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Can we please talk about how happy wearing leggings to work makes me? Comfy pants, a flowy top and boots. New standard uniform.

What you can’t see from the photo is that I have a long black cami over my leggings which covers my butt. Therefore this outfit is totally appropriate, right?

I took some ZZZQuil last night as I’ve been having trouble falling asleep. I had some trippy dreams. Good stuff.

Tonight, I’m heading back to my weightlifting class at the gym after a 2 week hiatus due to conference and not being in town. I hope I don’t regret the time off.

Running has been good. 2-3 mile runs most days of the week. I’m making every effort to get at least 10,000 steps in each day too. Things are humming along nicely.

I’m also currently ignoring text messages from the 22-year-old. I don’t know how to deal with him so I’m ignoring it. Not the best solution but I just hate confrontation and am trying to figure out what to say and how to say it. How do I manage to get myself into these messes? (Don’t answer that!)

Should I be Offended?

Today at work a co-worker said (in jest) that I was just the “hot girl with nothing going on upstairs." 

Um…excuse me? What?

I was saying that I felt like I couldn’t add much to the conversation about what supplies we needed to order and pack because I hadn’t done a conference yet and didn’t know what to expect. They said it was it fine, and I would know more next year, but then one of them said that.

I know she was joking. There was a pseudo-compliment there too, I suppose. But regardless, I’m not an idiot. There’s A LOT going on upstairs, thankyouverymuch.

Scenes from my day (and evening).

It’s one of those perfect fall days so I went for a run after work. Those pumpkins are ones my roommate brought home. Let’s hope they survive better than mine did last year after the squirrels got to them!

That rose is the last rose that we have blooming at our house. So lovely.

I wore my “run the good life” shirt for my run today. I dig it.

And guess what time of year it is!? It’s time for me to edit more videos! My friend brought me over this sweet set up so that I could edit for him. That’s what I’ll be spending the rest of my evening doing. Lame.

Happy hump day!

Good morning my lovelies! I hope you’re all having a wonderful Wednesday! Today is my Friday and I’m in a Friday kind of mood over here. 🙂

Some things of note:

  • I got a new curling iron yesterday. The wire was shorting out on my current one. It is amazing what a quality curling iron will do. Curls for days!
  • I finally sent my Tumblr Hoody out for the exchange today. Sorry Sarah! I didn’t mean to take so long! I hope you like it.
  • I leave for Colorado after work tonight for a wedding on Friday. Our flights were $45 each way on Southwest. Can’t beat that!
  • I got an email saying there will be free in-flight wifi and free in-flight tv. So I downloaded an app and plan to watch some shows during the short 1.5 hour flight tonight. Hooray!
  • Last night, my roomie looked at me and said: “You are so skinny.” My first instinct was to say thank you. But should it have been? I don’t know. I’d rather be seen as strong and toned. Slim even. But skinny? Is that something that I should strive for? Probably not.
  • I ran last night after work and again this morning before work. I’m tired and need a nap. Maybe on the plane tonight? Maybe I’ll sleep in tomorrow? A girl can dream.
  • Have you guys seen this video? So, so good. I love the original song, but this is a pretty great remake.
  • My friend and I are renting a car for this wedding trip as the wedding is in Estes Park and we’re flying into Denver. Adulting. Cool.
  • The other day I was told that I “seem happier and more confident.” This person attributed it to the new job. I would agree with all of it. I didn’t know how much I needed this life change.

Happy Hump Day Friends!!

Me, Today.

My legs are a little tight today, but not too bad. I am sore though! 

You really do have to forget the pain of the last race before you’re willing to do another. Seeing as the Omaha Half was just yesterday, I’m not ready to forget that pain yet. Sometimes I think, maybe I should do another Full Marathon. Then I think, LOLZ, NOPE, and I’m happy with halfs and shorter races. So is my knee.

Happy things on a Thursday.

