Tag: Vibram

• Early Morning Confessions

  Posted at 8:00 AM by Brittany, on October 4, 2015

  1. I have two more posts about my trip to Ohio, (sheesh Brittany, talk about draaagggging it out) but in an attempt to break up the monotony and ensure other recent happenings don’t get forgotten I’m throwing one of these in the mix.

  2. Things like National Coffee Day. You didn’t think I could go without posting something about this did you? My favorite blonde haired coffee master and I got to do a two hour coffee tasting at work where we drank, ate, and laughed with customers.

  

  

  3. Fall is my favorite time of year, and pumpkin is one of my favorite vegetables. After consuming an entire can I quickly realized I am not one of pumpkins favorite humans. I could have floated to the moon with all the air trapped in my belly.

  4. I lost all my morals last week and ate the most amazing scone. It was the size of two, topped with frosting fit for a donut, and I ate the entire thing.
  

  

  

  Chocolate espresso scone from the heavens.

  5. I also ate an entire jar of Costco sized PB, because clearly that was a smart thing to do. My skin disagrees, and thanks to the new planets discovered by NASA on my face I won’t be eating nuts for a bit. The body doesn’t lie folks, skin rebellion is REAL!

  6. Solo hiking to soak up the change in season.

  

  

  7. I’m using the coin counter app again to keep track of the change I find. I want to see how long it takes me to pay off my new running shoes. Most of the $$ I find is while running, so it feels like the right thing to do. 

  8. I.AM.SO.OBSESSED.WITH.MULBERRIES.

  

  9. I’m going to climb Mount St. Helens on October 17th and I am so excited. 

  10. 100 mile September didn’t happen. Right before my trip to Ohio I lost all desire to run so I skipped a day. While in Ohio I ran 12 happy and free miles, but when I returned home the motivation escaped me again. I honored my lack of motivation and 100 miles turned into something like 75 miles. Not at all upset about it.

  With that said, I stayed true to my goal of trying to break into the 8 min mile range. I’ve never run for speed, and tend to coast in my comfort zone, but I decided it was time to push my boundaries a bit and I successfully ran 3.5 miles at an 8:41 pace.

  Boom.

  

  My first 3.5 miler at a sub 9 min average pace!

  Q: What’s your confession?

  

  | 58 Comments Tagged Coffee, Confessions, Garmin, Random, Running, Starbucks, Vibram

• Cleveland Streets and Souvenirs

  Posted at 10:20 AM by Brittany, on September 26, 2015

  If you’ve been a long time reader of my bliss-ed out blog, you’ll know I’m a sucker for beautiful architecture. I find myself drawn towards older looking buildings, along with cathedrals and anything unique. I’m fascinated by the different styles of houses between the west coast and the east coast/Midwest.

  I suspect I’ll turn into a pile of love struck mush when I make my way to Europe.

  

  

  The colonial style houses on the east coast have stood the test of time, and have given me hours of visual stimulation. I ran 12 miles while in Ohio which was just enough to keep my legs loose, and just enough to soak in the surrounding sights.

  Running is one of my favorite ways to explore.

  

  Morning runs give fantastic views of the city.

  

  I haven’t had a running partner in years, so it was a real treat to run with Meghan even if it was just once. Plus she picks things up on her runs too. I love looking around me while I run, but sometimes there is beauty to be found right underneath our feet.

  

  

  PC Meghan.

  Despite running on my own the remainder of my miles, I wasn’t really alone. Each day I was running in what felt like a squirrel sanctuary. Grey squirrels, BLACK squirrels, and unseen white squirrels. Those are like the unicorns of the squirrel world.

  Who knew there was such a variety of colors, they were literally EvErYwhEreeEEe.

  

  Check out his buddy in the background.

  I tried to summon them to run behind me, like my own squirrel tribe, but they were more interested in the plethora of acorns on the ground. Maybe next time.

  

  Catholic school.

  

  The oldest stone house.

  I think what I adore the most about these houses are the stones. There is something comforting and rustic about a house built from stone opposed to wood.

  I find safety in the fact that the big bad wolf huffed and puffed all the live long day, but couldn’t blow down the stone house. Solid.

  

  I loved the new to me surroundings, but I missed my PNW trees. This vase inside Meghan’s house made me feel fuzzy and warm.

  I took a lot of mental and physical snap shots of my trip to Ohio, but I was convinced I was going to leave with no actual souvenirs (cinnamon rolls don’t count.) Then, as if those magical white squirrels waved their fluffy tails in an act of fate I found myself inside an outdoor shop where I found my souvenir.

  

  I’ve been searching for new Vibrams for a long time, without any luck. Not only are these the EXACT same style I was running in, (which have been discontinued for years, leaving my soul empty and alone) but they were MY SIZE.

  The best part? They were 1/4 the price I payed over six years ago for my last pair. It’s like running barefoot atop a giant cloud filled with sparkles and cupcakes. I shall now think of Ohio each time I slip these magical slippers on my feet, which makes these the best souvenir I’ve ever purchased for fun and functionality.

  

  Even better than the bottle of tequila I brought back from Mexico when I was 17. I’ll have you know the bottle is STILL closed, but there was something thrilling about buying alcohol as a minor despite the trouble it brought me with my parents.

  I’d bet they’d be shocked to know I never drank it. 😉

  Q: How do you prefer to explore new areas?

