Pinterest Party!

I realize I owe updates on both the Las Vegas Half and the Disney World Half (which was AWE-SOME!).  But in the mean time, I've totally gotten sucked into the abyss known as Pinterest. 

If you haven't gotten yourself on board - do. it.  Now.  You won't regret it!  I held out and held out, and finally was looking at some of my food blogs when my "aha!" moment hit and finally had a chance to try out the "Pin It" button in my browser.

Well, ok you might regret it because it will suck hours out of your life. Once I start looking through my friends "pins" I can't stop.  Must. Close. Browser.

Right now, I'm super into food (as my friends can attest), and that might be all I ever pin, but its a great way to find new ideas for pretty much anything you're interested in. Food, design, style, colors, fashion, you name it - its there.

And no, this is not a sponsored post :)

Happy Newest of Years!

I've been getting harassed for not having posted in *ahem* a long, long time.  Granted, things have been a little hectic and crazy around these parts, but I'm going to vow (yes, a vow) to keep things more timely.

So what better time than to give an update on my 13's Challenge.

Wait, what? What is this 13's Challenge?  I've done a few half marathons, but nothing consistently.  While talking to my good friend Jim, he told me about how he'd done a stretch of half marathons every month, and I thought that would be a good challenge for myself.  But to make it more nerdy because lets face it, I am a sucker for nerdy, I said I'll do 13 half marathons (13.1 miles) in 13 months.  Hence, the 13's Challenge.  Oh so clever, I know.

Anyway, Race #1 was on Sunday, December 4th in beautiful Las Vegas, Nevada for the Rock'n'Roll Half Marathon, or as they were calling it - "Strip at Night."  I'll post a separate entry for that, because it really deserves its own... update (I shan't call it a rant, you can judge for yourself).

Race #2 is quickly approaching - the Walt Disney World Half Marathon on Saturday, January 7th.  Feeling really good with just one more taper run left to do (3 miles tonight before yoga), and then I'll have 3 days of rest prior to the race.  I did well with 3 days of rest for Vegas, so I'm gonna give that a shot again. 

And in the interest of being timely (and maybe encouraging others to do some of these races) I'll be posting more updates about how things go.  Hopefully, fingers crossed, it doesn't turn into a Vegas size debacle.  You'll understand that one when I get that post up.. so stay tuned!

Oh, #1 Most Handsome...

My friends, apparently there is a war being waged that main stream media has not yet discovered.  Lives are being impacted and much is at stake.  What battle is this?

The #1 Most Handsome of course! 

You should definitely click on this link and see what all the fuss is about.  And while you're at it, check out my friend Andrew's blog.  He's a smart cookie (and you decide - is he #1 Most Handsome?)

*Please note, this is a sponsored post, although you might think its spam.   My wonderful friend put me up to this in his quest to achieve #1 Most Handome.  Please feed his ego, and help him out*

April Fools!

Joke is on me - at the last minute, the London assignment got squashed.  So it goes, right?  Well, in the absense of postings on random British inspired moments, I can resume work on the Cupcake Challenge.. of which I am well aware that I'm behind in my submissions.

I just returned home from a trip to Washington, D.C. (my first time, ever) so once I get back into my groove here, I'll post a few pics, tell a few stories, and be on our merry way.

London Calling!

So, the direction of my random musings will be changing a bit over the course of the next few months.  I've accepted a short term assignment in foggy London Town (how many song titles can I throw in here, right?).  While the exact dates of my adventures are to be determined, I should be there for the wedding of Prince William and Kate.. and that fact alone nearly made up my mind to do it.  Just kidding.  Sorta.

I have a lot to do before I bid the US of A adieu, but I'll see if I can get out some of the Cupcake Challenge posts I've not published that are still in my draft folder.  Leave you with some sweets before I share my Adventures Abroad.

I'd love to hear any suggestions for must see places either in England or Europe as a whole - I'm hoping to do a couple side trips while I'm there and expand my country list.

Hooray for England!