tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24558469505476751582024-03-14T08:27:52.918-05:00Your Favorite GirlfriendFollow along with this Texas girl as I explore life and love, including nursing school, fitness, planning a wedding and my adorable pups.YFGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10916500580288100915noreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455846950547675158.post-9083012854266412622014-02-28T05:30:00.001-06:002014-02-28T05:30:34.201-06:00#jks<div style="text-align: center;">
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YFGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10916500580288100915noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455846950547675158.post-534785701361661802014-02-11T06:00:00.000-06:002014-02-11T06:00:06.855-06:00 weekend of my favorite things<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/cregan85#">instagram</a> then you already know that B was in NOLA this weekend for his bachelor party and my bestie came to town to visit. Nice how that worked out, huh? It was actually more like this:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And we were awesomely productive while she kept my mind off the fact that my soon-to-be hubs was getting wild and crazy in a town where there are topless chicks on every street corner, the booze flows like Niagara Falls, and I don't entirely trust his friends. I love 'em, but I don't trust 'em.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I think play-by-play weekend updates are a little boring unless you've got super big news such as a) you birthed a child and have lots of pictures, b) you got engaged and have lots of pictures of the ring, 3) you got married and have lots of pictures. Since none of THOSE happened, I'll just stick to sharing some pics from the weekend.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Dragged our asses to the gym. Have I mentioned how much I am loving Planet Fitness?</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Attempting to shop for bridesmaid jewelry at Kendra Scott.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The original <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/1829656070097003/">pin</a> that inspired my love of navy dresses. Ideally I'd like to recreate this necklace look but it is proving harder than expected.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Basically I want this bracelet in necklace form. Which is apparently as hard as hunting down Bigfoot.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I <i>do </i>love the look of these five similar but not identical bracelets, though.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Our super fancy cheese/cracker/meat spread. Maybe I should have registered for a cheese platter and cheese knives?</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Recent hashtags. #winningatlife</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Romo couldn't make it so we had a 2 1/2 hour FaceTime date instead. Totally normal. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>YFGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10916500580288100915noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455846950547675158.post-16155097729756480972014-02-07T16:17:00.001-06:002014-02-07T16:17:37.074-06:00pearly whites!<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I am supposed to be cleaning my house right now since my bestie is come to visit while B is away at his bachelor weekend but instead I'm snuggling the pups and blogging. Sorry, Jenni!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Would you please take 30 seconds to <a href="https://waystogive.texaschildrens.org/valentine">send a valentine card</a> to a sick child at Texas Children's Hospital? It's quick, easy, and free. You can send as many as you'd like. You can share it on all your social media outlets.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I just wrapped up my pediatric clinical rotation at TCH and it was amazing. Even the floors that didn't really excite me were wonderful. The kids are absolutely inspiring and their families are so strong. I know now that I want to work there and that is exciting and terrifying. But in the meantime, consider sending a valentine card or two or ten.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So what's new in my Follow Through Friday? Pearly whites, that's what!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I few weeks back I mentioned that I wanted to start taking better care of my teeth and make them whiter. I began by flossing <strike>every</strike> most evenings before bed and using a whitening gel a few nights a week. I was seeing some improvement, and lots of bleeding from flossing, but really wasn't happy with the progress. In particular I had a tooth that seemed really stained. I put extra whitener on it, flossed more around that tooth, and let my electric toothbrush just hang out on the tooth. But nothing was really doing it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Today I went to a new dentist. I hated the dentist I had to see on my old insurance - it was one of those box chain dentist stores. Ugh. But a friend who is from Houston recently graduated dental school and gave me a few referrals. Note: If you're in the Houston area and need a new dentist, check out Dr. McEwen at <a href="http://www.richmondlandingfamilydentistry.com/">Richmond Landing Family Dentistry</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I loved Dr. McEwen and his team!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>WARNING: Do not judge my crowded bottom teeth! Or my uneven skin tone! I'm working on the skin and I hope to do Invisalign in the near future. (Yes, Mom, I should have worn my retainer. Or the orthodontist should have given me a permanent retainer like everyone else I know.)</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I still feel like my teeth have room to whiten, but I've got a 2-hour Rembrant whitener kit that I'm going to do closer to the wedding. But the big news is - <b>LOOK AT THAT TOOTH!</b> It was so stained (or so I thought) and turned out it was tartar that they could clean off. Thank goodness (and eeew!!)! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Now... anyone know where I can get one of those scrapey dentist tools? I'm sort of obsessed with having one since that my teeth are so clean!</span><br />
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YFGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10916500580288100915noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455846950547675158.post-20064665207222729712014-01-31T14:36:00.003-06:002014-01-31T14:42:17.946-06:00which came first, the chicken or the ... funk?<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I've been in a serious funk. Not in all aspects of my life (wedding and school stuff is swell) but in terms of health... yikes. Let me paint you an ugly picture: last week was my bachlorette which was amazing but full of booze, food, and no working out. Then I had a terrible test to study for, which mean lots of Starbucks and fast food but, you guessed it, no working out. I tried to work out Wednesday after my test but instead drove through Chick-fil-a before falling asleep at 7:30. No joke. Thursdays are my clinical and guess what is right in the hospital? Damn Chick-fil-a. And then last night, after a 13 hour day, my lovely beau called and I picked us up some, YOU GUESSED, mother-freaking-Chick-fil-a. AHHH. Willpower, I don't have any.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">But you know what else happened this week? I tried on my wedding dress with the alterations. I love my dress but I am not happy with my <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/lyapalater/jennifer-lawrence-talks-about-armpit-vaginas-on-the-sag-awar">armpit vaginas</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">What does this have to do with my weird blog title? I'm getting to that. This is what happens when you blog while catching up on TV shows. I've been in this funk. And eating lots of fast food... mostly chicken, which is actually a coincidence with this chicken/egg analogy. So which is causing it? Am I in a funk and that's why I'm allowing myself to slide into such terrible habits? Or did I neglect my healthy habits which caused my funk?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Really though, does it matter?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So I did what any normal person would do. I laid in bed for an hour to debate going to the gym, then dragged myself there and posted a pre-gym seflie. I won't lie, all those likes and comments certainly kept me going during my workout. <i>Thanks, biatches.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In all seriousness I would love to just tone things up a scoach and slim down a tidge before March 8th gets here. And it looks like that is going to mean buckling down with my fitness and eating boring (but predictable) meals like plain chicken, veggies without butter, fruit & spinach smoothies, and egg whites. I also think I'm going to do the 24 day challenge. I ordered it today and will keep you updated when I plan to start. Thinking sometime next week but we'll see.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Alright, I need to write some thank you notes and shower before heading to Pure Barre. That's right ladies, this chick is getting in TWO workouts today. Booyah!</span><br />
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YFGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10916500580288100915noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455846950547675158.post-43389739928774112882014-01-21T06:00:00.000-06:002014-01-21T06:00:00.227-06:00currently...<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I am writing this post at 12:30am on Tuesday while listening to a review module for tomorrow's exam. It is basically talking about how toddlers are tyrants so it is also excellent birth control. Two birds, one stone!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I have discovered an excellent solution to our recycling problem. Oh, you didn't know we had a problem? For the last year (or longer), we have just been stacking our recyclables in the corner of the bar counter in our kitchen. It's relatively close to the garage and we can put all our recycling in one large container. So my wonderful solution is (drumroll please...) a brown paper bag! Now our recycling doesn't spread over the counter or fall on the floor. Plus, the whole bag just get thrown in our recycling bin. <i>I'm a genius.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I'm kind of pissed that Grey's Anatomy isn't back yet. But seeing as though DirecTV users are no longer allowed on the ABC app, I'm mostly just mad at ABC. How rude!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I'm listening to all kinds of stuff on youtube trying to find our first dance song. Any suggestions out there?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">My diet is all over the place. I think I might try to track my macros but we'll see how that goes. I'm pretty back at sticking to a strict plan like that if someone isn't actually giving me menu ideas for each meal. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I'm working on my PB challenge 30 classes in 40 days but I don't think I'll make it. I'm out of town the next two weekends and can't ever make class on Thursdays due to clinical.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Speaking of out of town... my bachelorette party is this weekend! I'm heading to Dallas to meet up with a bunch of my girlfriends and my wonderful bestie is hosting the whole thing. She is seriously a saint! Not sure how much will be appropriate to post, but you better believe I'll be on IG (@cregan85)!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Alright ladies, back to studying. Send me some good vibes this morning for my exam!</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">xoxo,</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Cait</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">ps - thanks for the idea, <a href="http://www.grrfeisty.com/2014/01/currentlies.html">roxy</a>!</span></div>
YFGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10916500580288100915noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455846950547675158.post-74919861997623815482014-01-15T15:14:00.001-06:002014-01-15T15:14:15.155-06:00wedding lists<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I'm feeling torn between relieved that it's already Wednesday and absolutely terrified that it is Wednesday so soon. Does that make sense?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">My mom came into town last weekend and spent a glorious 24 hours with me. Seriously, it was heavenly. I don't realize how much I miss being around my mom until she's here with me. Mom, want to move to Houston??</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The main purpose of her visit was my first dress fitting! EEEKKK! But along we way we managed to hammer out a few other wedding things as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">But checking off all these things only made me realize how much else is left to be done. I thought I was on top of this wedding planning business. We got engaged in September 2012 and I had the venue and dress figured out by that Christmas. Food and cake were done last spring. Those are the big things, right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Sort of. And wrong, too. Turns out there are so many things I didn't foresee that really can only be handled in the last few months and that's where I am now. According to our website, we have 53 days left. And because lists makes me feel more at ease and more stressed all at once, let's see what's left to do, shall we?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">get in all RSVPs<i><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="color: #999999;">come on, people! this waiting game is torture and I really don't want to harass you</span></span></i></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">figure out final numbers for booze</span><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></i></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">find an officiant</span><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="color: #999999;">this is all on me, I know!</span></span></i></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">create seating arrangement</span><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></i></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">order wedding programs</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">order menus</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">print and frame family wedding pictures</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">figure out a guest book</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">confirm block of rooms at second hotel</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="color: #999999;">currently playing phone tag</span></span></i></span> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">order rehearsal dinner menus</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">dancefloor lighting options</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">find a new babysitting for receptions</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="color: #999999;">ours canceled</span></span></i></span> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">wedding card receptacle? birdcage? suitcase? </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><i><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><u>5 weeks prior (February 1-2nd)</u></span></span></i></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">give final counts for hair/makeup</span></span></span><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="color: #999999;">Feb. 1st</span></span></i></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">figure out timeline for day of - how/when are we getting to venue?</span></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="color: #999999;">Feb. 1st </span></span></i></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">final run through meeting with coordinator</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i> <span style="color: #999999;">Feb.1st</span></i></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">finalize cake designs with cake lady</span></span><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i> <span style="color: #999999;">Feb. 2nd</span></i></span></span></span> </i></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">decide on bridesmaid jewelry</span></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></i></span></span></span><span style="color: #999999;">Feb. 7th</span></span></i></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">arrange transportation with hotel</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i> <span style="color: #999999;">Feb.8th</span></i></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">rehearsal dinner dress</span></span></span><i> </i></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><i><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><u>3 weeks prior (February 15th)</u></span></span></i></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">edit photo list for photographer</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-size: large;">finalize alcohol order</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><i><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></i></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><i><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><u>2 weeks prior (February 22nd)</u></span></span></i></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">give bar menu to venue for chalkboard</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></i></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">freshen up hair cut & color</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><u><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><i><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">10 days out</span></span></i></span></span> (February 26th)</u><br /><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-size: large;">give caterer final count</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><u><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><i><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 week out (March 1st)</span></span></i></span></span></u><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><i><span style="color: black;"></span></i></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">give seating arrangement to venue</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">finalize music for ceremony/cocktail hour/reception</span></span></span><i><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></i></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><u><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><i><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">week of (March 5-7th)</span></span></i></span></span></u><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><i><span style="color: black;"></span></i></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">stuff and deliver guest bags to hotels</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">nail appointment</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So how am I handling all of this?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Currently, I'm sipping on some Starbucks and snuggling with my pups to alleviate some of this stress. I'm reminding myself that I <i>like</i> being busy. That having a plan will help me work through these things on the list. I keep a little notebook in my bag which is where I write all my weddings things - phone calls I made, vendors I spoke with, checklists to do, ideas, and more. In just 53 days, I will be getting married to the man of my dreams. If the seating chart is wrong or we run out of vodka it will not be the end of the world. It won't even ruin my day. The people we love will be there to see us begin this crazy journey together. That is what really matters, and the rest? It's just icing on the yet-to-be-designed cake.</span><br />
