Whoever said being sick was fun had serious issues… I took off work yesterday afternoon to recuperate at home {I’ve got both an ear infection and messed-up sinuses} and I am still not feeling like myself. I have come to a few conclusions: 1. My body is extremely exhausted and I need to get rested–I […]

Indeed it is!! As cliche as it sounds, this weekend was everything I hoped it would be AND more… my best friends were in town and I got to have some much-needed quality time with the people I love most. Friday night we had everyone over for food, fun, and wine… we only made it […]

am i a complete lunatic or am i just a person with extremely high goals?? either way, i have ventured into the deep unknown of training for a 13.1 mile run {1/2 marathon} and i am uber overwhelmed with the resources, books, training tips, websites, and blogs that are out there. i knew running was […]

Happy Friday!!! I am anxiously counting down the hours until my best friends will be in town, gathering at my house for our girl’s Christmas weekend… and boy, what a weekend we have planned. Tonight, we’re doing the ultimate girly slumber party! we’re getting dressed up in our pajamas {yes this what I am secretly most excited […]

Let me step up on my soapbox for a moment here… I am going to vent and to anyone I offend, I hereby apologize in advance. Timeline of events: early in the hours of last Friday, Tiger Woods wrecked his SUV right next to his home–next day, police determined it wasn’t because of alcohol or drugs–then […]

with all this training going on for the 1/2 marathon (this week i have already ran 6 miles!), it seems that i need some extreme motivation… (1) training in the winter wasn’t the brightest idea on my part because the frigid cold is making it quite impossible to make it to the gym as frequently […]

My annual contribution to my family’s Thanksgiving meal is always my Mom’s Famous Sweet Potato Casserole… I understand us southerner’s consider this a “side-dish”, though to me, it’s simply another way to cram more sugar and sweetness in my mouth come turkey day! I am happy to say that this year {unlike most others} I […]

I just know that you’ve all been anticipating another installment of the fabulous gifts for those on your nice list this year! I did some major investigating and found some incredible gifts for the $50 and under price point… here are the must haves:  {FYI: the sales tend to get better closer to Christmas so I have my […]

What a fun idea! I have seen this weekly tradition on a few of my favorite blog sites, specifically Brittney at Running in High Heels, and thought I should join in the fun–especially since I have been so crazy at work and need something to divert my attention so I don’t have a nervous breakdown on […]

I feel like it has been forever since I blogged last, but with the hustle and bustle of the long holiday weekend and too much traveling, I am sure you will forgive my absence… and what an incredible time it was. As always, the time seemed to rush by all too quickly, and I was […]