We did it! On Sunday, I ran with my CARA training group on the Ready to Run 20 miler. We had two great pace leaders who kept us on track. The weather was perfect: overcast, cool and a little rainy. I finished in 3 hours and 25 minutes which was way better than I expected. This training time has me on pace to beat my PR of 4:32. Motivation is a funny thing. We play tricks on our minds to keep going. On Sunday, I decided that I loved this pleated Lulumon running skirt that a few ladies were wearing. So, I decided that if I didn't walk - outside of the water stops - I would buy myself that adorable skirt. And I did it. Unfortunatly, the skirt is out of stock which I took way more seriously than I should have. Now we're taking it easy. I ran 8 yesterday and I think Saturday's run is only 12. I'm terribly hungry all of the time. It's really a bit embarrassing. I'm trying to fill up on healthy food, but I can't pass up the cookie tray. Today I'm traveling and I almost needed a tray to carry all of the food I took from the Red Carpet Club breakfast "buffet." I grabbed a bagel, coffee, yogurt and a banana for my mid-morning snack. Watch your fingers. I may snatch one. The kids know that something's up and have been keeping their distance when I'm most hungry.
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Belle's lipstick
Today, Princess Violet & I had an adventure. We visited a bunch of stores looking at how they displayed product so that we could help Blu design his first storefront (aka Brick and Mortar to my web friends). We also had a little fun. We stopped for gelato and bought her Halloween/Birthday party costume: Belle from Beauty and the Beast.
When we stopped by a friend's house, Violet had to try on her dress and didn't want to take it off. So, we walked through downtown Lville with Violet if full princess attire -- crown included. There is now a thin layer of gold glitter everywhere I look. In the car, the house and on my clothes and probably in a few downtown stores as well.
(The real Belle for those of you not in the know.)
When we got home, the princess was a little tired, so she sat down and watched her favorite movie. (Bet you can't guess what it is. It involves a beast and a pretty girl and a talking tea pot.) Later, she decided that she needed lipstick. Why not? I handed over my tinted Burt's Bees and our diva took over from there.
As you can see from the photo, the feeling of lipstick was new to her and she made sure that it wasn't touching her teeth. She did a great job with the application. I've done worse -- usually at around 2 a.m. but that doesn't really matter. Here's a closer look:
And yes, that IS glitter all over her face. Should be a fun Halloween!