Remember Pimp my Ride?

I used to watch that all the time.

Brother Visit Part 3

I'll text this one up too.

After our time on the beach, we spent some time at home where my sister-in-law had just gotten out of bed. I envy her.

This is Lola. My sister-in-law had her since before my brother met her. She looks grouchy, but really she just loves on her own terms. She treated me just like family in that she was nice enough to vom while I was there. On the one small 3 by 2 foot rug they have in the place. Everything else is tile, linoleum or wood.

This is Pancake, whom my brother found in a park one day. Declawed, spayed, and abandoned. She has the loudest meow quite possibly ever.

Played some video games from our youth. Yes. We beat one of the helicopter levels, but didn't get past the fourth level on expert. Also, Big Al is a snarky ass.

After going out to dinner somewhere my mom freaked out about in the past, we stopped for ice cream on the way back. I had key lime, my brother had a malt and my sister-in-law had blueberry pie. Very delicious.

The next day, we went out for breakfast, played some more games, and then dinked around the city before I took the 3:00ish train back to Milwaukee. This is the storm hanging out over the lake as I was leaving town. The photo doesn't do it justice. Also, totally picked the wrong side of the train. It was all sun.

Brother Visit Part 2

I'll text up these posts soon. I promise. I'm just so tired tonight!

See, I told you I'd text these up. After our Flugtag plans were cancelled, we walked around the beach, including through some water. 

Sorry for the veiny feet. Hopefully there aren't any crazy foot-fetishist out there that found my blog because of them. I'm thin, and I run a lot, so it just happens if I get hot. Plus, I was sitting on firm concrete, so it was slightly cutting off my circulation. Anyway, it was so windy that the waves at the pier (I would say it was about 12 feet down) were almost hitting our feet. Yes, I need to repaint my toenails, but as it was just my brother, I didn't really care. 

More sitting on the beach. The sky was such a gorgeous blue. Also, can you tell we're related in this picture? I mean, there are some differences but wow.

I was bending down to take a picture of a popsicle stick with a riddle on it, but accidentally had my camera on front facing. It turned into a funny shot, so I went with it. And yes, we did haul the backpack around the entire time.

Here's the popsicle stick. Hardy-har-har.

Finally, mini-golf at the public course near Diversey. I think my brother won, but we both had fun. After that we headed back up to my brother's apartment by simply hopping on one of the CTA buses. I've gotta say, the public transportation there is super convenient where he lives. We may or may not have kept singing "putt, putt, in the butt" the entire time we were playing mini golf.

Seen on my Run

Total mileage this week, 21 miles. Right on par with my goal at this point in half marathon training which is that I have to run three weeks of 20 or more miles, then I get a rest one with 15. I also swam for 1000 yards with Brooke on Tuesday up at the Noyes community pool. It rocked. Go cross training! Can't wait to swim again.

Construction on my run. Not sure what kind of crane it is. My dad asked if it had big wheels or small wheels, and then rough wheels or smooth wheels. I just took a picture to send to him.

Random torn up concrete around the burns common area. Someone forgot their hammer. Also caught one of my running shoes.

On Wednesday I did some speed work that ended up finishing kind of late (six miles!). Running up the hill at the end of my run I came across this sight and found it picture worthy.

Then on Friday I did the Milwaukee version of the color run. It got much worse after this when Pete, Craig and I ended up in a colored corn starch packet fight! So much fun. I'd rock the color run with them again in a second, despite the eventual shot to the eye I took.

My hair once I got home. Totally had dinner at Trocadero on the patio afterward. Adult grilled cheese with sweet potato frites. YUM.

As a side note, when I run, prior to heading out I use a neutrogena acne pad on my face and other acne prone areas that tend to get sweaty. It's still coming up a little green three full days later. I'm guessing it's from my hairline, but I guess you never really know!

Yay Baseball!

And really close parking. And friends!!

Leave Your Phone on the Table

Get photobombed.

This Stripped at Rollerderby

Mmm. Delicious.

Not overly sweet. The perfect restaurant margarita. Made for a somewhat slow morning though. Great times and great dinner at Cempazuchi with friends this weekend.

Valentine's Date!

With Pete. Thanks for the company tonight. It was fun. Mmm. Berry Me.

Yep. I'm Here Again

Brewcity Bruisers!

Mmm

Orange juice AND champagne are good for a minor cold right?

I Don't Know Why

But I love this picture... even though I look ridiculous and you can only see about three quarters of my head.

All Psyched Up!

Attempting to be as positive as possible in the face of a) having to come home from vacation and b) having to spend 11 hours traveling.

Best Seat-mate Ever!

Didn't want to curse it by posting before I left the gate last night...

This May Be the Whiniest Kid Ever

If this were twitter, I'd hashtag this #airtravelrants

Where has Becky Been?

More updates soon!

My Soup Came with Scissors

Can't Believe I Forgot this One.

ROAR!

Tiger. Roar!!

This is what Eloise would look like if she were way bigger and lived in a zoo.

It's the Jazzy Jewels!!

I'm so happy they are here. You have no idea.