Girl's Day!

Our Fab-5-Day-O-Fun in San Francisco!

Lovejoy's Tea Room

Burke Williams Day Spa

Westfield Galleria

Osha Thai Restaurant

Collage made by MBQ:

Three Gatekeepers

From Suze Orman in "How to Push Past Your Money Fears Once and for All"

"I told her about an incredible teacher I studied with years ago, who taught me a simple method for measuring the integrity of my actions. Imagine three gatekeepers standing between you and the actions you want to take or the things you want to purchase, or even the things you want to say. Each of these gatekeepers represents one question:

                 Is it kind?

                   Is it necessary?

                     Is it true?

To this day, I check in with these gatekeepers when I'm unsure about my course of action. And if it doesn't pass one of the gatekeepers—if the purchase isn't really necessary or the word isn't kind or the action true—I know I need to stop and rethink what I'm doing."

BOGO Starbucks!

Hello, Caramel Brulée Latte!

It was BOGO today...woot!

Quote

"It's better to do what is right than what is easy."

Friday Thoughts

1.    My Papa (mom's dad) is having some challenges with his health. Thoughts and prayers going out to him and Mama and all of the wonderful people helping them out. They live in the Philippines and I really wish I could visit soon.

2.    The colder/gloomier weather is slowly getting to me. I am a summer gal and so that means I start to get a little down during this time of the year.

3.    Why not squeeze in a blog post every so often, even though I'm such a perfectionist and would rather wait until I have a better idea for a post and the best pictures to add and time to really write a good post and edit it? After all, this blog is for me to just blabber away, express myself, and talk to myself.

4.    Busy weekend ahead: Cheering on my friend in the musical, Annie, possible shopping trip w/ the mom & sister, and... finally... Apple Hill on Sunday!!!

Running Goals

1. Get GOO (or gummies). I keep reading more and more that these pro runners use them to fuel themselves.
2. RICE after all runs (rest, ice, compression, elevate). Recovery is key!
3. Eat well and get enough sleep/rest. My co-worker said she had one of her best runs lately (14+ miles – don’t fret, she’s training for the CIM lol…) b/c she had enough sleep the previous night, she ate a big breakfast and hydrated before her run.
4. Get compression socks (cannot believe how much $ they are) – I think the idea is to lessen the hurt your legs go through as you run. Maybe for now I’ll wear tube socks =P
5. Get better shoes (specifically a half size bigger! Mel can relate lol). But also get the “right” shoes by going to Fleet Feet or Running Zone and having them recommend the right shoes

Sweet November

Something about this new month makes me happy. I am typically a summer gal, but the thought that pretty autumn leaves, salted caramel hot chocolates, and Christmas tunes will soon surround me makes me just plain happy.

Happy November First! :)

My cute desktop, thanks to Leelou Blogs: