I'd taken the Monday and Tuesday off from work.  Specifically because I wasn't sure how I would feel after walking the 5K.  I felt great on Monday, top of the world great even.  I had some things that I must do.  Mundane errands mostly.

     Was asked several times by my sister if I had a Dr.'s appointment.  Told her no, just 2 days off nothing special.  I was out of my house by 7 A.M.  Several reasons: I am an admitted early riser: I wanted a new walk: She doesn't leave the house until 8:30 and generally drives me nuts.  Enough reasons no?

     So off I went.  It's a nice town some 20 min drive from the house.  I had walked here in the fall when I was recouperating from OPH surgery.  Nice little challenge.

     My basic goal was to prove to I was okay.  I wanted to walk withought a field.  Without being over dressed.  I wanted to prove to myself that the 5K the previous day was not how I normally am. 

     I set my pedometer, free application on my cell phone, and picked a route.  It was laden with hills you simply didn't see on the vineyard.  So I knew it would be challenging.  Story shortened I did the mile and some tenths walk in 21 minites.  I was well pleased.  So mayhaps my real time would have been closer to 40-50 minites.  There was 1 hill in particular, I wanted to do a Rocky dance, from the movie where he runs up the stairs.  I did it without stopping, I could have to dance, but just continued.  I didn't stop for the whole walk.  I was elated.  Must celebrate!

     What I failed to mention is where I parked.  Relavant?  Uh....yeah.  It was the start/finish line.  Happed to be just a few doors down from a bakery that makes the most amazing chololate croissants.  So yes...I bought 1.  I don't know how I only bought 1 but I did.  And it was delicious.  

     This isn't one of your factory made bread product.  One where they put 2 bars of chocolate that run through it.  Not for me.

     No, these are first off light.  They do have a drizzling of chocolate on the top.  I've not had one hot.  It is a perfect bite of chocolate and butter laden deliciousness.   It is rich, and truth is I've had 2 before and it is to much.  1 is enough just to make you smile.  Oh I love that place. 

     Got home with a smile on my face.  Did errands and such.  I thought I would treat myself to the cigar lounge.  I'd missed it the day before.  Also my friend/aquaintance works there during the week and I generally only get to see him when I have a day off.  So off I went. 

     Well found out that it was finals week so he had my pal from Sunday covering his shift.  Nice guy.  Told him my tale, we talked of a few things.  I'd picked an Illusione, think that is how you spell the cigar.

     I sat down customarily lit up and contiued talking.  It is what I call one of those that you'd best not have on an empty stomach cigars.  Well I felt the effect.  Not at all unpleasant, I've had that with perdomo's which I adore.  It is hard to describe.  Essentially when it was done I said my farewells, a few customers had come in.  Walked out badly in need of food.  It was after 12 and the only thing I'd eaten was a croissant.