1. I had to take my car in for a recall thing this morning. I drove there and ran home. I’m pretty sure the guy who helped me thought I was crazy running away. Oh well, I got a slow 8 miles in. 
2. I randomly bought and cooked steak last night for dinner. You know the last time that’s happened?
Never.
I don’t know who the heck I am these days…
3. When I went to change into running clothes this morning I found the gu I put in my pocket for the half this weekend was still there! That means I a.) forgot to take it during the race and b.) washed AND dried it. Thank God it didn’t burst in the wash!
Confession: I am reading White Girl Problems and kinda love it. Okay, I really love it, and her. I know I’m supposed to roll my eyes and think she’s crazy but I am a fan.
My Mexican girl problem: Last night I couldn’t sleep because my feet were super cold. I can’t wear socks to sleep because one time my brother’s friend Carlos told me, “Only crazy people wear socks to sleep…”
Thanks Carlos.
Running Blogger Problem:The dealer just called and said I need 2 new tires. Since I’m driving to AZ this weekend for a race I need to bite the bullet and just have them change them instead of taking time to shop around.
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Question: Ketchup, Mustard or Relish?
Me: Ketchup. Always.
Did SR follow through on her “threat”? lol
New tires suck. I had to replace 4 last year when I got a flat and then 4 months later hit a rock and had to replace one of my tires.
Boston market used to have Hickory ketchup. Part smoky bbq and part ketchup. If I ever find it I will put it on everything!
The last time I changed my tires it was because some random 60 something man come over when I was pumping gas and showed me how “when the coppery threads are showing like this, that means you needed to change your tires months ago.” Thanks wise one!
So I did, because he seemed genuinely concerned for my inability to perceive the obvious.
Also, Mustard. The answer is always mustard.
That’s nice of him 🙂
Ketchup all the way. My mom raised me to “hate” mustard.
Bummer on having to buy new tires! Gonna have to see if I can get “White Girl Problems” on my Nook. Steak is just protein and iron!!! (love steak!)
Ketchup and mustard mixed!
Mustard 100%! But I prob don’t like ketchup cause I don’t like tomatos either!
Socks to bed! I would prob wear feetie PJ’s if my husband wouldn’t make fun of me!
Mustard…Always
Ketchup…Sometimes
Relish…NEVER
There is nothing wrong with wearing socks to bed. And if there is something wrong with it…I don’t want to be right.
Ketchup and mustard. Sorry cant and don’t usually have one only. 🙂
i’ve always had the thought that i would take my car into the shop and run home like that. i mean….it only makes perfect sense!!
Ahaha, I love how casually you threw out “a recall thing.” Way to roll with the punches!
We’re swapping locations – you’re coming to AZ and I’m going to S. CA. I’m really ticked Disney moved Tinker Bell to the same weekend as RnR AZ. Disney may need to reconsider their move because going forward, I’m likely to stay with RnR AZ since it’s my first half mary experience and in my hometown!
Back in the day I was all about ketchup. But I haven’t had it in years because I used to only eat it when I ate fast food. Then I had some after a long time without it and it tasted like pure sugar to me. I was an unwilling mustard convert and now I can’t get enough!
I will have to take a look at that book!
White Girl Problems is a hilarious book! Mustard for me!
Mustard AND relish mixed together!!
I love that book. There’s also a blog. It’s hilarious.
I have a mustard addiction…but sweet pickle relish is a close second. I used to be on the ketchup train until I watched my sister eat it with a spoon. Something did not sit right with me haahha. I would pick Louisiana hot sauce over any of them though 🙂
Ketchup! Although watery ketchup is always a disappointment.
Ummm, ranch.
I hate spending money on anything car related- payments, gas, tires, car washes. There are far more fun things I could spend my hard earned cash on.
Always Always Always ketchup!!! 🙂
Oh no…are you doing that paleo shit?
FTR – I’ve learned that Gu packets can make it through the washing machine not just once, but twice without any bursting. #pocketcheckfail
Ketchup! Love love love
Is that pocket built into your pants?! Or is it a spi belt? If it’s built into the pants, I need to know the brand, NOW!!
I live in Scottsdale so I’ll be thinking about ya tomorrow! I watched the marathon last year…so fun!!!
It’s built into the pants, not a spibelt – Brooks brand!
Fun, will I see you at the race?
Oh good! I’m going to go stalk pants now 🙂
I have friends coming in town so maybe we’ll go down and watch again! I have to psych myself up for anything more than 4 miles so you all will look like elite runners to me. I’ll scream and wave if I spy you!
You can’t proclaim that you randomly bought and cooked steak for dinner and not have someone ask you if you’re pregnant. You don’t have to answer that, a) because it’s annoying and b) because I didn’t actually ask 😉
I want to be mysterious, but I’m not that cool – I’m not 😉
Oh but see, there you emoticon winked… so that throws everything into suspicion and mystery!
