Happy Thursday, everyone! I can't believe that March is almost over! Sunday is Easter and next weekend is the Final Four! How's everyone's brackets holding up? My men's and women's are both DEAD! However, my women's national champion (Connecticut, obviously) is still alive and kicking!
Anyway, I decided to post a playlist for the first time in ages! I have fun doing these, and since I haven't done one lately, why not put one up now?
Anyway, a huge thank you to Pavey for originating Playlist Thursday in the first place!
For those unfamilar to Playlist Thursday (either through Pavey or myself), here's the format:
Something Old: Songs that are at least 5 years old. (I know that isn’t too long to be considered old, but music turnover happens quickly.) Something Current: Songs that have been released within the past year. Something to Consider: This is the wild card category. Feel free to list any song: old, current, guilty pleasure, underground, whatever.
Here's what I came up with:
Something Old
Song: Mr. Jones Artist: Counting Crows Side Note: Typical 90's music. I actually never heard it until a few years ago, and it became one of my favs from that decade. The song is possibly about two struggling musicians wanting to be big stars, which I think that everyone wants in whatver they do, whether in performing arts, running, or whatever else, but may have second thoughts about that. Just an awesome song no matter what. Quotable: "We all want to be big, big stars. Yeah, but we got different reasons for that."
Something Current
Song: Try Everything Artist: Shakira Side Note: This was the theme song from the Disney movie "Zootopia." The movie as a whole delivered the message of "Anyone can be anything." This song did an awesome job of tying in with the message of the movie. Basically, how can you know if you can do something if you don't try? You may fail, but at least you tried, and that's half the battle right there. Quotable: "I want to try everything. I want to try even though I could fail."
Something to Consider
Song: Dare You To Move Artist: Switchfoot Side Note: This song has five recorded versions. The one we all know is the rock version on the album The Beautiful Letdown. There is also a quieter version without the driven instrumentation, and was featured on the album Learning to Breathe. The other three are the Japanese version, which is longer, a heavier rock version, and a live one. This is another fav song of mine, because it's about not settling for what you are, striving for something more. Quotable: "The tension is here, the tension is here, between who you are and who you should be."
There you have it! I went with a mixed bag this week, since I wasn't feeling a particular theme. I just wanted to share a few of my favorite songs with you all! What's on YOUR playlist?
Hi, everyone! Happy Monday! New week means a fresh start, right?
I decided to do a #MotivateMe Monday for the first time in FOREVER! I love looking to a new week, tweaking what didn't work from the last week and continuing with what did! You can join the fun too, just check out Janice, Lucie, and/or Rachel's blogs!
It's now spring, which means more time to run OUTSIDE and start training for ALL the races! I'm planning on eight this year, with a possible ninth one! Cue the freaking out!
To get a baseline, I actually ran the second of my virtual races on Saturday. For those who don't know, I won two entries back in February as part of a Super Bowl giveaway. The second was St. Patrick's themed, so I decided to hold off until the weekend to do it.
The result: Not as fast as I hoped, but given that it was windy and cold, plus my longest outdoor run since October, I'll take it!
I also took Centergy and Barre on Saturday. Both are no joke! I was feeling all the soreness, and all the emotional pain after my boys of UConn got knocked out of the tournament on Saturday night. Rooting for Duke the rest of the way now!
Yesterday I never made it to the gym, since my car didn't start. I let myself have a fit, then popped in two of my fav Biggest Loser DVD's and got my move on at home! I also walked to get all the steps in and keep my Fitbit streak alive at 50 days!
As for this week, I plan on going full throttle with the race training. My season starts earlier than in the past, and I need to work a third day of running in. My typical plan will be three days of running (Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday), two days of cross-training (Wednesday and Saturday). Friday will be a total rest day, and Monday will only be core work. This week will be a bit different since I didn't get my spin class in yesterday morning. Here's this week's plan: Monday-Core and Ride Tuesday-Run (1.5-2 miles) Wednesday-Ride and Power Thursday-Run (1.5-2 miles) and Yoga Friday-REST Saturday-Ride, Core, and Centergy Sunday-Run (2 miles) and Power
There you have it! Getting back into a routine and already feeling good about it! Less than six weeks until my first race of the year! It'll be here before I know it!
How was your weekend? What are you planning on for this week?
