Over the long-weekend, Rish and I took some time for ourselves and went to see 21 (using the free pass I won courtesy of RHP!)

I enjoyed it :) I tend to enjoy most movies that I go to, at least on some level. But this one I walked out of feeling good :) I always wonder how much of a “based on truth” movie is actually true, but I think that if you’re talking Vegas, it could be reasonably far-fetched and still be slightly believable.

Who wants to marry me in Vegas?

Rish told me to run for 8 minutes… so I ran for 10 :) I think I earned my sticker today ;)

I did a paltry 6 yesterday. I was to build back up to 30… think I can manage it in the next 3 weeks? Not completely sure, all I can do is push myself…

(let’s just ignore the re-swelling of the glands and that I’m a little bit croaky after my final group today…)

:)

And drink excessive amounts of caffeine?? *giggles*

I received a box of 6 bottles of Powerade a couple of weeks back… The idea being that since I was taking up jogging maybe I’d drink it, feel it helps me etc…. Problem is, even though I can see the idea behind it, I just can’t see to drink full-sugared drinks much anymore. Guilt? I’d rather save the calories for something fun. Like chocolate.

So, lucky Rish got himself 6 bottles of powerade. Two of the caffeinated energy edge, two isotonic and two recovery (with protein)

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Amongst all the controvesy recently surrounding “Alcopop” drinks (I had never used that word for a breezer or cruiser until recently - t was always girie drinks or “bitch piss” in my circles, though I suppose we can see why the politicians can’t use it) - it’s nice to see the companies are still bringing out new versions of their popular beverages.

The most recent one I’ve tried: Vodka Cruiser “Free”. Mixed berry flavour. Claiming to have way less calories, I’m sure this would be a sure-fire way to get drunk quicker (if that’s possible on such a drink!) I bought it from Superbarn, as the 4-pack was on special.

So, I have it in front of me now… and it tastes fine. Kinda like low-joule jellies you buy and mix at home. Yeah, like the weight watchers jelly. *shrugs* Obviously there’s less calories in a shot of vodka, but this at least is more drinkable and less likely to burn my nostrils :p And if they start serving it in bars, it means you don’t have to opt for soda water or diet coke if you’re after a sugar-free mixer.

1.1 standard drinks at 76 calories with a sweet berry taste… if you hate that imitation sugar aftertaste, don’t buy it, but if you’re seasoned at poisoning your body with Sweetener 950 - aka “Acesulfame Potassium” and “Sweetener (955)” - sucralose, then why not? :p

Of related interest, an article about sweeteners in diet coke that Rish sent me today. “Sodium benzoate has been linked to damage to DNA and hyperactivity in children, and is used as a preservative in Diet Coke in Australia.” … I decided today that I need to get back to drinking Diet Coke at work again, because people are going to suspect that I’m pregnant… because we decided that it may be the only thing to get me off the stuff.

edit: I have now found out there is an official Cruiser Free website for Australia… and that there are three flavours. The thought of orange and mango though makes me think of warm homebrand poppers in my lunch box at primary school… the site won’t tell you much except seemingly promote that you sould drink cruiser while wearing cut-off denimn shorts and flannos. If that’s you’re thing…