Monday, February 27, 2017

Disney Princess Enchanted 10k VLOG!

It's Monday everyone! I apologize for being MIA here last week. No excuse, just didn't do anything worth blogging, haha! This past weekend was a magical one for me which you already know if you follow me on Instagram because I COMPLETED THE DISNEY PRINCESS ENCHANTED 10K!!

Y'all know I have been excited and pumped for these 6 miles for a long time so to finally cross that finish line and get that beautiful bling put around my neck was a dream come true. Today I am just sharing a quick vlog I put together from the race expo on Thrusday and the 10k on Saturday. Don't worry though! I will do a blog post later with a complete race recap, plenty of pictures, and my top tips and recommendations. If you have any questions PLEASE contact me. Comment below, message me on Instagram, or email me! I know I had a TON of questions before I signed up for a Disney race and really appreciated a sweet blogger friend answering all of mine :)

I went to Magic Kingdom yesterday to celebrate and show off the bling, so expect a post recapping my day there too. LOTS OF MAGIC TO COME!

Enjoy the video! I hope it inspires you to sign up for a race yourself!


Talk to you soon!

xoxo
Friday, February 17, 2017

Spontaneous Miscellaneous- TV & Movie Edition

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all have a fun or relaxing weekend planned. I am so happy to be over my cold and am ready to run early tomorrow morning. After that I plan to relax and catch up on some school work :) 
I have several things this week that I am excited to share with you! Here is what I have been up to lately.

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Lion
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I have no words for how amazing this movie was. It is more of a documentary style movie and tells the true story of Saroo Brierly and it is no mystery as to why this film has won so many awards. This is a heartfelt journey of a lost boy in India who is eventually adopted by an Australian couple who love him unconditionally. Saroo struggles after 20 years to identify himself and works to solve the puzzle of where his real home is. Nicole Kidman was beautiful as the adoptive mother in this movie and played the part perfectly. This movie is quite intense and jarring at parts, but if you can handle it I suggest seeing it. 

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Brave
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While we are talking about movies, I thought I would share that I finally rented the Disney movie Brave off of Amazon Prime and was less than impressed. I didn't know really what to expect but I wasn't a huge fan which makes me kind of sad. What are your thoughts?

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Kevin Can Wait
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Now a TV Show I have recently been hooked on watching with my mom is Kevin Can Wait which comes on once a week. This show has Kevin James in it so you know it is going to be funny. A quick 30 minute laugh is a perfect break mid-week.

And of course I am still obsesssssing over Gilmore Girls like a mad woman. Mad. What I am going to do with my life once I finish it, I don't know.
What TV Shows and Movies have you been loving recently? Let me know. I love suggestions.

Talk to you next week. xoxo
Monday, February 13, 2017

Black Jumpsuit!

Happy Monday Day y'all. Today I thought I would share a quick outfit post featuring this super fancy (yet feels like pajamas!) jumpsuit. I am all about things that are stylish and comfortable at the same time. I wanted to add a big statement with the necklace and not much other jewelry. 

I hope y'all enjoy the fresh start of your week, I will talk to you on Wednesday!

xoxo
Friday, February 10, 2017

Animal Kingdom VLOG!

Happy Friday everyone! I am sick in bed today with a cold and thought I would compile some clips from Animal Kingdom from a few weeks ago! I love me some Disney time and I can't wait to go to Magic Kingdom in two weeks after the Princess 10k! You can expect plenty of Disney posts and vlogs in the future :) Don't forget to read my Animal Kingdom Recap and Recommendations post if you haven't already! Enjoy! Have a great weekend. I will be in bed watching Gilmore Girls all weekend if you need me.


xoxo
Monday, February 6, 2017

My Favorite Online Disney Shops!

Happy Monday everyone! I thought for today's blog post I would do something a little differently. I thought that today I would share one of my favorite things with you and that would be Disney things. I love looking for cute clothing and accessories online for any day at the parks. I thought I would share some awesome online shops that I love to gather inspiration from when planning my park apparel. Why not dress cute for every occasion??
This shop is one that I have loved for a very long time! Their shirts feel like an average shirt, but aren't too thick for a hot day at the park which I love. They wash fine and are sure to be a HIT! I own two of them and love them both. So witty and cute. 

I ordered from this shop about a month ago for my Animal Kingdom day and their shirts are SO SOFT! Yes, they are cute but they are also extremely comfortable. 

I haven't ordered from this shop yet, even though I plan to eventually because it is a combination of my two favorite things, Disney and Monograms. Their shop sells out quickly each time it opens so you have to stay alert on their Instagram when things go on sale. They have SO many products and styles of every design. So preppy and cute!
I first found these people through their YouTube Chanel and obsessed over their shop for a long time. They have such cute tops for each park. I ordered this top recently and can't wait to wear it to the parks soon. It is very light and soft and I am very impressed. I recommend them too!
This shop sells the cutest little buttons for only 4 dollars! I am awaiting my first two buttons from them. They are such cute little accessories with witty and cute saying to make a statement with your outfit or to add to your backpack.
You have seen me use her cute Disney coffee cozys before and I am still obsessed. I ordered a few more recently, some Disney related, some not. Her shop too sells out quickly so you have to follow her Instagram for details about when her shop opens. She also can do custom orders.

There are some of my favorite online Disney shops to name a few! I hope you have a great rest of your week! Talk to you on Wednesday :)

xoxo
Friday, February 3, 2017

Spontaneous Miscellaneous (My favorite things & life update!)