  

  | 44 Comments Tagged Architecture, Cleveland, Explore, Ohio, Running, Vacation, Vibram

• Early Morning Confessions

  Posted at 9:01 AM by Brittany, on July 10, 2015

  1. It’s been over two months since my last confessions post, we’re long overdue.

  2. I ran 4 miles in just my socks a few days ago. I didn’t have my running shoes, but wanted to run. I also tested the Nike app because I didn’t have my Garmin. I run in barefoot shoes anyway, so it wasn’t much different. OK it was kinda different.

  

  I did this + another 1.67 miles. + 2 miles earlier in the day. 6 miles total. Almond butter by the spoonful when I got home…

  3. I slept until just before 8 this morning. That never happens, but my inner zombie took over and forced me to keep my eyes closed. This is now mid morning confessions.

  4. I received partner of the quarter at work and was humbly surprised. What a special treat, my coworkers are too good to me. Thanks guys. ❤

  

  5. It’s been in the high 80’s/low 90’s here, and I’m dying. I am loving sunny running though because it makes it way easier to spot shiny reflective road change. $$

  6. I am trying to justify why I need another French press because I found one that I need. Yes, need. It’s so rustic and beautiful.

  

  7. Then again, the last time I purchased a French press with wood accents it chipped immediately. This one seems a bit more sturdy though.

  8. Whattttuuuuuppp tomatoes from our garden!

  

  9. I started seeing a naturopath. He’s a cool dude.

  10. I’m still running in my five fingers that are a million years old. I just can’t say goodbye despite the holes…separation anxiety to the max.

  

  This photo is a month old. It’s gotten worse.

  I did finally buy a running hat though… so that’s something.

  Q: What’s your confession?

  

  | 42 Comments Tagged Confessions, French Press, REI, Run, Vibram

• Early Morning Confessions

  Posted at 7:12 AM by Brittany, on May 12, 2014

  1. I somehow survived a year at Starbucks without any major spills on myself, until now. I spilled a venti Pike Place all over the register counter, and two hours later spilled a venti toffee nut latte ALL DOWN MY FRONT. My shoes will forever smell like sugar.

  2. Sometimes my coffee comes with a side of cat.

  

  3. I really want to grill some veggies, but I don’t own a grill. This is a problem.

  4. This made me laugh sosososo hard…

  

  This girl has a wicked awesome memory, and remembered THIS POST (I had to go to Google and type in “blissfulbritt fiddle head ferns” because I couldn’t find the post! THANK YOU GOOGLE!) The things I am remembered for…like eating ferns.

  5. I’m obsessed with golden figs right now. I want all the figs, ALL THE TIME.

  6. My runs have been fantastic lately? I had a too legit to quit 5 mile run a few days after my last race, it was wonderful. Two days later I had a legit 7 mile run. I’ll take it.

  

  I don’t care about the Vibram Lawsuit, I love my ape shoes.

  7. I enjoy being “alone.” I’ve officially been single for one year, and while the last year had ups and downs and all arounds, I am alive and WELL! A peaceful mindset is life changing.

  8. I was cutting strawberries and kiwi for a fruit mix, and it was so relaxing that I didn’t realize I was chopping for nearly 45 minutes. Being one with my food.

  

  9. The other day I ate an entire can of beans. Refer to #7, it’s a good thing I sleep alone…

  10. I chopped all my hair off! Top photo is after I got it cut, aka it’s only straight because someone straightened it for me. I am much too lazy to straighten it myself, so bottom photo is what it looks like usually. Only special occasions will see straight hair.

  

  

  iPhone selfie, because I am classy like that.

  It’s growing on me, pun intended.

  Q: What’s your confession?

  

  | 58 Comments Tagged Confessions, Run, Starbucks, Vegan, Vibram

• Early Morning Confessions

  Posted at 8:48 AM by Brittany, on April 2, 2013

  1. The sunshine outside my window has allowed for nearly naked runs. Aka shorts and tank tops!!!!!! I have my first tan lines of the year. Shorts shorts SHORTS!

  

  2. I did not and will not clean that mirror, even after taking a photo and seeing the filth. That photo was also taken before the tank tops were brought out. It was the first shorts run of the season. These things must be documented.

  3. Did I mention the weather has been nice in my area?! That also means busting out the Vibram’s and running WITHOUT socks! Left: socks, right: NO SOCKS!

  4. I have made it to $2.00 on my coin counter. You all laughed when I started, laugh no more! $2.00 can ALMOST buy a cupcake!

  5. I went to Africa.

  

  Elephant

  6. I’ve been tearing through books lately. I just can’t stop reading.

  7. I think coffee is one of the most amazing smells in the world. Just the smell makes my bowels quiver. 99% of the time I drink coffee I only drink half the glass. I mean business.

  

  8. I’ve been playing tourist again around Seattle. While there I rode a carousel for the first time in years.

  

  

  9. Biggest confession of the post: Over the last couple days I have secretly stolen some of my sisters Easter candy to eat. I ate it..I ate her candy. That’s not the confession. The candy is not vegan! It was DELICIOUS! I may have had a cookie or a bite of non vegan cake too. OK no more Easter candy for me.

  10. I also ate my body weight in Field Roast on Easter, and make a bunny cookie that could probably win some kind of art show.

  
  

  Just a little fun fact about me: I do not pluck my eyebrows to be like this, I was just cursed blessed with STUBS that vanish at the end for eyebrows. I’m too lazy for makeup everyday, so if anyone has any magical hair growth HOOK ME UP!

  Q: What’s your morning confession? 

  

  | 68 Comments Tagged Adventure, Cash Money, Coins, Confessions, Cupcake, Running, Tourist, Vegan, Vibram

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