[never] Stop trying to make "Fetch" happen

In case you aren't obsessed with Mean Girls and try to incorporate quotes from it into every day life, I'll just let you know today is the 10 year anniversary of the best movie ever. 

Let me re-phrase, today is the 10 year anniversary of the fetchest movie ever.

Now, if you are obsessed with Mean Girls and scored above a 10 on Buzzfeed's The Hardest Mean Girls Quiz You'll Ever Take, you will thoroughly enjoy this post. 

I fully plan on ordering Chipotle, putting on my pink pajamas [because on Wednesdays we wear pink], and having my own personal screening of the classic. But if you're more like Cady Herron and are having a small get together at your house, here is everything you need to have your own Mean Girls anniversary party:

Start the party by making the Cady of your group eat alone in your bathroom. Halfway through the night, allow her to sit with you.

Whoever your group of friends dislikes the most, find her mom’s number and prank call her about a possible Planned Parenthood situation.

On the invite, warn everyone against wearing hoop earrings because they’re your thing.

Along with other party favors, be sure you have awesome shooters on hand for all your awesome friends to take and soak up each other’s awesomeness.

As the host, find a pink velour tracksuit and greet the girls with hard nipples and a tray of drinks, claiming, “Happy hour’s from 4 to 6!”

Let a friend borrow a pink shirt of yours before the party so you can hysterically scream, “I WANT MY PINK SHIRT BACK!” at her.

Employ your heaviest-set gay male friend to burst into your house, dressed as Santa Claus, announcing candygram handouts.

Ensure each of your party members successfully executes one of the following costumes:

-A miniskirt and tank top, with the nipple holes cut out

-Army pants and flip-flops

-An extremely oversized pink polo

-A skimpy black dress with mouse ears

-A backwards rhinestone letter stuck to her upper chest

Slutty Santa outfits

Print out this Kalteen bar label and wrap it around your choice of chocolate bar. (I suggest Milky Ways, but that’s just me.)

Buy a plastic tiara and see if you can actually break it into as many pieces as Cady did to make everyone feel like a princess–even Emma Gerber.

Pretend to have a “Mean Girls” party, but instead reveal it’s an intervention of sorts for the mean girl happenings that have been going on in your group. Then, quickly dump all your friends, because if mean girl happenings are still occurring at this age, your friends suck.

Insist someone memorizes the Kevin G rap and perform it for you.

Have each of your friends stand up and say something they’re sorry for, then free-fall into the your arms. Purposely let one of your friends actually fall, though.

All credit to Post Grad Problems for this one, check out the article here. 

Now go make out with a hot dog [we all know it wasn't one time.]

Ding-Dong!

Yesterday I shared my half marathon story and how Sara, The Heart of Life is Good, knocked my socks off by surprising me; well now it's time for me to show her some serious love!! 

Yesterday Sara and her sweet husband Patrick closed on their very first house as a married couple!! 

I don't think I could count on two hands the number of houses they looked at but never lost hope. Sara always kept a positive attitude and would laugh off the pink kitchens and other interesting decorating they saw on their house hunting adventures. 

And then, on a whim, they found their dream house!! 

I could not be happier for these two and all the fun times to come in that kitchen or girls night in front of the fireplace, or birthdays in the backyard!! If anyone deserves this, it's them [and Lila and Hershey!!]

Congratulations Leitch family, you finally found your HOME! 

unintentionally twinning down to our sandals, the usual 

Spotify for the Soul

I am firm believer that music can control a mood. And when running 13.1 you need the best mood you can get!! My first half marathon I used Pandora "Black and Yellow" radio which was great until it cut out once we got farther back in the neighborhoods. So this time I came prepared, my Spotify playlist "Doses and Mimosas" was linked up and ready to play "offline." Those neighborhoods weren't gonna get me this time!

This playlist was awesome! I beefed it up to run for 2:44 so I could skip songs if I wanted to and still make it to the finish line! There are a couple slower ones in there but they have sentimental value and helped to get me through those mentally exhausting stretches [put your brave face onnnnnn.] 

