30, Thirty, XXX, Treinta, Trente, DreiBig

30, Thirty, XXX, Treinta, Trente, DreiBig

 

 Here I am, the first day in my 30’s;  Let’s reflect.

My 20’s were a roller coaster of emotions, successes and failures.  I met my husband a month or two before I turned 25, so the later part of my 20’s was great! Graduated college at 26, Married at 27 ½, Lost a ton of weight at 28, keeping if off at 29!

 

Here’s a photo Journey (10 for photos, 1 for every year of my 20’s)

20.  Blonde, Thin and Loved to Dance

Me and my little sister at a wedding *age not sure, but I was blonde!

21.  First Drink – Midori Sour

Swing Dancing in Vegas with my good friend Paul

22.  Competed & Taught in the Swing Dance Scene

4th of July Parade in Claremont, CA - The 405 Jam

23.  Many Road Trips taken with my Friend Paula

Paula & Me - Friends Forever!

24.  I reached this age and like it so much I still feel like I’m 24!

24 Years of age, on top of a Volcano in Hawaii with my dad, sister & mom!

25.  I fell in love

Christmas with my Boyfriend Dan (now husband)
*He loved the dress

26.  I graduated from college

BA - General Sociology, minor - Biblical Studies

27.  I got married

The Finkelsteins est. 4.16.2011

28.  I started working out at Chalk Fitness and changed my life

Hockey Jumps with Jazz hands

29.  Met a TON of new people I am so proud and happy to call my friends!

Peter's Canyon Hike 2013

30.  The year to come, adventures to unfold

Me - Now

I had an amazing birthday party this past Sunday the 28^th.  It was a Garden Party, full of friends, games and food!  Here are some images from the party:

Melissa, Me & Amy

Husband & Me

The Dining Table

 
On a serious and kind of sadder note: at age 26 I lost my father to ALS after 2 years of his diagnosis.  I miss my father every day and I wish he was here with me to be there at all my accomplishments.  The last and very important accomplish I made was Graduating College, and my dad was able to make it!




Happier Note:
 

I have a 5 year plan.  I’ve always had 5 year plans.  In 5 years barring injury, incidence or babies, I want to compete in a Triathlon.  This means I need to start training in swimming and cycling in addition to my running.  For more than just the feeling of accomplishing such a monumental task; I want to be physically fit, healthy and capable of doing a challenge of such magnitude.

I also want to start my family, bring babies into the world or adopt.  I hope my husband and I will finally purchase a home after 2 years of searching, putting down offer and being outbid.  I am ready, SO ready, to continue of this wonderful life journey I have been blessed with.

 

NASM Certified Personal Trainer Journey

CPR - cardiopulmonary resuscitation
AED - automated external defibrillator

Last night I embarked on becoming CPR/AED Certifed through the Red Cross.  The class was 3 hours long and very informative.  As part of becoming a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, I must hold a current CPR/AED certification - which I now do!  Why you may ask?

"As fitness professionals, we work every day with people who are stressing their bodies. Often these are overweight, out of shape and high risk clients. People who might be at risk for a heart attack or coronary arrest. But they aren’t the only ones in danger. Even your fittest, most athletic client could choke on a piece of gum on their way into your gym. Would you know what to do?" ACEFitness

Having CPR knowledge is a blessing for me knowing that I now know what to do in case of an emergency.  I took CPR & First Aid a few times in my past; the last one I can remember was when I was a teenager preparing myself for the work force I took a First Aid/CPR course for babysitting!  This was a very informative class and I still remember all that I've learned!  Over the years CPR rules have changed but currently the American Heart Association states, 30 compressions and 2 rescue breaths.

I have scheduled my NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) CPT (Certified Personal Trainer) test for next Tuesday, February 5th at 9:00am in Long Beach!  I took my sweet time taking the CPT course and doddled around quite a bit and finally decided it's time to buckle down and finish this 6 month long journey!  I am taking the test on the very last day I can take it without financial penalty. EEP!  >:)

I have made it a point to take my practice test over, and over and over and over and over again, with my first test at a whopping 25% (fail) to my last practice test at 95% (superpass)!!  I finally prepared and ready to take my test and I am anxious to recieve my certification so the next process of my life can take flight.

Next Stop:
NASM FNS course (Fitness Nutrition Specialist)