WTF Wednesday

I set my hair on fire the other night by leaning over a candle to try and talk to my husband. Seriously, my hair was on FIRE! I thought for sure my shirt caught on fire because I saw flames but thankfully I swatted it out before anything too serious happened. The smell of burnt hair was aplenty in the apartment but after a few snipped off burnt ends I'm back to normal. Or as close to normal as I'm ever going to get.

It did have me feeling like a little like this when I emerged from the flames alive and well...

 

I tried to put Olive on my shoulders but she wasn't having it.

 

 

 

 

Purple Rain

Most of you know how much I love the color Purple. I have found that strangers even notice how much I love purple lately. Recently at the airport a flight attendant looked at me while boarding the plane smiled really big and said... I bet your favorite color is PURPLE! I then noticed that my carry-on was purple, my purse was purple, my phone case was purple, and my shirt was purple.
Well, couldn't deny that one. So, my point to this post is about a month ago I made a choice, I was going to dye my hair PURPLE. I started googling purple hair pictures and fell in love with the dark almost black looking purple. I have an office job so I knew that I had to really think about how I wanted to do this. My hair is dark in the first place and I decided that the best way to go about this transformation would be to foil the purple in and then put the purple dye over all of my hair giving my natural dark hair this pretty purple tent. I of course didn't come up with any of this my fantastic hair stylist Breyana at Haute Philosophy did. I am so happy with the results that I might never put a PM shine in my hair again and just keep getting the Purple put in. It makes my hair so rich and pretty. Everyone at my job has commented on how pretty my hair is and I keep getting the same response, "Oh, this is totally different than I was thinking - it looks so good!" Gotta love those kind of compliments haha.

If you follow me on instagram you have already seen a sneak peek: 

 

I did put about 15 filters on this one so you could see the color better so it's not that bright in person and I pulled back some of my hair on top so you could see the purple more.

Here is a more honest picture with only 1 filter and it just made everything darker but my hair is in a topknot this time.



I can't wait to curl it this week and take more pictures. My absolute FAVORITE style is it curled. The purple just pops out everywhere and I can't stop smiling or playing with it. Side note: Taking more and more pictures with my good camera these days and slowly learning how to use photoshop. I'm obsessed. Comparing these two pictures I feel like I lied to y'all the first time around... whoops.

 

Now, why is the blog titled Purple Rain? If you have ever gotten your hair colored you know that the first few times you wash your hair some of the color washes out. This is totally normal and hilarious when you have purple in your hair. I couldn't help but break out in song singing Purrrrpleee Rain....purrrrpppleee Raiiiiin and when I do that I can't help but think of all the fun times I've had with my best friends back home singing it at the top of our lungs while Chad covers it at his shows. Nicole... where is my dance partner?! I never meant to be your weekend loverrrrrrr! YEA!

 

You guys have no idea how many dollars we have with purple rain written on them.

Chad works for those tips ladies.

 

Trivia Time: Who sings Purple Rain? Don't be a poo head and Google it either or as the west coasters say "Bing it."

 

 

PS. If you're in the Kirkland, Washington area go do yourself a favor and get ya hair did at Haute Philosophy! First time clients get a FREE haircut with any color and LIKE them on Facebook to keep up with the daily deals. They have great deals like: Call now for 50% off Any service!

Oh, and call I do.



I've got Haute Hair.

First things first: I just love getting funny things on my FB. Especially when they are about my blog...

Yesterday was one of those days I have been needing for awhile...complete pamper/relaxation time.

I finally found a salon that I was going to give a try (a Paul Mitchell Focus salon because I just Love me some PM) Haute Philosophy Salon in downtown Kirkland. Let me just say that this is my new favorite place in Kirkland! I walked in the door and was greeted with a beautiful salon, the offer of cookies and espresso, and the nicest people I have ever encountered at a salon! Sometimes I've noticed that salons can be a little "stuck up" but not here I was immediately welcomed like family. I had some issues with finding a parking spot and as most know parking is hell downtown and I was a little worried my car might get towed because I parked it at Wing Dome. So, the first thing I asked the floor manager was about my car he immediately told me, "don't worry about it I will keep my eye out for parking in front of the store and if you're okay with it I'll go get your car and move it in about an hour so you won't get towed or ticketed." Seriously? That is amazing...who else provides that kind of service?! (About an hour later he did move my car for me and it was parked right in front of their front door when I was finished- Amazing!) To make a long story short I ended up meeting a girl that has just moved here from Mobile, AL (Hello, friend from the south!) and we talked about all the food we missed from the south, then the girl who did my hair is actually the owner of the shop with her husband being the floor manager (they just opened the salon 4 months ago), and then another girl that works at the salon that just moved up from Phoenix that has the prettiest tattoos I've ever seen! After 3.5 hours with all these ladies we all added each other on FB and I plan to keep in touch with all of them. It is so fun to go somewhere and meet new friends when you didn't even expect it! But back to the salon, if you are in the Seattle area you and are looking for somewhere to get your hair done GO to Haute Philosophy Salon! They are very affordable and extremely amazing! I say with happiness that I have found my new salon and CK will be going there as well. PS. Tell them Terri sent ya! 