So whether you're a runner or just need something new, here you go.
Hope it works just as well for you as it did for me! 

You're really doing it, aren't ya?

This week's weekend recap is gonna have to be a two for one. There is just SO much to share! 

Saturday morning I was up at 5:30 because it was finally HALF MARATHON day!! 

Joe was crashed on the couch so I had time to fiddle around and get my nervous jitters out. Once he was up, I stretched out, tried to force myself to pee a good four times, and got my shoes on.

Then the surprises started!! 

I had been texting with Sara all morning, got a good luck text from her around 6am. Shared with her how I was trying to make myself pee, that Joe was like a zombie for a good 10 minutes, and that Molly was gonna run by and pee before heading down to our gates. 

Little did I know, Sara and Joe were also texting. And had been for a good week leading up to the race!!

I came downstairs to Sara at my front door ready to cheer me on, sneakers on in case I needed a run buddy for a couple minutes!! 

I WAS FLOORED. 

I think I jumped up and down and cried!

Once Molly arrived, we were off to the races, literally.

I was in Gate 15 and we had a good ole time waiting for our starting line moment of glory.

There was dancing, pictures, GoPro videos, and of course praying.

Then we were OFF! I got to see Joe and Sara at Mile 2 after climbing the awful Demonbruen hill and again at Mile 10 when I was starting to feel it. Sara jumped on the course with me and ran me to the end of 11th South before I took on Capitol Hill. 

After the most grueling 3.1 miles I decided to YOLO and sprinted to the finish line for an official time of 2:05 even. Then it was the parade of chocolate milk, Gatorade, bananas, Power Bar, and best of all MY MEDAL!! Joe and Sara were already there waiting for me, but I had to call mom before I found them. You see, while I was running for 2 hours mom was running stairs in solidarity with me! Because she is the greatest mom and friend ever! Once I found them, the tears started. Sara being the sneaky picture taker she is got this amazing shot of me and Joe's post-race hug! 

The half marathon journey came full circle when Sara and I got to pictures after mine like we did after her's back in September! 

Then we were off to the medical tent to get this girl some ICE!! After a leisurely stroll back to 5th and a nice sit, Sara was headed back home and Joe and I were headed to surprise mom [after Zaxby's of course.]

I could not have asked for a more blessed run or life after Saturday morning. I felt so extremely loved and supported and am so humbled by it. A huge THANK YOU to my sweet little brother for helping me train, listening to me babble about aches and pains, eating Jimmy John's on the couch with me pre-race, and being there for me to grab when I finished! Thank you to my sweet friend, since the summer of 08, for giving me such a wonderful surprise and awesome support not only on race day but through my grueling 10 miler.

And to my momma, thank you for giving me the strength and motivation to climb those hills and keep going by knowing you were in this with me, literally. I could not have asked for a more loving and unwavering flow of support. 

All I can say is #halfcrazy and proud of it! 

Weekend Recap: 4/26-4/27 #mrsclings

So, after conquering 13.1 it was expedited recovery time because we had a wedding at 5pm y'all! 

Cue ice on the knees, Advil liquid gels, hot Epsom salt bath, Zaxby's, chocolate milk, and some couch time with Sophie and mom. Thank goodness for good mascara, Rent the Runway dresses, and sandals hidden in the car for the reception. 

Morgan was absolutely stunning and their wedding was wonderful, full of good food and fun! 

And then along came Sunday, it took me about 10 minutes to get out of bed. Hobbled my way down the stairs to the couch. Caught up on DVR, color coded my planner, figured out dinners for the week, and took a ton of Advil. Then it was off to Hendersonville for mass with momma and the yummiest family dinner. I have been waiting for this weekend for months and let me tell you, it did not fail to disappoint!! 

All the time, God is good. God is good, all the time. 

Southern Charm[ing]

A couple weeks back I posted a hodge podge of things I was loving.

Southern Charm was at the top of that list.

