I ran 5 miles today. It's actually the first training run over 3 miles that I've done in a while and I did not take a walk break! Granted, my pace was inconsistent throughout the run (varied from 10:30 thru 12:30), my overall average pace is 11:58 (according to the watch anyway). It was a pretty good run — a bit too dark for my tastes, as there weren't enough streelamps to light the path. I'd often go into “Alias” mode and be uber-aware of what was in front of me and would look back once in a while, ready to strike if needed. Do I sound paranoid? Yes, probably — but better paranoid than sorry, eh? <\/p>\n
So what is this Post-run mini scare, you might ask? Well, after my lovely evening run, I did my cool down walk, a bit of stretching and got to my car. Then I attempted to start the car and… It wouldn't start! I mean, it would “power” up a bit and then die down, the battery light and water light both lit. So I called my sister (in a panic) and asked for some suggestions. She said it might be 'drowning in gas?' so I followed her instructions (to unflood the gas thingy? I dunno). Still, it wouldn't start. I attempted turning of the alarm manually (I have a super-secret switch) and it still didn't work. I turn the alarm back on, lock my car, unlock my car and attempted to start the car. The engine wouldn't fully-fire up. Then I got really frustrated and just turned the ignition on, and held it, until my engine finally started. *Sigh of relief* I thought that I was in the clear so I started getting outta the beach parking lot and a few blocks down the street, at a stop light, my engine died! EEEK! I turned my hazard lights on, and attempted the same procedure (switch the ignition on until engine started). I revved up a bit and drove as fast as I could home (within the speed limits of course *wink*) and occassionally putting it to “Neutral” and revving the engine when at a stop light. Obviously, I got home, but that was totally scary. I haven't the money for a new car, and I really don't want my car to have anything wrong with it (I'm hoping it's just a glitch) because I have other plans for the holiday than spend my $$$ for repairs! ACK!<\/p>\n
\nIn other news, I'm building up my DVD collection again. I have some new additions and will be updating my DVD database soon. Here's a link to my collection<\/a> and here are the newest additions (in no particular order):<\/p>\n \nScary Movie 3 \nOf course, I didn't pay full price for any of these DVDs. The first 3 listed, I got at Hollywood Video (their used DVDs). The rest (except for Harry Potter) I got via these DVD membership services, and Harry Potter (thanks to Jeremy!), I got for only $12.99 plus tax! Hurray for Dee vee dees!<\/p>\n \np.s., \nEep.. gotta go, I need to cook supper for my masters– erm, sisters! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I ran 5 miles today. It's actually the first training run over 3 miles that I've done in a while and I did not take a walk break! Granted, my pace was inconsistent throughout the run (varied from 10:30 thru 12:30), my overall average pace is 11:58 (according to the watch anyway). It was a read more
\nMean Girls
\nMaster with Cracked Fingers (Jackie Chan)
\nFist of Fear, Touch of Death (Bruce Lee)
\nThe Chinese Connection (Bruce Lee)
\n13 Going on 30
\nLove Actually
\n8 Mile — ROFL. Don't ask… I got it for my brother, the wannabe rapper. j\/k Jeri!
\nWilly Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
\nLara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life
\nAnger Management
\nStarsky and Hutch
\nand…
\nHARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN — w00t! <\/p>\n
\nI nearly forget that I got these 3 as well (all for $21 shipped!):
\nCharlie's Angels
\nLeon the Professional International Uncut Versions
\nTomb Raider <\/p>\n