Man, I miss having a normal schedule that allows for weekends off. Weekends have this magical air about them--so many possibilities for memories to be made and fun to be had. This past weekend was no exception. It sure made it hard to go back to work last night, but how could I be in a foul mood after such a perfect Spring weekend? It was glorious.
Here's a little recap in a few pictures and a few words.
We enjoyed lots of Ole Miss baseball. Lots and lots. A few beers, a Bloody Mary or two, lots of fellowship with friends over our favorite pastime. Baseball just makes me happy. I love Spring weather, I love feeling the sun on my cheeks, I love smelling the grills all lit up for hamburgers and hot dogs, I love cheering for my alma mater. I love everything about it. And I especially love enjoying with the people I love the most.
top left: Me and Faye. top right: the most glorious sight on Earth, Swayze Field
bottom left: the view from the Rebel Club seats. bottom right: me and my love in our happy place.
My 5K was Saturday morning...I didn't say much about it pre-race because, frankly, I wasn't ready for it. Having pink eye and being partially blind for 2 weeks prior to the race put a damper on my running schedule (I know...excuses, excuses) but I was determined to just do it and finish it. Although I finished with the pace of a quick turtle (36:11), I was proud of myself to make it across that finish line. It equals out to about the 12 minute mile I run on a treadmill. The worst part? My iPod Shuffle died after the first song...womp womp. It was awful. I'm not a good runner without my motivational music. But any who, we finished it. I crossed the finish line with my sister, which was special to me. And now I have a time to beat next time. Can't wait to keep training! I must say, I'm proud of myself regardless of my snail pace :)
top left: me and Katie, pre-race. Scared to death! top right: our 5K buddies, Matthew and Lizzie!
bottom left: sweet thing was waiting on me at the finish line! bottom right: WE DID IT! Our post-race excited picture :)
It was a great weekend, the kind of weekend that you just want to pause, because you can't bear to let it end. I needed some recharging and refocusing, for sure. Work drains me and sometimes takes my focus off what really matters, so those precious few days are much needed. I love extra quality time with my sister, my boyfriend, and my best friends. That's one thing that makes my heart the happiest.
top left: post race victory meal--my favorite Boure burger. top right: Library with my favorite, Rebecca.
bottom left: typical pic with the Roomie. bottom right: gorgeous sunset over Vaught-Hemingway. Thank you, Lord!
Well, girls, I'm headed to bed, with thoughts of this past weekend's wonderfulness floating around in my head. That should make for some pleasant dreams, huh?
I'm off tonight, so I'll be scrambling around town later this afternoon to finish up our final details for Lindsay's shower that is this weekend. I can't wait! I sure hope your Tuesdays are off to a wonderful start.
Oh, and by the way...I'm 25 followers away from the big 5-0-0, and I've already decided what my milestone giveaway will be. I can promise you're going to want to take part in this one! Send some new readers my way so we can get to my goal :)
Happy Tuesday, chicks.
20 comments:
So proud of you for getting out there and doing it! You are such an inspiration my dear! So happy you had such a great weekend! xoxo
Looks like a great weekend!
YAY!!! so proud of you for finishing the 5K! Wasn't so bad, was it?
You're weekend looks perfect. Weekends like that are good for the soul.
Can't believe you are almost to 500 followers. Look at you go!!
Congrats on the race! Just going out there and doing it is awesome. Have a great week =)
love all the pics! looks like you had an awesome weekend, Rach! congrats on the 5k! :)
Way to go on your 5K!! I'm so proud of you!! :) And don't you worry about the pace - you finished without music, and that alone is highly commendable!
And may I just say that you look amazing in your post race photo! I always look frizzy and pink - haha :)
And yes, I will gladly send peeps your way!
yay for you on completeing the 5k! I would have been SO mad that my ipod died! I am worthless without it!
Congratulations on your 5K; don't worry about your time - just be proud of yourself for getting out there and crossing the finish line! That is an awesome accomplishment!
I can't believe it's baseball season (kind of) already - bring it on! heeeeeyyyyyy, batter batter.
Great job on your 5k! Your weekend looks like it was just wonderful!
You're a rockstar. Love you!
You are going to hit the 5-0-0 in no time! I love love love spring weekends. So glad it was a great one!
Way to go on your 5K. That's a great job! And I'm so excited for you to reach 500 followers, that's such an amazing milestone!
I started reading your blog a few weeks ago, but just started following today...now you are even closer!
Looks like a fun weekend...I love a good Boure burger!
way to go on completing the 5k!!
Oh, so good! I need to get some motivation to start running - i hate it SO much. It has never gotten better with time or anything like that. I'm about as slow as a herd of turtles marching through peanutbutter, so we'll see how well it goes next time i try to race anyone!
Good job on finishing your 5k WITHOUT music ... I wouldn't have been able to do it!!!
Congrats on your time! Seriously, not shabby, girl!!
I hope you have a fantastic week love!!
Well, I'm sure impressed that you finished the race, I don't care how long it took. You go girl!
You always sparkle in your posts and I can feel your excitement. Glad you had such a great weekend.
Kudos to you my dear!
Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend! Congrats on the 5K! I've never ran one before, but my goal is to do that in 2012.
Way to go on the 5K lady!
when ever I run a race, my nike plus app doesnt work or my music. so annoying.
but congrats! now? get back out there and do another :)
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