Weekend Update.

Helllooooo!  This is the first time I've linked up with Dana, Sami and Leeann for their "Weekend Update".   So, hi!

I'll be honest.  On Friday morning, I was already feeling anxiety about the chaos of my weekend.  Yet, it was wonderful, and somehow, very relaxing.

Friday:  

I worked a little later than normal, but was excited to head back to the city and meet up with some lovely ladies for dinner at Allium in the Four Seasons Hotel.  Neely was in town, and Julie and Sally (my "IRL" friends) joined us for a fun girls night!

(Girls night done right.)

Saturday:

I like to think that I've tried every single fitness class / studio within the Chicago city limits, but I recently stumbled across Power Sculpt Fitness on Lincoln.  Not only is the first class FREE, but I also purchased the "new member" deal:  six classes for $40.  

Oh.Em.Gee.  I attended the "Signature" class, which consisted of sixty minutes of the following:

Squats.  Lunges.  Weights.  Squats.  Push-ups.  Planks.  More Weights.  Resistance Bands.  More squats.  More squats.  Core.  Core.  Push-ups.  KILL ME NOW.

I was dripping in sweat when I left, and today, as I type this, my abs are screaming.  Well played, Power Sculpt.  Well played.

From there, I hopped in the car and made my way to Indiana for my adorable godson's 2nd birthday party.   Isn't he a doll?  (This photo is actually from his first birthday.  He's still just as cute this year.)

Sunday:

I started the morning with the Hot Chocolate 15K, and then met my husband for a quick breakfast after.

I finished in 1:24:10, and as you can see from above, my Garmin was a little off in terms of distance.  However, this time still translated to 9:02 minutes/mile, so I was pretty happy!

After the race, my husband and I attended a BYOB painting class sponsored by Dabble at One Strange Bird on North Ave.  A more in-depth post is on its way, but until then, I'll leave you with my creation:

That bird went through several transformations.  For the majority of the class, he looked like George Washington.  Then, a polar bear.  I have never painted in my life, and was terrified for about 50% of the class.  BUT, I do think this will serve as an excellent Christmas gift...

What did YOU do this weekend?