I May Be Obsessed With Breakfast

I just can't help myself to a large hearty breakfast when I have the chance. I even wake up early so I can have breakfast, and if you know me you know I can be ready in five minutes if that means I can sleep longer. 

Here's what I had yesterday morning 

2 eggs scrambled 

4 pieces of bacon 

1 baby bell cheese

2 piece of toast 

I Batman glass of chocolate milk 

...and I could have gone for seconds on the bacon! (But who couldn't) 

Happy Saturday everyone!!

Happily Back in California - not running

Hiatus much?!

Anyways, long story short I may be the only person on the planet who would rather live in California than Hawaii. However, I must say I loved going running on The Big Island. It was really humid and there was normally a pretty steady breeze, so it was almost like air conditioning (Also that crazy person who enjoys humidity)

Buttttt, I'm back in California and I'm so happy to be! Unfortunately, my knee was acting up for a while and I just lost the desire to run and after 2 weeks, it just didn't look like it was coming back. After reading a post by The Hungry Runner Girl, about how much muscle you lose after 1 week, 2 week... etc I was really demotivated to start again in such bad shape (weird how that works right?).

I have gotten back on the horse though. My boyfriend Kyle and I went hiking, to a local spot we've gone to many times in the past year, and we were just hiking the trail and I just had to take off. Only for a short sprint, but I had it. I got that desire back. Even when I get home from work and my ankles feel like they're ready to fall off, I want to run. I may not be where I was when I left off, but that passion is back. And that is something to celebrate! Also, check out the view!

What do you do when you lose the running bug?


How do you handle injuries? How do you cross train?


Where's your favorite place to hike?

Running with Beks - In Photos

We mostly walked and talked, but it was some nice after-work-wind-down-time.

Every time I walk past these bars I remember how when I was little I used to run behind them while walking to main street with my family... Clearly I can no longer fit. (PS I'm wearing a shirt while running!!)

Anyone else remember sucking the honey out of these flowers? I used to do it all the time, a friends was like "oh try this" so I did. I can't wait to teach this to my niece. Fun snack!

Every where I go! 

I really do live in one of the most beautiful places. I love all the pretty houses. I'm convinced that I will live in more than one of these houses in my lifetime. I'm hoping the houses in Hawaii are just as cool!

I took a photo next to this when I started kindergarten. I haven't found that photo yet, but when I do I'll show you =) 

As you can see, it was a good day!

What do you love about the town you live in?

Do you go back to the place you grew up, just to remember?

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Birthday Week | Birthday Day!

I feel like on your birthday, even though it's tempting to sleep in, you have to wake up early to fully enjoy the day! My day started with a double date at breakfast. Kyle and I had breakfast with his sister (My best friend Kelsey) and her boyfriend Joe, at the place I always went to as a kid. I had my usual bacon and eggs, but it was even better since it was at Sierra House.

Then we met with friends and made the trek up to Daffodil Hill... which to our dismay was closed for the season. We parked outside anyways and we could see the hills of daffodils and the roaming peacocks, it was beautiful! And worth the drive.

Abby's first time at Munnerlyn's Ice Cream aka best ice cream in town!

I couldn't be happier having Thai Food for lunch with my friends Emilee and Abby, because whenever I visit them at Sonoma State we always have either Indian or Thai food. It's a tasty tradition!

Look what Kyle got me for my birthday, does he know me or what!!! I love it! And this way when I go running at night, cars will see me a lot better. Plus, that swish just makes me go that much faster I swear!

WINE TASTINGGGGG
I've finally found a wine I enjoy. Not just one I enjoy from a certain winery, but that I pretty much like across the board. Mascato. It's sweeter, and fruity. I'm not really a red person. And when you go wine tasting, chips and salsa taste so much better!

We finished the night with a new episode of Greys Anatomy, because Abby and I are addicted. Not a Thursday goes by with out Grey's. It's a bonding point. 

Birthday Week | Yosemite

I couldn't believe how excited I got for this trip the night before, I could hardly sleep! So I stayed up a little later, and put together snacks to take. Everything got eaten by either me or my nephew.

My mom, Brother, his wife and 2 kids, and myself met at the local waffle house beforehand and had a great breakfast! Watching my nephew eat is probably one of my favorite things ever. He makes it look like so much fun!

I slept almost the entire way there, headphones in, it was some of the best sleep I've had in a while.   Call me crazy, but I love sleeping in the car because it's moving. I think I'm a prime candidate for a water bed!

My brother and I both wearing the hats I got him for Christmas from Bass Pro Shop =)

Favorite photo of the day!

Anyways after we got there, we loaded Dustin into the backpack and set out to Yosemite Falls. My niece brought her ipod (she's only 9) and took pictures of almost everything I'm sure! It was so much fun holding my little simba up to the falls and letting him have an unobstructed view! (Photos of that to come!)

