Target Shoe Love!

Among just about anything else in the shopping universe, we all know that Target is the perfect place to find cute shoes! Especially ones that you don't want to spent an arm and a leg (or a foot) on!

The Target closest to my house started putting out their summery wedges around the end of January, along with the first shipment of bathing suits for 2013, and though it was difficult to see myself buying them when Boone's still getting a couple inches of snow a week, it doesn't mean I didn't want to!

Here are a few of my favorite pairs for this Spring!

Mossimo Lindsay Jo Wedge Sandal: $29.99

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Mossimo Patricia Fabric-Covered Wedge Sandal in Cognac: $29.99

I love that these are two-toned, so you can wear them with brown or black!

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Merona Emilia Tall Wedge Espadrille in Khaki: $29.99

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Mossimo Waylon Harachi Cork Wedge Sandal in Black: $29.99

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...and just because I'm a little behind the bandwagon, and don't own any yet, I'd love a pair of classic nude flats. Of course, Target has them!

Mossimo Ona Patent Scrunch Ballet Flat in Blush: $14.99

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Find yourself loving these cute shoes too?

You can get free shipping when you spend $50 at Target.com, or if you have a Target Red Card like my Mom and me, you'll get free shipping and 5% off on every purchase! 

Happy Shopping!

As always, Have a Sweet Day!

Running in My Sleep!

I'm not sure what's been going on lately, but it seems like ever since I started Hal Higdon's 10k training schedule, I haven't been sleeping as well.

 

Last night when I finally laid down about 12:30, I was completely exhausted, but still couldn't fall asleep. I laid there with my eyes closed for what seemed like the longest time, feeling like I needed to go somewhere or do something I'd forgotten. I'm not sure if this is a sign of having two much going on, trying to be too many places at once, or what?

 

Also, the past few nights I've been waking up with my comforter almost on the floor. Maybe I'm doing something while I'm asleep that I don't realize, but who knows?

 

Have any of you runners experienced your mind racing late at night, like you should still be going like the Energizer Bunny? I'm hoping it will eventually subside.

 

As always, Have a Sweet Day!

Sunday Favorites!

On this Sunday morning, as I lay under my Pottery Barn duvet cover, and look up at Carrie Bradshaw (a new piece of art in my apartment bedroom), I thought I'd share a few things I've been obsessing over lately!

1. Girl Scout Cookies
Who knew these little colored boxes could bring so much happiness to a girl's life?! I have to admit, this was my first year ever buying Girl Scout cookies, but I'll be making it a tradition from here on out! For my first time, I decided on one box of Thin Mints and one of the Peanut Butter Patties. For me, the Peanut Butter Patties take the cake! So good and so addicting!

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2. Sex and the City
Hello, my name is Melody, and I am addicted to SATC.

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Seriously though, this show is like the single woman's bible. I was given the first season by my good friend Samantha (funny enough,) and have since bought the entire series. Yes, I now own seasons one-six. Though this show is a little out there, and (seemingly) unrealistic at times, I've never been more excited to enter my thirties! Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha make life look amazing, no matter what age!

3. Stripes
I don't know what it is recently, but I keep finding myself drawn to stripes. Two dresses, and a shirt later, I may be borderline obsessive, but these cute items are a must-have in my opinion! My latest purchase, this cute cornflower blue/white, boat neck shirt with 3/4 sleeves from Target. They also had it in navy/hot pink combo, but were lacking my size, so I only left with one.

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What are your Sunday favorites??

As always, Have a Sweet Day!

On My Way to 10k!

For those of you that have been following me on various media (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook,) you've probably realized that I've become quite the little runner. I'm not marathon-ready by any means, but it does make me feel good and getting in better shape is just an added bonus!

One of my New Year's goals was to run my first 5K, and

around Valentine's Day this year, I knew I was ready!  It just so happened that The Color Run was coming to Winston-Salem on the weekend of March 16th, and my schedule was wide open. As a gift to myself, I signed up and absolutely can't wait! 

On February 22nd, when I hit the five the five-mile mark, I decided I needed to raise the bar. Being able to run a 5k (3.1 miles) would be awesome, but if I could already run five, why stop there? This is when I started thinking about a 10k (6.2 miles)!

For this more intense goal, I knew I was going to need some assistance. After getting a recommendation from a friend, I enlisted the help of Hal Higdon's 10k Training Program.

This particular guide is an 8-week program, that takes you from running 2.5 miles to getting through all six, during your last week. Today marks day five, and it's going well so far. I'm doing this in addition to my personal training on Monday & Friday, adding a little more structure to my workout.

I've also thrown some new running shoes into the mix!

I bought these Asics Noosa Tri 7's last week, when I found them on super sale at Omega Sports in Winston-Salem! I'd been admiring them on Amazon for a while, but with this pair falling right into my lap (and my price range,) I had to take them home. Not to mention, they were the very last pair and in my size! It was meant to be!

I haven't decided which 10k I plan on doing yet, when it will be or where, but I'm on the lookout! Springtime means wedding season for us coordinators, so my schedule is a bit more limited! One of my new favorite websites is www.runningintheUSA.com, where I can find all types of upcoming races, so when I do decide, you'll be the first to know!