I got black foiled into my hair and all on the underside to bring back my dark hair that I have been missing for over a year! I am soooo in love with it!

This is what Haley and CK got in their Inbox.

Now it's time to get serious.

I’ve been working out I swear even though I haven’t been talking about it on here.

 Mostly I am trying to get in 10 miles a week to meet my over 500 miles a year goal running. (Yes, this may be low and easy to some but it’s my starter goal that hopefully I can blow out of the water!) I’m pretty much on par with this goal right now and I have been getting to the gym 3-4 times a week. I’ve noticed though that since we have moved I haven’t been running as much and I have been more so on the Cross Ramp. I LOVE that machine but I think I push myself harder (and lose more weight) when I run so I am getting back to running/walking/jogging/crawling. I also have been wanting to do some other things to work on my core and become more well rounded in my workouts. I’ve been thinking for awhile now what works best for “me” and what motivates “me” and I think I have the answer or at least this is what I am going to try starting yesterday: 

1st  Week: 100 Crunches a day (whatever kind I want to do)

 2nd  Week:  50 Squats a day

3rd Week: 200 Pull the Wheat’s a day

4th  Week: 10 x 1 min Plank’s a day

Plus 45 Minutes of Cardio at least 4 times a week. ½ running ½ Cross Ramp You may be wondering WTH does all that mean Terri? Okay, let me explain… I want to do something “simple” or “excuse free” every single day that only takes around 10 mins. This means even if I’ve been vomiting I can still do it kinda things. I didn’t want them to take a super long time or be super difficult so that I couldn’t easily talk myself out of it. I was thinking, “what do I want to get rid of/work on the most body part wise” Stomach was the first thing then thighs come next. I’d really like to swear skinny jeans and not look like I just filled 2 sausage casings ya know!? So, after much thinking (10 mins or so) I came up with an Idea…. I shall do 100 crunches every day for the first 7 days, then the next 50 squats for 7 days, then 200 pull the wheat’s (basically where you bend from side to side working your love handles off!) for 7 days, then the last 7 days do (10) 1 min plank holds. This is 28 days straight…. I CAN DO THIS! I might even treat myself to a week break before starting back again if I like it. I’m not sure, I just really want to get through the first cycle and stick to it. Not included in these daily “small” activities will be at least 4 days in the gym doing 45mins of cardio at a time (and probably my arm exercises sometimes).

Like I said earlier I really want to get back to running so I am going to make myself do half and half between the cross ramp and treadmill. I did the mill Thursday night for 37 mins and I could feel it everywhere the next day …I want to keep messing with my body to feel that sore every day and I think with this 28 days I can maybe really accomplish something. I’ll try and post once a week on my workout habits throughout this process and yes, I know that you’re supposed to take rest days and not work out the same body parts multiple days in a row but I don’t care! I’m trying something out here people and Hopefully it works!  Also, I’ll be trying to do the same good eating habits such as smoothies for lunch, high protein and veggies for supper, and only whole grains. Staying away from Pizza and Chocolate is the hardest part! I’ve had a major sweet tooth lately and I’ve got to get it under control! I’ve been doing amazing in the controlling the pizza department. I “gave up” store/restaurant pizza for Lent. No, I’m not Catholic but it’s easier for me to do these things when I have a start and end date. The only exception to this is homemade pizza which is healthier and only on the weekends. So far so good, only 4 more weeks to go! Well, that’s what has been going on in my food/exercise world.  Any tips/advice/encouragement/hate you’d like to share please leave below!

But then this happened late last night and it is ALL CK's Fault!!!!

Luckily I swear to God HE ate 85% of this box.

All that was only $3 at Freddy late last night....damn you fresh baked goods.

(I did take that missing bite...oops)

My 100th Post!

How sweet! this marks 100 times that you have had to read something I wrote!

I'll be serving you up another dish of warm and juicy Triple Tangent Tuesday to wet your appetite for more posts soon to come.

