Thriftin' Fools!

Shawn and I just so happen to be the best team when it comes to thrifting! We always find the coolest treasures! We are covered in dust by the time the day is done! I don't give up til I find the one thing I was meant to find. Sounds crazy, but I'm serious! Ha last weekend we found High Waisted jeans for me (for cut-offs) 4 flannels for Shawn, curtains, 4 aztec design coffee cups, 3 sweet mexican blankets, and the sweetest Rocky tee shirt. We were freaking out! Then this weekend we weren't even planning on thrifting until we passed a Pawn Shop we had never seen before. I hit the jackpot in there! One onyx ring, 4 Dean Martin records (mint condition), 1 Johnny Cash record, vintage leather jacket for Shawn, Harley Davidson beanie, turquoise/coral knife & finally... the coolest vintage army jacket I've ever seen. All of that for $100. It felt like we stole it! Our weekends are usually packed with adventures since we are so busy during the week. It has been nice getting to spend more time with the hubbs.. 

I almost forgot to mention the most exciting part about our weekend! We went to a Dwight Yoakam concert and it was amaaaazing. I'm not even over exaggerating. He still puts on a great show! I remember being really little, probably 4 or 5 dancing in the living room and falling in love with the way he moves those legs! Haha tight jeans and a cowboy hat. You just can't go wrong with that! We were on row 14 but right at the end, all the security guards let people run up to the stage. So of course, I took off! I even looked in his eyes. I was screaming, not even kidding! Haha dream come true. Such a good kick off for that awesome weekend! 

So busy!

I have been unbelievably busy lately! My work put me on the early morning shift & if you know me at all, you know I'm not a morning person! I'm getting much better though. Those little babes keep me laughing all day. Working at the day care can be super stressful but it's worth it when the day is done. Lovin' on them all day is my favorite! After work, I head home & workout for 2 hours. I have only missed two days in the last few weeks! My body is getting really strong again & I have lost 6 pounds! I'm so excited, but it always seems like the first 5-10 are easy to lose then the rest is really stubborn.

My workout usually consists of 30-60 min of cardio, 30 min strength training & 20-45 min of stretching, yoga, etc. I do interval training on the elliptical and I love it! My knees get pretty bad after a couple months of high intensity training so it helps my joints a lot! My workouts are all over the place, but I'll post two I have been doing all the time. I'm seeing and feeling such positive results! The hardest part is eating healthy constantly. I eat super clean & lean foods 80% of the time and I try not to eat after 7. If I do, it's a cup of tea, banana or some cucumber slices! I am doing really well though & I'm so proud of myself for staying motivated the last month!

We are getting so excited for spring time! The temp is finally starting to warm up. The first day it went above 40,  I put a tank top on & we took a little road trip to Minot for the weekend. Went thrifting, out to eat, played around the mall & had Coldstone. We live in a really small town, so believe me when I say that was a luxury weekend! I'm hoping it gets warmer in the next few weeks. We are ready for summer!

Feelin' better

I'm not usually one to complain about winter time. I try to see the beauty in all the seasons, but it would be a lie if I told you that I like this season! I think a couple weeks on a vacation to Sundance sounds ideal. My immune system turns to mush when its cold. I have caught every sickness that's gone around this year, and I've had enough. I want sunshine, swimming, hiking, fresh fruit & vegetables, road trips to Utah, and snow cones. Is that too much to ask?!

Anyway, enough with my rant. :) I am actually in a pretty good mood today! I'm finally starting to feel better. I was able to workout (twice!) and make dinner for the hubbs. Poor guy, living off pizza & pb&j's probably got old the past few weeks. Or not, he's a guy. Haha I started work at a Day Care and I haven't been able to go in because I'm so contagious. I'd feel terrible if one of those lil' ones got sick! I'm feeling extremely positive about life right now. Way motivated & determined to get that toned bikini bod for summer! 

I'm hoping to start posting workouts, meal plans, recipes, and all that soon. Like I said before, its a huge part of my life and I'm sure my friends get tired of my constant updates about new foods and workouts that are rocking my world. Haha I'll try to change it up for ya though. I will post about plenty other things! 

I've started doing a ton of research about getting certified to be a Personal Trainer & Nutritionist but I'm finding it difficult to choose one! If any one knows of a legit website for these courses, please let me know! I'm so anxious to start learning more. I can only read so many books - I want it as a profession! 

> > katie

 

First Post.

 - Blogging to document all my craziness, our newlywed adventures, life away from home, but mostly to relieve my need to write!

I'm Katie. My husband is Shawn. You'll get to know us pretty quick. We live a relatively simple life. It's just us, our dog Dewy, and Arrow, our cat. Shawn works on a Pipeline here in North Dakota. We are only here to get money saved so we can have our own home, a big family, and a million dogs. ;) 

A little about me -

• I have a ridiculous infatuation with the moon. I always have. It reminds me to breathe. To "Be here now." 
• I'm a health & fitness nut. I have educated myself about both for so long, but have finally decided to start going to school to be a Nutritionist & Personal Trainer.
• I'm closer to my family than anyone. People always find it strange that I would rather hang around my big brothers, than most other friends. 
• I love, love, love anything vintage. Jewelry, clothing, decorations, etc. If I go inside a Thrift Shop or Antique Store, its rare that I walk out emptied handed.

I'm thrilled to share our life with you!