Hazel Miller

Last night my sister and I went to see Hazel Miller at the Shops at Northfield. When she first asked me I thought Hazel Miller was the rock band Sister Hazel...haha!

Well, I'm glad that it wasn't what I originally thought because Hazel Miller was really good and a really fun thing to cap off our mid-week evening.

If you're in the Denver area and haven't seen her, I would highly recommend it! Hopefully she'll do a Jazz in the Park one of these Sundays.

The Avett Brothers at Red Rocks

Not only was I able to scratch #5 off my 30 Before 30 list, but I did it at an Avett Brothers concert! Number five is, attend a concert at Red Rocks. You don't have to be from Colorado to know about Red Rocks, it's famous. Literally. Everyone who is anyone has played it, even The Beatles!

The Avett Brothers show was last weekend, July 9 and it was amazing. I went with my friends, Anne and Andrew.

Grace Poter and the Nocturnals opened the show and while I didn't know what to expect, they killed it.It did rain for a little bit, but nothing bad and hey...I was finally able to use the poncho that my Mom made my buy before going off to college in the summer of 2000. Can you believe that this red, plastic, $1 poncho has traveled with me for the last 11 years?!

There aren't many places I'd rather be than at a show at Red Rocks. It's the most beautiful place to see a show and I'm not sure if it's because everyone is stoned but the people who attend Red Rocks shows are by far the most chill, fun, concert-goers you can ask to be around!

My Favorite Melody

I recently posted this on my facebook, so those of you who are friends with me can see, I really do dig this song! I can't wait to see them at Red Rocks in just 10 days - woohoo!!

My Favorite Melody

I can't get enough of this song! I'm sure IT will be calling me soon asking that I quit streaming, but until then...enjoy!

Pinkberry

Yesterday afternoon I had some time to kill before a Colorado State University Alumni committee meeting so I decided to go to Pinkberry and I am so glad I did!

The picture above isn't from the actual store I visited, but you get the idea. Also, I didn't want to stand in the middle of 16th street and run the risk of being hit by the mall ride bus while trying to snap a decent pic on my phone.

The next two photos however, are mine! There are SO many choices and decisions to make when topping off your yogurt. There's fresh fruit, gummy bears, toasted almonds, Capt'n Crunch, etc.

I chose to combine the original yogurt and pomegranate yogurt and topped it off with toasted almonds, raspberries, blueberries and a wafer cookie. It was delish and one of the best ways I can think of to spend a beautiful day in the mile high city!

If you haven't been, I highly suggest it!

Wilbur the Beagle

This may be a Good Sounding, Bad Idea but I just had to do it...

This adorable face is the reason why I'm needing to push my 5K training back a week... but he's worth it! For the next week I get to be his foster Mom!

While Presley is not at all impressed, I love him and am seriously thinking of keeping him all for myself, YIKES! He came to Colorado from Springfield, MO and was about to be put down. How anyone could not want this precious little pup is beyond me. He's so sweet and loving and just wants to be with you.

He follows me from room to room when I'm getting ready in the morning and it melts my heart!

I left him in my downstairs bathroom today, hopefully he's behaving and not getting into too much trouble or hasn't jumped over the baby gate I set up yet. Fingers crossed!!!

10 Weeks to a 5K

It's number 12 on my 30 Before 30 list and today is National Running Day, so I guess there's no better time to begin. But...eeek! This is scary! Can I really do the 10 weeks to a 5K challenge?

I know that while I physically can, it's the mental part that is going to be hard! I grew up playing softball and throwing the shot put. I do not like to run for fun. Never have, never will! But, I think I will do this! I do like that Cooking Light has it broken down for me in a training schedule available online. It takes the guess work out of it and makes things seem pretty simple. I'm good at following directions!

If you look at the online training schedule, you'll see that it recommends starting on a Tuesday which, quite frankly, makes me ecstatic and gives me a couple of days to talk myself into this! I'll be blogging about my experience, basically so it keeps me honest, but also for the encouragement.

Wish me luck!!