Invoking the Brunch Rule

So finally today, I used the brunch rule, and boy was it worth it. Had brunch in Soho with the boys at around 2pm. Had a great Margarita while sitting outside on a Soho sidewalk on a hot day. Tas-teee. Then over 4 hours later, I had a drink at home. Well within the rules. So far, so good.

Almost Blew the 30 Day Challenge!

When making up the rules for the 30 Day, 1 drink maximum, Challenge, there were some scenarios I did not anticipate. For instance - free drinks. i have never been one to turn down a DOH, otherwise known as a Drink On the House. How could I turn that down? G and I had a sangria at our new fav outdoor sidewalk cafe, and, as a gesture of our continued patronage, our waiter offered us each another one "On the House". What to do, what to do. Came close to blowing it, but instead we just asked for one more to split. And by splitting, I mean, I had 2 sips! Unbelievable control. So the challenge is still on.

Out-of-Life Experience

Ever have an out-of-body experience? Well today I had something similar. I would call it an Out-of-Life Experience. It was like I was plopped down in a life that was vaguely familiar, but belonging to someone else. I went through the day completing tasks that I seemed very removed from, as if checking off a todo list for someone I did not know. I felt unconnected to everything around me.

? If you are waiting for an epiphany here, there is none. Just taking note of Surreality.

Run, Run Away

5th run today since starting up again after the MCL tear. Ran 5 miles, and it is getting much easier! I no longer feel like my leg is going to cramp and/or collapse under me when I finish. This is good.

My Vastus Medialis muscle in still vastly atrophied though. And this even though I was weight bearing pretty much from the onset of the injury, and have been doing leg extensions since week 3. Maybe it is due to relying on the knee brace for support?

Does this count as one drink?

Jumbo Pomegranate Margarita as seen next to a regular size. I am counting this as one drink because, hey, I could have gone with the Mega size . . .

Drinking Accessories: Straws

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Optimizing the one drink challenge with cool straws. These are stainless steel, and mimic the flexible neck of a plastic straw.

Steel Straw action shot.

Attenton-Seeking Sandals

My Farylrobin Wakiko sandals are constantly trying to
get in the photo. Here, unbeknownst to me, they suceeded.

They are my favorites this summer.
They also come in tan and an awesome bronze, which you may be able to find on sale online by now.

Imagine my surprise when I returned home from a run to find a small group doing a photo shoot for them at my building entrance in DUMBO.