Until then, happy March & happy running!

P.S- I guest posted for my boss Leigh on her beautiful new wedding blog! Read that post here:)

  

As always, Have a Sweet Day!

Five things you should know about interviewing!

As of this morning, I've been working in the Registrar's Office for three months! Though it hasn't been that long, I feel like I've learned so much about the 8-5 life! 

With people always looking and applying for new jobs, I thought I'd share a few things that I've learned about the interview process from the side of the interviewee and the employer!

1. Pre-interview communication is important

Any communication that you have with a potential employer matters, whether you're sending an email or answering a phone call. The way you handle yourself shows in your voice and the way you type. When setting up interviews, I take a candidate much more seriously if they send me an email that's clear, personal and sincere. In the same way, if I call a potential employee and they can't remember what job they applied for, that is a big problem! 

2. Add the finishing touches

Things like painting your nails, matching your purse to your outfit, or for men, taming facial hair is a big deal. Though you want to be chosen for your skills in the desired position, this interview is a look into what you would be like as a potential employee. Don't get carried away with your content and forget to clean yourself up!

3. Be confident

I'm sure you've heard this before, but be confident and show enthusiasm! If you don't believe what you're saying, it's a safe bet that no one else will either. Speak confidently, and even if you don't have experience in something you're asked about, use that as an opportunity to mention another way that you can benefit their company.

4. Dress for the job you want

I saw a quote a while back and it's stuck with me ever since...

"Dress for the job you want, not the job you have."

Even if the position you're applying for isn't your absolute dream job, dress like it is! Though my office is a bit more casual, I dressed like I was interviewing for a CEO position for my interview because I wanted them to know I was the real deal.

5. Show your personality

Two of the most important things in my life are my family and my Doodle Paisley, and I let them know that during the interview! I knew that I was looking for an office where I felt at home and for co-workers that would become my family. This struck close to home with them, because this office is just that, a family.

I remember leaving the Registrar's Office that day, and telling my Dad that I thought they'd fallen in love with me.

The truth is, I'd fallen in love with them too. 

As always, Have a Sweet Day!

I Run for Me: Meeting My Five Mile Goal!

Last night, in the gym that I go to on campus, on the very last treadmill, I accomplished a goal that I have been working toward since November.

I RAN FIVE MILES!!!

I didn't stop. I didn't hesitate. I didn't care what anyone else was doing. I just ran, and it felt so good. With Kesha blaring in my headphones, I ran five strong miles, and I've never been more proud.

I think everyone has their reasons as to why they started running. Some would say it was to prove to themselves that they could do it, to lose weight, to get in better shape, or to prove someone else wrong. When I first started running, I didn't know what my reason was. Mainly, I liked going to the gym because it took up some of my free time, when I started my new job with all new people. The track was somewhere that I could do whatever I wanted. I didn't have to talk to anyone or impress anyone. It was my "me time."

Now that I've come so far, there are a lot of reasons that I run...

I run for my family that has never stopped believing in me.
I run for my amazing friends at work.
I run to hopefully be an inspiration for those that don't think they can do it.
I run for my bad eating habits, and immense love of all things sweet.
I run to relieve stress.
I run to feel free.
I run to show myself that I can do absolutely anything that I set my mind to.

But above all else...

I run for me.

Why do you run?

As always, Have a Sweet Day!

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

Happy Happy Wednesday, Y'all!

 

Here's what I'm loving on this super windy Wednesday in Boone!

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1. My Daddy's coming to visit!

My Dad is a huge basketball fan, and tonight Appalachian has a men's and women's game. Since he's off work for a few days, he's headed up the mountain, so we can go watch! I'm so excited to see him and have a great time cheering on the Mountaineers!

 

2. I'm getting my hair done!

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My every-eight-week hair appointment is this Saturday, and I can't wait to have my ends trimmed and get some fresh color! I'm still trying to grow my hair out, so I won't be cutting any, just shaping up the ends. I swear, my hair dresser Lisa can work wonders on this bob!

 

3. I snagged the cutest dress from Bre's Closet Purge

While scanning my twitter feed the other night, I saw that Bre from Basically Bre was having a blog sale. I fell in love with this super fun, black and gold KiKi La'Rue dress. I immediately emailed her, and got it for $20. Doesn't it look perfect for Homecoming or a fun night out?!

 

4. New York City

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As if I'm not fascinated enough with New York City, watching the Sex and the City TV series from the beginning has me just about ready to hop on a plane today! There are so many things I want to learn about this amazing place!

 

5.Meeting new friends!

Yesterday, I had lunch with my sweet friend Tara and her cousin Katie. This was something completely spur of the moment, but now I know it was simply meant to be! Katie is a current student at Appalachian and so precious. I was amazed by just how much we had in common! Just when you think you live in a small town, you meet someone completely new! It just made my day!

 

What are you loving this Wednesday? Link-up and let us know!

 

As always, Have a Sweet Day!