Motivational Monday: Inspirational Videos

Lately I've been lacking inspiration & I've been in need of some motivation. This happens to everyone but, when I find myself going through a slump I love to watch videos that inspire me. My sister & I are obsessed with watching dancers on YouTube we could do it all day. I also love watching acting videos or really good scenes from movies that make me go "WOW!"

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Here are some of my favorite videos. Enjoy!

1. French Dance Trio Shake It to Ariana Grande
I recently found this video but um WOW. These guys can dance & they are doing it in heels. Love the way the are hitting all of their moves & they seem so passionate. I also love this video of the trio.

2. Kyle Hanaagami, Climax by Usher
Kyle's choreography inspires me! He is so young & goes around teaching dancers. I think that in itself is inspiring! This video showcases his great choreography, the dancers he teaches & I just love it. You can check out more of his videos on YouTube. I highly recommend it!

3. My old acting teacher Jim Jarrett
So amazing! Easily one of the best teachers i've ever had. I took the Meisner Technique while going to school in San Francisco where I studied acting. Hearing him talk about the technique is so inspiring & reminds me of his amazing class. I really need to get back into acting classes & put my technique to work. It's the best therapy there is. He is also coming out with a movie about Meisner, I can't wait to see it! Literally tears will be brought to my eyes.

4. Rachel McAdams Auditioning for the Notebook
I love watching actors audition. The acting is so raw & real. Rachel does an awesome job at this audition, am I right? 

5. The Actors Studio with Robin Williams
The Actors Studio is an awesome show that goes into the craft of acting while speaking to actors. This episode with Robin Williams will always be one of my favorites. To say the least he was such an inspiration for actors everywhere, he truly will be missed. So talented & gifted! 

I hope you enjoyed my round up. I would love to hear what inspires & motivates you, feel free to share below. 

Happy Monday everyone!

Xo,

Emily

27 Things Before 27

I recently came across the 26 & Not Counting blog, I read Jess's post entitled 27 Things Before 27. I was immediately inspired to create a list for myself. I love reflecting on things I want to accomplish & I thought this went along nicely with my post 26 Things I've Learned at 26. So I decided to create my own list of things I want to accomplish before turning 27 however big or small they may be.

Although I don't turn 27 until May, I need to get started!

1. Post at least three times a week to this blog. Update: I know I haven't recently but when I was really hardcore about it I did!!

2. Visit Amy & Will in Boston. Update: I know this isn't technically before 27 but I am going in August (can't wait!!)

3. Finish book club books on time & not read them after (oops!)

4. Cook at home three times a week (this is big for me, I never cook!)

5. Lose 5 pounds. Update: lost 13 pounds

6. Host a dinner party

7. Hang up the pictures in my living room

8. Pay off my credit card

9. Go to Monticello

10. Write my friends a letter at least once every three months

11. Try a new workout: I tried Orange Theory with my work. It was a hard workout but really good! I burned over 600 calories from one workout. Crazy, right? Update: I workout everyday for 30 minutes at home and have learned how to have a healthy lifestyle (more to come on that.)

12. Go kayaking

13. Collaborate with a blogger in the DC area

14. Learn more SEO

15. Create social icons for this blog that are cute

16. Go apple picking

17. Eat out less (see #4 about cooking more)

18. Register for an acting class

19. Continue to grow out my hair without cutting it off (this is tough!)

20. Skype with my parents once a week

21. Skype with Amy & Will once a week

22. Continue to volunteer for Alpha Chi Omega

23. Schedule blog posts on the weekend for the week (see #1)

24. Invest in new pots & pans

25. Start doing yoga

26. Go to a free barre class at Lulu lemon

27. Volunteer at a children's theater

I will update this as I go along with my progress. I am a bit behind since I was technically supposed to start this when I turned 26 (oops!) But no worries, I can do this.... right? Stay tuned!

What are goals that you want to accomplish?

Xo,

Emily

P.S. Thanks Jess (26 & Not Counting) for the great idea! 

Inspiration, Motivation & Together

I've been really bad at blogging this week. Dealing with things at home & working really has really taken a toll on me. One thing I love about this blog is that I can come here & share my thoughts. Writing things down & putting it on paper soothes me. Lately I've needed inspiration, motivation & to know I am not in this alone. 

Here are some things that have been helping me lately:

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This little blog of mine showcases my life through the happy times, hard times & everything in between. I hope you can relate! Have a great weekend.

Xo,

Emily