First sunburn of the year - The weather was beautiful this past weekend and, while I feel a little stupid for forgetting the sunscreen and I don't really enjoy being sunburned, I love that it is was warm and sunny enough to give me one.
Finishing - Sunday was the Cinco de Miler, a five mile race followed by mariachi bands, breakfast burritos, chips and salsa, churros, and beer. I have never run more than a 5K in my entire life and I was understandably terrified that I would not be able to make it to the end. However, in an even faster time than I thought possible, I finished, I was not last, and I stuffed my face with tasty food while sitting on the grass in Montrose Harbor at 11:30 in the morning. It was incredible. Special props to Ram Racing for having the quickest race packet pick up I have ever attended.
Healthy eating - I've been on a kick lately. Being bored with my heavy starchy diet and eating the same thing day after day, I've been researching new recipes and buying more fruits and vegetables to bring along to work during the day. I haven't gone completely vegetarian but I've cleaned up my diet a lot and it feels good.
The stain book - There is not enough laughter in the world for the ridiculous descriptions in this book. It is especially hilarious to listen to Dann read it out loud while I snuggle on the couch with Elise, Stella, and Miss Roxy.
The best derby in town - Which is the Roller Derby. Saturday evening I headed to the UIC Pavilion with Elise, Carolyn, Cori, and Steph. We ate stadium food, got friendly with the small children in the row in front of us, and screamed our heads off for the Fury. I definitely have a new sport that I love to watch.
Friends that have your back - This weeks special nod goes to Elise. On the train ride home Saturday night she gave me a huge motivational speech on how amazing it was that I managed to balance all of my activities (working full time, two college courses every quarter, homework, running, judo, archery, taking care of my animals, and maintaining a social life) without losing my job or getting below a B in a class. It never really occurred to me that I was doing anything above and beyond normal and I appreciated being told how great I was. She also stood up for me this week in a way that no one has in the past eight months and I have never been so grateful for such an amazing and beautiful friend.
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