January 14, 2014

White Water Weekend


This weekend was a mix of crazy weather. I think Mother Nature was having an emotional breakdown on Saturday because it rained ALL. DAY. LONG. Thankfully she got her stuff together on Sunday and provided an unseasonably warm January afternoon; which was perfect for cheering on a friend of mine in his first bike race.


 
The US National White Water Center drained the river for this event and created a bike course which each rider got to go down twice. Each run was timed in order to see who placed where. There were plenty of crash and burns but it was all so fun to watch.


Lynae, Thomas, Haven Pup and I watched and cheered on until after the time trials and then stayed to watch the 40 min lap race (which involved spills, crashes, some broken bike pieces and lots of crazy riders) and afterward we called it a day.




This is Haven Pup or really just Haven. She is a herder by nature and with all the bikes running around she was struggling to keep it together, but man is she a precious one.




We clearly pay attention to signs really well. Although I think since the river was drained the danger was removed.


Here is Jason on one of the uphill turns that some A LOT of people struggled with!

 
This was another turn that people had problems with. Please note Jason made it through unscathed and in really good time considering he has never raced before.
 
 
One fashion comment to make while I am here is that I got this scarf and one other for Christmas from my cousin and his wife. Ummm...I love them. Check out BSprinkled for to get one of these infinity scarves.


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January 13, 2014

Neutral Number


Some mornings I wake up (late) and need a go to outfit that is both classic and comfortable... to me this outfit is the winner. I call it my old faithful...it is has been around since 2011! I bought the skirt to wear to my going away party and it has gotten me through many scrambled mornings here in Charlotte. 
 



These boots were one of my favorite finds in 2013. Being almost identical to these booties but at a SUPER steal I couldn't say no and I am so glad I didn't. I have had these in heavy rotation this winter.
 


 
Turtleneck: Gap | Skirt: Gap (similar, splurge) | Tights: Merona |
Boots: Forever 21 (similar) | Bracelets: JCrew, Necklace, old

To say that I have worn this outfit out over the years would be an understatement, but it is one I continually go back too. Any old trusty outfits you have in your closet?
 
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January 10, 2014

Friday Fancies

 
I am some what of an internet lover. I seriously love to scan the internet for heart-warming stories, funny videos, new blogs and anything else you can stumble upon while randomly perusing the internet. I also get help from friends who send me links via email and so I thought why not share my fun findings to give you all something to do over the weekend.
 
Psst...don't tell but my favorite Sunday Funday activity is curling up on the couch, tv in the background checking out other's link finds.
 

 
Videos

Titus Trick Shot (All Around Adorable Kid)
2013 Pop Video Mashups (The other years are worth checking out too)
San Francisco Becomes Gotham City - No one can ever say SF isn't an awesome place
Iron Bowl Ending (This shows SEC Fans commitment to Football)
VERONICA MARS (I was huge fan of this in high school and I'm so glad it is coming back and onto the big screen. #teamlogan
 
Reads
What if we banned weddings? (A serious thought to the pressures we put on ourselves and others)
A woman who LOVES her job! (She commutes 100 miles round-trip...that is dedication people)
30 Things to STOP Doing (I do more than 1 or 2 things on this list)
 
Recipes
French Toast on a Stick (Who doesn't love a pretty presentation)
Quinoa Pizza Bites (I want to give quinoa another chance)
 
Stuff
Pink + Gold Vase (Give me anything gold and I am a happy camper)
Keep Going (A gorgeous print and encouraging words)
Gems (Every girl needs at least a little sparkle)
Stemless Champagne Flutes (They are gold need I say more)
Deer Head (Only animal head I would ever have hanging in my house)
 
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. It is currently raining outside and set to rain through Saturday night so I plan to do a lot of nothing.


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January 3, 2014

Family Friday

Every year we take family photos when I go home for Thanksgiving. We use a picture for the family Christmas card so I thought I would share a few here and our one funny photo we managed to squeeze in. My cousin was in town she joined in on the fun. And yes I am wearing the tulle skirt AGAIN...I can't get enough. 


So this is my wonderful family. My cousin Chloe, my grandmother Sugar, my dad and T.  





This lady right here, well she is pretty much awesome. My cousin Chloe started calling her Sugar so I followed in suit. I mean who wouldn't want to be called Sugar! :) 




We start with a perfectly normal picture...


