Changing my Heifer Status

A couple days ago, one of my besties called to express her extreme excitement for Nashville's leg of the Color Run. Have you heard of it?

Of course, she asked me to join her and I, absolutely, said yes! Who wants to miss out on that party? Well, then she goes and challenges me to RUN the whole 5k!!! Say what now girl?!? I had not worked out (or done anything remotely athletic) in over 5 months; and she was talking about running!!! I hate running! Even when I was in shape, I hated running! The Color Run is supposed to be fun...running is not fun. It, actually, makes me sad. Boohoo sad.

Her response to my breakdown...

So, after I got over myself the shock of having to run, this heifer got up at 5:40 this morning and went to the gym.

And now that I have a concrete goal to reach (run a 5K by March 29th), I vowed to get up every morning (Monday through Friday) and take my out-of-shape-heifer-a$$ to the gym. And not only that, I'm picking up a few healthier eating habits as I go. I've got back fat to lose, a gut to flatten and a butt to lift, so pleeeeease say a prayer for me and wish me luck!

By March 29th, I will be no one's heifer.

My very 1st Haul!...by way of H&M

I've always been a huge fan of H&M for their decent quality, high style and low cost clothing, but have always had to love it from afar since there isn't a brick-n-mortar location anywhere near me. I could not have been happier when they started their E-commerce site last fall and just recently got to take advantage of it (along with their winter clearance sale)!

My night was made when I got home for work last night and saw this waiting for me on the sofa!

And here's what I pulled out of that happy bag:

I hope you didn't think I was exaggerating when I said HAUL!

Here it all is in detail with links and the prices that I paid for each item. The sale is no longer, but a few of the items are still on clearance! Here we go!

Black Jersey Top - $4.95

Bright Pink Fine Knit Cardigan - $7.45

Chiffon Blouse - $5

Dark Gray Boyfriend Jeans - $7.60

Gray Fine Knit Cardigan - $7.45

Light Gray Fine Knit Sweater - $7.45

Navy Jersey Blazer - $17.45

Khaki Green Chinos - $14.95

Knit Sweater - $12.45

Dark Purple Skinny Low Jeans - $7.50

Black Coated Superstrech Treggings - $5

Teal Jersey Dress - $8.95

That's 1 blazer, 1 dress, 2 cardigans, 2 sweaters, 1 blouse, 1 top, and 4 pairs of pants! My total cost: $122.52 including tax and shipping!!!

Proud moment.

Credenza Rescue

First of all, Happy MLK Day! I'm at work, but had to show you guys a little change to the Hamilton Living Room!

You may recall it looking like this.

Well, it's gotten quite the upgrade. Do you remember this piece?

My very first vintage furniture purchase and my prized possession.

Here it is in my very first apartment almost 5 years ago.

And here it is in our home in Missouri.

Well, when we moved to Memphis (and lost any real dining space), it was sort of tossed into the hub's man room and was left there to die. Here it is buried under every electronic known to mankind.

Another week in there and she would've been destroyed by the water rings from his beer bottles. So, she has been rescued! She's now safe and sound and the star of the living room. 

She needs some new styling, but isn't she great!?! It took me a few hours to get used to seeing her in our living space, but I'm so totally in love with it now. Plus, I no longer have to worry about her demise by beer bottle water ring any more.

Now I feel the urge to completely restyle the entire space! Pillows, art, rug, accessories...I'm on the lookout for it all!

So, what do you guys think? Is this not the perfect place for my prized possession? Well, at this point, I don't think anyone could tell me any different. (c;