come sit awhile

just because

he wanted his picture taken...

no, really

he wouldn't miss a chance to act silly, like a 10 year-old

hint of red

if you're keeping up with my lack-of-wardrobe-color-woes, then you'll be anxious to see...

ok, i'm joking

it's me on sunday! 

now don't go all judg-y on me with that big black sweater that you see here, it's like day 1 and all...but, i do however have on my most favorite-est red plaid Abercrombie shirt (gift), a big chunky silver and pearl bracelet (acquired as well), jeans (old/Gap), and boots (old/Ross)

not quite sure which is going to be the most difficult...taking the pictures or wearing the clothes??

baby steps...

 

{Photo a Day Challenge} day 30

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...

quick question...

can someone...such as Heather, cause i know she knows...tell me how to make a collage like this one, to place in my blog posts??

i can't for the life of me remember

 

thanks all

color...not black or brown

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

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!

 

"i have to do everything around here..."

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

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

 

 

why i run

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, 22 and 23

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?