Currently - August Edition

Listening - My new workout playlist that I shared last week is still in my head. Kasey Musgraves is a little girl crush of mine. JT & Jay-Z. And since we are 24 days out from football kickoff in Big Orange Country my radio is usually on sports talk, I can't get enough of it.

Eating - I have been eating much better lately, and it feels good not to eat junk. {Don't get it twisted, I still sneak it in but for the most part I've been a good girl.}

 

Drinking - Chilled Cappuccino, French Vanilla. OBSESSED! So good. I am all about the cold coffee drinks! Starbucks DoubleShots YES!

Wearing - Again with the dresses overload. I really try my hardest not to wear pants, unless they are of the yoga fashion. In fact, earlier this week I walked right outside my front porch SANS pants because I am so used to not wearing them. Sorry neighbors!

 

Reading - Just finished Beautiful Redemption, currently Brothers: the Hidden History of the Kennedy Years, next up Catching Fire re-read to get ready for the movie!

 

Feeling - SO EXCITED FOR MY STL TRIP THIS WEEKEND!!! I need to get away, even if it's quick! I need time with my besties!!

Weather - We got lucky with about a week straight of beautiful weather, then rain again today. Knoxville is now Seattle, Jr. so it's typical.

Wanting - I made a birthday wish list (which I'll share soon) recently and there are plenty of things I want!

 

Thinking - I'm incredibly pale. I hate that it's the first week of August and I have no tan. I'm getting sprayed tomorrow so hopefully that will help. Everybody looks and feels better with a tan!

 

Enjoying - The Braves 12 game winning streak - my boys are HOT!

This Manning brothers rap video - have you seen it? Hilarious!

 

Weekend Shenanigans

 

Holy crap it's Monday again! Why is it that I can NEVER go to bed early on Sunday nights? Ever! I can deal with it today though because I only have a 4 day work week! YESSS! Friday morning I will be flying off to see my pretty little babies Kim & Cassie in St. Louis for a much needed weekend away! Here's a glimpse at my weekend via Instagram {nikkib918} -

 

True words to live by. I have some things going on right now that definitely apply, and hopefully I can take my own advice!

Saturday I worked my ass off in the morning so I could drink beer that night at my dad's surprise party! Did 2 miles in the gym before my Zumba class. I was so sore yesterday!

Y'all know Ms. Kelly right??? I won one of her Embrace the Mess t-shirts in a giveaway and I was SO excited to get it in the mail this weekend!! Love this girl and she definitely taught me the joys of dirty hair!

I have no idea who I have transformed into (besides the most well rounded sports loving girl ever), but Sundays are now NASCAR days. And this handsome fella is probably a big reason why! He won the race yesterday and I was so excited...like football kind of excited!

 

Oh You Fancy, Friday?

First & foremost on this lovely August 2nd, I would like to wish my favorite daddy (well my only daddy that I'm aware of) a Happy 50th Birthday! Pretty sure he doesn't even know what a blog is or read one so it's safe to put pictures of him in early 90's shorty shorts on here. I cannot wait to see the look on his face Saturday night at his surprise party! {Pretty sure I still make that face to this day when someone steals my ice cream cone!}

 

 

Friday, you are one good lookin' dude! Now if we are being honest, I'm not in the mood to work today. I've worked hard all week and I want to play today! I got my Happy Hour on last night, but didn't overdo it (per usual), Braves kicked some Rockies A$$, and we get to wear flip flops to work today. Does life get any better?

 

 

It's going to be a gorgeous day here, thankfully so I can rock the hell outta my new sunnies. Do you ever get new things and instantly as soon as you put them on it turns you into a smiling goofy idiot? That's me with my Ray Bans! I love them! I'm keeping it low key tonight so I will have no excuses for missing bootcamp tomorrow morning at 8am.

 

And in Back That Azz Up news... I used to love TSwift when she first came out. Then she got on my nerves and her songs sounded childish - but still catchy as hell. So I hated on her like any normal American would do. Now she's getting back in my good graces, music wise. I could not give a rip about who she is dating, whether it's a werewolf or a Kennedy. I'm loving this song lately though!

New Running Playlist

I am so excited to share this new playlist with y'all!! Not all of the songs are brand new, but you better believe they helped me turn out 5.5 mother f-ing miles last night! I'm not even sure the last time I ran 5 miles; it's been a real hot minute. I know that's no where near the ultimate goal of 13.1, but I was happy as a lark about it! I have until next March to keep training for this half marathon...and get back to my version of skinny again. And I'm just crazy enough to do it!

 

Forewarning: I am a freak. For some reason, I can keep a consistent running pace much better when I am listening to filthy rap music. Maybe sexually charged lyrics make me think about being naked...and looking good naked...so I am more determined on my runs? I don't know, but whatever the reason it works for me! NO judgement!

 

Oldies, but goodies:

1. No Hands - Waka Flocka

2. Hallie Berry - Hurricane Chris

3. Photoshoot - Gucci Mane

4. Dance A$$ - Big Sean

5. Fergalicious - Fergie

6. What's Your Fantasy Remix - Ludacris

7. Wired to the T - Dorrough

8. Solider - Destiny's Child

9. A Milli - Weezy

10.  Lose My Mind - Young Jeezy

11. Rock Yo Hips - Crime Mob

12. On to the Next One - Jay-Z

13. anything  from All Day - Girl Talk

14. Gold Digger - Kanye West
15. Bring It Back - Lil Wayne

 

New additions: Big Thanks to my little ghetto DJ Erica for helping me!

1. Make it Nasty - Tyga

2. Do Your Dance - Tyga

3. Amen - Meek Mill

4. Wild for the Night - A$AP Rocky

5. F*cking Problems - A$AP Rocky

6. RayBans - B.o.B.

7. Making Love to the Money - Gucci Mane

8. Molly - Tyga

9. Booty Wurk - T-Pain

10. Ayyy Ladies - Travis Porter

11. Same Damn Time Remix - Future

12. 50K Remix - Waka Flocka ft. TI

13. I Don't Really Care - Waka Flocka ft. Trey Songz

14. We Still in This - B.o.B ft. Juicy J

15. Pop That - French Montana

Whenever I feel like my legs are going to give out on me, I rely a lot on my playlist to get me through my run. Like last night mile 3 was ROUGH, I was tired and my mind wanted to stop and walk home. But then Booty Wurk by T-Pain came on my headphones and I was really able to power through and focus more on the song (and my booty) than my body's weakness. I am not a very long distance runner, or even a fast one, but just like with anything it really is a mind over matter deal.

 

 

 I am obsessed with music, so I am always finding new songs to add. I'll try to keep updating you on my playlist each month! Happy Running! And don't forget to stretch! XOXO