Friday, February 01, 2008

some random observations and a question

(That's right- another post already. If you haven't been here for a few days, scroll down to see a video of and post about Henry.)

Today I just wanted to share a few random things-


-Thank the maker that Lost is back on!!!! It may sound quite pitiful to many of you who have more exciting social lives, but Lost night is like a date for Bill and me: some time set aside to do something together that doesn't involve kids or work or money or cleaning and provokes our brains a little bit. I thought last night's show was AWESOME- (but that could just be because there has been no new television to view for months.) New questions, new creepy characters, new allegiances, new leaps forward in time... yippee!

-Did you know that a venti hot tea at Starbucks costs the same amount as a grande? No kidding. I know most of you are coffee drinkers, as I usually am, but this week for some reason coffee has sounded unappealing. I've been ordering a white tea (supposed to be good for you for some reason) with some skim milk, and today I upgraded to a venti for the same price. February is going to be a good month, I'll tell ya.


-To those of you who are runners: what brand of shoe do you wear? I've been wearing Nikes, but they seem to wear out so quickly. I got my most recent pair in October. I run/walk maybe 7 miles/week maximum, have taken weeks off here and there, but I seem to be getting shin splints already. Anyone have a shoe that they recommend?

5 comments:

Eileen said...

I never got into watching Lost. I did watch a few episodes early on, but missed so many that I just never got into it. I know a lot of people are happy it is back on though.

New Balance have always been good running shoes for me.

Anonymous said...

i'm so with you on the LOST thing. sadly, dave and i missed our date night with it last night. pooh. i ended up watching it on my computer this morning. it was still exciting but not quite the same.

Leightongirl said...

I buy Brooks shoes. Nice support, very lightweight and they seem to hold up. I've also been told to write the date of purchase with a sharpie on the back of the shoe, and replace every six months...

Drama Mama said...

The LOST thing. Kyra got me hooked. I watched a whole season in two days this Xmas.

It's crack. I love it.

I'll have to try the tea thing. My friend is after me to start on the green tea thing - for the antioxidant thing - but I can't get off of the damned cappuccinos.

GClef1970 said...

Brooks all the way for me.
But, go to a store specifically for runners and get them to look at your old shoes, watch you walk, etc. I knew that I pronated but didn't find out that I only do so on my LEFT foot! And, I also discovered that I have some of the flattest feet on the face of the earth and needed a really wide box (front of the shoe) in order to give me the best support.
Seriously. Take care of your feet and go do this for yourself. Get fitted properly.