Protein, socks, dogs, and assholes

Today was a very eventful day, for only somewhere between a mile and a half and two miles! (I don't think my pedometer is set correctly, so my distance is primarily based on the fact that I know it is 3/4 of a mile from my house to Pie in the Sky. )

I actually came close to getting all of my protein in today, and with food only! I did find myself being less droopy in the afternoon, and having a lot more motivation, so I must have needed a lot more than I've been getting. (I don't doubt this at all!) Tomorrow is the company potluck, so I'm sure that it'll be a low-protein day. That's ok though.

The blisters/swelling have gone down almost entirely. (YAY!) I found fitness socks at Publix, so I got those to give them a try. They were fantastic! My feet stayed dry, and I didn't notice any more rubbing today.

One thing that I am wondering is this. Why don't people control their dogs when they are walking them? I was heading down the sidewalk - obviously a woman on a misison! I had my bright orange reflective vest on, my headphones in, and Hannah was booking it. All of a sudden, another walker crossed the street with her basset hound, and allowed it to come running up to us, terrifying both Hannah and me! Then, as I was trying to pick up Hannah (who was screaming like a woman at this point), flinging my iPod to the ground, and had completely lost my stride and my momentum, the other woman said, "Oh, it's ok - she doesn't mind." I thought that surely this is the most amazing thing that I'll see for a long time.

I was so mistaken.

Not long after that, while crossing the street, I kid you not, some asshole sped up, then slammed on his brakes right in front of me! Why? I'm sure that he saw me - let me mention again that I wear a bright orange reflective construction vest. The things some people do are absurd!

However, it was totally worth it when I had a great walk, made good time, and got to see Christmas lights along the way. Then, when I got home, I found that Sara (roommate) had put up Christmas lights outside of our house! It was so nice and cozy to come home to after being in the cold, damp wind!