T. I never brush my hair. I have been terrible at this since I was little, once my father got so mad at me for not brushing my hair he sent me to school with knots and tangles in it and I cried all the way running into the school. I remember being in the bathroom with my teacher trying to get the knots out and saying my daddy hates me because I don't brush my hair. As I grew up this lovely fashion of messy, wavy, curls happened and my life became beautiful again. (No more crying in the bathroom for me!) I don't have to brush my hair anymore...just spray a little lot of hairspray, toss around, and viola! sexy hair. Now, I'm not saying I NEVER ever ever brush my hair...because when I wear it straight - naturally I brush it. But if its not straight... you can bet. I didn't brush that stuff. 

I did recently purchase this gem to help me get over hating brushing my hair:

The Hair Bean

My product review: Pretty good but this thing wont last long...it's cheaply made maybe that's why I got one free. It does feel a lot better on my hair than a normal brush though - softer.

TT. I ran a 5k tonight after work (crazy I know) and got a PR accomplished! I came in under 40 mins at 38.40 - nothing worth getting a medal for but for me it was better than some stupid trophy. The run was absolutly amazing and I didn't even plan this 5k I went in wanting to make it threw 2 miles but I felt absolutly amazing so I kept going and then it turned into a 5k at a faster pace than ever!

Yay, accomplishment! Especially since this was my breakfast:

Granted it was only a small piece leftover from yesterday because I couldn't eat that monster in one sitting. Red Velvet Cheesecake = Heaven

Maybe I have figured out the key to my running!

Eating cheesecake for breakfast... gosh why couldn't I have figured that out earlier!

TTT. I don't like salads.

I like everything in a salad: cucumbers, lettuce, spinach, cheese, carrots, raisins, feta, Bacon bits, chicken, croutons, and I'm sure I'm leaving out other things but you get the idea. However, I hate them all mixed up together and I don't think I could ever eat that as a meal. I think it's because I like warm things mostly and I don't like the water from the green leafy option damping up everything else. I also am just not a fan of salad dressings, wondering why... because they are also cold. I like warm sauces...if it's cold I just feel like it needs to be warmed up. I'm a pretty weird eater and ya know what... screw it I'm not ashamed. I also can't stop spelling/writting the word bacon with two cc's, Get over it Terri there is only ONE damn C!  

Do you have any picky eater habits?

What makes you run the best?

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Extra Extra - Read all About it!

Check out this amazing press my husband got today! I'm so proud of him..such good things are starting to happen... send some good juju our way people we  he totally deserves it!

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE

Click the link and enjoy!

Extensions are a girls best friend

As some of you may already know I am getting married soon and for this little event I HAD to HAVE long, beautiful, thick, luscious HAIR. Not saying that my hair isn't banging normally but it's thin and feels like it just won't GROW. Well, that's fixed now!

Before:

After:

I feel like a Kardashian

Here are some fun pictures of the process provided by Kerri Welch Owner of Static A Salon Call her to set up your appointment, I promise you WON'T regret it! Now, prepare yourself for prices. Extensions are not cheap (they run between $700-$2000 bones ouch.) and the only reason I splurged was for my wedding... and also I've got a few connections. <3 you K DUB!

Meredith, one of mine and Kerri's best friends was in town for the weekend & spent the day at the salon helping us. There is so much history with the three of us. Besties since high school and they had surprised me with a party the night before. (that will be the next blog!!!) Mer seen below was helping prep my new hair!

Thanks Mer!!

Kerri Getting ready to work her Magic:

Bonding them in. It's really not painful I promise

This is what they look like close up. Thanks mom for taking these pictures!

I know I look eh fabulous here with the 100 extensions all put in BEFORE the cut & Style

And No, she would NEVER let anyone walk out looking like this.

Tada! Cut & Styled! I love love love it and the hair is going to be AMAZINGNESSSS on the Big Day!

Thanks Kerbaby I love you endlessly!

The back - This was taken in the Salons FABULOUS bathroom. It is felt wallpaper! Be sure to go to the potty when you go to the salon you don't want to miss those furry walls.

& Then Kerri Decided to spoil us and let us pick out some tinsel to put in our hair! This became popular from the Real Housewife of Beverly Hills - Adrienne Maloof

Mer showcasing the color choices - 

PS. Tinsel is wayyyy cooler then those stupid feathers. I'm sorry I'm a feather hater.

Preetttyyy Colorssss - I chose Dark Red sparkly & Mer chose sparkly Tan Goldenness

It was such a fun day!

WORKOUT: 37 mins Elliptical 2.87miles & 15 mins Mill .87miles / monkey bars & arms

I can't believe we didn't buy anthing.

This past weekend was a wild ride. It will be a 3 part blog kind of a story & here is Part 1:

Work blows, so Friday was a tough one but I was excited to be heading to Jackson to see my family and friends. The drive there however, always blows. It's not to terribly of a long trip (about 2 hours) but annoying none the less. I didn't get into town until late and had an emotional exhaustion breakdown in front of my Gran who forced me to eat and watch old movies. I love that woman, she is so much fun and not a typical Grandmother at all.

