I didn’t wake up until 10:00 today.  It felt weird. But nice.  Not setting an alarm to get up early and go run.  

I feel like I’m coming down with a cold, so I think that was part of the late wakeup.  I piddled around the house and read through a cookbook, looking for recipe ideas for when my parents will be here next week.  Finally decided I had to go for a run, get some fresh air and clear my head (for other reasons).  

Nothing like a relaxed run, just me and my shoes, touring around Seattle.  I did a 4.5 mile run, down to Puget Sound, took a break to sit on the rocks and take in the scenery.  I normally run through the Sculpture Park, but don’t stop to actually sit and relax.  I finished my run through the market and downtown.  Which were CRAZY with holiday shoppers— i certainly could’ve picked a different route, but it was kinda fun dodging people.  (And I secretly enjoy the weird looks I get from people wondering who in their right mind would run through the crowded sidewalks.)

Speaking of shopping….mine has not begun. Or even been thought about much.  I’m still not sure how to go about my gifting since we’re not going home to Kansas this year.  

It’s a lovely, sunny day out, so I figure I should finally shower and go wander around our bustling city.