I ran my 12K yesterday in.. 1:26. Average. But considering I did it without running for a month prior, and there was a Steep Ass Hill the first mile, not too shabby. L really shone too and we were both exhilarated afterwards. We promptly celebrated with a breakfast pizza at Rose's Cafe: http://www.rosescafesf.com/food_and_wine.shtml.
BTW, this was the Emerald Nuts 12K Across The Bay. They are the title sponsor of the event Runner’s World magazine calls “the best bridge run in America!” It's the largest footrace across the Golden Gate Bridge and this year treated upwards of 5,000 runners to spectacular views of my San Francisco.
First, we had to take a shuttle from Fisherman's Wharf at 7:15am over the Golden Gate to Sausilito to be dropped off(Actually, first I had to get up at 6am, which believe me, was not pretty. There were a few "crap!"s to be heard I think.). From there the 1st mile was a steep hill(It was a sonofabitch, but I ran it all the way up!) up to bridge level, ran across the GG Bridge(Here my bridge-o-phobia kicked in and each time I looked left or right to see the view I experienced vertigo so I looked straight ahead most of the way. What a waste.) down into Fort Point, through Crissy Field and back to Aquatic Park/Ghiradelli Square. With the last day of winter an absolutely gorgeous one, it turned out to be the most scenic run I've ever done. I was tempted to snap a picture for you guys but I didn't want to lose momentum. So I've included pics from their website for you. hehe. It REALLY looked like this yesterday guys! And you can see the Sausilito side. My quads are killing me today but it was absolutely worth it; 
although I would say the t-shirt is pretty lame..
Nonetheless, it seemed the perfect way to celebrate the last day of Winter!
Happy St. Patrick's Day kiddies! I've already begun celebrations by adding a shot of Bailey's to my morning coffee(I'm not kidding.). But really, that's about it for me. I'm done.
If fact, my girl L and I are going for Indian Food in the Mission tonight.
(Damn.. this Bailey's is goooood. I hope no one can smell it on my breath!)
To try to ease some of the stress I was experiencing yesterday, I've decided to discretely take a half day from the office. w00t! Wish me luck that I don't waste it by shopping or watching Oprah instead.... Although a matinee of V for Vendetta would be hot.
** Edit: So, hey. I think that Bailey's is getting to me.
When you hit Clocky’s snooze button, he will roll off of the nightstand, fall to the floor, and run around the room, searching for a place to hide. When the alarm sounds again, you have to get out of bed to find it and turn it off. He finds a new spot everyday, “kind of like a hide-and-seek game”.
At my birthday dinner:
M: So I had an unsuccessful booty call last week.
Row: Don't believe it. How is that possible?
M: Well, I called him and he said he was busy and wanted to raincheck.
Row: *gasp* Who turns down booty?
M: Yeah. I was so pissed. I just said "whatever.." and hung up.
T: Wait a minute. So you gave him Booti-tude?
D: Has that made it onto urbandictionary.com ??
Row: Oh that is sooo going on my blog!
Row: I think we spend far more time In here than we do Out.
It could've been Jessica Alba. I don't know what on earth she has to do with the Oscars, but who cares right? The hair is fabulous. And if you're hot, you can rarely go wrong with Versace; although her bust area is a little too squished down and awkward to strike a perfect 10 for me.
It could even also be Zhang Ziyi. I loved this black and white Armani number.. except... oh hey.. Molly Ringwald called. She wants her choker back.
But Felicity seems an amateur to this woman. Many of you are already aware of my Uma infatuation. But how do you argue with this? Who works a nude/fleshtone frock(Atelier Versace) better than her? The coloring, the hair, the smoky eyes? I was WOWed.
Personally, I think she has redeemed herself for the Lacroix debacle of 2004...
Despite all my jokes and all the ribbing, I am quite often very proud of you, and wish I could give you the world. Thanks for being there when I had that meltdown on Half-Dome. Thanks for introducing us to Blokum( I don't even know 'em!). Thanks for laughing along with your crazy sister. *muah!* I love you...
It's gone! It's gone! My deformity is gone!
I remember clearly I still had it yesterday. (I had grown quite accustomed to my ganglion cyst's presence. At meetings I would stroke it like a pet cat. *cue Dr. Evil voice* "Yess... Tell me more..." ) But today, while discussing my upcoming surgery with a co-worker, I looked down, and it was gone. No lovely lady lumps to be found! My wrist is a little swollen and slightly tender, but really none worse for the wear.
It's disappearance has ellicited quite a variety of responses...
