James Franco in 127 Hours…amazing. I become a fan of this man over and over and over again. I think that he’s my new Matt Damon or Jake Gyllenhal. (epitomes of hunky and talented actors…those who’s sole presence in a movie is reason enough for me to see it.) Gosh, please see this movie if you haven’t yet. This man holds down a movie single-handedly, not unlike Castaway with Tom Hanks. To play such a range of emotions and carry a 90-minute movie on your own is incredible. Franco captured heroism, courage, willpower, eccentricity, humor, the human condition, regret, sobriety, resilience, intelligence, and so many more positive character traits in a gripping portrayal of a real story that I’m sure the original party can be proud of. Please go see this movie. Because “There is no force on Earth more powerful than the will to live.”
So today I auditioned at Chelsea Piers, one of the premiere athletic facilities in NYC. I fell in love with this place and I pray that I get the position. Thanks to the yoga teacher at my gym who personally invited me to audition at her “favorite gym” as she gushed over all the winning qualities of this seeming oasis. I was sold, and after visiting, I understand why. The sheer size and offerings of this space boast pools, sunning decks, squash courts, batting cages, and driving ranges. It’s incredible and God-willing, I will be a new instructor sitting atop one of their revolutionary, computer equipped Keiser bikes!
There might not be such a thing as a free lunch, but 50 cents ain't bad!
So, after teaching and auditioning, basically exercising through two spin classes, I was famished! And sitting in my bag was a coupon for a $10 Lucky’s meal that I had printed out earlier…for only 50 cents! I ordered a buffalo chicken wrap which came with bleu cheese, avocados, tomatoes, & buffalo chicken sauce, all wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla. I normally don’t eat fries, but since they were FREE, I got fries (w/some smuggled onion rings…thanks girl at the counter!) Amazing these deals that you find in NYC, the city that everyone touts as being prohibitively expensive. Clip those coupons baby…no one even has to know!
