Happy Monday! Grab your coffee, tea or kombucha (if you’re me) and let’s catch up.
Speaking of kombucha, I just love that Whole Foods separates and labels the kombucha refrigerator now. Absolutely necessary in my mind.
Yesterday marked the first official day of Marine Corps Marathon training. Ironically it was an “active rest day” so I just did glute activation exercises and some core work. I can deal with that. Like I mentioned last week, I’m 20ish weeks out from the marathon but I’m building up very slowly (three runs a week to start). Florida so graciously decided to have its first tropical storm this week so we’ll see if I’m able to get outside for workouts or if have to resort to the treadmill. The weather has been less than perfect heat and humidity wise, but I pretty much expect it at this point. I know everyone else in the country is still adjusting to the heat so I do feel somewhat of a leg up in that sense.
I’ve decided to do a “formal” recap of training every two weeks on Monday’s, but I’ll include running related posts/thoughts in between when I see fit. Running is a part of my life, but not my whole life so this makes sense right now. Sound good?
Last week my family and I went to see “Jersey Boys” at a local theatre. My sister and I were the youngest ones by about 25 years but we all loved the show! The audience treated it like a concert and danced and clapped the entire time. I said that is what I’ll be like when they come out with a show about Justin Timberlake breaking away from *NSYNC.
I dressed up for the event so I had to document and post pictures because it happens so rarely. P.S. I’ll probably use this picture in future posts because 1) I’m obsessed with the background and 2) I need all the glamour shots I can get.
Before I go, I need to introduce you to the newest member of my family.
Blog world, meet Archie.
We have been talking about getting another dog for years and are so excited to welcome Archie to the family. (No real meaning behind the name other than we all agreed on it). His big brother Rocco is doing well, adjusting as any former only-child would. Archie is a mini Australian Labradoodle and eight weeks old.
I need to work on my dog-photography skills because it’s damn hard to get a puppy to sit still and smile. I will try to limit the dog photos on here, but if you want to see more (and more of my daily life) follow me on Snapchat (<–I just started one for my blog). My username is healthyishlife!
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What was the last musical you saw?
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Oh my gosh, Archie is so freaking adorable… No such thing as too many puppy pictures to me. Keep ’em coming! :P I just followed you on Snapchat–my username is claireb13017. And I have two dogs! One is a Bernese mountain dog named Fitzi and the other is a lab-basset hound mix (she’s weird-looking, haha) named Hannah.
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Haha glad you feel that way :) LOVE the name Fitzi! Fitz was on our shortlist, actually!
Ooo so lucky <3 I want a dog! I need to companion :P
(P.s. is that a jumpsuit you're wearing?! I <3 jumpsuits! Just bought a new one this weekend!)
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Yes, it’s a jumpsuit! I bought it (and wore it only once) for my trip to California earlier this year. I love it! I’m surprised I can kind of pull it off haha
Please can I have your dog.
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You know where I live ;)
Oh my gossshhh what a cutie! And please feel free to share him every day on snapchat. You probably already know I have a dog..Selma! She’s a black lab and beagle mix :) We’re thinking of getting her a sister too!
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ARCHIE! He’s so cute! I have a French bulldog named Winston, and I am obsessed with him. My snap username is saranova, I’ve been loving Snap Chat lately!
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My sister wanted a french bulldog so badly! My dad wanted a bigger dog though. Such a cute name!
Archie is soooo cute! I never grew up with any pets besides a fish so I always love hearing about everyone else’s pets. And I am totally obsessed with that picture of you with that background.Just sayin’
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Thanks, Brie :) We got Rocco when I was in 8th grade but never had any pets before him. He changed my life!
YAY for puppies!!! I have Little Lucy who is a hot mix of awesomeness…No clue what breed she is, but there is definitely golden retriever and corgi in there and who knows what else…but honestly who cares…she’s the best! XOXO
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I was thinking corgi! What a cute mix :)
I saw the Lion King musical in March and it was amazing! Jess at Just Jess
I saw that with my grandparents when I was younger. Such a good show!
I want you to take a picture of archie in front of that backdrop. I am obsessed with both!
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I might have to make the drive with him to do just that ;) Once I figure out how to get him to smile at the camera haha
That picture of you is gorgeous and that dog is too adorable!!
Thanks, Sami :)
Archie is so adorable! NEED HIM!
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No doubt he’ll make some blog appearances :)
ARCHIE is adorable! Puppy love always gets me every time. :) Aren’t animals such a blessing?
That fridge labeled ‘Kombucha’ at Whole Foods. That is cool, because it makes the kombucha easy to find, and I love the color coordination in the fridge.
I really love following Marathon training recaps, so I’m anticipating your training recaps!
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Dogs just make me so happy. So grateful to have two now!
Archie is adorable! And you do look SO glam in that photo, looks like an awesome time! I also started marathon training today…with a rest day as well :) Tomorrow the real fun begins!
