Those who know me in real life know I can’t tell a story – I never get to the punch line – if it has one.
But writing I can edit – and this is a good one!
Rest Day Hell
I have never liked rest days. Ever. And this just goes to show that they don’t like me either.
As of yesterday, Mr The Rake and I have been together for five years. After his epic hangover and my epic long run hangover, we failed dismally at life and didn’t bother to get each other anything.
On Saturday, we woke up enough to attempt a half-hearted date night. Our favourite Thai restaurant was full, so we headed to the dodgy one down the road.
I haven’t eaten today, I’m still regretting the 23 whiskies I drank, and you want to take a photo?
We felt much better on Sunday, and headed off to a nearby suburb for a friend’s Relay for Life Challenge (raising fund for cancer research).
I probably should have realised it wasn’t my day when we spent twenty minutes looking for a park. Eventually we got there, and spent ten minutes in the sunshine being supportive and buying tickets to things.
I know we’re talking about cancer, but I nearly strangled the lady selling tickets. Yes K-A, I said ‘A’. No, ‘A’ – ‘A’ for apple, T – no, only one A…
Then it was time to head into the city to get pancakes! We were celebrating with a friend of mine who had just finished the Sydney half marathon, and who wanted to celebrate the race, and her birthday.
Sydney has a well-known restaurant called Pancakes on the Rocks – it’s in the Rocks in Sydney, which is absolutely stunning – even with my crap photography skills.
The Rocks!
We started off solidly – we made a decision to drive in, and Mr The Rake had figured out a place to park.
He lets me take more photos on our anniversary!
Unfortunately, the GPS didn’t know that half the roads were closed due to the Sydney marathon.
Eventually, we ended up on the Harbour Bridge.
Believe me, when you want to be in the city, this is NOT good.
At this point, the relationship was hanging by a thread. We found ourselves in North Sydney, and Mr The Rake offered to throw me out to catch a train.
No – you’re coming too.
We found a park (eventually), and jogged to the station.
By the time we got off and walked to the restaurant, we were only fifteen minutes late. No biggie. I’d told D, and she was in no rush to order.
There was a HUGE queue at the Rocks, but I was prepared for it. I pushed through the crowd like a pro, turned to the guy at the door, and said ‘we’re meeting friends; they’re already here’.
After a lap, we couldn’t see them. Mr The Rake pointed out that there was an extra section downstairs.
We headed down, but still had no luck. I asked the nearest waitress where the table was.
I’m sorry, we have no booking in that name
Clearly she was lying, so I headed outside to call D and figure out where she was.
Turns out, she was sitting at a table inside Pancakes on the Rocks – North Strathfield.
10 minutes from where the Rake and I live.
He left me.
Alone
I’m joking.
But if he had been able to move, he might have.
We made up after a beer and a champagne overlooking the Rocks
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D is the one I’m adventure racing with in November. It requires a lot of map reading. That should be fun.
Today’s Moment
Well, anything beats yesterday. But… my Spibelt arrived!
Your Turn!
Have you ever been hopelessly lost?
What random thing happened to you this weekend?
Do you celebrate with pancakes?
Runners, did you have a long run, a rest day, or both this weekend?
I’m resting right now due to a pulled calf muscle. Very frustrating since I can’t run, but it would really help if I could walk before I even think about running. I’ve been doing some upper body weight training as well as some ab workouts. It helps a little bit but I’m still super frustrated about all of this!
Lisa Evers recently posted Resting and injuries
That is frustrating
. I hope it gets sorted out soon.
Oh my gosh!!! What a ridiculous story!! I feel so bad for you! I can’t stand being lost, but w my sense of direction it happens all the time!!! I am glad to see that the mr didn’t leave you ;0) hahah. FYI you look beautiful all dolled up in your anniversary pic! Happy Monday!
Thanks Jenna! Don’t worry, our ‘moments’ don’t last very long, we got over it pretty quickly. And…it’s not the first tie I’ve done something like that.
Omg haha something like that would totally happen to me! I’m glad your marriage survived! ;p
Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie recently posted Weekend Fooding
Ha! Thanks Erin
I am like a pro at reading maps. You should call me.
-R
Nice website – you know that’s optional right? Yes – I need help, big time. The question is, can you actually help someone who has no idea where she is?
We can discuss this next time you bring Mssrs Rake over.
Omg. Times like that happen to me waay too often.
And one time we were having a large dinner party at a chain restaurant… (15 people) Half were at one location the other half 20 minutes away in the other location….
It took us another hour to finally meet up…
That’s amazing!
ha ha ha ha…I’ve had days like that. Happy 5th Anniversary!
I always celebrate with pancakes. Even if it’s just finishing a long run, pancakes are in order! I think pancakes are my second favourite food, right behind a good juicy burger.
Phaedra @ Blisters and Black Toenails recently posted The Sunday Ritual, A Different Path & A Reboot
Thank you! I’m coming around to pancakes – they’re pretty excellent.
What a frustrating day! Hope the rest of your week is better… I did get a long run in, finally back up to 12. I’m feeling good, but still trying to ease in slowly. Doing my best to be patient!
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast recently posted A therapeutic run
Thanks Laura – and congrats on the long run! She’s back in the game
oh no, u poor dear!! haha…i’m the queen of messing up any kind of directions and getting where i need to be so i feel ur pain! i’m glad u came out with ur marriage intact!!
I just seriously laughed out loud.
No wonder I love you.
This is the exact type of thing my bets friend C would do.
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It’s nice to know my stupidity has its own special place in the world