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Katy Perry 3D
I went to a pretty awesome concert last night… at the local movie theater.
Okay, so it wasn’t really a concert, but thanks to some spiffy 3D glasses, at times it felt like a concert. I was awfully tempted to hop out of my seat, flick open a lighter (if I actually smoked) and sing more than once!
I went to see the new Katy Perry movie with my friends Brittney and Cara after dinner yesterday.
We had a little too much fun with the glasses. 
At dinner with Brittney and Cara last Friday, it came out that all of us were secretly dying to see this movie, so we channeled our inner teenybopper and got together last night for a 7:30 p.m. showing.
The movie felt like it was part concert and part documentary. I loved all the behind-the-scenes footage of Katy’s life on tour and the glimpse into her personal life. (Her grandma is hilarious.)
The movie portrayed Katy as a very sweet, goofy, fun-loving girl. While I’ve found her style rather “in your face” in the past, I’ve always thought she was original, fun and very entertaining. Watching this movie made me realize that she absolutely loves playing dress-up, bright colors and expressing herself creatively in a very unique way. Her fans seem to really identify with her message of staying true to yourself.
Breakfast
Before I left for the movie last night, I prepared today’s breakfast. A Fitnessista breakfast cookie!
I omitted the protein powder and milk from the Fitnessista’s version and combined the following ingredients in a bowl last night before pressing it out onto a plate:
- 1 mashed banana
- 1 spoonful almond butter
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
After pressing everything onto a plate and refrigerating it overnight, I had a slightly solidified breakfast cookie waiting for me this morning!
Perfect fuel for a 30-minute morning walk with Ryan and Sadie!
For my fellow Target workout apparel lovers, I bought the C9 Champion tank top you see in the above picture last week and am in love with it! As a girl with a crazy-long torso (I am 5’7’’ and a past doctor told me that with my torso, if my legs were “proportional” I would be 6 feet tall), it is nice and long and doesn’t ride up. Plus it’s breathable, comfy and only $15!
I actually bought that tank top when I went to Target last week to return a bathing suit. It is impossible for me to leave Target without making my wallet cry.
On our morning walk we stumbled upon the nest of yet another scrappy woodpecker!
Apparently Ocala woodpeckers enjoy making homes in mailboxes. We actually heard this woodpecker before we noticed the hole. The bird was inside the mailbox as I snapped this photo, pecking away.
I’m heading to Orlando late this morning for an appointment, so I’ll see ya from my old stomping grounds in a bit!
Question of the Morning
- Where do you buy most of your workout apparel?
I buy most of my workout gear at Marshalls or TJMaxx. I can often find Nike, Reebok and Adidas apparel for half price!
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That movie does sound really fun–a good one to hit up with girlfriends!
I buy mine at Target, TJ Maxx, and Old Navy (They have some surprisingly good stuff).
I too have the long torso syndrome! And short little legs that most jeans are too long for 🙁
I have the exact opposite of the long torso problem. My torso is incredibly short and my legs are weirdly long for my 5’2 frame. I bought a crop top thinking I could get in on the new trend, but it came down past my hips! Bodies are weird…
I totally agree…TJ’s is awesome for getting a deal on workout clothes. I also like the Nike outlet and I’m starting to become a Lululemon girl.
HAHA you have the weird torso deal too?? I thought I was the only one. True story: a friend of mine who is 6’1 and I are the same height when we are sitting down…I am 5’7.
I suppose it’s good because it “elongates” the mid-section, right?
I used to think those movie concerts were silly but then I saw the Glee concert movie (and saw them actually in concert… guess I’m a bit of a Gleek) and loved it! I’m sure it would be fun to see the KP one too- she seems really sweet and fun. I’m actually going to see Magic Mike tonight with my girlfriends! Can’t wait!
I wish I had the long torso problem. I’m 5’4 and have a pretty short torso. jeans always go up pretty high on me and 1-piece bathing suits were impossible for me to wear when I was a kid. My mom always had to tie back the straps to make sure it fit on my butt haha
I LOVE Target for workout clothes and agree that there are some great TJMaxx finds. I also get under armour on sale at sports authority and my most surprising find to date had been the Victoria’s secret VSX line. A-mazing yoga pants and sports bras 🙂
that tank top is really comfy and cute lookin’! wowww I always thought it’d be cool to have a long torso~haha! And I normally shop for those things (not often at all) at sports authority but in the clearance rack. 😛 I do have one pair of tights from lululemon and it’s lasting sooo long and still looks new. I should check out target for that! TJ and Marshalls is good too, but I haven’t shopped in so long, period.
Wow — you’d be 6 feet if your legs were proportional! I’m sure I’d be the same. I have the same problem with workout and regular clothes. I’m 5’8″ but my torso is incredibly thin and super-long. I’ve learned to dress myself to disguise it though…..thanks for the tip on the workout shirts!
