Ready for Spring

I was super excited to see this flower blooming in my yard considering the picture below was taken only a few weeks ago.  I am definitely ready for spring, this year seemed to be a hard winter for most of the US.

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                                                               Pants, Shoes, and Sock by Nike



So I have decided to run a half marathon.  The race I chose is only 6 weeks away, which doesn't leave me much time to train.  I have always wanted to run in a race but whenever I would research local races I would find either a race which was 9 months away or like 2 weeks away. Obviously 2 weeks is not enough time to train and 9 months is so far out that it's hard to prioritize it and train accordingly.  So while 6 weeks is short so far it has pushed me to be serious about training.  When I miss a day I feel like I missed an opportunity to better my time, distance and endurance.   I am not much of a running at all but am up to the challenge,so wish me luck!



Errands

Sweater- Ralph Lauren, Jeans- J Brand, Boots-Via Spiga, Necklace- Vintage, Gold Bracelet- Express, Jade Bracelet- Random San Fran jewelry shop, Nail Polish- OPI My Private Jet


This has been my go to outfit for running errands. The weather in the last month has been anywhere from 30-60 degrees, sunny to rain or snow. This outfit works perfect in the crazy weather ups and downs. The sweater is warm on its own, or on cooler days layered with a shirt underneath. The boots keep my feet warm and dry in snow or rain.


The nail polish I have been wearing lately is OPI My Private Jet, it's a slate colored polish with iridescent glitter. I love how depending on the angle and light the color can look completely different.

Play Ball

Coat- Zara, Hat- F21, Scarf- H&M

Last Saturday I went to the Seattle Seahawks vs New Orleans Saints Playoff Game.  I have to say it was the best game I have been to (and I have been to a lot considering my other half is a sports fanatic).  For those not into sports Seattle is the worst ranked team in the Playoffs and New Orleans won the Super Bowl last year.  So of course everyone thought the New Orleans was going to easily win.  Well Seattle showed up and it turned out to be an amazing game and they won the game. 

Funny enough is now they face the Chicago Bears which is my hometown team.  So this week I am rooting for the Bears all the way!

Cappuccino & Burgers

 Scarf- H&M, Jacket- J. Crew, Jeans- Joe's, Boots- Via Spiga

Seattle has had some amazing weather the last few days.  While it has been pretty cool, there has not been a cloud in the sky making the views of all the snow capped mountains breathtaking.  One of my favorite things to do on a clear day is to go to the Four Seasons Hotel by Pike Market and have a cappuccino.  It's usually not crowded and you can relax while enjoying the view.  This time I got a little hungry so I added mini burgers too:)

Autumn Leaves

Nothing like a beautiful autumn day

Kauai

Kauai is probably my favorite of the Hawaiian Islands.  It is know as The Garden Isle and is covered in lush greenery.  Kauai is definitely more quiet and less touristy than the other islands, which is perfect when looking for some real R&R.  Our hotel was the perfect place to do just that.  Plenty of places to relax poolside or by the ocean, great restaurants and the hotel was beautiful. 

 LOL.

On thing you will see a lot of in Kauai is lots of chickens.  Hurricane Iniki in 1992 displaced a number of chicken farms.  So now there are wild chickens pretty much everywhere.  They were harmless and would walk away from humans. But yes at 6am a rooster will give you a wake up call:)