Barrel. We have a bouncing baby barrel.
A whiskey barrel to be specific.
9 months ago, Ryan signed up to be a Maker’s Mark Ambassador which means he got to name a barrel that will then be “his” in approximately 7 years. Since December, he’s been receiving progress reports about his batch. Apparently, it takes exactly 9 months for the batch to hit a barrel and here it is- “birth” certificate and all:
Cheers to parenthood!
Dear Flywheel,
I have never written you a love letter but after a year of frequenting your Gold Coast studio, it’s time to tell you how I really feel.
I like to think that when you started your first studio you were thinking of me. You knew that I’m competitive, hence the Torq board. You knew I am sweat-er, hence the entirely dark room (save the spotlight for the instructor, of course). You also knew of my love of time efficiency- 45 minutes to burn a boatload of calories is pure genius.
And when you opened your 1st Chicago location, it’s like you knew I would eventually move right down the street. If that’s not true love, I don’t know what is.
I utterly loathe waking up before the Today show is on but when a 6am sweat sesh with Antonia is on the line, I am up, ready to clip in. And 9 times out of 10, my boyfriend is on the bike next to me, excited to get in a workout before heading to the office. Speaking of “FlyRyChi”, as he is known on the Torq board, I tried to get him to go to yoga with me for years with no success. One time at Flywheel 4 months ago and he is hooked. It has given us a totally new kind of date…one where we battle is out for PR’s. High fives and sweaty post-ride hugs all around!
So thank you, Flywheel. Thank you for bringing your stadium cycling to Chicago and adding all sorts of awesome to my workout routine. One thing though- can Antonia teach every single class? She is the Queen of motivation, plays that Jay-Z/Wonderwall remix that I cannot get enough of and it’s at the point where we are basing our schedules around when she teaches. K? Thanks!
Love and Torq Board domination,
Nina
The Air & Water Show is usually lost on me but a bachelorette party brought me to a picnic table on Navy Pier for some prime plane watching. I must say, being somewhat sequestered from the tourist frenzy and consuming several adult beverages not only made the fly-by’s tolerable but actually pretty cool! It’s neat to see our military showing off their stealth skills and some of their fanciest planes. Perfect 75 degree weather didn’t hurt either- what a gorgeous weekend!
Tami Taylor is my spirit animal.
If you know anything about FNL, you know that Tami Taylor is pretty much everything you have ever wanted to be. So this list of Top 10 Reasons Why Tami Taylor is Magic is the best thing ever written.
#4: I’ve been at a conference for the last week and during a session, I shared that leadership development is important because it’s our job to make sure people have the tools to not end up idiots because it’s bad for the world. Original JustaChiTownGirl thought? No, sir- golden nugget straight from Tami Taylor.
#10…if I had a dollar for every time over the years that I tried to make y’all happen… I am jelly to the max over the flawless execution Tami has with that word.
Real talk: I want to punch whoever cancelled FNL in the face- the world needs more seasons of Tami Taylor’s awesomeness.
Get your Top Ten Reasons here.
Real talk: growing out bangs IS hard.
Highly relevant.
A girl who is approximately 6 telling sharing the sentiment “Nice Swagger” killed me. So, so funny.
I didn’t run the half marathon that warranted these signs but these witty shows of encouragement were not lost on me…and I am sure they helped those cranking out 13.1 on a such hot Vancouver day!
Mckayla is not impressed is probably the best thing to come out of these Olympics.
This is my favorite:
Click here for more things Mckayla is not impressed by.
Gratuitous picture of your cat Wednesday- that’s what it’s called, right?
Today, Luna Bell helped me work.
Luna Bell helped me pack for a work trip.
And Luna Bell decided she really doesn’t want me to leave again.
Travel for work is a bit bananas this month but thumbing through all of the photos in my library when I am on the road really helps remind why I work so hard. I mean, someone has to keep Luna Bell in the lifestyle to which she has become accustomed, right?
God, I love that cat.
