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July 8, 2014

Summer in the City

This summer in Philly has really been so exciting to me. I just spent my 4th of July weekend here, frolicking around the city with my sister, her puppy, and some friends and had the best time . . . dining outside, laying around in the park, enjoying our city’s walkability factor, shopping for fresh flowers, making the best froyo combination that hit the spot, and just taking in all Philly has to offer. Seeing all the events that were on was amazing, I wish we could have seen them all, even the local businesses were getting into the spirit by flying American flags as they are illuminated by solar powered flagpole lighting during the night time, it seemed like Philly was constantly lit up and sparkling with the festivities.

What To Do In Philadelphia In The Summer // Her Philly
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December 12, 2013

{Birthday Giveaway Week} Win A Trapeze Lesson!

Today’s post is a little later than usual, mainly because I was out hanging with my Philly Blog Love gals last night! My giveaway is for my gutsy girls (like Jessica Lawlor gutsy) – and it’s pretty freakin cool.

Last spring, I did something I never in a million years thought I’d a) get the opportunity to do & b) be physically able to do; I learned to fly. Fly School Circus Arts is a local trapeze school that set up shop earlier this year right on Broad Street for PIFA. My trapeze class was literally a once in a lifetime opportunity, and the feeling I had walking away after I did something so brave was so worth the butterflies I had before I launched off the platform. I can’t explain how necessary of an experience I think this is for you all to take advantage of, and that’s why I am SO excited to offer a free trapeze class from Fly School Circus Arts as today’s prize! Enter as many ways as you’d like using the Rafflecopter widget below:

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The class will take place when they reopen at their new Philadelphia location this spring, but don’t worry, I’ll get you all the details. The contest will run one week, and I will announce the winner back here on my blog. Make sure you enter my other Philly giveaways below (you can enter as many as you’d like!) and good luck! xx

Monday: $25 Gift Card to The Igloo

Tuesday: 4 Passes to Eastern State Penitentiary

Wednesday: $25 Gift Card to The Expressive Hand

Thursday: A Trapeze Lesson from Fly School Circus Arts

Friday: $75 Gift Card to Serafina

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April 9, 2013

Insta-Month: A Look Back {March}

March was a busy month! Between birthdays, reunions and weekend trips . . . sprinkled in with some amazing opportunities, I had a full schedule, and I absolutely loved it! Check out some of the highlights . . .

Shamrock shake! / Her Philly Yummy mozzarella  appetizer at Salento Philadelphia / Her Philly

#1 thing to love about March: Shamrock Shakes // The best mozzarella special at my fav Philly gem, Salento

At the Game Of Thrones Season 3 Premiere in Philadelphia / Her Philly Tyrion Lannister poster at WesterosVIP event / Her Philly

Tara & I about to experience the #WesterosVIP event // My favorite Game of Thrones (p)imp, Tyrion Lannister

Friends at the Harlem Globetrotters game in Philadelphia / Her Philly Chickies & Pete's Crab Fries at Wells Fargo Center / Her Philly

With Carling & Ashley at the Harlem Globetrotters game // There is not much better than crab fries & cheese

Free Rita's on the first day of spring! / Her Philly Rita's is now open for spring! / Her Philly

One of my favorite days of the year – free Rita’s water ice // And favorite day of the year Part 2 . . .

Friends in NYC / Her Philly Kale, bacon, blue cheese & onion salad / Her Philly

Celebrating Amy’s birthday @ Sons of Essex in NYC // My obsession with kale (topped w/ bacon) grows daily

Pizza from SliCE Philadelphia / Her Philly Beautiful Philly skyline from roof deck / Her Philly

Coming from a Philly pizza enthusiast, SliCE has my fav pizza presentation // Our pretty city from a roof deck

Blogging / Her Philly Daringly High PIFA Trapeze Lessons Philadelphia / Her Philly

A normal blogging night 🙂 // Right before my big #DaringlyHigh Trapeze Lesson with Fly School Circus Arts

Thrift shop finds / Her Philly Burger & Fries at Rouge Philadelphia / Her Philly

Some thrift store finds at my favorite shop in South Jersey // Finally got to try a burger at Rouge!

