Cozied in, listening to Metric. MMM, yes!

Hiya! Oh, what a WEEK. In sum, blizzardy temps, commencing my new lifestyle/diet sans fast food (it's been ridiculously trying, but I'm reaping the benefits -- I've shed 5+ winter pounds thus far), interviewing the sweetest Santa Claus (click!), car shopping (I'm trading in my Saturn for an Aura, coat shopping (a blue peacoat and the North Face Aconcagua, finally), etc. etc.!

Annndd... I have a big announcement for y'all! *Drum roll*...

I'M GOING TO START VLOGGING THIS WEEK (with my new HD cam, yay)! Oooh, also, I have some pretty belated photos to share!

***UPDATE: I need to get my video editing software before I do this... So, standby!

So, remember that race I told you about last week? Here's a shot with my beautiful mommy post-race! Of course, I had to rock the pink Underarmor. ;)



And as aforementioned, I can't get enough of reality television. My girls and I went to the So You Think You Can Dance Tour a couple of weeks ago -- too thrilled!



Off to make whole-grain spaghetti! Ta ta!

P.S. The times are three hours always off when I post on here; does anyone know how to fix that?

Businesswoman special!

Aloha, all! Okay, you'll have to pardon my absence (yes, I know it's been aaages it seems); truly, it's been a remarkable/surprising week and a half. You see, I got into a bit of an accident -- "a bit" being quite the understatement, given little Missy (my car) had to be towed from the scene and is still in the process of being fixed up since the incident -- not a bruise or bump in sight on me, though! Phew! I'm beyond thankful. :D

Also, I finished up training for and RAN my 5k on Saturday! Yay-uh! Then, I gladly worked a 10-hour day at work, but, nonetheless, was completely tuckered out for the rest of the weekend. Then, you won't guess what I did at the beginning of this week. Ready, go!

... Give up?

Suit shopped! I've been, suit by suit, adding that oh-so-imperative successful businesswoman spice to my closet. Just how I like it!

So, naturally, we're going to talk suits in this bloggity blog post this evening. Here are my "Basics to Suit-Wearing" in four easy steps:

1. You can never, ever go wrong with a simple black blazer. Don't be afraid to venture out beyond the ho-hum suit and pant combo! Whether you pair it over leggings (like zees) or a dress (like zees), it's versatile and makes a bold statement without even trying.

2. Experiment. With color, styles, what makes you feel most comfortable. I am a HUGE fan of gem tones and solids -- especially in autumn; to each his/her own! For instance, I would opt for any of these department store steals (both by Tahari):





Or if you're looking to spend a little more, these are darling!







(The first two can be found at Saks and the third at Neiman Marcus. As shown: D&G, Armani Collezioni, and Gucci)

3. Tailor, tailor, TAILOR! For us gals that have been, well, blessed with big busts and curves, it's crucial. Such is the same the other way around; if you're not filling out your suits the way you want, make your suit fit you. Especially if you're paying big bucks! The only setback with this is that tailor jobs can be pricey. Do a little bit of research to ensure you find a shop you trust before you give your garment over to someone you don't fully trust to do the job.

4. The most important step: OWN your style. I mean that... Own it! Ever wonder why one gal supposedly can "pull something off" and another not? It's all about attitude. If you're confident and strut your stuff with a smile and poise, jaws will drop. Trust me!

And one last sidenote, while we're on the topic of suits here: I'm SUCH a sucker for a handsome man in a suit. *Suh-woon!* And with glasses to boot? Oooh, take note, boys!

Alright, it's almost bedtime! Zzzzz, sleep tight! Until next time!

Keep it up; keep movin', movin'!

For the past couple of days, our newsroom's been abuzz with talk of one of the most disputed stories I've heard in quite some time. This year, CSU Pueblo's race for Homecoming Queen is being shaken up by two very diverse candidates: a gay male and a 60-year-old woman. The third candidate is a young, 20-something-year-old young female student. The goal of running, according to the openly gay male, is to promote diversity and acceptance of gay students on campus and that he feels more comfortable running for queen than king. The 60-year-old says she simply wants a second chance at an opportunity she'd been deprived of previously due to an allegedly tainted past.

What are your thoughts on the matter? Is the election fair? Is it right? Wrong? Should gender be an issue? Rather, is it impossible to make a judgement without knowing these individuals personally? I want to know! And boy, does this dovetail quite nicely with this, a hate crime bill that went to Obama today for signature. The Senate passed groundbreaking legislation that would make it a federal crime to assault an individual because of his or her sexual orientation or gender identity. Worth pondering.

In completely unrelated news: I'm in the midst of training for a Halloween 5k -- ooooh! I ran the full distance a few hours ago and am parched! Curious about what I did the ENTIRE run? I watched "30 Rock," of course! Seriously, how can you not love these folks? I'm such a big advocate of Wednesday and Thursday night television; you'll come to learn this quickly if you don't know already.

Anyhow, I have to be up before sunrise tomorrow to prep for a fantastic noon show. Nighty!