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YFGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10916500580288100915noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455846950547675158.post-38373360883652460182014-01-10T06:30:00.000-06:002014-01-10T06:30:02.522-06:00Welcome to Follow Through Friday!<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's the inaugural Follow Through Friday! Hip hip hooray!</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>If you want to stop reading here, then just watch <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/07/100-day-workout-challenge_n_4550619.html">this video</a>. </b>Chick is a bad ass. It has inspired me and I may watch it everyday for the next 100 days to continue to motivate me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I never really made any resolutions for the year so I guess now would be as good a time as any to figure some of those out. Then, with the help of my lovely co-hosts and you guys, I can maybe stay on track with these bad boys! I've never been that big on resolutions which is my way of saying I usually make them but haven't ever stuck to them. But it seems to be a big thing to make "intentions" or find a word to embrace for the year, and those ideas are pretty attractive to me. Unfortunately, I haven't been too successful at coming up with a word for myself and instead just want to steal everyone else's word. If I come up with something grand, I'll be sure to let you know.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>(1) Pure Barre 30 in 40 Challenge</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Starting on January 1st, I signed up for my studio's new year challenge to take 30 classes in 40 days. As of today, we are 10 days in and I've taken 6 classes (this includes the I'm signed up for this evening). I would have taken one Wednesday night but unfortunately couldn't make it there due to horrendous Houston traffic. I love my studio and feel great when I'm consistent about taking class so I know this one will be feasible. I just to get my nursing schedule figured out!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I don't have an exact meaning figured out yet for what I mean by "regularly" but I do know what it doesn't mean. For the last 6 months or so, I'll run consistently for a few weeks, run a race, and then stop running for a few weeks. Then it feels like such a daunting task to go out for that first run after taking so much time off. I don't know why I do it to myself because it is always easier to run when you're in the habit of it. I've got a 10K coming up on Feb. 8th and I've done this distance enough times now that it doesn't intimidate me. If I can run 3 times a week between now and then, I'll be content. No real training plan per say, but just getting out there and logging miles consistently.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Photographic evidence of my fastest 5K EVER and my first sub-30 3-miles!! This is after taking a few weeks off from running and it only motivates me more. Plus, it was at my potential <a href="http://yourfavoritegirlfriend.blogspot.com/2014/01/decisions-decisions.html">new gym</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This one is so stupid it is embarrassing to admit. I go to bed more often than I care to admit without brushing my teeth or washing my face or both. And as a result, I've got zits like a 14 year old and yellow teeth like an 80 year old. <i>HOT.</i> Part of this is vanity for my upcoming wedding, but it's also just time to get my shit together. I'm 28 years old! It's not like I'm coming home drunk every night and that's why I skip these things. It's generally because I've been blogging/studying/watching TV too late and I'm simply too tired. Well, no more excuses Cait - get it together!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Speaking of personal hygiene (I really am a clean person!), I need to also start being an adult when it comes to cleaning my home. I wish I had unlimited funds and could hire a housekeeper. I love to wash dishes <i>(seriously, it's therapeutic)</i> but that's where my Suzie Homemaker skills ends. Instead, I often neglect little chores for so long that it becomes this overwhelming task to clean my house, which causes me to put it off and then it just gets worse. Again, I'm a clean person! We don't live in a hoarder's house or anything. But I'm pretty sure I should vacuum at least once a week and if I did, then it wouldn't seem so bad.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I'm sure I could find another hundred things to improve on, but then I'd be in the same position as the last 10 years and I'd throw the whole list out the window. Let's see how I manage on these things before adding anything else into the mix. </span><br />
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YFGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10916500580288100915noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455846950547675158.post-90807192034214054352014-01-09T06:00:00.000-06:002014-01-09T06:00:08.855-06:00decisions, decisions<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">THANK YOU for the feedback on my <a href="http://www.yourfavoritegirlfriend.blogspot.com/2014/01/i-need-little-help-from-you.html" target="_blank">wedding problems</a> yesterday! If you didn't already check it out, I'd love to hear <a href="https://twitter.com/YFGBlog/status/421062898593460224" target="_blank">your thoughts</a> on invite etiquette and open bars. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Secondly, there is a social aspect to a gym. It's nice motivation to go there and see people working hard. When I used to take BodyPump at the Y, you got to know people and if you missed a week then they asked about you. <b>I like that. </b> When I don't put in P90X or JM for a few weeks, they don't ask where I've been. <i>Rude.</i> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Thirdly, my Pure Barre classes don't always fit into my schedule. Especially now that school has started. Even though my lab got out early at 5:30pm last night, I couldn't make it to the studio by 7:00pm for class due to Houston's crazy traffic. If I belong to a gym, then on days when I plan for PB but it doesn't work out, that doesn't have to mean skipping a workout all together. Instead I can just head on over to the gym.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And I'm almost embarrassed to mention the other reason I'm considering Planet Fitness. Yes, it's close to my house. Yes, it's open 24-hours most days. Yes, it's affordable. But you know what else they have? Free tanning beds for Black Card members. And you know what pasty lady is getting married in 2 months? Yup, this girl. I get pretty orange from spray tans (as a few friends can attest to) but tanning beds, despite all their evils, actually turn this pale Irish lass into an almost-bronze beauty. And I would only do it until the wedding - then no more. I'm not trying to get skin cancer or leathery skin, y'all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Lots of <a href="https://twitter.com/YFGBlog/status/421111064315842560" target="_blank">#selfiepride</a> going on here. Especially in that last picture when a homegirl walked in as the camera when "click" and totally caught me. Note to self, turn the phone on silent so the selfies aren't as obvious.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And then when I got home I did the next natural thing. Ordered <a href="http://www.zappos.com/nike-free-5-0-v4-raspberry-red-green-glow-purple-dynasty-metallic-silver" target="_blank">new shoes</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I love these shoes but feel like the white is a little in your face with leggings and/or my nearly translucent legs. Maybe when I have a tan I'll feel differently?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">PS - Our <a href="http://www.yourfavoritegirlfriend.blogspot.com/2014/01/long-time-no-see.html" target="_blank">Follow Thru Friday</a> link-up starts tomorrow! Hope you come join us as we share what we're going to follow through in 2014.</span>YFGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10916500580288100915noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455846950547675158.post-2062352172361694502014-01-08T06:00:00.000-06:002014-01-08T06:00:11.423-06:00I need a little help from you!<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Being that it's Wednesday and the blogging world loves a good #weddingwednesday post, I'm here with a few problems for which I could use your help. I'm certainly not Emily Post and my wedding isn't going to be a stuffy affair (no offense if yours was or will be!) but I still adhere to what I believe are the basic tenets of etiquette. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So, with a little help from my favorite housewife.... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We sent out save the dates waaaaay back in August since most guests would be traveling to the wedding. Invitations were then sent out last month and the RSVP cards stated to please send in your reply by January 18th. That gives us a few weeks for stragglers so we can finalize numbers with our vendors before the big day. I'm not even going to stress about the stragglers at this point - I'm sure there will be some and we'll cross that wedding bridge when we get to it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>My question for you all is, how do you handle it when you invited just the Mr. and Mrs. but the RSVP is for the whole fam damily?</b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">To give you a little more background info: we are having some kids at the wedding but very close kids - my nephew (the ring bearer), my little sisters, my cousins' kids who are traveling from out of state. <i>That's it.</i> This RSVP for couple plus 3 kiddos came from a relative but we are not close with them. Additionally, they don't live that far from the venue (no hotel required) and my impression is the kids' grandmother lives close enough to watch the kids. Call me a B if you want (bitch or bridezilla, take your pick) but we just don't want a lot of kids running around our wedding. And the kids we do want are the kids we <strike>like</strike> have a close relationship with! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you've planned a wedding or are planning one or are a wedding planner or a bartender, I NEED YOUR HELP! B and I are having a really difficult time figuring out how much booze we need. We do not want to run out of drinks but I'm not really interested in grossly overbuying either.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We're having a cocktail hour after the ceremony and then our reception will be about 4 hours long. Both will have an open bar - beer, wine, liquor, margaritas. Our bartenders recommended more bottled beer than keg beer for two reasons that I thought were pretty excellent: bottled beer is faster to serve (pop a top and go versus pouring from tap) and you get to take it with you after the wedding. Can't take a keg you didn't finish back to the hotel! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We're hoping to have between 150-160 guests and about 10 of those are kids. So thinking about 150 drinking guests. Maybe 50% of our people are beer drinkers, followed by 30% mixed drinks and 20% winos. We're just making one batch of margaritas, which will serve 75 guests, mostly for the sake of having them since it's a Texas wedding in a barn.</span></div>
