Good Morning friends! Did the year just fly by for you too? So glad that we have this time to sit down and catch up over coffee. Please join me and co hosts- Coco and Lynda for this month’s chat.
I had such a busy month and I bet you have lots to tell me too so pull up a chair and grab your favorite cup.
If we were having coffee I’d tell you…The Holiday Season just flew by! We had a great Holiday party for our MRTT group and lots of new members came out to meet us. We had a fun “white elephant” gift exchange. I have no idea why it’s called, “white elephant” do you? It’s always fun to see the ladies dressed up and out of their running clothes. We have such a great time together-I seriously don’t know what I did before I knew them.
If we were having coffee I’d tell you…If you didn’t see my post earlier this week, I have another running injury-ugh! My heel had been bothering me for a few weeks and although I did take some time off it appears that I have a nasty case of plantar fasciitus. There will be no running for me for a few weeks and I will need to wear this fashionable boot for a few weeks.
I was rather upset understandably as this was not the way I intended to start 2015. Now that it’s been a few days, I can see that it is already starting to get better so I am not crying while walking around with my running shoes in my hand. Seriously, I don’t know how my husband deals with me sometimes. LOL
If we were having coffee I’d tell you…I thought this was the year that I was going to crush the Rock n Roll DC in March and finally get that PR. Obviously a March half is not in the cards this year but I know that I will be back it as soon as I can. I am registered for the Cape Cod Ragnar in May so right now that is my goal race.
If we were having coffee I’d tell you…In case you missed my numerous Instagram posts, my family and I had a great time aboard the Royal Carribean cruise last week. We literally did every activity they had and had such a blast doing it. We spent a few days in NYC first doing all sorts of touristy things. We even hit the Rockettes show.
Speaking of Instagram-I’m kind of new to it and would love to connect with you there too. You can find me here. I always follow back.
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you…I was thinking a major change was in order so I went from this
to this 
What do you think? It’s a super big change huh?
If we were having coffee I’d tell you…I thought this was the perfect mug for our Ultimate Coffee Dates!
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you…I hope you had had a fabulous New Year’s Eve. I had a fun time with my hubby and friends. Wishing you all a fabulous new year filled with friends, family and fitness. Hope you will tune in for Meatless Monday where we will be featuring soups, stews and chili all month long.
If we were having coffee, what would you tell me?
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I’m sorry to hear about your injury! I hope it goes away soon! <3
I've always wondered how they came up with the name, "White Elephant" too, haha. Your cruise looked so fun (loved the pictures on IG :), and that mug is awesome!
2014 sure did fly by, but happy 2015! :] Here's to an awesome year!
Thanks I am determined to heal quickly. I know in the big picture it’s not a big deal just feel big now. Thanks for linking up with us today-love the Coffee DAte!
Ohhh I forgot about the ultimate coffee date – next month. Your hair looks great!
Oh too bad but if you want to do it the link will be open for a few days still. Thanks I do like my hair too but I keep doing a double take when I look in the mirror. happy Weekend!
ahh feel better! Injuries are never fun, but mean more time to sit around and not feel so lazy right?! Rest yourself!
I will shoot over and find you on Instagram, but the girls are waking… i’m bemomstrong if you get there first!
I know injuries suck but in the big scheme of things it’s not terrible. I know I will be back soon. Glad that we have connected and look forward to more in the new year.
Such a fun mug!!! Love it!! So sorry about your running injury! Never fun! Hope you heal fast
Thanks! I am determined to heal quickly and I hope to be back in no time. Have a great weekend!
Oh where did you get the mug? That’s pretty awesome! Of course, now that my blog banner has my photo, I’m not sure I’d want to see my face every morning. Now when I see ads for that cruise line, I think of you!
ha ha! I got it on Vistaprint-pretty cheap and you can make just about anything on there! I have lots of ideas for 2015. Love our coffee dates and really looking forward to a real one soon
So sorry about the PF and the boot! Wishing you a speey recovery. We’re sailing on a RC cruise for spring break! Looks like you had an awesome time. I hope our kiddos do!
oh you will love it and your kids will too! There is so much for them to do it’s crazy. Thanks I hope to make a speedy recovery 🙂 Happy New Year!
I love the hair, it looks great! And the theme for meatless Mondays is perfect since one of my Christmas gifts was a food processor/blender. That will definitely make soups easier 🙂
Awesome can’t wait to see you and your yummy recipes there! Thanks I am getting used to the hair.
White Elephant- A white elephant is a possession which its owner cannot dispose of and whose cost, particularly that of maintenance, is out of proportion to its usefulness. The term derives from the story that the kings of Siam, now Thailand, were accustomed to make a present of one of these animals to courtiers who had rendered themselves obnoxious in order to ruin the recipient by the cost of its maintenance. In modern usage, it is an object, scheme, business venture, facility, etc., considered without use or value.
