Classes, Cases, and Chaos

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Last May, I had one of the worst experiences of my life, and it was all my fault. (If you know me, your jaw pry hit the floor with that last statement). I'm still embarrassed about this, so up to today, I didn't really want to post about it.

I ran a half marathon with my Sister-in-law last May. It was our second one together. To say I was unprepared would be an understatement...I was almost in tears by the end of the experience. By mile 6, I was thinking of creative ways to break my leg, sprain my ankle, or fall in a way that would stop the madness.

I signed up for that same half back in December, it was completely full by 12/27...and I'm running it again on May 6th. I'm following the Hal Higdon program (I've successfully stuck to weeks 1 and 2, which my parents would tell you is a rarity), I'm going pescartarian until the race is over, and I'm doing it by myself. (*I do have quite a few friends running and we're all celebrating together after the race)...

I'm not going to make this blog a running or healthy person blog, since candy, popcorn and potatoes are my favorite foods...pickles too...but I will keep you guys updated on the training, the race, and of course the party after :)

I'd love any thoughts or advice about this!!!

oxo

Monday, February 27, 2012

Just Call Me Waldo

A glimpse at my casual (meaning not work) wardrobe from this past week leads me to a few conclusions:

1) I need to start wearing makeup

2) I clearly celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday all last week and might need to find a new striped shirt to wear on his real birthday (Friday, March 2nd)

3) I should probably be a character in a "Where's Waldo?" book

4) I like my hair color (I usually plan to dye it on a daily basis)

5) I need to get a new pose...although I think I've got the left hand on the left hip one down.

Happy Monday Friends!!!

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

February Photo Challenge

I honestly have no idea why this is one of my most, if not my most favorite pictures. But it is...and that's the theme of today's "photo" theme.

**I showed my parents the preview of this post the other day--and the both agreed that I used to be quite a babe ;)**

Monday, February 20, 2012

Weekend Recap

Happy Monday Friends!!!

Did all of you have a good weekend?

Friday my mom and I had big plans for the night...we ended up spending the afternoon together...and then I went to bed at 6pm and slept for 15 hours.

Saturday I studied all day...(and washed my car--side note--it's raining today).

I worked at Ann Taylor, and tried on so many fun things...(and I'm only going to limit myself to sharing two with you)

I'm planning on buying the LBD...the pink dress is super cute but a little more 'hussy' than I normally go :)

I went out with my cousin CAM after work...

We were both embarrassed about our lack of makeup and 2nd day hair...thankfully our fishbowl (pictured below) made us feel a little better ;)

CAM's friend was working that night and she introduced us to Purple Drank (Dave Chapelle anyone?) Shots. De-Lish.

Sunday I went on a long run, studied all day, did some work on an appellate brief for work, and got motivated for this coming week!!! (Oh and I slept 13 hours that night--win).

Let's Make It A Great Week!!!

oxo

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Belated

It was my sweet lil mama's birthday on Wednesday the 15th.

I had a goal to post that day...but well life has got a bit obnoxious...so here it is.

Belated.

Happy Birthday Mama.

Thank you for your strength, your honesty, showing me how you find the good in everyone (especially when I don't want to), and emphasizing never to let the sun go down on my anger. Thank you for being my Room Mom, my Jr. Great Books Leader, and my Sunday School Teacher. Thank you for showing me that it is important not only to give money but also time to those in need.

Thank you for teaching me the best accessory I can have is a smile. Thank you for staying up with me when I have a broken heart, going to village inn in the middle of the night to get coffee when I need to talk (or vent), and letting me sleep on the floor when I don't feel good. Thank you for emphasizing that inner beauty is much more important than outer beauty, and no matter what I do...You love me...and Jesus loves me.