Guess Who's Getting Older?

My birthday is in about 12 days, and you better believe I succumbed to making a wishlist.

I used to go out and celebrate with friends in pubs, restaurants, bars, yet now all I crave is a stress-free day with a sweet long run (running with my partner [we'll call him "A"] would be even better! Although he got an injury last year while running, I hope he gets better soon enough to run with me!) a latte, and perhaps a bath.

While you're busy thinking "Kat, are you really that humble? Is a latte and a bath all you really want?! You are so simplistic!", yes there are a few gift indulgences that I do crave and would love to have. Like really badly. Really really badly. And so I've decided to put the top 3 things that I would love to have on my birthday (whether I get them or not is another story, but a girl can dream!)

#1: Garmin Forerunner 301/305/405

There's just something about a Garmin Forerunner that says you've 'arrived' as a runner. At least in my opinion. It screams that you're serious about the sport that you call yours; that it's not just a slow, brisk run that you're doing, but a fully calculated and meticulous plan that you're following with every step you take. Sure, I may not run that many miles a week right now, but I definitely look forward to picking up the mileage especially when I start training for my half-marathon in May, and I think the Garmin will help me get out there more often as well. I will definitely need a Garmin to help record all my stats, paces, and routes, as well as keep track of my heart rate. The Garmin comes handy and helps calculate all the work for you (and I'm aaaaall about that! lol).

Amazon's Garmin Forerunner 405

Price Tag: Between $130-$350, with newer models priced considerably higher.

#2: Bosch Tassimo Coffee Machine (Pink ofcourse!)

Seriously, I don't even know how to respond to "How do you not have a coffee maker if you're an avid coffee drinker?". Seriously, I'm ashamed. I looooooove coffee. I could marry coffee if I could (in fact, I just might). However, as a broke student (I love using that excuse lol) I just always use instant coffee. Well, I am raising my standards! When I had breakfast my good friend Vanessa this week after our weekly run, I noticed she had a sweet coffee machine (Tassimo) and the shock hit me that I don't have a coffee machine. Alas, I decided to put this on my wishlist!

Now the only drawbacks with the Tassimo coffee machine, is the fact that you have to buy individual packets for every cup of coffee you make. I'm all about value and saving, so I don't know if this will sit well with my 2 cup quota per day (see broke student example above), however it is a beauty of all proportions! And get this, IT COMES IN PINK! I think I may just have to compromise with the whole quota thing, because a pink coffee machine = good in my books!

Pink Tassimo Coffee Machine

Price Tag: Between $130-$180



#3: Coach Kristin Leather Hobo/Op Art Hobo Handbag

Aside from being athletic, I'm also quite the feminine (I truly don't want to use the term 'girly girl' lol) woman who loves clothes, shopping, and yes you said it: handbags! I just can't help myself! So it seems appropriate that I've wanted this bag since November. It's just a beauty (you men won't understand) that can carry me through my personal life and professional life. To help land me a great job after I finish university (like I said, a girl can dream right?!). It's a beautifully crafted leather handbag from Coach, and it's just beautiful. That's it. That's all there is to know. I've swayed my mother into getting this for me (along with my step-dad) and can't wait to have this baby in my hands!

Coach Kristin Hobo Bag

Price Tag: I don't even want to divulge the info, it's quite pricey for a bag and my partner already thinks I'm crazy lol.

Now before you think I'm superficial and crazy, the first and only thing I want in life and on my birthday is health. Staying healthy for myself, my family staying healthy (including my fantastic grandparents that are entering their 70's) and my loving partner (who quit smoking almost a year ago!) and my friends. Without health, we have nothing. As someone who had health problems back in 2007 until 2009, I don't take my health for granted. It's the only thing we have, and that we should all cherish every single day.

I'm excited to celebrate my birthday, and hope everyone this year has a fantastic and healthy birthday as well!

Happy Running!
- K