I'm still waiting for Zaxby's to have "Free Wings n' Things" day...

I am finding out that I am typically very tired on Monday mornings. It surprises me because I don't work all day on Sunday like I used to, but I guess just waking up very early with a full day gets to me.

This morning I woke up at about 9, and laid in bed for a few minutes deciding how to start my day. I was going to study Sociology in bed for a little bit, but my mom called and asked if I wanted to go to lunch, so I decided I had better get moving to be able to leave on time. I got up and ran a new route through Heritage Park that I measured out on Saturday in my car. It's a little over 4 miles, and less repetitive than my old route. It was OK, but it is a rough start because the first mile is mostly a big uphill. I hate starting with long uphills, but there really isn't any way for me to go downhill first. It just makes my legs feel tight for what seems like the remainder of the run. I've never stretched before running, but maybe if I started doing that it would help. Either way I figure whenever I run an event that doesn't have such serious hills it should be a breeze. I think I am running the Reedy River Run with my dad in March, but that sounds like it could be pretty hilly.

Anyways, I got back, took a shower, and then took Lucy on a walk. It was a beautiful day today, hot enough to wear a t-shirt, but cool enough to still get goosebumps every now and then. Lucy has really been enjoying this one part of the neighborhood where there are a bunch of deer hoof prints. I think she could stand there and sniff all day if I let her. There are also signs of rabbits, but I'll let you imagine what those might be.

When I got back with Lucy I went ahead and prepared 2 steaks again. With the grilling failure last week, I wanted to try again immediately, so I decided to grill tonight. By the time I was done with that it was almost time to leave, so I gathered my things and headed out the door. Mom and I ate at Mauldin Deli. It was fairly good, but I felt like I could have made the sandwich myself at the house...it was a little plain. My soup was great though!

It was fun to talk to mom, and I stopped by my parents' house afterwards on my way to school. Physiology is hard to sit through for 3 hours and today our professor mostly reviewed. I guess it will help me on my test, but I'm the type of person who just wants the teacher to lecture and then let me leave. She also kept us a few minutes late which frustrates me. I guess I've always felt like if a teacher requires that I be there on time every class, then it only makes sense that I should be let out on time as well. I didn't have anywhere to go, so it didn't matter, but I remember that type of thing being frustrating at Clemson when I had a really tight schedule.

I came straight home after class and started on dinner. Last time I made baked potatoes, so this time I made these roasted potatoes that I put garlic, basil, pepper, parsley, salt, and olive oil on. They are delicious. It was raining outside, but I decided I would grill anyways. I used more lighter fluid this time, and then held the umbrella over the little grill while the charcoal burned. When the flame died down I went ahead and put the lid on with the vent open. I figured this might help with the heat thing. I let the charcoal burn longer this time, about 30 minutes, which seemed to help. Some of the charcoal on the outside of the pile though didn't seem to burn well. I don't know if it's the cold weather or just how it works, but I think I might try buying one of those little charcoal chimneys. Anyways, the grill was hot enough this time and the steaks were awesome. I wreak of charcoal from holding the umbrella, but I guess it's not too bad of a smell. I'm sure Lucy enjoys it at least.

After dinner Kristi and I watched AFV and I studied for Sociology some. I am still skeptical about how hard this online test is going to be, and with all the other stuff I can place importance on in my life I wouldn't really mind getting a B in this class. The only reason I'm taking it is because USCU would require it if I continued on to get my BSN after I finish my ADN at Tech, and I don't even know if I'm going to do that. Sounds like a recipe for no motivation to me.

Kristi and I got into bed after a little bit, and I am thinking about going to sleep earlier tonight. I am excited about tomorrow because Denny's is serving free Grand Slams to everyone until 2 pm! How awesome is that? I got some confirmation from Joe that he is going around lunchtime, so I am definitely in. If not I might have had to go by myself or something. I mean, I just can't pass up free eggs, right?