pounding the pavement

I know at some point in our lives we have tried to take the easy way out. It just seemed--well-- easier. Believe me, I would know. This semester has been overwhelmingly busy, but I have found that if I make myself a list and just start doing whatever it is that needs to be done everything manages to get done on time! 

This semester I have avoided making excuses for myself not working out. Some days I just can not bring myself to do any physical activity and others I just don't have time. I realized the best thing to do its just workout when you can and not stress about missing a day or two during the week. I have made a genuine effort to enjoy running and I can really tell it is making a difference. I have so much more energy and running is a great workout! 

Sometimes it takes a little motivation. I got a super cute pair of new running shoes, an awesome ipod that tracks my runs, and lots of cute school supplies for getting things done. 

The little things can make a big difference in my attitude towards something. 

Just remember, procrastinating and making excuses may hold you off for a little while but eventually you will have to just 

POUND THE PAVEMENT. 

obsessed: super comfy and cute (Nordstroms)

school supplies from lifeguard press

words of wisdom

School can be totally overwhelming at times, but just take it 

a little bit at a time and you will be surprised how

much you are able to accomplish! 

Fall Favorite: Texas State Fair!

If you can eat it, you can fry it at the Texas State Fair. In fact they are

famous for the random things they fry like butter, beer, pizza, 

PBJ sandwiches.. the list is literally endless!

We (meaning Chase and Alex) tried fried pizza, 

fried sausage gravy and biscuits, and a churro.

Brielle and I tried fried samoa Girl Scout cookies that were actually

delicious! 

The day we went the State Fair's iconic symbol Big Tex caught on fire and burned down.

 The best part of the fair is the animals!

 precious baby goats

 parade

 fried biscuits and gravy

 buh-bye Big Tex

Fried pizza... they had some grumpy tummies after that!

Fit Friday! My Halloween Costume Workout

Halloween is creeping up on us! My favorite part about Halloween is decorating pumpkins, drinking hot cider, and eating chili, but this year I was invited to my first GROWNUP Halloween party. I wanted to get as fit as I was this summer before I try squeezing into a costume! Especially because I know there will be tons of pictures taken. (groan...) 

 I have been doing this QUICK and FUN workout once or twice a day along with a short run.

What I wish I was wearing Wednesday

What I wish I was wearing Wednesday...
Stubbs and Wooten Slippers!
I love how classy and practical they are for fall.
Definitely on my wish list!

A Day at the Museum: New York City Part II

Our day two explorations included much anticipated apple cider donuts and apple cider from the Union Square Farmer's Market! So so so yummy!

I loved how quaint the little market was amongst all the HUGE buildings surrounding it. 

We took the Subway down to the American Museum of Natural History which is where the movie Night at the Museum takes place! 

 so happy about our apple cider donuts and apple cider! 

 leash children too funny!

 doggy carrying his doggy bag.. how well behaved!

 John Lennon memorial 

New York City Part I

Friday I was sitting at Einstein's waiting for my next class to start when I ran across an American Airlines fare sale. I saw a super cheap flight to Manhattan and got all excited that I would get to visit my sister over fall break (which started the next day). Anyways, silly me Manhattan airport is in Kansas. Who knew?! But as luck would have it, I found an equally good steal on a flight to Newark. I have only been into the big city a few times and none really that I remember, so I was very excited to get to visit the Big Apple and see my little sister at NYU! 

 I am such a creature of habit. I love having cereal for breakfast!

Washington Square Park 

 China town smelled like fish. Pewww

 Subway!

 Looking a tad exhausted after exploring all day 

 Ferris Wheel in Toys'R'Us

Hudson River Pier