Liebster Award!

The ever so sweet, Elizabeth at Moonlight Goodbye nominated me for the Liebster Award!

I'm not quite sure what that means but it looks fun! Thanks Elizabeth!

11 Things About Me:
1) I'm pretty short (5'2")
2) A hot cup of strong coffee is sometimes the only reason I get out of bed in the morning
3) I was a Theta in college
4) I've lived in 6 different states and 15 different houses/apartments in my life
5) I never go to bed without brushing my teeth
6) I'm really good at identifying random, d-list celebrities I don't even know
7) I still sleep with a stuffed animal
8) I secretly love falling asleep to the foghorns
9) I have an super sensitive and developed sense of smell
10) Abraham Lincoln is my 16th cousin
11) I have a minor addiction to Red Vines

Elizabeth's Questions:
1. What is your favorite thing about back to school season?
2 things: Not having to go back to school anymore & college football!
2. Which tv show are you looking the most forward to return this fall?
New Girl!
3. What is your best memories of this summer?
Celebrating San Fermin in Pamplona
4. What is your all-time favorite movie?
Psycho
5. One thing you can't live without?
Friends
6. What is your favorite season and why?
I like them all! However, my favorite day is that first day in spring when it's freakishly warm out and everyone ditches work/school to go have a beer in the sunshine.
7. What is your opinions about reality tv?
It makes me sad and happy at the same time.
8. What is your favorite thing about blogging?
Getting to read other people's blogs!
9. Where do you see yourself in five years?
I have no idea and it scares. me. to. death.
10. What is your biggest pet peeve?
Hypocrisy....but I have a HUGE list.  Right now I have a particular distaste for the people that walk up/down the wrong side of 2 way stairs.
11. What is your guilty pleasure?
Sweatpants


My Questions (well I stole some from James Lipton, but they're my favorite questions):

1. What is your favorite word?
2. What is your idea of happiness?
3. What is your favorite place to shop?
4. What is one thing you want people to remember you for?
5. Rainbow's or Sperry's on guys?
6. Favorite after work/school treat?
7. What is on the top of your wish list for fall?
8. Cupcakes or Brownies?
9. What quality do you most admire in people?
10. If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates?

and the nominees are
Strat in the City
Life as Griki
The Penny Pinching Preppy

Monday Inspiration

I've been fully inspired by the Monthly Goals that Teddi (aka the JGIWC) posts on her blog! I don't quite have a full list put together yet, but there is something I've been thinking about doing for a while and I think I might be ready to make public knowledge.....

Me (circa 2009) at the finish line  with my Tiffany Necklace

Back in April I was playing with the idea of registering for Nike Women's Half-Marathon for a second time. I ran it back in 2009 and I'm sure it's the funnest half out there! The training process was hard, but the day-of there is so much positive, team energy. Women come from all over the country to do it and thus it sells out every year! And nothing is more motivating than a Tiffany Necklace waiting to be handed to you by a Fireman when you cross the finish line! Anyway, I got caught up in work and trip planning and, needless to say, the registration (or the running) never happened. 

Last year I volunteered with the Junior League, at the St. Jude's US Half Marathon which is the first weekend of November and an absolutely gorgeous run through the Marina of San Francisco. Now that things have settled down after my trip, I'm feeling more confident in committing to running it. 

So.....I'm happy to announce my August goal is to start training for the US Half in November! 

Shape Magazine has a great training plan on their website and it's starting today! I'm doing the beginner plan since I haven't done anything besides the Bar Method since....um....well I don't even remember :)

Wish me luck! I'll definitely keep you updated on the process!

Trina Turk for Banana Republic

Trina Turk just came out with a fun, summer collection for Banana Republic. I love Trina's classic shapes, but whimsical and colorful patterns and designs. They are perfect for summer.
Here are some of my favorites!

 

 Her bright pink and orange Swirl Tunic dress is perfect for a day at the office or a Saturday morning Farmer's Market adventure!

 

This one shoulder silk cocktail dress reminds me of backyard pool parties! It also comes in Coachella Print.

I LOVE this pink, silk tie halter! Would go beautifully with a light navy cardigan. I absolutely must find these  patterned shorts! I couldn't find them on the website, but maybe that's because everyone else wanted them too?

 

She was also able to do a line of fabulous accessories. 

The turquoise clasp on her Tomato box clutch adds that elegant yet fun element I love about her stuff.

And how fun is that enamel cocktail ring!?

Memorial Day Weekend!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
It's officially summer in my book. I'm missing being at my lake house so much right now. With my European/African adventure this summer, I won't get to go at all :(

With all the people and the dogs and the heat it's amazing that there's a place that can offer so much craziness and tranquility at the same time! I can almost hear the laughter, the yelling, the dogs barking and the splashing.