Monday Run Days

The other day I came across this great trend ob tumblr called Reasons to be Fit

I thought it was an awesome Idea. People are able to submit their ideas to the creator

and they post them on pictures of getting into shape or being fit!

Well I thought it would be a great thing to post ever now and then when i post about how I am doing on my runs!!

I am training for my second Half Marathon! 

Still miles behind Christy at 25before25, but nonetheless still kicking butt now!

My pace is not exactly where I would like it to be due to my running partner being post pregnancy but for just having a baby she is doing amazing!!

Btw: I track all of my runs on daily mile!! Any of my bloggers who run should make one its awesome and gives you fun stats as listed below. 

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Runs last week:

Monday: 

3.02 miles in 30 minutes. Pace: 9:46/mile. 

A short run due to only having limited time but a nice quick pace!!

I felt really good in the run and it could probably been one of those runs where I could just go for miles, but I had a Halloween bash to get too!

Tuesday: 

6.01 miles in 1 hour 7 minutes. Pace: 11:08/mile.

Not our best 6 mile run, but still 6 miles is pretty good! This run was when it was really starting to get dark so we had a little trouble seeing where we were going towards the end which kind of slows us down.

Wednesday: 

7.01miles in 1 hour 13 minutes. Pace: 10:27/mile,

A early morning run, with quite a nice pace!!! I was starting to feel sick this morning which is not helpful to long runs but we powered through it!!!

Week total: 16

Lifetime Total:

355.17Total Miles

383.79Total Time

13Lbs Burned

109Total Workouts

0.01Around World

4,510TVs Powered

18.69Gas Saved

259.39Donuts Burned

Book Club Friday

Yay!! Finally Book Club Friday!!!

One of my favorite things to blog about. 

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So after not having reviewed a book for like 3 months

here I finally am ready to review a book & thankfully move on to another one. 

Charmed Thirds by Megan McCafferty

"Things are looking up for Jessica Darling. She has finally left her New Jersey hometown/hellhole for Columbia University in New York City; she’s more into her boyfriend, Marcus Flutie, than ever (so what if he’s at a Buddhist college in California?); and she’s making new friends who just might qualify as stand-ins for her beloved best friend, Hope.

But Jessica soon realizes that her bliss might not last. She lands an internship at a snarky Brooklyn-based magazine, but will she fit in with the überhip staff (and will she even want to)? As she and Marcus hit the rocks, will she end up falling for her GOPunk, neoconservative RA . . . or the hot (and married!) Spanish grad student she’s assisting on a summer project . . . or the oh-so-sensitive emo boy down the hall? Will she even make it through college now that her parents have cut her off financially? And what do the cryptic one-word postcards from Marcus really mean?" (Credit)

This is the third book I read out of this series. They are really easy reads. No real hard plots. Simple to say the least. I actually did not mind the first two at all. They were cute, quirky and fun.

However, this one. I had SUCH A HARD TIME getting through.

I had been reading it since August.

The plot was just slow and uninteresting to me.

I still didn't mind the book. It just wasn't one of my favorites.

I would give it maybe 5/10.

Is it weird that I feel guilty giving a book a not top rating?

♥

Well I can't wait to start my next book. I have about 15 to pick from. I am just not sure which one I want to read yet!!?

xoxo.

Ya know what Novemeber means!?

We are in the month for the countdown to Christmas!!!!

Ahhhhhhh!

I may be a huge dork..

Scratch that. I am a huge dork.

I love love love the countdown to Christmas. 

I love everything about Christmas.

The movies, the decorations, the pretty snow, the music, and the holiday cheer!!

I am a sucker for Holiday Spirit!!
Not to mention it will be my firs year since 14 that I will have a real Christmas Tree.

I basically want my house to look like this:

Uhm, hello pretty!!

So tonight, was held to taking down the halloween decorations, putting up the thankgiving things, and making my wish list for Christmas and waiting for Glee!!!

Not to mention some Nail Painting!!

Love love love nail art. 

Not to mention, those are not Sally Hansen's nail art. 

Those are au natural!!

Hope everyone had an amazing first day of Novemeber!!

Can you believe its almost 2012!?

xoxo

Happy Halloween!!!

Happy Halloween

I love Halloween!!

Its one of my favorite holidays.

Well every holiday is one of my favorite holidays but that's beyond the point!

I'm festive!

but to me Halloween is so much fun. 

the decorating, the the costumes, the great movies

like hocus pocus, casper and the nightmare before christmas!

all my faves!! 

So here is a preview into my halloween weekend:

 & last but not least:

 

 Needless to say, it was quite an eventful Halloween Weekend!!

How was yours?

xoxo.

 

Wedding Wednesday # 18

Holy Wedding Wednesday!!

Haven't done one of these in about 2 months!!

So big things have been happening. 

