Thursday Latelies...I'm joining the fun!

I keep seeing some of my favorite blogs doing the "Thursday Latelies" and I decided to join in this week...even though my ugly mug will NOT be doing it as a video like some of my faves do (bex and jill). Thursday Latelies is just listing some things that you are currently loving or thankful for...so here is my list! Don't judge me...it's my first time!

My number 1 will have to be running.  I love to run...even though I may have a miserable run here and there, I still love it.  I love pushing myself and the satisfaction I feel at the end of a run.  I'm also a total sap at times and get a little emotional while running. I try to use my running time to talk with the Lord and sometimes I am just overwhelmed with thankfulness that I have the ability to run. I may never achieve the speed I want (or once had) and I may never place in a marathon, half or even a 5k, but I can run.  I have the God given ability to run and I am so thankful and humbled when I think of all the people that cannot, whether from physical disability or health reasons.  Silly, I know...but I am also the same girl who will most likely tear up when I cross a finish line, no matter how well I did.  I just get such a sense of accomplishment and often get overcome by the emotion of it....such a softie I know...don't give me that look!  

Adding to my thankfulness and love for running is this super, awesome giveaway by Tips 4 Running.  Go check out the page AND the giveaway! Those Saucony's look and sound awesome and I for one would love to win a pair.  I have my next half marathon in 24 days (here) AND my first FULL marathon in February (here) and I would love to be sporting a pair of these new Saucony's.  

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These are the ones I want!!!

Next, I am thankful for the little old man in Walmart that either just needed someone to talk to or truly got a look at my gross feet....yeah, he just needed someone to talk to, we'll go with that.  I purchased this:

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I admit it...I have nasty feet.  Part of it is that I am lazy and don't use that pumice scrubber enough on them and I'm too cheap to get regular pedi's so my heals pretty much stay dry, cracked and gross.  I will buy stuff and then never stick with putting it on regularly.  But for $5.94 I got this tub of Heel Rescue that the sweetest little old man told me was guaranteed to work (I also heard how bad his feet are and that you must be faithful for this to work...he was adorable).  I'm all for a guaranty...so I bought it.  I have only used it twice but it did feel fabulous and not super greasy either...I'll keep you posted on my progress!  Don't get your hopes up though...there will probably NOT be pics EVA of my feet on here!  I think I should have listened to my mom growing up when she constantly yelled at me to put shoes on, although she always told me I would get worms if I didn't quit running barefoot in the barn with Rusty (my best friend and quarter horse) and I never did.  I'm probably just paying now as an adult with gross feet!

Next up is this fabulous little gem I discovered: Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan Penetrating oil! LOVING it!  I have pretty healthy hair on my own, but with my highlighting, coloring, flat ironing my curls into straight submission...I wanted to use something to help it out and keep it healthy.  This stuff is fabulous! It smells great, and gives my hair such softness and shine....love it!

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Next up: Nail Life! I have pretty healthy nails, but if I neglect them I'll get the typical peeling that can occur. Years ago, a girl I worked with told me about this stuff.  She had the strongest, most beautiful natural nails ever! She swore by this stuff, so I bought some and have never been without a bottle in my house since.  It really does give you strong, healthy nails!

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Last up is my new Stella & Dot, Snake Orb Pendant Necklace! Just got it in last night and love, love, love it!!!!  Thanks to Skinny Runner for this post I got it on sale (super amazing steal) and I am so excited about it. Of course I am wearing it today and posing for super gooberish pics, but hey, new jewelry makes me silly giddy!

 

So fun! Go check out Stella & Dot!

So that is it for me...guess I have a lot that I am loving and thankful for today.  Believe me, there are a ton more that I am thankful for, but for today, this is a fun list!

OH WAIT!!!! One more thing....I'm super excited and happy that the hubs and I are getting massages together after work today! I will post about that tomorrow and all the awesome deliciousness that I'm sure it will be!

Ok...one more thing....I am still working out...but this week kind of got away from me.  I took yesterday (yes I remember that I took Monday off too) off...dumb, but I had so much to do.  I will be running tonight (even though I'm sure I won't want to after my massage and dinner with the hubs).