Tonight, I let Kevin convince me to go to a restaurant with no website. I was very skeptical about this, but he was persuaded by online reviewers. I was persuaded by the fact that I was so starving that I didn’t want to waste any time Googling more restaurants.

So I said,”Do you have a good feeling about this?” Kevin said,”yes.” So off we went!

Me: “They don’t even have a real sign.”

I’m really not that snobby, but isn’t that a clue that the restaurant changes hands often? Haha.

Luckily, my husband knows about three things that can get me to shut up very quickly. Chips, salsa, & guac! Don’t you always choose Mexican when you are the HUNGRIEST? I love that you get the chips & salsa right away so you don’t starve to death. And because of his great love for me, Kevin James always orders me the guac or avocado even though we are always warned it’s going to be an extra charge.   It’s a healthy fat! I needed it before I began consuming fatty fatty fats.

Speaking of fatty fatty fats… come to mami!

Ok. So I loved it. But I’m just going to say that the cheese factor was out of control. I’m very stingy with myself about cheese at home. I sprinkle. I don’t douse. This was doused.

Boy, I was feeling pretty good that I had just finished running 10.03 miles at that point. Probably canceled out at least half that plate.

Look at the cute old people! I had to make haste to take a picture before they left, but you’re in luck – took them a while to get their coats on. Also you can see the las caras (faces) on the wall. They’re so clever.

I loved the cozy environment. Totally won my heart. Of course, I had to ask Kevi,”Which would you choose… Las Caras or Hacienda Colorado?” Hacienda Colorado was way fancier and had massive Diet Coke cups, but I think I’d choose Las Caras. I like the small neighborhoody vibe!

Back at home, I was making nice with Boyd. We were getting along sooo well – I think it freaked Kevin out! I really do love that little freak.

And then… all of a sudden he started gagging right in my face! I was about 4 inches away. Kevin raced him outside, and turns out he puked up a sock. Gross. Probably one of my sweaty running socks. He’s completely clueless and doesn’t see a doggy treat if it hits him on the nose… but sweaty socks are a different story.

I think he was trying to get back at me for yesterday….

I was planning to take him the 2 miles out & back route we usually take through the dog park. The 2 miles turned into a 5k which turned into a 5 mile which when we got lost turned into over 7 miles. That might be a personal distance record for the Boykin! He wasn’t really that pleased about it. In fact, I think he dislocated my right shoulder from all the pulling and yanking around I had to do. When we run into the wind, I literally have to drag him behind me at times. I’m sure it’s comical to watch.

We’ve noticed that Boyd will not come to me to go outside any more. Do you think he is hinting about something? If I stand at the door with leash, he ignores me. The second Kevin walks over, he is ready to go. He hates me, guys. I’ll admit I probably overdid it with the 7 miles, but he likes our normal Thursday & Friday half-day-at-work jogs! He loves seeing the other dogs and the bunnies. And I give him food while I’m cooking all the time. Why have I not won his heart yet? I’m used to being the favorite so this really stings. I know he doesn’t like it th at I make him sit & stay, but I think he’s overreacting!

By the way, I had another job opportunity come up today. I randomly applied and they contacted me back within 15 minutes. I then had to return their call, but it went to voicemail. So I spent the whole afternoon agonizing about them calling me back – which they haven’t yet. That’s how I ended up doing a totally uncalled for 10 miler. I was just hanging out at the gym waiting on their phone call. I was literally trying not to run too hard so I wouldn’t be out of breath when I answered the phone!! And guess what Miss Genius did? I ran in my new shoes again! I hadn’t run in them since the race, but I thought I was only going to do a few miles. But I did a stressy 10, and earned myself a nice little blister. No high heels again for the office tomorrow. Boo.

What are you doing this weekend? Guys – my in-laws are visiting for the first time!! I don’t even have meals planned for them. What’s my problem? Maybe if I’d stop with the extra long runs, I’d have time!

Also, the school asked me to come in tomorrow or Monday so we’ll see if they get back to me soon!! They’re looking for a long-term sub starting in February! It could be so cool. I need to chill out about it though.

What do you usually order at a Mexican restaurant? Once I get past chip, salsa, & guac – I’m pretty clueless. I used to always order grilled chimichangas back in the day, but there wasn’t one in sight on this menu. I ended up going with that combo plate – not really sure what all I had on there!  I just picked a number.

How do you think I can win Boyd’s heart? I have to make him like me better than Kevin. Without sacrificing my iron rule. Haha.