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tyleroakley-obsessed · 7 years ago

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Happy Friday, Memphis! Here are the five things you won’t want to miss this weekend, plus a few extras. Don’t forget to check out the Fall Events Guide, the Halloween/Haunted House/Fall Fest Guide, or the Oktoberfest/Beer Fest Guide. The following photo is from last year’s Soulsville USA Festival, which returns this Saturday. Photo courtesy of Soulsville USA Festival, by David Roseberry. 1. Zoo Boo, Memphis Zoo, Friday – Sunday, 5:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.$13 nonmembers adv./$15 at the gate + extra for some activities, all ages/kid-friendly This weekend and Oct. 27 – 31 are your options for this year’s Zoo Boo, and this weekend is the one that will be less crowded. Take the kids for a “haunted” forest trail, hayride, trick-or-treat, singing pumpkins straw maze, kiddie rides, magic shows, and more (but no animals, they’re all asleep). 2. Wolf River Greenway Grand Opening, , Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., free, all ages/kid-friendly There’s a new trail addition to the Wolf River Greenway! Celebrate the grand opening with tours, food trucks, beer, t-shirts, Amurica photos, chalk art, free yoga class, and tunes. This will be at the northwestern point of Mud Island, where Island Drive and North Mud island Drive meet. 3. Soulsville USA Festival, Soulsville (1130 College Street), Saturday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., free, all ages In addition to the stellar music line-up, this year’s festival will feature 40 vendors and food trucks, storytelling inside Stax Museum of American Soul Music, demos from an array of visual artists, and a kid’s center with carnival games, face-painting, caricature drawings, and other fun activities. You can also expect interactive ballet, contemporary, jookin/b-boy, and hoola hooping dance demos. 4. Memphis Grizzlies v. Golden State Warriors, FedExForum, Saturday, 7 p.m., $ and up, all ages/kid-friendly The second home game of the 2017-2018 season brings Golden State to Memphis. Let’s come out of the gate with a strong crowd for our Grizz! 5. Rivers Series: Coco Hames w/ Little Bandit, Harbor Town Amphitheater, Sunday, 3 p.m., $5, all ages/kid-friendly Support the Maria Montessori School while enjoying the outdoors on the banks of the Wolr River with singer-songwriter Coco Hames. DJ at 3 p.m., bands start at 4 p.m. Plus a “few” extras… All Weekend / Ongoing Trivia at Huey’s various locations Cerrito Trivia & Bingo at multiple locations Karaoke at multiple locations Farmers Markets around town Mid-South Corn Maze (select days) Heathers: The Musical at The Circuit Playhouse Dorothy Art Pop Up Shop at 9 N. Main Street Monster Market Pop Up Shop at 88 N. Main Street (Tue – Sun) Wicked Ways Haunted House (Wed. – Sun) Zoo Boo at the Memphis Zoo HauntedWeb of Horrors Haunted House at 2665 S. Perkins Momma’s Boy at the Orpheum (Friday – Saturday) Shelby Forest Trail of Terror/Harvest Fest (Friday -Saturday) Mound City Arkansas Haunted Corn Maze Shadowlands of Fear at Jones Orchard (Fridays – Saturdays) Friday, October 20 Amy LaVere & Will Sexton at The Front Porch Marcella & Her Lovers w/ Alligator Chomp Chomp at Bar DKDC Chale Awkaaba Day Dance Party at CANVAS of Memphis 1948: Creation and Catastrophe at McCallum Ballrom at Rhodes Capital Grille Wine Dinner benefitting St. Jude/Allie’s Allies Better Homes & Gardens art opening reception at Crosstown Arts Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles at Bartlett PAC Friday Night Steak Night w/ Live Bluegrass at Shelby Forest General Store The Grace Gala and Fashion Show at The Atrium The Blue Stones at the Levitt Shell Chris Johnson Unplugged at Lafayette’s Spooky Scary Art Show at Tako’s Treasures Dock Party Concert at Ghost River Taproom Brad Birkedahl Trio at Hard Rock Cafe Rusty Pieces at the Blind Bear Speakeasy South Main Sounds Songwriter Night #69 Saturday,October 21 Big River Crossing Half-Marathon and 5K at Big River Crossing Fall Fun Fest at Carriage Crossing Le Bonheur Pumpkin Run 5K at 1000 Ridgeway Loop Heights Line 5K at 752 National Street The Fast & The Furriest 5K Run/Walk at Humane Society Harvest Festival at the Agricenter Blues Brunch at Midtown Crossing Grill Soulsville USA Festival at 1130 College Street (in front of Stax Museum) Bigfoot Festival at Memphis Made Brewing Palestine Block Party in First Congo Parking Lot The Great Inflatable Race at Memphis International Speedway Dairy Day: Barnyard Jam at Morton Museum in Collierville Small Biz Saturday at Makeda’s Cookies Downtown Tony Max at Comics and Collectibles VolleyBOO Halloween Tournament at Railgarten Wolf River Greenway Downtown Grand Opening Dabney’s Nursery Fall Festival at 5576 Hack’s Cross Rd. Better Homes & Gardens on display at Crosstown Arts Shop Small Saturday at Ghost River Immaculate Conception Fall Festival and Chili Cook-Off at I.C. Front Porch Series: The Rusty Pieces at Loflin Yard Farm Park Grill-Off In The Garden at Bobby Lanier Farm Park Grizzlies v. Warriors at FedExForum Food Fight Open Mic at Cordova Branch Library Costumes & Cocktails at Art Village Gallery Trap Jazz: 1 Year Anniversary at The Den Hocus Pocus: Celebrate the Magic of Birth Control at U Club Mandy Vixen Trio at the Hard Rock Cafe Redondo Beat and Teardrop city at Bar DKDC Sunday,October 22 Brunch Happy Hour + Live Music at all the Huey’s Brunch at the Brewery + Sunday Evening Slowdown at Ghost River Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K at the Liberty Bowl Pinkalicious at Bartlett PAC River Series: Coco Hames w/ Little Bandit at Harbor Town Amphitheater Front Porch Series: Graber Grass at Loflin Yard Wine & Spirits on the Grove at Oak Court Mall Yazoo Glass Night/Sunday Funday Cerrito Bingo at Loflin Yard October Hoop Church at Co-Motion Studio Marcella Simien Trio at The Front Porch Laramie at Hard Rock Cafe Short in the Sleeve at Lafayette’s Art Edmaiston’s Mean Scooter at Bar DKDC Submit your events here. 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arrolyn1114 · 1 year ago