I just realized I went all of February without blogging. Epic. Fail.
My dad had been sick and in the hospital for most of January, plus had to go back in last week for a bronchitis/congestive heart failure flare. He's home now, so life can finally get back to normal. Well, as normal as it gets here.
As a result of all the craziness here, I kind of let my monthly goals slide. Oh wait. That would mean I had to have HAD goals though. Which I didn't. Oops.
Well, I have no excuses this month NOT to kick ass and make some things happen! So, I am reinstating monthly goals this month!
1) Two new recipes. I have been so lazy about cooking lately. I want to get back in the kitchen and try something new!
2) Hit 11,000+ steps twice a week. This should be super easy! I've been averaging 12,000 during my Fitbit streak of 30 days. This is just to keep me from being okay with just 10,000. ;-)
3) Empty out e-mail. I'm declaring e-mail bankruptcy. There, I said it. My e-mail situation is overwhelming. I plan on taking several hours out of one weekend day and purging. The trick will be to maintain it so this doesn't need to be a goal ever again.
4) Three blog posts. I miss you guys and want to write some more for you this month! Maybe a Playlist Thursday, some reviews, and even another surprise or two! We'll see where this month takes me!
5) Bedtime of 10:00 Sunday-Thursday. I've gotten really bad about staying up later than I should and I feel sluggish throughout the day. So, I'm giving myself a bedtime during the week. This may carry into the weekends too, since I still get up early to hit the gym. Hopefully, getting more sleep will make me a happier person at work and at home!
As for a reward? I'm getting myself a new Yankees shirt! Opening Day is right around the corner, and I figure it would be nice to have a shirt of a player who's not retired or playing elsewhere. Haha.
Hi, everyone! Remember me? I'm Tracy, and I've fallen off the blogging wagon. HARD! I haven't posted in a month, and I feel like it's partially because I have nothing to say, and partially because I've been bouncing back and forth between hospital visits with my dad. Long story short, his meds have been all sorts of screwed up and one he was on for his heart rate caused major breathing problems. Hopefully, they can get it all fixed up so the scar tissue on his lungs will heal and not cause any more breathing problems.
Between all that, plus my crazy job, plus my gym time, blogging kind of got tossed aside. Well, I'm snowed in here in Jersey, so I decided to write a fun post as to what I'm loving and doing now!
Thinking...Cabin fever is already setting in. Can't wait to get out of the house tomorrow or Monday!
Feeling...all the things! Stressed with work and everything that is going on with my dad. At the same time, I feel awesome because I'm taking care of myself too. I'm eating (mostly) good and getting activity in most days.
Watching...college basketball! Seven weeks until Selection Sunday, so it's time to watch ALL the games! Both the UConn women and men won today, and the game I'm about to watch (Maryland-Michigan State men) should be a good one! Listening to...all the 90's music! I bought Matchbox 20's Yourself or Someone Like You, and it is win! I also listen to Savage Garden and Alanis Morissette regularly too. Why can't today's music be that awesome? Excited...to go to a Rangers game! I decided that my sis and I are going to a game in March after I get my income tax refund in. Neither of us has been to one, so this should be tons of fun!
Missing...running outside! I just ran outside two weeks ago, and then...BOOM! Cold and snow came. Thank goodness I have access to treadmills at the gym!
Wanting...a new computer and/or tablet. My current computer broke on the hinge. It still operates, but it's a pain in the neck. Something else to spend income tax money on. Wishing...that my dad was home. I know, soon enough he will be, but it's just a matter of making him well enough to not have to go back and forth between hospitals. Eating...a hamburger for dinner. I rarely eat red meat, and have been wanting a burger for ages. I can only eat them at home anymore, so I decided to make one tonight!
Loving...being snuggled in bed watching basketball!
How are we at Christmas week already? If the weather is as wonky as it is here in Jersey, it doesn't feel like it! It was a bit chilly this weekend (by which I mean temps in the 40's), but will be 60 again by Christmas Day! Not complaining though, since I'm not a huge fan of the cold. ;-)
Since it's Monday (and I forgot last week), it's time for #MotivateMe Monday! To join on the fun, link up at Janice and Rachel's blogs! =)
I worked on Saturday morning (long story that I don't want to get into here), so I missed my morning classes at the gym. Instead of doing nothing, since that would pretty much be a cop-out, I went to the gym after work and banged out my Rock n' Roll Bonus Track Virtual Run, complete with #WeRunSocial gear. ;-)
Not the best I've done, but given that I was on tired legs, and dealing with a sore hip, I'll take it! If you love virtual races, go for this one! It's only $25 (including processing), you can run ANY distance from now until New Year's Eve, and the medal is awesome! Check it out here!
