Apollo's Angels

I am reading Apollo's Angels: A History of Ballet. (Thanks, Dagny!) It is totally awesome. But the best part is all the stuff I look at because of this book. Like I am reading about Anna Pavlova and I google her (love google!) and find this website called The Ballerina Gallery and they have pictures of her. And then I am reading about Stravinsky and The Firebird and find this awesome series of youtube videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWRvhLrP3U8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSAcqQnj7yw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rixQn-QAWjY&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVuc19PbeQU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrRbXa6lZy4&feature=related

Seriously, thank you Jennifer Homans and modern technology.

Dickies

Recently at work we changed our dress code so I decided to give Dickies a chance. I used to wear them all the time but they were the mens style and I never felt like the DickiesGirl stuff was as durable. (I did look at the DickiesGirl website and they have like discontinued everything so that wasn't an option anyway.) I finally go to Dickies.com and look at the womens section. Did not like the way things were modeled but I realize they are not going after the fashionista demographic. This site is for people who need WORK clothes. Anyway I trusted in the fact that I always loved the mens original pant and went with the Women's Original 774 Work Pant. Really love them. Incredibly durable material that is the signature of Dickies and they fit way better then I expected. I got them in a 6 when I normally wear a 4 because Dickies tend to run a little small but I think I could have shopped it true to size.

LÄRABAR

Finally found a snack bar that taste good and I like the ingredients, LÄRABAR. I am looking a the Cashew Cookie bar and the ingredients list is cashews and dates. That is so awesome. Two ingredients! Love it. They are kind of chewy and not too sweet. Definitely my new snack to throw in my bag.

Alden Nowlan

I'm driving in my car to work today and the public radio station has a quick segment where they read a poem. The poem was Full Circle by Alden Nowlan. Incredibly succinct words regarding our lack and desire for love and how it ebbs and flows through life. So I went to the wonderful website PoemHunter.com and found what I could on Mr. Nowlen. I came across this.

The Masks of Love

I came in from a walk
With you
And they ask me
If it is raining.

I didn't notice
But I'll have to give them
The right answer
Or they'll think I'm crazy.

-Alden Nowlan

Silk PureCoconut

Ever on the quest to feel less guilty about eating cereal all the time, I have found Silk PureCoconut. It goes perfectly with bland cereal like shredded wheat. It only has 80 calories a serving. Click here for full info on  nutrional values. This "milk" is creamy and so flavorful that it really makes me feel full. This is excellent for when I am doing calorie restriction.

Organic Food

I am not really into organic food. But, packaged food like cereal, canned veggies and fruits, crackers, cookies, etc. are full of weird ingredients and yet they are incredibly convenient. So, I have realized that the organic version of a packaged item is normally less... gross/weird/better for you. Right now I am really into these organic toater pastries by Nature's Path. Very delicious and made with whole wheat flour and very few ingredients.

Light Beer

I love beer. So here is my top list of light beer.

Amstel Light
Awesome beer. My go to at all times. Normally keep some in the fridge.
3.5% alcohol content
95 calories

Samuel Adams Light
Equally as good as the Amstel light but a little bit more of a heavy hitter.
4.05% alcohol content
124 calories

Beck's Light
Not as good as the first two but so low in calories it can be a good option for when you may be drinking for long periods ie. a bbq or day at the beach. And it is very hoppy so it feels like it has substance.
2.3% alcohol content
64 calories

to steal a phrase... useless fashion

One of my favorite bloggers, Cheesy, uses a term "useless fashion" when she is posting pics of her outfits. I love it. It so accurately describes everyday fashion. Anyway, here is one for me.

Al Sharpton

I saw Al Sharpton at work this morning. He is thinner than you think. And really polite and nice. Apparently he likes the New York Times.

Shoulders over your toes

It really is surprising how special you feel when you get a correction in ballet class. Last night I was told to get my shoulders over my toes during a passe balance. Really doesn't help you in that moment because you normally get nervous someone is talking about your form and just fall out but later! oh yes, later you utilize that info.

Btw I hate turns. Will let you know if that ever changes. :(