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Aloha Elvis fandom, I am making an Elvis and Memphis themed playlist for my training runs for the Memphis half marathon in December and I am seeking song recs! Please hit me up with your suggestions. I'm looking for upbeat, energizing, and fun. Here's my playlist so far:

Thanks lovelies!! Appreciated!

My man of many leis just because I wanted to add a pic to this post. 🌺❤️

#elvis presley #elvis #elvis songs #playlists #Running #Memphis St Jude half marathon #Memphis #Music #Elvis fandom #Elvis fandom is the best #Song recs #Spotify

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arrolyn1114 · 1 year ago

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Ahhhh omg, @vintageshanny this made my day, you have no idea, I'm so touched! Thank you!! I am loving reading through everyone's responses so far in the reblogs and adding your recs to my playlist! I will add 3 I just thought of to add to my list. "Guitar Man" "Up Above My Head" "See See Rider"

Elvis Top Three - Upbeat Songs

In order to help the lovely @arrolyn1114 with a half-marathon training playlist, the question this time is - What are your top three upbeat Elvis songs? What instantly puts you in a good mood and makes you ready to dance (or work out)?

Jailhouse Rock - This one seems too obvious, but it never fails to get the job done. Right from the opening notes, this has me out on the dance floor, wooden chair and all. 😂

Got My Mojo Working - This song definitely pepped me up on the long drive to Memphis this summer. I really love the version on From Elvis in Nashville. He gets super into the song for five minutes, including dropping an F-bomb, and then ends by laughing and saying “that’s that mediocre sh*t we grew up on.” Elvis, you clearly loved it! 😂❤️

King Creole - I can’t not move and belt this out when it comes on. The energy that comes out of his vocal on this is just contagious. “When the King starts to do it, it’s as good as done.” ❤️

Honorable Mention - Runaway (or as Elvis spelled it in his notes, Runnaway 😍) - I just love his version of this, and I think it’s perfect for a running playlist.

