Mother Runner

For a good portion of last year, I was up early every week day morning for a nice run in the dark - by myself!  It was such a nice relaxing time before every one else woke up for the day.  There were days that I really had to push my self out of the door because it was dark and I wanted to sleep or it was cold (for Texas) and I wanted to stay in my warm bed but I knew that I would regret not getting out there.  I have found myself once again, forcing myself out of bed to go for those early morning runs and I am LOVING it!  This morning there was a chill in the air to remind me that fall is not far away and the morning before that there was a light rain that made it a bit more fun and slippery. So I encourage you to get out there and run.  No, it will not always be easy but I can assure you that it will give you time to think and have some quiet before you start your day. 

So I started some fall shopping this last week and into the weekend.  A couple of items that I picked up were grey....I love grey.  It's a nice alternative and great addition to either black or brown. The first item I picked up was a multi colored plaid scarf - main colors = grey, and black with some yellow and green/teal. The second item I picked up in grey were some fabulous booties!  I have been searching for years for the perfect grey booties and I believe that these are absolutely perfect! I have already been thinking about all of the combinations that I can and will wear this items together and cannot wait to get started :) Black dress  | Black shirt  | Jeans  | Yellow Top  | Teal Top  | Pencil Skirt  | Scarf  | Booties   Are there any colors that you just cannot get enough of for fall?  Obviously, I have grey, yellow and teal (nice blue/green combo) but I think I may also be falling for plum...again!

It appears that I got my wish for cooler temps in Texas.  Even in Houston, it has been fall-like temps thanks to the rain and a nice chill in the air. I am gearing up for a shopping trip and have several items in mind.  Most of the things in mind are for work since that I is were I spend the majority of my time.  My office gets very, very cold in the "winter" months to the point that I am in need of a blanket. I have a sweater that is permanently attached to my chair if I am not wearing it :)  I am also looking at adding a nice warm scent to my office thanks to either a Glade or similar plug-in.  I have discovered that the traditional fall/warm scents have changed a bit since last year and I am having a hard time deciding which I will get.  Another item I will be adding to my office is a shrug or shawl of some variety for the times/days that I am not in sweater mode. And of course, plenty of Starbucks Via Instant Mochas and some random cookies (not that I need them, but