Let's Pretend It's Sunday

This Sunday I slept in, ate pasta, went on a jog, forgot to blog about my week, and read a lot of funny articles. Other than the whole completely forgetting to post a blog bit, it was wonderful. So, for a few minutes on this Monday morning, let's pretend it's Sunday again. It will be wonderful, we will talk about workouts, think about yummy foods, and look over some ridiculously entertaining articles I read yesterday. Yes, I think we should pretend it's Sunday morning everyday. 

The Sundays

For those of you who came to the blog yesterday and thought the world was over upon seeing [yet again] no workout sum-up, rejoice, the world is intact... I was just lazy, or tired, or something. In my defense, Friday was a pretty spectacular day that put my entire weekend in a whirlwind. You see, my most-loved cousin had her first baby. Yea, it was pretty awesome and left me incapable of doing anything but looking at baby pictures every 10-minutes for the rest of the day.

We were able to visit said cousin in Miami before going to a wedding later in the day on Saturday. I know I may be a bit biased, bit her little bundle is the most darling thing I have ever witnessed. Fact. Then, we went to a wedding, got home super late, and slept in even later. Instead of focusing on the whole lazy Sunday bit, let's talk about how awesome this week and the workouts were. Yea, it was pretty great!

Sunday: Rest day. I was just prepping for this week's lazy Sunday... And celebrating Easter, you know. 

Monday: 4.5-mile jog. I am in a friendly competition with some, well, friends to see who can run 75-miles first. My plan is to pulverize them... In the most friendly way possible. hehe. 

Tuesday: Hot Power Yoga with my sister-in-law and our bestie, followed by a 2-mile jog with the hubs. 

Wednesday: All Children's Fashion Luncheon! There was lots of running around, but none of it really counts as a workout.

Thursday: Rest day.

Friday: 3-mile morning jog followed by another 3-mile evening jog. Had to make up for Thursday somehow.

Saturday: Driving= rest day. 

There we are, a week where I was able to do some massive doubling-up two days out of seven! It may have only consisted of three real workout days, but I was able to get in five whole workouts. Considering how crazy the week was with work and volunteering and family, this is a feat I am quite proud of! Now back to our lazy Sunday memories. 

There are a few funny articles that just needed to be shared, specifically, shared with you. First off is something for all those who have ever thought of moving to San Francisco. This Flow Chart is a fool-proof way of seeing if you should live in the bustling Bay area. What did it say about you? I got a "no". Frown. 

Second is an interesting article about Facebook and the social effects of un-friending someone. We have all been there. Sometimes, those ridiculous political posts, baby posts, pet posts, or mean posts can drive you crazy. But, have you ever unfriended someone because of it? I almost did this last week. This article talks about the grieving process for the un-friended and the main reasons people un-friend. It was funny, and interesting, and apropos. You should totally read it! 

Next up is another flow chart because I just loved the San Francisco one. The only difference is that this one talks about food shopping. Do you have a usual place to food shop? If your decision is between Trader Joe's or Whole Foods (or as my Dad calls it, Whole Wallet), this flow chart may make it easier for you to decide. I got Whole Foods, but would be at Trader Joe's daily if it was only a bit closer. 

The Big 2-5

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As of May 1st, Disney's Hollywood Studios will be a quarter of a century old. This is the second big birthday for Disney this year since Animal Kingdom turned 16 this year. To celebrate the big event, Disney is pulling out all the Hollywood stops and I soo want to go! All there is to do now is talk the hubs into a pre-Disney weekend Disney trip... Here's to hoping! 

Hollywood Studios will start out the festivities at 10:00 am on May 1st with a rededication ceremony hosted by Vice President Dan Cockerell and Minnie and Mickey Mouse, of course. Later that day will be a motorcade with other Disney stars like Captain Jack Sparrow, followed by a dance party under the big hat and a special fireworks display. 

Really, it does not seem like anything too special, but with all the other things they are doing in all the other parks, maybe they are just spent. The only hope is that the 25th birthday celebration will ring in a few updates and changes to Hollywood Studios. Re-vamping rides is great and needed, but adding a whole new area to Hollywood Studios would possibly be the best thing ever. Please, oh please let it be Cars Land! 

