Tuesday, November 10, 2009

the results.....

Well.  I did it.  I completed my first half marathon.  AND.  I did it within my time goal.  Under 2 hours.  My official time: 1:56:26.7




Before the start.




About mile 10....still going strong!


Would you believe I can't wait until the next one?!?

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

my FIRST!

I am running my FIRST half marathon this weekend.  Saturday to be exact...and....I am excited!  Can you believe that?
Here are some pics of what I get to run 13.1 miles through...






Here is a link to my course.  Wish me luck!

Sunday, November 1, 2009

meet the dogs



in case you have not met them yet, meet caspian and whisper.  the beautiful dogs that entertain paul and i on a daily basis....




aren't they cute?

Thursday, October 29, 2009

simply fetching

During my unemployment this year I have constantly been trying to come up with different ways to make money.  I recently came across this company on facebook and thought they have a pretty clever idea for creating exceptional interior design within the current economic situation. 






Check out the idea behind the pictures here.
Not to mention, they have a pretty nice portfolio.....here's a sneak peak:







all images courtesy of www.vignetteinteriordesign.com

Monday, October 19, 2009

because i need it.

here is an inspirational quote of the day for you to ponder, because i need it today....


'We are what we repeatedly do.  Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.'
- Aristotle

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

i am a runner.




and this is one of the views I was able to enjoy from my run on sunday morning.......so amazing!

Monday, October 12, 2009

salt lake modern





believe it or not, salt lake actually has quite a collection of modern architecture.  thanks to a great friend of mine, amber, i had the opportunity to tour and visit one of these homes.  saturday night, salt lake modern, associated with the utah heritage foundation, hosted an evening of architecture and art.  a mid-century modern piece of architecture housed with the artwork of local, modern artist John Bell.



residence of mary fresques and john bell, designed by john sudgen, built 1959


this event was also hosted in recognition of DOCOMOMO US Annual Tour Day which highlighted several buildings, sites and neighborhoods in the modern movement throughout the US, Canada and Mexico.  more information here.


all images and info courtesy of utah heritage foundation