All Things Loved - December Edition

I cannot believe December has come and gone, and 2010 for that matter. This year seemed to go by faster then any other year, it seems. As we close out this month and year, here is a look at some of the things I loved this month:

FRAME:
My parents got us this frame as a Christmas present and we love it! It's so unique, different and personal, and it didn't hurt they used one of our favorite wedding pictures either.

LOTION:
I found this lotion from another blog I follow. I had to stop at a few stores before I could find it, but let me tell you, it was totally worth it! This lotion smells amazing, is creamy and rich without being greasy and is a great lotion for dry skin / winter time. (Johnson & Johnson's baby creamy oil - aloe and vitamin E)

MAKEUP:

I used to be a huge fan of NARS blush. However, the last time I bought some, it had a lot more "illuminating specs" (aka glitter) that got everywhere (all over my face, hands and on other people who came in contact with my face or hands). So I went back to Mirror Mirror, a local makeup store, and asked for a blush that was similar, but without the "illuminating specs" and they had me try one by Trish McEvoy and I love it. It's the perfect color, stays on all day and doesn't have the dreaded glitter! And it comes in this cute case which makes it super easy to stash anywhere (purse, clutch, makeup bag ect).



NECKLACE:

I had debated for the last few weeks on whether I wanted a Pandora bracelet. I finally settled on the fact that I probably wouldn't wear it as much as other bracelets I already have, and they can get pretty expensive. I had also been looking for some sort of bracelet or necklace to represent the two major cancers in our families right now, pink and orange. When I was browsing the Pandora charm website, I found two pretty glass beads, one in pink and one in orange. I bought the two charms and put them on a plain gold chain and wear them to represent my Nana, Derek's Aunt J and Derek's Mom M.



MOTIVATION:

This one isn't entirely tangible or something you can see. At the end of November my sister-in-law R and I were talking about working out, finding the motivation to do it, staying consistent among other aspects. Through out the month of December I have found motivation. With the exception of this past week, because of a stomach bug, I've worked out 4 - 5 times a week all month and don't dread it as much. Last night I was reading some running magazines, Runners World and Running Times as well as reading the blog Skinny Runner, and found ways to keep my motivation going. It's got me looking forward to running again, how to improve my running and how to keep it fun and not make it a chore. I'm entering the half marathon lottery for the Burlington City Marathon tomorrow and up until last night I was on the fence about how I felt. I wasn't 100% sure I wanted to get picked, but I wasn't 100% sure I didn't want to NOT get picked. Now I know, I 100% WANT to get picked. (I'll be sure to update on this after I find out.)