Hello!
What to say? I have been a bookworm my entire life. I learned to read at a very young age and read book after book after book. Great for my intellectual development, not so great for my physical development. Something amazing happened in my early teens when I discovered dance; it was a way to socialize and be active, and it turned out that I loved it!
I was soon dancing in group hip-hop and jazz competitions, by 17 I was teaching adorable little kids dances for recitals and competitions, at 18 I started taking college classes in biology, nutrition, and fitness, by 19 I was a certified personal trainer working out of a gym, and around 20 I joined a running group and started training for half-marathons (I completed a half-marathon once). I have since taken more classes in biology, nutrition, and fitness, and have also tried a ton of (sometimes crazy) fitness classes along the way! Now, a decade later, I’m still setting new goals and expanding my fitness horizons. I am also still a bookworm!
My love of fitness has given me so much joy – whether I’m running through my neighborhood on a beautiful fall day, hiking along a creek in the Mount Hood Wilderness with sweat dripping off my nose, or snowboarding in Aspen knowing there’s a great bottle of wine and a book at the bottom, staying fit has not only given me something to occupy my time, but it’s allowed me to do things I once could only dream of.
I have an overwhelming desire to experience EVERYTHING in life. My two greatest passions are fitness and reading, and I have a dream of lying on a beach with a great book and looking really fly doing it! This blog is my way of marrying my two passions and sharing them with everyone else who loves books or wants to get fit. You will see me post my goals and my successes, and in turn I hope I can help and inspire you on your journey.
I also love golf, cooking, trying new foods, wine tasting (I am proof that you can love wine and be fit too!), traveling, my cat Maylene, and my awesome husband Tony (for whom failures are not an option).
-The Bikini Bookworm
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Hi
Just to let you know I have given you a shout out here.
Have a good week
Trina
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hello dear,
good to know you – you hv inspiring story… how about the naming of this blog originated..
regards
http://yourwellwisherprogram.wordpress.com
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Nice to meet you! I named it just based on the fact that I love books and I also love fitness!
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Hi
I have nominated you for an award, sorry if I missed you are award free, if you do want to take part you can find all the details here
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Thank you so much!
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I am not sure if you have seen my book promos I am doing, but if you know any authors looking to grow awareness of their titles please send them my way! Here is the info below!
https://aopinionatedman.com/book-promotion-terms/
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Thank you, that’s fantastic! I will definitely keep my ears perked!
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I appreciate you doing that! Thank you so much for taking the time to respond as well! I am grateful!
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Happy to help any day!
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🙂 Have a great week!
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You too!
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Many thanks for the follow. I too learned to read from an early age and to this day, I am very rarely without a book. Unfortunately I can’t say I’m very active – unless I’m running to the library or book store! 😀
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Well maybe book workouts will help 🙂
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Hey there! Just browsing around the blogosphere, finding some fun and interesting blogs to follow to make some new friends in 2016. If you like, hop on over to my world at http://www.thatssojacob.wordpress.com, and if you see anything you like, comment or follow! Have a great day and happy new year! PS: I just posted a fun bookish game, check it out!
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Thanks for visiting! I’ll check your blog out!
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Wonderful about me, inspiring and motivating. I m so happy that you have not looked back since you were 17, that is something big and your hard work shows in your work, as does your happiness. Keep it up 🙂 If you don’t mind me asking, whats your name? If you are keeping it a secret then no worries 🙂 See you again
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Thank you for the kind words! My name is Misty 🙂
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wow beautiful name! Keep it up Misty. 🙂
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Thank you!
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Happy to know more about you dear book worm..:)
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Sounds fun! And I certainly like to stay fit, and read in between. I’m now really into NIA (dance exercise with tai chi and yoga thrown in there) – have you ever added that to your fitness routine? Thanks for finding me at roughwighting.
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I have heard about NIA, but I’ve never tried it! Do you do it at a studio or gym, or do you do it at home? Thanks for commenting 🙂
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In a studio – I found it just by Googling when I moved from the SF bay area (where NIA originated) to the Boston area. There are classes throughout the states. https://nianow.com/
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Awesome, I’ll check it out!
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Wow! You are awesome. Looking forward to more of your posts!
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Thank you, I appreciate that!
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Hey there, thanks a million for following my humble German blog 🙂
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Absolutely! I hope you enjoy my blog!
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Hi! Thanks for stopping by and following me! I am looking forward to following you. I love how positive you are. It’s inspiring! xoxoxo.
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Aw thank you, I really appreciate that!
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Amazing ‘About Me’, so very nice to meet you! Thank you for following my blog, I will take some time to read yours. I hope your day is a happy one! 🙂
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Thank you, I really appreciate that!
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Hi!
