I know Ive taken an unplanned break from the blogging world, but there is no denying how much I miss it! Over the past few months one of the things have learned is that sometimes its better to actually LIVE life than to sit in a dark room writing about it.

That being said, there is something definitely magical about the blog world that continues to captivate me. I think it has something to do with the fact that just by reading a few paragraphs and seeing a few photographs you can feel connected to someone halfway across the country (heck, around the world!)

So even though it has been long overdue, I’m dusting off the old keyboard and getting back into the swing of things. Hopefully you all haven’t forgotten about me!

Michal ♥

I’m back and recharged from a whirl wind week at the Zumba Convention which was in Orlando!! I’ve got soo much to catch up on so im going to start at the beginning and keep on going!

In the wee hours of the night my three other instructor friends and I packed up the car and headed on the road down to Orland, FL. The 18 hour drive was a LONG one let me tell you, but I kept myself amused by listening to music and catching up on my two favorite magazines.

Arriving is Orlando was literally like a breath of fresh air. People were smiling, and the energy that surrounded me was nothing like I’ve ever experienced before. We headed to the Peabody hotel to register and then we set off to explore our surroundings before our whirlwind weekend got started.

So.. four girls together, in a new state, in a hoppin town with all kinds of fun stuff to do, and what do we decide to do?? SHOP. Thats right we waited in line for over 2 hours for the ZUMBA WONDERLAND STORE.. and boy what a wonderland it was. We got to see sneak peaks of all the new zumba wear that is coming out, and to try things on. I just about died walking in there because there was so way to show how HUGE this place was. It just kept going and going.. I got TONS of new fun clothes to wear — wee!

After going back to the hotel late, showering, and getting a few hours of sleep I got up early to go and get ready for my first training workshop of the week – Zumba Basics 2!

Taking this workshop allowed me to learn four more rhythms – tango, flamenco, belly dance, and samba – as well as get a better idea of how to teach class members of all fitness levels, and more about modification. It was AMAZING. Oh… and did I mention that Zumba super star TANYA BEARDSLEY was leading my workshop? AHHHHHH!! Tanya is fantastic. Her energy is out of this world, and she truly is an inspiration.

She was kind enough to snap a picture with me after my 9 hour workshop was over.. me sweaty and star struck couldn’t have been happier.

After my workshop was over I did some socializing and finally made it back to the hotel to get a couple of hours of sleep before friday (which were much-needed after you see the all of the stuff that happened!!)

Stay tuned for Friday’s Recap!!

Michal ♥

Hi guys!

I know its been a while, but life has been keeping me beyond busy this summer I just dont have much free time to be playing around on the computer. I miss you all bunches and bunches – whats new in the lives of my fabulous bloggins?

I am personally getting ready to head down to Orlando, FL for the ZUMBA CONVENTION! AHHHH! You all know that I have been talking about it for months and months now, and the time is finally here.

Just a few yummy meals I’ve had within the past few weeks…

Veggie fajitas! With avocado, and sun-dried tomatoes.

Mmmmmm!

Falafel sammy!

Wheat pita, hummus, a bit of tabouli, greens, and pickled turnips with falafel nuggets of deliciousness.

Gosh how I ADORE falafel!

Finally I want to wish you all a  happy fourth of july!I hope you all had a fantastic day with you famalies today and enjoyed yourselves. Ill get back into the groove of this whole blogging thing soon once Im home from Orlando. Ill be gone for a whole week!

Michal ♥

It seems like I’ve been buzzing around non stop!

My 19th birthday is coming up this thursday, I can’t believe that it’s almost here. Time is passing so quickly lately, I can’t even believe that it is already june. I only have 37 days until the ZUMBA CONVENTION to, AHHH!

I’ve been getting ready for summer and enjoying the weather. Sipping on this cup-0-deliciousness made my day so much better.

Michal ♥

Hummus is delicious (just in case you didn’t already know!)

Do you know what else is YUMMUS?

Taylor Lautner?

Well yes… but other things too like smoothies.

MMM first smoothie of the summer! Recipe coming tomorrow!

This morning I was able to sleep in, and then got up and went on the most glorious jog. The sun rising was almost magical, and the birds chirping and breeze blowing was perfect. It left me energized for the whole day.

On the agenda for the rest of my day is yoga, working in the evening, and then doing a little cleaning of my room which has turned into a disaster zone since I’ve come back from school for the summer. Its driving me crazy!!

Michal ♥

Question of the day – Whats on your agenda for the weekend?