Last December, I joined in with a "few" other folks for The Great Santa Run. . .a 5K held here in the Kansas City area!
Here I am, mixing with the other Santas. This picture was taken as we were on a verrrrry long hill. Ugh. Hills are not my favorite thing to do.
However, one of my favorite things to do is to FINISH a run. . .especially when I've done it with family or buddies!!
Another one of my favorite things about these events is that you NEVER know what you will find there. Like at this run, in the gym before it started, there were several vendors set up. . .
and that's where I found the most delightful lady who was selling these awesome socks!!
She is a local entrepeneur whose business is called NOTES TO SELF!!
Her socks feature self affirmations. . . including "I am awesome" or "I am strong" or "I am amazing", just to list a few.
I bought a pair of the "I believe" socks. . .not necessarily for wearing while running...but more for wearing as fun at Christmas time. I also was SOLD on them because they are MADE IN THE USA!!
However...I have worn them for running and they are great.
In fact, I was so sold on the socks, that I ordered several pair to use as Christmas gifts. . .and I even ordered an extra pair for me AND these sweet little PINK ones for the grand girl of one of my good friends.
I hope you take the time to look at the link (here it is again!) to her website!! I love to promote entrepreneurs who have great products. . .and she sure does!!
THE STONE RABBIT told me that he notices a definite bounce in my step whem I'm wearing my "I believe" socks. Wow!!! Now that has to be another selling point for those awesome tootsie coverings!! :)
I also hope you visit Beverly's blog, HOW SWEET THE SOUND, this weekend!! She will have a long list of other bloggers who have found some pink to share with you!!
Happy Pink Saturday!!
DANA
Hello Dana, I believe in you. Smile. I love the socks, the Santa run and your dedication to your goal to keep running. I need to get inspired to start walking again and soon!!!
My cousin Bob is here so things are kind of crazy. He loves to play cards and in short...just play. My time is not my own.
Oh wow, Bill just broke my lamp. I'll get back to you.
xo
Posted by: jeanne, backyard neighbor | February 01, 2013 at 12:11 PM
The socks are cute and perfect for you!
Happy Pink Saturday, Dana!
Posted by: Pat@BPM | February 01, 2013 at 12:19 PM
Cute socks! Kudos to you for running and finishing! Yay!!!!!
Oh, your kitty baby in the header photo is so cute- I'm not sure he/she cared for being a valentine, huh? I love those kitty baby faces. (We had to put our senior cat down - and I miss her - but sometimes, I miss her more from a couple of years ago when she was doing better. I hope your heart has healed from losing your black kitty baby, Frankie? Right?
I love the socks and the baby socks are adorable! They all look very very comfy and nicely done - it would put a bounce in your USA step! ;)
Happy Pink Saturday! Jenn
Posted by: Jenn | February 01, 2013 at 01:03 PM
Look at you running with the Santas! Well done!
I love those socks and definitely need to visit that website! Hooray for made in the USA!
Robin
Posted by: RobinfromCA | February 01, 2013 at 01:30 PM
Hi Dana, Well, we cleaned up a mess and the lamp was thrown out. Sigh. My husband is kind of like a bull in a china shop. Thankfully, the lamp was not very important to me.
Bob has gone to my sister's to play cards. So we have the evening to ourselves. Nice.
What have you been up to Dana? I am missing you and your always welcome comments. I do like to keep up with you on FB. Especially your running events.
Have a great weekend.
Love, Jeanne
Posted by: jeanne, backyard neighbor | February 01, 2013 at 04:01 PM
What a clever idea! Love the Santa theme race. '-)
Posted by: Sarah | February 01, 2013 at 05:10 PM
Love the cute socks and Good For You finishing the race!!!
Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Posted by: debbie | February 02, 2013 at 05:30 AM
Thank you for the link! The word BELIEVE is very important to our family and I have it displayed all around Lavender Hill... it represents how we BELIEVE in MIRACLES because our son is a heart transplant recipient. He overcame a ZERO chance of survival and is now five years post transplant. I'm ordering both him and myself a pair of those socks - we not only BELIEVE - we watched a miracle occur right in front of our eyes!!!!
Happy, Happy Pink SATURDAY!
gena
Posted by: gena | February 02, 2013 at 09:40 AM
I am always looking for made in the USA items. During the previous presidential election I stopped at Starbucks on the way to work having been given a nice little gift card by one of our vendors at work! The lady at the window handed me a little card (made in the USA) with a voting bracelet (also USA made). I was very impressed that Starbucks took the time to find USA made products to than voters for their vote! : ) We all know the U S Olympic Committee did no such thing! Made in China!
Our youngest son is a runner and he inspires us to get out and exercise more! He had a great 3k yesterday at Joplin, MO. He attends Cowley College in Ark City, KS! I am going to head over and check out the website! Thanks for sharing it!
Posted by: Anne | February 03, 2013 at 07:25 AM
Hi Dana! I just love that you came and visited me! I hadn't blogged for quite a while - or visited friends, either. But, I'm back - and having fun - and yes, I like to participate in the swaps if I can. I LOVE those socks - but not running - although I should run. I just love Stone Rabbit stories - so I have to hop over here for a visit now and then!
Posted by: Patti | February 03, 2013 at 01:06 PM
what great socks....I love them.
Posted by: wendy | February 04, 2013 at 06:53 PM