heyyyyy!!! so it's done...this weekend i posted my "how to curl your hair" video. the video is a little lengthy, i really did cut out a lot of footage. i tried to keep it as short as possible, but i think i left enough to where you could learn as much as you could. i really do hope you learn at least 1 new trick.
the guy yelling in the background is my dad, he's watching one of the san jose sharks playoff games...we won that game.
big big big THANK YOU to my cousin kimmie for filming this video and being the first to try to edit and upload the video.
oh and yes, i do know the plural of "hair" is "hair." me saying "hairs" is a bit of an inside joke!!!
enjoy!!! rate and comment as you wish.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
well hello there...Melanie, is that you?
while looking in the mirror yesterday, i saw a glimpse of someone i once knew. if you follow my blogs or tweets, you know i've been on an "#OperationMelanie" hype. i'm determined to get back into shape and have come pretty far, but my goal is still a ways away.
having people tell you that you look like you've lost weight or fitting into clothes better has got to be the most rewarding feeling. it only means you are closer to your goal.
yesterday, was the first time that "III" actually looked at myself and was proud of how far i've come and where i'm going.
#OperationMelanie continues...
having people tell you that you look like you've lost weight or fitting into clothes better has got to be the most rewarding feeling. it only means you are closer to your goal.
yesterday, was the first time that "III" actually looked at myself and was proud of how far i've come and where i'm going.
#OperationMelanie continues...
Thursday, May 26, 2011
more tanlines with barely any sun
woww i really worked myself out this week. on tuesday, i popped in the p90x plyometrics dvd and worked out at home. i was feeling sore on wednesday, but was determined to get some weight training in and worked on my bi, tris and some abs. today, i was definitely feeling the effects of both workouts with aches (good aches) in my quads, butt, bis, tris and abs...but i still wanted to get a workout in. my answer to a good workout, even with achy muscles, is a good swim. swimming is the only exercise that works out every muscle in your body. and although still putting work on your muscles, it allows for your muscles to relax a little. well it does for me at least.
my swim today was exhilarating. in my last swim workout, although good, it was a bit hard for me to even get a 100 done. i thought today would be that same, being that, even that swim workout was soooo long ago. i surprised myself. after a couple of 50s and maybe a 100 or two, i got into my groove and today was the the first time in so long that i felt like i could keep swimming forever. i wish i would've counted my laps or even looked at the time to see when i actually started, but i didn't. and the important thing is that i got out there and got a good workout in.
i slept with the salonpas patches i talked about in my b2b video last night and i will be sleeping with some on tonight. i'm know i'm going to be an achy mess tomorrow, but that's how you know you've done well. #OperationMelanie
my swim today was exhilarating. in my last swim workout, although good, it was a bit hard for me to even get a 100 done. i thought today would be that same, being that, even that swim workout was soooo long ago. i surprised myself. after a couple of 50s and maybe a 100 or two, i got into my groove and today was the the first time in so long that i felt like i could keep swimming forever. i wish i would've counted my laps or even looked at the time to see when i actually started, but i didn't. and the important thing is that i got out there and got a good workout in.
i slept with the salonpas patches i talked about in my b2b video last night and i will be sleeping with some on tonight. i'm know i'm going to be an achy mess tomorrow, but that's how you know you've done well. #OperationMelanie
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Bay 2 Breakers 2011 100th Anniversary Video
Yeayyy!!! Can you tell how much fun I'm having with my computer!! hahaha!! I finished my Bay 2 Breakers video as promised.
my first youtube video is up!!!
well it's officially my 4th, but this is my first one that i'm in and i'm actually doing something. the others are funny videos of my family and friends doing dance central. it's basically my shecky's haul minus a hat that i bought, but you'll be seeing that hat in an upcoming trip..haha!!
but this is my very first video!!! first shooting, first editing and first everything!!! on my new computer (i used my flip to shoot it)!! oh how i love it! lol
Keeks - Happy Birthday! I hope you enjoyed the night as much as I did. And, I know we'll both enjoy our spa treatments. Most of all, thank you for shooting this for me.
but this is my very first video!!! first shooting, first editing and first everything!!! on my new computer (i used my flip to shoot it)!! oh how i love it! lol
Keeks - Happy Birthday! I hope you enjoyed the night as much as I did. And, I know we'll both enjoy our spa treatments. Most of all, thank you for shooting this for me.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
3 years and counting
someone asked me last night how many marathons/triathlons have i done. and to be honest with you, i haven't really kept track. i guess i could've counted my medals, but not all events give medals out. so if it weren't for my blog i wouldn't even know.
