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Sooooo – about Foodie Friday today. Let’s just say this girl found herself just a wee bit distracted by a pretty big event coming up this weekend and did NOT get her post together on her *other* favorite topic (other than sweat!) — food.
What could that “big event” possibly be?
Welllllll — as I mentioned to you at the start of the month, this month includes a fair bit of travel. Some for work. Some for pleasure.
The fun trip? I am FINALLY going to visit my blog bestie Heather who I have not seen in almost two years. She is a kindred spirit – I swear we share a brain 99.9999% of the time. We leave on Saturday (at the wee early hour of 6:30 am at an airport that’s almost an hour from us, great planning on my part *yawn*) — which means last night was all about packing for the trip.
…now a word about packing. It gives me GREAT anxiety. As in it keeps me awake at night. Literally. Let me give you a case in point. This is my brain whilst in packing mode, while laying in bed the other night trying, very unsuccessfully, to fall asleep:
…I can’t forget to bring a hoodie to wear to that spin class Heather wants to go to on Monday.
…oh! speaking of workouts, I better not wear that new pair of Victoria’s Secret knockout crops to the studio tomorrow. I want to wear them to that spinning class.
…I think I’ll bring that cardigan and tank that I wore on Christmas Eve. I haven’t worn that in awhile.
…or maybe I’ll bring that black and white polka-dot top I wore the day after Christmas instead. I’ve only worn that one once and I love that top.
…crap. Shoes. I need options. Hm.
…hm, what about jeans. I’ll wear skinnies and boots on the flight, easier to wear vs. packing, but what do I want to wear home. Jeans? An old pair of lulu pants I used to wear when I taught Kick? Ohh, my I Heart Sweat shirt would be great on the plane, I won’t get hot.
…repeat this little monologue for no less than an hour, and you’d be in my brain the other night.
So what’s a needlessly anxiety-ridden girl to do when faced with packing for a wicked fun trip? Well — she does what any rationale human being would do. She drinks a glass of wine *while* packing.
It’s genius, really.
My husband was all about that idea — he’ll do anything to get me to chill the f*ck out relax when it comes to picking out outfits and packing them for a trip. So we happily cheers’d before the packing commenced.
And honestly (surprisingly)? It wasn’t nearly as bad as I envisioned. I think it’s probably because I had spent so much time packing and re-packing in my head that when it came to actually DOING it? I was ready to go. Or maybe the glass of wine did the trick. 
Either way — we’re packed and ready to GO, as you can see from Exhibit A:
So after tonight’s barre n9ne teacher training practice run, I’ll be forcing myself to bed as early as I can so that 3:45am wake-up call stings slightly less. Expect some updates from me (and Heather) at some point during this trip. Lots of tweets. And maybe a vlog. Yup, I said it, a vlog. <—Heather, now we’re on the hook, it’s in writing!
Happy weekend friends!! And Heather – SEE you soon!!! Wheee!!!
Exciting – I love visiting friends! Have fun!!!!!!!!!
Wheeeee!! Can’t wait
A glass of wine is ALWAYS a good solution! I have one myself when packing
However, have fun, girls! Sounds like a great weekend ahead. Wheee!
I’ve decided that wine can cure basically any woe or ailment in life. Such wise words for a Friday, I know
omg so jealous! you guys are going to have so much fun!!!
I promise lots of pictures!
Have. A. FANTASTIC. Trip!!!
That is ABSOLUTELY the plan
Wine always helps
And I’m just sitting here giggling like a dummy at work!!! Cannot wait my friend.
I’ve been giggling like a dummy all week!! IS IT FREAKIN’ TIME YET?!?!?!
Jason tells me to have a glass of wine to chill the eff out all the time! It works too.
Have a great trip.
hahaha I’m glad Jason uses the wine trick too, it totally works
Hahaha that’s so funny! I go through the packing dialogue all the time too! Have a great trip!
I’m STILL going thru the packing dialogue in my head today -second guessing everything I’ve packed so far LOL
aww yay!!! you guys are going to have so much fun!! I am so SO sad I won’t be there with you, but I will for sure be ready for our skype cheers whenever you guys can fit us in
Will miss youuuuuu!! Give Heather a big hug and kiss for meeeee!! (and man, how different times are NOW than when we first met at the RT two years ago…that could be a post from me all on its own!).
Ohhh I think that SHOULD be your guest blog post for me!!
We’ll definitely do the skype cheers because we’re going to MISS YOU SO MUCH!!!!!
HAVE FUN LADY!
I used be the same way with packing. Well..I still kind of am, but I have gotten better since having a baby. I spend so much time thinking about what I need for him and then I just throw in some clothes for myself and hope for the best. lol
Haha maybe that’s my issue – I need to worry about someone else vs. myself when packing. Though – I was worried about Scott’s packing ability, I think he packed too LITTLE and I packed too MUCH. Shocking, really
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Have FUNNNNNN!!!!! Can’t wait to hear all about it!
We willll!!!! And pleeeeeease give Sam a huge hug for me on Sunday when she crushes the half!!
Aw have so much fun!!!! Drinking wine while packing is totally worth it haha.
SO worth it. I have no idea why I’ve never thought to do it before. Wicked smaht!
For the nine millionth time – I’M SUPER JEALOUS! Have a great time ladies.
Jess – I’m the same way. I’ve been having that dialogue in my head for 2 days over what I’m going to wear on Sunday while racing. And whether I should bring a change of clothes. Or just long pants and a hoodie. Or just a hoodie because my legs dont get cold easily.
And why did you link up those crops? BECAUSE NOW I WANT THEM! They’re SEXY!
Have the most awesomest trip and give Heather LOTS OF HUGS FROM ME!
They ARE so sexy, you totally need a pair! I just got mine on clearance for wicked cheap!!!
Have the AWESOMEST race on Sunday my friend. I’m sad I won’t be there to see it but I fully expect greatness from you *and* a text that day with your big finish! YAY!!!!!
Oh, fun! You are exactly how I am when packing… SO many things go through my mind. And also, Jason is always the one trying to calm me down – - wine, a back rub, whatever it takes hahaaha. We sounds like one in the same!
We ARE one and the same, I’m convinced!!
Excellent use of the word “whilst.”
LOL – I totally needed that laugh right about now, you KILL ME!!!!
Have so much fun!!!
Safe travels sweets! 3:45 is brutal, but well worth the fun you’re going to have.
Now on that note…I need wine.
exciting! Hope you have fun!
safe travels! and love visiting old friends and catching up! and wine is must
I’ve definitely done the drinking whilst packing thing! For me, its a de-stressor but also means it takes twice as long!
Have a fabulous trip!
Yay!!! I hope you two have a blast! Have a safe trip, Jess.
PS: Packing makes me insane, too. Especially when I have to remember two kids’ stuff…and all the “just in case she misses the potty” outfits. LOL
HAVE FUN!!!! Missing you gals!
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Have a wonderful time, Jess!
hope y’all are having the most fabulous time together! I have no doubt you are.
cheers!
A glass of wine is always genius! Hope you had a great trip!
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