Weekend Recap!

This weekend was great, especially since the weather was Ah-Mazing!

Saturday, I slept in and then went to the dog park with my friend Lauren and her pug Lulu. I have never seen a dog so excited in my life, Lulu was making the funniest sounds and people kept looking at us like we were hurting her, but we weren't. The funniest part was that the little dog section was pug city, and they all ran and played together like they knew they were similar. Dogs can be pretty weird sometimes! Cupie, however, did not like the park as much. She has started to get a little attached to mama and I think she was scared that I was going to leave her there, so she made me hold her the almost the whole time. It was really fun though, and it was nice to have some warmer weather for a chance!

Cupie and Lulu, who is leaning away from my baby! Rude!

I babysat Saturday night, which is something I never get asked to do, so I was pretty excited! It was for my second cousins children, who are not too young, so we hung out and watched a movie and some TV. The parents didn't end up staying out late, so I headed home around 9, but not before a stop at Coldstone! I have been craving something good and sweet recently, and since I was in the area (not really at all, but that's ok) I decided to stop by and get a little heaven on earth, aka a vanilla milkshake with caramel in it. Talk about delish!!!

Sunday, we went to church and then my mom and I ran some errands in the afternoon. I also went to they gym. I have been going to the gym pretty regularly and I am definitely noticing a difference in how much I can work out and how far I can push myself, but I still have a long way to go!

And, in other training news, the race that I have been planning on doing for a while, the Irongirl, is now officially full and there is no wait list:( I should have signed up right away, but I procrastinated and now I can't do it. I am going to find another to do, but I was excited about that one because it was women only, and I thought that would be much less intimidating! Oh well, maybe next year?

Anyways, hope y'all had a fabulous weekend and a great Monday!

ERK

What I'm Lovin'

So since my blog has been acting funky, so I'm a day late on this ooopsies!

Today I'm lovin...

1. All the packages i've been getting! I got in all of my Bake it Pretty stuff, my SweatyBands, and my super cute ribbons that I ordered to do a little crafting for V-day!

I just love the cute little cupcakes!

These are SO stinkin cute for the gym and they really don't slip, like, fo-real!

2. I get to see the bf in only 2 1/2 weeks! I'm so excited he is coming to Atlanta for a weekend! Now I just need to think of some fun stuff for us to do...

3. Getting things done! I have been trying to keep my life organized this year, and so far, so good. I have organized my room and have been using my planner and making lists non-stop. I have gotten a TON done though. I've gotten all of my doctors visits taken care of (dentist, derm, ect), paid most of my bills, and decluttered my bathroom and closets. I'd say thats a pretty good beginning to 2011!

4. Nike running outfits! I think Nike has some of the cutest running "outfits" that just make you wanna get out there and go for a run! The make great bright colors and clothing that is really great to run/ workout in!

Don't you just love those colors?

Well, thats it for the day! Hope y'all had a great Wednesday (and Thursday)!

ERK

Party planning!

So my Valentines party is fast approaching and I am so excited!! I think I finally narrowed down what I'm going to make for dinner and dessert, but I'm still not sure about appetizers or drinks. I really want to find some champagne splits, so everybody can have their own. I thought it would be really cute with the straws I ordered from Bake It Pretty, to just drink right outta the bottle. I also would like to try my hand at bar tending and make a special cocktail for the night. I know its a sunday, but a few drinks are necessary to celebrate, or for some wallow (is that a bad choice of words?), the holiday of love!

On a similar note, my order from Bake it Pretty came in today, and I was really excited because I didn't expect it so soon! I was a little disappointed though, because 2 of the items they sent me were wrong! And the packing list was even checked off by hand! I hope I can get the exchange going quickly, so I can get my lilac, not blue, candy pearls and my red and white polka dot, not striped, straws soon! Otherwise I was happy with my order. I got a new Valentines cookie cutter set, with a Cupid and a heart with an arrow, and several different shaped hearts. I also got some cupcake wrappers that are pink plaid that will be perf for my cupcakes I'm going to serve for dessert!

My mom and I also got some cute bake wear yesterday at HomeGoods for my party. We got a red and white polka dot baking dish for a dip, and a cute white tray with red and pink hearts for other appetizers. With all these Valentines things, I am so excited to have the party! Now all I have to do is send out my invitations when they come in.

Anywho, it was a LONG day at work and I'm ready to kick back and relax!!! Is it Friday yet?!? Haha

Hope y'all had a great day!

