Fall Break

Fall Break is almost here...

Current Plans:

• House/dog-sitting
• Watching Bama's Homecoming
• Orphan Thanksgiving with Shannon + Nate + Friends
• Writing my final paper for TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP
  (which I am strangely excited about, although it is going to take me some time)
• Starting my INTERNATIONAL HEALTH paper

Other things I want to do:

• Finish my current book Good To Great
• Read The Emperor of all Maladies
• Get a jump start on my job search
• Train
• Boot Camp - Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
• Running
• Clean out closet and apartment and donate stuff to charities

Half Marathon Training, Round 2

Well I started training for my second half marathon today...

Today was also my first run since my last race (1 month ago), so to say it went a little rough would be an understatement.

How far did I make it?  2 miles

How long did it take me?  Too long, 25 minutes

It was terrible, but I need to get back in running shape, so here goes nothing...

On Wednesday morning we woke up to our First "real" snow of the season!  We got between 5 and 6 inches, and it was absolutely beautiful!  There is something about snow that I just love; it just makes everything look so beautiful!

I spent the day inside drinking hot chai tea lattes and studying, taking breaks to let Reg go out and romp through the snow!

 Winter Wonderland!!

The furballs! 

(Resse has decided she no longer likes the camera, so she hides behind Reg or any other large object she can find to get away from it)

Reg loves the snow, although it seems that I caught him in a not-so-photogenic moment

Reese, however, is NOT a fan of the cold, wet stuff so she prefers to walk on the already plowed sidewalk! 

Picking Cotton

Picking Cotton was recommended to me by one of my former professors.  She and I always recommend books to each other and this was her latest one for me!  It was absolutely wonderful and one of the best memoirs I have read in quite some time!

Picking Cotton:  Our Memoir of Injustice and Redemption

by Jennifer Thompson-Cannino & Ronald Cotton

Guanella Pass

A few pictures from when I took Moma up to Guanella Pass during her visit!

Aspens at Guanella Pass

 Hiking trail (although we didn't do much hiking)

 Me with my babies
Bug + The Reginald

 Bug...aka Reese

Reg thinking about exploring the water

 Mountain Water

 Georgetown...cutest town ever!

The candy shop that Moma and I found!

Locks of Love Haircut!

Thanks to my friend Renee I found a wonderful hair stylist who did a fabulous job cutting my hair for Locks of Love!

Lisa (owner), from L Raymond Styles, was WONDERFUL!

My hair has NEVER been this short, so I am still in a bit of shock, but I think I will learn to love it!

Ponytail! 

Eeek!  Still trying to catch my breath 

[~12 inches]
 Lisa did an "Old Hollywood" style...

another option to my typical love affair with my chi straightner

Straight...probably how I will wear it most of the time because I'm not as talented as Lisa!

Race Day Pictures!