Livin' on dreams and Spaghettios

I fully realize that I ripped this phrase off of a cheesy country song, and pretty soon I'll be throwing pennies in the fountain of youth. I am a single 20 something gal who really does live on dreams and spaghettios (ok, actually they are the organic Annies Bernio's, and I am SO not ashamed to admit it. Sometimes there are soy meatballs in them. Even better). I graduated from a Big10 University in May of 2009 with a degree in Health and Sports Studies, and Communication Studies. What am I doing with this multi 10's of thousands of dollars double BA? I'm a nanny (insert living on dreams part here). I also live with my mom (insert more living on dreams... like a studio with a closet big enough to support my high heel addiction). There are houses for sale for less than I owe banks for my schooling.

* Sidenote: Funny how the Big 10 has now turned into the Big 12, and the Big 12 is now the Big 10. Iowa plays Nebraska, and it's going to be the Farm Smackdown of the midwest. End rant. *

I have a passion for health, well being, and being social. I have worked out between 2-7 days a week since I was in Middle School, and I have come to learn that challenging my body stems from my mind. If my mind tells my legs to move, they will move, regardless of what my body wants to do. I'm currently attempting to train for a half marathon. I kinda blew my own mind when I decided to do that. But again, it is a mental struggle. *updates on how training is going soon*. I do have to give a shout out to This awesome dude who is helping me train (via website...). I hope to someday be one of those 90 year old super awesome athletic superfreaksofnature that is featured on orange juice commercials. After the shooting of the commercial, I will return to my 50 dogs and my hot pink rocking chair yelling at small children on my front porch. Except I like kids, so I'll probably just feed them candy. And cookies. And probably make a beef roast dinner with mashed potatoes b/c that's the way to win people over. Obvs.

So blogworld, what are my dreams? I have dreams of making a difference. And I recently have been offered the chance to work at a local religious Community Center as a Fitness Specialist. I am so excited about this opportunity for SO many reasons, but some of them are:

1). I am fascinated with other cultures and am excited to work with a community that is outside my norm.

2). I get to help people use cardio machines and weights. Walking into a gym is intimidating, esp. if you are not technologically savvy. Even more so if the person working out next to you is the size of your right butt cheek, or a former WWE fighter. I can't WAIT to help people become comfortable in gyms.

3). I am encouraged to be social and interact. Talk to people? Ok. Think I can do it :) I'm hoping that I can be personable and outgoing without overbearing and make people want to come back.

4). I think there will be opportunities for lots of stuff within the center. *excited squeal!* I start training in two days. And..... I GET TO WEAR SPANDEX. I love spandex because it hides the meteor shower that has targeted my upper thigh region it is comfy.

And with that my friends, I am signing off.