HUSTLE & HEART!

My hometown team the Celtics killed it in Game 3 against the Magic and I'm hoping for a win tonight to sweep the series. I mention Game 3 in this posting because I was SO IMPRESSED with the way the Celtics played. I am talking about their hustle and their heart here. The Celtics were up by a lot, but as was shown in Games 1 & 2...a blowout game can turn nail-bitingly close in the last few minutes. Even with that knowledge, I was impressed that the Celtics had such a comfortable lead, but were still operating at an effort level of a close game. Their intensity level up and down the field (and even diving on the court to maintain or gain possession) made me think about my own hustle, not just in the gym, but in life in general. I must admit there have been many many times where I have lacked HUSTLE...and at times I could even possibly be a gold medal contendor for procrastination.

This week however, I am inspired...inspired to BRING IT!

So that is what this week will be about for me...
I have made a list (11 things on it for today) and I plan to ATTACK IT! I'll keep you posted on my hustle...

What about you? Is there something in your life that could possibly require a little extra hustle this week? Just visualize Rondo diving to the floor and winning posession...that is heart, and I.....LIKE IT!
Happy Monday Everyone!

Kale Chips? We'll see....

So...I am going to make some KALE CHIPS tonight after work. I have heard from several sources that kale chips are a great (very tasty) alternative to potato chips. Basically, you buy kale, chop it into bite sized bits, add some extra virgin olive oil and salt and pop it in the oven. You bake the kale at 350-370 degrees for about 15 minutes and then you can broil them for 5 minutes after if you like them extra crispy.
To be 100% honest...I am not incredibly convinced this will be a good experiment, but I have to give it a try. Who knows? Maybe I will love kale and wonder how I have lived my life thus far without it? Maybe I won't like it...in which case, I can cross kale off the list. Well - I'll keep you posted. Until then, Happy Friday Everyone!

UPDATE: THE KALE CHIPS ARE A TOTAL HIT!!!! I LOVED THEM!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND GIVING THEM A TRY!!! :-)