Wow - upstate NY, what's good? Oh, you want to show me all weekend long? You're on!
Friday afternoon began post-work, when I picked up my race packet for Saturday's 15th annual Last Run 5k. The process was well organized and the volunteers were friendly and helpful. Swag in hand, I headed to the Shaker Meeting House, with a like-minded friend, on an earnest search for the perfect tree topper. Motivated by the belief that there is much to look forward to, a star was the goal. We left empty-handed, but confident in the knowledge that waiting for the perfect beacon of light isn't always a hopeless act. |
| Sonya Kitchell |
I stopped at the grocery store on my way back to the DelSo and got the fixings for pizzas. Within 90 minutes, I was back in my car, boys fed and lipstick on, heading for Hudson and dinner at Swoon. I met two friends, one old, the older even older. We had a super dinner. The ambiance was cozy with a kind of blurred around the edges feel to it like a sepia tinted photograph. From there, it was to Club Helsinki for a show which was disappointingly abbreviated for us due to the leisureliness of our meal. And this was Friday.
Saturday was productive, yet remarkably unhurried. I even snuck in a visit to Marshall's! I must admit, I'm becoming more accepting of spontaneity and surprises, something more easily accomplished when they both bring positive wonder. Have I mentioned recently how fortunate I feel? Blessed, I tell you. Have you read this? If not, please do it now. I'll wait. When you're done, let me know who that sounds like.
Anyway, in the late afternoon my running ladies started gathering and we headed to the race course. Dang - it really was cold! The excitement warmed us a bit and we watched the fireworks, itching to run. It was a great night, just a little wind, or rather a lot of wind but only in a couple of concentrated areas. The lights were magical. We celebrated post-race at the Wine Bar and Bistro in Lark. My Prosecco was perfect and our beverage was the perfect time filler before we picked up our takeout at Jewel of India. We opted for this place over Shalimar because I spotted a 25% off take-out orders coupon in the TU. Price for our evening out in Albany? Maybe $50 each including race, drinks, and food.
All quality - other than the lamb, that is. That was the toughest thing about the entire weekend.
Sunday was recovery in the morning and indulgence in the afternoon. For the second consecutive Sunday, I did yoga at the Yoga Loft in the DelSo. Yes, I can walk there. Following yoga, there was a little mad dash to get to the Madison for the noon showing of Muppet Move, but we made it with far too much time to spare. I'd honestly prefer to miss some of the trailers. Post-movie, it was cookie baking and laundry and then a solid 4 mile run that felt great other than that pesky discomfort I've taken to think of as my IT band issue.
The cure for that running "injury" and the other demands of a true weekend? That would be the hot bubble bath I'm just about to slip into with some quiet music, dim lights and thoughts filled with appreciation. What a great weekend, what an incredibly blessed life.
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