Southern Charm Reunion Part 1 ~ What We Learned

Y'all...The best aspect of Bravo reality shows are the reunions. Cause everything gets called out, there's no editing of a scene to make it feel staged, its just them airing it all out. I LOVE IT!
Typically, I've found past Southern Charm reunions a bit boring but since this season was jam packed with drama we had a lot to learn! And boy did I get schooled on some of the things that were going on behind the scenes that were never aired. Also, thank God they're not squeezed into the WWHL clubhouse. Dang.

First off, since its so important to me, lets rate how they looked.

Whitney: B 
He didn't wear anything offensive or special but looked dapper enough for the stage.

Landon: A
Loved the red, LOVED the earrings, Loved the hair. Love love love.

Cameran: B 
She looked cute but like Whitney it was just kind of bleh.

Thomas: A 
Very nice, TRav! Looking pulled together in a nice gray suit.

Kathryn Calhoun Dennis: (?)
...I can't...

Shep: B 
He looked good, as always, but the pink shirt and the no socks got to me.

Craig: C
Looks great from the waist up but, homie, are you wearing jeans?!?

Here is my top 10 list of what we learned:

10. Shep put the moves on Naomi. Of course he did...


9. Cameran's husband "really loves" the show yet doesn't want to be on it. And has no problem with her airing their dirty laundry about their dispute about children? Whatever.

8. Shep tried to hook up with Landon when she first came back to Charleston! This actually surprised me to hear. When he said before that they drunkenly made out, I immediately thought it was back in their college days. Perhaps I was wrong on that? Apparently she wasn't ready to get back into something so soon after her life transition. So in that case, honey, you missed the boat. I don't think Shep has a rear view mirror when it comes to women.

7. Post hook up back in the day, Kathryn says that Shep is really well read. And that it was nice to  have an intelligent conversation, for once...ouch. I believe that was to you, TRav.

6. We learned that Kathryn is definitely NOT a gold digger because TRav only pays for her rent and gives her face wash for Christmas presents. (I'm still trying to understand that one, too)

5.Landon makes a remark about a whole lotta medicine in Kathryn's possession at Jekyll Island to which KCD comments that they were anti depressant pills and that actually made my cold hard hatred of her soften just a bit. No one should be driven that crazy by their personal situation.

4.We find out that TRav took Landon on a special couple's trip that he had planned with Kathryn Calhoun Dennis when they were together. Even Landon looks floored by this information. No wonder KCD hates her so much! (Note: TRav explains that they shared separate rooms AND he was broken up with Kathryn at the time)

3. As we dive into the "he said, she said" about Whitney and Kathryn Calhoun Denni's relationship, we find out that Whitney was hopped up on cherry flavored moonshine and THAT is why he got so upset with Craig for bringing up the topic. Nice try. It doesn't explain why he was holding a grudge in the sober hours of the morning. But let's just go on to say that does this really matter? He says it was a one night stand and she says it was 5 days...either way its not a relationship. There's not that much difference.

2. The Paternity tests get brought up again. Did anyone else hear KCD say that people were questioning the ethnicity of St. Julien? I thought that was so weird. We find out that the baby is, in fact, Thomas's. Phew, I was so concerned.

1. Craig never fully completed law school! He graduated, but he never turned in his thesis paper thus not being able to take the bar exam. I was FLOORED when he revealed that. This whole time Craig has been talking about taking the bar exam and being a lawyer and its not even a real dream because he's never finished one huge part of that. He really is a typical millennial. Come on, who do you think you're fooling? Also, does Naomi know? He never mentioned that part and in the finale he tells her he quit the job with JD so he can study for the bar! Oh Craig, Craig, Craig.

A lot of things were revealed on this episode that I wonder what they need a whole 'nother hour for next week. But I'll be there! And we're joined by a very preggers but gorgeous looking Jennifer Snowden. I can't wait to hear what she has to say about the things TRav was trying to make KCD think about her. I wonder if there is anyone else who will be there? Danni? Perhaps JD & Elizabeth? Kathryn says she was disgusted by JD's constantly bringing up the paternity of St. Julien so I wonder how that effects her relationship with Elizabeth?
We shall see!

Until next time
xoxo

#RWRunStreak 2016 Challenge: Week 4

Although it seems like I'm not doing any stellar mileage for my runs, running everyday is tough and it could take serious toll on me if I didn't focus on fueling my body everyday. I'm getting back into a pattern of going to bed earlier, eating better, and refueling afterwards. Not to mention icing my knees like crazy! Also, I need new shoes. I know, I know! They are beyond what I should have them for running everyday but did you ever buy a pair that were just so freaking comfortable you didn't want to move onto the next pair?? These are the shoes that brought me through the finish line on my half marathon last year. We've been through a lot. But I suppose its time to let them go. Goodbye, shoes!

I'm trying to take the time in the evenings to make dinners that are full of protein and veggies that make me feel good for the next morning. With the exception of Friday night pizza and a glass of wine. We all have our indulgences. In the mornings I make sure to have a full glass of water and some orange juice before I go out for my run. I hate running on an empty stomach, I hate running on a full stomach...so OJ is my go-to in between. When I was waking up to run 6+ miles, I would take the time to make sure I ate and digested my food before heading out, but since I'm not there anymore OJ does the trick to wake me up and get me going. Then I have a bowl of cereal and some more water when I get back. And coffee of course. Since working out in the morning makes me really hungry throughout the day, I like to plan a couple of snacks to munch on. Like English muffins, yogurts or smoothies, an apple, or trail mix. Something that is healthy but will satisfy my cravings until lunch...and on a good day lunch is yummy leftovers from last night's meal...so it all comes full circle.

Anyways, I'm winding down the running streak and here is how last week went for me!

