Hello, hello! It’s Thursday. Per usual, I’m running around doing random things in between doing normal things, and my mind is going everywhere. This sounds like the perfect set-up for a Thinking Out Loud post, doesn’t it?
I thought so too.
Here we go!
• I have a serious issue remembering my wallet.
Do any of you gym rats feel me on this one? I constantly switch between carrying a purse and a gym bag, so the easiest way to change between the two is to leave everything in them and grab my wallet to put in whatever I’m carrying.
The only problem is that I forget to switch it half the time. I have ended up needing gas or at the grocery store ready to check out without a wallet before. Yeah, that was pretty fun. And embarrassing.
• Ya’ll know I love leggings, but is it too winter-y out to rock the loud and crazy prints?
My mind says yes, but my heart says who cares. Prints like this Fabletics Salar Legging put me in the happiest of moods, so I love putting them on any time I don’t have to wear traditional black and grey gym attire to train in. Whatever. I’m rocking them.
Do you want to know a guaranteed way to get on my good side?
Talk about your obsession with leggings. Buy me leggings. Be leggings.
Leggings.
• I’m so ready for spring.
C’mon. You guys knew I couldn’t make it through a thinking out loud post without mentioning the freezing weather outside. I mean… a wind chill of -17 degrees?
Just… no.
• I don’t know why I bother picking out different clothes to wear every day…
… because you will only see me in and earmuffs ninety percent of the time.
#OOTD #allday #everyday
• If it’s going to be this cold, at least there are pretty white things to distract me.
So I guess there’s that.
• coffee actually makes me relax
Which, I realize, is the exact opposite effect it has on most people. While I’m sure the surge of caffeine pumps my blood a little, the act of sipping on something hot (preferably in a giant coffee mug) is so calming for me.
I usually cut off my cups to one giant one in the mornings, but since it’s been so cold this week, I have allowed myself an afternoon coffee as well. Whoops.
• I miss running outside.
I really, really do. While I could brave it out and run in the cold, anything below twenty degrees just isn’t going to happen.
A quick trip to spend some much needed quality time with my family in Florida this weekend couldn’t have come at a better time. I will most definitely be taking advantage of running outside loops near the lake in my parents’ neighborhood!
Oh palm trees, how I love you.
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All right. It’s been fun chatting with you guys, but I’ve got to run. Thanks so much for stopping by the blog, and I will see you back bright and early in the morning with Friday Favorites! <3
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Oh man, I am so ready for spring as well!! I’ve been rocking my bright pink yoga pants lately….I think it helps brighten up those blah winter days!
I am completely on board with your way of thinking! 😉
Ohh I would loveeee some palm trees right now!
Riiight?
Leggings are always the right choice, especially colorful ones. I’ve worn some new colorful legs three times in the past week because I’m so in love with them. And I feel the same way about having a hot cup of tea — it calms me, and I look forward to it. You should totally not worry about having a second cup of coffee when you have to deal with the temperatures you have there. I’m going to Florida two weekends from now, and I can’t wait for the beach! It’s not even cold here, but nothing beats the Florida heat!
Ha, I love the justification Ashley. Thanks! Oh man… the beach sounds heavenly right about now!
I LOVE those leggings. I need some more crazy printed pants in my life. Also I’ve been craving anything warm and comforting-coffee, hot chocolate, tea, chili, stews, you name it!
Thanks! Stews and soups are a definite fav right now for me too!
I’m all about those leggings, too! Though, I’ll be honest, I’m *just* starting to get into the crazy leggings! I carry most of my weight in my butt and thighs, so I always feel like if I put too much pattern on the bottom, they’ll look bigger!
It definitely takes some confidence to wear crazy prints. I totally understand. Black is probably more slimming, but hey, you’ve got to mix it up every now and then, right?
I live in chicago and we are on our 4th day off this winter because of cold/snow. I’m trying to train for a half marathon but this weather has been a killer. So ready for at least the 20s so I can get back outside!!!!!
YIKES! Yeah, Chicago definitely has some crazy cold wind. Schools are already closing here for tomorrow! Nuts.
I hear you about the wallet dilemma. I use to have same problem but I got a vera Bradley wallet/id holder on a key chain, that way if I have my keys I have some cash, a credit card and drivers license with me.
Nice! Great call. Those are adorable <3
Dude, I so need one of those smaller wallets where i only put the important documents in, especially when I’m running out to yoga/climbing etc. I feel like I’m constantly emptying my wallet and only bringing my ID/cash.
Enjoy Florida this weekend!!!!
I do the same thing! I need something I can literally just put my phone, ID and debit card in. That would be perfect 😉
I have upped the coffee intake as well here in FRIGID MN!
MB
Oh I bet! Minnesota is pretty bad with the wind chill factor. Good luck and stay warm out there!
I really need some bright leggings, mine are all black! How boring.
Black are good too, but there’s just something so fun about wearing bright and obnoxious colors every now and then!
Ha! I say rock those bright colored leggings. Fact: I try to wear bright colored, fun socks as often as possible because they make me happy. Especially when it’s too darn cold outside. Wear fun socks. Or wear fun leggings. Same concept. 🙂
How I feel about Winter right now:
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Yes, I agree that it is time to say buh bye to this winter-white! And No, you need to continue to brighten the world with your pretty leggings! Every season is legging season!
That coat is adorable! & this cold can go away at any time!
I’m with you on the wallet thing – and with my keys, too! I feel like I’m always trying to remember what bag or pocket my keys are in.
After seeing all of your pictures of coffee with frothed milk I went out and bought a frother last week. I can’t seem to get the hang of it. It doesn’t foam as much as yours and sometimes by the time it gets in my coffee it’s no longer frothed.
What are your steps to making perfectly frothed milk?
I have noticed that regular milk froths better than almond or soy milk. I don’t really have a trick, but I only use a little bit of milk. I pour that into a glass, heat it up in the microwave, then froth and pour. It usually turns out pretty good!
I was always frothing first and then heating up. So maybe the trick is to heat and then froth. I am working from home today so I’ll try it out for my afternoon coffee 🙂
Let me know if you have any luck!
YES to constantly forgetting purse things when you’re switching out your bags. Omigosh. I can’t even tell you how many times it’s happened to me, yet I continue to stick to the belief that someday I’ll get better at it 😆 Right. And you’ll probably be sad to learn that I don’t own a single pair of fun leggings — all of mine are black and boring. BUT! after seeing everyone rock them lately, I’m thinking it’s time to pick up a pair of my own.
Haha, here’s hoping!! Glad to hear I’m not the only one there. Oh, I’m completely on board for fun leggings. You’ll love ’em <3
How could you forget a wallet that cute?!
Ha, it’s definitely possible. 😉 Thanks!