• New Year’s Specials

    I know we’re already a few weeks into the new year, but I wanted to share the New Year’s Specials I have going on currently. At Snap Fitness in Glenview, IL I’m offering free 30 minute consultations/orientations to new and existing members. Call me today at 847-401-2640 to set up a time to meet me…New… Read more


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  • Better off alone

    I’m better off alone Finally growing on my own Able to spread my wings As I break these ringsYou’re a control freak Every move you make is weak You’re a big bully But you can’t bully me I’m free at last About to have a blast I can do what I want I am my… Read more


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  • Capable

    What does the word capable mean to you? I recently became a certified personal trainer in order to grow my ability to help others, in addition to the tutoring I provide. My day job is IT sales, which I enjoy greatly, but I truly shine through the additional roles I provide others. I love helping people,… Read more


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  • Welcome

    Hello! Welcome to my personal training blog! My name is Jen and I’m a certified personal trainer who works in the Chicagoland area. I currently offer personal training at two locations: Snap Fitness in Glenview, IL and Chinese Martial Arts School in Chicago, IL (North Center neighborhood). For those interested in the Snap Fitness location,…Welcome… Read more


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  • Drowning in your lies

      You engulfed me with your words I found myself believing you Sinking to the bottom of your lagoon Slowly turning into a pruneI trusted you with my heart But I was just another number on your chart My love for you was blind I was slowly losing my mind I’m walking through your forest… Read more


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  • Saying goodbye

      Saying goodbye is the hardest part Memories of puppy breath and your big heart Cuddles and bowwow scratches There is no other that matches Your sweetness outweighs his any day Pooch kisses and tail wags Faithful to the bitter end You’ll always be my most loyal friend Sadness creeps in as we part ways… Read more


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  • Grad school and beyond [This is Thirty series]

    Previous post: The year between It was May 2009, and I finally got a new job after suffering a cut in pay and hours at my previous job. After months of applying to animal hospitals and none of them calling me after the interview, I decided to go back into IT. The pay was decent… Read more


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  • Gwen/Jen [This is Thirty series]

    ::Tangent:: Previous post: The year between I don’t fully remember when exactly I became obsessed with Gwen Stefani and when I started seeing her as one of my biggest role models in life, but I do know one thing. My obsession has only increased over the last year ever since I lost my mom. Last… Read more


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  • The year between [This is Thirty series]

    Previous post: Senior year So this is the awkward transitioning stage. I took a year “off” between undergrad and grad school, but was still taking a class or two at a time to try to increased my GPA and had to take certain classes to get into certain vet schools. So this post will cover… Read more


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  • Senior year [This is Thirty series]

    Previous post: Junior year This summer I worked at Hewitt once again, this time working in the 2nd location since it was much busier than the other location they had me working at the beginning of the previous summer. I participated in a bible study with my mom, continued studying tae kwon do (this time… Read more


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