My New Favorite Workout Hairstyles

One of my biggest problems with workout out has always, always, always been my hair. Hair ties never seem to stay in and I end up redoing it halfway through or scouring the gym floor like a crazy person looking for my hair tie. Can you relate? It is awful. But then, I found out something that changed my life... Are you ready... You do not need long hair to pull off braids and they don't fall out! I know, I felt the world rock at that statement too. 

This is one of those facts that I so wish someone would have told me earlier. I have recently been opened to a world of different braids for different hairstyles and let me tell you, it is magical. Braids do not fall out when you are running, or flop wet hair in your face when you go to down dog. They do not pull on one group of hairs creating the worst headache ever (does this happen to anyone else), and they certainly reduce hair breakage. Here are a few of my current favorite braids. Click on the links and they will even tell you how to do them! 

The Fishtail

This is my go-to braid for everything. Hair too dirty to style? Do this. Lazy but want to make it look like you cared.? Yea, this again. Too many layers for a regular braid? This is your best friend. I once thought fishtails were harder than french braids, then I did one and found out I was wrong. These are way easier and can be done with shorter hair and still look great. If you really want, pin a few of the loose ends back once you are done. 

Side Braid

For all those girls out there with short hair or bangs that you just do not know what to do with- this hairstyle is for you. Of course, girls with long hair can do it too. And, of course, we can do this for more than going to the gym. It is also so very simple that anyone would get this done in no time! 

French Braid

This one is the traditional and constant. These are usually the first kind of non-braid, braid that girls learn. It is a tried and true staple and so great for those with super long hair or with less layers than me. Once you know how to do it, they are one of the easiest things to do. This tutorial is great and will get you over that learning curve quick. 

Braided Bun

For those out there who hate nothing more than hair falling on their sweaty back during a workout, this one's for you. This bun can be done with medium or long hair and is sure to not move around while your are working. It is also ridiculously good looking because we all secretly want to go to the gym not looking like a hobo. 

Personally, I prefer doing this one right on the top of my head. It makes head stands harder, but the more important resting pose is so much easier with nothing between my head and the floor. 

5 Fantastic Ways to Design Your Easter Eggs

Easter is almost here and this weekend I will [most likely] be decorating a few Easter eggs of my very own. But, we are leaving the dye kits and their bunny-ear shaped dippers at home. It is time for the Easter egg big leagues. These Easter eggs will make every DIY'ers heart pitter patter with DIY joy! For those who are not-so-great at the DIY game, do not fret, there are a couple of these that any skill level can complete with success. 

1. Game of Thrones Easter Egg. This Easter egg DIY from P+K last year is still one of my all-time favorites. The timing just works too perfectly to not have a dragon egg for Easter. Really. One of the best things about this one is that you can use not-real eggs and keep it for many years to come. Also, the metal and hot glue make it feel hot like a dragon's egg when you are done. So cool!

2. Natural Dyed Eggs. These are for all those out there who do not enjoy using synthetic ingredients in anything. Yes, these eggs were dyed with natural products, and a food that you have in your fridge! Red onions give these eggs their natural look. For a full color spectrum, you can also use saffron, blueberries, beets, purple cabbage, and carrot leaves. 

3. Golden Paper Mache. Martha Stewart just classes up every DIY. These paper mache eggs take two things up a notch. The first being paper mache, obviously; and the second being Easter eggs. This is not your usual kiddo arts and crafts! 

4. Sharpie Easter Eggs. That's right people, all we need for these is a Sharpie marker and some serious patience. Doing something like these intricate designs would probably send a person with my patience to a level of crazy equal with Jack Nicholson in The Shining. All those patient people out there can do this and think of me :)

5. Stick Things on Easter Eggs. Maybe you have seen/thought of this before, but finding these was like a Pinterest epiphany. You can paint an egg, then glue things on them for an extra pretty effect! Really, the person who thought this up is on level with that one who invented the wheel.