Things that happened in NOLA: (once we finally made it after a 9 hour drive from Houston that should have been 5)1) a man selling me compression socks for the race told me "you're tall so I'd go with this size". I'm tall? Who knew!?
2) a 5 year old (or so) kid kicked a beach ball smack into Carrie's face (ON PURPOSE!) while we were heading to the shuttles after the race. When I asked "where's your mommy?" he yelled "I'll hurt you!" Uh...
3) somehow we were VIP and gained access to a rooftop cafe at our hotel 24/7 where we enjoyed free cappuccinos, water, Pepsi, snacks, sandwiches, and much more. We thought we were very cool.
4) I learned that penny slots let you play your $20 much longer than 25¢ slots do... but you still lose (unless you're Amanda)
5) Bourbon Street is absolutely the most disgusting place on the face of this earth. I mean it's horrific. You can smell it three blocks away; it's all vomit and urine. I experienced it Friday night and don't care if I ever set foot there again! *
6) *disclaimer from above... I will set foot on Bourbon St for the Red Fish Grille and Pat O'Brien's though. Both worth braving the nastiness.
7) I was waiting for guns to be drawn at 5 am as we were hailing a cab at our hotel. Big fight between the Hyatt worker trying to get us a cab and the taxi driver who wanted to take us to the airport. For real. I was so scared. The taxi business is no joke.
8) The people in NOLA are so friendly! Even though it's such a gross town they are still so nice. Go figure. ;)
9) I ran my first (but not my last!) half marathon in 1:41 and was so emotional about it. There were so many people holding up signs throughout the 13.1 miles. One was a 6 year ovarian cancer survivor who was genuinely thanking everyone for running for her. (The Rock n Roll Series is sponsored by the American Cancer Society) Another read "you're running for my son". Every time I saw a sign like that I got choked up and had to calm myself so I could breathe and keep up my pace! Don't get me wrong, there were funny signs too... "Go Complete Stranger" or "Worst Parade Ever". It was an awesome race! I'm so proud of the four of us (Carrie, Amanda, Jennifer and me) for doing it, and thankful to Chris for being our cheerleader and holding all our crap!
10) and finally... I had a great birthday celebration with Chris after the race... sight seeing tours, beignets, shopping, roulette playing, and food, food, food. What a way to ring in a new year! Amazing!
Carrie and Me on Decatur St by the Mississippi on Saturday
Pre-race.... 6:30 am, 3/4/2012
Tour of the French Quarter, so fascinating!
St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square
Sharing a yummy beignet at Cafe Du Monde
Inside the cathedral
2 comments:
So cool! Sounds like are great way to spend a birthday too! I'm still laughing about the kid who kicked the ball, kinda scary, but I couldn't help laugh!
Awesome job, C! Jealous of your time...and the beignets.
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