Butt-toning shoes, nose bleeds ...

Am I a complete victim of targeted, sexist advertising? "Make 80-some percent of men speechless and 70-some perecent of women jealous" (or whatever it says). I don't care, I want Reebok's new "Easy Tone" shoe. I particularly liked the "Inspire" model in pink and white (also the color scheme on my current New Balance running shoes). It made me relieved to know that these are actually running shoes, at the very least (a legitimate reason to want a pair -- I could use some new kicks for running!).

Anyway, I've got 24 S.E.T. tonight with a couple friends/co-workers, so I'm excited for that. Even though I can't really breathe that easily without blowing my nose every 10 or so minutes (allergies, not viral) -- plus I just discovered I've got an eency weency nose bleed. That'll be gone soon, though.

I met one of my best friends, Morgan, last night at Starbucks to exchange gifts (my presents from Ireland for her, and her birthday present to me ... both of which were due several months ago; we're so bad!). Anyway, she got me "Diana: The Portrait," and I love love love it 'cause I love love love the late Princess Di. Just thought I'd throw that out there. Thanks, Morgy! :)

Alright, morning break over -- on with work and the rest of this Friday Eve!

I love 24-hour Fitness. Granted, I probably don't appreciate it as much as some people because my parents are paying for my membership (their choice, not mine -- poor me, right?), but it is so darn convenient 'cause they're all over the place, and the classes are actually really good. My favorite, in particular, that I have been going to for the past month (need to up the amount of days I go each week, though) is the 24 S.E.T. class, a cardio-strength combo class that really seems to kick my butt every time. I like that it keeps me moving and working out for an hour straight. At least for me, sometimes it's super hard -- unless I'm oddly super-motivated -- to make yourself work out hard for an hour straight without getting bored or giving up.

Anyway. That's that.

In other news, I have been really wanting to try scuba diving lately ... not sure why I have a sudden fascination with the ocean (maybe it's all the Discovery Channel?) but I need to ask my friend Vanessa, who I am also so fortunate to work with, when she gets back 'cause she used to work at a dive shop. I'm worried this could be an expensive hobby though ...