-I ordered a case for my new Galaxy S5 on Monday. When I opened the mail yesterday it was there! It’s silver and sparkly and I love it!
-I just got done FaceTiming with two-o-nine. My heart is happy. I adore the girl. She is KILLING her Marathon training and I can’t wait to come watch her dominate The Twin Cities in a few weeks!
-Tomorrow is Friday. So very glad about that.
-I went to a weight lifting class at my gym last night and I’m going again tomorrow. That makes 2 weeks in row of lifting. I’m so proud of me!
-in the span of about 4 hours yesterday I was told by a random construction worker that I was “wearing the heck out of that red skirt” (see my picture from yesterday with Christian). Then, a man with very few teeth told me to “smile big” as I walked by him. Later, while I was out running, a truck honked twice at me! Guess I’ve still got it! 😉

In other news, another ex-boyfriend got married this past weekend. That makes 2 this summer who have gotten married to the girl they began dating right after we broke up. I’m not sure how I feel about that. I don’t miss those guys or think they were the ones that got away, but I hate feeling like Good Luck Chuck.

I’m running the Omaha half marathon on Sunday. That makes 10 half marathons that I’ve run since 2011…including 4 this year and 4 last year. Next year I plan on only running 2 a year.

Tomorrow is Friday. Happy weekend friends!

Tuesday Things

  • A former co-worker has a thing for me. He calls and texts all the time, and asks me out on a weekly basis. I get a distinct “creeped out” vibe from him so I find a million reasons to say no. I listen to my gut.
  • Friday night he called me, saying he “wasn’t stalking” me but that he had driven by my house and noticed I wasn’t home and where was I? I told him yes, he was a stalker and that I was out with a friend. He laughed. I declined to meet him for a drink. My bestie says I need to “shut him down,” stat. I’ve tried. I’m still trying.
  • He called tonight just to chat and talk about his week…and ask about doing something this week. Um, we aren’t close. That’s weird. I have plans each weekend until mid October. Sorry I’m not sorry.
  • In non-boy related news—my sister-in-law posted on my wall that my youngest nephew, who will be 2 on Saturday, saw a girl run by their house. He said “Emmie!” (that’s what my nephews call me) as she ran by. It was not me, but it is so great that he knows that Emmie runs. THAT is the legacy I want to have with those boys. 
  • “New Girl” and “The Mindy Project” start back up tonight. I’m SO EXCITED!
  • Thank you for all the compliments on my picture yesterday. You made my day!
  • Tumblr friends are the best!

On Mondays, we wear plaid dresses.

During a total closet organization last night I re-discovered this dress. I love it. It fits me and my shape perfectly. 

Good news! I’m down 5 of those 15 pounds! Water weight FTW!! 🙂

I had a crazy, fun and busy weekend. Bachelorette party for a dear friend. Reunited with some former Ochos. It was a good weekend.

I’m gearing up for a crazy week at work…busy time of the year for us.

Have a great week friends!

Friday Afternoon

earlybirdnow tagged me in this. So here ya go.

Replace with your own answers and then tag 10 people.

  • Name: Melissa
  • Nickname: Mel, Meliss, and my last name
  • Birthday: March 16
  • Gender: Female
  • Sexuality: I like men. A lot. 🙂
  • Height: 5’9
  • Time zone: Central
  • What time and date is it there: 9/12/2014 at 2:21pm
  • Average hours of sleep I get a night: 6-8 depending on the day
  • Last thing I Googled was: Basal Metabolic Rate
  • Most used phrase(s): “Fair Enough” “No worries” and “Right?!”
  • First word that comes to mind: busy
  • What I last said to a family member: “I love you mom”
  • One place that makes me happy and why: This camping area in central Nebraska. I grew up going there. It is so beautiful and peaceful and serene. Pure bliss.
  • How many blankets I sleep under: 1 sheet, 1 blanket and comforter right now, but it was cold last night and so I need to add my winter blankets soon: another blanket and then I spread 3 others on top of my comforter on an “as needed basis” What?! I sleep alone and am cold ALL THE TIME.
  • Favorite beverage(s): water or lemonade
  • Last movie I watched in the cinemas: Guardians of the Galaxy
  • Three things I can’t live without: Jesus/family/friends, running, sleep
  • A piece of advice to all my followers: Don’t compare the start of your journey to the middle of someone else’s. 
  • You all have to listen to this song: “Rather Be” by Clean Bandit Feat. Jess Glynne

I’m tagging two-o-nine twentythreetolife xfitlibrarian abitofsilliness keepgoinggreen and getittogetherg