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YFGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10916500580288100915noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455846950547675158.post-5228292708759420312014-01-06T05:30:00.000-06:002014-01-06T05:30:02.427-06:00long time no see<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Helllllo everybody! I trust everyone has had a wonderful holiday season and happy new year! While I haven't been very good about blogging lately, I have been fairly active on <a href="http://instagram.com/cregan85#" target="_blank">instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/YFGBlog" target="_blank">twitter</a>. Give me a follow, why dontcha? Or comment!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i>Nothing is more entertaining to me than "chatting" with you guys on IG and twitter. Consider this, while you enjoy your snow day or head back to work as I'm heading back to school today! </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">My break was pretty busy, shuffling back and forth between Austin and Houston to celebrate the holidays and taking care of wedding things. Note - OH MY GOSH. I thought I was pretty well prepared for our wedding and then all of the sudden the world was like "HEY. You don't have enough going on with the holidays and starting your final semester of nursing school so let's load up the wedding crap, ok??" I feel a bit like a chicken with my head cut off at the moment and have a sneaking suspicion that this feeling won't go away until March 8th (wedding). Or April 25th (graduation). Or May whatever when I take my boards. OR EVER.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i>Breathe, Caitlin.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So you know what I didn't do a lot of over the holidays? <b>Work out.</b> I tried, sort of, if walking the dogs to Starbucks with your mom counts as exercise. And with the exception of roughly 4 bottles of wine per week, my eating wasn't that terrible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">But luckily this amazing blogging world has hooked me up with some pretty fantastic new friends and we're starting a link-up to keep each other (and you!) in check.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Make sure you come back on Friday for <b>Follow Thru Fridays</b> to share how you're staying on top of your goals. Share your progress training for a race, staying on a diet, keeping your resolutions - whatever! They don't even have to be training related. And if you're not a blogger you can still join in on the fun. Remember at the beginning of this post when I <strike>pimped out</strike> graciously shared my IG and twitter accounts? Well post there with the hashtag #FTF and we can check in on each other. Hell, tag me in your post and then I'll have a little distraction from my mountains of studying!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Alright, time to get my larger-than-I'd-like booty to school. Wish me luck on my last semester!</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">PS - Not quite ready to <i>follow thru </i>on your resolutions? Then just procrastinate a little more by checking out my co-hosts blogs. Trust me, you'll love these ladies!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Aubrey Leigh <a href="http://alguninterrupted.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://alguninterrupted.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Candra <a href="http://camoandlipstick.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://camoandlipstick.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Jodi <a href="http://www.loveandcrayons.com/" target="_blank">http://www.<wbr></wbr>loveandcrayons.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Mel <a href="http://www.4kottez.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.4kottez.blogspot.<wbr></wbr>com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Val <a href="http://www.fabchickgetsfit.com/" target="_blank">http://www.<wbr></wbr>fabchickgetsfit.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Jacquelyn <a href="http://www.justjacq.com/" target="_blank">http://www.justjacq.<wbr></wbr>com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Jennifer <a href="http://www.fatchick2fitchickblog.com/" target="_blank">http://www.<wbr></wbr>fatchick2fitchickblog.com/</a></span></div>
YFGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10916500580288100915noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455846950547675158.post-15127871601816747572013-12-20T19:22:00.001-06:002013-12-20T21:13:46.050-06:00yesprep 10k<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Last Saturday I ran with YESprep college rush 10K with two good friends. It was my first run since the <a href="http://www.yourfavoritegirlfriend.blogspot.com/2013/12/half-marathon-recap.html" target="_blank">Shiner Half Marathon</a>. Not my first race (well, it was that too). It was my first time <i>running</i> since the half. Once I completed the half, I just felt like I needed a good break from running. When Julie told me she was coming to town and planning on running the race, I thought it would be great to run with her.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i>Backstory: Julie did TFA with me and we were roommates during our second year. I love this girl! She taught in Houston for five years (like me), two of which were at YES Prep, a network of charter schools here. This past summer, she moved back home to Boston but she's made a few visits back this semester. She is also one of my bridesmaids!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Anywho, Julie, Roxy and I were signed up for the 10K through downtown Houston. I planned on some little 2-3 milers the week leading up to it, but finals got in the way. It was actually a beautiful morning for running; breezy and in the mid-60s. About half-way through the run, the sun even came out!<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The run itself was great. Very nicely organized, especially considering that it was only the second year. The course was a 5k loop so use 10k-ers just ran it twice. There were cops everywhere on the course to stop traffic and ensure there were no problems, which I thoroughly appreciated. And we ran by the hospital where I did my psych clinical - hello, flashbacks! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Julie and Roxy ran a bit faster than me but we all ran without stopping. I finished in about an hour and 10 minutes, which put me at a faster pace than my half. Consdering I hadn't run in weeks, I was a-okay with that!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Once the race we over, we hung around for a bit to take advantage of free coffee and fruit. We also picked up some sweet long sleeve tech tees for the finishers. I loved that they had different shirts for the 5k finishers and the 10k finishers - if I run 10k, I want people to know!After spotting this cool art wall (which may have been the wall to a bathroom), we of course took some fun pictures! </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Getting arsy with a (rare) fall leaf (credit: Roxy)<u><br /></u></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">After the run, we decided to head to Empire Cafe for brunch and drinks. I used to brunch there all the time when I lived in midtown but it is so far from where I live now. I'll take any chance I'll get to have some delicious breakfast and mimosas!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I'm looking to sign up for another half in the spring, but I might be crazy thinking I can handle the training while in school and leading up to my wedding. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">xoxo,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Cait</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(Read Roxy's recap <a href="http://www.grrfeisty.com/2013/12/goals.html" target="_blank">here</a>!)</i></span></span> </span></span></div>
YFGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10916500580288100915noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455846950547675158.post-66737061615741956122013-12-20T17:55:00.000-06:002013-12-20T17:55:35.173-06:00buy all the sparkles<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I wrote this post Thursday but for whatever reason the internet gods didn't want it posted. So yay, two posts for this Friday!</i></span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Thank you for all the kind words about my cleanse results! I seriously love the way I feel once I'm through with the cleanse. Unfortunately, I'm still very much under the weather so my diet has consisted of soup, ritz crackers, and an embarrassing amount of apple juice. I'm ready to feel better, work out, and eat right.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">So while I've been feeling sick, I've had plenty of time to tackle my to-do list but I'd rather just play around on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/cregan85/" target="_blank">pinterest</a>. Anyone else feel that way? I've been really drawn to <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/cregan85/festive-outfits/" target="_blank">festive outfits</a> lately and if I could only find that money tree then I'd buy all the sparkles. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i><b>B's holiday work party</b></i> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">top: Forever 21 (old | <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=top_blouses&ProductID=2000109769&VariantID=" target="_blank">similar</a> | <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=top_blouses&ProductID=2000126475&VariantID=" target="_blank">similar</a> | <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=top_blouses&ProductID=2045614029&VariantID=" target="_blank">similar</a>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">earrings: Kendra Scott (<a href="http://www.kendrascott.com/elle-earrings-in-black.html" target="_blank">exact</a>), gift from my bestie</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Love the look of the shirt but damn, those sparkles are itchy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span">Ugly Christmas Sweater party/house warming</span></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">(L) With the lovely Roxy and wearing my faux fur vest, (R) blurry pic pretty much represents how the night went.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">vest: Target, kids' section</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">shirt: Tobi (<a href="http://www.tobi.com/product/52556-tobi-bigger-is-better-top?color_id=71435" target="_blank">exact</a>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">blazer: Forever 21 (old | <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=outerwear_blazers&ProductID=2000108220&VariantID=" target="_blank">similar</a> | <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=outerwear_blazers&ProductID=2000091136&VariantID=" target="_blank">similar</a>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">top: Francesca's (new but not online)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Of course there were sparkles somewhere on the shirt! Did you think that I was just wearing a plain black shirt? Nope, business in the front and party in the back.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">I have not stopped thinking about these Michael Kors shoes since seeing them days ago. My only saving grace was that Marshall's didn't have my size. But that was Marshall's in Houston. I'm heading to Austin later today and you best believe that I'll be checking out the stores there... once this nasty cold is gone.</span></span><br />