Yesterday was uneventful. Gym, laundry, and watching the Giants, Dolphins, and Rangers ALL lose. All I want for Christmas is one of them to win. That's not asking too much, right?
Since I worked Saturday, I was off today. I decided to hold off on my workout until tonight (Monday night Fight has become my jam again!), since my sister is also off. The two of us went to this new local place called Meemom's for brunch. Totally worth it! I got the Peppermint Bark French toast, which had vanilla bean marscapone, dark chocolate peppermint drizzle, powdered sugar, and white chocolate shavings. All washed down with a Thin Mint latte. Um, totally amazeballs.
The sissy got The Big Bun, which is a cinnamon roll served French toast style. As she put it, "That was yummy."
Okay, so the fun is over for a few days. Time to buckle down and get back at it! Here's the workout plan for this week:
Monday: Core and Fight Tuesday: Yoga Wednesday: Ride and Power Thursday: REST Friday: Short run or REST Saturday: Ride, Core, and possible Centergy Sunday: R30 and Power
As for food, I'm not too worried. I plan on sticking to my normal way of eating and limiting the treats as much as possible. After brunch this morning, I think I'm good for a few days there. ;-)
I actually find myself looking forward to Mondays a bit more than I did. Partially because of spin and also because I get to link up with Janice and Rachel for #MotivateMe Monday! Join the fun on their pages too!
This week was a good one, both food and fitness wise. I took yoga for the first time in ages, and loved it! It's tough if you do it right, and it's also awesome for the mind! Think I will be adding it in to my workout schedule now! It's working for me.
I did change a few things up in the gym, like doing Fight instead of Ride last Monday. I was just in a rut on the bike and needed a break. Plus, I forgot how much fun cardio kickboxing can be! Not to mention that my arms were on FIRE for about three days! Who says you need weights to get a good upper body workout? ;-) I only did one and a half spin classes last week, and think the break was what I needed. Ready to get back on the bike again.
I've been doing really well with the stretching too. It has been a rude awakening in realizing just how tight my body is, especially in my hamstrings. I'm not all Gumby yet, and probably will never be, but I'm noticing improvement already after just a week.
As for food, I did awesome! I ate at home more than out, although I did have pizza with the family once. There was one night where I wanted to crack and grab something after the gym, but I stopped myself and stayed on track! This will get easier with time, but as long as I have food to cook in the house, then it will be no problem.
For this week, I'm keeping it almost the same. Only change is I may have soup ONCE this week. It's getting cold here, plus I love Wawa's baked potato soup! So I may have that one day.
Here's my workout plan for the week:
Monday: Core and Ride Tuesday: REST Wednesday: Ride and Power Thursday: Yoga Friday: 2 mile run Saturday: Ride and Core (possibly Centergy too, see how I feelon Saturday) Sunday: Power and 20-30 minutes easy/moderate cardio
This week, I decided to set mini-goals just to keep myself in check. The monthly ones are good, but it's nice to break it down into smaller ones every so often. So here's what I hope to accomplish this week:
1) Cook something new! 2) Unplugged and in bed by 10 every night. 3) Blog once (other than this post). 4) 10,000 steps at least four days.
There you have it! Planning on keeping the awesome momentum going this week!
How are we at December already? I'm not ready for Christmas, or winter, or any of that stuff! Can I just go back to summer and sit on the beach all day?
I guess not. ;-) So, I'm looking forward and setting some goals for the coming month!
Here's what I want to accomplish:
1) Stretch daily. I don't stretch nearly enough, and when I do, it's very brief and usually at the end of a class. All it takes is 10 minutes, and with a plan, I can do it! Plus, I'll feel better!
2) Limit dinner out to one night a week. I've been eating out more than I should. I do pretty good overall, with mostly salad places, but it's not good for the wallet. So I figure one night a week out is good. It'll take some time and planning to eat at home more, but it will be worth it.
