Maiden Voyage!

Yesterday was pure enjoyment!  I left work at Noon because I felt I deserved it. This is how my afternoon/evening was spent:

• Nordstrom - bought a dress! 
• Running - headed back to LC and went on a 3 mile loop.  Poor planning on my part.  This loop involves a very large hill, on the main road into town.  I started out around 1:45, and soon realized that it was HOT out.  This resulted in me having to walk halfway up said hill.  So. Embarrassing.  I know I stare at every single person I see running alongside the road.  So when I am the runner, I like to have good form, speed, and a non-grimacing look on my face.  Yesterday was quite the opposite.  I think I looked like the Geico caveman trudging up the hill. 
• Home - Now this is where things turned tragic for about 25 minutes.  It started fine, but then it came time to load up my kayak.  I can get it in just fine, however I have to use these stupid ratchet straps to secure it.  I don't know why these are so challenging for me.  But they are.  And when I struggle with something I tend to throw a hissy fit.  But after 25 minutes of struggling and cussing and stomping around, I got it figured out and was on my way.  I then realized I forgot my paddle and had to go back home and get it. 
• Kayaking (!) - Maiden voyage was a success!  It was a work out this time.  Bonnie and I put in at the LC bridge and paddled down to Paradise Point.  Minor heart attack when a speed boat drove by.  We were both sure we would capsize when the waves hit us...but it turned out fine.  Oh and I had another minor heart attach when a butterfly flew in my face.  I hate bugs.  We returned 2 hours later, starving and tired.  No pictures because my co-kayaker said she would "cut me" if I took her picture.  Although 1 weirdo sunning herself at the beach when we were launching did take our picture on her camera phone.  No lie.  Odd.
• Food and friends - Delish food and beverages were in order for the warm night!

(Here is where I would post a picture of our beverages, but I am getting an error message because I am posting this from work and our brower is no longer supported by Blogger.  Lame!)