Week 4

Saturday, June 18

Day 20/36: 2 miles

Bright and sunny day to start off my weekend! We hit the pavement around our usual time except this time I had to wake Remus up! This never happens. He was being a lazy bones but I was meeting up with my family later that morning so I had to get it checked off my list. I had a really nice run with Remus and then out on my own. 

Sunday, June 19

Day 21/36: 1.5 miles

Today I really, really wanted to spend the morning on a bike ride with Nathan but I really wanted to keep up this run streak. It was fine, we had a nice leisurely run around the normal path. Its so nice when the college kids are gone for the summer. I feel like we have the entire space to ourselves. 

Monday, June 20

Day 22/36: 1.02 miles

Meh, its Monday. We went on an easy pace around our loop and did some deep stretching afterwards.

Tuesday, June 21

Day 23/36: 2.5 miles

These are the runs that really keep me going. I woke up and I was NOT in the mood for running but before I could talk myself out of it (as if Remus would let me) we put on our shoes and went out. I was already in my head telling myself that I was just going to do my loop and then be done with it. But when we got back to the house I gave Remus his treat, grabbed my headphones and went back out by myself. And it felt GREAT! I was so happy with myself for pushing passed my initial mood to create a better one.

Wednesday, June 22

Day 24/36: 1.02 miles

Slow and easy. The humidity cut down and we had a great run this morning. 

Thursday, June 23

Day 25/36: 1.02 miles

Ugh, raaaiiinnnn. I so badly wanted to just have a cup of coffee and skip this morning. But the chances of me wanting to work out in the evenings after work are very slim so I laced up and went out. It wasn't a bad run but has any one else noticed a lot of mosquitoes this summer? I keep getting bit on my butt and they were so annoying this morning! Gross.

Friday, June 24

Day 26/36: 1.5 miles

Usually I'm more peppy on a Friday morning simply because its Friday but not today. It wasn't bad, though. We went a little further than the normal loop and that felt nice. I'm ready to get this weekend started. 

I've got 10 more days to go of this challenge! Woohoo. I already feel so good that I've stuck with this and have gone this far but I am looking forward to the end of the challenge. Running everyday is exhausting and I really have other goals I want to work on but I have no energy to put into it. But, one more week won't kill me!

It's been real, enjoy your weekend.

xoxox

#RWRunStreak 2016 Challenge: Week 3

A common theme in my posts is my dog, Remus. He is a part German Shepard/part Red bone Coon Hound. He's all lean muscle and has SO much energy. When we first adopted Remus he wasn't even 1 year old yet but he was already fully grown and was terrible on the leash but the ONLY way to get him to relax and calm down was to get him outside on a walk. We eventually fell into a routine of running together on the path around the college near our house (the exact 1.02 mi loop I always mention). Now it's just a given and we must go out or he acts like he's going to burst into flames.

He was great for half marathon training last summer because our loop would give me a good warm up and then I would drop him off and head back out. I like to go out for extended runs without him because its just easier. Some spots don't always have a sidewalk or wide shoulder and its just easier not to have to worry about him.

If you ever need help getting up your cardio, he's your dog. I'm not being dramatic when I say that he's relentless. He doesn't stop. He paws at my shoes, his leash, and just walks around whining in my face until I get up and start putting my sneakers on. It would be funny if it weren't so obnoxious, but it does make him the perfect personal trainer and he's sort of adorable. After our runs we split a banana with peanut butter. Yes, he gets some too. I've been icing my knees lately and I was thinking...should I be icing his legs? He uses them just as much as me during this running streak. Omg, did you just picture him with an ice pack and bandage on his leg? How cute would that be!

Here's how we did for week 3 of our RW Running Streak. Only 2 more weeks to go...we can do this!

Week 3

Saturday, June 11

Day 13/36: 2.5 miles

I think I got a good night's sleep because I wasn't even fussy when Remus decided it was time for us to get up and at 'em. We had a good solid run and I was even up for going back out without him.

Sunday, June 12

Day 14/36: 1.5 miles

Another beautiful morning with my running buddy. We took an extended run together cause we were feeling good! I was feeling pretty sluggish afterwards but I was able to add in some Pilates moves to round out my day.

Monday, June 13

Day 15/36: 1.02 miles

Today was good. I was trying to take it at a slow pace since my legs were feeling pretty tired. I ended the run with some deep stretching. 

Tuesday, June 14

Day 16/36: 1.02 miles

Whoa, to say my legs are tired this morning is an understatement. They felt like lead, it was such a rough one. It was a great morning, though, a bit chilly even which is nice! We made it through, I ended with some Pilates moves and stretching. I'm craving a rest day, though.

Wednesday, June 15

Day 17/36: 1.02 miles

This was the second morning feeling like my legs were so heavy. So today I mostly walked. We ran a little bit, mostly up the hills, but for the majority of the time we walked. It's okay, I think it counts because I really wanted to just hit the snooze button but I got out there anyways! We finished with some deep stretching and Pilates.

Thursday, June 16

Day 18/36: 1.02 miles

Boy am I glad with yesterday's decision to take it easy. I felt great this morning despite the rainy weather. It was a nice loop with Remus. I finished with some Pilates. 

Friday, June 17

Day 19/36: 2 miles

The sun is back and its Friday! I went to bed super early last night and woke up refreshed. I even had the energy to go back out on a longer run without Remus which felt really nice. I took the time for the deep stretches afterwards. 

This week was a little tougher for me. I physically felt it in my legs being so tired. I'm glad I took the day on Wednesday to just really walk the majority of the time. I learned how to listen to my body when I was marathon training last year and I think that's important. Some days you just gotta rest!

Have a great weekend, everyone!

xoxox