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Resound11 Prompt 03: Virtues

Yesterday we got down and dirty and revealed our 2011 vices; today we’ll wipe the slate clean and talk about what personal virtues we discovered in 2011.

What good have you done in 2011? Where do you really shine? What have you done that makes you proud of yourself? We know you’ve got it in you! How will you resound?

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I’d say maintaining  and cultivating female friendships this year makes me proud.

I created a platform for creative women in my town to gather and have fellowship with each other. There are eight of us and these friendships are invaluable to me. They provide feedback, support and encouragement where I’ve lacked it. They make me feel less alone in this small hippie meets country town. We are different, but have commonalities. They make me feel loved and cherished. Almost all of us are married and some of us have children, and all of us run full-time businesses yet we make time for each other. These are “yes” women and I’m proud that I’ve made time for them.

The other friendships that I’ve maintained are with those I’ve known for a very long time. As I look over photos from the year, I see moments with them that we’ve created. Visits to their homes, to cities in the middle, to pumpkin patches and farmer’s markets, hours long lunches and birthdays. And again, making time and planning for these moments this year makes me happy.

And last, but not least. Getting together with online, turned real/offline friendships. Trips to DC and Lexington, holiday swaps and pod casts. These times are invaluable to me. We laughed until it hurts. We crack jokes at each other. I look forward to more of these gatherings next year.

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Jillian Michael’s Ripped in 30- September Challenge

I’ve decided that September will be the month of Jillian Michael’s Ripped in 30. I’ve had the DVD for some time, but never made it through all four week sessions. This is the month.

Jillian Michael's Ripped in 30

What I love about the DVD:

It’s fast, only 37 minutes and I’m done.

Less jumping. Insanity is insane, this DVD is hard, but there isn’t a lot of jumping around.

It hurts and I swear a lot. If I’m going to exercise I want to feel it. I want to sweat and pant and beg for mercy. I want to feel it the next day. This DVD is good for that.

It’s a challenge. Planks and push-ups are hard for me, but I do my best. She also has a new workout for each week in a month.

What I don’t love:

This is me being petty, but sometimes Jillian says things that are really corny and silly. She makes weird noises and I just feel embarrassed for her. But, I try to pretend she isn’t talking. I think when I’m suffering, I don’t like jokes, so it makes me want to throw my hand weight at her. Other than that, I love it!

 

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Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 – September Challenge

I’ve decided that September will be the month of Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30. I’ve had the DVD for some time, but never made it through all four week sessions. This is the month.

Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 DVD Review

What I love about the DVD:

It’s fast, only 37 minutes and I’m done.

Less jumping. Insanity is insane, this DVD is hard, but there isn’t a lot of jumping around.

It hurts and I swear a lot. If I’m going to exercise I want to feel it. I want to sweat and pant and beg for mercy. I want to feel it the next day. This DVD is good for that.

It’s a challenge. Planks and push-ups are hard for me, but I do my best. She also has a new workout for each week in a month.

What I don’t love:

This is me being petty, but sometimes Jillian says things that are really corny and silly. She makes weird noises and I just feel embarrassed for her. But, I try to pretend she isn’t talking. I think when I’m suffering, I don’t like jokes, so it makes me want to throw my hand weight at her. Other than that, I love it!

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