Weekend Edition: Clamming FAIL

I learned that these work a lot better than

this.  Yes, that is electrical tape.  We used medical tape the first time and walking the 10 feet to the bathroom once was enough to show that wasn't going to hold.  Unfortunately the electrical tape didn't fair too well either. 

I ended up using a regular band aid which does quite cover the whole cut but works well enough. Plus it was the only thing that fits under my toes.  I can walk fairly well with the tennis shoes in short spurts.  I am most bummed about my injury because yesterday I had a great run.  Last week I signed up for the Sea Legs Shuffle.

The brochure says 10 miles but I am doing the 5K.  I signed up pretty much to get a cool shirt with that lobster on it.  It was 3 miles so it cannot be that bad right?  Well, I haven't really run that much lately.  I was doing 5 miles twice a week just to prove I was still capable.  Then I took about a 2 week break.  What can I say?  It has gotten quite hot.  Yesterday was the first day back.  I did 3 miles and it felt great.  Now running is not going to be happening in the near future.  I just hope my foot heals up soon enough so I can practice a bit more before August 7th.

Being injured does have it's advantages.

I made the waffles but Mr. J came up with lunch, leftover potato and white beans made into hash and topped with eggs.

Dinner was a hamburger and kale chips.

He has also been doing some mad cleaning.  I don't know where this man came from but I hope he sticks around even after I stop hobbling around.  

Out of Commission

Today was suppose to be so much fun.  Mr. J and I were going to venture out clamming again.  We had beautiful weather.  After lunch we hit up two beaches without much luck.  We found one clam that was big enough to keep.  We decided to go to one last area. 

Bad idea.  

This portion of the coast was really rocky.  We were being careful but not careful enough.  Not more than two minutes after arriving I stepped on a rock and it really hurt.  At this point we had already decided to call it a day.  It was way too difficult to move around all of the rocks. 

Well once out of the water I was cleaning off the sand from my feet and noticed I had blood all over the bottom of my left foot.  Thanks to our little adventure I came home with one clam and an inch long cut on the bottom of my foot. 

In case you were wondering cuts on the bottom of your feet are not fun.  I think I need some ice cream.

Friday's Favorites: MAIL

Mail this week has been amazing. We all know about my little joy of the mail. Most days I am excited to see what has come, even if it is just junk.  I get satisfaction sorting through it.  This week though was simply H.E.A.V.E.N.  Each day has come with a little surprise to really brighten my mood. 

Monday - Yes, no mail came up today but since we were gone Friday before the mail was delivered we had a two day pile up waiting for us. The fun item in today's pile:  Netflix sent us The Dilemma. 

Tuesday -  Last week before taking off for the weekend I ordered two dresses online from Five Bamboo.  I love wearing dresses in the summer.  They are super quick to put on in the morning and they are a step up from shorts or jeans.  I always have trouble find ones I like though.  I am have a big chest and only certain styles work. Kath mentioned Five Bamboo on her site a while ago and then offered a 15% discount. The dresses are reasonably priced to begin with but 15% they were a steal. I love discounts.  Plus, it's free shipping if you spend over $100. 

I ordered on Friday morning and it was at my house on Tuesday.  Super speedy!  The customer service was fantastic when the website was acting up and they sent a cute freebie bracelet with the order.  Basically, I loved the dresses on their own but all the extra incentives made this a great deal, purchase, experience, mail find.

Wednesday - Free coupon for BareNaked product.  Yep, that was a treat. 

And, the FedEx man dropped by with a very special envelope containing our Food and Wine Festival tickets for October.  This is our third year in a row attending the Grand Tasting and lets just say its one massive feast. 

Thursday - I got a book order.  I am in the traveling mood, and wanted to get some more information about some upcoming trips.  I love researching all of the possible activities and food adventures before a vacation.

Then, there was another package.  Vermont Peanut Butter trio.  Let's just say that these are a bit more like dessert than the typical sandwich spread.  Chucks of chocolate, dried fruit, and seeds are complements to these delicious peanut butter.

Friday - So we don't get mailed delivered till after lunch so I don't know what surprise will be waiting for me.  Even if nothing special arrives I think this week has been pretty sweet. 

Another great thing about the mail this week is what didn't come. No bills!

Happy Friday!
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