Gooood morning and Happy Monday Tuesday!  (I really tried to get this posted yesterday…)

How was your weekend? Does anyone else enjoy the fact that I ask these questions as if someone out there actually answers?! I know you people read this every once in awhile, so feel free to come out of hiding and say hi!

I’m actually at work typing this up since Russ was nice enough to let me borrow his iPad, and how about those Xfinity Hotspots?! They are a real gem.

Friday

Friday I worked most of the day, so nothing exciting on that front.  After work, Russ’ mom joined us for dinner.  I don’t even remember what we ate, but check out this beautiful dessert that my mom made:It was her first time making a fruit tart and not only did it look beautiful, but it tasted AMAZING.  I loved the custard that was underneath the fruit.  Next time she makes one, I want to try making the fruit design on top.  Oatmeal designs are getting old 😉

Saturday

Saturday morning started with a workout that left me sore for 2+ days.  I told Russ that I would do whatever workout he was doing, which was back and biceps.  I used all of the “man” machines with him and then we did a quick + effective interval workout on the treadmill.  We only ran for about 20 minutes, but we were doing 1.5 minutes at the fastest we could, then 1 minute at a slower pace.  For me, that was 9.0 (30 seconds), 9.3 (30 seconds), 9.5 (30 seconds) and then 7.0 (1 minute).  Towards the end of the intervals, I was running 9.3, 9.5, 10.0.  I felt really crappy after that workout, but I felt crappy before hand so I’m going to chalk it up to dehydration, not enough sleep, and pushing myself too hard.

Then I worked all day and vegged out on the medical bed during my breaks.

Saturday was one of those typical summer Saturday nights.

Super dark picture. Sorry.

My friend, Bobby, and his roommates had a housewarming party at their new place in Manayunk.  Bobby, Christine and I were the three best friends there ever was in college, so I was excited for the party. The new place is big with a yard(!) and they had a lot of people at the party. We didn’t actually end up getting to the bars since there was so much going on at the house, like corn hole, drinking games, and catching up with Christine, obviously 🙂  And Russ made a lot of new friends with the other people there.  Boys are so good at talking to other guys.  It amazes me.

Sunday

I had grand plans to sleep in on Sunday, but I was wide awake at 8:30 so I got up and took the neighbors dog for a walk since I’m doggy sitting this week.

We got off to a rocky start, but we’ve become good friends over the last few days.

And then a breakfast that I actually worked to make pretty:

And then Russ and I went with my dad to the Kosher butcher and bought a lifetime supply of meat.  You can never have enough pastrami, right?

The rest of Sunday was spent at the pool, doing my thang (baking my skin, lightning my hair, and saving lives- the usual).

I think that catches us up.  Just for fun- here is a picture of Russ after he accidentally flung hummus into his eye.  He was trying to show me that he can eat hummus with his fingers and it ended up in his eye.  Haaaa!

And here is breakfast from this morning.  My dad and I shared FRESH (as in just-layed) eggs, raisin toast, peach and cherries.  And coffee!

Lastly, I need to say that I was in complete shock when I heard of Robin Williams’ passing.  He was a part of my childhood and has always been one of the best actors and comedians.  Depression is something that can affect anyone and someone close to you may be suffering.  Offer to listen and always be kind.  You never know what demons other people carry.

Have a great day, and if you can, do a little thunder dance for me!  The skies are looking dark, but there is yet to be a drop of rain!