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YFGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10916500580288100915noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455846950547675158.post-31717396088999609472013-12-18T13:17:00.000-06:002013-12-18T13:17:25.133-06:00cleanse results<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Hi friends! If you've been keeping up with me on instagram, I've been pretty busy with addressing all our wedding invites and taste testing red wine. Now I'm pretty under the weather, but what better time to post, right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">My <a href="http://yourfavoritegirlfriend.blogspot.com/2013/12/stats-and-cyber-monday.html" target="_blank">cleanse</a> with Sami ended on Friday (go read about her <a href="http://www.simply-sami.com/2013/12/advocare-cleanse-results.html" target="_blank">results</a>!) so I got up early on Saturday and took measurements before heading out to my 10K race. I stupidly forgot to take pictures but at least I stepped on the scale and measured. The rest of my weekend was basically a blur of mimosa brunches and holiday parties so the pictures you're about to see are from yesterday (Tuesday). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">What these pictures don't capture (since I don't have a nice camera) is how baggy the jeans are around my thighs and upper/under butt area. That's a pretty nice feeling!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In all, I lost 6 lbs on the cleanse. My starting weight was 140.4, I got down to 134.6 about 6 days in but then had a <a href="http://yourfavoritegirlfriend.blogspot.com/2013/12/24-hour-binge.html" target="_blank">massive binge eating day</a>. Well, I was able to get back down to 134.6 by sticking to my clean eating and focusing on my workouts. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Currently, I've hovering around 136 with the holidays parties and <strike>such</strike> wine tasting. But hey, I'm sick today! The only thing I want to consume are throat lozenges and orange juice so this just may work in my favor.</span><br />
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YFGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10916500580288100915noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455846950547675158.post-5052072650507161922013-12-13T05:30:00.000-06:002013-12-13T05:30:03.644-06:00Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Happy Friday, beeetches!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Mostly likely <i>while</i> you are reading this, I am taking my final exam of the semester. Wish me luck, send me some good mojo, say a prayer, or whatever your preference may be. I am not picky when it comes to good vibes!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">One of my closest friends (and bridesmaid!) Julie is coming in town this weekend! She was my roommate during Teach for America, she knew me when I just had a crush on B, and I love this girl more than I want a brownie right now. <i>I'm cleansing, so that means even more than it usually would.</i> We're running a 10K tomorrow and then drinking lots of moondrivers. I. CANNOT. WAIT.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">My wedding invitations came this week and they are gorgeous. I'm sure every bride says that so I feel very stereotypical saying that. But it's true. I'll probably share them soon, either on here or some other form of social media, since I plan on addressing them alongside a large glass of wine. Maybe it's time to invest in one of <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bedbathandbeyond.com%2F1%2F1%2F173289-tervis-bride-16-ounce-wine-goblet.html&pid=uid4704-23853052-53&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank">these</a> so I don't spill on my pretty invites? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The post office and I are in a fight. I thought I was going the easy route by ordering wedding stamps online. We ordered them on Dec. 1st, and yet here we are, 12 days later and they haven't even been shipped yet. Seriously?? Where else do the stamps come from if not from the same place that mails thing? The real kicker is that today while my mom was on the phone with customer service the woman helping her didn't hang up the phone before actually said. "Oh boy, this order is a mess." I kid you not. If the USPS can't <i>FIND</i> and <i>MAIL</i> me stamps, then what have we come to?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">{5}<br />I will be celebrating the end of the semester by going on a stamp hunt around the greater Houston area. Much like my test, good mojo and prayers are appreciated. Or you can just tagalong to keep me <strike>company</strike> from going insane.</span><br />
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YFGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10916500580288100915noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455846950547675158.post-42791194758557257472013-12-12T10:00:00.002-06:002013-12-12T10:00:26.354-06:0024 hour binge<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Do you ever celebrate something too early? Get so excited about something that you throw all caution to the wind?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Remember when I said that my goal was to get <a href="http://yourfavoritegirlfriend.blogspot.com/2013/12/stats-and-cyber-monday.html" target="_blank">below 135 lbs</a>?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Tuesday night I finally went to see Catching Fire (amazing, go see it now) but I went on an empty stomach. <i>BIG MISTAKE!</i> I snuck in a huge bottle of water like a good girl but a weakness of mine is those delectable corn dog nuggets that only certain theaters sell. It was my lucky night because the theater we chose had those puppies front and center at the concessions counter. While I was waiting an impossibly long 5 minutes for them I also ordered the onion rings. Hey, go big or go home right?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">To wrap up the day I ate another brownie last night while writing this post. Might as well end on a high note, amiright?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My timing for the drinks and pills during the cleanse has been a little off, so I've still got 2 days to go. I know I can recover and it's just about making better choices. I'm planning on continuing on with the 24 day challenge and as luck would have it, my shakes and MNS supplements arrived today. Stay tuned for final weigh-in and measurements in a few days!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cait </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">PS - Look what glorious sign I spotted not 1 mile from my house this morning?? Hallelujah! A Christmas miracle!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span>YFGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10916500580288100915noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455846950547675158.post-3844496248258582262013-12-09T06:00:00.000-06:002013-12-09T06:00:08.922-06:00I used to hate mushrooms<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">With a passion. Like, couldn't stand them <i>in</i> or <i>on</i> anything. But then I was out to eat with B and some friends one day when someone offered me a bite of their burger. I'm a girl who likes to share and appreciates it when others share food, so I happily accepted. It was delicious. Magical even. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And then I found out it was a portabella mushroom burger. I had been duped.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">But I couldn't be upset because it was amazing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So, since that fateful day I've tried incorporating mushrooms into my meals more frequently. I still don't care for raw mushrooms - the texture is a little rubbery for my liking. But a sauteed mushroom? Mmmmm, my mouth is watering just thinking about it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Why does this interest you? Because I just made a super easy, clean, tasty mushroom meal and I thought you might like to try it out too. You know, cause I'm a girl who likes to share.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Onion, chopped</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Remove the gills from the mushroom caps and place caps on a large baking sheet, de-gilled side down. Drizzle with oil and roast for 15 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">While your mushrooms are roasting, heat a skillet over medium heat with some oil. Add in chopped onions and garlic until tender. Then add in your spinach leaves. Stir until they cook down and are tender.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When the mushroom caps are done roasting, take them out (don't turn off the stove!) and flip them over. Pack the caps with the onion/garlic/spinach mix you have. Place back in the oven and cook for 15 minutes more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Note: this recipe came from the back of a sticker on the portabella mushroom caps I purchased but I didn't have all the ingredients so I modified. The original recipe also called for breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and goat cheese. Had I not been on the cleanse, I would have gone to the store for those because I loooove goat cheese. However, this cleanse-friendly version was excellent!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">To make with the cheeses and breadcrumbs, roast mushroom caps and sauteed veggies in the same manner. When the veggies are done, transfer them to a bowl or plate so they cool slightly. Add in 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, and 4 oz crumbled goat cheese. Then fill the mushrooms with this mix and bake for the additional 15 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Do you have any other yummy mushroom recipes to share? Or foods you thought you hated and then discovered were delicious?</span></b></span></div>
