Why am I blogging on a Saturday night instead of out with friends doing something fun?? Oh, that's because I am recovering from a horrible stomach virus. Thankfully, the worst part only lasted about 12 hours, but MAN. That was a rough 12 hours. It is a very contagious little bug because it spread to almost everyone I came in contact with this week + everyone they saw. Be glad if you did not see me. I lost over 5lbs from Thursday morning to Friday morning. I was scheduled for a 12 mile run this morning, but needless to say, that did not happen. I don't think half a sleeve of Saltines & a can of chicken broth in a span of 36 hours are adequate fuel for a long distance run. I am definitely on the road to recovery now. I pretty much despise throwing up more than anything in life & it just wouldn't stop. 

I guess I should blog about my vacation which was awesome- a week on the beach with NO children to be responsible for. I just had to worry about me. Man, is it humid in South Carolina. I was soaked from head to toe every morning after running. I got a massage which was wonderful- if only I could relax. What is wrong with me?! I am more & more obsessed with Charleston every single time I go. Seabrook was perfect. 

View from the deck- out front was the ocean

I want one.

MAC&CHEESE EGG ROLLS. AMAZE.

As you can see- super crowded ;)

I made bang bang shrimp & it was spot on. 

I hate deer & these stupid ones are not scared of people at all.

Sunrise beach run

I definitely got used to this view every morning

Eating at one of my Charleston FAVS

Amontillado burger- Mom's

Tell-tale heart aka heart attack on a plate

Burger, bacon, cheese, onion straws, & a fried egg

Take me back, please.

New Tervis water bottles - babies can't open them 

Success.

Thanks to that little blonde for giving me the stomach virus

Also, Melissa & I went to the J Crew factory sale a couple weekends ago. I've been before & it was totally fine. I got there when it opened, walked right in, & shopped until I was ready to go. They haven't had a sale in a few months, so I was super excited about going. Everything is under $100 with most things under $20. I think $25 was the most I paid for something & that was a $178 blazer. 

Anywho, we get up before the sun & get to Asheville at 730 (sale opens at 9am). We could not even get a spot in the parking lot of the warehouse. There are probably 300 people in line before us. HOLY MOLY. We just drove 2+ hours, we aren't leaving now. So, Mel & I waited in line from 730am until 1pm when we finally got in. Only 75 people are allowed in at a time, but there is no limit on how long you can stay inside. We were in there for about 2 hours & we only got about 3/4 through all the stuff, but we were just exhausted at that point. 100% worth it because I got $1100 worth of clothing for *drum roll please* $185. BAM! 

I love every single thing. SO happy. 

Bring on the next sale. 

That's about it for me! Football starts Friday & it's Labor Day weekend :)