Everyone please join in! I love seeing all the answers! 😘

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#elvis #elvis music #elvis top three #upbeat songs #memphis st jude half marathon #song recs #elvis fandom is the best #running #elvis presley

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disnerdkatie · 6 years ago

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Every June since 2010, Naval Support Activity Mid-South’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Department has hosted the Navy 10 Nautical Miler. This is one of my favorite races (even with my sketchy personal history with it), and it is special to the world of racing because it is the first race in the U.S. to be based on nautical miles instead of land miles. By the way, a nautical mile is 1.15078 land miles, so the Navy 10 Nautical Miler winds up being 11.5078 land miles long. 2019 was the 10th anniversary of the Navy 10NM, and I knew I would definitely want to run it, so I actually registered back in December at the St. Jude expo.

The Navy 10NM starts at 6:00am, which is insanely early. Luckily, I don’t live very far away so I get to sleep in more than my friends coming from farther (further? farther!) away. Still, I set my alarm for 4:33, plus extra alarms just in case. Of course, that mean that Asscat woke me up at least twice, and I had weird dreams that also woke me up. I never seem to have good sleep before a big race. Oh well! I was up at 4:33, and got dressed, brushed teeth, made coffee, & all that stuff by 4:50. Then I realized I had nothing resembling fuel and tore apart the kitchen trying to find something to use – I wound up shoving an oatmeal cream pie in my skirt pocket. Then off I went!

Parking at the race was a nightmare. Well, not true. Getting into the parking lot was a nightmare. It takes roughly 15 minutes to drive to the start line from my house… but then I spent another 15 minutes on Navy Road, waiting to turn into the parking lot. Once I turned in, it was really quick and easy to park, although I was in the grass because the actual paved lot was full.

Lisa, Nikki, and I were planning to run together, but I don’t think we had heard from Nikki yet that morning, and Lisa had sent a message that she made it halfway to the race and realized she didn’t have her race bib, so she had to turn back home. I just assumed I was the first there, so I headed to the start line to see who else I could find to hang with. Found our friend Tad, and chatted with him until he saw another friend and went to talk, and I got in the porta-potty line. Nikki found me there, and after I used the (surprisingly clean) porta-potty we set off to get in the start corral and find Lisa.

Success! We found Lisa!

Lisa’s got a personalized training plan because she has a coach, whereas I’m cobbling together some Hal Higdon and Breakaway Running training plans, and Nikki is gearing up for 50K training. Anyway, so Lisa’s plan was to start out running 1:1 intervals, and then halfway through the race switch to 2:1 intervals. I was like “dude, I’m pretty sure I won’t be able to hang once you switch, but go for it!”

Oh. Back up. Important tidbit: the race announced that no hydration vests would be allowed. I wasn’t actually planning to wear one, but a lot of people do wear one on this race because it is a longer race in the intense Memphis heat and humidity, so there was some outcry about the policy change.

However! The Navy 10NM really went above and beyond with their water stops. There was a stop at every single nautical mile, for one thing. Yes, every single one. And every stop had both water and Gatorade. And it was COLD water and Gatorade. Yes, even at the later stops. One of the cups of Gatorade I had, at a later stop, actually still had ice in it.

So major major major super props to the race directors/coordinators. I’ve never run in nor volunteered for any race that did such an amazing job with the water stops!

There were also porta-potties at every water stop. It is really rare for me to need to use the bathroom during a race, but it was really awesome that they were available for those who did need them.

Hmm… another tidbit that I maybe should have led with is that the course has changed. I first ran this race in 2015, and again in 2017 (although I, umm, decided that I was bored and just done with running that day when I was only halfway through the race, so I… uhhh… just walked off course and didn’t finish…).

Those are the Garmin maps from the last time I ran the whole course, and the one from this year. You can see that the course is way, way different. To tell the truth, I looked at the new map on the race website and was thinking “This is going to suck major monkey ass” but… it really wasn’t that bad overall. No, the whole thing wasn’t in shade, but there was more shade than I thought there would be. And the weather was amazing for a June race in the Memphis area. It was warm but it wasn’t oppressively hot, and there was a breeze for pretty much the entire time.

We were moving along at a pretty nice clip (our walking was pretty slow but our running was pretty quick so it evened out) and before I knew it, we were about to enter the base. I didn’t take many pictures the whole race, but there are zero from the base, because photography was not allowed. I feel like that is a new rule too, and I definitely feel that it was not advertised enough. Apparently there was a sign as we entered the base (which I missed), but so far as I know that was the only official race communication about it. So, I think they dropped the ball on that, but since I personally wasn’t planning to take pictures anyway it didn’t really affect me personally.

