Day 14: Endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don't shoot their husbands...

"Endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don't shoot their husbands..."

-Elle Woods

Can you guess the quote? If you guessed Legally Blonde, then BINGO! This is one of my favorite movies. Whenever it is on the TV I just can't bring myself to change it....I'm a big Reese Witherspoon fan. The first time I heard her character say this I just laughed, but I have actually come to use the quote as a reason for why I exercise. I mean, it's true! Doesn't it make you feel all cheerful or at least good after you run around doing something fun or have a dance session or whatever you fancy for a bit?

Now for today's photo... I went running this morning! I did about 5 miles and it felt absolutely wonderful. It was a great way to start off my last weekend at home before spring semester starts. I have not run since the beginning of December when I did the St. Jude Half Marathon, and I have missed the trails and running with the wonderful running buddies so much.  *By the way I am still taking donations on my St. Jude page until January 31! (Sponsor Website)* After, we went to brunch at Corner Bakery Cafe, my favorite. Now, I feel the best I have in such a long time and I am in such a good mood that I feel like I could spend the whole day in the sun wasting time and having fun. Maybe that's what I'll do!

So to tie things all together I have a challenge for you all. Let's make ourselves happier people. If it's as easy as just going out and throwing a ball around, taking a walk with people you enjoy, have a dance party in your kitchen with your family...whatever gets those endorphins flowing, get off of the couch and do it because life is too short to not feel the happiness they create!

For some inspiration here are a few of my favorite songs from my running playlist that really get me moving:

"I Like How It Feels" by Enrique Iglesias
"Domino" by Jesse J
"Supermassive Black Hole" by Muse
"Hey Hey Hey" and "I'll Be Waiting" by Michael Franti

Enjoy and get moving!
Anna