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YFGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10916500580288100915noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455846950547675158.post-66594642867949978932013-12-08T06:00:00.000-06:002013-12-08T06:00:04.623-06:00Half Marathon recap<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It's been over <strike>a week</strike> two weeks since I ran the Shiner Beer Run and I am definitely still on a high. I keep thinking about it and it just doesn't seem real - guys, I RAN A HALF MARATHON. That was 13.1 miles!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In case you forgot the huge smile that resided on my face for days and days.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When I got up that morning at 4:30, I hopped in the shower first. I just can't ever seem to get going to 100% without a shower, and I know that may sound weird to shower before a half marathon, but I knew I needed to be at 100% considering the farthest I had ran in training was just 7 miles. So I showered, checked the weather what felt like a hundred times, and decided on my race gear. No fancy pic of my clothing laid out since I mostly just stood around in my robe until I had it figured out. I ended up wearing my favorite capris, a nike sports bra, my splits59 tank, a pullover from Target and my trusty Adidas trail running shoes. No, this was not a trail race. Yes, I did all my training runs in them so I stuck to what I knew. I also happened to dig around in my closet at the last minute so I found my headband/earwarmer, some mitten-glove hybrids, and my rain slicker from biking. I threw on some tall socks and my UGGs, grabbed my gear and hit the road.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The trip took about 2 hours so I was glad that I had a full water bottle plus a spark ready to go. I ate some toast with PB2 and a hardboiled egg in the car. When I got to the race site, I ate half of a Stinger Vanilla Waffle and my phone said the weather was just 39 degrees. Yikes! I picked up my race packet and returned to my car to seat in the heat while I got ready - put on my bib, listened to pump up music, and check social media. When we had about 15 minutes until race time, I got out and made my way to the Port-a-Potties for what I hoped was one last time. All those drinks were going through me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I thought I might see <a href="http://thisradientlife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kristen</a> or <a href="http://www.nerkyblog.com/" target="_blank">Meg</a> before the race, but I didn't and honestly I think that was good. I was so nervous but was in a really good headspace - this race was for me. I didn't have B come with me or drag my friends out to cheer me on. I think I wanted this first (and possible only) half marathon to be about me running just for me - just to prove to myself that I could. It wasn't about finishing because people were waiting for me or any other factors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The race itself was tough but not as tough as I <strike>imagined</strike> feared. I didn't take any pictures during it, mostly due to the rain and not wanting to expose my poor fingers to the cold.<i> I don't have those fancy gloves that work with touch screens.</i> I honestly thought that I might have to crawl or be carried across the finish line, so my goal was just to finish without stopping or having to walk. I did have to stop about 3.5 miles in for the bathroom - there was just no way around that one. With each step on the pavement, my bladder felt more and more like it would burst. Around the 3 mile mark I told myself I'd stop at the next port-a-potty so I did. And even though I waited for about 7-8 minutes in the freezing cold and it made my watch time very different than my chip time I am so glad that I decided to stop. And I'll say this - the race was very well populated with port-a-potties and fuel stations. At nearly every mile there was a water station, some of which were handing out GU, and most of those also had a port-a-potty. The problem? Only one port-a-potty per break. And there were a few thousand runners. I saw quite a few guys just dodge behind a bush but I did not have that option. Thankfully, I only had to stop once.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The course was really hilly which I haven't trained for. Houston is pretty flat so I just accepted it. There was about a 3 mile stretch (post potty break) that was straight into a headwind, up and down hills, and in the rain. Those miles were pretty miserable but I just keep trucking along. It was before the halfway mark but after the restroom stop, so I was pretty good about passing up people, and I think that mentally made up for the rough conditions. We hit 6.5 miles (halfway) right at the bottom of a hill so it was quite literally uphill from there. Then we encountered "Manure Mile" which wasn't really manure but was a mile or so of dirt road with lots of big rocks to avoid. Then it evened out for a bit while we ran between two graveyards (a little creepy with the weather) before entering what I call "the park from hell". We ran through a park, which meant back and forth on these little winding footpaths. I should have taken a picture. Going in, you could see all these runners just crisscrossing across an area that was maybe 100 yards across. I felt like I wasn't making any progress and would never get out of there. The worst part? You could see a pretty big hill that you had to go up once you finally finished. Without a doubt, this was the hardest (and slowest) part of the race. Once we were out of there, it was just a few miles left through neighborhoods and back to the brewery.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Throughout the race, I had paced myself with another runner. She'd speed up past me and I'd stay behind her, then I'd speed up ahead of her for awhile. As we were coming up to the final 0.1 miles, with the finish line in sight, she was ahead of me but started to walk. I grabbed her arm, a total stranger, and told her we'd finish it together. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We powered through the finish line, where I apparently felt the need to jump up and punch the air in excitement, and then I promptly moved to the sides where I started my Kim Kardashian ugly cry. Full on, baby. The adrenaline and emotions were overwhelming. I could not believe I had earned that metal around my neck. This was really the only point where I wished I had some people waiting for me, because everyone else did, but it was such a small thing that I quickly got past. I hobbled over to a line (because my momentary pause to ugly cry made all my muscles freeze up) and waited for the free food with other people. Once I had my bratwurst, I made my way to the beer line where I came upon Kristin and Meg! That was even better than I imagined!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We drank some beers, warmed up near the grills, almost got kicked out of the brewery tour, and overall celebrated some new friends and accomplishing some kick ass goals. Then I started the long drive home and promptly took my first ice bath. I can't say how much it helped because I don't have any half marathons without it to compare to, but I can say that I was able to move the next day and that my friends is a win. But I think B too a little too much joy in pouring that ice over me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Thanks for all your love and support during my training and on race day! From my bloggy friends, to my IRL friends, my family and B - I never would have attepted this, stuck with it, or completed it without you. I can't wait til the next one!</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">PS - I almost forgot all the stats! I stopped my watch during the bathroom break so <i>my</i> time was 2:45:49 and my average pace was 12:49/mile. I think chip time put me somewhere near 2:53:30 or something. My fastest mile was mile 2 at 10:34 and my slowest mile was mile 1 at 14:38 aka "the park from hell".</span><br />
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YFGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10916500580288100915noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455846950547675158.post-87109163906967798562013-12-07T15:13:00.001-06:002013-12-07T16:38:00.432-06:003 months!<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The holidays are in full swing, my final exams are almost here, and our wedding is just 3 months away! Eeeek!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Last night was the Christmas party for B's job (and my old job) and it was wonderful to see so many of my old coworkers! Even though I know that leaving teaching was the right decision for me I still miss the people I worked alongside. Teaching is a hard job but those people made everyday I was there better. They aren't just coworkers <i>(okay, some of them were)</i>; they're friends. Many of them watched my relationship with B develop from the start and they'll be there to celebrate our marriage in March.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I'm still on my 10 day cleanse<span style="color: #0000ee;"> which mean<span style="color: #0000ee;">t</span> </span>no boozing or dessert table for me. And honestly, it was tough. There are just so many delicious things out at this time of year. I stuck to the fruit and veggies trays and woke up this morning feeling great so I know it was worth it. Plus, the wonderful hostess sent me home with extra fruits and veggies - score!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This week has also been a busy week for wedding planning. While I was home last week, my mom and I met with our venue to consult about the bartending. The venue includes bartenders but they offer packages to include glassware, mixers, garnishes, etc. They also help you decide what to order and how much. Our meeting was with Jaime, who it turns out is also going to be my Day of Coordinator! I loved her and felt like we had a great vibe so that puts my mind at ease a ton. I'll post later about our bar decisions because I need your help! In addition to planning the bar, we've been ordering invitations, working on music selections, changing our catering up a bit, and picking up the bridesmaid dresses!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I'm also starting P90X today. I figure, what better time to try to actually get through all 90 days then the 3 months before my wedding. Any tips for staying committed?</span><br />