here are all the things i've done starting in 2008:
Louie Bonpua Tri - olympic distance
Kaiser Permanente Half Marathon
IronMan Louisville
Louie Bonpua Tri - sprint distance
Lavaman Tri - olympic distance
Bridge 2 Bridge 12k
Nike Women's Marathon 2009 - half
Rock n Roll Vegas - half
San Francisco Marathon - half
Susan G Komen 12k
Nike Women's Marathon 2010 - half
Bay 2 Breakers 12k
i can't believe it's already been 3 years since i've started on this crazy journey. if you would've asked me in high school or even college if i'd ever do any kind of events like this, i'd think you were crazy for asking me such a absurd question. but "look at me now...look at me now!" i can't imagine not doing at least 2 or 3 a year. i'm just lucky enough to have friends that are equally excited to see what the free tshirt is going to look like, and more excited to rock the medal (or tiffany's necklace) and take pictures with it when really all we really want to do is eat, shower and sleep.
to all my TNT teammates, Running Divas, and the boys who've joined us along the way...THANK YOU!!!
here are all the things i've done starting in 2008:
Louie Bonpua Tri - olympic distance
Kaiser Permanente Half Marathon
IronMan Louisville
Louie Bonpua Tri - sprint distance
Lavaman Tri - olympic distance
Bridge 2 Bridge 12k
Nike Women's Marathon 2009 - half
Rock n Roll Vegas - half
San Francisco Marathon - half
Susan G Komen 12k
Nike Women's Marathon 2010 - half
Bay 2 Breakers 12k
i can't believe it's already been 3 years since i've started on this crazy journey. if you would've asked me in high school or even college if i'd ever do any kind of events like this, i'd think you were crazy for asking me such a absurd question. but "look at me now...look at me now!" i can't imagine not doing at least 2 or 3 a year. i'm just lucky enough to have friends that are equally excited to see what the free tshirt is going to look like, and more excited to rock the medal (or tiffany's necklace) and take pictures with it when really all we really want to do is eat, shower and sleep.
to all my TNT teammates, Running Divas, and the boys who've joined us along the way...THANK YOU!!!
from work to play
last night i went to shecky's. and all girl event with lots of vendors to shop through. i'll actually do a post on it later. but you can check out their website in the meantime.
i came home from work and had little time before i had to head out the door again, so i had to do a quick switch-a-roo to make sure i was comfortable for the evening but still a little stylish for the event. i knew i was gonna get some walking in and doing it in 5 inch heels would not have made for a fun night!
work wear:
h&m blazer - under $50. you can't really tell from the picture, but it actually has skinny pinstripes and the lining is a blushy pink color
colorful leopard tank - i think this was only like $12 from a cheapy store called joppa. it's racerback and has ruffles on going down the back about halfway. really cute, but hard to get a picture of by myself. haha!
levis demi curve skinny jeans - i went to an event when i bought these, so i think i got 30% off. i don't know how much i paid
studded pumps - $36 these are featured in my "blazers...so sexy!" blog
play attire:
i switched out the blazer for a cognac colored leather jacket from arden b. i got this jacket for only $30 with a deal they were having.
and i switched out the heals for my favorite pair of toms, burlap, and folded up the jeans.
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone
i came home from work and had little time before i had to head out the door again, so i had to do a quick switch-a-roo to make sure i was comfortable for the evening but still a little stylish for the event. i knew i was gonna get some walking in and doing it in 5 inch heels would not have made for a fun night!
work wear:
h&m blazer - under $50. you can't really tell from the picture, but it actually has skinny pinstripes and the lining is a blushy pink color
colorful leopard tank - i think this was only like $12 from a cheapy store called joppa. it's racerback and has ruffles on going down the back about halfway. really cute, but hard to get a picture of by myself. haha!
levis demi curve skinny jeans - i went to an event when i bought these, so i think i got 30% off. i don't know how much i paid
studded pumps - $36 these are featured in my "blazers...so sexy!" blog
play attire:
i switched out the blazer for a cognac colored leather jacket from arden b. i got this jacket for only $30 with a deal they were having.
and i switched out the heals for my favorite pair of toms, burlap, and folded up the jeans.
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone
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