#PhotoadayApril, Day 15

Sunset at Lake Tahoe, February 2012.

#PhotoadayApril, Day 14

Today I feel:  thankful

Dallas Fitness Modeling, ELOC t-shirts

My most recent modeling job was for a brand named ELOC.  ELOC t-shirts are so comfortable and great to wear for everyday activities, whether you're heading out for a jog or picking up dinner at the grocery store. The photo shoot took place last week at Shops at Legacy in Plano, TX.  Here's some of the pictures:

    

Also, check out the website here:  ELOC

 

#PhotoadayApril, Day 13

Something I found next to my freshly brewed coffee this morning.

#PhotoadayApril

I just recently created an account on Instagram and am now wondering why it took me so long to join such a creative social network.  (Good move, Facebook!)  I think I'm already a little obsessed.  I am still learning the app though and randomly came across this yesterday:  "photoaday".  Since it's April, it's "photoadayApril." Each day of the month you're challenged to take a picture of an assigned object, color, location or thought...etc. April 1st's challenge was to take a picture of your reflection; Aril 2nd's challenge was color; April 3rd's was mail...and so on.  Today's picture assignment is stairs.  This morning I took a picture of the stairs at one of the gyms I work at and shared it on Instagram and Twitter.  Simple as that.  What a fun way to ignite and share your creativity each day!  I'm so excited about this ongoing project.  Photography, among many other things, makes me happy.  Instagram photoaday is such a cheap way to amuse myself everyday.  You're welcome, Matt ;)  

Join in on the fun/addiction and let your creativity run wild.  Follow me on Instagram - Laaleemaine

I missed the first part of April's photo challenges and I'm super bummed, but better late than never, right?   Here's my first post to #photoadayApril via Instagram:

Stairs

I'll post #photoaday picture challenges daily on FilthyFit so check back frequently!

Frisco, Dallas Cup 5K

Jason, a friend of mine, hosted the inaugural Dallas Cup 5K and Fun Run in Frisco, TX.  So, early Saturday morning, I drug my poor boyfriend to run the 5K with me.  I have to say that it was a fantastic course - fast, flat and fun!  My boyfriend even enjoyed it; surprise surprise!  He ran the 5k, which is 3.1 miles, unofficially under 25 minutes!  I'm so proud of him ;)    

I promised/bribed Matt that we would celebrate his 5K finish with a big brunch.  By the time we drove back down to Uptown, we were ready to eat.  Nick and Sam's Grill sounded like the perfect place to refuel after our race. Look, they even have a gluten free section on their menu!  I ordered the Bacon Egg & Cheese with fruit instead of hash browns - I ran a 5K, not a marathon!  It was unanimous - best brunch ever.  Oh, and listen to this, during brunch, Matt actually thanked me, yes thanked me, for dragging his butt to the race.  He said he really enjoyed it and felt great [afterwards].  I'm looking forward to the next race we run and definitely the next time we go to Nick and Sam's Grill for brunch!  

Dallas Gluten Free Bakery, Tu-Lu's

I am beyond excited to tell you about Tu-Lu's Gluten Free Bakery, my new favorite place to satisfy my annoying and persistent sweet tooth.  Tully, an SMU graduate, and Jen, formerly in the financial industry, opened the first Tu- Lu's in New York.  The Dallas location, in Preston Center, opened for business early this past March.  Everything in the bakery is (obviously) gluten free - cookies, cakes, cupcakes, wedding cakes (maybe one day...), panini sandwiches, muffins, etc...  They also offer dairy-free and vegan items.  I heard about this place via Facebook post from my cousin's girlfriend, who suggested my aunt and I go check it out.  Don't have to tell me twice.  The following week after my BarreAmped class, I went with a girlfriend of mine, who recently discovered her intolerance to gluten. We pulled up to the cute little bakery full of cute little cupcakes, cookies and muffins.  My friend and I were oohing and ahhing over the delicious display.  After what seemed like we ordered one of everything, we each sat down with our panini and side salad.  Wow.  Seriously, the ham and havarti panini with whole grain mustard left me speechless as I was only able to make strange noises to my friend while we inhaled our sandwiches.  Strange and satisfying utters seemed to be our only way to communicate as we sampled each one of our purchases:  cupcakes, cookies, donuts(!), corn muffins and a cinnamon coffee cake.  Pure happiness :)  

Thank you, Tully and Jen, for bringing your sweet little bakery to Dallas!

Tuesday, I took my mom to Tu-Lu's for her birthday (before Dallas was struck by tornados).  No one should go cupcake-less on their birthday, with or without tornados in the forecast.  We each ordered mini double chocolate cupcakes and shared a snickerdoole cookie.  Then we wondered why we only ordered mini cupcakes...