Attempt #2

Yesterday was another amazing day here in Boston, I think the temps reached close to 60!!! I took advantage of the nice weather by going on a run with Evan. I guess everyone else had a similar idea because the streets were packed! It was actually kinda annoying at points, but I still managed to get in a good run. 


Evan stayed with me for the first 2 miles and then headed home, while I continued to run for 6.2 miles. Here are the splits:


Distance: 6.2
Duration: 54:30
Mile 1: 9:49
Mile 2: 9:13
Mile 3: 8:22
Mile 4: 8:37
Mile 5: 7:52
Mile 6: 8:53
Mile .2: 1:40


Running these past two days have regained my love for running ( I was getting a little burnt out with all this cold/snowy running and treadmill running). It was nice to be sweating for once outside on a run. I cannot wait for this spring!!!


Ok, on to the questions.....


Where and when were you happiest?
I can think of two times; the day Evan asked me to marry him and the summer after my senior year in high school when my 10 best girlfriends rented a house on the beach in Cape Cod. That was one CRAZY week!!!


If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I would change my hair because it is SO thick and frizzy. I wish it could be straight and silky.


What do you consider to be your greatest achievement?
Finishing grad school!


What is your most treasured possession?
My computer!!! haha


What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?
Being stuck in the house for a LONG period of time.


Where would you like to live?
California


What is your most marked characteristic?
Friendly/outgoing


What is your greatest extravagance?
Going out to fancy dinners!!!


What are the qualities you most like in a man?
Funny, good looking, kind, caring and sensitive


How would you like to die?
In my sleep as an old, old women


Who are your favorite writers?
J.K. Rowling, and a variety of others...currently loving the book "Sarah's Key"by Titiana De Rosnay and "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen, but I haven't read any other books by those authors.....


Who are your heroes  in real life?
I would say a mix between Jackie Kennedy and Hillary Clinton. Someone who has the grace, beauty and style of Jackie, but the brains and drive of Hillary!


What is your motto?
"Live like you are dying." I know it is corny, but I think it is important to think about every day!


I would like to hear from:
Taking Back My Twenties
Runner's Kitchen
Early Morning Run


I leave you with some pictures of last night's second attempt at bowling at Sacco's Bowl Heaven and Flatbreads Pizza in Davis Square. A few weeks ago I went there with my family, but was really bad at bowling. I am happy to report I had a comeback last night and actually beat Evan in a game! Afterwards we went to a local bar to hear some music and dance. What a fun night with friends (and good food and beer!).

Ommegang: AMAZING!!!

Flatbread's pizza!!!

Fun night!

Off to pack for San Fran!!! Not sure what my blogging will be like this week, but I will be sure to get a few good runs in and take lots of pictures of amazing food, wine and beer!! Have a great week!!!

In Response to....

WOW what a day! It was 50 degrees here in Boston, crazy. It was a beautiful spring day! And what better on a beautiful day than go for a run! I ran with the DreamFar team on the streets of Brookline and Boston. We ended up doing 7 miles in 62 minutes. It was one of my favorite runs this winter (probably because it was most like spring). The weather was great, snow was melting and I felt good! Today had me looking forward to spring. Plus tomorrow is supposed to be even nicer! Do I hear another day of running calling my name....

A few bloggers have started this Q&A session, Tenaciously Yours graciously asked to hear from me. I decided to do half the questions tonight and the other half on my next post. Here they are:

What is your idea of perfect happiness?
My idea of perfect happiness is feeling successful in what you do, being with the ones you love and drinking great wine and eating good food!


What is your greatest fear?
Failure and being lonely


Which figures do you most identify with?
Claire on Modern Family because I like to be in control, try to be perfect, but it doesn't always work out as planned. I also have a lot of people in my life who can help me laugh about it!


What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
Being Type-A.  While it is very useful sometimes, other times I wish I could be more spontaneous.  


What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Acting like they are better than you and being rude.


What do you most value in your friends?
Honesty and loyalty


What words or phrases do you most overuse?
Like, Incredible


What is your favorite journey?
Going to San Francisco this weekend ; )


What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
Forgiveness


What is your favorite occupation?
Not sure, still trying to decide......


What do you dislike most about your appearance?
My nose! I have hated it since I could look in the mirror!!!


What is your greatest regret?
That I never went on a semester abroad in college


What or who is the greatest love of your life?
Evan!!!


To be continued......


In other news, Evan and Laura sent me this article.


What do you guys think? 


I am a little nervous because I don't think I can make those new cut offs. Looks like a charity it is, maybe run in 2012?!?!


Off to relax, but before I leave here's a pic of my yummy dinner: Old Bay chicken with couscous and broccoli 

Happy almost Friday!