazy butt up and take them for a walk, they need the leadership and bonding time with you, and do we need to remind you of how beneficial it is for you? ~~

So…this week, when things start to get complicated or overwhelming for me I will take the time to make sure that I make it simple so that it is easy to manage.

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Romp to Stomp

2010-02-21T23:36:00.000-07:00

For the last few years, I have participated in this amazing event to help support Breast Cancer research. The Tubbs Romp to Stomp event takes place on Saturday March 6, 2010 in Frisco, Colorado. It is SUCH a fun event! This year I have decided to raise money for this event, and any help that you can provide would be greatly appreciated. The Susan G. Komen foundation is something that I am very passionate about. Each year I will try and attend all of the races that are here in Denver.

CLICK HERE to sponsor me for this event!

This is such an amazingly fun event and I am so glad that I have the chance to participate in the fun. Last year, I went with my best friend Stephanie and we had a blast! We are always looking for people to join us for this event you can check out the race info here.

Anything that you can donate would help, and I personally thank you in advance for your generosity.

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Weekly Jazzercise Teaching Schedule: 02/21/2010

2010-02-21T23:00:00.000-07:00

I have posted my Weekly Jazzercise Teaching Schedule on my Jazzercise blog.

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Wordless Wednesday: Creepy Stalker?

2010-02-17T23:24:00.000-07:00

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Mantra Monday: Inner Peace

2010-02-15T23:46:00.000-07:00

~ Inner Peace ~

OK, life has been pretty rough around here. Emotions have been up and down and my schedule has been all over the board. My body and mind have taken a toll. I’m not going to lie…it has been very tough for this girl to keep her head held high and keep moving, but I have. I have a pretty intense weekend coming up for me that I am looking forward to but also not.

My neighbors of 6 years whom I have become very close to are moving away. This makes me sad, but I am happy for them to start their new life in a state that will make them happy.
My ex is picking up his stuff that will permanently remove him from my life {although necessary, it still hurts--which I hadn’t anticipated}.
Last, but not least, I will be attending an event for an accomplishment in my friends’ life and I am so very proud of him.

So…as you can see I’ve got a lot going on. So my Mantra for this week is to find my inner peace through patience, courage and endurance.

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Wordless Wednesday: I heart hats!

2010-02-10T11:33:00.001-07:00

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Grateful Posting: Vitamin Water 10

2010-02-08T21:46:00.000-07:00

~ Vitamin Water 10 ~

I LOVE Vitamin waters, I am not sure why…but after a work out, it is ALL that I crave. But they have so many calories so it was almost not worth it to drink them after I worked out. Until they came out with the Vitamin Water 10 line…only 10 calories. SCORE!

Back in the day when I worked for a water park, I got heat stroke and became extremely dehydrated. That was one of the WORST feeling. So, ever since then I have been prone to dehydration. Today, I am extremely grateful for Vitamin Waters! Teaching my class tonight was very very difficult for me, I’ve been feeling a bit under the weather and I think my body just finally had it with me and needed to tell me that I was dehydrated. So after two bottles of regular water and 1 Vitamin Water 10, I feel so much better.

NOTE TO SELF: You teach 5-7 Jazzercise classes a week, STAY HYDRATED!!

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JAZZERCISE: New iMixes have been posted

2010-02-08T17:37:00.000-07:00

Hi all, I have posted a bunch of new iMixes on my Jazzercise blog.

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Mantra Monday: Become the ring leader

2010-02-07T22:47:00.000-07:00

~ Become a ring leader ~

My life has been a circus lately. Trying to balance family, social life, contract work, Jazzercise, pack leadership, money and my sanity has been a difficult task. So my Mantra for this week is to take my life by the reigns and start to take control!

Unfortunately, my life has been compared to Britney Spears in the past; I’ve had my ups and downs, but I do NOT think that I am Britney’s version of crazy. However, I can relate to the lyrics of her song ‘Circus’. My favorite lyrics from this song…

“There’s only two types of guys out there...one’s that can hang with me, and one’s that are scared.” Yep…sounds about right. LOL

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Spaz Moment of the Day: Bluetooth Calls

2010-02-07T21:27:00.000-07:00

Bluetooth is a new technology to me…I have never used the ear pieces for cell phones because my ears are freakishly small. So I have little to NO experience with Bluetooth. Well when I got Carmen (my new VW Jetta) the stereo unit has Bluetooth capabilities to run your phone calls thru the actual stereo system. So it’s a hands-free way to talk on the phone while you are driving. I know, I know…this is not new to MOST people; but it was new to me.

