I am so happy.
As I look at my calendar and see everything I have going on this month, I am so excited about all of it. July is already my favorite month of the year; it is what I consider “real” summer. June is not yet summer. August is a sign that summer is almost over (I get nauseous as August approaches for just that reason. Yes, I know I am nuts.) But July . . . July is REAL SUMMER.
Here’s why I am even more excited than usual about July this year:
{} The Fourth of July – this happened last night and I went to a rooftop in Brooklyn and spent hours outside. I love spending time outside in as little clothing as possible, with alcohol. I don’t think I could ever be happier. Enter gratuitous photos of me standing around being happy, with alcohol.
[Photo: Anonymous]
And the gorgeous sunset:
P.S. I never feel a need to carry my camera around anymore. The iPhone does just fine. One less thing to have to shove into my pregnant-looking purse.
{} Marathon training – This officially starts on July 11 (although I started half marathon training for Queens on 7/30). I am SO excited! I have never stuck to a real training plan before. The marathon’s getting real, guys. Stacy from Stacy’s Bootcamp helped me create an awesome training plan that only has me running three times a week (I fear any more will cause injury) and lets me keep Refine Method and Core Fusion in my weekly plans.
It also means running! I miss running. I miss exercising outside. Last weekend I ran along the water and it was beautiful.
Then I stopped at a dog park with a tiny doggie fountain.
Then I tackled the biggest hill ever.
{} FITist – I am trying out the FITist Rookie plan this month! I get two Core/Pilates classes, two Yoga Classes and two Cycling Classes. I will also get to try two Performance classes if I can fit them in. I am very excited to try some new workouts and studios. I already started with a spinning class at FlyWheel on July 4! It is a little challenging balancing their classes with marathon training and my own classes, but I am doing my best. I will share my entire experience with FITist after this month.
{} My apartment – I officially have the apartment to myself. My (ex) roommate and I will be doing heavy man-like things like trying to slide Midge, our fridge, out into the hallway to make room to see if we can get my desk and wardrobe from my room into hers. Our kitchen is a narrow L shape, and it connects our rooms to each other, so the trick is getting these large items around the corner without anything getting stuck or crumbling to pieces (which has happened before. Damn you IKEA. But also, I love you.)
I am so excited to organize all my stuff and for once in my life have space to PUT things. Our apartment is 320 square feet and does not have any closets. With my roommate’s stuff out, I will have more storage space and places to put things. I wish I had photos to share. Maybe I will take some while we are moving and organizing. That would make for a fun Tuesday blag sometime.
I’d also like to move my bookcase to her room and put a nighstand in its place next to my bed. Can you imagine? A place to put stuff I need at night and in the morning in easy reach! I am thinking my alarm clock, a book, my iPad, things that need to be washed like dishes and my cell phone.
Now those things won’t have to live in my bed with me.
I also want to get a vanity table where my wardrobe currently is so I can move my makeup and hair products from their current home on the floor to on top of a table. With a mirror! This way I can see my face as I apply my makeup.
[Photo: IKEA]
Then if I have a desk in her room, I can have a chair. THAT means I can have a place to sit and write! Right now I have to write from bed and as you can imagine I am extremely unproductive.
I also hope this gives me some space for push-ups.
{} Top-Secret Thing – I can’t wait to reveal to you mid-July the reason I am at Refine doing these things:
Or at the gym at Chelsea Piers doing this thing:
{} Boomer’s Cystic Fibrosis Run to Breathe (10K) – On July 9 I will once again tackle my favorite race distance, the 10K. I had an incredible PR on this distance at the Women’s Mini 10K in 2010. I am not going to try and PR because I am taking care of my hip, but I am excited to be in a race nonetheless, even though it means missing my first Girls on the Run Solemates group training run that happens to be the day after the race. I will be running with my friend Z, who I also plan to run 26.2 miles with in a few months. Last weekend we ran the Central Park Loop together and just talked the entire time. It made 6 miles feel like nothing. I met Z through this blog, so it is all pretty amazing.
{} Queens Half Marathon – This half is July 30 and I won’t say I can’t wait, because then that means July is almost over and the dread of August comes. But I am happy to be running a half! It’s been so long since I ran 13.1 miles surrounded by lots of people. I am nervous because I am coming back from injury and all, but I have been feeling great and I am more excited than scared anyway. I am not sure what I am more excited for: the race, or the post-half marathon French toast tradition.
{} Running Music – Â I am loving my new running music, especially the mashups of DJ Cobra. They are really awesome and also free and might even give Girl Talk a run for his money. I don’t know. That is a bold claim that I am not prepared to make. But DJ Cobra is fantastic. There are many songs I spot in these mixes that I never would have considered for a mashup! Thank you Gena for knowing me so well.
{}Â July 29Â – My baby brother’s birthday. Loves.