I just nominated your blog for the Liebster Award!
The link here: https://napoleonsplit.wordpress.com/2016/01/07/poirots-at-the-door-liebster-award-post/ explains more about the award.
Looking forward to seeing your post! If it’s not your thing, that’s completely fine. Just wanted to acknowledge your blog!
Best,
Napoleon Split
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Thank you, I really appreciate it! I was actually already nominated by someone else a few days ago though 🙂 Congrats on your nomination! Your blog looks really great.
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Thank you! That’s great, glad you’re doing the award anyways!
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Hey thanks for following my blog! Really great being able to read your blog, have been really enjoying it. Look forward to seeing more posts in the future!
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I stopped by to thank you for following my blog. Haven’t even had time to write one lately. I’ll have to get on the ball again. We have the love of books in common. The fitness part, well, I’m working on that the best way a tippy old lady can. Slowly. 🙂 I’ll be back to visit you again as soon as possible. Hopefully this week.
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Well slowly is really the best way to approach a fitness endeavor anyways 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, I look forward to seeing you again!
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Great to meet someone who follows her passion and having s much fun too. I love reading books too but need to create more time like i once used to. Thanks for visiting and following my blog.
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I have a book with me everywhere I go! You never know when you’ll be stuck in line somewhere 🙂 It’s nice to meet you!
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Thanks for following my 80Insights blog.
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Absolutely! It’s a great blog – I love the layout and all your great articles. Can’t wait to peruse some more.
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Thanks for the follow – much appreciated!
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Hi Bikini Bookworm! Thank you for visiting and following HoB. Much appreciated!
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Nice to meet you!
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Hi ! I’m a book worm too and love traveling and beauty. Thanks for following my blog http://www.danetigress.wordpress.com i’ve followed you back !
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HI
Thank you so much for finding my blog and following me.
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Thanks for coming in to see me at Steve Says…come again, stay a while – have a drink even. Happy blogging! Oh, and if you like music don’t forget to check out my music blog http://talkaboutpopmusic.net/
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Who doesn’t love music?? Headed there now!
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Nice to meet you i am a writer of wordy things and a reader of the same, my hunger for words is huge which leaves me sitting for most of the day. Unless I want to become a gigantic writer of words I need to keep fit. I walk 20 of so mies a week and my christmas present from my best beloved is a Dutchie bicycle. Past surgeries leave me unable to run, lift, or bounce 😱😨😵 so I hope between walking (hard with inclines) and cycling around hilly Somerset i will hold off the spread. 😇
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Hi it’s great to meet you! Do you spend more time reading or writing? It sounds like you’re doing a great job of exercising, all things considered! Cycling is such a great way to stay fit without putting too much strain on your body 🙂 Best of luck!
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I have stepped out of my career to write, so I am a woman who writes, but to write well one has to read! ‘Pssst I talk in my sleep too. 😇
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I’m happy I came across your blog because I really love books and fitness too. Not cooking but…I’m glad I’m following you!
Best wishes!!!
Ciao
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Thanks for the follow. You look so fit! I too like reading and exercise. I do about 5kms a day (walking) and one visit to the gym a week. I’m looking forward to catching up on my reading over Christmas break. I wish you a very happy Christmas 🙂
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That’s great, keep up your good habits throughout the holidays! 🙂 Always feel free to drop me a line if you discover a great book to read. Merry Christmas!
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Nice to meet you and looking forward to find out more about your journey.
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Thank you, I appreciate it!
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Thank you for being such an inspiration. I look forward to watching you reach your goals.
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Thank you!
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Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog. I have been very bad recently about getting any new content on there and have resorted to posting old posts from my other blog. ARGHH! I hope to be more productive with my writing after the holidays and will be visiting your site to see if there are any tips I can glean about how to work off the holiday excesses. Hope your holidays are very happy. Thanks again. Cheers!
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I do Motivation Monday posts and I’m starting Tuesday Tips, so I’d be happy to have you back! Thanks for visiting!
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Nice to meet you! Great blog I also like books and being fit! Thank you for visiting my blog! Ann
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Thanks Ann! Great to meet you! Make sure to come back for Motivation Monday and Tuesday Tips, and lots more book workouts to come! 🙂
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Delighted you are following my blog. Would love to know how you found, and really glad you did. Eager to stay up with you.
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Hello! Thanks for visiting! I found your link through Dream Big’s meet and greet this weekend 🙂
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Thank you for following my blog. After reading all you have above I wonder when you find time to read 😉
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I just make the time for the things I love most 🙂 Your blog is beautiful, thank you for sharing with everyone.
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Aww thanks!
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Thank you for stopping by my blog. Nice to meet you and follow. Blessings of the season!
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Thank you for following my blog!
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