AUTHOR: Monica Lee
TITLE: Girl Gets Healthy
DATE: 9:49 AM
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My husband called me a gym rat yesterday and I think he might be right. I joined a new gym in June and now I plan my day around the class I want to take. I craeted this picture with art in my files because half way through the class I was debating should I get a coffee or a tea after class and I got completely lost-I was out of sync with everyone else. I think that is why I actually go to class because if I let my mind wander it costs me so I am forced to focus on just working out. Of course since I joined in June I have gained 2 pounds! WHAT is that all about? One of the instructors assured me it was most likely muscle-she better be right! I have been lifting weights a lot but..it is great to feel healthy and strong. .Anyway, here is a funny tidbit about this yoga girl A couple years ago I was asked to "try out" my art for the Stacy's Pita Chip ad campaign. I was flattered but truthfully I was sooo sick at that time, my parents had even come out to help me out around the house. Of course, if you know my story it turns out that the wheat in products like a pita chip was what was making me so sick, ha! And it took sometime for anyone to realize that I could not have ANY gluten at all. I just remember this really young girl from the ad agency trying to art direct me into having "Stacy" the owner of Stacy's Pita Chip look sassy and edgy and be in a yoga pose. Oi! I do see the chips all the time now at the store and it reminds of that period in my life when I needed my own parents to drive my son the school but I was still trying carve out an illustration career for myself by trying not to miss out on any opportunity. I don't mind not having been chosen at all, check out the art on the bag next time you are at the store. As for me, no wheat chips for the gal...make mine potato!
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