Wednesday loves

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Jakey was inspired and wanted to also go barefoot when I picked him up from school yesterday.

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I tried my first zumba class yesterday and it was so much fun!!

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I'm loving my new bathing suit that I just ordered from Victoria Secret.

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I'm loving Britney's new album.

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I love that I'm biting the bullet and going to purchase a new case for my phone. I am so scared of dropping my phone and it breaking.

Happy Wednesday friends!!!

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A Day without Shoes

Today, I will blog barefoot. I will not wear shoes to the gym, or to pick up the boys from school, or on any other errand I might run. I will try to imagine not having even a single pair of shoes. I will try to imagine walking on gravel times a thousand, and I still won't feel the pain that individuals all around the world experience every day. It's hard to imagine shoes as a luxury, but so many people do without.

As I was getting in my car this morning, my mind was going ninety to nothing.

- What if I get pulled over? It's illegal to drive without shoes.

-What if the club won't let me in to workout without shoes?

-What if Zumba requires shoes?

-What if it rains?

-What if I get sick because it is cold out today?

I feel guilty for even having these thoughts. These adults, and even kids, work harder then I could ever imagine and many have never even owned a pair of shoes.

Please join in to raise awareness about individuals who have no shoes. Visit this website for more information.

http://www.onedaywithoutshoes.com/?gclid=CNXBsJbLhagCFYNx5QodehNwrw

Miscellany Monday

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1. What are your goals for the Spring Fever Challenge?

Goal 1- Save money. I recently went a little crazy spending so I want to create a budget and be more aware of where I am spending my money. I've used mint.com before and I highly recommend it.

Goal 2- Get into shape. This goal kind of goes along with my 101. This month starts my month-long tasks of taking a vitamin daily, eating 1 piece of fruit everyday, and drinking 1 liter of water a day.

Goal 3- Lose 5 to 10 pounds. I don't know how, but it needs to happen.

Goal 4- Complete the coach to 5k program.

Goal 5- Get more sleep! Try to be in bed by 10 every night during the week. Sleep plays a very important role in your overall health and this is definitely something I'm missing.

2. Why did you choose them?

I'm getting to the age where every decision I make, affects my health. I love fast food and I love soda....they are my enemies. If I could shake these 2 habits, there is no doubt in my mind that I would be in great shape. I'm determined to beat the battle against Mcdonalds and coke starting now!!

3. What is your plan of action to make them happen?

I hope to replace these habits with healthier ones.

4. What does this challenge mean to you?

I am hoping to be held more accountable for my decisions. Growing up, I could always eat whatever I wanted and drink coke all day long, but its so unhealthy and it's starting to show.

5. Fun Question of the Week: Let's get to know each other! What is something most people (er... fellow bloggers) don't know about you?

I sleep with a squishy pillow every night

And

I have a heart-shaped freckle/birthmark on my cheek.

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I just booked my next flight home!! I'm really excited to spend Easter with my family!!!

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One of my favorite gals is coming to visit me in 10 days!!!!

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Tomorrow is barefoot blogging!!!

Help raise awareness on the impact that a pair of shoes can have on a child's life.

Wanna do more? Check out TOM's One for One Movement. I adore these shoes. I have 1 pair, but am on the market for pair number 2.

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Happy Mingling!!!!

XoXo

What I'm loving

1. I'm loving this event coming up.

On April 5th, 2011, people all over the world will be going barefoot to raise awareness of the impact that a pair of shoes can have on a child's life. There will be organized walks & events that day - all in an effort to spread the word.

Many bloggers work from home, so it can be hard to really raise awareness just by going barefoot when nobody sees your feet except your family. So instead I challenge you to blog barefoot.

What You Can Do On April 5th...

Post a picture of your bare feet on your blog, along with the a Blogging Barefoot button (codes found here). You can blog about whatever you want, just add a picture of your toesies & link up.

Blog about this event before April 5th so that your readers can participate too.

Tweet, Facebook, and Scream From The Rooftops about this event over the next several weeks.

2. I'm so excited for the spring fever challenge coming up.

Check it out and join in the fun!!

3. 101 in 1001.

I'm so excited about the progress I'm making on my 101 in 1001.

Yesterday, I joined the gym, got a library card, and started couch to 5k.

4. I am so happy about some upcoming visitors!!! The details haven't been finalized so I'm not getting too exited yet, but I'm hoping for the best!!!

5. I'm loving my recent purchase of ITunes.