I surprised myself and actually went out to complete the three mile run I had on my half marathon training plan around 9 a.m.
I worked from 7:15 a.m. – 9 a.m. and then took a quick 30 minute break to run three miles with Sadie.
My 9 a.m. run made me very much appreciate my flexible work schedule (and the fact that I don’t have to “get pretty” to go to work). I don’t really take advantage of working from home too often. My butt is usually glued to my chair in front of my computer for most of the day as I churn out freelance projects and work on behind-the-scenes blog stuff so it felt good to exercise my freedom a bit today.
Sadie enjoyed getting out for a run this morning too, but when we arrived back home she was in crazy mode.
She was not a fan of me heading back into my office to work some more and brought me pretty much every toy out of her toy basket.
Eventually her persistence paid off and I got up to tackle a small project and simultaneously throw her toys around the house for her to fetch.
The project I had in mind for today was inspired by Pinterest. (Where else?)
A couple of weeks ago I “pinned” a picture of purses that were stored in a closet on shower curtain rings and finally got around to storing all of my bags in the guest room closet (the “blue room”).
Pretty nifty, huh?
For some reason this project made me feel crafty even though absolutely no crafts were involved. Probably because I managed to replicate something on Pinterest without totally butchering it. Score!
Lunch
Today’s lunch was a jelly, Swiss cheese and Granny Smith apple sandwich served on an English muffin.
The English muffin I used was a Nature’s Own English muffin and it was fantastic!
I bought a pack of ‘em at the grocery store this weekend figuring I should try a new brand of English muffins and they were so, so doughy and much fluffier than usual English muffins. More bang for my English muffin buck!
Sides for today included the other half of the apple that didn’t go on my sandwich and tomatoes dipped in hummus… lots and lots of hummus.
Of Possible Interest
- Awesome Raffle with Lots of Running Gear to Benefit Team in Training (RunningWithSass.com)
- Why Short Workouts are Great for You (FitSugar.com)
- My Guest Post on Une Vie Saine (une-vie-saine.com)
- Staying on Track When Life Changes (<– An article I wrote for DailySpark.com)
Oooo!! I like it
Very clever…might have to try it! Wish I had all that awesome storage like you!! I’m happy for you, but a little sad for myself 
. Guess it makes me keep things nice and tidy and organized (or something!).
Katie @ The Purposeful Woman
I love that Sadie
(wink wink) is also loving the bootylicious song! Just like her mama!
Leanne (Bride to Mrs.)
I have random question for you…how did you get started freelancing?
I’ve recently found myself in the unemployment pool and I have a background in writing and want to pursue it again.
But honestly, I’m worried about scams. I don’t want to go through signing up on freelancing or editing sites just to find out they are scams.
Any suggestions?!
Thanks so much in advance!
-Brittany
Brittany @ L’épice de la Vie
I’m a vegetarian. I could literally eat my body weight in hummus!
Marykate
Great idea!! I wish I had more closet space to hang my purses up in– as it is, I actually kicked my Hubs out of our closet because I was CRAMMING my clothes on my side and he only had like 2 shirts hanging on his (since he doesn’t live here primarily).
Now he’s been relegated to a chest of drawers and I can spread out!!
Shaya (Eye Girl Eats)
That’s pretty awesome. I’m loving your purse collection. Okay, so maybe I’m a LITTLE jealous! lol.
Corrie Anne
Those purse hooks are brilliant. And your article for the Daily Spark is great! Good motivation for those out there who make excuses when the situation isn’t ideal.
Kristin @ STUFT Mama
Such a good idea for storing bags!! Mine are just hung up everywhere throughout the room.
Cherie
The purse idea is pure brilliance! I may hop on that wagoN!
Cait @ Beyond Bananas
This is awesome! What a genius idea. Mine are all stuffed inside of a big tote bag, but I’m def stealing this
Maria@La_Piattini
Totally inspired that you saw something on Pinterest and created it! All of my purses are in different locations so it would be nice to have them all together like this! And your lunch looks delicious! I need to try this jelly-cheese combo!
Emily @ Glitz Glam Granola
love Publix hummus!
Emily
I have the same problem too of pinning things and then doing nothing about it. Because of this, I suggested to a friend that we hold a Pinterest Party. We’ll cook and bake items that we’ve pinned, do our hair from pinned hairstyles, etc. So far, it’s only four girls coming to it, but I’m excited!
Bethany @ More Fruit Please
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing
Can’t wait to use pinterest ideas when i move into my new apartment next month!
Brittany
what a cute idea with the purses!! and good for you – getting back out there to run! I miss the college days when I could workout between classes, now when I head downtown for school I’m there all day since it’s a 50 minute commute… and no gym on campus.
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats
Old school pictures are the best. This morning, I discovered a picture of my best friend from 2001 on the health services page of our alma mater! It was hilarious. I was just telling her how I miss our old college days. I wish I could go back and re live them. I’d do everything exactly the same!!
Brooke
That is such a good idea! I’m pinning your picture.
Laura @ Meet Virginia
I LOVE the shower curtain hook idea for purses & bags… I have always tried to find better ways to store all of mine!!! Thank you Thank you
Rachel
YES! I love this storing purses idea! My purses are on the top shelf in our closet in a BIG pile. I will definitely do this and post a Before/After picture.
~Kari
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Kari Burghardt
I love this idea! Mine are in a big bin on the bottom of my closet – they get flattened & the bin takes up too much space. I’m definitely putting shower curtain rings on my list!
Liz
Genius purse idea…although it wouldnt work for me because I’m anal about keeping each of my bags in covers so they don’t accumulate dust!
Khushboo
I love that Sadie is your running partner! It makes me want to get a doggie pal to run with
Ali @ Ali Runs
Love that Idea for your purses! pinterest eh? I have to start going there for inspiration
Tichina
We used to have a “blue room” in my family’s house growing up! It was a spare room that was painte light blue haha
Megan@eatmybeets
I love the vera bradley bags!
Alysha @ She’s on the Run
Love this purse idea!!
kath