I have quickly become obsessed with Bravo's new southern "reality" program, like follow the cast on Twitter and Instagram obsessed. This crew from Charleston is funny, wild, and everyone says "y'all"! 

Last night was unfortunately the season finale [don't worry, reunion coming next week] and my favorite boy Shep didn't fail to deliver.

At one point he may of told Craig to take his date to Medieval Times.

And I may have of tweeted it and tagged him.

And he may have favorite'd it.

brb moving to Charleston.

Put your hand up!

The week has finally come.

HALF MARATHON WEEK.

13.1

Half Crazy

I would say I am naturally a fun loving person.

However,

The first time I ran the Country Music Half Marathon I was about as fun as a wet stick.

I don't know if it was nerves, trying to focus to find Mom and Joe in the thousands of faces, or just being afraid of looking like a dork but I didn't high five, throw my hands up, or even get a water till Mile 10.

However,

The second time I run the Country Music Half Marathon I will high five you even if you aren't holding your hand out. I am going to fist pump like a champ when my gate is set to release. And I am probably going to cry again when I find Joe at the finish line.

Basically, I'm going to enjoy it.

I set the goal for myself to finish in 2 hours or less.

I am now setting the goal for myself to simply finish and have enjoyed myself.

Now, my toes may tell a different story.

Weekend Recap: 4/19-4/20

This weekend was a BIG one jam packed full of celebrations and fun, good practice for this coming weekend as well! 

Saturday started off with a bang and some sore toes. I conquered my longest run of training, the big 10 miler. My knees were feeeeeeling it around mile 9 but my end view was well worth the pain.

I finished with a 9:30 pace and 30 minutes to get my butt showered off and changed to head off to Morgan's bachelorette brunch at the Puffy Muffin. Three blueberry pancakes and two apple juices later I was feeling much better and loved spending time with good friends all gushing about the upcoming nuptials this weekend!

Then it was back home for sweats, DVR, and an epic nap [face down in the couch cushions epic.]

Saturday night was one I will remember, and probably blab on about, forever. Maureen and I went to go see The Goo Goo Dolls The Otis Midnight Sessions tour at 3rd and Lindsley.

I N C R E D I B L E.

We lucked out and found an amazing spot on the back wall with a straight on view of the stage. We stood for two and a half hours in wedges and it was worth it all the way.

I probably tweeted #dying nine hundred times but it was just a surreal night! 

I tried to Instagram video as many songs as I could without crashing the app.

You name it they played it: Name, Iris, Black Balloon, Come to Me, Better Days, Sympathy, Acoustic #3. Gah, the list goes on.

Just amazing.

Oh, best part? Home by 11pm. Post grad win.

Sunday was Easter and what a wonderful day it was. I came home to Hendersonville for mass, Easter baskets, an amazing ham dinner, and car wash time with dad! It was perfect.

And now it's HALF MARATHON week, mom and dad's 27th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, Sara's BIRTHDAY,  and Morgan's WEDDING. There just aren't enough caps lock words to describe my excitement/anticipation for the week to come! 

Posts to come! 

a very Good Friday

Happy Good Friday!

It's odd to type that, seems insensitive in a way. 

There is huge celebration around Easter Sunday, but I always felt that the most emphasis of Holy Week should fall on Good Friday [even thought it's not even a Holy Day of  Obligation, I was shocked too.]

If you're not Catholic, Holy Week consists of Holy Thursday [The Last Supper], Good Friday [The Passion of our Lord], Easter Vigil Saturday, and Easter Sunday. 

Today, Good Friday, is the day we received our salvation, through our Lord's crucifixion.

Easter is the wonderful joy of our Lord rising from the dead, destroying the temple and rebuilding it in three days; but today is the day it all really happened [to put in 23 year old layman's terms.] 

The cup did not pass from our Lord. 

This is going to sound dumb, but while running yesterday I focused a lot on the passion of Christ.

The pain I was feeling was nothing compared to what Christ went through.

Again, it seems just stupid comparing my minor pain to the Passion of our Lord but it helped.

