Where in the World is Vera? Suisse Normande

OhMyVera reader Sarah sent in a photo of her in Suisse Normande, Normandy, France.  She was traveling with her Mocha Rouge Bookbag.  It looks like such a beautiful place to visit, I think that I have to add it to my travel wish list!

Thanks so much for sharing Sarah!

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Me and my Vera at the Marine Corps Marathon!

Last Sunday (Oct 30) I went to the Marine Corps Marathon here in DC/Arlington to cheer on my friend Katie who was hardcore enough to run 26.2 miles!  It was a little chilly so I wore my new jacket from The North Face...everyone from California who moves to a place with cold weather should have one, haha!  Everyone else probably would have thought that it was overkill.  It is great, because it goes great with my Happy Snails Bookbag! 

Here is a picture of me at the finish line expo. 

These guys ran the whole marathon carrying flags!  I can't imagine carrying those while trying to run. 

Marine Corps Marathon!

The finish line is at the Iwo Jima Memorial. 

It was a great way to spend my Sunday! 

Back from sightseeing!

Last week my parents were in town and I while I did have to work a few days while they were here, I was also able to take a couple off days off to go be a tourist with them! There is still so much that I havent seen in DC.  We were able to tour the White House and Capitol.  We also were able to spend a day out at Mount Vernon, George Washington's home.  I can't wait to see them again in December when I go back to California for Christmas! I really enjoyed having them here.

Here is a photo of me with my Happy Snails Bookbag at the US Capitol.  

Vera Bradley Bookbag in Happy Snails!

The one thing that someone would have noticed was missing from my collection was a backpack.  I have always wanted one, and even bought one once, but promptly returned it.  Large backpacks always cost too much and I didn't think that I needed one because I had my handy Jansport backpack (made it through Jr High - College! and still is around).  The smaller backpack was just too small.  I bought one at the Glendale Vera Bradley store on sale in Mod Floral Pink, but when I got it home and put my stuff into it, it was just too small for me. I really wanted a fun backpack to take to amusement parks or just when I have more stuff to carry, so a small backpack just wouldn't cut it.  By the time I decided I wanted a Large Backpack they were hard to come by.  So I kind of forgot about it because I still had my Jansport backpack.  Well, when Vera Bradley announced that they were coming out with a Bookbag, I decided that I would have to get one! Plus, now through August 15th they are only $75 (reg $92).
It was really hard to decide what color to get!  I really like Happy Snails though and it has so many colors in it, I figured it would go with a lot of things.  Plus I love navy blue, maybe it has something to do with my former employer.
Check out the photos below of the new Vera Bradley Bookbag. 

 The front of the Bookbag. 

 The back has quilted straps that are adjustable. 

 Inside there are nylon slip pockets. 

 The front has a really good size pocket with a magnetic flap closure. 

Both sides have pockets, perfect for my water bottle! 

Vera Bradley Fall 2011 Promotions

I am just going to post the photos instead of having links.  So now I think that there are 3 posts about these upcoming promos, but hey, third time's a charm! 

July 21-August 1

Calculator: Free with $45 Vera Bradley Stationary purchase!  

 July 21 - August 1

XL Duffel: $98

 August 4 - August 15

Bookbag: $75

September 1 - September 13Publish PostStadium Blanket: $50
Want to see the other posts?  Click here and click here. 
I know what is on my shopping list!  A Happy Snails Bookbag and a Mocha Rouge Stadium Blanket!