My hobbies include cuticle care and the E! network

I wanted to write this on my birthday (which was Tuesday) but this week got the best of me. 

It's been a little crazy in the Schmidt household but I think we got it calmed down a little. The house may not get the cleaning it needs this weekend but momma needs her rest. 

Have you seen Pitch Perfect? If so you get the title. If not go watch it. That line always makes me laugh. Probably because I always go "that's me"! That's how I need to start describing myself. For as long as I can remember, which is mostly just to college, I've loved having my nails done. Still to this day I hate when I have naked nails. I had to stay up late(r) on Monday to have a new polish on my fingers and toes before my birthday. Don't ask me why I just did. Its one of my quirks. 

Another thing I love still is reading. For some reason I read multiple books at one time. Not necessarily from a boring book I just like to have options I guess. I want it to fit with my mood. 

Was able to squeeze in a little birthday shopping...duh 

Drooling...

The People Style Watch magazine is one of my favorites. I get so excited when I see on Twitter they have a new magazine cover, that's how I know I need to hit the grocery store and buy my new copy! What I love the most is the fact that they have great information for what is "in style" for the season but they always make sure to incorporate affordable styles for people like me. I love that! Here are a few things I am currently drooling over and can't wait for the nice weather to get here permanently!

1. jean jacket, H&M
2. wrap watch, Urban Outfitters
3. ring, H&M
4. high-low dress, Target
5. Jessica Simpson Carrack shoes
6. color block clutch, H&M

Success

So a little bit ago I posted this, my current wish list. Those floral pants were in my possession about one day after I saw them online. When I see something I love I obsess over it. That's why I am happy to report those Isabel Marant look a likes I had found at ALDO after Xmas are now all mine! B and I spent our amazing Saturday date day at the new City Creek mall downtown and of course I walk into ALDO to check out what they have and spot these little gems on the clearance rack!  I searched high and low on line and didn't see them so I was in shock when  I saw them again! Luckily they were in my size. 

I guess patience and waiting really does pay off. 

High Five Friday

"IT'S FRIDAY FRIDAY  something something FRIDAY"

I think there is a song about that or something but anyways, I am linking up with Lauren From My Grey Desk...

1. Asia! She is my fav (along with Izzie!), so happy B and I decided to get this cute little peach. We finalize the adoption tomorrow!

ps. she's so funny, this morning she was so excited she slid on her side when she got to the bottom of the stairs! her little feet were going faster than her body

2. Saturday is TOMORROW! B and I have the funnest day planned and I can't wait until this rainy day is over!

3. Shopping! I got some great nude shoes, jean jacket and cute wrap sweater! 

love the rack! great find

4. Fashion Star. Anyone else obsessed?!

have to say i love j simps no matter what!
pic via google.com

5. Oh, and did I say I'm excited for Saturday! Not only do B and I have a fun day planned together we are going to American Reunion Saturday! I can't wait!!

Ok, so I realized most of this isn't from this week but I just can't wait for the weekend!

You can link up with Lauren as well here. 

Update From A (lazy) Mad Runner

Learned one thing this week. Visitors=no running! B's mom and step dad were in town this week and as hard as I may (maybe an exaggeration) I was not able to keep up with my 10K training schedule! 

Monday-Wednesday was on track with a few cardio workouts, a 2.5 mile run and some weights. Thursday we met the fam after work for dinner and didn't have time to workout after work, or in the morning as you know I can not get up before 6:45 a.m. to do ANYTHING! But regardless how the workout/running went this week we had an amazing time with B's family going out to eat as some new restaurants and a day in Park City. 

In other news, B and I have some great news. I would like to introduce you to our newest member of the Schmidt family...Asia! We found Asia at the outlet mall in PC where they have an adoption center. Both B and I saw her right when we walked in and knew it was time to get another dog. So far, only a few little accidents, a great kennel dog and Izzie isn't TOO jealous!

she's a black version of Izzie

Well I guess I could count the time we spent walking up and down Main Street on PC and at the outlets could be considered cardio, right?

High Five Friday

Linking up with Lauren at From My Grey Desk this week for High Five (it's FAB) Friday!

1. Duh, chatting it up with my fav peeps. 

2. I'm stickin to my running plan. (patting my back!)

3. Finding some new songs I'm OBSESSED with! Jack White and The Shins...first heard via SNL (it's coming back!) 

4. Springs here!!! 

5. Lastly the (in)famous City Creek Center opened this week! I don't know if I can brave the crowds but am anxiously waiting to see it!

via Google.com images

And I have one thing to add that is not High Five

via Google.com images

1.The Walking Dead finale was on last Sunday. 
It was a good one but I'm going to miss it. Can't wait for season 3!


Also don' forget to check out Lauren's blog!

Right On Target

To be honest Target has not ever been one of my favorite stores. Don't get me wrong just like any female I can spend a good hour just walking around checking just about anything and everything you can think of, but I've never been one that makes a trip to target weekly. I would always go to the grocery store to grab something quick (I mean they do have everything) but since a Target opened within 10 minutes from our place back in the summer I became one of those "Target" people. I would call B after work to see if he needed anything while I grabbed a card, tape, milk, whatever it was that I needed. Soon after, it quickly became a trip B and I would make on the weekend after our coffee and since my new office is now right across the street from said Target (no lie) I have been making these trips almost daily. Now I have to interject some days it is just to exercise, you know head out for a quick walk across the street and enjoy the sights in the store. I have my window shopping list ready for when I want to actually pull out my wallet!

looks so cute and comfy

love the denim and the shorter in front and longer by the butt

this reminds me of 2nd grade

is this not just like the other clutch i posted about! So cute and it comes in blacks and pinks!

obsessed..i check this gem out alot

this floral trend is not going to be too hard for me to get into...i had a purse so similar to this when i was young 

found a gold watch. perfect for what i was looking for and for only 17 cant beat the price

got these too...don't judge, they were 10 and super cute (no one can have enough black shoes right?

bought these, hey they were only 17!

ps. can you tell i'm ready for summer and missing my dresses! 

