Photo a Day Challenge
day 30...nature
no, my legs are not this long...unfortunately
the january challenge is coming to an end...i've missed a few days here and there but i'm no sweatin' it! February's challenge is already up...you can read more about it here
i think it's gonna be a fun one!
until next time...
i wore a purple cardigan sweater to work last week and let's just say that more than a couple of friends noticed...in a good way
if i were to describe my "style" it would be more along the lines of t-shirts, jeans and flip flops 10 months out of the year...with the occasional boots and sweater when the weather calls for it, but let's face it...i am in georgia. i told myself before i turned 40 that i needed to step it up. yes, i work with a bunch of 4-year-olds who most of the time notice absolutely nothing or could care less for that matter, but i have also noticed myself, that when i put in a little more effort...it shows
so here's the thing,
i cleaned out my closet today, quite frankly we needed more space, but in doing so i found that i don't have many items that are in C.O.L.O.R., actual color, not black or brown...or grey. I wouldn't say that i have a particularly favorite color, though if i had to pick it would be green, but i don't even see much of that in my closet either!
while devouring Pinterest over the last few days, i notice that i am drawn to more and more color when it comes to clothes. navy and yellow seem to be big, must be that sailor vibe?? i have found a couple of blogs with styles that I WANT TO WEAR too...even though i think they could be a stretch for me, i think i'll give it a whirl!
here are some of my favorites!
ok, i know this doesn't scream color but i loved it! and can you say big yellow bag?
i am desperately searching for a yellow cardigan and striped T, and what the heck, a white scarf too!
this would be a HUGE step for me, but i almost fainted when i saw it! love, love, love it...and i just may have this sort of "thing" CURRENTLY in my closet!
i NEVER wear navy. ever. but paired with jeans and this heather gray tank (which i have something similar) i'm seriously liking it! and the shoes...i really need those shoes
this look would be a big ol' stretch for me as well. ruffles. i don't do ruffles. but i absolutely LOVE this! could it be the green, maybe? she paired it with black leggings (which i currently own) and black boots (another staple in my closet) it would be a must for the shirt to actually cover up what it needed to cover up, but i'm game for it, just not 20. what do you think?
all of the photos can be found, with their credits, on my pinterest style board
i have a bit of work to do, so let's hear it for some color in my closet and for taking some chances!
stay tuned...
Photo a Day Challenge
day 29...inside your fridge
cheese ravioli for brown butter and sage pasta, fage greek yogurt and spinach for my green monster smoothies, mushrooms for more pasta and jicima...for, not sure yet but i've been wanting to try this!
a couple of weeks ago...we were in full-on-rush-mode to get out of the door on time, and if you know me then you know i cannot stand to be late...to anything, even when it doesn't matter. jackson was dragging...as always, enjoying himself with not a care in the world...and i was repeating myself for the 87 bagillion-th time
"did you brush your teeth...do you have your lunch...get your jacket...gross, your mouth is still dirty...why is your lunch still on the counter?"...you know the routine
then just before the tears, yes, tears...he exclaimed in a very unhappy, distressed fashion
"i have to do everything around here!"
oh really?...around here?...seriously?
at that very moment, i.seem.to.have.lost.my.mind! we made our way out the door, finally and after several long moments of sitting in the car, in the garage...just sitting there...i explained reminded him of the responsibilities that take place in our family, him included...like it or not
he apologized many times over as i came up with a plan consequence, one that would help him understand "everything" that does indeed goes on around here
i apologized as well, for the losing my mind part...cause it wasn't pretty
once we arrived home from school, his usual homework would be completed and then he could resume the large amount of laundry that awaited me him (it had to be something like 3 loads) and then he would also be responsible for dinner...yes, dinner (i didn't care what it was even though a round of PB&J's quickly ran through my head)
while this would be taking place, i would be found 'doing nothing' on the couch, which between me and you drove me nuts
it took him for-ev-er to fold and put away the laundry, especially after the spill of towels that happened which almost sent him over the edge. in the end, the towels were a complete mess, which again drove me nuts...but i was determined to 'let them be'...
things are looking up around the garrett house! i can assure you there is a clear understanding when it comes to who does what around here
oh the joy...
Photo a Day Challenge
day 27...lunch
my 'green monster smoothie'
i've been having these for lunch...you can read more about them here
it was misting rain this morning as i drove jackson to school...i had my new mizunos on and the usual apparel that go hand in hand with my shoes, the temperature was nice but lately it seems like i just need a little something to make me stay indoors
the mist slacked off a bit as i drove into the parking lot at my nearby park/track...so what, i'll get a little wet
i grabbed my faithful ipod and away i went
just over 3 miles in 31 minutes...i even sprinted the last quarter mile, and i NEVER sprint anywhere
the sweat was pouring down my face and back...made for a good feeling though, i was glad to be back in the game
one of the many reasons why i run
i took about a 5 month hiatus and i honestly missed running, not only could i tell it physcially...boo! but time spent with my girlfriends were something i looked forward to
running is something i do for me.
i run for my health
i run for my appearance, sounds vain...i know
i run for my sanity, and trust me...it works wonders
i run for the feeling of accomplishment...3 miles or 13.1, it's still accomplishment
i run because i can
this was the Snickers Half Marathon, Albany Ga last year...just after my finish, my knee was absolutely killing me due to an overuse injury, and i could barely walk back to the car! But after a day or 2 of much needed rest, i couldn't wait to do it again
April 22 is my next half marathon, number 3...and I CAN'T WAIT
phew
Photo a Day Challenge
day 21...reflection
me...taking a picture of...me, in the mirror!
day 22...your shoes
ok, i know i've already posted these once...but i wore them to work and still so very much love them!
day 23...something old
an old shed out behind our house...like the color, even though it's called 'rust', maybe should take some photos here?
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day 16...morning
morning coffee...in my favorite plaid mug
day 17...water
our back deck, maybe not the most exciting photo but...thought it was perfect due to all the water falling from the sky lately
still catching up...
until tomorrow
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day 2...breakfast
i've been on an oatmeal kick lately...straight out of the box and then adding all sorts of fruit and nuts, whatever i have on hand
day 5...something you wore
i think this may be my all time most favorite-est shirt...EVER! jeff bought this for me right before Christmas...it called my name, even though it was a men's shirt!
and half off...
my POD challenge has been a bit out of order, but i'm catching up this week...stay tuned!
