Friday Freebies and Fun Stuff

So my Friday is starting a bit differently this week…

We thought it had been a very quiet Hallowe’en.  We had only the building manager’s little friend to Trick or Treat, and we spent a quiet evening, and turned in just after 11 p.m.

At just before 3 a.m. a real ruckus started up out on the street... loud voices, running, then eventually yelling, a fight, and police cars.  I am sure it was well after 5 before we were able to go back to sleep. 

When I woke up at 7:15 I didn’t feel like I had had enough rest to do my regular workout, so I went back to sleep and it was 8:35 before I woke up again.  The workout can wait till Saturday.  The Captain is still sniffling, and I am still avoiding it!  Rest is key I think.

I plan to have a nice breakfast with The Captain, pack up a picnic lunch and then head to our golf practice course to spend some time outside today.  Should clear my head and be fun as well.

I want to share a couple of things I am excited about this week.

It’s getting very GREEN in here!   These little goodies arrived in the mail yesterday while I was at work and were a very nice surprise awaiting me when I cam home.

The new made in the U.S.A.  Gettin’ Lucky Green bra by Handful, and a pair of neon green Swiftwick running socks.  Awesome. I won both of these items in giveaways.

I am reading an autographed, softcover, unproofed copy of Tom Venuto’s new book,  that he sent to me to review.  I am loving it. I already am following one of his programs with my strength training.

I found these Cossack boots on sale at JC Penney in Sequim, WA last week, on our way to the ferry terminal to return to Canada, and was very pleased with the sale price.  Then I was offered a scratch coupon by the clerk, to see if I got a further discount, and when I scratched it, the amount of my discount was just more than the price of the boots!  I was so excited!  Yes, I did pass along my good fortune by making a larger than normal charity donation that same day.

I am joining the #300ADAY Challenge – and although I cannot currently do 100 pushups, this is going to give me the impetus to work on that. I love love love pushups and normally tack on 3 sets to the end of my strength workouts.  Check out Dai Manuel’s challenge if you are interested.

Have a fabulous Friday!

Did you have a quiet Hallowe’en where you live?

Any November challenges grabbing you this year?