Three (Random) Things Thursday

Posted on March 31, 2016 by mybravewings

Hi all! I forgot to write a Thursday post last week! oops! I don’t have too much to share today, but tonight or tomorrow I’ll post my March run-down (spoiler: I hit triple digits this month!!!).

I have three completely random things to share today, because I wanted to at least post something!

My badass little sister, Kristen, is flying to California today to run her second Ragnar So Cal, Ragnar for Rett, where 6 extremely talented women (including my sissy) will run a relay of 190 miles, day and night and day again, to help raise money and awareness for Rett Syndrome.

I dropped my phone on Tuesday night and the screen shattered. This was my first broken iPhone screen. Sad day. A friend pointed out that the cracks kind of resemble wings, #mybravewings, which made me smile. I got my replacement yesterday, so all is well again! Last time I had to get a new phone because of damage was a couple years ago when I dropped my phone in the toilet. =/

I have a half marathon in 9 days. NINE DAYS! Then another 5 weeks after that; and then another 3 weeks after that! That would be Rock the Parkway on April 9, Running with the Cows on May 14, and then Hospital Hill on June 4!

Monday Mentionings: March 28

Posted on March 28, 2016 by mybravewings

First of all, I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter! I have SO many photos to share with you this week! I’m going to just do a quick sentence per picture, to get through them all!

My week started out with a Bestie date with Belle at Red Robin, including lots of bottomless fries!

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Belle and Jazzy are bae. (most favorite picture ever!)

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He was thrilled at having his picture taken so many times last week.

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Amy and I had a super hill run and we stopped to take a selfie at the top of a crazy hill.

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We ran super fast on the way down.

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It rained during our last mile, and poured after we finished running.

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Wine and kitty.

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Amy found the way to Jasper’s heart: whipped cream.

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I made the easiest “cake” ever, ice cream sandwich cake, for food day at work.

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Lots of snuggles before leaving Jazzy and heading to Hays for the weekend.

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Just some of the beauty of Kansas along I 70.

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Dad discovered Snapchat.

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I ❤ Hays’ tag.

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Saturday morning as I was getting ready to run, somebody was watching my every move.

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Before running with Mom and Shay, I headed out for 5 miles; I ran to the north water tower and back.

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After 5 solo miles, Mom and Shay joined in for a virtual 5k for Rett Syndrome. (links: GP2C, Sparkle Athletic, Rett Syndrome info)

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Hays sure was chilly for Easter weekend, especially with the strong winds.

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Saturday morning after an 8 mile run, I FINALLY got my snoball!!!

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It was so amazing.

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Michelle sent me lots of Jazzy snaps so I wouldn’t miss him so much. I ❤ this picture!

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Sunday morning, Mom and I had a great 4 miler, sunny, but still chilly!

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Grandma and Granddad came over for Easter dinner, Gordon got lots of snuggles.

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Sad to leave Hays, but I’ll be back soon!

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The snoball for Chelle made it 3 and a half hours all the way to KC!

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Yesterday was Jasper’s birthday – he turned 9, and got lots of treats!! Happy birthday little bear!

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Have a good week, friends!!

Monday Mentionings: March 14

Posted on March 14, 2016 by mybravewings

It’s Monday, and it’s officially spring in my apartment! The time changed last night, and it was light out until 7:45 last night!! I also bought lots of spring clothes over the weekend, so I’m ready! Bring on the beautiful weather!

Jasper and I have still been cuddling a lot, and it warms my heart. He’s such a sweetheart.

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We started playing Factoring Feud (Family Feud) at work last week – it’ll be a weekly thing for a while. I love where I work. 🙂 Also, I realize I spelled Feud incorrectly in my snapchat below, I was in a hurry and autocorrect didn’t do it’s job. Don’t judge!

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Amy and I found a beautiful flowering tree/bush right by the trail after a 5 mile run on Wednesday. We just had to stop and take a picture. The blooms are so pretty. I think it’s a tulip magnolia tree.

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My apartment building got a new roof last week. Jasper (and I) didn’t appreciate the loud noises. At least it was over in a day and a half!

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Epic runfie action taking place on Thursday night runs with the KC Running Co. groupies!

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It’s okay Jasper, its not like I was about to get up and go to bed! I’m always up for more snuggles.

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Friday night, Michelle and I made hamburgers, rice, and asparagus, and ate on the balcony. It was a most perfect evening. We even had ice cream sandwiches for dessert. Mmmm!

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Sunday morning was the Whiskey Run 5k in Martin City. It was a really fun race! I had to walk a couple times because of a crazy side stitch I’ve gotten during my runs over the last week or so (way out of the ordinary, I never get side stitches!). Check out my race recap here!

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After the race and my second little run, Jasper and I had some balcony time. It was overcast and kind of drizzly on and off all weekend, but the temps have been amazing.

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