The perfect winter coat

http://www.examiner.com/women-s-style-in-salt-lake-city/the-perfect-winter-coat

Update From A Mad Runner

"Our greatest battles are that with our own minds.” Jameson Frank


This is 100% true for me and my training. 
My last post did nothing to help motivate me to get back into training mode! Only a few short weeks and the big half is here. 
This week started out very slow and non-productive. I didn't do a workout Monday-Wednesday. I mean NO WORKOUT. NOTHING! "What is wrong with you" you say, I guess I like a challenge;)
I decided that I would make sure and run Thursday, Saturday and Monday, and that I did. I have realized why I am getting so burned out, and I have decided that it is from running during the week. Yes, I will find a reason as to why I am lazy and of course it's not because I found a GREAT deal on something and NEED to go and buy is ASAP or that a glass of wine is calling me name after work. Not the reason. 
A 4.5 mile run started out my big kick in the a** that I need to make sure I can make it through this marathon. I went to liberty park to run, this alone is a huge motivator as why would I ever drive somewhere and then not do what was the only reason I went there to do. That's like driving to the gym and changing and then decided to just go home (and yes I have done this...sadly multiple time) To my utter surprise the only thing that was different from this run that before is my lungs hurt. Only the first lap, so be it. 
Saturday B and I decided to make the most of our Labor day 3 day weekend, we laid around all day. Finally I got my but off the couch, went to Sugarhouse park and made it through 6 miles right before the sun went down. Fall is really coming quick. 
Monday, another semi lazy day, except I exercised my credit card and hit up some labor day sales, took Izzie to the dog park and then went on my run before Bachelor Pad. Nine miles today and happy to say "I'm Back". Yep, made it the whole time. Went back to Sugarhouse park and ran around it. This park has helped more I think because it has a couple small hills 2 up 2 down. Just little rollers but has helped me keep my pace and not as boring as running on the flat roads and Liberty. 
For the rest of the week I am planning on doing a couple miles Wednesday, arms and leg workouts and then another long run on Friday before I leave for my Mini Trip to Minneapolis to my sister's baby shower! So excited to see her pregnant belly for the first time! 






Izzie after the dog park so happy and tired.

Update From A Mad Runner

Last week was an uneventful workout week for me. I made it through my leg workout on Monday, my 5 mile run on Tuesday and was able to discourage myself from doing my 3 mile run on Wednesday. I was out in the sun and wind all day and felt I was "owed" a night off. Thursday B took the day off and when I got home after work I was able to again talk myself out of my 5 mile run. We had plans to meet up with some friends that night. They weren't able to go, so B and I went out for an early meal by ourselves. It was so nice out, and still early, and we didn't feel like going home yet. We took a stroll around Sugarhouse Park. We watched the geese and ducks in the pond and had some laughs. Friday, again, no workout for me. I used the excuse again how much I deserved a night off.
Since it was our anniversary this weekend, we got a hotel up in Park City for Saturday night to hang out and do something different. We got up and got a quick breakfast at our favorite breakfast spot...Einstein Bagels. Oh how long it has been. We then did a workout together, how fun, packed and dropped Izzie off at our very nice friends house to play with their little dogs and up we went. We hit up the outlet mall, found some amazing deals and headed to our hotel to do some swimming. After our laps, we got ready, went to the hotel bar and then downtown PC for an amazing dinner. We went to Prime Steakhouse, which was recommended to me by a co-worker, and had the best steak of my life (sorry dad!). They had an amazing deal going on, by one entree get one free. It worked out good for B and I. We were at a little romantic table and were able to have some time to ourselves before heading out on the town. We went to a few bars to enjoy the night life, music and talked with a guy we met out that went to the same college as us.
Sunday we went for breakfast and then back to Main Street to check out some more stores. They also had their Park Silly Sunday Market going on and Farmers Market. We check both out and had a blast. We found the cutest painting of a dog that looks just like Izzie. So when we got back to the valley we got a frame to hang it in our house, by far the best thing we found the whole weekend.

It is getting close to the Half. My training schedule ends 2 weeks before the race. I am planning on running the same distance during the week but may increase some of the weekend distances. Wish me luck to keep it up!!

Bloggin!

So I have been at this for about a year. Blogging has become a great hobby and I am learning a lot! I have been trying to keep my blog up to date with the Schmidt's life and also have found some amazing blogs to follow. It has become part of my web browsing schedule! I check my email, people.com/usmagazine.com (you know, update on the news;) and then my blog!


My new favorite blogs are style blogs. Learning how to use your current wardrobe and what you can do with it. Check out Kendi's blog for some great style inspiration and try her 30 for 30 challenge, where she takes 30 pieces of clothing, shirts, skirts, dresses, shorts, pants and shoes, she mixes them up for 30 days. It's amazing how many outfits you can make. Oh and you can't shop during the challenge...at all! It helps you use your creative side keeps you from spending that hard earned moola!

Since we bought our home, I have been trying to save money and haven't been shopping as much as I did last year this time. Also, I went through my cloths before we moved and realized how much stuff I buy and wear once or twice and get rid of! It's so frustrating! I am planning on going on a few shopping binges and then try this challenge out myself!

Another blog I love, and got me started on this new interest, is this blog. She takes ideas from all of my beloved websites and creates the look with cloths you can find in stores we shop in. It's another great way to use your creative side to make your cloths go from ordinary to extraordinary.

Of course, I also love reading blogs of my friends and family, so let me know if you have a blog I can follow!!