Massage and Cracker Barrel...yes please!

I decided to treat myself after the half marathon and get a deep tissue massage. I think I might have to do that after every race from now on. It was so relaxing I almost fell asleep and I really think it helped with some of the soreness, especially in my feet and back. I wish I could afford to have one of those done every week! 

My Mom went on a cruise over the weekend and was arriving home on Monday night. My Dad was going to pick her up from the bus that night and she called and suggested we eat at Cracker Barrel for dinner. Continuing the trend of my Monday splurge, I quickly said yes because A.) Cracker Barrel is one of my favorite restaurants and I haven't eaten there in forever and B.) I ran a half marathon on Sunday and figured I needed to stuff myself silly. 

My Mom's bus ended up being a lot later than expected and we didn't eat until 9pm, so I was starving! I had chicken and dumplings, fried okra, green beans, biscuits, and a sweet tea (because you can't eat southern food without sweet tea). I completely cleaned my plate and scarfed down 3 biscuits. Oh so good! I also saw this in the store and had to take a picture, I only wish it was an actual piece of candy corn and not just decorated to look like one. 

 





Tuesday morning I got up and Daisy and me headed back home. Can I just say that was the longest 5 hour drive of my life. I love going places and visiting friends and family but I get so bored on long drives, especially by myself. At least I had my Pandora 90s station to keep me company. 


 




Now I am unpacking, doing laundry, and repacking to head out once again and see the hubs. I'm excited because its been over a month since I saw him. I think that is the longest we have ever been apart since we met. 

Is it normal for your cat to judge you?

Wednesday came, and it was time for me to head back home to Mississippi. My sweet Daddy got up and made me some delicious biscuits and sausage gravy for breakfast so I could get my grub on one last time before having to cook (aka microwave) for myself again. 

Do you really think that sounds good Momma?

After breakfast I hit the road and enjoyed jamming out to the 90s pop station on Pandora, man those songs bring back memories. I couldn't get a picture of Daisy judging my singing skills since I was driving, but here is a taste of the looks I kept getting every time I belted out to Britney or Christina (don't judge)!

I'm going to kill you if you keep singing!

 On Thursday I headed to the grocery store because my fridge and pantry were looking pretty bare. I really enjoy grocery shopping and taking my time seeing what's new and analyzing each and every food I put in my cart. People, unfortunately, make this hard since I always feel like I am in someone's way. I feel like there is no longer a time I can go to the store and it be empty. Anyone else have that problem? Or does your grocery store actually make the aisles big enough for more than one person in the aisle at a time? 

 
Resting my foot is going okay, I am managing to stay off of it for the most part. When I do need to get up and walk on it, these lovely Georgia slippers take almost all of the pain away. I wonder if people would look at me funny if I tried to run the half marathon in them.





 






Side note from today's lunch...if you have never tried eating cottage cheese and cucumbers together, do it now! (That is pepper added on top) This is one of the best ideas I have had and now it will be a new craving for at least the next few weeks.