I can’t believe how much I’ve come to love Crossfit over the past month since I first tried it out. I’ve been talking about trying it out for a while but didn’t really have the guts to do it. Part of it was, I was a little scared of entering a new social environment but most of all I was scared of the physical part (I’ve always been the weakest out of everyone I know and my definition of weight lifting has been lugging my suitcase to and from trains, buses and airports). I think I was also a bit scared of having people laugh at me for being so weak….boy was I wrong. Crossfit is inclusive and all about improving you for you and the trainers at my box in Copenhagen are amazing

I’ve been a runner for some years and love the feeling of freedom and that runners high. As most runners I’ve battled with aching shins and knees for ages and have to restrain myself from running as often as I want in fear of getting injured. Ever since starting crossfit that has improved so much! I now run around 4 times a week and I hardly ever get aching legs anymore.

I still go to the Crossfit Basics classes and think I will for a while before starting on the “real” WOD’s. The basic classes at my box are a great way of getting started. The trainers spend a good 20-30 minutes going through the different workouts, lets us do them in a slow tempo while walking around giving instructions and pin pointers and then we get to do a short WOD for the last part of the hour. There is an ever present focus on the right technique and there are always alternatives if you can’t or don’t want to do any of the workouts (I’m scared of box jumps).

The class is super tough and I always walk out of there with shaking legs and arms but I’m having sooooo much fun while doing it.  Those positive feelings have even spilled over into my regular life outside of the box. It has instilled such an amazing feeling of positiveness , of renewed energy and has reminded me that I can do or achieve anything I want. I feel like I’m getting stronger and stronger every day and there’s nothing like an hour of Crossfit after a crappy hectic day. Starting crossfit has really been the best thing I’ve ever done for myself in a long while.

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I wouldn’t mind wearing these for Crossfit this summer!! I bought the Bobble Water Bottle and can’t wait to try it. I think I’ll use it at work too, it might make it easier to remember to drink a bit more water.

Things have been quite hectic in my life recently so here’s a little recap of what I’ve done lately

With fear of repeating myself….I LOVE crossfit!! I’ve started going to the introduction classes called Crossfit Basic. It’s such a great way of working out because it’s so much fun it motivates me to work even harder.

I’ve celebrated a friend’s book launch with champagne!

Got lost in the Meatpacking District.

I’ve gone to a few Pressdays open houses at PR companies. I was especially excited to see the new Stella McCartney for Adidas at MO/PR.

I’ve started noticing things in another way. I don’t know if it’s because I’ve started photographing more again or if I’m SLOWLY saying goodbye to Copenhagen in my mind?

Went for a chilly walk to the beach in Copenhagen. It’s still super cold, windy and mostly grey.

I’ve eaten tons of steel cut oats that a colleague brought home to me when he was on holiday in New York.

I’be been waiting so anxiously for spring it’s almost unreal!

I’ve admired the beautiful vintage kitchen-ware that I found in my hometown when I visited my parents at Easter. My mom gave me this set from the 60′s that I use for salts.

I’ve missed Sweden a lot.

My Wanderlust has gotten so much worse. I like to go to the Airport sometimes and just walk around while dreaming of leaving to go travel for a LONG LONG time!!

Most people feel safe in anything black but for as long as I can remember different shades of blue has been my “safe” color an the color that I’ve felt most comfortable in

I’ve made a pact with myself to try and take more pictures with my Diana lense for my Canon camera.
It gives any picture such a lovely dreamy and hazy effect. Now I only need a little more time to spend with my camera!

Lately I’ve been quite swamped with work, fun social events, seeing friends and my new addiction – crossfit. Ever since I returned from my swedish holiday I haven’t had more than a few waking hours to myself and it’s sort of getting on my nerves. I need at least 1-2 days a week alone to recuperate and have some “just me” time.

My dear friend Jane has written about being introvert and a “highly sensitive person” in her blog Madbanditten and that really struck a cord. While I love being with tons of people and I talk more than most people (just ask my friends, colleagues and family….their ears are practically bleeding after a full day with me)…but I also CRAVE a few hours here and there with just me. Lately that hasn’t really been possible and that kills my creativity and totally drains me from energy.

Although it’s been hard I’ve decided to try and cut back on a few activities (NOT crossfit because that gives me so much energy it’s unreal) and although guilt sometimes overwhelm me I’ve realized I need to please me first. I’ve also figured that to be able to realize my goals and dreams for this year I really need to cut back just a little and spend some time in front of my beloved Macbook.