Friday was like any other day. I got off work early and headed home to finish packing for my trip to Longview. Then, I headed to church for a social event. I hung around until 7:30pm and then got on the road to Longview. I was making great time until . . . . I was stopped by a DPS officer. Along 59 North, the speed limit changes frequently from 75 to 60, back to 75, then 55 through various towns. Apparently I wasn't paying attention to the signs(I was engulfed in a podcast by Jillian Michaels). Then I saw the red and blue lights. When the officer approached my car, I was fumbling around like an idiot looking for my insurance and drivers license. I haven't been stopped in 10 years! The DPS officer did his thing and graciously let me off with a warning! I am so lucky. I thanked him graciously and wished him blessings for his service. Whew! That was close! Needless to say, I paid attention to every sign after that.
I finally arrived in Longview at 11:30 and went straight to bed(I was staying with my cousin and his family).
Saturday, the alarm went off at 5:30am and I certainly didn't want to get up. But I didn't drive 3.5 hours not to race. It was a small race on a concrete trail through a well shaded park. The temperature was perfect, well as perfect as you can get being August in Texas. I ran without my GPS watch nor music. I ran "naked". My cousins and I all started running together. No man left behind- right? Well I had quite the spring in my step, and I was feeling good. I pushed myself and quietly pulled away from them and the crowd. When we made the loop I passed a woman who said, Hey you're the 3rd female. I wasn't expecting to hear that so I kicked it up a notch and took off. The top 3 women(and men) to finish were to receive a trophy! Not just a medal! I was pumped! I crossed the finish line and was greeted sweetly by the staff of Mountain Supply(they sponsored the race). I felt like a champ! Even if there were only 60 runners!
Before the race(me, my cousin's friend McKenna, Ryan and JR)
Such sweet glory!
After the race it was time to eat! We were starving and landed at this tiny mexican food joint called Mi Casita. It was AMAZING! I HIGHLY recommend if you're in the Longview area, you dine there!
Customers left these comments and drawings which were displayed under the glass!
This restaurant had a "salsa bar"!!! OMG I was in love! The green chile was my favorite! I could have drank it straight!!
FOOD PORN!!! Those potatoes were absolutely amazing!!! Not pictured was a side of their homemade pan sausage. Holy tastebuds it was so good. And not because I was starving!
My cousins got their famous french toast. They served real maple syrup in Crown Royal bottles!! Cool!!!
After the best breakfast I've had in months, we headed back to the house for a much deserved nap! After our nap, we played outdoors just like country girls should!
Saturday evening we met up with some of my cousin's friends for dinner and drinks. We went to a local hibachi restaurant. I love dinner and a "show".
Our chef was quite engaging and had us laughing the entire time!
The chef was quite engaging and made us laugh the entire time. I have a hilarious video of me attempting to perform the same type of hibachi chef skills, but the stupid thing won't upload! boo!
After dinner we went to my cousin's girlfriend's house to have a drink, chill and watch the fight. I'm sorry to those who blinked while watching the fight, because you missed it. haha
On Sunday we went to church and then lunch. After lunch I headed back home. I met with my small group and then went to the grocery store. By time I got home I was exhausted. I didn't do meal prep. That will wait until Monday.
Goodnight loves!
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