HP, hunger games, or TWD???

March is almost over! I can't believe I've made it. I've missed sweets so much, my mouth has literally watered at times just looking at all that I've been missing out on. 

But anyway.....

I decided as a reward I would buy a fun running shirt, but I can't decide which one! Help me!!!! 

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I like them all, I just can't decide. Help!!

Spring list!

It's officially spring and time to bring out the spring list! 

• have a picnic 

• go to the zoo

• go on a sunrise hike

• dye Easter eggs

• go on a bike ride 

• go see flowers 

• chalk up the driveway 

        | run the thanksgiving point half-marathon | 

What are some other fun spring activities you like to do? 

A runner's playlist

I'm so happy that it's warm outside and lighter longer! I can finally run again and I'm feeling so good! Each week I improve, I'm more excited for the next long run! 

 I love the feel of pushing myself to the next level. I love the fresh air and sunshine beating down on my back. I love the freedom, seeing places with a new perspective, falling in love with the place I live. I love coming home and telling my husband how far I went because he's always so proud of me. I love the sore muscles the next day because they mean I worked hard. I love the runner's high. I love the camaraderie runners have. I love that it's just me and the pavement. And I love the time I get to listen to some of my favorite songs.

I've been thinking a lot about how music affects my running. I've been trying to come up with the perfect playlist for myself. Today I enjoyed every song that came on during my run. Not all of them pushed me to go harder or faster, but each one made me so happy to be alive.

Here are some of my favorites from today's run:

Make the money- Macklemore and Ryan Lewis 

Catching cold- Andrew McMahon 

Change- Taylor Swift

Dark blue- Jack's Mannequin 

Demons- Imagine Dragons 

Ocean avenue- Yellowcard 

Say you like me- We The Kings 

Synesthesia- Andrew McMahon 

We owed the night- Lady Antebellum

What makes you beautiful- One Direction 

Can't hold us- Macklemore and Ryan Lewis 

Good time- Carly Rae Jepsen 

Punk rock princess- Something Corporate 

Ten thousand hours- Macklemore and Ryan Lewis 

What music do you like to run to?

Book Interview

My friend did this book interview and I just had to steal it from her.

A: Author you've read the most books by? Either J.K. Rowling or Dan Brown
B: Best sequel ever? The Harry Potter series
C: Currently reading? The secret keeper by Kate Morton
D: Drink of choice while reading? I don't usually drink while reading, but I guess water?
E: E-reader or physical book? I wish I loved reading on the kindle or i-pad, but I don't. I read so much slower and don't enjoy books as much that way. I definitely like physical books more.
F: Fictional character you probably would have dated in high school? Hmmm. I didn't read a lot of "fun" books in high school, but maybe Will from the Last Song??
G: Glad you gave this book a chance? Unbroken. I was a little hesitant because it took me awhile to get into, but I absolutely loved it! I was also hesitant to read The Delaney Sister's book and loved that as well.
H: Hidden gem book? I think there are way too many. So recently, The forgotten garden.
I: Important moment in your reading life? A few years ago when I decided I needed to read more and made it a goal to read 52 books in a year. Since then, I have fallen completely in love with books and have to read at least a little everyday.
J: Just finished? A girl named Zippy.....it was okay
K: Kinds of books you won't read? Anything with Vampires. GROOOOOSSSSSS
L: Longest book you've ever read? Harry Potter
M: Major book hangover because of...? The Hunger Games, I dreamt of killing people for a long time.
N: Number of book cases you own? 3
O: One book you've read multiple times? Harry Potter. Another book I read once a year is The Happiness Project
P: Preferred place to read? Either in the bath or in bed
Q: Quote that inspires you /gives you feels from a book you've read? "You should always be taking pictures, if not with a camera, then with your mind" -Warm Bodies
R: Reading regret? Sugarhouse: A memoir....hated it.
S:Series you started but still need to finish (all books are out)? The Ender's Game series...I need Mike to upload them on the kindle.
T: Three of your favorite books? Okay, besides HP? hmmmm....This changes at least monthly, so right now; The Forgotten Garden, The Book Thief, annndddd The Perks of Being a Wallflower
U: Unapologetic fan-girl for? Harry Potter. Always Harry Potter
V: Very excited for this release more than others? How about J.K. Rowling's next book? haha, I don't really know.
W: Worst bookish habits? Reading instead of cleaning the apartment
X: X marks the spot, start at the top of your book shelf and pick the 27th book? I'm not at home, but probably one of Mike's, his books go lower on the bookcase.
Y: Your latest book purchase? I'm starting to buy books on my i-pad for my trip in May and I just bought Forrest Gump for $2!
Z: Zzzz-snatcher book (the last book that kept you up way too late)? While I was sick and couldn't sleep at night because I was sleeping all day, I stayed up reading The end of your life book club. And only because I wanted to read my next book. I actually hated that book.

Cutting out sweets, day 5

It's been 5 days. ONLY 5 DAYS. Oh my word, how am I going to make it a whole month??? 

Tonight was tough. I wanted sweets so bad! So mike and I decided to make smoothies. To do this, we had to go to the store. Do you know how many yummy sweets they have at fresh market?? Peanut butter bars, chocolate donuts, sour gummy worms, cake, cookies, any kind of candy....ugh! Torture. Pure torture. And while mike is trying to cut back, he's not cutting out, so he kept saying he was going to get something, but he didn't. Thankfully. 

In my 5 short days of cutting out, I can already tell a difference. My body feels so good! I have so much more energy and I'm eating more fruits, which makes me want to eat better overall. :)

So smoothies, so good and so much better than sweets!  

Here's what we made: 

 

World's best smoothies: 

(For 2)

2 c plain non-fat yogurt

2 bananas 

1 c orange juice 

12 frozen strawberries

That's all, so yummy!