Running and Rooftops

Random story:  I ran my first race this past week!  It was an entirely random decision to participate, and so satisfying.  I did no training, so obviously I did not make good time, but I completed my first 10km run, and I was not last!  A great success in my eyes!  With so much free time, I've been able to do a lot of running.  I'm lovin' every moment of it, and hope to do some other official runs while in Holland.  There's another 10km one in a few weeks.  I just might give it a go.  

Kristel and I doing some pre-race stretches.  The route went right in front of the house so Jerry and the kids were at the gate cheering us on as we ran by.  

Along with my super random run, I had a super random Saturday night.  The weather was absolutely gorgeous this weekend, so Sander's roommates Lucas and Jorien, and Sander and I decided to enjoy the beautiful summer eve...on the roof.  Our spidey skills kicked in and we maneuvered our way to the roof like pros.   We enjoyed a couple drinks, the clear summer sky (which doesn't happen often in Holland), and some good live music courtesy of Sander and Lucas.  

 What a charmer. 

Oh, I also found this tea cup made of awesome in Sander's house.  I just had to make a special coffee in it, though tea would probably have been more appropriate being that that's how it happens in Alice in Wonderland.  Nonetheless the coffee was amazing, and I'm certain it was because of the cup.  Or perhaps it was the chocolate sprinkles on top?