Things of Thursday

Just a few random thoughts :) 

One of my current guilty pleasures is Make It or Break It on ABC Family, a drama about a group of girl gymnasts trying to make it to the Olympics. It's super cheesy of course but I've gotten hooked on it. I stopped watching for awhile (because of my jam packed Real Housewives and Bachelorette schedule) but when I was sick about a month ago I caught back up online. Ready for the next season!

Season 3 ended with the announcement of who made it onto the US women's gymnastics team and next season is at the London Olympics, yeah! One ABC Family show I do not like is Secret Life of the American Teenager, I just find it boring and everyone gets on my nerves. I did watch one episode of the new show Bunheads, created by the Gilmore Girl's show creator, and liked it so I'd like to catch up on that one, too. And everytime I've tried to watch Pretty Little Liars I just have no idea what's going on, so maybe I'll revisit that one next time I'm laid up sick. So much to do!

Don't trust Becky, the girl on the top left!

And yes I am aware I may be a tad older than their target audience. This is so going to be me -

A few products I've been loving -

I just love Trader Joe's. I'll be doing my weekly grocery shopping and pick up an item like lavender body spray for just a few bucks. I spritz some on my arms and legs at night to moisturize and I find the lavender scent very relaxing.

And y'all know I love anything Kiehl's, if I were to randomly win the lottery (which would never happen because I've never bought a lottery ticket and probably never will) I would buy every product they have. I especially love their olive fruit hair products, great for my hair that has a tendency to look like straw when too dry. They just came out with a leave-in hydrating cream that I picked up some samples of, of course I'm obsessed. I've been trying to use lots of leave-in conditioners on the ends of my hair to avoid having to get so much cut off when I go in for a trim. I want long, healthy shiny hair :)

Strengthening and Hydrating Hair Oil-in-Cream

And I just got some of their vanilla lip balm and it is heavenly -

Scented Lip Balm

I really want the small Clarisonic! When I got my microderm a few weeks ago the lady was telling me about it. I have some places on my face that are prone to hormonal and stress breakouts and she said it would really help. Chrissy just got the small one and her skin looks better than ever :) And you can use any kind of face wash with it, it just really gets in and cleans out your pours, so basically a mini facial every time you wash your face. I hate when I wash my face with my makeup removing cleanser and then use toner and look at the cotton ball and see there was still makeup on my face. I feel like a Clarisonic would be the equivalent to my Sonicare toothbrush, I can never imagine using a regular old toothbrush now ;)

The Clarisonic Mia

I've been trying to do some different, fun, easy up-dos. Pinterest inspired that goes without saying. Here's my hair today that really has no rhyme or reason. Will someone please teach me how to french braid my own hair? It never ends well when I try.

I went to get my passport renewed on my lunch break today (required a trip downtown, ugghh) because I am going to Montreal in 6 weeks for Shana's bachelorette festivities, holla!

Had my dad mail me my old passport, such a beautiful pic of me at 13 -

And here's taken 2 days ago at the Wal-Greens in Midtown on my lunch break looking thrilled -

Trotter update, y'all!

I am so happy that Allison has joined our team this year! Just wasn't the same without her last year. We have officially hit the ground running and are working hard on our fundraising event, the Boobie-Q on August 4th. Look for your Evite this week!

You may have noticed a flurry of online activity from me requesting donations. Same as last year each walker is required to raise a minimum amount of $2,300 in order to walk. The walk is in October but I am hoping to have my fundraising complete by mid-September. Oh here's my fundraising page :)

Just a few reasons why I am walking again this year:

1. It's a cause I truly believe in. We all know someone who has been affected by cancer and I feel so honored and thankful to be a part of something that is really making a difference in putting a stop to this deadly disease.

2. Last year when we were organizing our team one of the girls came to my mind to ask if she wanted to do it. I won't say who because it's not my story to tell, but I just felt a very strong leading to reach out to her. She did it and had an amazing experience. Well barely a month or so after the walk last October her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. She has since been through chemo treatments and is now undergoing radiation, she is doing really well. The whole family felt more adapt to being there for her because of the 3-Day. It is amazing how God works and provides for us even in the midst of unthinkable circumstances.

3. It is empowering to be out in the community raising awareness and educating ourselves and others about something that has such a real impact on our lives. We can all make a difference!

4. Our team has just about doubled in size! As well as Allison our friend Emily and some of Sheena's relatives (one who is a breast cancer survivor) joined. The Harlem Boob Trotters are bigger and better than ever!

I really appreciate all of your support!

Last year's closing ceremonies at Turner Field -

Me, Allison and Mark after the ceremony :)