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Last night I purchased what I hope will end up being my MARATHON OUTFIT. 

The shorts are just a new pair of Nike compression shorts, however I spent A LOT of time debating the top.

I went with this beaut because it has 2 pockets in the back and it’s BRIGHT. I don’t have any yellow running shirts so I’m excited about this one. Plus I hope it will make it easier for my friends to spot me. 

I’d like to get like sticky letters to put my name on my shirt – but I’d prefer them not be permanent. Any thoughts or suggestions?

This weekend I de-cluttered my closet like whoa. There is no reason for me to drag clothes that are too big or that I’m never going to wear again to Virginia when I move. The amount of clothes I either tossed, gave to good will, or brought to the consignment shop was insane. 

Clothes used to help me feel good about myself, but now I JUST FEEL GREAT IN MY OWN SKIN. The clothes are just icing on the cake. I don’t need clothes to make me happy. My wardrobe is drastically smaller (pun not intended, but it’s also true) these days as per the scores of unused hangers I now have.

When I dropped off my bag of goodies to the consignment shop I told them it was the last of “My Collection” for their racks since I’m moving in a few weeks. 

Of course I couldn’t leave the story empty handed. I bought the above items. The blazer is a size 10, skirt is size 12, pants are size 12 and the top is a medium. INSANE. I still have a hard to accepting that I get to shop in that section of stores after years of XL/16s. 

FYI my new school’s colors are green and gold – hence the 2 yellow pieces. The job offer letter is in the mail, so it should be public knowledge later this week. Telling my students is going to be hard and bittersweet for sure!

What up Kohls Juniors/Miss department!!

I went to Kohls looking for running gear (I have 2 Fila shirts that I love from there), but sadly didn’t find anything I liked. I took a QUICK spin around the store and spotted this dress. One of my students last year had a dress like this that I LOVED. 

It was in the juniors section, complete with an odd numbered size – 13 – but I wanted to try it on just to see. I know I could use some spanx & a better bra, but I was shocked at how well the dress fit. 

The tag said $58 which I wasn’t going to spend, but I remember seeing it was on sale. It was 40% off and I got another 15% off at the register for giving out my email address to fill out a survey. I got the dress for $29 including tax. 

Now I just need somewhere to wear it! Perhaps at my David Cook Luncheon (which I haven’t heard back about yet, but I’m hopeful)

*ignore my lack of makeup or hair styling. this was post half-marathon yesterday and I only had the energy to shower 😛

Remember that time I ran 4 miles with my ass cheeks hanging out?

Oh wait that was tonight. I wore these tiny compression shorts that worked their way up my legs as a ran. I also had a blue flashing running light clipped to the back of my shorts which really alerted the world to my exposed flesh. 

Regardless of the peep show Freddie and I knocked out 4 miles in 40:54. Stellar run with a negative split ta-boot(y). 

GPOYT – First Training Edition

Today is our first day of transfer orientation leader training AKA a big part of my job. We’ll meet for 3 hours this afternoon and for the next 7 weeks. I always like to kick off training looking sassy and spirited. 

This dress is one I saw while I was in NY, but they didn’t have my size. Color me SHOCKED when christmas morning I find it in my size in a box from my mom with these leggings. 

I’ve rarely done the legging/dress/boot look, but I think I’m pulling it off quite well.

PS – don’t mind my giddy glow – Mr. Lucas and I have been talking a lot lately!

Just ONCE I would like to not have terrible race photos. I love how I feel like a badass and look like a hot mess moving in slow motion. Whatever I ran 13.1 suck it haters!

My finish line picture doesn’t depict how pissed I was. I kept looking at my watching going WHY GOD WHY.

Also what possessed to me put my guns up and bite my lip and overall look constipated in those 2 pictures. The girl behind me is embarrassed for me, yet is giving a thumbs up. Thanks for taking two there race photog. 

Enjoy the terribleness! 

To paraphrase Barney Stinson on HIMYM, whenever I feel sad, I just stop being sad and be awesome instead.

I may have went on an OKC date tonight and may have gotten a goodnight kiss. It was different, but exciting nonetheless.

File this under: life goes on. fake it, till you make it.