Oh yes. Ketchup and/or mustard (yellow only) anytime, anywhere. Only sweet pickle relish on hot dogs (with K & M too).
I wear socks to bed only to warm up the sheets (while I’m reading) then I ditch them before I fall asleep.
Go to Costco for the tires!! Please….prices there are SO SO SO much better.
Good luck in AZ!
I just called Costco and it’s basically the same?! I know I usually go there for tires too. Not sure what the deal is…
That’s odd (same price) but maybe dealers are getting smart to the fact that they overcharge everyone!
I should have known the Monican would price-shop. Smarticle-particle, blogger girl! 😀
PS: way way way lucky that gel didn’t bust up in the dryer
Yeah, I actually felt dumb because when the dealer called me back I said no and that I’d go to Costco for them. Then, I called Costco and it was actually 20 bucks more there for their cheap ones. So, I had to call the dealer back like a dumb head…
Ketchup and mustard. Never relish. I can’t even think of it without gagging. Blech.
What do you do with Gu’s during races when you have no pockets? How many do you take during a half marathon – any?
I usually put them in a pocket, spi belt or in between my 2 sports bras so it doesn’t cut me up. I usually take 1 Gu during a half and take sports drinks at the aid stations. Oddly, I take 4 gus during a full marathon 🙂
I start with socks on in winter, but then ditch them before I sleep once I’m snuggled up (except on super chilly nights). And ketchup on most things, mustard (yellow, never dijon, uck) on a lot of things, and only dill relish (sweet is yucky). But definitely all 3 on hot dogs or burgers.
I need a good book to read!
White girl Problems. Never heard of it – I’m on it 😀
Shoot…I always wear socks! I sleep so much better with warm feet! Have fun at your race!
Relish! 😉
I just moved from Texas to Virginia and OH MY GOSH it is cold! The dampness makes it so much colder. I wear socks and a HAT to bed!! My husband started putting a pillow on top of my feet and it helps SO much! I would give that a try tonight if you can.
Crap…I can’t sleep without socks on! Even in the summer!!
I don’t like ketchup, mustard, or relish…well, maybe honey mustard.
Dr. Oz says you sleep better wearing socks!
I have to take my car in for a recall on Monday & I’m already preparing myself for the same type of phone call. Spending money on cars is the worst…
I love reading your blog!
Carols would indeed find me to be a very crazy person – if i don’t have shoes on I am all socks all the time except in the shower or if I’m swimming or something water related. I feel very “vulnerable” if my feet are exposed.
Ketchup….and I too hate it when that watery stuff comes out. Disgusting!
Use to be ketchup but now I am totally a mustard girl. (And a dash of horseradish is yummy too)
I admit … I have and do wear socks to bed…its the only way my feet stay warm. 😉
Good luck at the race! Thinking of doing the one in San Antonio!
I have to sleep with socks on, even if it is the hottest day of the year. I must be crazy.
I’m going to add that book to my must read list.
I used to never be able to sleep with socks on! But now my feet are always freezing, so I’m crazy and have to wear them to bed. Haha. Ketchup allll the way
Ew, barf. Ketchup water. I hate that.
Oh, and LURVED White Girl Problems!
Mustard, ketchup, then relish… But all three on a hot dog!
Ketchup! Have fun at the race 🙂
Ugh idk what’s worse, having to buy new tires or the watery ketchup situation.
On a hotdog – all of the above. For anything else KETCHUP.
I’ve been wanting to read that! I just went and read the first few pages on Amazon and will now be ordering. Thanks for the reminder 🙂 Oh, and ketchup on errythang.
Ugh- I hate buying new tires, and just paying to get my vehicle fixed in general!
Alway, always, always mustard. Although my husband despises it and won’t even let a drop touch his stuff!
Happy Thursday!
I hope this makes you feel better —- my tires are $500 A PIECE! I only get 2 at a time, and that breaks the bank. Hope you feel better.
Ouch. That is ridic.
Ketchup. Definitely.
NOOOOOO. Never buy anything from the dealer if you can help it. Is there any warranty on the tires?
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I hope to see you in Arizona! My fiance and I are flying there from DC tomorrow morning!
I sometimes wear socks to bed – when it is really cold. Maybe I’m crazy – or maybe I’m just Canadian.
As for condiment- mustard. I’d pick relish if it was always dill and not sweet. And never ketchup – I don’t really like it (especially with fries)
MUSTARD. I like mustard a lot. And banana peppers.
Ketchup, mustard sometimes but it needs to be dijon and NEVER relish.
Sucky about the tires, I think that is coming my way soon – not excited.
I had no idea you were Mexican!
Loud and proud 🙂
I’m pretty sure she was being sarcastic.
I just had to get 4 new tires, so I feel your pain!
…and I guess I’m crazy because I totally wear socks to sleep. David thinks it’s crazy, too.
In all seriousness… White Girl Problems is hilarious.