Dinner was a rip off, but who am I to complain, they had gluten free pasta!!! And after the long day of hiking everywhere I had quite the appetite. I'll save you from seeing the photo, because it looked less than appealing.

The one photo I got of the falls.. my family is just too darn cute, so I was distracted =)

And yes, that was taken while we driving home... after which I promptly fell asleep.



Have you ever been to Yosemite? Where was your favorite place?


Ever forget to take photos of the place your actually there to visit?

Where do you love going on family vacations? Camping, day hikes, beach trips?

Birthday WEEK!

While I was living with my aunt in Brentwood (that awesome place I went Running in the Rain!) she introduced "birthday week" to me. She celebrates her birthday all week on her birthday week, rightfully so! I think since we can't have "birthday month/year" birthday week is completely acceptable.

Well, it's my birthday week! Last year was my 21st birthday, and I had some wine, raspberries, chocolates, and bought myself a new Redbook magazine. My friend Katelyn got me the book Forgotten God (one of the 20 books I haven't finished).

Birthday WEEK (2013)

*Going to Yosemite*

*RUNNING WITH FRIENDS*

*Seeing the movie The Croods*

*Visiting Daffodil Hill*

*Wine Tasting*

*A night on the town*

And that's only the planned stuff, I'm pumped. I do have 4 days of work in there, but I have a feeling that wont get me down! 

As for my run today, today I took the day off. But since Beks didn't run yesterday I introduced her to my treadmill. She mostly did incline work at a low speed, but it's so fun that she enjoys sweating as much as I do.

 I on the other had stood next to her changing the music every five second with 90's and early 00's classics.

Yellow Light Much?

 We have a breakfast date (waffles and running) for Thursday.. best birthday week ever!



Do you celebrate birthday week?

What's your favorite wine? 
          -personally I'd rather have chocolate milk, but I'm giving it a chance!

Where in Northern California is your favorite place to visit? I need to experience all of it before I move to Hawaii!!! (42 days, not like I'm counting...)

Running in the Rain!

First off last night Beks and I were sleepy so we only did 2 and a half miles last night, it was good and I slept really well afterwards! (I tried running with a fanny pack last night, it was great for carrying my keys and such, but I couldn't handle how it bounced and kept moving out of place)

Today I went with my family to Brentwood to see the rest of my family. We always have a big Easter and this was no exception. This is my cousin Mandy and her daughter, the littlest one of the bunch, and we all join in to hide her eggs. (She got money and almond joys!)

Even though it was sprinkling a little we went nearby to take a walk. I was hoping I could sneak in a run so I brought everything I'd need and changed right before we left.

It was beautiful! Especially with the sun peaking through the clouds.

Only problem with the clouds, is rain... Around a mile and a half for the family, (I ran ahead and then came back) it started POURING rain. The soaked in seconds kind of rain, and it was so much fun! Jogging between the trees but even under the trees we couldn't get shelter,then giving up because once your soaked there's not much that you can do. It's my favorite moment from today, hands down.

Do you have a running bag? Where do you put your keys/phone? 

What's your favorite Easter tradition?

A beautiful Saturday!

It was super busy today at the store today, just be Easter time!! We saw over 200 people and normally 100 is a lot! So this was even more hectic. I decided I wasn't going to make dinner. I got out my trusty Thai Food menu and ordered some Red Curry.

Instead of eating what they gave I brought it home, oven cooked some chicken, shredded it and, mixed if with the curry and put it with rice. It has to be one of my favorite meals (I know I say that a lot, but really!!).



And as for my run last night, it was a good one. As soon as I got back home I wanted to go running again.

And check out my sky today It was so beautiful with the rain clouds coming in. And I love water towers, they make me think of home! Ever gone running in the rain?

Have a wonderful Easter!

Does anyone have a Garmin? I've seen them, and I like the benefits that they have, is there an off brand that's virtually the same?

I found some money in the dryer

Even if it is my own, I love finding money in the washing mashing or the dryer when I swear I checked all the pockets!

Look how happy this sight is!!

This happy sight gained me $40

Have you ever ordered something and thought it was clear and ended up laughing when you received it? Yes, No? Well that's what happened to me.. I ordered some scrambled eggs with cheese and diced ham. The cheese never showed up, but here's my plate :/ ill be more specific next time (but yes, it was delicious!)

Tonight is one of those nights where I worked all day and I'm already sore before I start my run. Beks will be here in about 10 minutes though, so this butt needs to get into gear! I'll let you know how it goes!

What's the strangest thing that's come back after you ordered it pretty clearly?

What gets you into gear when you're not looking forward to your run?

               -thinking of the high I get afterwards!

Any fun traveling plans for Easter this coming weekend?

Unusual Eating Habits?

My usual breakfast items would include yogurt, a banana, scrambled eggs, or cereal... But Look what I found! These donuts were on sale at Nugget Market and fell in love! It's not too often I get to have delicious gluten free donuts so having maple glazed ones was a breakfast must today! (Yes I'll be running tonight!)