So whatever you're going through at that moment, don't ever hesitate to meditate on that.

I was talking with Sara this morning about the incredible significance of today [something I am so lucky to have in my friendship with her.]
When I stop and really think about the significance of Good Friday I become overwhelmed.

There is a rush of feelings but the most prominent being one of blessed. 

So I wish you a blessed Good Friday and joyous Easter with your family. 

Mix & Match

Since it's Friday Eve and my knees are still paining from last night's run here is a carefully thought out and constructed modge podge of things and pictures I'm crushing on right now.

I finally conquered my fear of dark denim paired with chambray. I kinda dig it.

Collin Tuohy and her precious Whimsy Cookie company based out of Memphis.

Their Instagram feed makes my mouth water daily. 

Splurge tanning lotion from Designer Skin [yes, I tan, judge away]

I mayy sometimes shower before I tan so I can smell like it all the next day.

Rent the Runway, once again best internship ever, even 3 years later still using my rep credits to get an amazing dress for what should be a wonderful wedding next weekend!

What are you loving right now?

I like the way you work it

One of my best friends and fellow runner #halfcrazy Sara posted this link on my wall yesterday and I cracked up at it! I have currently been fretting over what I'm gonna wear for the half next weekend. If you're running 13.1 you need to look the part, right? Oh, and you also need to look cute in pictures since your face is gonna be saying pAiN. 

So thanks Thought Catalog for giving me confidence in rocking my tshirt and norts.

Check out the article here and see if you agree with What Your Workout Clothes Say About You.

4. What Shorts And A T-Shirt Says:

I played high school soccer [um, no]

I come here a lot

I am who you are dying to be in your after picture

I have had these shorts since freshman year of high school

Six races ago, I got this shirt free from a 10k

You shouldn’t get on the treadmill next to me, I’ll embarrass you

I wear headphones while riding in my car [again, no]

I don’t do Zumba

You will see this run on instagram via Nike App. You will tell me great job, but really want to kill me

I take 1-2 selfies a day showing off my abs [HA, no]

We got engaged on a Friday night

I am completely guilty of playing a song to death. 

Yes, I am that person who makes a Spotify playlist of just one song; and then puts that playlist on repeat.

Trying to get out of this rut while working in the office this weekend I turned to Spotify "The 1975 Radio"

And I found a song that I am now playing to death.

The Circle of Liiiiife. 

The Killers may be a #tbt [Throwback Thursday] for some of you but I will never stop loving them. 

Also, if you saw them perform at the Final Four festivities you too know how gorgeous their lead singer still is [less guyliner is definitely working for him.] 

But I digress, Runaways is the perfect sing-a-long song whether in the shower, car, kitchen, office, or the chip isle of Publix. 

So go ahead and make a playlist with just this track on it..

hUmP dayyy! 

"She"

The name of the game last night in my house was Gillian Flynn.

If you aren't familiar with this author, you should remedy that immediately, she is the woman behind the best seller Gone Girl [and Dark Places and Sharp Objects.]

I read Gone Girl over Christmas break 2012 and was glued to it. No joke, finished it in two days.

I discovered Dark Places and Sharp Object this Christmas break and finally finished Sharp Objects last night.

I'm going to tell you now,

READ. THEM. ALL.

Now I'm going to warn you, there is no lack of dark in Dark Places. And Sharp Objects is just as creepy, bizarre, chilling. But they are all just so good. And the cherry on top?

The Gone Girl trailer came out last night!!!

I can not tell you how excited I am about this. I've been following this movie since it was rumored Reese Witherspoon was going to play the main character of Amy Dunne. Trying not to give anything away for those who haven't read the book, but it was revealed in an article I read that Gillian Flynn [who wrote the screenplay] completely changed the ending! Now I'm even more excited. [I freaking hated that ending, made me so mad.] 

Oh, I almost forgot the best part; once you watch the trailer, call the tip line displayed in the trailer (855-4-Amy-Tips) for "a nifty treat that will delight book fans, and new fans, alike."

Now if I can just make it to October 3rd..

