I'm Just a Girl

No, I am not about to quote the line at the end of “Notting Hill” where Julia Roberts is pledging her love to Hugh Grant. Nor am I quoting the song from Gwen Stefani although I do love that song! I’m just stating it for me. I have often in my adult years thought of myself to be more of a tomboy than a girly girl. Although one of my oldest and dearest girlfriends growing up said that she always thought of me as a girly girl. This was over a conversation that we had on the phone while I was shopping for accessories for an outfit for Jon’s banquet and me telling her that I was scared about having a girl! The irony!
Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE girly things. I just don’t know how to truly wear them. Yes, I can name the latest fashion styles and even the designers. I swear I was the first to get my subscription to InStyle magazine when it first came out! I have since stopped and replaced it for Runner’s World Magazine. Get where I am going with this? I am not into buying designer labels unless it is Asics or Nike. Armani? Dolce and Gabbana? Coach? Juicy Couture? OK, Juicy for me is what my running hat is after a good long run! Squeeze that puppy and let the juices flow! Yuck! The latest watch Tag Heuer-nope!…Garmin please! Hey, it can rival! It has a GPS, a digital running partner and a heart rate monitor. The latest hair accessory…a black Nike hat with my nicely coiffed pony tail flopping about.
And yes, I am a snob about them. I will only wear Asics running shoes. Why? They are the best! When I go to my running group on Saturday mornings you can bet I am looking down to see who is wearing what shoes. Going to races for me is like going to the Oscars- of running shoes! Who are you wearing? Look at those colors, designs, etc. And my biggest issue when going on a run or especially to a race is what to wear. What color shirt? Should I wear my capris or tights? Running shorts or the latest fashion among women runners…a skirt? Yes, I did say a skirt. It is kind of like the tennis skirts but they are designed for runners! Trust me! I accidentally looked at a skirt only to be told that it was a tennis skirt. There is a difference! Such a hard decision. And I struggle with mixing designers, I mean brands. Do I dare wear an Asics shirt with my Nike skirt? And did I mention that I have a pair of socks to match almost every outfit! OK, now I sound like a girly girl!
However, I am more comfortable in a pair of shorts, t-shirt and running shoes than a cute little ensemble. Trust me, if I could I’d hire a personal shopper, I would. Although I would tag along because I do LOVE to shop!
So yes, I am just a girl. Just a running girl who is trying to keep up with the latest fashions…in running that is! :)