We are finally down below 6 months!!

That is right in less than 6 months I will be married.

Two its beau and my anniversary today!!

Yay!!!

Weird to think in just over 5 months we'll be starting the anniversary count back at 1!
Two, our invitations have been officially ordererd!!
In just a few short weeks they will be in!!

♥
Three, which I already posted about our wedding rings are in!
Four, I am going Flower Girl Dress shopping with my niece this weekend!
and Five... actually I don't have a five, I am just beyond excited!!!
Can't wait to post the pics of the invitations when we get them!! 
xoxo!

Recent [New] Discoveries

So now that I finally have my own bathtub.

[Thankgoodness]

I was finally able to try out some new Lush bath products!!!

I am a huge bath person, but after spending 7 years in the dorms and college housing, I have not taken a bath in forever!

So the other day while I was bleaching my tub.

[I am a bleach freak]

I decided hey why not check out some Lush bath bombs and bubble bars!!

For those of you who do not know what bath bombs are here is a picture:

 

I got three:

Cinders:

"The moment Cinders drops into the bath, it begins to snap and pop thanks to a smattering of fizzy candy. Inspired by crackling fairytale hearths, this sweet and spicy treat is meant to warm and relax you. Cinnamon leaf oil heats things up when the weather outside is frightful, and since you've no place to go, stay for a while and let the almond oil soften up your skin."

Rocketeer:

"For an out-of-this-world bathing expedition, pop a Rocketeer Bath Bomb in the tub. The blue rocket pack shoots around your tub, leaving a wake of froth, fizz and the sweet scent of candy sticks. Watch the water change from blue to yellow to green as the yellow “flames” push the rocket around the tub "

May have bought this one for hubs-to-be. Who came up to me oh-so-cutely asking "would you think its weird if I took a bath one time"

He was so shy about this is was adorable!!

& lastly:

Twilight:

"Starry, starry night

That moment when the sun starts setting into the night sky, painting it with vibrant hues of orange and purple before being peppered with sparkling stars, is a wonder that we pause to admire with those we love. Recreate twilight in your bath water with clouds of lavender, ylang ylang and ovaltine to soothe body and mind.

Your swan song before bed

If you're stressed out, hugely overwhelmed or just plain exhausted; Twilight is the gentle, reassuring hug that leaves you feeling like everything's going to be okay. It's our most relaxing Bath Bomb yet, transforming you from worn out to warm and fuzzy. Lay back in the comforting herbal waters to soak your troubles far, far away."

& not to mention the Bubble Bars:

I only got one of these:

"Your personal comforter.

This fruity bubble bar gives the feeling of being hugged by a jolly blackcurrant. When life is getting you down, crumble The Comforter under hot, running water for purple water and creamy bubbles. It was created to bring a real sense of comfort to people, just like a real comforter (or scarf) would.

Sweet blackcurrants.

The warm aroma of cassis absolute is so relaxing that you'll go to bed feeling happier and the world will seem brighter the next day.

Cypress oil

Cypress oil is almost colourless and has a fresh woody aroma. It is astringent, deodorant, toning and antiseptic oil."

I'll review as soon as I try one!!!

Second recent new discovery:

Rent the Runway 

click here

"Rent the Runway provides access to premier dress and accessory rentals online for just 10% of retail price."

Has anyone ever used this site?

I am loving the idea!!

I'm thinking about getting one for my bridal shower!

Let me know any reviews!!!

xoxo

Red, Orange, Yellow, Green and Brown!

Thank you for all the sweet comments on the wedding ring choice!!

I am unbelievably happy!!

The only bad part is now I just want to wear it all the time!

Its taking a wholee lot of self control. 

Speaking of self control. 

Yesterday, I ran my first 5 miles in a very long time!!

It felt absolutley amazing. 

I am so happy I am getting back in to running. 

The only bad part is that it is suppose to rain for the next few days and I hate running on treadmills.

I can not run nearly as long or as hard!

Oh well, better get use to it!!

I however, am not doing as good on my diet..

I have a bag of halloween candy sitting at my desk at work which is not very smart.

But its a good break for some of the people I see to be able to snack on some candy every now and then.

I should probably get rid of it...

Hahah

I should also get a scale..

There is one on my registry.

COME ON WEDDING!! GET HERE!!!

The other day cutes & I drove two hours to meet some friends. 

Granted I feel asleep in the car and he drove, but we drove to these gorgeous mountains to go hiking.

I am not a huge hiker. 

I don't like bugs. 

Or tripping.

Which I do a lot.

But I love the feel of working hard & I love the views.

Beyond perfect day!!!

Other than that I am looking for a new nailpolish.

A beautiful fall color. 

But I am not sure if I want a beige, dark red, dark orange or some other kind of fall color.

Ugh. 

Anyone got any new suggestions?!

xoxo.