things that make me smile on my run today.

Today was a perfect day for a run outside. I was going to get up early and run but I decided to turn off my phone alarm and sleep in some. I ran in the afternoon.. was a much better decision because not only did I get to sleep but I had some company for part of my run.  I invited mom with me to run the block. She agreed and we had an enjoyable run around the block. It took us a half hour.  Then I went out for part two of my run. I couldn't waste a beautiful day like today..so I did some of the block again and Lake Louise Road (a steep hill road). On the way back home from Lake Louise, I noticed a few things that made me smile.  First off, homemade "No trespassing signs".  These were very original. A white board with blue lettering.  I saw these signs on both sides of the street..so basically the only part that you can trespass on is the road.  Then, I saw an updated sign that read: "No trespassing. No Hunting."  I thought it was funny that whoever made the sign added the second part.  Obviously there shouldn't be any hunting if there is a "no trespassing sign".  Unless, someone hunts from the road... (can anyone say "Redneck"?)

The second thing that made me smile was the "Easter tree." Maybe you have seen one of these where you live.  Some people really get into the holidays and feel if we have a Christmas tree then we should have a tree for all the holidays.  The "Easter tree" that I passed on my run was a tree with colorful Easter eggs hanging from it.  Personally, I think the "easter tree" is ugly and highly unnatural.  Eggs never appear hanging off trees...until now. 

Shortly down the road from the "Easter tree" was another tree that made me smile.  I think I'll call this tree..."Bird Hotel Tree."  Once again, it was a single tree but full of birdhouses and two golden snowflake decorations from Christmastime.  When I mean full of birdhouses, I truly mean it.  These birdhouses were all different shapes, sizes, and colors.  On my way past this house, I didn't want to stop and stare at their "Bird Hotel Tree" but I quickly counted ten birdhouses in this rather tiny tree.  I wanted to stop and ask if they are planning on putting any bird feeders in the tree anytime soon... that way it is a "bed and breakfast" for the birds.   

And that's my running adventure for today.  188 days until race day... oh boy... this is just the beginning of many running stories i'm sure I'll have by race day.