Casual Friday

Happy Friday Everyone!  I hope everyone is gearing up for a fun and festive Labor Day Weekend!
I've really been into reading Fashion Blogs lately and secretly wish that I was a hot fashion blogger - but am far too un-motivated to dress that nice every single day.  So...I decided to start a series called 'Casual Fridays'  that is dedicated to at least one specialty outfit that my friends/family, other bloggers, or that I have worn during the week.

This week - the first focus is "Construction Casual" - on a construction site we take Casual Friday very seriously (every single day of the week). 

Today is "Freedom Friday" on the jobsite and it is the only day that I will actually wear a regualr t-shirt to work.  We each bought this fantastic (mens sized) red t-shirt for $25 bucks (the money goes to charity and the company matched all donations) and we wear them every friday.  It is really neat to see several people in the offices sporting these shirts on Friday!

Check out www.ourfallensoldier.com the focus of the organization is offer free web pages where each fallen hero can be remembered and to provide financial support for the loved ones left behind.   

To stick with my 'Fashion Blogger' theme...the shoes are steel-toed Keen work boots, from Cabelas, surprisingly comfy for steel toes, but hot as shit in the summer time.  Jeans are Lucky from Dillards, right now they are a little snug - luckily they are a little strectchy.  Head band is blsck sequin from Brady Bands, www.bradybands.com.  It DOES NOT SLIP and works fantastically underneath a hard hat!  (also for a great cause - check out the website)

I have a few plans for the weekend.
1.  Half Marathon Training - I have a 5 mile run on Sunday.
2.  Getting highlights - not ready to embrace the gray yet.
3.  Shopping - duh.  I am going to head to the Outlet Malls and find some basic fall pieces to update my wardrobe.
Pinterest is full of great fall outfits and ideas right now (and always).  I am loving it! 

In Search of:  a Chambray top!  I've been wanting one for a while.  Side note:  I like that it is called 'chambray' instead of denim or blue jean.  Classy use of a big word.

Above is my 'Pinspiration' that I was 'Pinspired' by...except I am not too sure about the skinnies. 
Love the top - love the scarf - love the earrings - come to mama, little cute shoes - love it all.
Ready.  Set.  Shop!

Have a great Labor Day Weekend!  Spend time doing what you love with the people you love!  See you next week!

Selfie Sunday...this time on Sunday

OK OK OK - It's Selfie Sunday! I have been really stressed about this since the last selfie post...I forgot to add one crucial guideline for selfies....The best Selfies are taken in the bathroom. I can't believe I forgot that!

I have really been enjoying Sundays since I have been in Kentucky. Main Reason - I DON'T HAVE TO WORK. 2nd reason - I get to dress up and go to church! I spend my week in workboots, jeans, and polo shirts, and I don't really have much of a social life, so it is really nice to get all dressed up. ;)

[caption id="attachment_78" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Whoever invented Spanx wasn't from the South[/caption]

Today was a hot and humid day - so Spanx were out of the question. I wore my best pair of very scary stomach-holding-in-panties to make up for it. I apologize to the good people of the Carrollton United Methodist Church fo my biscuit butt. The Dress is from Banana Republic and I love it. It is sort of like thick t-shirt material. I have started to love that store! This shopaholic had never really given it the time of day until recently. The shoes are from Dillards and gave me a nasty blister on my 4 block walk. Man, they are cute though.

Church was really nice today - it reminds me so much of my hometown Methodist Church and the people are so nice, I can feel my Gramma with me each time I go. It's nice. Today's sermon was about "Why bad things happen to good people". *side note* I have really been trying to listen hard and learn from sermons. Historically my mind starts to wander about 5 minutes in...so it hasn't been easy. Today we read Luke 9:51-62 which is way easier to understand when the pastor explains it. Basically, we have to remember that God has a greater plan for us. It won't always be easy and we will not always be able to understand it, but we have to put our faith in him. I often think of my Grandparents when we talk about "when bad things happen to good people". I saw how my Grandmother never questioned her faith throughout the tragedies her family was faced with and I need to remind myself of her, how she handled it, and that God has a greater plan for us.

OK - shiz is getting deep up in here. Have a great Sunday and take a bad Selfie - it will make you smile!

Pinterest Success!

Happy Saturday everyone!!

I don't know about you - but - I LOVE PINTEREST! I can get lost in it for hours and easily waste part of a work day searching for new recipes, exercises, hair styles, DIY Projects - the list goes on and on.

I find myself pinning all sorts of 'stuff' but never doing anything with it.

Well.

I am changing all that.

I am going to try to make or do at least one thing from Pinterest every week so often now and then.

SO - I just finished the Isagenix 9 Day cleanse. The last 2 days were liquid only days and they can be challenging. I lost 5 lbs and am pleased with the quick results! Now for the hard part - maintaining.

Back to Pinterest.

I am a huge fan of breakfast! Especially on weekends - I love to get up early (around 9), brew a pot of coffee, and make a good breakfast. Today for my first 'fork and knife' meal (that's what, we, in the Isagenix biz, call eating regular meals) I made little egg bakes that I saw on Pinterest.



Chop up onions, green and red peppers, tomatoes and feta cheese and mix them with 3 beaten eggs. Spray the muffin tin with non-stick spray & pour the egg mixture in evenly in both cups. Bake at 375 for about 20 minutes. (or until you think they are done)



Pinterest Success!

For my first fork and knife meal in 2 days, they tasted great and were healthy and I will definitely make them again.

UNTIL...I decided to go for a walk downtown to the Farmers Market after devouring them in about 2 minutes....

Did I mention that I had been on a liquid cleanse for the past 2 days?

My body wasn't sure what to do and I found myself in a major 'code brown' situation a good 10 minute walk from home. Not good, not good at all.