[Super Duper Fantastic] ISFP/INFP. 4w5. World Explorer. Super Hero. Rose-colored Glasses.

I am definitely stressing out about $$ these days. My bills are still at a manageable level, but I would definitely be more comfortable if all expenses related to working on the house and getting settled in would just disappear already.

Anyway, I cannot resist a deal when I see one. That will definitely get me into trouble sooner than later. For now, it has me signed up with Burn SF, a fitness class that mixes Pilates and a bunch of cardio exercises. They usually offer an introductory month of unlimited classes for $100. I signed up for $75. So far, I’ve attended three classes in the last five days, and I am looking forward to signing up for more to make the most out of this. Whether or not I’ll continue after the thirty days has not yet been decided. It’s a 55-minute workout that gets the heart pumping, arms/legs aching, and yes, there’s sweat dripping down. I am not a fan of burpies, and they have you doing a ton of those. It reminds me too much of the workouts we did at crew practice. Everything else is great though. I feel fabulously exhausted after each session, and the following day, it hurts to do just about anything – sit, go down stairs, laugh…

It’s all worth it, even if I’m not super diligent. I’m not one to overexert myself [knees, neck, and wrists included]. My body reacts rather quickly to exercise, so I’m feeling the burn and loving the results. No more soft and squishy parts where muscles should be! Plus, such classes are pretty much the only way to get me moving consistently. At least for thirty days…

In other words, an update on the 101 in 1001:

017 – Finish taking Bar Method classes. Expires in September 2009!

Nope, this isn’t happening! I emailed them a few months prior to original expiration of July 2009, and they offered to extend the classes until September 2009. Very kind of them, but instead of making the most of them and attending all classes paid for, I call it a loss. Routine just doesn’t work for me when it comes to working out, no matter how I try. Yet I still try! The alternative to this is Pilates with Chase. I started today, and the odd machines are intriguing. I’ll report back when I see progress!

030 – Do a Daily Self Photo project for a year.

Rather than keep track via Flickr [got up to 50+, but lost interest and missed some days], I’ve switched over to DailyBooth. I get an email reminder daily about posting a photo, so it’s convenient. I stop what I’m doing, snap a photo on the phone, edit it a little with PS Mobile, and VOILA!

080 – Record every penny spent for a week.

In an effort to quell spending, I’m keeping track of it on a spreadsheet. I’m tired of credit card bills, which I manage to pay off on time, because they’re several hundreds more than what I should be spending. My sister has more saved up than I do, and I’ve been working longer. Clearly, I’m a bigger spender than she is. It’s not necessary spending, so it’ll get cut a bit. How else will I save for the house that I want to buy while the market’s gone kaput? I go on Roost daily to check out all the million dollar homes I can’t afford. So far, the goal of one week tracked has been accomplished. I’ll keep it up until I figure myself out.

That is all for now.