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Resting & Relaxing & Doggy Sitting

So today I opted for a rest day. While I would have loved to have gotten in a run this morning, I was just exhausted. I've run 3 days in a row and done 3 days of weights. In other words, 3 days of 2-a-days.

I could have run, but I'm fairly certain it would have been a pretty crappy one. My legs were heavy, my upper body sore, and my mind was ready for a vacation.

During lunch Jason and I had to run over and pick up our friends' dog. We're doggy sitting for a few days - Bella the Beagle. She's really a good dog, so it's not a hassle at all. In fact, our dogs will be pretty worn out after she goes home, so it's kind of a win-win ;-)

I had a hair appointment this afternoon and had to leave work a little early. But that also gave me plenty of time to get to the grocery store and still avoid the after work rush crowd. I will say that our Kroger is so sad compared to the Publix in Florida.

Clearly, no one wants to be working there, they keep changing the products they carry and don't carry, and the baggers...well...the lady today was probably later 60's, incredibly slow, but very happy to tell me she put ALL the cans into one of my recyclable bags. Oh, ok. Thank you. That'll make it super easy for me to haul into the house (rolling eyes).

Anyway, Jason and I are planning on running in the morning so he decided to hit up the afternoon master's swim class this evening. That means I have a free evening to myself. I should be cleaning, but instead I'm going to paint my nails and catch up on Real Housewives of Orange County.
 

Dinner will be super super simple: loaded sweet potato. The only thing easier would probably be cereal ;-)

Daily To-Enjoy List:
Rest day
Sunshine
Relaxing afternoon


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