While on base, we started leapfrogging with an older couple who were walking (power walking? speed walking?) the race. On a run interval we would pass them, and then while we were walking they would pass us again. I didn’t catch their names, but if you guys ever read this: you were the highlight of the race for me. Thank you for the jokes and even more for the encouragement! Eventually we pulled ahead, though…

Before I knew it, we were through the base and at the halfway mark of the race! Right past the 5 nautical mile water stop, we turned onto Jones Boyd Road, which I never knew the name of… it was always just “the turn around for the RRS half marathons” road. Unlike the RRS where you just go down the road a little bit and then turn around, this time we would be taking the road all the way to Raleigh-Millington Road. This is also where I decided to see how that oatmeal cream pie would sit if I ate it mid-race. Mmm, those are my favorite Little Debbies!

Before we got there though, it was popsicle stop time! The popsicle stop is a long-standing tradition. That year that I walked off course? I made it to the popsicle stop and just started handing out popsicles instead of taking one and running on. This year, as has happened before, the popsicles weren’t all frozen, but they were still cold… but even better than the popsicles were the smiles and encouragement from all the friends who were handing them out. Thanks guys! It was awesome to see you on course!

At the next water stop, Lisa popped into one of the porta-potties. That delay gave the older couple who was walking a chance to catch up with us again. Hello again y’all! Around this time, my legs started feeling a little bit crampy. Not awful, but not really pleasant either. It was also about when Lisa’s watch swapped over from 1:1s to 2:1s, I think. Or it already had and we were using mine and Nikki’s watches which were only set to 1:1s… but as we came up to the 7 nautical mile marker/water stop, I realized I needed to take a break from the running and stick to just walking. Lisa wanted to run on though, so as we got through the water stop she just kept going.

{Side note: thank you 7 nautical mile water stop! Even though I didn’t take one, the fact that you were offering Gu (and chews? I didn’t see for sure) is freakin’ amazing! You guys rocked!}

Anyway, Nikki said she would hang with me for a little bit and then probably run on ahead later. We continued on the course without any run intervals. As Nikki pointed out at one point, our walking pace improved when we weren’t running. Of course lol! Although to be fair if she hadn’t stayed with me I probably would have been trudging instead of walking at a decent clip.

We turned onto Navy Road, and that was probably the worst part of the whole race. There is zero shade on Navy, and the sun was fully risen. And of course we were walking into the sun. At least there was a nice break as we turned down the YMCA road… umm, yeah technically it has a name but sorry, its just the YMCA road to me. There was tons of shade from lots of trees here! It was around the 8 nautical mile water stop that I realized running again just wouldn’t be happening for me. That crampy feeling had turned into my legs trying to completely lock up, and I was just done.

We found ourselves back on Navy Road, again walking into the sun with not a bit of shade around. Even though the right lane was closed off from traffic with cones, for the runners, we moved to the sidewalk. The camber on Navy is pretty intense and neither of our hips would much appreciate that. But eventually we did have to get down and walk on the street.

I think the only part of the race that I truly hated was the dead skunk on Navy. Ugh. Roadkill is always sad, because those poor animals… but since this was a skunk it was also completely gag-worthy. Yuck!

Finally, we were almost done! One more nautical mile to go! The sign was on Navy and almost right after it we turned left to work around the back roads to the finish line. Once we turned, there was another water stop! Yes! That was actually surprising – neither of us expected on so close to the finish line. And just like every other stop of the day, the water here was deliciously cold. Still don’t know how you guys did it, and you might be sick of me harping on this, but it seriously blew my mind. And it deserves all the praise!

Several left turns later, we were there. The finish line was just around the corner. Even though we had been walking for miles, we agreed to run in, and off we went. Someone was calling out names as people crossed the finish line, but I wasn’t paying attention at all and didn’t realize it. I only know because Lisa came up to us and said, “I knew it was y’all because he couldn’t pronounce Katie’s last name!” The curse of a unique name. Sigh.

Our friend Chelle was also hanging around the finish line. She moved away (last year?) but came back to be a pacer for the Navy 10NM. I was desperate for something to drink and something salty to eat, but before we went off in search of sustenance Chelle got a group picture of us.