I was driving home from teaching Jazzercise one night, chatting with my friend Cris and I pulled up to the Taco Bell drive thru for dinner (I know BAD Stephanie!). I told him to hold on while I placed my order, clicked on the ‘MUTE’ button and proceeded to order. Now those of you that know the stereo system in my car…it is VERY loud and since this is a new technology to me, I have NO idea how to turn down a phone call. So…at the TOP of his lungs Cris yells out “YES, I’d like to order a Big Mac”, now remember I’m at Taco Bell. The drive-thru lady scoffs at me and says “Ummm, we don’t serve Big Macs here”. I politely apologize and let the lady know that my friend was just kidding and place my order. As I am about to finish out my order, he starts up again about calling from some clinic and my tests have come back…at this point, I completely spaz out…drop my phone and hit the ‘Hold’ button. It places Cris on hold and starts dialing another friend. SERIOUSLY?!?! So I freak out and hang up on everyone. *phew* that was painful. LOL

I drive up to the window to pay and the drive-thru lady gives me the NASTIEST look and takes my payment with attitude. Then I realized…this is the Taco Bell right next to the high school…they probably get a lot of weird orders. So…lesson has been learned. NOTE TO SELF: When placing a drive-thru order, call your friends back.

I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted a Spaz Moment, so let’s hope more stuff starts happening to me. So, I am hoping to make this a blogging trend. If you are interested in writing about your ‘Spaz Moment of the Day’, you can grab the icon and link back!

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Wordless Wednesday: Jessy Boo

2010-01-27T12:26:00.000-07:00

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MANTRA MONDAY: Walk it out

2010-01-25T13:40:00.000-07:00

~ Walk it out ~

Lots of stress going on in this household! Trying to find a job, family drama, dog drama, etc. I’ve got lots going on…and one thing that has ALWAYS helped me is to take a walk. I’ve been slacking in that department lately. It is so therapeutic for me to turn on my iPod on, gear up the dogs and take a nice long walk around the neighborhood. This is good for me, and it’s good for my pups. So I am going to make it a point this week to try and “Walk it out” more.

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Weekly Jazzercise Teaching Schedule: 01/24/2010

2010-01-22T22:16:00.000-07:00

I have posted my Weekly Jazzercise Teaching Schedule on my Jazzercise blog.

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Wordless Wednesday: My family

2010-01-20T06:00:00.002-07:00

Me being a Momma...

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MANTRA MONDAY: Customize

2010-01-18T12:17:00.000-07:00

~ Customize ~

My life lately has been consumed with looking for a job. I am either over qualified or I don’t have enough experience for the jobs that I have applied for. This is extremely frustrating {especially the over qualified part – I know I am over qualified, but I’d still like to take the job!}. So I am dedicating this week to re-writing my resume and cover letters into 3 specific job roles. 1. Training Manager (my ideal job). 2. Instructional Designer. 3. Trainer/Instructor. *sigh* I am bored out of my MIND and I need a job!! So, let’s hope that doing this gets me in the door for interviews.

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Grateful Posting: American Idol

2010-01-13T15:23:00.000-07:00

~ American Idol ~

Oh ya, I said it…I’m a big time American Idol geek, I can’t help it. I’ve watched the show since the beginning, I love singers. I can not carry a tune, so I am fascinated by folks that can! Season 9 started last night, OH BOY OH BOY. This year, I have decided to run my own American Idol pool, in the past years I have been in other pools…but this time I’m hitting the big leagues and starting my own! And yes, folks…I’m SUPER excited about it. CLICK HERE if you want to find out more about my AI Season 9 Pool.

OK, I will admit that I don’t really like watching the show until the top 24 are picked because I find the people trying out can be really sad or they just want their 15 minutes of fame. I don’t get it. And I am also uber excited that Ellen is a judge, I love Ellen; but I will miss Paula, her whacky antics did make the show more entertaining! So there you have it! My grateful item for the day. ;)

I am calling out to all my blog readers and twitter friends and asking you to message me if you are interested in participating in my American Idol pool, its loads of fun!
americanidol@tuffystales.com

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