Sooo busy

For the past (almost) two years, since I've lived in Baton Rouge, I have had a lot of free time.  I moved here with my boyfriend, no friends, and a job where I work from home.  It's been hard to meet people.  Especially when my boyfriend (now fiance) has only single friends.  Needless to say I've been mostly a home body.  I've finally started to meet more people, joined a running group, working full time again, and now planning a wedding.  I now have no free time.  I miss my down time. 

Mostly this post is to just say "hey!"  I haven't abandoned my blog; I'm just really busy.

I hope to have a full update later this weekend! 

Kelly's Avenue Designs

I've been meaning to give a big shout out to my friend Kelly who designed this blog for me.

If you're looking for a new or fresh blog design she is offering a special this month.  I highly recommend her.  Show her some love!

Show her some love!

So much has happened....

I had a pretty big weekend! 

Saturday I woke up at the crack of dawn to go to my first group run.  It was so great to meet a lot of the people on my TNT.  Some very inspiring stories of why people are out there running.  One guy lost his daughter to a blood cancer, another person's father in law passed from it, and another person's husband has it.  Makes me proud to be training for a reason other than my own goals.  I thought our first run was going to be easy but they had us go the whole loop around the lakes which is 4 miles. I was not ready for that.  About half way through I had to let my running partner go ahead and I walked/ran the second half of the run.  I was spent!!!!! I was also exhausted by lunch time and took a 2 hour nap instead of eating lunch.

Speaking of food I have not behaved at all!!!! But I know I need to get on board especially since I'm training.  Which brings up another point.  Our trainer specifically said to not go on a low carb diet.  I know Amber is completely grain free while she trains for a half marathon but I admit I'm questioning the BFC while I train.

Sunday was pretty uneventful until about 8:30 PM when this happened...

I GOT ENGAGED!!!!! I'm so happy and blessed!  This blog will now probably include some wedding planning entries as well.

I will say this inspires me even more to lose weight.  I want to feel confident on my wedding day (which I'm hoping happens this year).  I have been debating joining weight watchers again b/c I have been so successful on weight watchers.  I just hate the thought of tracking so many different components of everything I eat.  I would just love a personal chef that cooks delicious and nutritious meals that didn't require me to think at all.  A girl can dream....

Exhausted!

Just got back from a run...I'm still sweating and panting. I'm not sure how far yet because I haven't mapped it but I'm guessing about 2.5-3.  I'm finally getting into a groove but I shouldn't say that just yet because My first Saturday group run is this Saturday.  I'm finally going to meet all my teammates!  I am a little scared knowing that most people are running the half marathon and only myself, my friend (Rebecca), and one other person are training for the marathon.  Rebecca's run a half before and the other girl has run a full so I'm the complete newbie out of the 3 of us.  But that's okay (at least that's what I'm trying to convince myself)! I'll just think of them as great inspiration and motivators.

So starting this week I've starting following our training calendar which is only 2 and 3 miles this month so I'm glad it's not overwhelming yet.  Rebecca gets up and runs with me in the mornings but she runs to my house and back home so she runs another extra mile or so. This week I have run about 6-7 miles.  I'll take it.  I'm so exhausted right now I can't think of what else I wanted to say.

I'll leave you with this fun graphic I found on mp3running's blog

Some of the font is really tiny and I'm not sure why the image wont get bigger since the original image is much larger.  If you have any suggestions let me know.

Top Ten Favorite Stella & Dot Pieces

For those of you that don't know, I am a "stylist" for Stella & Dot jewelry.  Which all that means is that I represent the jewelry line very similar to Avon and Mary Kay reps.  I decided to become a stylist mostly because I love the jewelry!  If you ever interested in knowing more about becoming a stylist feel free to email me about it.

Here's my Current Top Ten Favorites:

1. Serenity Stone Drop Earrings

2. Chantilly Lace Chandelier Earrings

3. Soiree Studs

4. Harmony Bands

5. Pegasus Necklace

6. Starry Night Necklace

7. Third Time's a Charm

8. Tribute Bracelet

9. Luna Wrap Bracelet

10. Chantilly Lace Cuff

Do you have a favorite?