I really want to see that movie. I love Katy Perry!
that shirt suits you very well, I wish we had Target over here in Vienna!
that breakfast cookie sounds interesting, i must try this!!!
Oooooh I love your shorts! I just picked up a pair of the lance armstrong nike tempo shorts. I got a medium but am wondering if I should have gotten a large so that they are nice and loose. I prefer looser shorts. Do you tend to buy a size up?
I also have a super long torso. I don’t know what my proportions are, but I got it from my mom and a doctor told her that she has the torso of someone who’s 5’8” even though she barely breaks 5’0 total.
I love going to movies with friends! I actually went and saw Magic Mike simply because I could spend time with a pal from high school (and maybe a little bit because of Channing Tatum, hehe). The movie was bad, but the company was great!
I usually buy my workout gear from Old Navy and Victoria’s Secret. I live in a place without a lot of options, so online shopping is my go-to. I love your shoes, btw!!
My hubby wants to see that Katy Perry movie…I’m not so gung ho about it but it looks like you guys enjoyed it so we may have to check it out.
Gahh Katy Perry was the only artist we put on our “do not play” list for our wedding. Not a fan. I was however 100% serious about wanting to see the Justin Bieber movie but had no takers.
I want to see the movie but I’m the only one who wants to see it out of my friends/siblings. I think it may be a little lame for a 22 year old to go see that movie by herself haha.
I tend to buy my work out clothes from Target and Kohls.
For some reason I really dislike 3D movies. So I will never go and watch them. I’m odd. Lululemon all the way for me! Its just the best for quality I think.
agreed, tj maxx and other discount stores are great for workout gear. i also hit up running stores at the end of the season to snag jackets and tanks at half price!
The tank looks great on you and you look great!! 🙂 I admit, I am slightly obsessed with Lululemon. it’s bad. I only ever got into it because my dear cousin bought me a gift card there, and ever since, I’ve been hooked. Like, it’s hard for me to wear anything else when I teach Zumba. However, I do like Target and always like Champion brand. Recently I was at the tanger outlets in Delaware at my boyfriends beach house, and found a few tops at Reebok that I absolutely love…and was happy because it’s way cheaper than lulu! oh and the cookie looks delish.. I’m just so lazy at night to prepare anything..oops
All of my workout clothes have come from Dick’s Sporting Goods or Scheel’s. I’m obsessed with Nike Tempo shorts, and these two stores always have the best selections!
I buy most of my workout gear at Marshall’s – you can’t beat their prices. I do splurge occasionally on lululemon.
I love target for workout clothes. the majority of my small collection is from there. The rest is from tj maxx. I wish our’s carried nike! I love nike running shorts!
I love katy perry! I’m going to see that movie as soon as it comes out here!
I just got that SAME color tank last week! I love it too and have a feeling it will sell out quick (gotta love the neon colors as well as the length-I’m 5’10”!!) I do love lululemon cool racerbacks-and you can find them on sale semi-frequently for $29-34 which is really no more than a nike top. They are long and you can either get them super fitted or just a little clingly. They are heavenly soft and as long as you are good about washing them with other work out (dri-fit like) gear they last forrrrrevvvvverrrrrr. a little sandlot for ya 🙂
Whenever I go to the States I love going to TJ Maxx – I can find good workout clothes that I don’t have to spend half my paycheque for! (sportchek, I’m looking at you…)
Now if I only I could convince them to cross the border…
That tank definitely caught my eye; I’m so glad you mentioned it’s from Target! Half of my workout closet is from their C9 line 🙂 cute, afforadable, and comfy! I do prefer my nike shorts, thoughm I try to get them from a nike outlet store, or online (and from the clearance/children’s sections!)
Random: I was at the market the other day and when I saw the Chayote squash, I totally thought of Sadie! Haha, is that weird or do you know what I’m talking about? I’m sure you know which Sadie face poped into my mind..haha!
I want to see that movie also- I love getting a glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous haha. Is it worth seeing at the cinema or would you wait till dvd?
I also purchase my workout clothes at Target and Marshalls/TJ Maxx…such great deals and cute stuff!! Can’t beat it!
I’m the opposite, my torso is barely existent. I’m 5′ and my hips start at the same place my friend’s do even though she’s 5’6″, but she also has a long torso. I go ribs straights to hips. I look bizarre in a bikini.
On the bright side, I have very nice legs and don’t have much trouble buying pants.
I work at the Target HQ and I love to hear that others like the C9 workout line! I take ‘breaks’ at work to stroll around the City Target in downtown Minneapolis… I definitely give a lot of my paycheck right back to Bullseye!
I am a total sucker for Lululemon. I love the stuff, but my wallet doesn’t! I really want to see the Katy Perry movie, I think I will make an effort to check that out this week. Glad to hear you liked it!