ERK

Sweaty bands...and other things

As I was looking through the December issue of Shape Magazine last night I came across several things that I loved and just had to share!

First of all, Sweaty Bands! Gross name, but they are so stinkin' cute! They are headbands to wear while working out, but I think you could wear them any time! Also, they say they don't slip! Well I went to their website, and they have TONS of cute designs to choose from and I did not leave empty handed! I got one that they showed in Shape with multicolored polka dots and two damask-looking ones. They are pretty pricey, but you get 10% off if you use the code "sweaty" at checkout. This was definitely an impulse buy, but I think having cute workout gear is a really good motivation tool for me! I will post a picture of them when them come in!

Second, there was a section about true stories of women's "secrets to success" and one was about a woman who started doing triathlons! I was excited to read her little story because it motivated me to keep training for my race and to see that other women have started for scratch and done really well! She also lost 50 pounds in the process! What an inspirational story!

Thirdly, the issue had a recipe for one of my new favorite things, quinoa! My boyfriend introduced me to this little grain several months ago, and I really like it! It is like a mix between rice and couscous, and it has a really interesting texture. The bf was raving about it because it is a complete protein, blah blah blah. I don't know much about food in terms of proteins and amino acids etc, but I don know its very good for you and it tastes good too! Anyway, there was a recipe for cheese and quinoa stuffed red peppers that I can't wait to try. My mom makes some really good stuffed peppers with ground beef and rice, but I think this would be a nice new twist on an old dish!

That's all of the stuff I really loved, but I must say that Brook Burke was on the cover and her body is flaw-less! If that isn't motivation to get my butt to the gym, I don't know what is!

We went to HomeGoods again today (its becoming a sick habit of me and my mom's) and then I made some homemade chicken noodle soup for dinner. I hate to toot my own horn, but it was pretty darn good!

Hope y'all had a fab Sunday!

ERK

The King's Speech

I went to see the King's Speech tonight with one of my bffs Lauren, and it was the best movie I have seen in a really long time! I thought Colin Firth was just amazing, and I loved Helena Bonham played a serious role. Every time I think of her I think of her crazy style and movies like Alice in Wonderland and Sweeney Todd. I really like historical movies, I don't know why, but they just seem to have a lot more meaning. (That's not to say that I don't enjoy a silly movie every now and then) It was also interesting to see after I spent 6 weeks in London this summer, especially Westminster Abbey since I got to do to a church service there! If you haven't seen this yet it's a MUST!

Otherwise today was pretty chill. We went on a lovely family trip to Costco (you know I can't resist a trip to Costco) and then my mom and I ran some errands this afternoon. We got a really cute Valentines wreath for our backdoor at HomeGoods, and there were TONS of other Valentines decorations that I just might have to go back and get.

I am trying to cut caffeine out of my diet, and my head has been KILLIN me! Whoever says that caffeine is not addictive is a lier!! I am having serious withdrawals, but I'm sure it will be better in the long run.

That's all for today! Hope y'all had a great Saturday!!!

ERK

Cute Marly and Lilly ring giveaway

Happy friday y'all! I don't know about you, but I am READY for the weekend!

Just a quick post to let y'all know about a faboosh giveaway from College Prep! She is giving away a gorg monogrammed ring from Marley and Lilly! Check out her post here to see how to enter!!

Hope y'all have a great day!!

ERK

UPS, you're killing me!

So, I ordered 2 swimsuits and goggles last week so I could start my swim training for my race, and I have been eagerly waiting for that lovely brown truck to drive up our street. Today was supposed to be the day, but alas, no package. (I saw the truck drive up and down the street without stopping, so I know its not because they haven't come yet) The online tracking info says there was a weather delay in Atlanta. Um, sorry but I'm here and the weather looks pretty good to me! UGH

The reason I am excited about this, other than to finally start swimming, is that I ordered the "grab bag" suits off of SwimOutlet.com. This is where you tell them your size and they send you what they have from previous seasons. I was looking for good suits that were cheap and this was the best option. I don't really care what they look like, but I'm still a little excited to see what they send.

Other than my frustration with UPS, today was good, and I'm excited that it's almost the weekend! I don't have many plans, but I am excited to go try a cupcake place that I read about on SouthernVogue's blog, because I found out there is one RIGHT near my house! Woohoo And possibly a trip to my fave place on earth, HomeGoods, to look for some Valentines decorations for the partay I'm planning!!

Hope y'all had a great Thursday!!!

ERK