HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHLOE!

I dedicate this blog to my partner in crime, confidant, make-up artist and dear friend on her 26th birthday...don't worry I've tested the water and it seems ok thus far.

I have a confession to make, wanting this blog to be special because it is Chloe's birthday I did, as our generation have been taught to do and turned to Google. I wanted a motivational birthday message but instead stumbled across this blog: http://brookenotonadiet.com/2013/07/24/birthday-goals/. Brooke, the author of the blog alleges to have lost an incredible 77kg. Aka, Chloe I think we have found ourselves a mentor! This mentor had a list, 29 things to do before turning 29. I liked the idea so naturally stole it. 

So Chloe, although there is a little something in the post my present to you today is that I will support you to do the following 27 things before you're 27 through this blog, training with you whenever I can and taking on the challenge too. Bring on fitter, healthier and happier 27 year olds!

1) Do 100 push-ups


2) Take our medication religiously


3) Walk the Walking Stars 1/2 marathon


4) Set up a new home, ensure it is a happy space

5) Complete a Triathalon  http://www.tri.co.nz/


6) Master Salted Caramel macaroons


7) Create something (sew, knit, paint...)


8) Stick to a healthier diet


9) Continue our 50/50 blog


10) Print off photos...what is the point of taking them if we don't display them?!


11) Go camping


12) Swim in the sea every month


13) Inspire someone else to change their exercise habits


14) Complete the Couch to 5km running program


15) Get proper fitting running shoes


16) Take a photography(Pizey)/make up artistry (Chloe) course

17) Make a new friend


18) Learn how to cook a new cuisine


19) Find a job we enjoy. Working to live is reality, we need to enjoy our careers.


20) Have a dry month.


21) Try a XFit class with Lucy F


22) Try paleo for a week.


23) Finish reading the Whitcoulls Top 100 Books list


24) Try surfing


25) Become Attack class addicts


26) Drink more water


27) Buy a bikini...

I am fortunate enough to be staying with a friend who has a pool so I am heading downstairs to swim for the next hour because it is bleak outside so a walk isn't appealing and facing traffic to go to a class doesn't enthral me either.

Chloe I hope you have had a wonderful day, I'm sorry I have been so quiet on the blog front, I will attempt to sit down and write more often.

P x

[Various Pump classes, walks and swims since I last wrote, no improvement (my body is punishing me for eating irregularly since finishing work, wishing I were in CHCH to help Chloe celebrate both tonight and on Saturday.]