{Moments :: Memories}

  This week is going to be a week of change. For my family, for Steven, for me.   I have set a challenge for myself and that is: enjoy each and every moment.  I get too caught up in silly things, such as waiting for an online sale to begin or what posts I might be missing on Instagram that I miss out on moments -- and then, they're simply memories.
The most special memories I have are of moments where I was truly engaged with what was going on. Those are the memories that I cherish, and I want more of them. This week, in which I say "see you later" to my older brother and boyfriend, I am going to challenge myself to be completely involved and engaged with everything happening around me.
Yes, that might mean less time on social media, but I think ahead a week when I'm sitting at home doing diddly squat and I'll have my phone and computer sitting next to me, but will I have those boys with me? Nope. This is their time...not my time.   My older brother leaves on Thursday & Steven leaves this weekend. Challenge: accepted!     Are you challenging yourself to anything this week?

Tuesday Trends :: Sliced

Loving this design seeds palette:

There is so much back to school talk in the air, but I'm not quite ready to rid my life of rich, summer tones. Coral and yellow have me dreaming of a sunny boardwalk somewhere! These bright colors would warm up any room and have me feeling fresh and ready to tackle the day. Not to mention I would be one happy girl nomming on a grapefruit every morning.

Where are you finding color inspiration?

Last Week's Workouts

Lat week I actually got in all of my runs! As scheduled! It's a miracle, and just in time for my schedule to change ;)

I keep my runs during the week pretty simple knowing I had 9 miles on Saturday.

My long run went pretty well - had a little discomfort in my shins/calves in the first couple of miles but felt good in the second half of the run.  I had to add on the last couple of miles in town after I ran out of trail - thank goodness for the drillfield :)

Before my run I ate some Gu Chomps -- oh my word. They are so good! I had the watermelon flavor & I am seriously dying to have them again.

Next weekend I have 10 miles on my plate & believe it or not there is only about 4 more weeks until the Hokie Half! I decided to run that race as I should - a 13.1 mile glorified training run.  I won't be "racing", I won't feel like dying at the end, I will be training. Just with a free t-shirt and people cheering me on to the end :)

I know I'm going to have to fight myself against the race mentality that I'll get caught up in, but I need to be smart! I don't have time to take off & recover from running the race hard.  And this course ain't no stroll along the beach either - we're gonna have to work it up the hills!

This week I'm starting to bump up my mid-week runs! Instead of 3-4-3 I'm going to 3-5-3. Changes in my plan make me so excited for the future race day :) I feel like it's getting closer & closer!

Have a great week!

Sunday Verse

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Psalm 91:14-16

Happy Sunday, friends!

Five on Friday :: Sweet & Girly Spaces

From time to time, or maybe every day, I get on Pinterest and swooooon over the pretty living spaces I see. I wouldn't call myself an interior decorator by any means, but I still love to look at, plan out & envision sweet & girly accents for my room.

Here are five of my favorites!

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Happy Friday!