YAY! Can’t wait to follow along with your training!
oh. my. goodness. Archie is so stinkin cute!!
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I think so too :)
Archie… He is the cutest lil thing! The apartment we live in doesn’t let us have pets (sad) but literally the second we move somewhere else that will be the first thing we do- adopt a dog! My dad and stepmom have a golden retriever puppy named Lucy who’s 6 months old. Dogs are seriously the way to my heart. I love them all. Good luck with the start of your marathon training!
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One day I WILL own a golden retriever. My dad is allergic to dogs that shed so we had to get a hypo-allergenic breed. They are the way to my heart too <3
Oh my goodness Archie is simply adorable! I want to snuggle him and be his best friend! There’s nothing like a puppy!
Last musical I saw was Wicked when I went to NYC over my spring break. It was the second time I’d seen it actually…
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Wicked may be my favorite musical EVER. I got chills during it! I would definitely see it again :)
Jersey Boys is one of my favorite musicals! The new addition is so adorable!
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Such a fun performance! And we used to live in New Jersey so it made sense to finally see it :)
I’m so so so looking forward to your training recaps! Glamour shots are rocking on you. Use them in every post now, even if they’re irrelevant. your smiling face is always welcome.
ARCHIE. Okay, let’s talk about Archie. For one, the name is the best. I wish there was some reasoning for it, but I also love the fact you’re family came to a consensus on that name out of everything. I’ve never seen a dog like Archie before but oh man, he already has my heart, three pictures in!
The last musical I saw: I may or may not have watched a Hamilton bootleg… I know, I know, I’m awful, but… it was worth it.
I don’t have a dog, but my Co-RA that lived on my floor had a multi-poo who was crazy! Over Thanksgiving, my Co went home and I had the opportunity to take care of the sweet little tyrant. She wiped me out! My cat is much calmer.
Happy Monday, Emily! :)
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I am SO close to bootlegging Hamilton. Chances are it will take me years to actually see it at this point (and bummer that Lin Manuel is leaving!).
We are loving Archie! Although he’s a handful already :)
I saw Jersey Boys with a few family members last year and I was the youngest one there, lol. I still enjoyed the show and was singing and clapping with the rest of them. Good luck on your training! I’m sure you’re going to rock those marathons :)
ARCHIE?! Does a dog name get any better?! What a cutie!!!
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Oh my gosh I can’t even handle the cuteness!! Oh Archie come up here for some snuggles! Seriously so so adorable!! You looked great for the show! Love that outfit and the background ;)
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Thanks, Heather! He is such a cutie :)
Squeee! How cute is Archie?!?!?!?
I could have all the puppies in the world and it still wouldn’t be enough :P We have two dogs – Chanel is a chihuahua cross shitzhu whilst Trixie is a maltese cross shitzhu. No reason that they’re both shitzhu crosses other than they were both super cute, haha!
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My sister and I regularly watch videos where people are covered in puppies. SWOON. Chanel and Trixie are such cute names!
I love musicals! I haven’t seen one in years. You looked so gorgeous. Dressing up is so much fun, I wish we had more excuses to do it!
Your puppy made my day, his little face is the cutest thing. I have a border collie/bearded collie and he is almost 10. I’m such a dog person it’s not even funny :P
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Me too! My older dog is 8 and I don’t remember life without him.
LOL my sister and i have broadway series tickets and last year saw jersey boys. and we too were the youngest by far. i could have skipped it but she was so excited. the old people sang along and clapped (often sorta missing the words) but it was interesting. so interesting how music has changed. we saw Beautiful the Carole King musical and it was awesome. another interesting look into music biz. i love broadways shows ! our last one was Matilda and it was not my fave. we have been going to the local broadway series for 4 years now and love it. perfect girls night out ! GL on that weather down there !
I knew some of the songs but the people around us were obviously huge fans! I didn’t know Matilda was on Broadway. I love that movie.
Not lying here but when I read “an introduction” my immediate thought was: a puppy! Hi to Archie! He’s such a cute fur ball. Don’t you dare keeping the pictures limited on here and Snapchat-exclusive ;). I don’t have the app and won’t download it as I can’t spend even more time on social media. Remember: every blog needs a dog. Okay, I totally made that one up but you know what I mean. Cute.
Also, you look amazing in that jumpsuit.
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Haha I completely agree…every dog should have a blog! Smart girl :)Thanks so much!
Your new pup is just adorable. And you are so beautiful Emily! Truly glowing <3 xoxo
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Archie is so cute! The weather here was insane huh?! But nothing us Floridians aren’t used to lol.
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Oh gosh this weather! Yesterday was brutal.
Gorgeous picture of gorgeous you! Aaaand Archie is so cute! Now I want another dog. To be honest, that might be one of my first purchases when I move out…. ?
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Thanks, Ellen! That will probably be the best purchase you ever make :)