3) Do one "self-care" activity a week. I don't take enough downtime for myself. My life consists of work, sleeping, the gym, and playing with the nephew. No wonder I'm bored and exhausted! Once a week, I plan on taking some time for myself that isn't related to any of the above. I need it for my mental and physical health.
4) Two core workouts a week. I've been slacking in this area. Again. Even if I can't get to a core class (which I usually do once a week), there are still TONS of options to rock my core! I just need to utilize them!
5) Plan a budget. I struggle with living paycheck to paycheck, and with the holidays coming up, that can't be the case anymore. I have three paychecks this month, and plan on sitting down before payday and budgeting where my money is going for the two weeks. I'll be able to do more with less that way, plus won't struggle as much.
Part of how I plan on accomplishing everything this month is by utilizing all the resources at my disposal. One of which is Pinterest, where I actually found this nifty printable for my goals! I have so much I can use, so now I need to actually USE IT!
As for a reward, I am getting myself another Sparkle Athletic skirt! I haven't decided which one yet, but I will when I accomplish all the goals!
What do YOU plan on accomplishing in December? How do you plan to do it?
This is my first ever #MotivateMe Monday post, and I hope to continue these in the future! I love looking back on the previous week and seeing what worked (or didn't) while setting the tone for a new week! Join the linkup with Janice and Rachel too! More details are on their blogs!
Blogging has, once again, taken a back seat to that damn thing called real life. Meh.
My dad has been in and out of the hospital for the last month, mostly with his meds being out of sync. It looks like everything is in balance now, and hopefully with it staying that way!
Also, I got sick a week and a half ago. I thought I had a bad head cold, but when it started to not clear up after a few days, I got checked out. Turns out I had a sinus infection. Not contagious, but enough to make me miserable.
Work has been work. You know, same boring thing every day. I'm one of those people who always has to be doing something, and always feel like I can do more. I don't always get to, but at least I'm still going there.
All this has meant healthy living has taken a little detour. I haven't been eating the greatest, with eating almost nothing for two days while I was sick. Water was also an issue for a few days. I was living off of soup, hot tea, and orange juice. Not cool. I was also out of the gym for a week, and was just plain miserable as a result.
So, instead of letting the pity party go on, I decided to do something about it!
Food is simple: Be consistent with my tracking, eat veggies at least once a day, get as close to my calorie goal as possible (One of my problems is not eating NEARLY enough), no soup, and no beer or sweets until the weekend (fruit and yogurt are cool). Oh, and get back to my water! I usually do about 80 ounces a day, and want to get my intake back up there!
As for the workouts, I need to get consistent with them too! I have been MAJORLY slacking in the mind-body department, and know that it really helps with my spirit and keeps me from getting tight (especially with my hip flexors)
Here's the plan:
*Monday-Core and Ride Fight (Needed to change it up!) *Tuesday-REST *Wednesday-Cycle *Thursday-Yoga or REST *Friday-Power and 20-30 minutes easy/moderate cardio *Saturday-Core and Centergy *Sunday-R30 and Power In addition to this, I am setting goals again for December. October did not go as well as I hoped, and I didn't actually set goals for November. Real life got in the way, and I kind of forgot about the goal thing.
Here's to getting things in control before I let life control me again!
Hey, everyone! Like the title of this post says, I just wanted to share with you all that I am a Momentum Jewelry ambassador! Now you may ask, "What is Momentum Jewelry?" The simple version, according to the website: "Function + Inspiration = Momentum: Motivational Fitness Jewelry." For the full story, check out their "About Us" page here. I saw the pieces on Twitter and Instagram, and actually bought a few for my awesome gym girls as gifts. They LOVED them! Of course, I bought my own. I wanted a custom one for my first piece, and knew exactly what I wanted.
Totally fitting, right? ;-) I love that the bracelets are designed to be able to be worn during activity, and I tend to look at them when I feel like I'm not having my best workout or just when I'm not in a happy mood.
Letting the bracelets remind me to be MY best and not worry about anything else. =) Since I got selected to their Champion level of ambassadorship, I got two bracelets, a foot note, and a necklace. Here's the full package of pieces:
I love all of them, and they each have a different reminder for me. In exchange for all of this awesome jewelry (as well as 40% off two orders), all I have to do is post ten pictures to my social networks. Like this one here I posted on Sunday:
I love this company, and am so thrilled to be representing them for the next five months! If you're interested in getting some functional and fashionable motivation, check out Momentum's site and pick something out! They have something for everyone, and if you don't see a saying that suits you, you can make your own! The pieces are reasonably priced, and with the holidays coming up, they also make awesome holiday gifts! To follow my posts, follow along on Twitter and Instagram @Tradledee85! P.S.-If you sign up for their newsletter, you get deals and product info e-mailed to you a few times a year!
