SUNNY SIDE UP: Metallic Sweater + Yellow Pencil Skirt

Happy Friday lovelies, I hope you all had a fantastic week and are looking forward to an even better one ahead. I've got a few things on my plate for the weekend including car shopping (fingers crossed) i've been in need, after my car accident last month. I'm also planning on playing catch up on my Engagement album which I have still not put together and hoping to get started on reading Divergent over the weekend. Have you read the book? Thoughts?What are your weekend plans?

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RUNNING 101 - 30X30 - Day 28

Polka Dot Sweater: Forever 21 - Similar Here - $43   //   Mustard Skirt: H&M - Similar Here -  $28   //   

Heels: JLO for Kohls - Same Here - $30   //   Necklace - eBay   //   Belt: Fiore - Similar Here - $32 

I went for my longest/furthest run yesterday and am very proud of myself. As a dancer, running is something that I have never able to do. My stamina and endurance is just not there (although I can dance for 3 hours straight) The last time I ran was freshman year of high school in P.E., so attempting to run without being forced was certainly a reality check of adulthood. Regardless, i've been working towards increasing my distance and decreasing my time. Here are a few things i've learned:

1. Run outside - It's so much easier then being on a treadmill. If you are anything like me then you will likely get bored and that makes running that much harder, especially when starting out.
2. Start Small - When you start any workout regime it's important to know your limits. Walk/Run and it's okay if you walk more than you run. As you progress, you will start to see a shift. Give it time.
3. Get An App - It's so great to be able to track your progress. I use 2 apps simultaneously (there is a reason I promise) Nike Run - which syncs with my Fuelband and 5K Runner
4. Use 5k Runner - After an initial week of running, start using a 5k training app. I use 5k Runner but there are plenty of options. This app's program progresses with you and gives guidance on when to speed up and run or slow down and walk. I've in my second week of the program and highly recommend it. 
5. Commit - There are 7 days in the week, commit to going for a run for 3 of them. Start with 20 minutes and work your way up. You could watch half a tv show or go for a run in 20 minutes, which is a better use of your time?

This weather is ideal for learning to run. As the days get longer, the evening will be the best time for you to get outdoors. You will want to start building habits now that can carry you into warmer months.  

Do you have any suggestions for someone who is starting to run? I'd love your advice!

GREY LACE + MUSTARD SKIRT - 30X30 - Day 8

Lace Top: F21 - Similar Here & Here - $12  //  Mustard Skirt: H&M - Similar Here -  $28

Red Belt: F21 - Similar Here - $23  //  Brown Heels: Guess - Similar Here - $43 

It seems to me that when we get older, we somehow - inexplicably - start to turn into our parents. At what point did "I can't believe they are so lame" turn into "Wow mom, your right, baking banana nut bread on a Saturday night is a great idea!" It baffles me. I see misbehaving children and immediately resist the innate urge to scold them. But wait, that was me. Truth is, that along with the shortage of social skills and genuine lack of energy there are also some wonderful parts to becoming your parents. For example:

- We can learn to cook real dishes. Like with meat and sautéed vegetables.. what?

- Being able to recover things that we ruined in the laundry. Shrunk? Pink Socks? 

You. Can. Handle. It. 

-You realize what a Nazi you are when it comes to household chores. The direction utensils are put into the dishwasher, the importance of dusting on a regular basis, and never -ever- sleeping past 10 AM on the weekends.

- Developing this "anything is possible" attitude. My mother raised us as a single mom, and she learned to fix plumbing, kill ridiculously scary bugs, and create anything she needed. 

My intuitive sense of "DIY" definitely comes from her. 

(although i'm still working on the killing bugs part)

The future looks bright.

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