Surprise

I debated long and hard about running inside vs. outside this morning.

Pros to running inside: I would have a TV to distract me, the weather would be a comfortable 68*, but I really dislike the treadmill.


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Or my other option: running outside in the fresh air, no treadmill monotony, and in the sunshine with clear skies and 58*!!!


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Surprise!! I’m not in Alaska anymore!!

I’m in North Carolina!!

On Wednesday night, right after work, I bolted out of school, drove straight to the airport and caught a plane out of Alaska. Fifteen hours later I arrived in Raliegh, NC to spend Thanksgiving with my sister!!

(Oh, and by the way this picture was taken at 4:45 p.m.)


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My sister and I spent Thursday and Friday running, shopping, touring the area, and spending as much time as possible OUTSIDE!!


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Then, on Saturday, I had a second surprise. My parents flew into Raleigh, but they had NO idea I was going to be in North Caolina at the same time they were!


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Surprise, Mom and Dad!!

They were so shocked; it was great to see their reaction!!


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I can’t get over how beautiful it has been here!! I never want to leave!!

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14 Comments

  1. 11.26.11

    Welcome to my home state and the city of my alma mater! I know I am biased but I do have to say that North Carolina is a fabulous state! (But be glad it is not 100 degrees with 100% humidity aka the summer… absolutely terrible!) Enjoy your trip!

    • 11.26.11
      Michelle said:

      I love your home state!

      I’ve learned no matter where you live, it is either going to be too hot or too cold for a period of time.

  2. 11.26.11
    Megan (Running Foodie) said:

    Hope you’ve had a great Thanksgiving break!

  3. 11.26.11
    Lisa @ Dishes of Mrs. Fish said:

    I have several friends who live in NC and love it! πŸ™‚ What a nice getaway! πŸ™‚

  4. 11.27.11

    Yay! I was in GA and it was absolutely beautiful weather! I hope u had a great Thanksgiving!!!

  5. 11.27.11
    Sarah said:

    awww how fun! hope you guys had a blast!

  6. 11.27.11
    Cara said:

    Awesome! Peter thought I should comment that it is that dark here at 4:45pm, but I pointed out that it’s still that dark at 9:00am in Anchorage! Anyway, I’m glad you had some family or origin time!

    • 11.27.11
      Michelle said:

      Yeah, the sun currently sets at 4 p.m., so it is already starting to get dark around 3:30 p.m. πŸ™ And the official sunrise is at 9:30 a.m. πŸ™

  7. 11.27.11
    Salwa said:

    So happy for you enjoy your family πŸ™‚

  8. 11.28.11
    Lauren said:

    Awww- you look so adorable and happy in those photos! I’m so sorry that you have to go back to the land of darkness. πŸ™ At least you have AMAZING beauty around you that most of us don’t get to ever see!!

    • 11.29.11
      Michelle said:

      You should come and check it out yourself. πŸ˜‰

  9. 11.29.11
    Rosie said:

    Awesome!!! What a cool surprise! πŸ™‚