I seriously wonder what I was thinking signing up for the Shrewsbury 5K when I knew it was a week after the Rook Run.
Oh, yeah. I wanted a race to make up for not running Little Silver, which ended up getting cancelled thanks to Joaquin, the hurricane that never hit the coast.
Well, it's safe to say that I am a "one and done" with this race. I could say it's both the race and me. Just keep reading. I had my eye on the weather for last weekend throughout the week, and the forecast was clear but COLD!! Temperatures were only in the 30's. So, yeah. Already I knew this race was not going to be fun. I knew I had to have a Sparkle Athletic skirt no matter what, and thankfully I would also have leg sleeves, so I chose a pair of capris along with a long sleeve shirt to wear on race day. Wake up was at a semi-reasonable hour (7:00), since the race was at 9. Even with a 20 minute drive, I knew that as long as I left my house before 8, I would be good. One drawback to this race was off-site parking. It was at a local shopping center with a walk of about two blocks to the start area. Other races I have done have this, but I am still not a fan of it at all. Once I made my way to the start area, it was a lot of walking and trying to find sun to keep warm until the race actually started. This area was mostly shaded, which I would have been thankful for in, like, June. Last weekend, not so much. Around 8:45, right after the one mile ended, the lineup for the 5K started. There was no start mat (ugh), so it was a bit of crowding at the start. I still went toward the middle, since time didn't matter to me too much. I got a PR the previous week, so I was doing this as more of a fun run.
Oh, and you know I just had to get a pre-race selfie. ;-)
At exactly 9:00, it was go time! The first mile wound up being the flattest and most exciting mile of the race. This was where the most spectators were, plus a family who was brave enough to sit out in the cold to play music for us. I hit the one mile marker at 11:15, which was awesome! Then the hills came. One thing that I was not prepared for in this race was hills. They were somewhat rolling with one somewhat big one. Since the course was almost an out and back, we saw them not once, but twice! Yay! Not really! My second mile was 12:46. That damn second mile curse strikes again. Someday I'll learn. Le sigh. Throughout the race, my feet and legs were feeling the cold. Don't worry, I was fine enough to keep going, but it did impact my performance. Oh well. Layer more next time, I guess?
I actually got a selfie in-race this time! I wasn't in as much of a zone, and didn't have a PR mentality, so I decided to snap a pic!
I gave everything I had left for the last mile, and saw more hills. Hooray. I kept going until the finish area was in sight, then sprinted until I flew over the finish mat! Official time: 37:14 (12:00/mile). Second slowest 5K, but I actually wasn't too upset with this one. I did just come off a PR, plus I raced up and down hills and battled the cold! After the race, I hung out at the expo for a bit, where I got a sample of bundt cake along with a piece of bagel. Only after a race is it acceptable to eat a bagel AND cake before noon. ;-) The bibs had to be returned since they had reusable timing chips on them. Bummer. I love keeping mine as mementos. I did make a copy of mine though, so I can still hang it on my wall. The atmosphere of the race was the opposite of the Rook Run, as everyone was from that general area, and I was the outsider. Meh. Part of the reason I wouldn't do this race again. Overall, this race was a hit or miss. It was a smaller race, which was a plus for crowding issues. Post-race food was also good, even if all I took was a bagel (I can't stomach a sub at 10:00 in the morning, especially after running a 5K). The course was challenging and boring in one shot (residential areas), but if I was actually training for it, I would have felt stronger. Crowds were small at best, but that's what happens with a small race. I'm glad that I was able to cross another town off my list of races, but I don't think I will do this one again anytime soon. I would rather do a bigger or flatter race with a better atmosphere. Not every race is awesome and fun, but you never know that unless you try, right?
Sorry that this took so long to get up! Work has been crazy, plus too much real life going on! I needed a break from blogging, but ready to get back at it! =)
What do the best coffee company in the area, an awesome cause, and 5K running have in common?
