Photo by Ben Earwicker

Photo by Ben Earwicker

Denver’s sweetest man was killed early Saturday morning. I’ve been trying to wrap my head around this…I can’t.

I can’t yet accept that a man, acting in peace, died in violence.

I can’t understand that someone could this.

Chris Haney…you were fucking rad. You will be sorely missed.

Brown Dog

I will go here 

I will finish reading this book

I will volunteer my time to love on these guys

I will enjoy this (almost) every night

I will stop using beauty products with this crap in it

A two week vacation is glorious, especially when spent with my Hubby, and some great friends (new and old).

Here are some photos of our time in Playa Guiones, CR

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So I returned home yesterday from Costa Rica, and then started my Esthetics classes today…busy few days.

My brain is not quite working yet, but…

I found some pretty pictures for you to look at. I stared at this site for ever. Partially wanting to be there and because I was asleep, while also being awake. Doesn’t make sense I know. Anyway, just go look at those damn pictures…they cool.

While I was staring at said pictures, the brown dog was staring at me.

Costa Rica Beach
Costa Rica Beach by erin-shapiro featuring short shorts

Since we are still in Costa Rica the thought of wearing a sweater right now makes me sweat profusely and itchy all over BUT…

Bill Cosby wants us to vote for our favorite Cosby sweater.

So I did.

So there.

Check it here.

Which one did you vote for?

Apparently I’m totally unoriginal and voted for the 2nd most popular ugly one…sigh…boring.

Couldn’t sleep last night. Heres what happened in my stupid brain…

Snooze…wide awake…what was that?…I have to pee…oh my god theres a centipede in my hair…no wait that was nothing…I’m cold…I need to turn the fan down…I don’t want my foot to touch the ground…theres a scorpion down there…no there isn’t Erin, don’t be dramatic…shit, I’m gonna step on it if I get up…I have to pee…damnit…that door isn’t locked…someones gonna break in…I’m gonna watch Jeff die…oh god now I’m freaked out… is that a scorpion on my leg…nope thats the sheet flapping around from the fan…i really have to turn that fan down…I’m cold…that damn imaginary scorpion!…ooh a monkey is howling…i love that sound…sooo cold…f’ing scorpion…

This continued for a few hours…now i’m sleepy.

Johnny and Natalie arrived…yay!!

Going to the beach

Our home during this stay

Our home during this stay

The hubby and I are in Costa Rica…weeeeeeee! I am excited to share our trip with all y’all. We arrived yesterday after a overnight flight and a beautiful 5 hour drive. We are so happy and grateful to be here.

Today we will be spending the day in Playa Pelada.

Last night, while having a drink and some odd delirious conversation we meet a Coati. He just strolled into our backyard and stood up to greet us. He really just wanted our tortilla chips.

On another note…I thought this was hilarious

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We all know that working out and being fit is necessary to being healthy, happy, and, feeling f’ing rad but damn sometimes it sucks. When I say “healthy” and “fit” I don’t necessarily mean in looking like a model or a lollipop, but that exercise and activity makes us feel and look our best.

That said, I love being lazy. I love it. So much. No joke.

I want to snuggle on the couch with the hubby and the pets, playing Plants vs. Zombies for the billionth time (no joke…Jeff hates me for it), all day long. 

But…then I realize I’m not physically where I want to be (or even emotionally sometimes) and get my floppy ass to the gym. It is so hard for me.

Why is it so damn hard? I actually like being at the gym. I really love Bar Method. I like being active. I really do enjoy the sore muscles that  come from pushing them so hard. I especially love the way I feel after any activity and, of course, I get giddy when I can tell I’ve lost some weight. So why does it often seem so impossible to get to that point? 

I lack motivation. What can I do to motivate myself? Anyone have any helpful tips? I’m bored of myself. Help me! Be my motivation buddy! 

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Two years ago today I married my best friend. We had our perfect wedding at Haiku Mill on Maui. It was a simple affair with the people we love most in the world.

Marrying Jeff was the very best decision I’ve ever made. I never thought I could be so madly in love with a person. It is truly magical.

In celebration of our wedding anniversary, tonight we are going up to Boulder. We have dinner reservations at Salt, a room reserved at St. Julien, and a spa day scheduled for tomorrow. I am so excited.

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