Running the Little Rock 10K as a NonRunner

Last year Melissa, Allison and I all ran the Little Rock 10k... this year, we had the bright idea to do it again. Here's what I have realized, you forget about the pain that last year caused, instead, you remember the fun and excitement you felt doing something fun with friends and crossing the finish line.  Sadly this year Melissa couldn't make the race ... boo ... but Allison and I put on our running shoes and kept on anyway.

Friday night we got our race packets and decided that Saturday we needed to make sure we 'carb loaded' for those silly six miles. Do you really need to carb load for 6 miles? No. But is it a good reason to eat pasta? Yes.

Whatever excuse I need to actually eat real pasta I'll take.

Sunday morning it was 26 degrees when we got into the racing line. 26. The only place I want to see 26 right now is my drivers license, not the weather app. I've never run in that type of weather, but I did realize one thing. It's good to have pants on over your pants.

The pants over my pants saved me. Along with gloves, a head thing, and multiple layers.

This was where we were in the crowd. The race technically began at 8 a.m., but I don't think we crossed the starting line until around 8:20 a.m. It was a slow start but we ran the first three miles. By mile four I had lost my breath a bit because it was so cold and I wasn't focusing on my breathing as I should have been so my side was cramping a bit. I'm not usually a runner. 2-3 miles is usually my max, but apparently once a year I like to do run six like I know what I'm doing. I don't.

The best (WORST) part about the LR 10K is the bridge. Running up a bridge? Ridiculous. I made Allison slow down and we quickly (or not quickly) walked it. I'm in no competition, I just want to finish the race. Slow and steady still wins.

And we did finish! We got our (small) medals!

We also ran into Kelly who had it on her bucket list to run a 10K. She actually ran the entire thing, I'm proud of her!

Once we were done with the race we went to a small race party (just a party to celebrate other people running) and cheered on those marathon runners who decided to run 26.2 miles. 

I thought 6 miles was silly, they decided to add an additional 20 to theirs. As we cheered on the marathon runners we drank champagne and discussed that next year we just 'have' to do the half-marathon.

(No, I do not 'have' to do the half... or any other race for a while.) 

**This will be a fun game... It's 'Where is Maegan and Allison" in the picture ... Kind of like Where's Waldo but funner!

Let me know if you can find us!

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The Best (Magical) Makeup Primer

When it comes to makeup, we all need a little ... magic some days. I've had the same routine for the past, I don't know, 10 years it seems. Moisturizer, foundation, powder, blush, eye shadow and mascara. Pretty simple. 

The only thing is that living in Arkansas there is humidity. I also tend to rub my face a lot during the day. Keeping the makeup I started with during the beginning of the day would rarely make it to the end of the day without adding more powder or blush. Also, on the weekends, I don't like wearing foundation when running errands but powder doesn't seem to cover. 

But guess what? I've found the best product to keep my morning makeup on ALL day. 

ALL DAY. 

It's L’Oreal Paris Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream. Long name, but amazing results. 

In the mornings I like to put it on just to watch my face transform. 

Here's what L'Oreal says about their cream: 

About L'Oréal Paris Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream: This product gives the sheer coverage needed to create a natural bare skin finish, while delivering built-in skincare benefits. With four beautifying actions, this all-in-one innovation primes and smoothes, perfects to hide flaws, hydrates all-day, and corrects and evens skin. The product is infused with skincare ingredients like Panthenol, Vitamin E and Glycerin for 24-hour moisturization.

It retails for about $7-11 at drug stores. 

If you're looking for a great makeup primer, try it. 

I received a complimentary product from SheSpeaks/L’Oréal to facilitate this review. 

My opinions are honest and true, over and out. 

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Everyone Has a Story

They say it's not what happens to you in life, but it's how you react to it. I'm not sure who 'they' are, or if I just made that up, but it's true. I was lucky enough this past week to spend a couple of days in NYC for social media week to learn more about how I can utilize social media technology and tools for the organization that I work for...

Friday night I left NYC, headed to Charlotte then headed back to Arkansas. It's always sad to leave NYC, but it's always nice to be home as well. As we landed in Charlotte we realized that our flight had been delayed. Slight relief to me because that meant I could eat dinner... this girl likes to eat dinner.

After I ate I found out that the flight had been delayed again. Again, no problem. A couple of phones calls to catch up, a little reading, even some work and I feel much more productive. Then we had another delay ... until 11:29 p.m. Anytime your flight is delayed that late you might as well call a taxi and get a ride because you're not leaving that airport going anywhere.

I asked if I had to pray when I got there... 

I hate it when I'm right. Our flight was canceled, we all had to get rescheduled, and put up in a hotel. During the waiting, the standing, the hanging around for answers, I realized that everyone has a story. I made new friends at the airport, standing in line getting a new ticket, and even waiting on the hotel shuttle to come pick us up. Maybe sometimes we're suppose to wait for things in life. After all, who doesn't like new friends?

Plus, if a canceled flight is the worst thing that happens to me, then I think I'll be just fine.

Time to fly!

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Small Town Saturday Night

What do friends do on a Saturday night in a small town in Arkansas? Well we have a crawfish boil, ya'll. I know it's lame, but between work and school lately I haven't had a lot of time to go home to visit my parents or friends. Luckily, they understand and don't hold it against me.

Saturday morning I got up (mid-morning, let's be honest) and headed to my hometown. After a day of getting my hair done, running errands and working on homework I needed a break and to see some old friends. Crawfish season is in so it was time for a boil..

Here are some of the little fellas that we went through.

This was actually after we all got some.

Fancy plates, huh?

Whoops. My Nike jacket is a little out of character for this party.

But there was a tractor involved. 

Happy Weekend. 

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Atlanta, Birthday Cake and Oysters

Between working and school I'm really trying hard to also have a life. The last two semesters I've put life last and now I'm trying to incorporate it back in. Not very successfully, but here's to trying. In order to do that, I took a couple of days off last week and went to Atlanta to see some friends.

Lauren and I seem to know how to take a picture, however, Melissa doesn't seem to understand that ou have to look at the camera.

This feels typical. This also portrays our friendship well.

Hi ya pretty ladies!

These next two pictures are possibly two of my favorite pictures ever.

Each person is having a different moment in the picture.

And no one can seem to make a normal face.

Friday night we went out for Courtney's 43rd birthday. (She's not really 43 but she doesn't know that.)

Sparkles and love.

Where them girls at?

To celebrate a birthday properly one must celebrate with cake.

And she did!

As did Dave...

I really think when Melissa and I take a picture together it's the best picture for the both of us!

There's the love!

Saturday we went to Oysterfest where my phone was hijacked for a picture.

But then we took our own picture. 

I'm on a mission to go buy sunglasses this week. 

One pair broke, one pair lost, and another pair may or may not be left in Africa somewhere. 

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