THE ROOK RUN!
I am a Rook Coffee fanatic (New Orleans Style is my jam), and was excited when I saw that they had a 5K in Long Branch that benefited The Valerie Fund, but missed last year's because it was in November, after my running season ended.
When I saw that this year's would be on October 11, I jumped on registration back in April, when it was $10 off.
Of course, it felt like FOREVER away, but once race weekend came, it felt like it went too fast.
Now, since this was a run sponsored by a coffee company, you know my shirt had to say coffee on it. ;-) I found this one on Raw Threads and thought it was fitting.
As for the rest? I love orange, so I went with that as the other color. I thought it worked and so many other people loved it too!
The race had a late start at 10:00, but I still had to be in the area early for parking and keeping loose and warm. It was about 50 degrees that morning, but the area was mostly in the sun, so it felt warmer.
Rook was giving away iced New Orleans before and after the race. WIN! I wasn't planning on drinking coffee until it was all said and done, but next thing I knew, I was drinking a sample sized coffee about a half hour before the race. Well, why not.
Next thing I knew, it was time to head over to the start area. This was where I was glad the race was chip timed with a start mat. There were about 2,000 plus runners, so crowding was going to be a factor. I set myself up in the middle somewhere and hoped for the best.
The arrow points to where the start flag and mat were. It took me just under 2:00 to cross the mat.
Here's a bird's-eye view of the sea of runners. Photo comes from Holly Migliaccio's Instagram. She is the owner of Rook and one awesome person. =)
No, I can't find myself in there, even with all the orange. Haha. ;-)
Next thing we knew, the horn sounded and we were off!
Once I got going, I had one time goal: All miles below 12:00. I wasn't planning on a PR that day, mostly because of the crowding. I just wanted to have a solid race and a good time.
I accomplished both and then some.
I ran with both my Polar and Caledos app, and started both a little too early, so I had no clue of my EXACT pace, but I did have an idea of where I was in terms of both time and pace.
According to Caledos, I hit the first mile at 11:46. A little too close for my liking, but still on pace for my goal. I tend to go out too fast, but with the crowding, I didn't have that problem. Maybe I should run more races with a few thousand people! ;-)
The course was an out and back, so there would be people on the return as I was still on the first loop. A little discouraging, to be honest, but I knew I would be on the flip side soon enough.
Sooner than I thought I would be, I was.
I hit the second mile a second faster than the first, and still felt strong. I was running when I felt comfortable, and walking when I needed.
I misjudged the finish area, and wound up sprinting sooner than I thought. Oops. Lesson learned for next year!
Still, I had a time of 11:42 for the third mile, which meant I had negative splits in a race for the first time EVER! All while having a blast! I was cheering for other runners, high-fiving the Rook Run crew, and enjoying myself! I can't tell you the last time that happened!
After making the final turn and seeing the finish area for real, I ran with my heart and sprinted like crazy to the finish! I ended up with a 10:46 pace for that final stretch. I leaped over the finish mat, and just like that, my Rook Run was over. I actually was sad to see this race end. It was an awesome time!
I ended up with a clock time of 36:24, which meant a pace of 11:44/mile. I nailed my time goal! Yay! I had no clue what the chip time was, and wouldn't for a few days, but I was still very happy with how I did! They had a black screen for people to take finisher photos, so you know I was on board for that. ;-)
I also ran into my co-worker Heather, who was one of the volunteers. Of course we had to get a selfie! This one is compliments of her. =)
Oh, and Holly totally recognized me before I recognized her. Haha. She knew of me from Instagram, since I post quite a bit of Rook related stuff. Anyway, we chatted for a few, got this pic, and she thanked me for my support. I thanked her for an awesome company and race.
After a little while of mingling, I decided it was time to head out. I wasn't feeling the post-race party, so I went and got more coffee. Haha.
Before I got in my car though, I had to make being a Rook Runner official. Hey, it's not official until something is on the car, right?
But it turns out I was in for a surprise.
I checked the results two days later, and saw that they posted the chip times on that one.
I came in at 34:33 (11:09/mile). PR by three seconds.
Can we say "Holy cow!"
I didn't think I was that close to a PR at all! I went into this race without the intention of a PR, and I got one. I surprise myself sometimes. =)
This race has become my favorite out of all the ones I've done! Awesome