The next day we had to go shopping. I thought that I was the one who needed to go shopping being that I needed to find about 3 outfits for our engagement pictures THIS coming Sunday and I need to get tons of little things for the wedding... like really: garter belts, cute underwear, shoes, jewelry, hair clips, who has time for all this!? Needless to say I was mistaken and this was not a Terri shopping trip this was a we have to find mom a mother of the bride dress like... NOW.

I think this may have been our first shopping trip together. Ever. In my entire life, with this group of women. Hilarious.

My sister Dawn, Me,  My Mom Sharon, & My Gran Mazie.

My Niece & I

Mazie taught me how to pose in case you were wondering.

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The shopping trip was useless. Other than the fabulous time I had with my family, finding out what size Calvin Klein Shoes I wear, & the possible finding of my rehearsal dinner dress the day included no purchases. Nothing was accomplished & Sharon still doesn't have a dress. How is it possible that 5 women went shopping and didn't buy anything.

After the unsuccessful shopping trip and a yummy lunch at Majestic Burgers (I had the turkey burger on whole wheat with feta cheese & Fry's) I had to do some TOP SECRET Bridesmaid gift stuff. I'm definitely going to blog about the expierence after the wedding because it was a ton of fun! I simply can't blog about it right now because they would all find out and what fun would that be!?

 Shout out: to Mazie & Sharon for the help!

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Then it was PART 1 of my moms wedding gift from Chad & I.

HAIR MAKEOVER:

My mom is a beautiful lady but she needed a freshen up. I love my mom and I have an amazingly talented friend that owns an upscale hair salon in Madison, MS. STATIC A SALON (Facebook Page) Kerri is a one of a kind person who spent her Sunday off doing my moms hair, my hair, & our friend Meredith's hair. She is amazing and I'm so lucky to call her one of my best friends. Shes one of my Matrons of Honor at our wedding (one of the reasons I can't blog about her present) and has been putting up with me since we were 16.

Anyways, back to my mother's makeover:

Before:

After:

BAM! Hott Mommmmma in the House!

"Hide ya kids, Hide ya husbands, Hide ya wife!"

The second part of her gift comes Wednesday. She will finish her hair makeover with a straightening treatment that Kerri will do for her. I have no idea what it is called... Call Kerri to find out! Mom will also be getting a makeover & all new makeup done by Miss. Haley Skeen (My Maid of Honor) at Sephora in Flowood. I love spoiling that woman, I just wish I could do even more. Oh, and I swear they arn't just my friends because they do Hair & Makeup... hehe

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I have SO much more to blog about the past weekend so be on the look out. The next part of the story is coming soon to a bloggerspace near you.

WORKOUT: 20mins on treadmill (1.3 miles) 10 mins on bike (.70mile) Monkey bars & arms workout.

I sucked big time today at the gym, but hey at least I went. The FI & I have the 5k coming up on Saturday and I'm trying to figure out why my leg has been sore for the last week. It's been tight and sore on my left leg in the theigh area. I've been trying hard to streach it out but I'm starting to worry I might need to lay off for more than 2 days to get it to go away. Which I really don't want to do. Hopefully, after a good night sleep tonight I'll feel better tomorrow.

I whip my hair back & forth

The following is tribute to the Fresh Princes daughter Willow Smith:

I whip my hair back and forth.



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WORKOUT: Easter Bonus workout - 2 miles outside running the neighborhood in 28mins (sucky suck suck I know) Let me just state that I had no intention of working out today until I was looking on facebook at some friend bikini pictures. That was all the motivation I needed to throw in an extra workout this week. I'm going to try really hard to go the next 4 days straight so I can get a 6 day workout week in. It's crunch time & I've got a date with a trainer friend tomorrow at 6pm to throw some new stuff at me. Pray for me people & my legs because they are super sore!

My little homie.

My dog is a spoiled little queen. Just like her momma!

She is the prettiest little Pomeranian ever and with all that fur when I give her a bath she shrinks up.

Ever since she was little when its time for her weekly bath she gets in there with me. She is very well behaved and loves being washed. It is so weird that a dog actually enjoys getting bathed but its true. Miss Olive loves getting so fresh and so clean.

The cutest thing ever was when we get out I dry her with a towel but because of all the hair she still is soaking wet. So one day I was blow drying my hair and my little queen came over and I started blow drying her hair. I thought she would just bark and run off but no.. she sat down and loved the feeling of the hot air drying her fur! 

 Below is a picture of her being blow dried:

Now, the finished product:



My little fur baby is the best.

I'm really sick right now with a terrible case of Strep Throat and shes just been loving on me for the last two days. Animals really are the sweetest gift.