Weekend Reflections and More

So I'm just now getting around to my weekend post, so I figured I'd combine thoughts about my weekend and the beginning of the week....

Saturday morning started off a bit slow. I had every intention of waking up early and getting a run in. I was honestly dreading my last long run before the half marathon. My goal was 10 miles. Slower than my expected pace, but I blame the hotter weather.

Not exactly the performance I was expecting one week prior to the race. I've been having a few foot problems lately, but they actually didn't bother me at all during this run. I had minimal soreness post-run- all felt fine except for some pain in my calves. My expected race time is a 9:30 pace.... Say your prayers, people!

After my run, I gave this sweet boy a bath! He needed one like two weeks ago. He was hating life when I first started out, but the shampoo felt good on his itchy skin. Poor guy has the worst allergies. Luckily, we found some Burt's Bees conditioner for dogs, and I swear by it! Sawyer loves it too! After his bath, we slapped his bowtie on, and all was right with the world- he loves dressing up. Sawyer's adoption birthday is coming up in a couple of weeks. I got him in 2011 and am so thankful for the joy, laughter and lessons this little big guy has taught me.

 I took a little post-run and post-dog bath nap, and Aaron and I met some friends for din din. We all wanted to try Goro & Gun. We perused the menu earlier in the week and opted to try the duck, which you have to order 24 hours in advance. "Herbert" the duck, was fantastic, and the place comes highly recommended, not to mention they have some pretty sweet cocktails. After that we went to a bar downtown and had a few drinks. We made it an early night.

The following morning, I figured I owed it to myself to have a sprinkle donut (okay, I lied, maybe I had two), which I managed to enjoy outside in the beautiful weather with a nice, big cup of coffee. I am loving the weather we are having right now and am taking full advantage of the sunshine and perfect temps.

 We enjoyed the rest of our Sunday by getting a bit of shopping in and some errands done. I woke up Monday morning to some beautiful sunshine and my new coffee cup below. Thank you, roomie! She didn't know it, but she made my day. Yesterday was the anniversary of my grandpa's death. That was our last picture we took before he passed. It was taken during Christmas, and we were both matching! He will always be remembered for the gentle, kind and loving person that he was. I think about him frequently, but he is specially remembered this day every year!

So remember, enjoy every second of this short little life. Maybe it means taking five minutes out of your morning to enjoy your cup of coffee outside. Maybe it's taking the effort to strike up a friendly conversation with that person you see in the elevator all the time. Maybe it's taking time to remember everything you have to be thankful for!