Whoops!

I went Christmas shopping today. Correction. I attempted to go Christmas shopping today. Apparently, someone needs to remind me that this season is about giving gifts to others, not myself. Because I bought myself 3 new sweaters, 2 new pairs of tights a new bra, and some warmer running socks. In my defense, I did buy one Christmas present for one of my friends. So there’s that.

However, I went to Loft. I am addicted to this store. Seriously. I love love love it. They were having a sale. 30% off your purchase. If you spent over $100 then you got 40% off. I also had a card that gave me $25 bucks off if I spent $50. And I signed up for their credit card, which gave me 15% off on top of that. Because, let’s be honest, I shop there a lot and I can use the rewards you get. So my total before discounts was $248. I was freaking out inside! I hoped I had done the mental math right! Grand total with all my discounts? $90. For 3 sweaters, 2 pairs of tights and a Christmas present. Not too shabby. I saved nearly $160!! I call that good shopping. Sorry I’m not sorry. I need new clothes too. My winter clothes from last year are too big.

Tomorrow is the Big Nebraska Tumblr Meetup! I’m super excited to get to meet LindsayDoesLife and CupcakesandChaucer!

Winter hit Nebraska today. It snowed about 4 inches I would guess. Our Holiday 5k course is in a park on the cross country trail. I had planned on getting new running shoes either this month or next, before I started training for the Lincoln Half-Marathon in May, but I think I’m going to need the new shoes sooner rather than later!

Temps are expected to be around 30 when we run. I don’t usually do cold weather running, so this could be exciting!

For now, I’m going to enjoy a little football and relax before the big run!

Have a great night friends!

It’s only 11am…

And I’ve already worked a full day. I volunteered to do the morning show so my AM/Midday producer could have the holiday off. It seemed like a good idea at the time. When I woke up at 2:15am it seemed like THE WORST IDEA EVER.

However, its a gorgeous here, I’m off at noon and go back to my regular 9:30-6:30 shift tomorrow. So its almost like having another day off. I plan on shopping because Ann Taylor Loft keeps emailing me and telling me their sale is ending TODAY, so I should head on over and check it out.

I also may head out for a run this afternoon. The weather here is gorgeous! It was 46 degrees when I left this morning, but 72 is forecasted for the high. Fall appears to be making an early appearance in Nebraska! I don’t mind, its perfect running weather!

So, as I labor on Labor day, I hope those of you who don’t have to, have a wonderful day!

Today was a pretty great day! 5k run at 7am (on a Saturday! gasp!) farmer’s market, lunch with my mom, shopping, and a massage! I had some NSV’s too! I tried on (and fit into!) a pair of size 8 jeans! Yeah baby! I didn’t buy them, they were 80 bucks! But knowing I can wear them did wonders for my self esteem!

My mom and I made a day out of it, by shopping and hanging out.

I bought some new Husker gear, (season starts next week!! Go Big Red!!)

Then we went and got Mani/Pedi’s–my toes are red with white ‘N’s on them–for the Huskers! Die hard fan here people! 🙂 BTW- the OPI name for the color red that I randomly chose? “The Thrill of Brazil”. I swear to you I did not choose that because of The Man From Brazil. It just happened! Honest.

I’ve had a pretty great Saturday, hoping the rest of the weekend is much of the same!

On the other hand, I worry for my friends on the East Coast! Stay safe!!