Friday Five

1. I'm running in the Rock 'n' Roll Philadelphia 1/2 Marathon on Sunday. Seeing as my last real long run was the 13.1 miles I ran in the ODDyssey Half Marathon back in April, I have no expectations for this race. I'd just like to finish. And I actually am kind of curious to see how all the cross-training I've done over the summer translates to running a half marathon (or, if it translates at all!).

2. Today temperatures have been in the mid-60s, and I am in autumn heaven. This morning I broke out a dress, tights, and boots, plus a pashmina worn as a scarf. I love, love, love this weather. LOVE.

3. Given this delightful chilly weather, I'm also ready to embrace autumn flavors. First up, I think I'm going to need to make another batch of baked apple cider donuts. I think I may have to give a cream cheese icing a whirl this time around. Good thing D is back in town to help me eat all the donuts I plan to bake!

4. Bridesmaids is coming out on Tuesday, and I cannot wait to see it. I never got the chance to see it in the theater, so I may have to splurge and see it OnDemand rather than waiting for it to come out on Netflix. Everyone I know who has seen it has raved about it, so I'm definitely looking forward to finally seeing this movie myself.

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5. Meanwhile, it's finally Friday! (Five-day workweeks after four-day workweeks always seem so brutal.) TGIF and all that. I think my evening may need to start out with a cocktail, such as one of the spiked apple cider cocktails shown above. Apple cider + bourbon + a cinnamon stick + a cinnamon-sugar rim? Yes, please!