Happy Friday! This week flew by but I'm not complaining! This weekend, I am going to a concert at my church after my long run tomorrow morning pray for me. Come Sunday my dad and grandpa are watching the Super Bowl while my Grandma, Mom, Sis, and I watch a movie. I love me some football but I am more of a college fan, and don't have a dog in the fight for this years big game. Who are you cheering for? I am in it for the hot wings #whoswithme ?!

Tonight I am sharing my favorite things of the week! These are just my favorite kinds of posts. Grab a cup of something hot and pull up a chair. Let me tell y'all about life lately.

I am writing this post through swollen eyes because tonight my sister and I went to the movies to see a Dog's Purpose. WOWZA I cried like a baby the whole time. Like BOO.HOO.CRYING. I may have been crying a little more than the others in the theater because of the passing of our sweet Prissy in December, but everyone was still pretty shaken up. Such a sweet movie and goes by so quickly. I love dogs #somebodyholdme

Okay this is something I have only recently gotten into but I am SO obsessed...and that would be hot teas. I haven't tried a ton yet but there are plenty of flavors on my "to try list". So far I am obsessed with Peppermint Tea from Octavia Tea and the Ginger Peach from The Republic of Tea. What teas are your favorite? Let me know!

Beauty & The Beast EVERYTHING!
This may sound kind of crazy, but I have been obsessed with everything Beauty & The Beast recently. My sister and I are considering going on opening day to see the new movie at Disney Springs. I have watched the trailer a million times and loved the final trailer that came our this week! 
So many of my favorite online Disney shops all have such cute merchandise for sale that has to do with Beauty and The Beast, and I am so overwhelmed. 
For instance, I am obsessed with these coffee cozys from Catherine Mason!
These monogrammed Chip shirts are also too cute to handle #someonesavemybankaccount

I have also been singing Tale As Old As Time about 160,855 times a day so that's great too :)
Disney Princess Enchanted 10K Medal
Lastly, I can't wait to get my sweaty hands on this GORG medal after my 10k in only 3 weeks EEEK!

Speaking of running, last weekend I ran in the Lady Track Shack 5k and LOVED this race. I look forward to running it again next year. So many beautiful women running for such a good cause (plus everyone was in pink!) The medal was so cute!

PLANTS
HOWEVER... possibly my favorite part was receiving a plant afterwards which I have now planted in a monogrammed pot, and paired with a tiny bamboo. It completely brightened up my room, and I am now trying to try out my green thumb :) We shall see!

Well that is all for tonight folks! I hope you enjoy your weekend. Follow me a long my weekend over on my Instagram story :) Love y'all!

xoxo
Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Running Essentials

Hey y'all, happy Monday! I have ran a couple races now and enjoy running several times a week and thought I would share with you my running essentials. I am no marathoner and don't plan to be, but running is something so good for my mental health and something that relieves a lot of stress. Plus, it is easy to start and anyone can do it. Although no equipment is really required for running, I find that if it is something you are going to do regularly, it can help to have items that make it a tad easier. These are my bits and bobs that I never go for a run (or walk!) without.


Okay this is the most expensive thing on the list and not nessesary but it has changed the game for me. You can track your runs, pace, use as a timer, save your runs to compare to each time, save the map of what your route was previously, input a training method for a certain distance, etc.. It is a great running watch for not a bad price. If you are looking into making running a bit more serious or have an important run coming up, this one gets five starts in my book :)

Y'all, I love this thing. You may see many runners using backpacks or fanny packs when they run but I find this SO much better. It blends in with the band of your shorts or pants and is hardly noticeable. It is light weight yet can hold as little or as much as you would like. It comes in multiple colors, but I use it in black so that it is less noticeable. I slip my phone in there usually but if I decided to walk to the closest ice cream shop a couple miles away, it could easily hold my credit card or some cash too without it going anywhere. I LOVE THIS THING!

This is really just a preference thing. I ran for a while with long chord earbuds and was never really bothered with it, especially with my FlipBelt holding my phone. However, when I got the new iphone 7, I realized it no longer had a headphone jack. This was the point in which I really had no choice but to purchase these blue tooth earbuds from Amazon, and y'all I don't know how I ran without them. You can skip songs and turn up or down the volume right behind your ear and run freely without a big chord swinging and whacking you. This is so convenient and even though it isn't a "can't run without" item, it definitely makes it a bit more enjoyable. 

I can't stress the importance of getting the right shoes. I am no expert so I am not going to reccomend any but instead I will say that if you are going to be training for a race or running regularly, I would go to a running place near you and have someone help you find the proper shoes. Track Shack here in Orlando has great professional runners who will help size and fit your shoes. They helped me recognize things about my feet and my running patterns I never knew. My shoes were on sale for only $60 dollars and they feel fantastic. The guy that helped me was awesome. I recommend going to a place similar. The last thing you want are ankle, knee, or hip injuries because you were running in the wrong shoes.


Okay, I know this may sound crazy but if I am dressed in a cute matching running outfit, I run faster with more confidence, especially with other people. This may seem silly, but if you are considering running, go get yourself a cute new running outfit and feel fabulous! Monogramming your running shorts never hurt either. 

Okay my mother-like personality is going to come out here but if you are a young girl running alone, don't be stupid. Pepper spray is easy to hold in one hand while you run. I never run during dark hours however, there are always crazys (and often times crazy wild life too!) regardless of the time of day. You need to physically keep yourself safe with proper gear but also keep yourself safe when running alone too. I tell you this because I love you ;)

That is alllll of my favorite things to have when running! What are your workout or running essentials? Let me know in the comments below! Talk to you soon!

xoxo