Hopefully this brightens your rainy Tuesday as much as it did mine! 

Friday 3/11

'Cause honey I got nothing to lose

So, dating's hard. 

Forget having to choose an awkward proof conversation friendly venue for that date and then what the heck you're going to talk about [oh and wear], you have to find a date first.

Being set up by mutual friends is great. Until it doesn't work out. 

Re-connecting with high school or hometown crushes is great too. Until it doesn't work out.

And then you get a Tinder. Because I'm wayyy too young for Match.com right?

.

Okay, so back to the actual date. 

It goes great [in your opinion], he hints about hanging out again, you decide it's safe to tell your mom you went on a date. 

And now you wait and see if he ever texts you again.

So, dating's hard. 

Oh, and then you have that thing called real life going on too.

Work, deadline week, weddings, half marathons you have sucked at training for.

I have a really great quote hanging in my office, handwritten, nothing fancy.

Sometimes I forget the meaning of the words and just see the cute stationary it's on.

I thought I 'd share it and maybe it can inspire some of you too.

I'm not saying pull a JLo in The Wedding Planner but remember where you are in this stage of life.

We are all still SO young, so work your butt off and don't apologize for it.

Happy Friday y'all.

I already know s[he]'s a keeper

I make it no secret I am utterly, completely, shamelessly in love with Ed Sheeran. 

His first album was utter perfection. 

He can kiss me like he wants to be loved any day. #voiceofanangel

So you can imagine my excitement when his new single hit Spotify yesterday. Happy Monday to me indeed!

Once again, perfection.
Now, if only I can hold it together waiting for the whole album.

Ed, I need you darlin. Come on set the tone.

Happy Tuesday y'all.
RIP March Madness.

Weekend Recap: 4/5-4/6

It's raining. 

It's Monday. 

And I broke down and had coffee.

So here's a sweet and simple recap of this weekend:

Friday 3/4

Doses and Mimosas

Media's all about the math; GRP, CPP, Ratings, Posts, 1100 pages of invoices. 

Yep, it's the first week of the broadcast month which means we have killed at least three small rain forests with our printing sprees.

What keeps us going these first few days? Spotify. Duh.

I am constantly updating my playlists especially Currently Loving.

So as a Thursday treat [aka I am fresh out of ideas] I thought I'd share with you, maybe it will help you get through the rest of your week too! 

Happy Friday Eve!

Zero Dark [Mile] Thirty

Yesterday was April Fool's Day, and while I didn't get toothpaste on the bottom of my mouse like some did I still got punked...

My run schedule post-it-note had me running 7 miles yesterday. HA 

Two miles in I knew my knees weren't gonna go seven, so I made a mental deal with myself to just go four.

And I copped out at three.

I about cried. I was absolutely defeated. 

While I stretched out my legs on the back of the bug I kept thinking to myself, HOW am I going to go 13.1 in 4 WEEKS. The word Failure was flashing through my mind. In red and ALL CAPS.

 So, I did what any almost 24 year old does, I texted my 19 year old brother. 

And, of course, he knew exactly what to say.

I bribed him with Cliff bars to ride my ass for the next four weeks and to run parts of my long weekend runs with me. Running may be 99% mental but it's always nice to have someone by your side to keep you pushing during 10 milers. 

I told Joe about my knees feeling like they were dislocating from my body and he gave me some tips and pointers. And after a long epsom salt bath [HUGE thanks to Sara for this life saver] I was ready for the rest of training this week and relieved to have today off. 

Joe's coming down to cheer me on during the half [bribed with sprinkle donuts] and I am so so thankful for that. Mom and dad will be tracking me from the computer this year. Heck, can you blame them? I would probably do the same. Mom's been a huge support for my training this time around and this text from her made me tear up this morning. 

I am one lucky kid! 

They say it takes a village to raise a kid. Hell, I say it takes a village of family and friends to get you through training for a half marathon. Constant texts and words of cheer and motivation have kept my butt going, now I just hope I don't let anyone down come race day, primarily myself!