Great start to the day!

I decided to swing by Starbucks this morning because I did not have an 8am meeting. I have been anticipating their new drink: Dark Cherry Mocha. When I arrived at Starbucks this morning there was a sign saying the drink was making it's debut in two days. I thought I cannot wait two days! So I asked nicely and they made it for me! And to my excitement, they gave me a grande when I ordered (and paid for) a tall. And of course I ordered it "non fat, no whip" because every little bit helps. :) Here is a photo of me enjoying this fabulous drink at my desk this morning. Now you guys can see where I sit all day! And I am wearing a new dress which I love and have been complimented on many times this morning. Mom - remember the pink/black/white dress you helped me decide on? Well, I exchanged it for this one - it's the same exact dress but I liked these colors better. I hope you all have a wonderful day!

New Year's Resolution - Update

I am pretty sure you all aren't sitting around wondering how I'm doing on my resolutions, but I feel like I should share an update with you as a way to make myself a little more accountable.

1. Reduce the number of times I crack my knuckles each day. Done! I rarely crack my knuckles on purpose - it's maybe three times since the beginning of 2010. I do crack a knuckle or two once a day, usually by accident when I am applying lotion to my hands. But that's a steep decline in the number of times I cracked my knuckles in 2009 - which was closer to once/ten minutes or so. It was gross and not lady like at all. I feel so much better now!

2. Run in a race. I am off to a good start with this one! I am signed up to run a relay in the Flying Pig Marathon the first weekend in May. I started off on the treadmill by walking 3 minutes, running two, walking two, running two for a total of 45 minutes. I remember feeling great after my first treadmill walk/run. I've been running at least once a week at the gym and finally worked my way up to running four miles in a row last Monday morning! Yes, four miles in a row! The last time I ran that many miles in a row was during the actual Music City Half Marathon in April 2006. I am feeling so good now running. My knees hurt afterward, but I can still walk. I made the mistake of wearing high heels to work last Monday after my run and was limping my day's end. Some other things I've learned about myself by running: a) I look awful after a run, kind of like I was runover by a truck during a rainstorm; and b) I hate running in shorts. The shorts always rise up between my legs and it's annoying. I will only run in capri Nike pants now.

3. Start a family. Not really making any progress here. If this gives you an idea... The other day we were watching Teen Mom on MTV (I love that show) and we watched a girl give birth and they offered that the mom/grandma could cut the cord. So I asked Dave if he would cut the cord. He thought about it for a second and said, "no, I think it should be a family affair and maybe Riggins could bite the cord." I want to have a family when Dave's ready, so I'll wait. This is a true test of patience!