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YFGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10916500580288100915noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455846950547675158.post-52205246538339570932013-12-06T05:30:00.000-06:002013-12-06T05:30:01.315-06:00amazing dinner<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I've really been slacking on posting what I've been eating on this cleanse, so get ready for an update. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">First up, I <i>have</i> to share this super simple and delicious dinner I made tonight:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I wasn't sure what I wanted and I knew that going out to the store wasn't an option - there was too much food in my fridge <i>(that will spoil at some point)</i> and it was <strike>cold</strike> freezing. The temps here dropped 40 degrees today! That means Texas is practically in an ice age.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When I saw the ground turkey I was planning for my eggs cups I decided to use a little to make some burgers as well. Searching around my fridge also led me to an avocado, some turkey bacon, an onion, and romaine lettuce. The best part? I made two burgers and sauteed extra onions so I have lunch tomorrow planned out already!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Since I was already making the kitchen a mess, I went ahead and made my egg cups as well. In a large mixing bowl I combined 12 eggs, cooked ground turkey, and sauteed onions. I then poured my mix into muffin tins sprayed with Pam. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Other meals and snacks I've been eating while on the Cleanse?</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">breakfast <a href="http://yourfavoritegirlfriend.blogspot.com/2013/10/5-easy-clean-breakfast-options.html" target="_blank">smoothies</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">edamame hummus with cherry tomatoes and sugar snap peas</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">hard boiled eggs</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">gluten-free cereal, banana and almond milk</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">gluten-free bread, toasted, smeared with avocado and topped with turkey</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">almonds</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">grilled chicken, black beans, and steamed veggies</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">dessert smoothies - almond milk, vanilla protein powder, banana, chia seeds, ice </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The hardest part so far? I am CRAVING some Starbucks. I've been drinking it so frequently, and especially while studying, that it makes it hard to start any reading or assignments without getting my fix first. <i>I sound like an addict.</i> But I know that my first post-cleanse Starbucks will taste that much sweeter for having waited for it and not giving in to my temptations!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I've got a few other things hanging around my fridge just waiting to be made into a delicious meal. And I'm dying to make this <a href="http://pepperminting.com/2013/11/29/almond-butter-detox-shake/" target="_blank">Almond Butter detox shake</a> from Jesi, though I'll probably substitute the soy milk with almond milk. Keep an eye out on <a href="http://instagram.com/cregan85#" target="_blank">IG</a> for more meal updates!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Cait</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>YFGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10916500580288100915noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455846950547675158.post-23599820771999225582013-12-05T05:30:00.000-06:002013-12-05T05:30:04.323-06:0028 years young<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Apparently, 28 is the <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/summeranne/every-year-of-your-20s-ranked-from-worst-to-best" target="_blank">best year</a> of your 20s. Who knew?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I didn't make a big deal of it on here, but I celebrated my 28th birthday last Monday. It was pretty low-key and I have to say, I sort of enjoyed that part. We stretched the celebrating out over a few days but no one day was balls-to-the-wall crazy. The night before my birthday we had our regular Sunday Family dinner with B's side. They had a cake for me and made one of my favorite meals: steak and mashed potatoes. I got two amazing cookbooks that I've been eying and a beautiful, thoughtful necklace from my future sister-in-law.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Monday night, my actual birthday, I started my day with a Pure Barre class and ended my day by working the night shift in the ICU. Most people probably think this would be an awful way to spend a birthday but I really enjoyed my shift. The staff wished me happy birthday and I got an IV started successfully!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Wednesday we headed to Austin for the Thanksgiving holiday. My brothers were occupied that evening, but I was able to enjoy a wonderful birthday dinner with my parents and my grandmother. If you're ever in Austin I would highly recommend <a href="http://www.spicewoodtavern.com/" target="_blank">Spicewood Tavern</a>. It's a great little restaurant in my parent's neighborhood that's relatively new and we've enjoyed a few nights there over the last year. They usually have live music going and there are always great beers on tap. B had The Goolsby, a drink made with jalapeno and serrano infused tequila - spicy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">My parents got me a jacket I had spied a few weeks earlier at J. Crew factory. Despite knowing what I was getting, I was still thrilled! Sadly, it was 65 degrees in Austin and it's been even warmer in Houston so I haven't yet had a chance to wear it. On the upside, we're supposed to get pretty chilly this weekend and I'm itching to wear this beauty!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">B had told me that my gift still hadn't arrived, but when I came back to town on Monday it was here! He surprised me with a gorgeous watch I've been drooling over for months. Between getting to spend time with family, loving my nursing program, and getting to marry the man of my dreams in a few months, I'd say that 28 is going to be a wonderful year for me. The gifts I was spoiled with were just icing on the cake.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Cait</span></b></span></div>
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</span>YFGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10916500580288100915noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455846950547675158.post-21607999374359182062013-12-02T16:11:00.003-06:002013-12-02T16:11:48.692-06:00stats and cyber monday<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Before I get into the nitty gritty (aka the good stuff), I want to share a few <b>Cyber Monday </b>deals I've come across. I'm sure everyone's inbox was flooded with sale emails this morning and if you're anything like me, I tend to get overwhelmed and just delete all the emails. I don't have the willpower to sift through 50 websites for something I might like that I didn't even know I needed just to save some money. But here are a few items I purchased recently and LOVE so you might as well get them today with the deals. Easy peasy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><u><b>Old Navy: 30% with <span style="color: magenta;">CYBER</span></b></u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I originally bought <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=435916638&pid=uid4704-23853052-53&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank">these flats</a> in the snakeskin print a few weeks ago. I've already worn them a handful of times and they are actually comfortable - which is huge! I find that flats are the worst for being comfy in the store before turning into weapons of torture just 30 minutes into wearing them. When I saw the other prints last night, I knew I had to have them and that I'd feel good wearing them. The honeycomb infinity scarf is a new staple of mine, as it comes in great neutrals and is unbelievably cozy. I can't find it online anymore but there were still a lot in my local stores. And you can't go wrong with this <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=60790&vid=1&pid=920381022" target="_blank">sweater</a>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><u><b>J. Crew Factory: 50% everything, free shipping and <i>extra</i> 10% off with <span style="color: magenta;">FCM733C2B</span></b></u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I spied this jacket a few weeks ago and immediately texted my mom, "IGNORE PREVIOUS WISHLISTS! This item supersedes everything else!" with a barrage of photos. Well, I got the jacket this week and it does not disappoint. The color is fabulous and it is warm without being too heavy. It is called the Factory Skirted Dress Coat and I saw it online but now the website is updating or something. <i>Too much Cyber Monday traffic!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><u><b>Francesca's: 30% off sitewide and free shipping</b></u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.grrfeisty.com/" target="_blank">Roxy</a> just got the most adorable <a href="http://www.francescas.com/product/quinn+faux+leather+skirt.do?sortby=newArrivals&from=Search" target="_blank">faux leather skirt</a> there at a blogger event (damn you, clinicals for making me miss that!) and I'm dying to order it. I can already envision the countless holiday events where I would wear it: B's work party? Check. Family Xmas dinner? Yup. Sister's rehearsal dinner? You bet. New Year's Eve? Duh.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Add to the fact that my fox sweater IG post today was a little too similar to her earlier fox sweater post and I look like a stalker. Good thing I know her IRL and pre-blog because that makes it less creepy, right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Also lusting over this <a href="http://www.francescas.com/product/queensbury+sequin+skirt.do?sortby=newArrivals" target="_blank">sequined number</a> and this entire <a href="http://www.francescas.com/product/quinn+hooded+moto+jacket.do?sortby=newArrivals&from=Search" target="_blank">outfit</a>, especially the moto jacket.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I'm not really keen on putting these numbers out there but it will keep me more accountable. My goal is to get below 135 lbs. And stay there! For the last year I've floated between 135-141 and I'm just ready to get out of those numbers. </span><br />
