Ah, the simple joy of monogrammed stationary. (Taken with instagram)

My pup could be the poster boy for doggie ice cream. (Taken with instagram)

Woo hoo! Better get my tix for the Price Is Right! (Taken with instagram)

Fun with dessert & dessert wine (from my trip to OR) pairings: 2008 Anam Cara Gewurtztraminer w/ pumpkin cheesecake & 2007 Kramer Pinot Noir Port w/ bourbon chocolate pecan pie (Taken with instagram)

Highly recommend this ‘08 bottle of Vietti Nebbiolo: not only do I adore the label, but the wine is outstanding. Got it at #Murphys. PS-not already imbibing this morning, it’s from last night. (Taken with instagram)

Excited my new GPS watch arrived, but a little shocked at its gargantuan size (Taken with instagram)

Evidently American culture is backwards, but I enjoy the thought of people jumping to these conclusions that demonstrate exactly how many degrees backward:

Is this some gimmick by the jewelry industry to get you to spend more? Is it some ploy by feminists to brand men with engagement rings, too? Is it something for insecure partners who weren’t satisfied he changed his Facebook status to “engaged” and want to alert the entire world their man is in a relationship?

Buying America’s #1 condiment because I like to say sal-suhhhh! (Taken with instagram)

If, based on that title, you’re picturing Forrest Gump: good. However, this entry is predicated on the idea that you’re actually interested in how this concept applies to me. I know - that’s some pretty presumptuous thinking. 

I don’t fancy myself ‘a runner.’ That seems so nerdy and intense. However my actions directly conflict with that notion: I’ve joined two separate running clubs in the Atlanta area and recently became a subscriber to Runner’s World magazine. The only way I could further affirm the idea is by attaching a ‘13.1’ or ‘26.2’ sticker to my back windshield. That’s a little too forward for me, being that I’m not acquainted with most of the other drivers I encounter on the road. 

At any rate, this ‘non-runner’ without stickers to support the four half marathons she’s completed and soon-to-be two full marathons has really decided to focus her ambitions for 2012. It’s not even December yet and I’ve got a wish list of races for 2012. Granted, I can’t do all of these because there would be strange training overlaps and even event double-bookings, but here’s what I’m fantasizing for 2012 (fact - I’ll only do two of the four marathons listed):

• 3/3 - Run For Your Lives Zombie Run 
• 3/3 - Chattahoochee Road Runners 10k
• 3/18 - Publix Georgia Half Marathon
• 3/31 - Charleston Bridge Run 10k 
• 4/29 - Big Sur Marathon
• 6/3 - San Diego Marathon
• 6/23 - Seattle Marathon
• 10/7 - Chicago Marathon