An Early Christmas Present

{Source: Fresh Air on Tumblr}

Just popping in to share a little humor with all of my fellow NPR Fresh Air lovers.

xoxo,

PJ

Weekly Gratitude

{mah boots}

In all honesty, this has been a horribly awful work week. I'm emotionally exhausted, and feel as if I could sleep the entire weekend Fri-Sun with waking only for the necessities. Though tempting, I plan on sticking to my weekend routine that includes a Saturday {or Sunday} morning run, brunch, and some relaxation reading: The Night Circus. I might be able to sneak in some holiday shopping as well.

Even if the negative seemed to outweigh the positive this week, I am grateful:

• Girl's Night Out with B at the CBN Rent the Runway Party. Girl. Time. Rocks. Even on the worst of days.


• My new winter boots finally arrived in the mail {pictured above}. In the correct size.


• New running tights arrived in the mail; thanks to a LivingSocial deal, I snagged them for 50% off!


• Christmas cookies - they are in abundance around these parts and I love them!


• My new winter coat that has been keeping me warm.


• Hubby completed his final semester of prereq's, rocked a 4.0 the entire time, and finished with a A+ in Organic Chemistry. I'm so proud!


• ABC Family's 25 days of Christmas movies: Polar Express, Elf, and Home Alone? Yes, please.

xoxo,

PJ

CBN Rent the Runway Event

Last night, after a horrendous day of work, I did not feel like taking photos {or having my photo taken, either}. But I forced myself to stick to my plan and meet up with B to attend the CBN Rent the Runway Event at Maxine's. I threw on my favorite jeans, top, blazer, and was out the door in 20 minutes.

We had a great time chatting with other bloggers, catching up and meeting new people. Maxine {the owner of the salon} opened up her ah-mazing home to host the party. It was absolutely gorgeous. Quite possibly the most beautiful loft I have ever seen. Unfortunately, I didn't snap many photos due to aforementioned circumstances. I will, however, post links to additional photos as they are available. You, too, need to see the beauty of the loft.

{Lori of glorioffood.com and friend}

{A terribly shadowy photo of B and I - it was either no flash or red eyes}

Thank you again, Chicago Blogger Network, Rent the Runway, and Maxine for being such generous hosts. Thank you to  Vosges, Rent the Runway, Freshii, Pink Papaya, Kind, Pop Chips for stuffing our bags full of goodies!!



After the party, we headed to a favorite neighborhood spot to grab some grub. Hooray for a weeknight Girl's Night Out!

xoxo,

PJ

Holiday Wishlist: Hubby Edition

Hubby enjoys making his holiday wishlist just as much as I do. In all honesty, he probably loves it a little more than I do. Here's his list of things that he would love to receive this holiday season. Do you hear that, Santa?!

Hubby's Holiday Wishlist by pilarjoy 

Nixon Voyager Messenger, Burton 2.5L Fix Jacket, Brooks England Flyer Saddle, Men's Health Magazine Subscription, Keen Men's Springwater Cycling Shoe, Xbox Kinect, Handlebar

Holiday Wishlist

These are a few things that I'm currently loving this season. Hubby and I will be exchanging gifts {with a set budget, of course}. Because most of these things are beyond our budget, I realize I won't be getting many of them this holiday season. But a girl can still hope, can't she?!

 

 

 

Women's Health Magazine Subscription, Nike Running Jacket, Diptyque Vetyver Candle, Marc Jacobs Tote, Petal to the Metal Pouch, Wigwam Socks, The North Face Headband, This or this, Clarisonic Mia, Monogrammed Mug

PJ