I had some format issues on the blog this week, where all of a sudden things that should have been centered were showing up on the left. AGH. I got some help from another friendly blogger in my Bloggers Gonna Blog FB group, but in the meantime, I'm trying out some new Friday Five formatting (umm, chances are you wouldn't have even noticed this, so IDK why I'm pointing it out). But, in a newb move I have a few things I need to update in my coding, so hello Internet research.
Anyways. Happy Friday. WE MADE IT! I've got wedding 1 of 6 for 2016 this weekend, and it's the only one in which I'm a bridesmaid! So, my weekend is jam packed, but bring it on! I'm hoping a low key week next week will balance out my weekend, so I'll have plenty of things to recap on Monday, but in the meantime...drumroll please, my Friday Five.
one // Last Saturday was a day trip to Presque Isle State Park on the shores of Lake Erie. I biked 40.5 miles, while my friend Stef roller-bladed & then lounged around snacking on the beach.
two // We found a new winery // cidery (Knockin' Noggin) on the way home & stopped for a fun tasting & a glass of cranberry lemonade cider. We spent an hour or so listening to live music on their outdoor patio before hitting the road again to make it home around 10PM. BTW, this place was so fun & there are two other wineries nearby, that were already closed for the evening.
three // Eek, I just signed up for TWO more races.
1 is a trail 5K (or 10K - I get to choose the day of, but let's be real) on Sunday. Yeah, as in like 2 days from now. It's put on by REI (AKA good swag) & I figured it would be a good practice run for my other race, the Two Face 10K.
If you remember, a week or three ago, I asked for advice on which race to run. Well, honestly, I really wanted to pick the triathlon. But, didn't want to commit myself to the intensity of training it would take to race well. Not that I think I can fake my way through 2 back to back 10K's, but, I have low expectations as far as my trail running skills go. So, y'all might get yourselves a race recap for my trail 5K come Monday!
four // Work blew up yesterday, like this one issue bubbled over into more & then my whole day was consumed with figuring out contingency plans until our IT department can drive out to solve this issue. NOT a quick fix like we initially hoped. Needless to say, I was excited I already had plans to grab drinks with friends after work. Margaritas help everything.
five // Scenes from my trail run after work Monday. I managed to get lost...again, but still had a good time, and I think I finally figured out where to turn for the trails I'm trying to find. Seriously, there was a sign for every trail except the one I wanted!
Happy Friday Friends, if you missed it, I hit publish on a hard post yesterday, some thoughts about the chaos & shootings as of late. You can find it here. Otherwise, I'll see you back here Monday. :)
What are your weekend plans?
Been on any adventures lately?
Tell me something good - it has been a rough week.
Yes, margaritas tend to solve a lot of life's problems. After being inconsistent with working out/generally living a healthy lifestyle, I managed to do both of those things for a week straight, which is my good thing of the week! Positivity is definitely fostered by putting yourself and your health first.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Danielle
afloat on a full sea
Wahoo for working out! It really does seem to make the rest of my day go a bit smoother. :)
DeleteAt least your smiling being lost :)
ReplyDeleteI hate work issues. I had to stop for iced coffee for my treat after work this week. Its been a tough one for everyone.
I was having issues with my pictures showing up on the side as well... what did you learn? Anything helpful? I saw its working now for some reason but curious what you did if it happens again in the future.
So, the original thought was that I had overloaded my blog with too much coding, since everything is defaulted to go left anyways. But, then it returned to normal...without me doing anything? Still trying to make some changes, but I'm pretty much computer illiterate, so it's slow going.
Delete<3 Sorry that you haven't been having a good week... :( I hope this weekend is relaxing and peaceful.
ReplyDeleteI think trail running is one of the best ways to get those anxious thoughts out of the head.
Today I'm going to do so much baking, and I wish I could send you some. Baking is always therapeutic for me.
Oh man, I would hand over my address if I thought cookies would mail well! Haha. Thanks Emily, the weekend was definitely better. :)
DeleteBiked 40 miles?! Holy Moly!! Way to go!!!
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Thanks Darcy!
DeleteWhat...cranberry lemonade cider?! That sounds amazing I want to hear more about that!!!
ReplyDeleteIt was so good, it was actually cranberry cider + lemonade cider, and when I asked the bartender what his favorite was he told us it was this & then made us a glass. He was so right. It tasted just like it!
DeleteGirl, you are a racing queen! And 40.5 miles?!?! That is insane! And wait... please tell me your friend didn't rollerblade 40.5 miles because that's even insane-r, haha!
ReplyDeleteI hope your weekend has been 100000000000000x better than your week! Hugs to you! <3
Oh LAWD NO. She did about 13 miles & then beached it until I finished up. I was only about 30 or so minutes behind her.
Deletei'm not a fan of margaritas, but i am with you on alcohol fixing everything hahaha. hope your trail run went well!
ReplyDeleteI want to be mad about that...but it just means you would never try to steal mine. Haha.
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