Go Noles!!!!

What a day! What a day!

It all began this morning when Derek joined me for a 3.5 mile run around campus.

I always enjoy a good run around my old stomping grounds and it was even more special having Derek join me. We reminisced about our college days and such. It was a blast.

We took the run at a very leisurely pace and Derek did great! He wanted me to point out on the blog that if it weren’t for those ‘damn Tallahassee hills,’ he could have easily ran the whole route without stopping. I believe him too!

Derek usually runs in heavy tennis shoes, but lately has been borrowing his brother’s lighter running shoes. Derek swears the lighter shoes have made a huge difference in his pace and overall ability. Which is even more proof that proper shoes is key to a successful happy runner.

After our run Derek and I quickly showered and met some friends for some early morning tail gating. Thanks to the noon kick off time our plans for tail gating began promptly at 9:00am!

On the way to our spot I picked up a Grande Awake Tea with a single pump of Pumpkin Spice.

Tailgating time!

It was BYOB: Bring Your Own Breakfast.

Derek and I were simple with Fruit, Granola, & Yogurt.

Mimosas were also involved.

And I brought Amanda’s Reeses Peanut Butter Cup Blondies to share with the group.

Derek and I split one. Yum!

The temperature difference between Orlando and Tallahassee never ceases to amaze me. I was freezing the entire time we were tailgating. Brrr…

After all my morning sweets I was really craving something salty. Just before 11:00 a few guys in our tail gating party began grilling sausages and hamburgers.

They had no plates, napkins, utensils or buns, but Derek and I still happily agreed to split a sausage when they offered us one.

Unfortunately the stadium FSU plays in is deemed alcohol free, but that never stops people from finding creative ways to sneak it in anyways. I could tell story upon story of how my friends and I got liquor passed security back in the golden days. One of which involves the ziploc bag method I witnessed today.

With the liquor situation fully under control it was officially time to pack up and head out.

This was a very important game for my Seminoles! Not only did it determine our ACC eligibility, but it was against an ACC rival!

In college I NEVER missed a home football game and today I remembered why – they are too much fun! There is nothing like being surrounded by so many other passionate fans who are rooting for the same team you are. Go Noles!

At half time Derek and I split a basket of Chicken Tenders.

Not the most nutritionally sound meal I’ve ever eaten, but when in Rome?

I’m not going to lie – it was a very close game and at times I wasn’t sure we were going to pull it off.

With just a couple of minutes left in the game we scored one final touchdown that sealed the game in our favor. Final score: Noles 29 Terps 26.

Derek was ecstatic!

That game was certainly worth the 4 hour drive to see!!!

F-L-O-R-I-D-A-S-T-A-T-E

FLORIDA STATE

FLORIDA STATE

FLORIDA STATE

WOOOOOOOOO!!!!

We left the game starving and ready for an early dinner. Momos was calling our names!

Momo’s is one of my FAVORITE pizza joints in all of Tallahassee. My freshmen dorm just happened to be right across the street from the pizzeria and lets just say I ate more then my fair share of Momos Pizza all four years in college.

Momo’s is best known for their XL pizzas that are so big they have to be tilted to make it out the door and will not fit in your everyday compact car.

And they are famous for their ‘slices the size of you head.’

I ate about 3/4 of my Veggie Slice topped with Olives, Spinach, Tomatoes, and Artichokes.

Derek ordered a Sausage Calzone that I stole a couple of bites of as well.

Guess where we went next?!?!?!

NEW MOON!!!! AHHHHH!!!!

I was on the edge of my seat all week in anticipation of watching the second book of the Twilight series come to life before my eyes. Tonight I finally let my inner 13 year old self squeak and squeal during the 7:00 pm showing.

It was wonderful!

Obviously its one of those movies where you have to be a fan of the book to be a fan of the movie (i.e. Derek was confused the entire time) but I loved it! In fact I may have joined Team Jacob – Hello Abs!!!

Jail bait? What jail bait?

I was on such a high after the movie, I probably didn’t need a sugar high as well, but TCBY is just one those Tallahassee staples I never get to enjoy in O-town.

Mmmm… Coffee & Peanut Butter Soft Served topped with Reeses Pieces. Yum!

Wow! I am exhausted! It was has been a really great day and tomorrow is going to be another great one despite the four hour drive home.

First up on the agenda? A 16 mile run!! Woop woop!

Goos Night!!!