Hey everyone! I hope you all are having a great week, I certainly am! I got to go to an AMAZING event last night, I can’t wait to share it with you all tomorrow! I’m also excited because tonight I’m meeting up with a local reader to take a SPIN CLASS! For those of you who have been reading for a while, you know I’ve been intending to take a spin class for… probably 4 or 5 months. Well I’m finally doing it!
Although spin is definitely on my mind, here are some other Thursday thoughts for you all today:
1. Okay, I know there’s been a LOT of Molly talk on the blog lately… But I just couldn’t help myself with this one:
2. I’m a big shrimp fan but rarely seem to make it! Perhaps these recipes will inspire me!
3. I LOVE Harry Potter. I will not deny it. I mean, hello, I named my goldfish Neville after the character in the movie (p.s. He will be turning 2 on August 16th. Presents are welcome). So when I saw these shoes I knew I wanted them! However, I’d probably never wear them for fear of messing them up!
4. Speaking of Neville…
5. I don’t think this one even requires an explanation…
6. Can we please discuss that I’m already planning out Marathon weekend?! It’s over 3 months away. I am SO FREAKING EXCITED. I just want to do it. I want to go run a marathon. Today. Who’s with me?
7. Oh, yea and speaking of races, did I mention I’m running the Chicago Rock N Roll half marathon? Um yea, it’s in like 10 days. Haha, last thing on my mind! I’m too focused on this marathon and the half is just a small step on the way to get there! Plus I’m not expecting any kind of amazing time, I’m just planning on enjoying the excitement and using it as a practice to get used to crowded races!
8. Something I’m definitely learning. We all need to embrace ourselves and our own life paths, and not compare to everyone else or what you think is “perfect.” Just be and enjoy you!
9. Something I’m going to have to remember during the marathon. Just keep going, it might be hard, but I won’t die. I’ll be so proud to finish.
Have a great Thursday!
Do you have a random obsession, such as Harry Potter?
What are you doing today?!
Hmmm I think I have a random obession with my dog. But I know you’ll understand because you are so in love with Molly 🙂 I’m also obsessed with anything turquoise!
So awesome that you’re running the Rock ‘n Roll half! I’ve always wanted to try one.
Today I’m giving my second to last speech for public speaking – I’m so ready for that class to be over!
Haha totally understand the obsession with dogs! Good luck on your speech!!!
I love that picture about Neville – so funny and so true.
Let me into your plans for marathon weekend – since Tina will be up here I want to maybe go out to dinner on Saturday/ go for brunch on Sunday since we’ll be spending time in the city!
I will! I actually can’t do either of those meals, but maybe froyo Sat afternoon? I have a ton of family coming in town so we have Sat dinner planned with one part and then lunch after the marathon with another part. But any other time is open!
On finally taken a spin class. I personally really love them. Also I’m a huge Harry potter freak myself. I love everything Harry potter. Where did you get those shoes!! And I cannot believe that’s what Neville looks like now. Wow!
oh they aren’t my shoes! I found the picture on pinterest!
Oh man that’s disappointing. I got do excitied I didn’t realize haha.
Don’t worry, you can keep the Molly pictures coming 🙂 Good luck with the half!
Haha I don’t think the Molly photos will ever subside! And thanks, Laurie!
Haha I love that Neville picture. So true! You’re awesome for having such ambition for a marathon! I’m jealous!
Aw thanks! It’s something I’ve been dreaming of doing for a very long time but never imagined I actually would!
Those shoes! I seriously need them, they’re awesome! I’m a huge Harry Potter fan and I love that you named your fish Neville. I have a puppy named Luna 🙂
Ahhh I love that your puppy is named Luna!!!!!!!
Good luck at your half marathon! I’m going to start my half marathon training when I get back from my honeymoon!
Exciting!!! What race are you training for?
The Indianapolis Monumental Half Marathon. It takes place downtown in November. Should be fun!
Love that last quote 🙂 and wow those shoes!
i’m SO glad you had a fun time at the chobani dinner! i knew you would. 🙂 can’t wait to hear all about it! i love those quotes you posted too – i needed those reminders!
They are great reminders!
Haha, love the “XO, Running” picture! Unforchunately, I hafta remind myself of that everytime I run. One day it’ll get easier, I’m determined! Good luck on your races!
Thanks Avery! And it should never get too easy or you’re not going to keep improving!
Ha! Those shoes are the ULTIMATE pair of kicks for the HP fan. They’d make a great gift 🙂
They would, I’d sure accept them!
several things/responses to your thoughts:
1. seriously, if you had told me neville would be the best looking after sorcerer’s stone, i would have laughed out loud. i bet there are so many girls kicking themselves for not getting in on the ground floor of that one.
2. molly is the cutest thing in life. i need a brother with a dog who lives near me.
3. the comparing yourself to the person you were yesterday is an awesome quote. i think i might print that out and slap it on my mirror.
I love printing out quotes and hanging them up!!
HAHA. That one about Neville is hilarious. And YES to being a HP lover. I want those Toms now, thanks! 😉
Comparing to others is a waste of time, space, and brain cells. Amen.
It sure is! I’m definitely trying not to compare.
I want those caramel apple cookies so badly! They look amazing!
I also love HP. I’m actually rereading the books right now.
I had so much fun last night, I’m still thinking of all the amazing food. It was nice to see you again too!
It was so great to see you too, I really enjoyed that night! And yay for HP!
There could never be too much Molly talk on the blog! Dogs bring so much happiness to the world – I don’t know what it is about them, but they are so lovely! 🙂
They are always happy!!!
i want.need those apple caramel cookies!!
i love your excitment and ambition for your marathon in a few months.
please keep molly pictures coming… she’s adorable <3
I will definitely keep the Molly pictures coming!
Those are cool shoes!
I just tried spin for the first time on monday and I’m already in love – I hope you enjoy it!
So good to know there are other people as in love with harry potter as I am! I probably would have gotten those shoes too!
I think there is quite a Harry Potter cult still! I love it!
LOVE the last point. Nice little reminder 😉 And I saw those shoes somewhere online and fell in love immediately too.
And HOW HOT is Neville now?! Seriously.
Haha poor guy had an awful adolescence but he sure turned out well!
Um…those shoes are AMAZING. I need them in my life.
And I think you’re going to love spin! I just rediscovered it this week after taking a few months off and I had forgotten how amazing it is! The energy of the class, the amazing music, having a teacher there to encourage you…it all makes it SO much fun. (:
I’m glad you found it again!
Very inspiring post today! I’ve recently just started running again after a serious bout of depression and it never felt so GOOD. Hopefully I can keep focused and aim for my first half marathon! Good look with yours!
Plus there can NEVER be too many Molly related posts… she is just CUTEST.
Running is great for you mentally, it’s a way to relax your mind and make you feel confident! Good luck on training for your half!
I’m obsessed with Harry Potter too! Neville is SO CUTE now. I still have a crush on Harry though. Even though he’s like 4 inches shorter than me. 🙂
Haha is he really that short!? I didn’t realize it!
Yeah! He’s 5’5! Total buzzkill.
The shoes are awesomeness!!