We are greedy bastards, Nick and I. We couldn’t wait for Valentine’s Day to open presents.

I already knew what I was getting because I’d asked for it. Remember that iPod Shuffle I resurrected a month ago? It worked pretty well for a few weeks, though it had to go back on the cradle immediately after a run or the battery would die. Then last week, it stopped connecting to the computer except to charge, so I could still use it, but there was no way to get songs on or off it anymore.

Sure, my other mp3 player still works (albeit a sticky volume control), but using the Shuffle again got me reattached to its ultimate cuteness and simplicity. Plus, they now offer a 2 gig version and my music library is over a gig. So I asked for a 2 gig Shuffle, taking my chances that come summer, I might fry this one with sweat, too. But I think I can circumvent that with plastic wrap at the headphone jack and if that doesn’t work, I know to dip it in water immediately after it poops out.

My favorite part of the gift though, is Nick’s inscription. They only allow you a certain number of letters so it says “No speed limits on road to excellence”. Like a little running fortune cookie.

He was happy with his gift, too. I got him a cute zip-up jacket from Banana Republic that fits like a charm and looks tres cool, so it’s all happiness and love over here. Friday the 13th was never this romantic.

Aside from that, I just completed my first week (Day 3) of the pushups challenge and I love it! When I did my initial test, I could only do 9 pushups (hey, I’m an old lady). Today’s workout was 8, 10, 7, 7 and 14. Woohoo! Bat wings be gone! Or at least diminished…that’s all I ask.

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