My Thursday evening run was sheer perfection. Seemingly overnight, spring has exploded across Southeast Nebraska. The trees and flowers are blooming and the air is permeated with their intoxicating scents. Mix that with people grilling out, mowing their lawns and a breeze from the south, along with blue skies and a beautiful sunset and you have the perfect spring night for a run.

I didn’t want to go all day. I spent most of my drive home (all 10 minutes of it!) bargaining with myself that I would run tomorrow. I managed to talk myself into the run. Some notes:

• I took a different turn than my usual route: it added an extra half mile, but a lot of it was up and down hills. It was fun! I liked “getting lost” in my own neighborhood. I also ran a lot faster on this run. Hooray for improvement!
• I love Spring in Nebraska. It gives me hope. The renewal of life, the warmth, the sunshine. Love it all.
• I have a 3rd date on Saturday. Should be fun!
• Last night at Corky, there was a couple who kept chatting me up. Specifically the guy. He told me (and his girlfriend) that I was “as cool as shi*.” And then he told me that I “was what, 25?” I told him nope, I was 32. And he said I was lying and made me spin for him. It was kind of strange. We talked about dating, and he said he would set me up with his friends except that they were “all fat losers.” Um, thanks anyway? So odd.
• Corky again tomorrow night and Sunday afternoon. Busy weekend ahead!
• The Lincoln Marathon is rapidly approaching on Sunday May 4th (Star Wars Day!) I’m feeling much more prepared. Phew.
• I changed my avatar today. I dig it.
• I used my new Sonicare Toothbrush for the first time. My teeth feel amazing. Rookie move by Melissa: I took it out of my mouth BEFORE I turned it off, leaving a splattering of toothpaste on the mirror. The mirror has been windexed clean. Whoops! I don’t think I’ll make that mistake again!

Have a wonderful Friday Friends!!