Sunday Funday

A little church and a few friends... what’s not to love?!?

Bestie Day

We accomplished SO much today!  Started super early with getting some work in cleaning out all the junk from my garage.  It took two full trips to the dump, but we did it!  So excited to have this big job completed and behind me.  Made room for both cars back inside the garage...yay:)  After the dump, we stopped off for a stroll around the Marietta markets indoor and outdoor craft, fruits and veggies etc.  Neat little place right off the square. Next up was some Old Navy and Kohl’s, before we brought the girls home some lunch. And since the sun was shining and God is good... one more afternoon POOLSIDE!!  And as if that wasn’t enough, T picked us up some sushi for dinner that we enjoyed outside.  Life is good and so are best friends:)

Drumroll...

In case you were wondering how much a little speeding my cost you these days... $145!

State Court of Cobb County 12 East Park Square Marietta, Georgia 30090 Transaction Processed Successfully. INVOICE #: f9d730a5-92fa-427a-b7e3-7dc49b1c9fed Description ID Amount     $141.00 Payment 3822469 $141.00

Date Paid: 8/28/2020 7:03 PM EST

Total Amount Paid: $145.94

Fwd: Amazon Issues Impacting CTLS

Every.single.day. something is "not working"... SIGH

Get the kids back in the freaking classroom!!!!!

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Love It

May have found me a new shirt lol!! #perfect

CrossFit Explained

Thought this was a great article about what I do every weekday!

Know Before You Go: CrossFit 

With a surprisingly welcoming atmosphere and well-rounded routines, this workout may be just what you need to get you moving. 

By Alyssa Shaffer

CrossFitters are a different breed: They don’t go to gyms—they work out in a “box” where there are no treadmills or weight machines to be found. Workout plans are scrawled on a wall or a board for everyone to follow along with. These demanding lists of exercises can include anything from barbell lifts and burpees to jumping rope and running sprints. Try it, enthusiasts say, and you’ll leave feeling sweaty and exhausted, but never bored.

With over 13,000 locations in more than 140 countries, there’s a pretty good chance a CrossFit box has opened up someplace near you. So, is it worth checking out for yourself? Here’s what you need to know.

 Before you begin

Know what you’ll be doing. A CrossFit box isn’t like your usual gym, with its rows of cardio machines and strength equipment. Most locations have an open space for the workouts, along with pull-up bars, gymnastics rings, stacks of weight plates, and ropes dangling from the ceiling. “CrossFit is a combination of weight lifting, gymnastics, and high-intensity interval training,” notes Julia Falamas, a coach at CrossFit SPOT in New York City. Classes generally start with a 10- to 15-minute warm up, followed by strength exercises, and then by metabolic conditioning.

Don’t be afraid. It may sound like these workouts are only for the über-fit, but CrossFit coaches insist that they can be modified to meet virtually anyone’s fitness level. “The goal of CrossFit is to make you stronger and more capable of doing anything, whether that’s picking up your kids, carrying groceries, or not getting hurt if you fall,” explains Patrick Frank, head coach of CrossFit Columbus Circle in New York City. “Every movement has a baseline and can be scaled up or down accordingly.”

For example, if kicking up into a handstand against a wall isn’t your thing, you might try holding a full push-up position—which will also help you develop shoulder strength and stability. The weight-lifting portion of your workout can be customized by using very light weights to get the form down before you move onto heavier loads. “You can have an 80-year-old and a 20-year-old doing the same workout but with different scales, and they will ideally finish at the same time,” adds Frank.

Speak up. There are plenty of variables in a CrossFit workout, so be sure to tell the coach or instructor about any preexisting injuries, or if something else is bothering you, before you start the workout. And while it may be tempting to try and imitate what others are doing around you, know your limitations. “Don’t go beyond what you are capable of,” Falamas cautions. “You don’t have to keep up with what your neighbors are doing—just work to your best abilities.”

Bring…

Athletic gear. Be sure to dress so you’re able to move around easily, whether you’re squatting, lunging, or jumping down to the floor. “You’ll be moving in all directions, so wear comfortable clothes,” says Frank.

RELATED: Find Workout Clothes You Feel Good In

Training shoes. For footwear, a flatter cross-training shoe will serve you better than a highly cushioned running shoe, suggests Falamas. “You’re doing a lot of different types of movements, and too much cushioning can actually get in your way.”

Expect to…

Find a positive environment. Yes, a CrossFit workout is tough, but what makes it a little easier is the support you’ll get from everyone else in the room. “The first person and the last person to finish a workout get the same amount of encouragement from coaches and peers,” says Falamas. “There’s a strong sense that you are all in this together and you can rely on others around you for guidance and support.”

Learn some new vocabulary. CrossFitters have their own language when it comes to their workouts. Here are a few of the most common terms:

• WOD: workout of the day
• AMRAP: doing as many reps of a move as possible in a given amount of time
• EMOM: a prescribed number of reps performed every minute on the minute
• RX:  as prescribed; the recommended amount of weight and reps for an exercise
• Kipping: using momentum to get through an exercise
• PR: personal record
• 1RM: 1-rep max, or the maximum weight you can lift once

Leave tired, exhilarated, and ready for more. “You pack a lot into each single session, and the intensity is pretty high the entire time, but you’ll finish feeling proud of yourself and what you’ve been able to accomplish,” says Falamas. 

PE Class

The girls’ current PE coach even makes them get out and walk in the rain.  She is one tough teacher!  Haha they love me anyway;)

Gathering Again

Finally able to go back inside the church!  I was so happy just to be there, even if I did have to wear a mask. Oh and just a few of my favorite words of wisdom to share:)

Stupid Hurts

Guess who scored her FIRST speeding ticket?!? 49 in a 35 on Barrett Parkway... ugh.

Saturday Swim

Lori and I did our normal Saturday shenanigans, then we made it poolside for one last hoorah. Pretty sure it’s about time to close the pool for the year. We made the day last as long as we could, even staying out after dark lol. September is right around the corner with the cooler nights and Fall leaves.

Fwd: CTLS System-Wide Interruption

This isn't the first one this week... good times lol

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Donna Straight

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Throwback Thursday

Back just a few years....

Loved This

Saw this and loved this truth reminder!. My new kitchen just happens to be a result of this:). Love my new kitchen!!

Cafeteria Manager

In addition to my new position as school Principal. I also get to be the new cafeteria manager as well... lucky me:).  Check out the school food bounty I scored by preordering the kids school food for a week online.  Oh my at all the food!  Was so overwhelmed, so glad had Lori to help me organize and tell me what everything was lol. I should never have to buy real groceries again;). Best part is that because I’m poor, all of this was only $15!!