Lisa’s first stop was the Italian ice stand, but Nikki and I hopped into the beer line. Okay, I can’t lie… this beer was kind of nasty. I’m going to be generous and say I bet it is because we were at the end of the keg and maybe a fresher cup would have been better? I don’t know. I mean, it wasn’t so bad that I couldn’t finish, but it took a while to get that small cup down. We went inside the gym and found food. I hear the mac n cheese was delicious, but I went for a chicken biscuit. I’m not sure who provided the food, but thanks! Michael said it was probably base commissary food, but whoever it was did good.

After that, I was ready to head home and crawl into bed. Sure, doing that leads to muscles locking up and making you sore later, but I didn’t even care. I was exhausted! So that’s exactly what I did – headed home and crawled into bed.

Even though we all complain about the early race start, and I hated the lack of shade along the end of the race, this really is one of my absolute favorite local races ever. The support along the way is pretty great, and it is neat to be a civilian running through a military installation. The anchor medal is always awesome, and this year’s medal being a spinner was beyond awesome. I can’t say if I will ever run this race again, but even if I don’t run it any more, I will definitely be back to volunteer.

Tell me: Have you ever run the Navy 10 Nautical Miler?

My 2019 Navy 10 Nautical Miler race recap. Every June since 2010, Naval Support Activity Mid-South's Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Department has hosted the Navy 10 Nautical Miler.

#navy 10 nautical miler #navy 10nm #race recap #running

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marianuniversitywi-blog · 7 years ago

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Faces of Marian

#SabreNeighbor #FacesofMarian

Gracie Howe is a sophomore nursing major, minoring in psychology.

“I’m from Romeoville, Illinois. I’m the first one from my family to go to college. I have a younger sister I absolutely adore. I also have an English Mastiff name Tinkerbelle. Each year, I plan a trip to St. Jude in Memphis where I take donations I raise and to volunteer. I’ve ran in the Chicago Marathon and the St. Jude’s Miracle Hospital Half Marathon. I’m not much of a runner, but I like doing these two.

I like all the opportunities for students at Marian. I wanted a leadership role and I wasn’t sure how to get one, but there are enough opportunities for everyone here that want to take advantage of them.

I am a student mentor and I LOVE the job! I get to meet lots of new people. I love my boss. I’m also the Vice Crew Captain for the on-campus group Love Your Melon. Also, I’m doing a lot of things with SUAVE and MUSNA.

I like that at Marian there is always someone to turn to. Everyone is friendly and willing to help. Having the mentors program is super helpful.

Everyone has potential to do well in everything they want to do. My advice to new and continuing students is to maintain a positive mindset and do everything you want to.”

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melmac78 · 2 years ago

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I have made dozens of fused glass pendants…

But there are days I look back and go “where did I get THIS idea from?”

Both are sliders. The green millefiori one of left would’ve been better on white and not putting the pink millefiori on it.

The other May have been better if it was all frit.

And these aren’t even the strangest, but close.

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Oh I finally found my Thunderbirds are Go pendant.

The left is TOS, right TAG.

I didn’t and don’t have Grey in 96 COE glass, hence why Scott’s baldric color stayed blue in the TAG one.

Alan’s TOS white was the base for it because all the colored glass is transparent.

May wear the TAG one in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend half marathon in a few weeks. Kind of a tradition to wear one in the event.

#melmac78 observation #fused glass fun

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arrolyn1114 · 1 year ago

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Omg I love all his watches so much. He wore some really beautiful watches over the years.

So this isn't Elvis wearing a watch but is Elvis ON a watch. Garmin lets you customize your watch face so look who is coming with me on my training runs for the Memphis half marathon in December. 🌺

Elvis and his watches..

I'm not gonna lie it was kinda hard finding good pictures of him wearing a watch in the 70's. Especially because his ID bracelet kinda looks like one in some of the grainy photos. But I found a lot of good ones from the 50s and some from the 60s. Anyone feel free to add any pictures of Elvis wearing a watch. Ya know.. for science and some good wrist porn. 👀

#Elvis #Elvis presley #Memphis #Memphis St Jude half marathon #Graceland #Running

