Sunday, January 16, 2011

10 Miles and other things... (An Atheist goes to TWO services)

Since 2005, In January and February I have taken off from drinking. Combine that with the fact that I run on most Saturday Mornings and going to a movie is out of the question (loud people/too crowded) I decided to go to the Late Service on Friday even though I am not a believer. 
Turned out it was a combination service with the 3rd Baptist Church. Some of those people invited me to their service and like the time I had to deliver Chinese food I had no excuse at the ready so I agreed. 

Saturday Morning I got started running early as I ran from the Start of Golden Gate Park to the end of the Pan Opposite of Fredle and back and then some on Ocean Beach. 
Then did a bit of an ice bath in the Pacific Ocean. I saw a black standard poodle which is a good omen but I am not sure if it was a good omen for the good run or the future. 

One thing that I have no idea is what time to turn up to a party/social gathering. I am a very punctual person and as a general rule I always budget more than enough time to get somewhere so I am not pressed (which makes me grouchy) Walking around Polk street to the party where I know most of the people through the dogs. The party included a bonus dog (Corgi) 
Despite being a bit tired and having to do a mission I had a good time. 

Sunday morning I figured out where the 3rd Baptist Church was and of course, I budgeted way more than enough time. I found a parking spot and then walked around Alamo Square. Was happy with the lack of lightning striking me down or trap doors. They were welcoming and they talked quite a bit about some things that needed to be done which was good. 

Then went to Memphis Minnies for lunch. You see quite a bit of turnover in the food business but I think Memphis Minnies will be around. 

Watching the New England Patriots lose is always enjoyable. I remember during their non Super Bowl winning perfect regular season they were going for it on 4th down when they were blowing out their opponent. 

The King's Speech was a good movie. I enjoyed it more than Black Swan (which was also good but I doubt I would ever want to see it again....)  


posted by Marcus Ronaldi at 9:52 PM

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