The Perfect Military Jacket

I know its only mid-August but I can't help it...I am ready for Fall!! And in my area of the country, I'd say we have atleast another month of warm weather before we get the glorious crisp mornings and falling leaves that make up Fall.

Anyway, the heat is not keeping me from endulging in some Fall shopping. Besides looking for a great new pair of knee high boots, I've been looking for the perfect army green military jacket. Definitely want it to be tailored for a womens body (not big and boxy) and work as a transition jacket for those slightly chilly Fall evenings. One problem...haven't found it yet! I've seen a few in random shops but haven't been able to find just the right fit. So my search continues...any suggestions!?

What's your Fall fashion must-have?!

Angel Runner

This morning marked our second race of the "running season" and I was definitely not feeling great. One of those days where I wasn't feeling that MOTIVATION needed to power through the run. I had about 1/3 of the race left and had slowed down to a walking pace...then out of nowhere...an angel appeared! Okay so it wasn't a heavenly being with wings or some out of body experience...But it was a complete stranger, an Angel Runner, motivating me to pick it up and keep running!!

She ran up beside me, looking even more exhausted than me, and grabbed my shoulder saying...

AR: Come on, you can make it! We're almost there!
Me: Okay, okay let's go!
AR: If I push you to run then I have to too!
Me: *Laughing* Thank you! I really needed that!!

We continued to run and repeated to eachother "We're almost there! Come on!"

As we made it into the final turn, I boosted up my speed and ran through a dense pack of runners. After crossing the finish, I looked back to find my Angel Runner that had motivated me to push through the finish. She was nowhere to be seen! I kept walking and looking for her so I could thank her for befriending a stranger and helping me...I could never find her. Like she was never there at all!

Sometimes people come in and out of your life from brief moments when you really need them! So thank you Angel Runner for helping me out today! It reminded me how important and amazing a kind word or action from a stranger can be.

Has anyone else encountered the kindness of a stranger or been that Angel for a complete stranger? Human kindness should never be underestimated.

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!!

I'M ENGAGED!!!

And I'm back to blogging!!!

After taking the summer off from blogging...unintentionally of course..I had such a busy summer that I just ran out of time! BUT I'm back! Here's the scoop on my summer...


First off - I got ENGAGED!!! My fiance and I have been together forever! We were high school sweethearts and had to do the long distance relationship thing for awhile during the college years but finally last year, we got to be in the same place together! :) He popped the question on June 4th and I was beyond excited! I'm so blessed to be marrying such an incredible man!

Next up - Signed up for my first HALF MARATHON!! I'm running in the Nike Womens Marathon in San Francisco and am so pumped about it!! Ofcourse I am a little worried about all the steep hills but hopefully I can kick up my training and be somewhat prepared. PLUS all the finishers get a Tiffany's necklace...talk about motivation!!

Other than these two major events - my summer has involved working full time and wedding planning! It's been a great few months and I definitely ready for cooler weather and the crisp feeling of Fall.

How was your summer?! Hope all of you are happy and healthy!!