It's Friday and It Feels So Good!

Last night, I ran that 10K.  It was one of those dying kind of runs.  You know, the kind where you really would rather just quit and go hide somewhere because of the shame that goes along with quitting...

Anyway, I had signed up for that She Runs LA race and it had to be completed by 7:00pm, Eastern time.  There was a storm a-brewing off in the distance, so I figured I needed to get moving.  I also figured (incorrectly, I found) that the clouds would cover the blazing sun soon and it would be an awesome, windy run...

So, I ran in the blazing hot sun for 3.5 miles (it was 97 out when I got home from work and was out shortly after that) with humidity that felt like it could drown you.  The clouds finally did their job when I was past the half way point!  Prior to this, clouds were blowing through, but they were skipping right around the sun...how does that happen?!  If it's a cloudy day at the beach, the clouds are right on target.  I was a half mile from finishing when I ran by the house and John had just gotten home so he ran the last bit with me.  According to my Garmin, I finished .15 miles before the Nike+ GPS.  I'm going with the Garmin because it's never steered me wrong in the past.  Nike+ GPS isn't quite strong enough for those of us who live out in the sticks...it loses reception every now and then, so that was frustrating.  Even after it told me I finished, I loaded it online and they said I had completed 9.99K...BS I did!  According to the Garmin, I was at 6.35 miles already at that point.  I will not be using Nike+ anymore for runs...

Now onto...

1. If you could buy any car, money not an option, what would it be?

That's so tough...

A BMW M3.

A 1950's Corvette in candy apple red

 ...and a brand new Z06 Corvette, in canary yellow.

An Aston Martin...

Why hello there, Mr. Bond...

Why not add in a Bentley too??

2. What was your worst first date ever?

My worst date ever...

Well, I went to prom with a friend.  It was his prom, with all of his friends and everything at HIS SCHOOL.  All night he sat at a table playing cards.  Oh, I was mad!  John actually went with a girl that went to school there too, so we have a really cute picture of the two of us from that night when we were just youngin's all dressed up.  We have the picture up in our house now.  At least John danced with me a little bit, my date, never did...
I'm still friends with the guy that was my date, but we learned that we were definitely better off as friends.

A picture from that prom night with some of my friends...kind reminds you of easter eggs, huh?  And please ignore the hair...

3. How old were you when you fell in love for the first time?

17-18.  I wish I'd picked a better guy (not the one above) because that one ended up being mean and not worth it.  But I learned many valuable lessons from our relationship.  I wasn't usually the kind of girl who got serious in relationships when I was younger.  My mom cried when I broke up with a boy when I was 15 that I dated a few months and I was like 'mom, really?  I'm 15, it's not like I'm going to marry the guy'...and that was my attitude through most of high school about boys...

4. When was the last time you reconciled your checkbook?

Um...never?  I really don't think I've ever balanced my checkbook.  I know, I know, I should, but when you can go online to check on everything and know how much money should be in there, I figure that's good enough.  Plus, I write like 2 checks a year...

5. If you were going to fashion a "Wanted" Ad for a best friend, how would you word it?

Wanted: An awesome lady who knows how to have fun.  Must not take self too seriously (like ever), be able to laugh at themselves and see the humor in ridiculous situations that come about in live, must love going to the beach, boating, and other outdoorsy fun, must have a no-drama policy, have a love for life, be understanding, honest and trustworthy, be there in the good times and bad, and love my dog, Lily.  Goody two-shoes need not apply.  I'm good natured and fun, and usually follow most of the rules however, I don't need a judgmental friend, I need a real friend.

If this looks like you're kind of fun, you might be a good candidate :-)

Have a fabulous Friday ladies!!!  Yay for the weekend!!!