run run run

The Boston Marathon was this morning. Wow, a dream to complete! After four marathons and almost ready to turn 30 {almost} I really want to get myself back out there for number five. I saw this image online this weekend and it made me laugh. If I can't pull myself out of bed in the morning for a quick run, then I should think of the last cookie I ate and pull myself out of bed to run it off:)

I had to share! Congrats to all of the Boston runners!!!!xoxo~Rebecca

the Lululemon manifesto

Lululemon, sigh, there is something I love so much about you. Everytime I walk into your stores I feel happy. You are totally on my list of happy places. I pretty much live in my groove pants on the weekends. I kind of wish I could throw on heels, a sparkly necklace and call that a date night outfit? no?

Have you ever read the Lululemon Manifest? No? Get out one of your red recyclable bags from the store and start reading. I love the statements on this bag SO much I think I might hang up a poster of the manifest in my office this year just inspire me!

Oh my, these statements are SO true! Friends are more important than money, 150% agreed. My move to Florida has made me appreciate the amazing wonderful friends I truly have in my life no matter where in the world I live they will always be. No dollar, euro, RMB could buy me the besties I have! {yep ladies, no chinese coins could replace you!}

Here are a few favorites:

A daily hit of athletic-induced endorphins gives you the power to make better decisions, helps you be at peace with yourself, and offsets stress.

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Drink FRESH water and as much water as you can. Water flushes unwanted toxins from your body and keeps your brain sharp.

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Your outlook on life is a direct reflection of how much you like yourself.

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Jealousy works the opposite way you want it to.

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Breathe deeply and appreciate the moment. Living in the moment could be the meaning of life.

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Successful people replace the words 'wish', 'should' and 'try', with 'I will'.

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Do not use cleaning chemicals on your kitchen counters. Someone will inevitably make a sandwich on your counter.

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Nature wants us to be mediocre because we have a greater chance to survive and reproduce.

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Mediocre is as close to the bottom as it is to the top, and will give you a lousy life.

...now I need to listen to all of these items and actually do them myself!

Maybe I should read this every day before I go to bed as a reminder to live my life and do them. Maybe I should read it in French? Doesn't it read so much prettier in the Francais version? Do yoga, breathe, drink water, laugh, enjoy life! As beau reminds me daily....its not that bad, enjoy it!

xoxo~Becca

A Bike for the Beach

I just absolutely LOVE this picture of Audrey Hepburn and her puppy. She is so adorable and chic on her little bike with a basket. She was photographed many times riding around on her bike. Maybe it was Audrey's Dutch childhood that created her love of biking. When Beau and I were in Holland it made me realize just how much people bike there! It was snowing and his friends still biked home! Anyways..... I want a little bike! A bike to go to the beach would be perfect! I started searching this morning and came upon a few.

A dream bike would be this Tiffany Blue colored bike (no, not turquoise, Tiffany Blue thank you). It is a fancy bike and way over my budget

(yep, its $600), but isn't it pretty!

A Gary Fisher Collection bike, fancy. How pretty is this floral bike from Target!
It is a limited edition from the Liberty line. So sweet.

I did however find this bike on Craig's List this morning! $180! hhhhm, tempting...and it is pink. Maybe a birthday fairy will bring one to me.

Fingers crossed:) So this weekend with no bike, I'll run to the beach

and enjoy it all the same.

xoxo~ Becca

Summer Running Tunes

I am on a mission to get rid of the extra pounds that have snuck up on me. Celebratory cocktails with friends, a trip to China, since I moved to Florida I have decided to kick my butt back into shape. I have been hitting the pavement every day for a run and realized I am in need of new running tunes.

{hopefully I will find a group of beach running buddies soon}

Here is what I am adding to my play list this Summer:

Express Yourself - GLEE Cast the Power of Madonna

Gives You Hell - GLEE Cast

HARD - Rihanna

Not Myself Tonight - Christina Aguilera

Labels or Love - Fergie on Sex & the City 1 Soundtrack

Where is the Love - Black Eyed Peas

Empire State of Mind - Alicia Keys

Put It In A Love Song - Beyonce and Alicia Keys

OMG - Usher and will.i.a.m

Telephone - Lady Gaga and Beyonce

Quitter - Carrie Underwood

Delirious - David Guetta

Heartbreak Make Me a Dancer - Freemasons ft Sophie Ellis Bextor

The Past Few Weeks

Hello! I know, I have been a bit MIA these past few weeks. But here I am, I am back! I have had so much going on but I am back and will be blogging regularly now from my new home in Ft. Lauderdale Florida. Yes, I have finally made the flip to Sunny Florida to be with my beau. For now I thought I would share what I've been up to recently.

~My besties from DC threw me such a nice going away party in Washington. Everything was pink. It was adorable and SO fitting. I couldn't ask for more wonderful people that I met over the past 7 years!~

~I moved. Yep, this is the look of our living room right now. Do you like the decor? I call it the messy boxes look. I am wishing that when I wake up some little elves unpacked it during the night. What a job ahead! I have a lot of stuff!!!~

~Beau and I went to China! It was an amazing trip! The picture below is from the plane ride over. Yep, the snack was noodles, it made me laugh. ~

More to come from the land of sun and flip flops. Love you all!

xoxo~Rebecca

Working Out for Spring

I went to my first boot camp class yesterday in almost two weeks. Oh my! After hip hop yoga class last night and that workout, my arms are on FIRE today! I am so ready for the 4 ft of snow to melt away so I can get back outside

for early morning runs. For now I am dreaming of some cute new work

out gear and new workouts for Spring.

Cute workout gear always makes you feel better!

lululemon athletica - Scoop Neck Tank, $52

Gap Crossover neck hoodie, $40

Will run for wine Women's Light T-Shirt- CafePress

Women: Women's Yoga Capris - Carbon, $17

Women: Women's Workout Duffle Bags - Blink Pink, $17

With all of the snow days last week, bundling up to go to the gym was not in my plan. I have been doing at home work out DVD's a lot. I feel a little like my mom doing the Jane Fonda work out tapes when I was little, but hey, they work! Right now the Biggest Loser DVD sets are keeping me moving but I'm looking for something new. I think I am going to get Tracey Anderson Method set, starting with level 1. She looks ridiculous! Amazing! Gwyneth and Madonna have always loved her and now Jennifer Aniston is hooked.....I'm in!

How cute and stylish is this patent leather gym bag from Lululemon. I love it!

adidas stella by rldamato featuring Adidas by Stella McCartney

I have always wanted to get some of Stella McCartney's items from Adidas. They are always sold out so quickly!

How cute are the exercise shorts with a bow!!!!

Adorable! Maybe this year.

Ok sun...come out. Spring I am SO ready for you! Time to get ready for sunny days and lots of runs!

xoxo~Rebecca