Target – Laur’s Truly

How’s that for a little running motivation to get this post started?

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HI GUYS!!!!

I feel like I begin almost every post with “it’s been way too long!” But it totally has and I hate that this is the way it always is. That being said, it’s how it’s got to be until at least summer time.

I hope you all have been good and enjoying more daylight! It’s amazing how much happier the ‘longer’ days and somewhat ‘warmer’ weather (aka two days of above 50 degrees woohooo) has made me. And how much it distracts me from school work…uh oh.

Two weeks ago I had my spring break, so I have some pics from that, as well as tons of pictures from school after getting back from Christmas break (which was when my last post was…ahhh!)

Without further ado, here are some pics that I want to share with you (and erase from my phone since they’re taking up a ton of room…whoops!).

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These are insane. Buy them. Try them. You’ll love them. Screen Shot 2014-01-05 at 3.15.43 PM

Throwback to Christmas break. Miss this. Sweats all day.

Another throwback. Like my nerdy slippers?

Classic combo.

Panera “You Pick Two” for dinner at my grandma’s house. I would pick this everyday if I could.

Dipping pear slices in greek yogurt is one of my favorite snacks.

Target, you just get me.

Cara cara oranges are perfect. (Yes, I did slice them and eat them with a fork to keep my hands clean so I could look at magazines.)

And so are giant mint oreo Carvelanches.

J.Crew phone case for my new (back in January) iPhone 5. Got it for 7 bucks. Bargain hunter.

Vanilla Chex tastes like sugar cookies. Just sayin.

One of my all time favorite take-out meals when I’m home. Those sweet potato fries though.

Has anyone else tried these new Special K Nourish bowls? They’re pretty good!

Also pretty good? These popcorns. The kettle corn is my latest obsession.

Winter wardrobe = scarves and vests. And stripes. Always stripes.

Hot cocoa.

Wraps on wraps. On wraps.

If you’re ever in Boston and want unique pizza, go to Ottos Pizza.

Pizza 1: Butternut Squash, Ricotta & Cranberry. Pizza 2: Pulled Pork & Mango. Pizza 3: Eggplant, Ricotta & Basil. Pizza 4: Roasted Chicken, Caramelized Pears & Fontina Cheese. Pizza 1,2,3,4: Heaven.

Dining hall, I (kinda) missed you. I guess.

Back in January, I was sick for 2 weeks with flu like symptoms (I got the flu shot in October though). It was hell, but let me tell ya, vanilla froyo is a great sore throat remedy.

First Thai food experience. This was when I was super sick so I got the Tom Yum soup. I actually loved it and it was perfect for a stuffy nose.

Massive veggie burgers. You can’t really tell but it was ginormous.

Pass the cheese, please.

Long runs on tready, I actually do not dread thee.

Try these. Like now.

Fast forward to back at home for “spring” (aka 30 degree) break the first week of March. Some typical at home eats.

We took my great aunt and grandma out to dinner. I decided to get something different, so I got tilapia. I also decided I do not like capers.

A few J.Crew purchases.

Nike Frees that were practically free. $28 at the outlet. Again, call me a bargain hunter.

Eat fresh. With avocado.

Eggs, fruit, and yogurt with a side of artsiness for breakfast.

Another long run on the treadmill.

Delish.

Also delish.

I’ve been guzzling down this 32 oz baby multiple times a day. Water for the win!

Back at school- goat cheese and grilled veggie flatbread sammy and veggie soup. Not too shabby.

Me and one of my roommates. Well, half of her face anyway. Still want to protect my friends/family’s privacy – at least for now!

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Well, wasn’t that quite the hefty photo dump?! Random thoughts and pics on a Sunday gets the week off to a good start, eh?

Hopefully I will be making a visit back to my little neck of the woods in the blogosphere again soon, but as always, who knows. I’ll be sure to pop back in as soon as I find the time (and have more fun pics!).

Have a great last few days of winter, and enjoy the start of SPRING!! It’s almost here – we can do it!

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A few questions for you:

What are some of your recent obsessions? Fun snacks, fitness routines, fashion trends?
What are you most looking forward to about Spring?!

Besides hanging with the boy on Saturday and getting Starbucks with a few of my friends from my high school track team on Sunday (I’m realizing that those runners’ bonds never break), I just relaxed this weekend and enjoyed two gorgeous summer days.

On Saturday, we took a family picture in the picturesque park in my town that was basically my second home for four years. It’s where I had my XC practices and also where we hosted our annual invitational. It was pretty weird being there in nice clothes as opposed to a sweaty sports bra and singlet. For the photo we didn’t coordinate outfits completely, but we all wore white, navy, and/or gray, with yellow as our “pop of color”, as my mom so proudly called it. She’s the cutest.

I’m not a fan of selfies, but for the sake of this blog, I find myself feeling obliged to snap a picture when I’m in an outfit worth sharing. After taking this awkward selfie, I realized I was decked out head to toe in J.Crew. Even my belt (which you can’t see). I don’t know maybe I’m just a little obsessed with that store?

And a close up on the necklace.

Awkwardly smiling as I talk to my mom who came in mid selfie snap.

So now that the uncomfortable photos have been shared, I want to share something a little more interesting. This weekend I was able to try/buy some new things that I’m super excited about!

For dinner on Saturday night, the boy and I got takeout one of my favorite restaurants. COSI! I love soooo many things from there and could literally eat it everyday. Just a few of my favorites are the Adobo Chicken with Avocado Bowl, Korean BBQ Pork Bowl, Tuscan Pesto Chicken Sandwich, Asian Salmon Salad, Country Lentil Soup, (the list goes on…). I was super excited this week because I saw that they have a new salad, the “Smart Fit Salad“, which is “roasted sweet potatoes, kale, romaine, avocado, carrots, red pepper, green onions, roasted corn, black beans and honey chipotle dressing”. I love love LOVE sweet potatoes, avocado, and kale so I had to try it. I also go the new Peach Bellini, and of course a multigrain flatbread (probably the best part of a Cosi meal). HOLY CRAP. The salad and the drink (and the bread) were SO good. I could go on and on.

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On Sunday, I went to one of my favorite places ever. Target. No really, I’m serious – I love it. It has literally everything you could need under one roof – cute bathing suits and clothes, awesome food, magazines, home furnishings, hair/beauty stuff, and so much more. I got a bunch of loot that I’m freaking out about. It’s the little things in life.

Here’s my Target haul:

-Super simple gray t-shirt dress that I can belt or wear with a statement necklace or scarf.

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–Archer Farms Caramel Macchiato Coffee which I made the second I got home. Did not disappoint.

–Cinnamon Chex. Umm why had I not tried this sooner?

-Vanilla Whey Protein Powder, which I can’t wait to put in my morning smoothie.

-Kidz ZonePerfect Vanilla Cupcake

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-Goody QuikStyle Half-Round Styler Brush

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–Allure and Marie Claire magazines. Lauren Conrad is one of my favorite celebrities. I would love to be her for a day.

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-Pure Protein Double Chocolate Vanilla Crunch Bars

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-Goody Ouchless Stretch Fabric Headwraps. For some reason these are literally the only headwraps that stay in my hair. Even the ones with the no-slip grip don’t stay put.