Hello! I took a red eye last night and made it to Florida early this morning. Red eyes are rough, living with a red head is rougher. But I digress.
I slept a few hours on the flight, but it wasn’t great sleep. So as soon as I got to Ben’s fam’s house we ate and took a nap. I love that my peeps always know how to roll out the welcome watermelon wagon!
Then, I needed a pick-me-up. So, I walked to Dunkin Donuts for an iced coffee.
I saw a turtle! And it kinda scared me. You’re not in Kansas California anymore Dorothy.
I finally spotted the Cheesy Garlic Bread chips at Publix and grabbed them up. Yep, I see why they won the Lay’s contest.
And finally, here are my favorite things from this week:
Friday Favorites
(Five) Fall Leaves. I literally found five gorgeous leaves on my run yesterday. See? SoCal has seasons! Or, a few red leaves. 
Herb Salad from Trader Joes. So herby and delicious.
This raccoon sneaker. This is exactly how it is to eat with me.
Candles. Ahhhhh. It helps me feel calm for some reason.
Men’s Health Magazine. Tons of great info on exercise and healthy eating without the “How to Get Your Man to Think You’re a Sexy Tiger in the Sack” bullsht.
Mike Bowen – who ran 58,282 for fallen Vietnam vets. (Via ABC News)
For 31 years he’s been jogging a mile for each soldier that didn’t make it home.
Now I’m going to wrap up some emails before I start my weekend 
Question: What are you doing this weekend?
The raccoon clip makes me giggle every time I see it. I’m pretty sure my cats would pounce on him for trying to run off with their food, though.
Also, I’m a fan of Men’s Health. My husband and I have been following their Belly Off diet on an off-and-on basis for a few years and the food is SO good!
Thank you for posting the link to that Mike Bowen story! What an inspiring man.
Welcome! Glad you enjoyed!
Oh.my.gosh! That raccoon! He’s like “you can’ see me, you can’t see me…now i’m going to take this and RUN!”
the thing i miss the most from living in the midwest is the changing leaves. they are SO beautiful. luckily the mountains aren’t too shabby. . .
I’m obsessed with those cheesy garlic bread chips. They are so good! Have a good weekend!
Racoons scare the crap out of me! I thought they were “awe!!!SO CUTE!!!” until I saw some intoxicated freshman dorm-mates almost get seriously attacked! ha!
This weekend… chillin out!
Had a lovely easy chit chat run with friends this morning and will be attending Grandpa’s birthday dinner before heading to join friends for a Mid Autumn run plus supper (double booked myself! LOL!). Tomorrow morning will be a run with friends before we attend the Penang Bridge Marathon clinic and in the evening, a runner friend’s wedding reception.
Definitely a packed weekend! You enjoy yours as well M!
Saw you flew in to Tampa, are you anywhere near Downtown St. Petersburg waterfront? Would live to run with you!
my 6 yr old has his last 1.2 for his kids marathon, he has soccer, a birthday party, I have my 3rd half marathon. Wish me luck!
I LOVE that raccoon video 🙂
I think I need to subscribe to men’s health.
And I know why the chicken and waffles chips didn’t win. Yuck.
Great idea reading the Men’s Health Mag. I always hate the ‘sex talk’ in Women’s Magazines.
Taking it easy over here. Can’t run this weekend so trying hard to keep myself busy!!
Do your in-laws live in Tampa—that was my old stomping ground for a while..in one of our many many moves as a kid!
Those leaves are gorgeous–I actually made an eyeshadow almost that EXACT deep red the other day–let me know if you’d like a sample!
I like the sriracha in the background of the cheesy garlic bread chips since that was one of the other flavor contenders! I guess now you can combine the best of both.
That raccoon video was hilarious! I can just picture the cat saying “What the fuuuhhh”, Haha!
Love DD iced coffee! I use any excuse I can to grab one and they’re usually $1. Score! I’m running my second half marathon this Sunday! Super excited!!
Jealous about the Dunkin Donuts coffee!!! :D:D:D
LOL at the raccoon! So so sneaky D:
I am cycling 100 miles this Sunday. It’s gonna be epic!
So, is Mike Bowen a real-life Forrest Gump?
Turtles sort of freak me out. They look all cute on TV and as bathtub toys and such, but really they’re sort of like mini-dinosaurs.
We’re still figuring out the plans for our weekend, but apartment hunting is probably on the list. So excited (<- oozing with sarcasm). Don't get me wrong; I like the excitement of moving. But the initial stages of seeing what's out there, filtering out the crap, and having your hopes dashed again and again is draining. Just give me the perfect place at the first viewing, okay?
I just realized I need an attitude adjustment. It'll be fun. We'll pack some snacks, I'll make maps and spreadsheets to get super-organized, it'll be a fun day.
Holy hell that raccoon video is amazing.
WHAT!!! The cheese bread chips won!? THOSE WERE THE WORST ONES!! So disappointed.
In other news, that raccoon is awesome. And now I want a pet raccoon.
Totally agree with you about Men’s Health: NO FLUFF! I am always reading my husband’s when he get’s it in the mail.
Raccoon cracks me up. Umm excuse me while I just get a handfull of this here kibble…
WTG to the runner man, awesome!
I also read Men’s Health! I really like the lack of fluff. It seems more practical.
Plus the Men aren’t too bad to look at either. More inspiring than some stick thin figure that I’ll never be anyway!
Plus the Men aren’t too bad to look at either. <- Yes.
That raccoon gif made me laugh so hard, so cute.
Have a great time in Florida! I think this weekend I am laying low, I think I have come down with the flu. Everyone in the office is sick so despite my best efforts, it got me too.
I am going camping for the first time in over a decade. I am kind of excited except not about sleeping on the ground. I took a nap today just incase I don’t sleep the rest of the weekend. That is a very smart idea with the Men’s Health magazine. I don’t think I’ve even looked in one before.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for posting the raccoon video!!! I had no idea they could walk on their hind legs like that. Best laugh of the day (that is until happy hour starts! 😉 )
Have fun in Florida!
That racoon clip is hilarious! Sounds like you are off to a good start in Florida. I love Florida so how can you go wrong with being there! Weekend plans, include a surprise 30th bday party for my sister and a couple good runs. Have a good time in Florida.
I’d love to try those crisps! I’m having a chilled weekend: enjoy your trip!
long run and brunching with my favorite running buddy.
Then I’m going to “fall-ify” (yes I just made up that word, feel free to make it go viral) my apartment – aka pumpkin spice/ apple delight candles, whip out the cozy fall blankets and the pumpkin shaped candy jar full of CANDY CORN 🙂
Raccoons are sneaky buggers! I think I’ve seen about five leaves in SF as well.
This weekend will be all about the long run, sleeping, lifting, and maybe a little pizza and beer to balance it all out.
I LOVE Men’s Health Magazine…actually subscribe to it for myself!
This weekend I have my last longish training run before my 1/2 next weekend. Looking forward to it!
That raccoon clip is hilarious! My sister had a raccoon come in to her house every night through the dog door and was eating all the dog food. Luckily no one got hurt. This weekend I’m studying for my CPA exam, don’t be jealous of all the fun I’m going to have while you’re hanging out in FL.