Getting Closer

Two productive days in a row -- but I have a quieter day today.

Duke and I ran in the park and it felt like a fall morning.  It was my biggest push since the injury -- 2 miles straight, 1 minute walk and the final jog mile.  We cooled down for another mile and a half walk.  I'm (we) were beat after.  It's interesting to me how much more jogging takes out of my body than other cardio workouts.  I'm tired, but in a good way.  Just arms and stretching this morning.

I did the dress returns which you start online and then take to the store.  Apparently, it takes 24 hours to hit their system though and this makes me nervous.  I dropped the dresses and have to have faith they process the return.  I got a note and signature from the manager.  Fingers crossed.  I don't want this be a refund battle.

A few other little errands and house chores rounded out the morning.

I made a stop at my favorite boutique store to find a little clutch for the wedding.  Everything I have is black or too formal for the style dress.  I like it a lot -- leather, but woven so it's a good fall look.  The handle makes it easy to carry.  I'm wearing tan shoes so it coordinates nicely.  I ended up with a few other goodies -- fall candles, sweater and pumpkins for Asheville.

Just fits my cell phone and glasses.
Looks bigger in this picture.

Soft cotton.
Wears like a blazer

Nest.  Pricy, but smell and burn great.
Pumpkin Latte

For the kitchen island in Asheville.

Today is lunch with the friend of "that hike" fame.  We're back to a lunch-only friendship lol.  I have a couple more to-dos on the list and that's the day.  Packing starts tomorrow.  The more prepared I am, the less nervous I am.  The trip is getting closer.  Thankfully, even though I'm nervous, I'm also feeling excited too.

Have a great day.  Later gators.