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woopigfoodie · 7 years ago

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Getting ready for tomorrow’s half marathon. I raised a chunk of change for St. Jude’s so they hit me up with a ton of great swag: a jacket, couple shirts, hat, pasta party, VIP tent. I just do this for the kids, truly. I run on Luke’s Heroes’ team. . . . . #stjudeheroes #stjudememphismarathonweekend2017 #memphis #swag #running #6%savedthento94%savednow #runn#racing #halfmarathon #lukesheroes (at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)

#runn #running #racing #stjudememphismarathonweekend2017 #memphis #halfmarathon #6 #swag #lukesheroes #stjudeheroes

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sentrava · 7 years ago

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October 2017 Highlights: The Highs + Lows

Well, the cat’s out of the bag! I’ve known since July that my sister was going to have a baby, but wasn’t allowed to say anything publicly until Kari’s birthday, Oct. 8. Do you know what form of TORTURE that is for a blogger, especially when it’s your only sibling and she’s giving birth to the only Luna grandchild thus far? Big deal over here, huge.

Baby GIRL Clarey coming in March 2018, and we couldn’t be more excited!

With that said, October was hectic in a different way: We were driving more days than not (16) for our big state tourism project and another side gig or two, though we actually only spent five nights away from our home this month. Crazy, as past Octobers have seen us away from our house for as many as three weeks!

HIGHS

We traveled the entire Tennessee Whiskey Trail (almost!). The Tennessee Distillers Guild hired us to visit all 26 distillery members of the whiskey trail and create content about the experience. I can say with confidence this has been one of our most fun projects to date! We’re headed to the Smokies this weekend for the conclusion of said project, but don’t worry: There’s still plenty of spirited content to come!

We partnered with Hilton for a project. We went to Atlanta for a campaign with Tru by Hilton, and a bonus was that I got to see my friends Team Mayhem and Jade, Bob and Augustine while there.

I got a couple of last-minute Memphis assignments. I love when I’m already going to a place (in this case, for the Whiskey Trail) and can piggyback some additional work. In this case, I wrote about the offbeat attractions and the musical history of Tennessee’s biggest city for Marriott Traveler.

We bought a commercial property. I haven’t really talked about this but we actually closed on the new place in September, and SVV and I have started the renovation process (because we needed another project, right?!) of “Myrtle” in hopes of getting it on the rental market by Jan. 1.

I announced our big Study Abroad Portugal workshop! I’ll be writing more about this in the future, but for those of you writer, editor, photographer, blogger types looking for a fun, educational retreat for next year, this is your ticket.

I just landed two ongoing gigs for two major magazines. We’re talking circulation in the millions. Curious how I did it? Well, guess you’ll just have to attend that workshop I reference above.

We re-signed a major client. One pivot in our media business the past couple years has been to take on consulting and strategy clients on annual retainer, and it’s always great to be appreciated for your hard work. We’ve had great success with one of our biggest clients this year and couldn’t be more excited to expand that partnership in the future.

Speaking of which, we’ve already been planning out our 2018 calendar. In our line of work, many budgets are allotted in October for the fiscal year, so we’ve been mapping out a few exciting travel projects (and even one for-fun, non-work trip!) for the first two quarters of 2018. I keep saying “next year, we’re going to slow down a bit,” and yet the following year is always even more insane than the previous one, without fail. I don’t think we’d know what to do if that wasn’t the case.

We’ve gone a month without meat. I know, I know, you didn’t think it possible. Us, either. But we committed to a meatless lifestyle for 30 days (mostly devoid of gluten and dairy, too) and have stuck with it. Will this be a permanent lifestyle? Who knows. But leave me your favorite veggie recipes in the comments if you’re also a vegetarian or vegan, as we’re quickly growing bored with our usual lineup of meals!

LOWS

No free time. It’s a good thing, I know, but we’re wearing ourselves thin over here and have so many house projects at both our Victorian and the rental that need to be accomplished before winter truly sets in.

Lack of time to train for my half-marathon. I’ve barely had two to three days a week to escape my office for the trails, so my running has been stagnant at four-milers. I’m scheduled for a half-marathon on Dec. 2, and I think I’m just going to have to come to terms with the fact that there’s no way I’ll be ready to tackle 13 again and scale back and run the 10K instead. Either way, I’ll go to Memphis to see my cousins and my entry fee goes to support my favorite cause, St. Jude, so it’s a win-win, even if I semi-feel like a failure for not training this one out. Sometimes you just have to acknowledge that not all goals are achievable and do what’s best for you.

What rocked for you in the month of October?

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