Some new and upcoming firsts

This past weekend was absolutely gorgeous- over 80 degree sunny weather...in October..in Chicago. I used some of Saturday and Sunday to complete some homework-a paper and a quiz. Sunday afternoon, a friend (same one from Friday's lunch and the fashion show) and I went to work out at Flirty Girl Fitness. It was my 1st time there, and I had a blast! I did the pole class and will surely be back! I left with multiple bruises (I think the pole attacked me) and my body is soooore. It was a great work out though and I plan to do it again. Tomorrow, I'll be in the belly dance class; I'm so looking forward to it;will keep you updated!

Apparently, my father and little brother got a huge laugh out of my working out! My hubby said they may think I'll disappear if I work out-what a nice compliment, I think. My dad later asked if I was going through a mid-life crisis because of all of the adventurous things I have done or plan to do, such as motorcycle lessons (coming soon). He's so funny, and such a dad, so I understand. But Hello!, I'm not even middle age, I told him :). I'm twenty-something. I had to assure my brother also.
Oh, before I forget and while on the subject of new firsts, I am in the process of adding Italian to my language library. I have English, most of Spanish, and now (dun, dun, dun, dunnn), Italiano. A classmate sent me a disk with several different languages, and I plan to go through them all, at least to gain some level of proficiency. I was practicing today for the 1st time. It helps to be multi-lingual, especially in the field of International Psychology. Those Spanish speaking skills from years of learning really came in handy in Peru, as I was able to hold whole conversations! There is still more I want to learn and practice though.

Going back to the laundry list of things I want to do (one day, I will tell you all of them), it's just that I've been wanting to do everything I talk about for years, but now have the chance and there's no reason not to...so I will, and nothing can stop me while on this road. By the way, the Chicago Marathon took place yesterday as well, and yes, you've guessed it, I want to run a marathon one day. Perhaps next year, but something small for sure to start. Lastly, I have been thinking that maybe when I finish this degree, I will sign up for the Amazing Race on t.v., which I finally was able to watch for the 1st time last night (I don't watch much t.v.)...now, if only I could get someone to run that race with me...