Dallas Weekend Part II (Still Feb. 9)

So my super-supportive husband drove me to Dallas last weekend so I could run the Dallas Half-Marathon (I've been talking about running a full again, and Rob gives me The Look). I've been checking my email inbox all week long waiting for the race pictures to come. It was a beautiful day for a run, and I had a really good race. I ran very conservatively, and even took walk-breaks every 4 miles (this was against my competitive side's desires). And despite all these precautions, my time was only two minutes longer than my Baltimore Half time. This was thrilling, because I was NOT pregnant when I ran Baltimore, and I DID push myself that day. It was nice to have such a measurable proof of how my running has improved.
It was also nice just to be in a big city. I really miss it. We ate Thai food, and it was really good. Much better than anything we can get in Little Rock. I miss good restaurants. Rob also endured the Galleria for me (gianormous shopping mall). Don't I have a great husband?
After the race, we drove to Plano and Rob took me to Melanie Lane, where he grew up (how much do I love that?). Sandy claims that "Beky" is still engraved on the mailbox, but I couldn't see it. I later realized that I neglected to take my sunglasses of while looking, though, so who knows? It may be. The next Glade to visit Melanie Lane will have to check--without wearing sunglasses!

Oh, and I had to take the candy heart quiz Heather showed us. I, too, am a sucker for these things. And Rob will laugh when he sees this:

Your Candy Heart Says "Get Real"

You're a bit of a cynic when it comes to love. You don't lose your head, and hardly anyone penetrates your heart. Your ideal Valentine's Day date: is all about the person you're seeing (with no mentions of v-day!) Your flirting style: honest and even slightly sarcastic What turns you off: romantic expectations and "greeting card" holidays Why you're hot: you don't just play hard to get - you are hard to get

What Does Your Candy Heart Say?