Salaam.
Just a quick update! Today was my fourth day of the Challenge! It's still hard, and my abs are really, really sore; I almost didn't do it today. But thank goodness I did! The Roll-up, V-ups? I'm still doing a set of 10 reps instead of 25 but today, I swear to god, they were a little bit easier and my legs went up a little bit higher doing the "V" part. HOLY EXPLETIVE, BATMAN. This is nuts. This is even better motivation than a couple pounds of weight loss. Seriously.
xoxo
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Handmade Chandelier Earrings
Salaam.
Yes, I know the title gives it away, but I wanted to share these earrings with you all, and I don't care if I'm tooting my own horn!
These beauties were hard work. I swear I poured my soul into them, and I'm very proud. I think now that I have one under my belt, the second pair will be easier to make, but whether/when I make them or not depends on when I can finally get my Etsy/website running. Like I said before, it's been a busy, busy semester.
I buy my supplies at Cambridge Beadworks (Boston Bead Company, and they posted the earrings on their Facebook page. I feel pretty lucky, subhanAllah.
xoxo
Yes, I know the title gives it away, but I wanted to share these earrings with you all, and I don't care if I'm tooting my own horn!
These chandelier earrings are entirely in sterling silver, with Swarovski crystal beads in a purple theme. Each horse-shoe loop is handmade.
These beauties were hard work. I swear I poured my soul into them, and I'm very proud. I think now that I have one under my belt, the second pair will be easier to make, but whether/when I make them or not depends on when I can finally get my Etsy/website running. Like I said before, it's been a busy, busy semester.
I buy my supplies at Cambridge Beadworks (Boston Bead Company, and they posted the earrings on their Facebook page. I feel pretty lucky, subhanAllah.
xoxo
This Isn't Sweat; It's Liquid Awesome (part I)
Salaam.
It's been a rough few months. School's been kicking my behind, and what with a full time job, I have had zero gym time. I know. It's gross. As in, my clothes are being stretched. Blech. Next semester I will also be busy. My Millipore contract has been extended through the end of January, but inshaAllah I will also be starting a volunteer position at Lahey Clinic (keep your fingers crossed!). In addition, there is one course that I want to take: Anatomy & Physiology II. Anyway, we'll see. Regardless, there will gym time a-plenty....or at least more than now. d:
BUT. Since there is no time like the present, I have decided to give the 300/30 Day Challenge a try (http://www.thepetiteathleat.com/p/the-300.html). I began last night (midnight on Dec1), and just finished my second set. I'll be honest, I cut out the Leg Climbers. I. Can't. Do. Them. They're so hard. I can even manage to do the Roll-Up, V-Ups, if not well, but I can't seem to figure that one out. I took before pictures (for my eyes only) and some measurements, and I'll be sure to post again when the month is over with any changes. I think there might be, if I stay disciplined about it. I can already feel a burn! I read a blog post in which the woman said the first four days are the hardest. She is far more fit than I, so maybe it'll be a week for me. ( :
xoxo
It's been a rough few months. School's been kicking my behind, and what with a full time job, I have had zero gym time. I know. It's gross. As in, my clothes are being stretched. Blech. Next semester I will also be busy. My Millipore contract has been extended through the end of January, but inshaAllah I will also be starting a volunteer position at Lahey Clinic (keep your fingers crossed!). In addition, there is one course that I want to take: Anatomy & Physiology II. Anyway, we'll see. Regardless, there will gym time a-plenty....or at least more than now. d:
BUT. Since there is no time like the present, I have decided to give the 300/30 Day Challenge a try (http://www.thepetiteathleat.com/p/the-300.html). I began last night (midnight on Dec1), and just finished my second set. I'll be honest, I cut out the Leg Climbers. I. Can't. Do. Them. They're so hard. I can even manage to do the Roll-Up, V-Ups, if not well, but I can't seem to figure that one out. I took before pictures (for my eyes only) and some measurements, and I'll be sure to post again when the month is over with any changes. I think there might be, if I stay disciplined about it. I can already feel a burn! I read a blog post in which the woman said the first four days are the hardest. She is far more fit than I, so maybe it'll be a week for me. ( :
xoxo
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