Then it turns into a funny picture...


Then we laugh! 


I will leave you with this photo. I requested this picture be taken and I am so glad I did....I really do love it! 

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. 
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January 1, 2014

101 in 1001 Days

After reading and re-reading Mackenzie's 101 in 1001 post I finally decided to commit to creating a list and after thinking, searching and writing I finally completed it.
I am a big fan of lists so this was right up my alley. If you decide to write your own list let me know I would love to see what you all come up with. In the mean time take a look at my list if you like!
Starts: January 1, 2014
Ends: September 28, 2016
1)       Travel to Europe
2)      Post 3-4 times a week on my blog for four months months
3)      Work out 3x a week for 3 months
4)      Cook dinner 4-5 nights a week for a month
5)      Take a mental health day and get pampered
6)      Move into a place by myself
7)      Go to three concerts
8)      Go beach camping (Completed 5/2-4/2014)
9)      Visit New Orleans
10)  Visit San Francisco
11)    Learn Spanish
12)   Give up alcohol for a month
13)   Throw a dinner party
14)   Take a photography class
15)   Buy a new lens for my camera
16)   Go skiing out west
17)   Keep a food diary for three months
18)   Find a volunteer opportunity
19)   Buy a nice luggage set
20) Follow this savings plan for one year
21) Go on a weekend getaway by myself
22) Spend NYE in a different city
23) Complete a blog challenge
24) Take my sister on a graduation trip
25) Practice hot yoga for 3 months
26) Buy a bike
27) Go white water rafting
28) Become a foster parent to a dog (Completed 5/7/2014)
29) No shopping for anything unneeded for two months
30) Pay off my credit card bill
31) Learn how to drive a stick shift
32) Watch every episode of One Tree Hill
33) Start a retirement plan
34) Send my parents on a weekend getaway
35) Refinish three pieces of furniture (1 - 4/13/2014)
36) Learn to French braid
37) Invest in a pair of diamond studs
38) Learn how to edit photos better
39) Work out with a personal trainer for a month
40) Visit Christine in Missouri
41) Go without technology for a weekend
42) Watch five black and white movies
43) Help build a house with Habitat for Humanity
44) Come up with my own signature drink
45) Go without chocolate for a month
46) Follow Paleo for two months
47) Volunteer in a foreign country
48) Make a piece of clothing and wear it on the blog
49) Complete a book of devotionals
50) Send a surprise/fun package
51) Pay for a stranger’s meal
52) Write a letter to my 30 year old self to open on my 30th birthday
53) Create a business card for my blog
54) Write a love letter to my future husband
55) Walk into an airport and buy a ticket
56) Take a cooking class
57) Invest in a leather duffel bag
58) Pack for a trip in under 45 minutes
59) Find a small group and join it
60) Finish and hang my wall gallery
61) Create a recipe book
62) Create my own blog challenge
63) Purchase and maintain an address book
64) Be in bed before eleven for two weeks
65) Find my perfect shade of red lipstick
66) Frame and hang my bachelor’s degree
67) Go meatless for a month
68) Go horseback riding
69) Wake up at 5:30 weekdays for two weeks
70) Throw a NYE dinner party
71) Obtain my gun license
72) Give Blood
73) Learn how to change a tire
74) Make macaroons
75) Attend a blogging conference
76) Take a ballroom dancing class
77) Find a mentor
78) Guest post for a blogger friend
79) Ride a train
80) Create a photo album of my travels
81) Give 20 just because gifts
82) Invest in good jewelry display/storage
83) Read 25 new books
84) Tell someone how I truly feel about them
85) Get teeth professional whitened
86) Visit the farmer’s market weekly for a month
87) Go on a picnic
88) Surprise a friend/relative with a weekend getaway
89) Go wine tasting in Napa Valley
90) Reach my ideal size
91) Purchase a tea kettle
92) Complete my Christmas shopping by November 1st
93) Purchase a pair of Christian Louboutins
94) Purchase a sewing machine
95) Get personalized stationary
96) Buy flowers for the house for a month
97) Take a sign language class
98) Create and decorate a bar area
99) Connect with 5 bloggers
100) Spend all day in bed
101) Take a picture each season at the same location and frame all four pictures together

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