25,000 Women and a Few Good Men

Friday, October 19

25,000 Women and a Few Good Men

I DID IT!

Start line

This past weekend I ran my second half marathon in a city I love with a friend I love even more.

The Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco was absolutely phenomenal.  I wish I could say that I trained so well and was super ready and prepared to run by October 14th at 7am....but I wasn't.

I wasn't ready at all.

Sore and smiling!

But I'm telling you race day endorphins sure did kick in at full force! Even though my body wasn't ready it caught up real quick. I was so inspired by all the women coming together to run with their unique motivations and goals. There were women who were fighting cancer, women who had won that fight and women running in memory of those who hadn't. There were mothers and daughters and granddaughters running together. There were co-workers, sisters, friends and even a few husbands/boyfriends in tow. The energy was enormous and contagious and somehow I managed to chug along and reach the end where my lovely finishers medal was waiting for me.

Yes, we got Tiffany's necklaces!

Kudos to Nike for throwing together such an amazing event. I hope to run it again next year with my mom and maybe take advantage of the free Paul Mitchell haircuts and massages afterward.

The thing I love about running is that anyone can do it. Anyone can set a goal, pick a plan and achieve it. It can be as individual or team-oriented as you choose. It can be wherever you choose. No gym membership necessary. What I love the most it that crossing that finish line gives you tons of the 'good stuff' on the inside that allows you to believe that you can do anything.

You are unstoppable. 
You are strong. 
You freakin' rock!

Love, S

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Get and Stay Organized + Giveaway!

Thursday, October 4

Get and Stay Organized + Giveaway!

Hiya lovelies and newest lovelies :)

I'm so glad you are here, welcome!

If you are like me, new months, new seasons and new years remind you to reevaluate your goals, your habits and your overall progress toward the things you desire most in life. Whether its a fitness goal, a career aspiration or getting better at your hobby, staying organized is key to achieving your goals. The following are just a few ideas that have really helped me to stay on top of things and keep stress at bay.

via Apartment Therapy

Make any system you like work for you

We are always getting tons of 'tips and tricks' for how to do this and how to do that and maybe they never seem to fit into your actual life. No need to throw out the baby with the bathwater! Pick and choose and tweak to make good suggestions realistic for you.

Via Google

Organize a little at a time regularly

Each night, or morning, go through your tasks and goals for the day. Be sure to prioritize them and have a plan to accomplish them. When papers come in, file them immediately. When you arrive at home take the extra 5 minutes to put away your clothes and belongings. Quick steps like these will save you stress later on.

Via Real Simple

Do an organization overhaul regularly

Re-asses your main priorities and align your months, weeks and days to match. Clean out that junk drawer. Go through your entire closet for items to donate, sell or keep. Re-organize your file cabinet and shred unnecessary documents as well as making digital copies when possible. Update the calendar with events and deadlines for the following month. These regular tune-ups will give you a fresh start and keep you on track. Be creative!

If you have any organization ideas that work great for you I'd love to hear them. Let's help each other out, comment below!

Also, check out my girl Deidre's Birthday Giveaway!! I've got a few goodies on there for you lovelies so enter soon and tell your friends!

Love, S

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