after the realization

After my realization I needed to do something pro-active. I was in bed fighting the germ invasion and decided to do a little job searching. What I found was a super cool position at Lululemon Athletica in Mpls. It would involve taking yoga/dance/pilates/spinning/fitness classes, learn about the sweet apparel they provide for workout junkies, plan in-store events and network. Get paid to take free classes and learn as much about the instructors in the area? This is something worth getting up before 10 a.m.

I had a phone interview last week. The woman I spoke with was really great and hopefully I'll hear something in the next two weeks. However, I had terrible cell reception on my end (Verizon is letting me down lately, I thought I was in)  so I really hope it isn't a deal breaker. Anyways, send some namaste vibes this way because I don't think I can't handle spending my days on the phone for much longer.
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perception misconception?

So I mentioned my job with Perception-Ink. I really enjoy the work I'm doing, the clients I'm meeting but over a week ago there was a major miscommunication issue. I was freelancing for a friend of my boss and ran out of time to make the calls I needed to make. I took my dancers to dance camp, caught the worst cold I've had in a while, lost my voice and cell phone reception! Ugh, awful. I pre-planned before I left and blocked out times to work on the project and keep connected with these women during the week but without a voice or reception, it didn't work out.

Everything is fine now but I still feel terrible and irresponsible, even if there was very little I could have done.... no computer and the town library was under construction!

The whole fiasco made me realize one thing. There will never be good timing for anything ever again. There is never a good time to make media calls because there will always been 10 other things to do, not to mention the extras that pop up along the way. So if I want to do p.r. I better get ready for never having a "normal" life, it just won't happen. And if there will never be a good time to do anything ever again all I can do is work hard, make a few sacrifices, recognize what I can and can't handle and enjoy those free moments... like the walk to get coffee or sitting in traffic on the way to dance practice.
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You down with KGG?

Wow it has been over a month since the last time I posted! Guess that shows I've been a pretty busy girl. 
Quick list:
working as a p.r. assistant
coaching high school dance team
enduring bruises from bike excursions 
dance camp
awful cold
nights out with friends
job interviews
driving way more than I'd like
facebooking like it's going out of style 

A new thing to add to my list is writing for the Keep Green Going blog! I'm very excited to represent for all the green-friendly girls out there. The blog is informative, creative, very well designed and fun. You won't feel bad if you haven't completely jumped on the "be green" train, instead, it will give you things to think about and practical ways to make a difference. 

My columns will focus "Common Sense Green" a term I learned from Ki Nassauer, a client I have at Perception Ink. She has written a few books and has a monthly column in Country Home mag... something I would never read but she blogs, has a cool event coming up that I've been working on and I've been picking up tips I can pass on to you. I'll also talk about fashion, products, organizations, events anything I'm interested in. Check out KGG (www.keepgreengoing.com) if you've never heard about it and read something other than my lame ramblings!
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out til dawn

April and I happen to have these fantastic adventures hence the name, A-Team Adventure Club and last night was no exception. We made plans to go to the Kitty Cat Klub and dance it up but Derek came along and we should have known that things would be that more interesting. After stepping in puddles, some bad parking and major confusion over where he lived we picked up our friend and off we went.
 *I hate getting lost and when I drive somewhere new I get confused and flustered easily. I've been honked at 4 times in the last couple of days. Anyways, it always happens that when I get to my destination I have the hardest time parking or committing to a parking spot. I probably shouldn't be driving. I'm not cut out for that nonsense. *

After bar close 

* There were a couple of really smelly people on the dance floor last night. Like, intensely bad.. like Seinfeld stick with you bad... it was awful but April danced with them anyways and the dj laughed at us frequently, it was pretty great*
Derek decided to jump over a taller than average fire hydrant. I decided that whatever he could do, I could definitely do better and made a run at it. With the help of my new friend Andrew I jumped over the hydrant and severely bruised my foot. Andrew (European Futbol playing-bike riding helper) and his friend Ben, tried to pass for Americans by telling us they were from the Western Suburbs and offered us some beers. After the beer picnic we left... and then returned because I left my keys on the table. It was awkward and I think I made it worse. 
*I should note that I was a bad sober driver last night. Derek most definitely had to drive us to his place. Sorry!*

The most logical thing to do at Derek's was to play kickball but with three we couldn't work it out. So, we did cartwheels, handstands, walk-overs and other trickery in the back yard. Then April and I had to wash our feet because they were so dirty and my cut up/bruised up foot had enough. I'm pretty sure some pictures were taken, I'll post them if I get the chance. Overall it was wholesome fun. 

A few hours later the sun started to come up and it was time to go home and crash.
Things I learned last night:
People from the 'burbs have thick European accents... who knew?
April does not joke around about her love for Adam Brody
Derek has a Denny Hecker pillow and uses it to store condoms
I still bruise easily and shouldn't jump over large fire hydrants
April is fantastic at hand-stands and the uneven bars
Derek has mirror placed specifically for short people 
Ikea is the one thing every one has in common, it's the grand uniter 
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Working Girl

I finally start my new job and I am so excited. I finished up my time at the magazine and I start working as a p.r. assistant on Monday. I'll miss Metro a lot, well, I won't miss not getting paid but I'll miss the people. I learned so much at the t.o.p. and despite the days searching for elephants it was a lot of fun.

The new job is an amazing opportunity and I'm so thankful for it. I'm working for a small group of women that have come together to do their own work instead of representing an agency. They're called Perception and have such a wide variety of projects there will be no boredom whatsoever. I'll write releases, pitch ideas/ create ideas, help with events and promotional opportunities. 

I'm a little nervous because I've been talked up so much by the people at Metro, I'm afraid I won't live up to the hype. They are so connected and sweet enough to take a chance on me, I'd hate to fuck it up by accident. At the same time, this is the opening I've been hoping for and I have confidence that I'll do well. I was told that it's a good thing to be anxious, it shows you care about your work and will motivate you to do amazing things.... I hadn't thought about it that way but I think it's my new work philosophy. 
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Annie Lennox kind of night?

I'm thinking that would involve both androgyny and peroxide and I'm not sure I'm up for that. However, I love "So You Think You Can Dance" and am officially considering trying out next year! Dancing has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. 

When I was at a studio, I was definitely not the best as far as technique goes, or have the money to be as involved as I wanted but I had more heart than anyone. Then my body decided it was time for a break. I spent over a year in physical therapy repairing the damage I had done to my body of the years and somehow, during that time away from class, I fixed my turn-out problems and became a dancer.

I went on to captain/coach my college team and currently coach at my former high school. I can't wait to dive in and teach them proper placement, basic technique and choreograph. My heart is in choreography, when you have a vision with a piece of music and watch it turn in to something beautiful... well, the feeling is indescribable. 

Who knows if I would ever "make it to Vegas" but having this show out there is so wonderful. Many people dedicate their lives to this art form and it isn't fully understood. Dance is demanding, competitive, unapologetic and moving all at the same time. Finally, the general viewer gets to see this and gain a little more respect for everyone in the field. 
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