sick.

I have been so sick this past week, that I have accomplished almost nothing since coming home from our trip to Florida.  In fact, I spent that entire last day of 2011 laying on the couch.  I also spent almost the entire first day of 2012 laying in that very same spot.  It got to the point that I seemed to forget how to do anything but find that spot on the couch and get comfortable in it.  This was not exactly how I had planned to ring in the new year.  Oh well . . . after all, isn't it really just another day? (this is the sick amber talking)

a couple photos from new years and a running update

For New Year's Eve we went over to our friend's, Tanner and Kelly's, house. They also happen to live in our neighborhood, so it's always pretty convenient for us to hang out. It's a good thing we live so close too, because we had to make several trips back home because we forgot things and also wanted to change into comfy clothes later in the night. ha!

I have to admit, I had a hard time staying up late. I must be getting old. On New Year's Day I was pooped from staying up so late! Oh well, it was worth it. We had a great time hanging out with friends, chaperoning the impromptu dog party (another perk of living so close), and playing Just Dance 2. I couldn't think of a better way to bring in the new year.

What did you guys do? Did you watch the ball drop?

Running Update:

This weekend I accomplished yet another milestone in my running. My aunt and I did a 10 miler! Our training schedule only required that we do 9.5 miles, but we figured we were so close; why not just make it 10?! We completed it just under 2 hours at 1:57:29.

I am definitely tired tonight, and my knees are pretty sore. I have noticed that my left leg gives me more issues than my right. I am going to look into making some modifications, like wearing a knee brace. Hopefully this will help.

Today I also used my new ipod nano for the first time. I loved it! Can you believe this is my first time listening to music while I run? I have been missing out.

out with the old, in with the new

dress-the limited, cardigan-target, belt-thrifted, tights-gap, booties-dsw, purse-michael kors via tjmaxx

Happy New Year's Eve!

I can hardly believe it is the last day of the year, but I am so excited. I just know that 2011 will bring great things.

I wore this outfit to a wedding last night. The wedding started at 6pm and I don't get off of work until 5pm, so I brought everything I needed to get ready to work with me. I had a necklace that I wanted to wear with this, but I forgot it :( oh well. I still like how it all turned out.

The wedding was beautiful. We had a great time and enjoyed spending time with friends.

Since it is about to be the New Year, I toyed with the idea of posting some resolutions. I am hesitant, though, because I hate it when I don't stick to them. At the same time, I feel like when I make something known - I am held more accountable.

I'll keep it simple:

• Become more active in the blogging community. Hopefully attend a meet-up or two.
• Stick to a budget. This is a serious one since hubby will be starting school and will not be able to work. Our income will drop significantly, so this one is a biggie.
• Complete the Princess Half Marathon and continue running afterwards.
• Go somewhere that I have never been.
• Upgrade my camera and improve my photography skills.

Have fun tonight and be safe!!