Desk Essentials

Working from home two days a week and taking online classes has really made me think of how I study/work. I always curl up on the couch and proceed to get distracted by the TV, then I think it's time to light some candles, oh now I should vacuum. It's not good. I decided I needed a real work/study area. We have some room in the bedroom for a desk so here's what I got:

Kate Spade XL Desk Eraser. But it HERE.

#whistlewhileyouwork Pencil Set from Design Darling. Buy it HERE.

Hustle print from Design Darling. Buy it HERE.

One Day at a Time Notepad set. Get it HERE.

 I love, love, love this notepad set!

Ashley Brooke Designs Mug. Get it HERE.

Flash Furniture Ghost Side Chair. Buy it HERE.

 

Linnmon Table from Ikea. Buy it HERE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

{Frozen}

I saw Frozen maybe a month ago and I fell in love. Not since brave have I been so inspired by a strong willed Disney Princess. And the fact that they addressed the 'love at first sight' conundrum within the Disney universe made me so happy. The soundtrack is gorgeous but one song really sticks out above the others, Let it Go. I've pretty much been listening to Let it Go on repeat, on the metro to work, at work, running after work, you get it. There are so many beautiful versions on Youtube that I have begun to discover. Here are some of my favorite versions:

This is the original version from the movie!

Let It Go - Frozen - Alex Boyé (Africanized Tribal Cover) Ft. One Voice Children's Choir 

How amazing is that little girl?? I get shivers listening to her! Such a great interpretation and spin on the song!

The Demi Lovato version is a frequent pick on my music playlists!

Let It Go/Let Her Go (Frozen/Passenger MASHUP) - Sam Tsui 

This mashup is very catchy, one of the new versions I've discovered. 

This is another video from the Disney Animation page, it's Let it Go sung in multiple languages, it's very cool to hear the differences!

Getting fit!

Guys, I'm on a mission.

After watching Allyson at the Rock 'N Roll Marathon last week I decided I needed to kick my training into high(er) gear. My asthma has been a lot better since I started running more, I think I just needed to get my lungs used to that kind of work again. I'm going to start teaching swim lessons again and I can't wait to get back in the pool, that was the best lung excersize I've ever had. While trying to get myself in the mood to run and swim I realized one reason I've been hesitant to do it is because of my inadequate workout wardrobe. 

It may sound vain, but I don't really feel like working out in ripped leggings and an old t-shirt. I want to look cute (and sweaty as all heck) while running. I've been drooling over some new training clothes and I think before my race next month I will purchase a new outfit. Here are some of the things I've been crushing on:

 

 HA! How perfect for my race in DC! You can find one (and tons of other cute tanks) HERE

I don't usually go for this brand, but I read some reviews of this top (plus an endorsement of it from a coworker who also works a Lulu) and I fell in love. The ruffles on the shoulders? I die. Come on, it matches my blog background! Find it HERE

I saw a lot of runners in tutus! How fun! I am all for a great way to jazz up anything, including working out! I may be ordering one for my race! Check it out HERE

KT Tape is a lifesaver. I have terrible arches and I get bad heel spurs, and this stuff actually helps a lot. They have a ton of videos on Youtube on how to tape for the problem you may have. Buy the take HERE

Swimming is my first love, I have been teaching lessons and coaching for about 5 years now and I love it. I will always teach part time! I love being in the pool and getting my aggression out with some hard core butterfly. Swimming is definetly my sport. 

I own this suit by Splish and I get so many compliments (and laughs!) on it! You can get one HERE

What are your workout essentials? What makes you feel fancy when covered in sweat/chlorine?

NOLA!

My good friend Allyson and I have been planning last weeks trip to New Orleans since last spring! We bought tickets in the fall and have had the hotels booked for months. Allyson went to run the Rock 'N Roll Marathon and I was supposed to run the half but my training didn't go over so well (darn sports induced asthma!). We ended up having an amazing time. I hadn't been to New Orleans in almost ten years, so it was like I was discovering it again. Thanks to some great tips from a coworker we made it to some pretty great spots!

Photo by Allyson Putt

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