   
{} Discovering the best story ever -Â Dog accidentally runs half marathon for cancer – This made my summer. I love this story so much! Dozer escaped from his family (the sad part) and ran into a University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center charity half marathon (the happy part). Excited by all the people running, he kept running right alongside them. Watch the video. Every time Dozer crosses the finish I get all teary. And he is so regal as he accepts his medal. What a great dog! He ran back home to his family the next day, so all ended well. I donated to his fundraising efforts. He earned it.
Speaking of fundraising efforts, I raised over $1,000 for Girls on the Run! Thank you so much to everyone who donated.
Now it is time to announce the winner of the RoadID raffle! I can’t say enough about how crucial it is to run with this form of ID. Please consider getting one if you spend time outdoors running, cycling or even walking.
The winner of the $35 RoadID gift certificate is
Mazel tov to Mallory & Matthew. I promise no nepotism was involved. They stacked the odds.
And lastly, here are my two latest NBC New York GO Healthy NY reviews:
Dori’s Quest: Core Fusion Boot Camp
Dori’s Quest: Stacy’s Bootcamp – Ultra-Challenging but Effective
Happy July, kids!
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Kace
July 5, 2011 at 9:26 am (13 years ago)I am so with you on “real summer”, although I think June is my favorite because the summer is totally ahead of you. And August gives me nightmares, even if it’s the first day of the month. No no no, August means the party’s over. Also, July is the fastest month of the year. No fair.
Jess
July 5, 2011 at 9:43 am (13 years ago)LOVE it!! You’re gonna rock July’s socks off!! 🙂
diana@mymarblerye
July 5, 2011 at 11:39 am (13 years ago)things are looking up!! And I wanna know who the anonymous photog is…BTW was that a typo? 320 sq ft?????
Dori
July 5, 2011 at 11:41 am (13 years ago)The photographer has requested total anonymity in exchange for his voyeuristic services. Sadly, 320 square feet is NOT a typo. You would all be shocked to see how I live.
diana@mymarblerye
July 6, 2011 at 2:29 pm (13 years ago)i want pics!!!
Sam @ Mom At The Barre
July 5, 2011 at 1:05 pm (13 years ago)Love that your fridge is named Midge!
I get very sad in August too, even though it’s my birthday month and there will be at least one day when I will be made to feel special. This year it will be my reminder that its (literally) back to school in September!
Cameo
July 5, 2011 at 1:07 pm (13 years ago)Your enthusiasm about summer is infectuous! I wish I could’ve hanged wich you on the roof, with a bevvie – also my favorite summer activity! FITiST looks cool. Why didn’t I think of that? Spendy, though. ooh, and I can’t wait to find out about your newfound celeb lifestyle…
Missy Maintains
July 5, 2011 at 2:11 pm (13 years ago)Love this! July really is the best month ever. I am so happy for you that you will finally have this apartment to yourself! You looked so pretty and happy last night too! Summer is the best.
Katherine
July 5, 2011 at 3:44 pm (13 years ago)Hey Dory –
I have that exact vanity you posted. I’m moving and need to get rid of it so I’d be happy to sell it for you (for very very cheap) already assembled if you’re interested! It is a little used though.
Eliz@The Sweet Life
July 5, 2011 at 5:10 pm (13 years ago)Oh my heavens your title makes me happy!!! I can’t believe you had two people in 320 square feet–that takes some heroic coordination!
Ali
July 5, 2011 at 6:43 pm (13 years ago)Yay! I love this post! So excited for all the amazing things happening for you this month.
Amber
July 5, 2011 at 7:49 pm (13 years ago)Happy July! You have so many fun things going on right now! Also – I don’t have room for a nightstand either!!! What is up with that?
Jess @ Fit Chick in the City
July 5, 2011 at 8:35 pm (13 years ago)I totally agree with you July is when it finally feels like summer. I love July! Can’t wait to hear about your gig!
Dorry
July 5, 2011 at 10:43 pm (13 years ago)Wow, you have an amazingly busy, yet awesome, month ahead of you! PLEASE take photos of the 320 sq foot apartment. I need to understand this! Excited to see more of how your month unfolds.
Jen Correa
July 6, 2011 at 10:36 am (13 years ago)It’s no wonder you Love July! You got a million things going on! Way to stay busy!!! 🙂 Thanks for all the links. I am going to download the music tonight. If it’s anywhere near as good as Girl Talk, I’m sold!
Allie @ Fitness Class Fanatic
July 6, 2011 at 9:47 pm (13 years ago)Congrats on the $1,000+ so far for Girls on the Run, that is wonderful. Happy July! I’ll be out there Saturday at the 10k also – 84 degrees isn’t sooo bad… Good luck!
Lindsay
July 7, 2011 at 9:37 pm (13 years ago)Love it and can feel your excitement, gratitude and presence shining through in this post! The photos help, too, you look fabulous. Also just read your “not IBS” post and it was so powerful and inspiring. You’re such a power of example, girl! Keep up the amazing work and hope to see you sometime this summer! xo L
Megan @ Life As Megan Knows It
July 11, 2011 at 2:09 pm (13 years ago)Soo many fun things for you Dori! I can feel how excited you are! You are doing great on fundraising. I am excited to follow along as you do all these fun things 🙂
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