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YFGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10916500580288100915noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455846950547675158.post-54175692954484015222013-12-02T08:15:00.002-06:002013-12-02T08:15:36.823-06:00monday morning quickie<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Happy Cyber Monday!</b> I'm in Austin but getting ready to head back to Houston, so my schedule is off a bit. The Holiday Clean Up starts today with Sami and me! <a href="http://www.simply-sami.com/2013/12/advocare-day-1.html" target="_blank">Sami</a> already posted her before pics and stats, as did <a href="http://thisradientlife.blogspot.com/2013/12/back-to-life-back-to-reality.html" target="_blank">Kristen</a>, so go check these amazing ladies out! And yesterday I shared an <a href="http://yourfavoritegirlfriend.blogspot.com/2013/12/shopping-list.html" target="_blank">easy shopping list</a> to help you get ready for the cleanse.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I had not originally planned to stay in Austin until this morning, but it ended up that way so I <b><i>officially</i></b> can't start my cleanse until I get to Houston where it is waiting for me. Which means no weigh-in or stats yet either, because what good is it to weigh-in on my mom's scale when I won't be back for a 3 weeks?<i> Plus, the damn thing weighs in like 4 lbs light so I'd be all happy for no reason. Wah wah.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">You still have time to join us! If you order from me by <a href="https://www.advocare.com/130356380/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=W3171&id=search&flavor=C" target="_blank"><b>tonight</b></a>, you'll be entered to win the FREE box of Spark! Plus, I'll be posting my daily meal plans the day after I eat them so you can always just use those posts as a guide. Personally I cannot wait for this bloated feeling to leave! As if Thanksgiving wasn't enough, we celebrated my brother's birthday last night so I ate all the mexican food and drank all the vodka tonics. Sorry I'm not sorry.<i> </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Then we came home where my mom and I sat down to drink wine (<i>because there wasn't enough drinking at dinner</i>) and order wedding invitations!! Seriously, that has been the hardest part of wedding planning for me Pretty much everything else - dress, venue, bridesmaid dresses, food - was super easy. I recognized that I had found "the one" pretty early on in the process and that was it. No more looking, not more <i>need</i> to look. This invitation stuff though? UGH! There are so many gorgeous options out there but none that felt right. And it's just a piece of paper! Why the stress?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Long story short, we bit the bullet and bought the pricey ones that I kept coming back to. They're gorgeous and I'll share them when they come in. But don't you know what popped up in my email this morning??</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">You better believe I'll be calling when their office opens (at 8am PACIFIC TIME???) so they can apply that 25% off to my order. Or cancelling and then reordering with the code. That's way too much money to be <strike>saved</strike> spent on other things!</span><br />
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YFGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10916500580288100915noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455846950547675158.post-20463324360771605202013-12-01T11:14:00.001-06:002013-12-01T11:14:27.180-06:00Shopping List<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The Thanksgiving break has been wonderful so far <i>(yep, my break isn't over until Monday morning when I head back to Houston!)</i> but I am actually looking forward to getting back to a routine. Don't get me wrong, if I could stay in Austin just to visit old friends and lounge around my mom's house while eating and drinking to my heart's content I would. But it isn't realistic and I'm certainly not feeling my best.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Be sure to check out my <a href="http://yourfavoritegirlfriend.blogspot.com/2013/10/5-easy-clean-breakfast-options.html" target="_blank">5 easy breakfast ideas</a> and a recipe for <a href="http://yourfavoritegirlfriend.blogspot.com/2013/05/stuffed-peppers-recipe.html" target="_blank">Stuffed Peppers</a> to help you get going. I'll be tagging IG photos with <b>#HolidayCleanUp </b>throughout the cleanse so be sure to do the same and we can all share ideas.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>YFGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10916500580288100915noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455846950547675158.post-40741285564868493612013-11-27T09:00:00.000-06:002013-11-27T09:00:14.053-06:00Spark and the ICU<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Just wrapped up my LAST clinical of the semester and I am thrilled! Being in the ICU was an awesome experience. I'm fairly certain that I want to be an ICU nurse after my experiences there, though I'm keeping my options open until I've gone through Pediatrics (<i>still thinking I'd love the NICU too!</i>) and Maternal/OB. Just a few of the things I saw/did during this rotation: someone's eyeball popped out, patients crashing/coding, ventilator patients, female circumcision, and limb amputation. Crazy, right? I loved every second!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Now that I'm home from what I hope will be my last night shift <strike>ever</strike> for a while, I'm going to nap <i>hard</i> before B and I head to Austin for Thanksgiving. We'll be packing up the pups and spending a few days in my parents' house which is currently under renovations. <b>Cross your fingers that the crew is hard at work putting in baseboards and a toilet today! </b>Otherwise, B and I will each be on a couch and we'll be using my parents' master bathroom for all our necessary business. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Before I slip away to La La Land, I am giving away a <b>FREE box of Spark</b>! Yup, a whole box of <a href="https://www.advocare.com/130356380/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=A4093&id=search&flavor=E&size=P" target="_blank">Spark</a>, in whatever flavor the winner wants. All you have to do is join up with Sami and I for our Holiday Clean Up AdvoCare 10 Day Cleanse! Your entry for the giveaway is your purchase of the Herbal Cleanse. When you buy from me, I'll automatically have your name put in the drawing. Purchase by Monday, December 2nd to be eligible. Winner will be announced Tuesday! If you buy a whole 24 Day Challenge then I'll have to come up with an even better giveaway - maybe Spark and some Slam? We'll see!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.simply-sami.com/" target="_blank">Sami</a> and I will be starting the cleanse on Monday, but you can always start a day or two late and just follow along. Use #HolidayCleanUp to join in on the fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Cait </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">PS - The giveaway for $40 cash is still going on at <a href="http://www.justjacq.com/2013/11/25/weekly-fitness-1125/" target="_blank">JustJacq</a>. There are just over 100 entries which means you've got a great chance at winning it just in time to spend it on some cute holiday accessories!</span>YFGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10916500580288100915noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455846950547675158.post-35367032013634129912013-11-25T17:32:00.003-06:002013-11-25T17:32:44.583-06:00I did it! And some other exciting news!<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">First, I have to say <span style="font-size: large;"><b>THANK YOU</b></span> for the love and the kind words of support this weekend when I ran my first half marathon! I plan on writing a full recap later this week but I cannot say enough about how much it meant to me to see your messages, your texts, your "likes" and the support on the blog, Facebook and <a href="http://instagram.com/cregan85#" target="_blank">IG</a>. I never would have had the balls to attempt this if it weren't for the blogging community that helped me believe I could do this.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This week is going to be a busy one for me, just like it will be for many of you. It started with the half marathon, continued on Sunday with a family dinner to celebrate my birthday, and now I'm about to get ready for the first of two consecutive night shifts before we head to Austin on Thursday for Thanksgiving.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">To say I'm worried about slacking off now that my BIG GOAL is over and done with combined with the holidays <i>and holiday drinking</i> that is right around the corner would be an underestimate. I just work better and feel more balanced when I have something I am working towards. I haven't pinned down the next race or event yet so instead I'm focusing on my diet. I <i><b>love</b></i> enjoying the holidays, which means feasting and drinking to my heart's content with my friends and family. But just on the holiday. <i>Not for the four weeks between holidays, Cait! </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">To combat the holiday weight gain, <a href="http://www.simply-sami.com/2013/11/we-all-have-slumps.html" target="_blank">Sami</a> and I are hosting another round of the <a href="https://www.advocare.com/130356380/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=W3171&id=search&flavor=C" target="_blank">AdvoCare 10 Day Cleanse</a>. We'll be starting it on <u><b>Monday, December 2nd</b></u> so you still have plenty of time to order! <i>(Order by Wednesday with 2 day shipping and it should arrive Saturday. I've found that 2 day shipping, for whatever reason, is usually only $1 more than regular with <a href="https://www.advocare.com/130356380/default.aspx" target="_blank">AdvoCare</a>!)</i> I'll be posting a shopping list and some meal plans over the weekend so you can plan accordingly. On instagram, tag all things cleanse related with <b>#holidaycleanup</b> so we can all see what each other is doing to be successful!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you're interested in doing the entire 24 Day Challenge, you would finish that on Christmas Day (or a day early, if you'd like!). The 24 Day Challenge starts with the 10 Day Cleanse which means there is always time to decide that later.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><u><b>Basics for the 10 Day Cleanse:</b></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">- Comes in Citrus or Peaches and Cream </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">- Drink the fiber shake the first 3 mornings and the last 3 mornings</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">- Take the Probiotic Pills on mornings 4-10</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">- Take the Herbal Cleanse Pills at bedtime for days 1-7</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">- Cut out alcohol, soda, creamy sauces, sugar, candy, fried foods, processed foods, white flour, and partially hydrogenated oils <i>(personally, I cut out all daily and gluten since it just agrees more with my system!)</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The cleanse is <b>NOT</b> a starvation diet or a crazy juicing plan. You eat real food! Just not crap food! I always work out on the cleanse and I'm typically eating more food than I usually do, just making better choices about that food.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I'd love to answer any questions or concerns you have about the cleanse! Leave me a comment or shoot me an email: yfgblog@gmail.com.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Cait</span></b></span></div>
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