Italia???

Ok so this singleton is torn. I've been invited on a 8 day trip to Italy over spring break, and I don't know what to do. Clearly, its one of my life long dreams to go to Europe and explore its rich tradition, but at this point in my life I'm not sure how responsible that is for me financially.

I'm a single girl who lives on a school counselor salary. Is it smart to spend $3,500+ on a Italian get away? Or should I be putting that money towards savings. I know I can cut back on shopping and eating out, but is that something I'm willing to do?

Is this the time of my life when I get on that serous budget I keep referring to? Is this when I actually entertain myself the cheap way of fitness, movies, and not buying cute outfits? I never thought a trip to Europe might be the thing that changed my life before I even left US soil! 

I need a plan, I need advisers, I need a drink.My head says "don't do it", but my heart says "jump all in". So which one is it? What does Savvy do in this situation? Do I follow my heart?  

Oh how I love the fall!

There is nothing better then waking up, fixing yourself a lil breakfast taco, lacing up your running shoes and hitting up the Katy Trail. This morning was the type of morning that belongs in a pocket. I think I have a runners high (well today for me it was more like a walker/jogger high). Dallas is so gorgeous, especially when its a cool 68 degrees outside.

As I walked the streets of Uptown towards my mid destination the trail, I just couldn't help but smile. THere were workers buzzing around cleaning the streets, yummy scents of brunch, and waiters hurridly setting tables on the empty patios. There were cars that didn't make it to their garage last night after a few too many drinks. THere were girls wearing last nights dress, and others wearing their cute running gear. It was so peaceful, I love me some urban living. 

As I made my strides on the trail I looked at all the runners, so determined to make it somewhere. There were old couples strolling, babies giggling, and young singeltons working on their fitness. Though we were all there together, we were all in our own thoughts. My thoughts focusing on how amazing life is, and how blessed I am to be able to wake up each morning. 

On my way home, I stopped by a cute lil coffee shop on my street, Crooked Tree Coffee. I love this place because its in a lil old house, that is now surrounded by all this urban life. For you teachers out there- it reminds me of the book "The Little House". I got my large cup of Oak Cliff brew latte and made my way back to my lil apartment in Big Dallas. 

In my heart I know that there are many more Saturdays like this to come. I want to make this my simplistic Saturday ritual. My time this morning definitely made me thank God for all he has blessed me with. I feel at peace, and can't wait to continue my fabulous day with friends!

Thank you note #2

Dear chick at the gym in the white tank top,

Oh thank heaven for girls like you! The rest of us females really enjoy your ginormous fake boobs popping out of your low cut tank top, as you "lift" weights in the weight room. You really should be the one thanking your plastic surgeon for the botch job of a triple f. I really appreciated your effort in acting like you were lifting the bar over your head, when truly you were only checking yourself out in the mirror.Those guys looking at you, were not acknowledging your beauty, but merely how you looked like an idiot who was trying too hard!  Oh and thank you for NOT wearing a bra under that thin white tank top. I already felt naseous from my 45 min on the treadmill, but you added to the gag factor.

Thank you for helping me lose my appetite,

Savvy

28 things I learned in my 28th year

1. Getting older doesn't make life any less messy.
2. Sometimes in life, you have to trust your gut. If it doesn't feel right, then it probably isn't.
3. A guy is worth my time if he is able to follow the 4 P's: Protect, Provide, Profess (aka DTR), and have Passion (aka chemistry)
4. True friends are the ones who are there to catch you when you fall (thank you all).
5. My mom will always be my best friend.
6. I can run.
7. Life is much easier when you are an optimist.
8. The Bible isn't that hard to read.
9. If you can't love everything about yourself, no one else will be able to either.
10. I am good luck for the Texas Rangers.
11. Binge drinking is no longer something my body can handle (thank goodness).
12. I'm actually a pretty decent cook.
13. Even though my friends keep getting married and having babies, it doesn't make them any less of a friend to me.
14. I am a diet coke addict, I've tried to stop, but my profession requires it!
15. I'm getting better at doing things by myself.
16. Just because someone is older then you, it doesn't mean they are necessarily wiser then you.
17. I can't date anyone more social then me!
18. I am an emotional person, that is just me, deal with it.
19. Simplifying your life can be freeing. Giving things to those in need is even better.
20. I'd rather be single and happy, then in a relationship that doesn't fill my love tank.
21. If you don't want to kiss a guy you're dating, then he's nothing more then a friend.
22. Family is important to me.
23. I feel better when I workout at least 3 times a week. 
24. God has amazing plans for me, I need to rely on him more and on myself less. 
25. Being able to walk to the store, restaurants, and bars is pretty awesome. I don't think I could ever live in the booming burb until I have kids. 
26. You have to leave the past in the past if you want any chance of a future. 
27.  Patience.
28.  I'm beautiful inside and out.

Thank you note #1

*** I am continuing Jimmy Fallon's "Thank You" letter idea. If you haven't heard or read his book, its hilarious!

Dear couple at the pool,

I just wanted to thank you for your extreme level of PDA that you displayed at the apartment pool this afternoon. If it weren't for the people swimming around you, you probably would have thought you were at a couple's honeymoon hotel or even better yet in your private back yard. I really appreciated how you the man, never let your woman's feet touch the bottom of the pool as you held her tightly in your arms. The two of you had great dynamics, especially as you the female would arch your back like a synchronized swimmer or better yet a porn star. I appreciate the level of intimacy you brought to the 20+ on lookers at the pool, oh and the elementary aged child. There were many times were you could have made your love swim rated R, but I thank you for keeping it PG-13. 

Once again, I thank you for letting this single girl appreciate celibacy on a Sunday afternoon at the apartment pool. You have definitely shown me that just because there is a crowd, it doesn't mean you have to keep your hands where we can see them.

I hope next Sunday you can get a room, or a bigger towel,

Savvy

Don't bother me, I'm pinning

Meet my new obsession:

I am on this bad boy day and night. If you haven't checked it out, now is the time. I might even let you follow me! 

This pretty much sums up my love for Pinterest!

Fitness Barbie

WARNING: This blog may contain some whining and self loathing. 

I think my new goal in life is to become a fitness barbie. Tonight as I drove to dinner to meet my friend, I noticed all the fitness barbies running down the street in their Nike running shorts and tanks. Instead of coming home from work and using my new gym membership, I chose to lay on my comfy red couch and then go eat a turkey melt at Common Table (which was fabulous by the way). 

Since moving to Uptown, I've felt this underlying pressure to improve myself- physically, emotionally, domestically, educationally, financially, socially, romantically. Maybe its the location, or maybe its just that I'm turning a year older in a week. Regardless, I want to make some changes. I want to become fitness barbie. I want to become one of those girls that has to workout before they go to dinner or grab drinks,. Last year at this time I was obsessed with my fitness boot camp class, but now going to a class is the furthest thing from what I want to do. How could I.. when I take classes I am surrounded by fitness barbies!!! Its a vicous cycle folks!

 

So how do I get there? How do I focus on fitness, especially when my job is starting up and I am lacking free time?  I'd love to hear your comments!