If you’re craving some more Her Philly Instagram action, follow me! Like any Instagram user, I would like as many followers as possible and I’m currently looking into the best way of achieving that. My research leads me to believe that one can always look up the best site to buy Instagram followers or keep a track of Instagram growth tools, which are a popular way of doing this. However, there are some tools that should be avoided at all costs. For instance, Socialcaptain scammed people and is a massive waste of money. On the other hand, Upleap and Nitreo have been rated highly. Decisions, decisions!

Some of these photos came from my personal account and I just really wanted to share . . . are you feeling special yet? xx

What was your favorite moment of March? (This is a judgement free zone, it’s OK if you say Rita’s or Shamrock Shakes . . . )

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April 7, 2013

A Check Off The Bucket List {#DaringlyHigh}

Don’t you love when you get an amazing opportunity? An opportunity to do something you never, ever, ever thought you would or could actually do in your life? I sure do. And I hope when you get that opportunity, you say yes, without hesitation. You’ll be happy you did.

Last weekend, the awesome Kory Aversa set me up with one of these opportunities. A chance for me to do something I’ve wanted to do ever since I saw Carrie Bradshaw do it (no, not that) . . . fly!

Set up for the PIFA Daringly High Trapeze Class, taught by Fly School Circus Arts, on Broad Street in Philadelphia all April long / Her Philly

In case you haven’t heard, our city is getting its culture on all this month with the arrival of PIFA, or the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts. And, lucky for me, one of the Festival’s events is a Daringly High Trapeze Class, taught by Fly School Circus Arts. Now, if we have similar brains, I know you may have some doubts as to if a class like this is feasible/possible/safe/sane for you to take. But hang on ladies, because I’m about to tell you how you can conquer your fears & walk away feeling empowered & just plain awesome.

My trapeze lesson took place last Saturday morning at 9am. My class had about 10 students in it, from kids under 10 to grown adults. I went by myself, so while chatting with some of my classmates, they started rattling off the activities they’ve done – rock climbing, gymnastics, sky diving. Had I done anything like that? No. But I stayed calm. 🙂

The staff started with their lesson and we were brought to a practice trapeze bar near the ground to try an upside down hang by hooking our legs on the bar. I hesitated – there was just no way I would be able to do it. But with the instructor’s help, I somehow got my legs hooked. It was a struggle, and then the nerves started setting in. What in the world did I get myself into?

About to fly on the trapeze during the PIFA Daringly High Trapeze Class, taught by Fly School Circus Arts, on Broad Street in Philadelphia all April long / Her Philly

After our lesson, we were ready to fly. The entire process from climbing the ladder to landing in the net is relayed by instructions from the staff, so you do what & go where they say. When you are told to climb, you start up the ladder attached to the platform, which is attached to a belt around your waist. Even though you may feel uneasy climbing this tall, tall ladder, it’s not going to go anywhere. Rest assured that these Platforms and Ladders will keep you safe due to their firmness and because they meet security standards. And believe me, you can do it! When you get to the top of the platform, you hold on to a rope and get your hands chalked up. The instructor at the top of the platform buckles you in and starts prompting you to get a hold of the trapeze.

About to fly on the trapeze during the PIFA Daringly High Trapeze Class, taught by Fly School Circus Arts, on Broad Street in Philadelphia all April long / Her Philly

Now, this is the stage where I thought I was not going to be able to jump. My palms are actually sweating right now as I type. Getting your right hand on the trapeze is OK. But when you have to remove your left hand from the rope to grab this floating bar, and the only thing keeping you on the platform is the instructor holding your belt, it’s scary. And it definitely took me about a minute to get up the nerve to do it . . .

