As some of you may know, I am a volunteer for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. While I'm still currently working on my first wish, it has been an incredibly rewarding experience. I've been able to see through MAW videos and my own interactions how much these wishes mean to the children. Wishes can be anything from trips to Disney World to a new gaming system to swimming with dolphins, but they all provide the same thing-hope. Hope, strength, and joy that are much needed for children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Without donations from individuals and businesses, MAW wouldn't be able to continue doing what they're doing. While they accept donations year round, the foundation also holds several big fundraisers. Their summer fundraiser is the Walk for Wishes event. I decided to help rally together my running (and walking) buddies to see who would like to contribute to this great cause!

Here is a little information on the event. Please feel free to click on the link to visit the official Walk for Wishes site. If you have any questions about the event or Make-A-Wish in general, please email me! Thank you all soooo much!

What: Walk for Wishes 2-Mile Walk/5k Run
Where: Normandale Lake Park in Bloomington
When: Saturday, July 14th, 2012
5k Run-7:30-8:30 am
2-Mile Walk-8:30-10:00 am
Why: To raise money to grant wishes!
Cost: $25

I'm going to venture a guess and say neither...

We've all seen that guy. The one who is wearing a belt while his pants are hanging around his knees.

Working downtown, I see guys like this waaay more than I would ever want to. (Which, mind you, is never. I'd be perfectly content never having to stare at another guy's boxers hanging out of his pants again.) It got me thinking that question: Is wearing the belt for fashion or function? The clear answer is neither. A belt's main function is to assist in holding up someone's pants. Judging by where their pants sag to, it is either not doing its job or there is user error. I'm going to say it's user error on this one.

It can't be for fashion either. Most guys wear plain black or brown belts. If a guy is feeling particularly stylish, his belt might have studs or some other embellishment. Either way, 9 out of 10 this belt is doing nothing for his overall look. This is where I ask for your help. Can anyone get me a legit reason why people wear their pants like this?? Honestly, I'd like to know. I'm always so befuddled when I see these people, and often have to bite my lip not to sass them and get in a fight. (I'm telling you-these random thoughts are hard to contain!)

So if not for fashion or function, why?

My good friends Krissy and Miguel just got married in Mexico. It made for the most amazing vacation in Playa del Carmen, and I will never forget it! It seems only fitting that I make this week's Friday Favorites my faves from Mexico. It was my first time in the country, first time swimming in the ocean, and my first time staying at a fabulous all inclusive resort! So without further adieu, here are my faves for this week!

Favorite Group Shot

In the 3rd floor hot tub




























Favorite Picture of the Girls

Cathy, Nikki, Evey, and me



























Favorite Picture of the Three Roomies

Cathy, Smoody, and me at the wedding reception



























Favorite Surprise Moment

The surprise mariachi band Miguel's cousins bought for the wedding





























Favorite Shot of the Bride and Groom

The happy couple during their first dance!