Overdue weekend in Boston

Happy Mother's day to all the awesome

mom's out there. Including mine.

A weekend in Boston was over due.

I spent Friday resting up but Saturday-

I got my run on. I needed to test my

legs since my big race is coming up this

weekend. Yep-15 big ones. But I bought

something to try and help me.

Compression sleeves. Did they help? A little.

They work enough that my pain is mild and dull.

They helped enough to allow me to knock out 6 miles.

I finished my run and devoured a Life Alive wrap.

Hot & Healthy Bachelor if you need to know.

I got my act together and ran over to Casey's for

her birthday pub crawl. It was a Golf theme and 

everyone did a great job fitting to the theme.

My tan is ridiculous. It's more like a farmers tan/burn.

I was going for a country club housewife look. It 

worked. 

I checked out of the party after 5+ hours drinking. 

I tried to detox this week so 5 beers over 5ish hours

was enough to make my trek home interesting. 

I was apparently really tired since I passed out in my

get up and got 11 hours of sleep. Think that's enough?

I wanted to take George for a nice hike today 

to see how he would do. He still hates people

and gets pretty scared when he sees anyone.

But he did great! He was a rock star on the trails.

Everyone stopped me to tell me how beautiful he is.

And I agree. So we hiked the trails. Sniffed around.

Saw some cool trees and nature.

But George was a hot dog. And he refused to drink the

water I brought. Was he holding out for Evian?

Nope. He was holding out for the local creek water

that he also decided to just lay in to cool off.

I didn't blame him.. I was wishing I could join him.

It was a great mother's day spent with George. Now

I'm off to do Sunday things... laundry and cleaning.

YAY!

Surprises and the missing.

I've been a terrible blogger lately.

Seriously- the worst. But I'll keep

at it.

I went to Maine over the weekend to 

celebrate my dad's 50th birthday! It was 

a surprise party. And boy was he surprised.

He thought he was going to dinner with friends

and making a stop to sign up for a weapons

permit. I'm not joking. I am from Maine after

all.

Here he comes!

We celebrated all night long.

There was cake.

With my his face on it.

And me and Lily took some photos.

Sometimes she likes to look scary while holding

my purse.

Then she gives a weird glare after she says- I'll only take one

if you spin me and give me a cookie. I said ok.

Then we danced the night away.

I spent my entire Sunday searching for George.

He ran away after a scare and we spent 11 hours

searching the woods of Maine for him. It was a 

terrible way to spend a Sunday. But he came home

scared and cold.

This week is off to an interesting start.

I have to a take a break from my running

regiment due to injury. Always seems to happen.

It just means back to the elliptical. And I'm 

not mad about it.

The birthday blues

It's kind of a bummer when your birthday is over.

Today I have a birthday hangover.

I think it's because I was on my death bed yesterday.

I didn't enjoy the day.

I somehow worked through the entire day.

It was tough. But I did it.

When I got home I wanted carbs for dinner.

Carbs heal sickness.

I had a recipe I wanted to try.

I present:

Pasta Al Pomodoro

aka- tasty homemade sauce.

Recipe:

olive oil

1/2 onion

4 garlic cloves

pinch of red pepper

28 oz can of peeled tomatoes- I used crushed

basil

butter for the pasta

1- start boiling the pasta water

2- chop onion and garlic. Coat another pan with oil and cook onion and garic.

3- add pinch of red pepper

4- add can of tomatoes

5- simmer for about 20 mins.

6- cook your pasta on the other side.

7- add a little bit of pasta water to tomato sauce.

8- Enjoy with lots of cheese!

9- Put them together.

It was so tasty and exactly what I needed.

I added a little sugar as well. I like sweet sauce.

Then I enjoy some birthday happiness.

That cake you see is peanut butter and chocolate.

My favorite!

Thank you roommates for the awesome loot :)

This magazine will come in handy at the gym!

Fear not! My hangover will be cured by birthday celebrations this weekend.

Coming Home- Homecoming recap

Monday again?

At least this past weekend was special.

It was my Homecoming weekend at UMaine. This means a weekend with lots of friends, food and bevs.

I worked a halfy on Friday and car pooled with Nancy.

We made a couple of pit stops.

Sonic and to pick up Katelyn.

We have our priorities straight.

We checked into the classy Black Bear Inn for a weekend of mayhem in Maine.

We made/purchased a new friend along the way.

Cave Tot is his name. Partying is his game.

This little guy was a gift from Sonic.

aka it came in my happy meal.

He hung out a lot this weekend.

We started our trip in style by visiting with the girls of Pi Beta Phi.

Drinks and lots of pictures.

Then it was time to hit up 2 of the 4 bars in town.

Drinks, dances and most importantly a tot to show us a good time.

I showed off some dance moves.

Shortly after this dancing shot it was time for bed.

We had some rest and a nutrional continental breakfast for strength.

Then it was time to tailgate!

No- we didn't really watch the game. We walked around the entire parking lot multiple times to visit people. Oh and have bevs. It was nice to see everyone and meet all the new Pi Phi's. Fresh faces!

Lots of boots were worn and lots of hugs were given.

We had a nice time. Tot even met a few new faces.

There was a gathering for all the alumnae to meet the newbies.

We had a great turn out! Thanks again to Avery for being such an awesome lady!

She made all this happen. Of course with the help of the entire chapter.

After we filled up on junk food, it was time for the final round.

It was time to get ready and get fabulous.

Emily put on a miming performance for awhile.

She actually put on a few performances. Katelyn helped with this one.

We took a lot of photos.

It was basically a photo shoot for an hour before we went out.

We danced on the traditional table.

And someone took some candids of me being a tough guy.

It was another epic evening! There was a lot dancing and sweating.

See- I did do some form of exercise.

Sadly- there isn't much evidence this night existed. I assure you- it did.

We rounded the trip off with a visit to Pat's before hitting the road.

Luckily I only ordered chocolate milk because the service was pretty bad. So were the swarms of flies.

Tot still enjoyed his time there.

I had a really fantastic weekend with friends and it was the perfect way to kick off my birthday!

I always have the best time hanging with Katelyn and Nancy. You guys rocked my socks this weekend.

I can't thank you enough for "making" me go!

It was a pleasure to share a room with Kately, Nancy, Erin and Durkin.

I hope we do it again!

Now I need your help. I'm going to dedicate a post to getting freebies. Do you have any suggestions or websites you use for free samples, surveys or giftcards?