Your MRTT party must have been a great time! Your group has really grown!
Well thanks for clearing up the mystery of the elephant-so interesting! Yes our MRTT group is over 400 members now it’s crazy I can’t believe it!
Isn’t Royal Caribbean the best? We did one of their cruises last June and I’d go again in a heartbeat! I’m so sorry you’re dealing with another injury – hope you recover quickly!! Love your new hair color 🙂
Thanks! I know it will heal quickly if I just give it a rest which is the hard part for me of course.
So sorry about your heel… injuries can be so frustrating. It looks like you had a great cruise vacation ! I have never been on one, we are afraid of being a bit bored and too confined.
Love the new hair color. Change is good, and if you don’t like it, you can always go back !
Happy New year to you & your family.
Oh you certainly wouldn’t be bored on this cruise! Yea the heel thing kind of sucks but it’s already feeling much better so I am hopeful to be back out there running soon.
I love the new hair! I think it makes you look even younger.
Well thank you!! That’s always a good thing 🙂
Love your new hair color! I’m planning a little color change, too 🙂
Thanks! Looking forward to seeing yours too. It’s fun to switch it up every once in a while.
Oh no! So sorry about your foot. Glad it’s feeling better already. I spend 2 months in a boot this past summer and it sucked.
Happy New Year!
It certainly does! I would never last that long! Thanks for the good wishes I am feeling better already so fingers crossed.
I love the new hair!!!
Sorry about the PF. Been there, done that…One thing I found helpful was Feetures PF compression sleeves. I wore them all the time when I wasn’t wearing shoes. They really helped a lot. I hope yours goes away quickly. It’s a tough one.
Thanks! I haven’t tried the sleeves but I am wearing compression socks with the lovely boot. Fun times! I know it will go away soon just a little frustrating to say the least.
Love your dark new hair! Happy New Year to you, too. 🙂
And OMG that coffee cup is adorable!!
Rest easy. Hope your injury heals quickly.
Thanks! I love the mug too I got it at vistaprint. They can put anything on there. I’m trying to get through the injury without going crazy thanks!
Happy New Year! I am sorry to hear about your injury but I am glad you are on the mend! I am looking forward to hearing all about your Cape Cod experience this spring!
Thanks yes excited for Cape Cod it’s keeping me going at the moment to look forward to it. I know I will be back soon just have to be patient which is not my strong point.
well you know I think brunettes rule! It looks FAB! Did you tell the hubby before you had it done? I bobbed my hair off last January ( 8 inches from the longest spot) and just came walking in the door like I was a rock star! LOL! Sometimes change it good! Heal quickly my friend!
Thanks so much! I don’t think he knew quite what to expect but my son said he didn’t recognize me. It’s fun to switch it up once in a while right?
Injuries are the worst – sorry you are dealing with one.
I love your hair both ways – so cool that you can pull of 2 completely different looks!
Thanks so much! It is fun to mix it up sometimes. Injuries are the worst. Hoping for an injury free rest of the year for both of us.
Yipes! I hope you have a speedy recovery! It seem you had a great holiday with friends and a fun trip with your family. We spent a quiet holiday just lounging around the house (no complaints here). Your new “do” looks fabulous!
We did have a great holiday thanks. Sometimes hanging around and doing nothing is lots of fun too! Happy New Year
Booo! About the injury but LOVE the new hair! Looks fabulous on you!
Thanks! I think I am getting used to it. I know injuries do suck I am already feeling better and I hope I won’t be out long.
Fly on over to NZ and have coffee with me here! 😉
Now that would be a great Coffee date!
I love the New look it suits you. I am so sorry you hurt yourself and I hope your better soon. But a Cruise how nice and seeing the “ROCKETTES” would be awesome.
Thanks!Slowly getting better everyday-just have to be patient.
Love the new hair color!
Oh thanks! Takes some getting used to for sure but change is good right?!
Oh no not the boot! 🙁 I’m so sorry. I hope the next few weeks fly by and you’re back as good as new!
Your new hair color looks fantastic!!
Thanks! And yes the boot sucks big time. I am starting to feel better already so fingers crossed.
LOVING the hair, it looks great! So sorry you are in that boot, but hopefully it heals quicker than expected!!
Thanks I like it too! Yep the boot sucks but starting to feel better already so fingers crossed for a quick recovery.
Hey, just came across your site! Pretty fab, lots of inspiration here. The holidays kicked my butt and now its time to start moving again (the couch almost swallowed me lol) Happy New Year to you, and I shall return!
You’re in a boot, and I’m sidelined from running. Perhaps we should meet for lunch instead of trying to meet for a run! Hope you recover quickly and can get back on the trail!
ugh seriously! Just got the news today that I can slowly start running again next week. If we had to be out this was the week to do it. It’s brutal out there!