About to fly on the trapeze during the PIFA Daringly High Trapeze Class, taught by Fly School Circus Arts, on Broad Street in Philadelphia all April long / Her Philly

But after some major trust building by the instructor up on that platform, I did it. And I will tell you honestly, the first time you do that, the hardest part of the entire lesson is over. Now, it’s time to fly. About to fly on the trapeze during the PIFA Daringly High Trapeze Class, taught by Fly School Circus Arts, on Broad Street in Philadelphia all April long / Her PhillyOn the instructor’s call – you jump. Once you’re up there & the bar is in your hands, this is not so bad. So, here we gooooo!

Flying on the trapeze during the PIFA Daringly High Trapeze Class, taught by Fly School Circus Arts, on Broad Street in Philadelphia all April long / Her Philly

This is the most amazing feeling ever. I shrieked, of course, but it literally feels incredible. I’d say it’s a combination of conquering a fear, doing something you didn’t think your body could do, and not giving a care in the world as to what the people strolling by on Broad Street are thinking of you.

Flying on the trapeze during the PIFA Daringly High Trapeze Class, taught by Fly School Circus Arts, on Broad Street in Philadelphia all April long / Her Philly

On your first swing out into the air, you are supposed to try and hook your legs. However I was still getting over the fact that I just jumped off a platform and was flying through the air, so I missed my opportunity. No sweat though, I still had two more tries.

On my second turn, the ladder climb got easier. I felt less scared up on the platform. And I was determined to hook my legs!

Flying on the trapeze during the PIFA Daringly High Trapeze Class, taught by Fly School Circus Arts, on Broad Street in Philadelphia all April long / Her PhillyAnd what do you know . . . I did it! I also shrieked again.Hanging upside down on the trapeze during the PIFA Daringly High Trapeze Class, taught by Fly School Circus Arts, on Broad Street in Philadelphia all April long / Her Philly

After you hook your legs, at the instructor’s command, you lift your body up and grab onto the bar. This is also not as hard as it looks with all of that adrenaline pumping and the momentum of your swing. Hanging upside down on the trapeze during the PIFA Daringly High Trapeze Class, taught by Fly School Circus Arts, on Broad Street in Philadelphia all April long / Her Philly

To get “down,” you let go at the instructor’s command to land into the net. Check me out in action. Hey, I didn’t claim to be graceful.

 

On your third turn, the staff assess if you’re ready to be caught by another instructor. I was not, but I was totally content with that. And I hooked my legs AGAIN!

Hanging upside down on the trapeze during the PIFA Daringly High Trapeze Class, taught by Fly School Circus Arts, on Broad Street in Philadelphia all April long / Her Philly

Hanging upside down on the trapeze during the PIFA Daringly High Trapeze Class, taught by Fly School Circus Arts, on Broad Street in Philadelphia all April long / Her Philly

However Lindsey & Natalie, two of my classmates, were naturals and got caught! They also took all of these great pictures & videos for me, so thank you girls! Check them out:

Overall, the experience was incredible. The staff members I worked with from Fly School Circus Arts were really fantastic. They made you feel completely comfortable & safe, which is important when you’re not fearless like the 6 year old children in my class. 🙂

Instructors and Staff from Fly School Circus Arts teaching the PIFA Daringly High Trapeze Class, on Broad Street in Philadelphia all April long / Her PhillyInstructors and Staff from Fly School Circus Arts teaching the PIFA Daringly High Trapeze Class, on Broad Street in Philadelphia all April long / Her PhillyInstructors and Staff from Fly School Circus Arts teaching the PIFA Daringly High Trapeze Class, on Broad Street in Philadelphia all April long / Her Philly

If you read this post and say, hey that looks like fun, but I could never do it . . . I urge you to reconsider. Remember my little speech about saying yes without hesitation? Here is your opportunity! The Trapeze Class is $55 a person for a two hour class (read all of their policies here). AKA that new spring dress you were looking at? Pass. This will be an experience you remember for a lifetime and you can do it!

Thanks to Kory at Aversa PR & Events for setting me up on this amazing opportunity! There are tons of PIFA events taking place now through April 27th, so I encourage you to check it out. I know I’ll definitely be hitting up the Street Fair!

Do you have any fears you’ve overcome or things you’ve done that you didn’t think were possible? I’d love to hear about them. Thanks for reading! xx

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