Running Down Memory Lane Monday

It's the third week in March and to me, that has always meant...

lacing up these...

putting on this...

mentally preparing to tackle on this...

running up and down on these...

or on this...


And when the weather got a little bit nicer, I would definitely be...

running on this...

with these on my feet...

and seven of these screwed into the soles...
(I know they look scary, but they're really not)

Another season of outdoor track has started at my high school and I am very sad that I will no longer be competing (although I'll be living vicariously through my friends who are still on the team!). However, I am starting my aerobic exercise class tonight. I'm actually nervous for it, but I'm very relieved that I will be getting some exercise, because I am NOT the type of person who would just wake up and head to the gym. I also plan on running every day of the week (in lieu of track) besides Tuesdays and Thursdays... if only this rain would let up! I'm so looking forward to getting back into shape... just in time for summer!

Spring Break!

Spring Break should've been called Shopping Break. I have gone shopping more this week than since school started.

So far, I've had the opportunity to do a lot of shopping. Last Friday, two of my friends and I went into Boston where one of my friend's mom was at a conference for work. We checked her into the Taj hotel and then we went shopping on Newbury Street, one of my favorite places to shop! For dinner, we went to an Italian restaurant a few blocks down from the hotel called Da Vinci's. It was super fancy and the food was delicious. Afterwards, we headed down the street to a fabulous dessert place called Finale. Although I was already stuffed, I just had to make an exception! Since I gave up all sweets for Lent, I ordered a serving of strawberry sorbet in a pastry bowl with fresh blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, mango, pineapple, and cantaloupe on the side. It was absolutely divine! What I would give to eat that again...

(some desserts at Finale via website)

Over the weekend, I went to the South Shore Plaza where I was able to purchase that sundress that I talked about in my last post and a couple of cute summery shirts. I also went to the Natick Collection (the nation's twelfth biggest mall) on Sunday. I got new makeup from Sephora, some jewelry cleaner from Tiffany's (thanks to Beantown Prepster for the recommendation!), and more clothes.

The few friends that were home and I met up on Monday for some lunch. It was great to see them again, since it was the first time we were together since winter break! Later that afternoon, my mom and I went to Derby Street and I got a royal blue cardigan from the Gap.

On Tuesday, my dad and I went to the Wrentham district court so I could complete some observation hours for my Judicial System class (we're required to do at least five observation hours in the courts for our research paper), and then he took me to the outlets. I didn't get to spend a lot of time there, but I did get to stop by J.Crew real quick... thank goodness! There were SO many items on sale that were perfect for spring. Pastel cardigans, shift dresses, and chino shorts, oh my! I purchased a pair of 3" pink chino shorts and a matching flower clip. I'm in love with them!

Today, I went to Newbury again with my mom, but rain put a damper on our trip so we had to go home earlier than expected... so sad.

I haven't managed my finances yet since before break... so let's hope my credit cards haven't burned a hole in my wallet yet. This could be ugly...

With new changes come BIG NEWS!

I have always been an advocate of making a difference and helping people out ever since I was in junior high when I was elected as the student council president. In high school, I was class president from sophomore-senior year, secretary of the National Honor Society, student representative on the school council, and the school representative for the southeastern Massachusetts student advisory council. So it was no surprise when I came to Salve and ran for an on-campus senator position on Salve's student government association... and won (toot toot).

Now, I am looking to make a bigger difference, even though I have only been here for six months. Next month, I plan on running for secretary on the executive board of student government. I'm currently a senator on our student government and our treasurer is running for president and has decided to take me under his wing and asked me to join his campaign. Personally, this is a huge deal for me because 1) it was never in my plans to do something this big in my first year 2) I honestly am not aware of the responsibilities that will be given to me if I am elected. However, I have complete faith that he will guide me through this process and help me fulfill my duties. I am very excited to get my name out there on campus and have people know who I am.

I have no idea what's in store for me... but it should be good (hopefully!) In the meantime, all I can do is cross my fingers, keep a smile on my face, and wish for the best!

"Spring is waking the world up here" - Chase Coy

I have spring fever like it's nobody's business. Maybe it's because spring break is only two days away. Maybe it's because we just had three beautiful days of warm weather (yes, 45 degree weather is certainly warm for us New Englanders!), and now it's snowing again. Regardless, I am becoming more antsy and anxious for the sun to shine and the flowers to bloom (and my closet is antsy to spit out all my spring clothes!).

I'm soooo looking forward to:

"warm enough" weather to wear shorts...

...and sundresses!

eating ice cream

For some odd reason, I enjoy ice cream and go out to get ice cream more in the spring than the summer. Last year, my friends and I used to go once or twice a week after practices.

running at the track

Personally, I know it's spring when it's time to go to the track. For the past four years, I have spent my springs at the track, whether it was at practices after school, at meets, on Saturday mornings, or just in my free time. I plan on doing the exact same the second I come home for break.

being one season closer to SUMMER!

March 21, you better come fast (for my sake), with the sun shining bright and warm weather!

New Changes!

While sitting in my third class today (ew), I thought of a new title for my blog.

It's short, sweet, and to the point.

Hope you like it!

:)