(I'm also love reusing my pasta sauce jars! I fill them up with instant breakfast and a shot of espresso the night before and stick it in the fridge for a nice cold latte in the morning!)

I saw this Nike shirt "I do it in the rain" and every thing in me wants it! I may not run in it, but it'd be the perfect shirt to wear on a day off!

When I told you I was addicted to the local taco truck, I wasn't kidding. I haven't had it seven days consecutively... but I may have had it 7 our of the past 10 days (Is that really so bad?! It's good for me, and I switch it up between chicken and carnitas)

That Girl Who Runs At Night

I've never really been an early morning runner, I just can't seem to get up before I HAVE to... Last summer when I decided to start running, it was difficult to get into, but then Katelyn and I went running at night its been a habit ever since.

Finally!!! It's not ice cold after work and we can go again! And Beks decided to join today! Yay for starting her running addiction.

 (I'm normally not this mismatched but Beks started out in all black, so I though I should put on bright running shorts on so that we'd be seen... plus they're super cool!)

 The girls, Myself, Beks, and Katelyn! Aren't we cool! 

Fun fact, Beks and my pace are super close, as well as our stride, It's wonderful!!! =)

I'ts probably abnormal that I run with my hair down, but I like it because it creates a breeze, or when it's wet from the sprinklers it cools me off extra! 

This is after our run. My friend Joe saw us coming up my driveway and decided to pull up and say hi... (We only thought we were being kidnapped for about 3 second before we recognized the car)

Are you an early morning runner or a night runner?

Do you wear reflectors/head lamp or just bright colors? 

Have you found that person who matches your pace?! 

Run or Dye! My Very First 5k

The Run or Dye was my first 5k and it was so much fun! I was a little disappointed because I used my Nike running app and it only tracked 2.38 miles... which seems a little short of a 5k (3.11miles)... but it was a lot of fun and we made new friends and got new ideas =) Here's some of my favorite pictures!

Emilee and I before we got covered!!
(I need to get one of those fancy iphone holders for running! Or cordless headphones!)

And after!! You can't see it, but my tongue was clearly bright blue! Glad it was just corn starch!

Emilee, Matt, Jimmy, and Myself. We met them at the starting line, and made sure we were ahead of the them whole time. Our personal best!

Of course our towns street fair was the same day.. we got some looks, people to photos with us, we were local celebrities for a day. My nephew wasn't a fan though, he wouldn't come near me! (Smart choice kiddo!)

It was a good time. I admire those who wore bandannas through the dye zones. Or the guy in the banana suit who kept cheering us on, very encouraging and funny! 

Mud Run, Tough Mudder, 10k next?! Hopefully Hawaii is a running state!

Ever done The Color Run, Run or Dye or something similar? How was your experience?

Do you have a music armband? Brand? Suggestions?

What's your favorite race to do for fun? as opposed to making it a PR

My Dress Obsession, Chipotle(again), and a NEW Sports Bra

I wouldn't call it a "problem" because who can have too many dresses really?!
I'm getting really excited for Hawaii (ps I'm moving to Hawaii in two months!), and so I may have been adding a few more and more to my collection that has overflown from one drawer to that drawer and part of my closet!

So my friend Beks took pictures of me in them today (I'm going to miss how beautiful this place is!)

 I may or may not be infatuated with this color! $20 @ Ross

 Hawaiian dress for Hawaii is a must! $15 @ the flea market!

Because I just love this photo she got =)

Anddd we did go to Chipotle again, because we were already half way there and just couldn't say no! I mean who could!? I got the same thing so I wont bore you with another photo, but on the way we decided to take awesome showing off my new bright blue sports bra, that happens to perfectly match my blue shoes. here's what she got (I really do have the best friends)

(personally I'm a sidewalk runner, but I'm enjoying the country roads more and more. Haven't found any amazing trails here yet though)

Chipotle and the Elliptical

I'm pretty sure if I had to live off of one food for the rest of my life it would be Chipotle (or the taco truck that I visit too often!). Beks and I went there today, and while normally I could down the whole thing, I held back and saved some for later. Check out her colorful bowl!

My first day on the elliptical. I love how low impact it is! I will definitely be using this on days I need a break but could still use some good cardio! 

Anddd look! Who got a new sports bra to match their awesome running jacket!! (It's reversible so like my friend suggested, I can just turn it inside out when one side gets sweaty... not sure how that will work out)

Has anyone tried the veggie bowls/ salads at Chipotle!? I'm dying for reviews, I just can't help but get the barbacoa or the steak every. single. time!

That Awkward First Post

Now this may be awkward, but you know when an idea hits you like a ton a bricks and at first you're like "could it be" and then "this is it!"... and it just keeps going! After all that, here I am. You're now invited to read about all of my food choices, running adventures (yes every run is an adventure!), travels, and day to day life! Enjoy the ride!

(Awk first photo of me. Check out my new running jacket!! I might be in love!!)