Since winter hit us this week, Thanksgiving is over and December is going to fly by, I’d like to tell you a few things about what’s coming up as we roll into a New Year!
1. 2020 is going to be lit! I have tons of awesome things planned for SIU –- including a booty band, rock your tie-dyed challenge coming that is going to get you through the long ass days of winter. Copy that bitches! Just kidding – don’t or I’ll really call you out in another blog! Be original. If you are lost in the world of “How can I be cool?” – just be you and that will be cool. (More to come on this!) ** Remember people, you heard it here first: Tie dyed – the Winter to Spring SIU theme! It’s going to be epic. You can join us for the two-month challenge to tone your ass, spin your vibe to shine and have a damn good time January 6th- February 29th, 2020. The Challenge is virtual; you will check in over the net! Click here to join us!!! Pretty soon we won’t have to actually talk or see anyone in person; if that’s your thing, great. But don’t forget, working out in a group setting is filled with all the feels! It’s contagious when you sweat with friends, the energy, the music, the fun – try it
2. I’m pumped to have another baby! I can’t stop wondering what kind of curve ball, hurdle and dynamic a new baby is going to throw into our really awesome, lots of sleep schedule. I got a little nervous the other night telling Marcus this baby’s birth is literally three months away – that’s it! He was shocked, too. I said, “I’m so excited but nervous; I don’t remember the beginning!” But I do remember Ruby’s birth and I can’t wait to PUSH!!!!!!!! Stay tuned for a fun guessing game we are going to play! Keep following along on IG; I can’t stop sharing bump photos, it’s SO big already!
3. If things don’t already sound awesome for the new year, here’s my BIGGEST news: I AM BUYING A BUILDING!! Yep, SIU is moving to Main Street in Waconia! This is something I’ve wanted to do since the beginning but remember, I didn’t even have a credit card when I started SIU. Read the story of starting the journey here. To be honest, I didn’t think this dream would ever come true. Why? Because I was playing it safe – keeping things small, not having full confidence in myself as a business owner until one day I said FUCK IT! I love SIU, I love Fitness, I love my clients and this is the best job ever! I wake up pumped AF daily, I don’t ever cry about working; remember if you love your job, you never work a day in your life!!!! Plus, I want to keep giving Waconia Fit Friends and followers the coolest and best possible offerings. So, I NEED my own BUILDING! I also have really awesome friends that play Monopoly, they gave me confidence to become my own landlord. I am fucking pumped. I have never done anything like this and I can’t wait to share my journey!
4. The new business gig is almost ready to launch! Next week I’m sitting down with my web designer who’s been keeping me on track; she’s been building and getting it together! I can’t wait to see the new site! One thing that just isn’t working is getting an updated maternity photos. I can snap and IG story my sports bra pump pics all day but taking a photo trying to look glam – while growing this baby – doesn’t having Mama screaming hot! I’ll try a few more photos but if I can’t nail a pasty white, chubby maternity photo then fuck it. Revenge Body will be here is no time!
Jen Houghton, Owner of Decorating With Grace Ashley Schram, Owner of Schram Vineyards
5. 2019 has taught me so much, like your next BF could literally be one scroll or DM away! I’ve made a connection to a new friend via the Insta! We are having coffee soon! It’s like a blind date but I can already tell she’s cool AF from her IG stories, highlights and feed. Turns out my new friend is from this community! Follow Live It Up – I’m hoping we set a coffee date in the next few weeks. I’ll introduce you to her then!
6. Other things coming up that should be in your planner;
a. Saturday, January 4th, 2020, 11-3 p.m.: Manifesting Workshop & Vision Boards at SIU! Join Allie Maurer and myself for a fun day of setting goals for the New Year. Lunch and drinks included. Fun, unlimited!
b. Saturday, January 18th, 2020, 9:30-11 a.m. : Master Stress & Take Back Your Brain at SIU with Vivian Rank, Executive Coach and Owner of Be Coached LLC. $45; register here!
Fill me in; what’s coming for you in 2020
