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Loving/Not Loving

May 21, 2014

Not Loving that I bought a whole cargo shipload of toilet paper that was of such inferior quality (read thin, shreddy, just not up to snuff) even the family complained about it.

Loving that we finally FINALLY used it up!

Rest in peace Under Armour tank!

Rest in peace Under Armour tank!

Not Loving that I got a mystery stain on the white tank I wore to Flying Pig and I had to pitch it.

Loving that I already replaced it with a tank from Athleta (on sale!). Out with the old in with the new.

Loving that it finally warmed up here, at least for now.

Not loving that I am not acclimated to running in heat and pretty much suck at it even when I am.

coconut

Loving these new dark chocolate covered coconut bits from Trader Joes.

Not loving that I don’t seem to have an off switch with them.

Not loving that I have to haul down into the city this weekend for yet another race.

Loving that there’s FREE PARKING at the Soldier Field 10. That rocks!

Not loving how freaking expensive this race is, although it’s really well done.

Loving that Emily picked up my packet, saving me a separate trek into the city, which is it’s own special kind of hell.

Loving that after this weekend, my racing binge will be over until NYCM training fires up….at least I think it will….

spiral

Not loving the spiral ramp phenomenon that often occurs in high-rise parking garages. I always feel this close to scraping the car against the wall…or worse.

Loving that Meryl Davis won DWTS.

Not loving that my trash TV options are dwindling. I guess I still have The Bachelorette.

What are you loving lately? Not so much? Do you stockpile TP? Anything else? Should I have thrown the inferior TP out?

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Comments

  1. Elle says

    May 21, 2014 at 9:31 am

    Odd, my husband buys the TP at our house! I think I would have used it up and groused about it too! I would love that TJ’s coconut too but TOO MUCH!

  2. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    May 21, 2014 at 10:18 am

    I would have thrown it out. I’m all about soft TP. What can I say, I’m high maintenance!

  3. Rachelle Q says

    May 21, 2014 at 10:36 am

    Oh man did the bachelorette start already? I forgot to set my DVR! Can’t wait to watch the Survivor finale tonight! I hope Spencer wins:) TP is very important in our house;) I always buy the Kirkland brand at Costco:)

  4. misszippy1 says

    May 21, 2014 at 11:14 am

    I’m sure we would have suffered through the TP, me being too lazy to go replace a large bulk amount!

    I really need to convert you to Real Housewives of NYC–we could have debriefings every week!

    Holy moly those coconut chocolate things would do me in.

  5. The Dose of Reality says

    May 21, 2014 at 11:31 am

    SO with you on the not loving that parking garage deal. UGH! I am loving that you found a replacement tank on sale! WHOO HOO! Love your loving/not loving!! –Lisa

  6. runinboise says

    May 21, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    I wouldn’t throw the TP out, because I hate wasting stuff I spent money on. I just got used to being in the cold and now I have to get used to the heat. ugh.

  7. Jamie @ couchtoironwoman says

    May 21, 2014 at 12:50 pm

    That dark chocolate covered coconut looks amazing!! And I hate bad quality toilet paper, we don’t buy in bulk but we definitely have a lot more than two people probably need haha.

  8. kilax says

    May 21, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    I am super grateful for the free parking at the race, too! And I hope my friends are grateful I am picking up their packets after work (lol, they are ๐Ÿ˜‰ ).

    I think I could do my own loving/not loving list today. Loving… upcoming work vacation. Not loving – the PM who filled all my last hours before vacation with meetings, and the first hour I get back. Sigh.

  9. Kim says

    May 21, 2014 at 3:52 pm

    TP is one of the few things that I always buy the exact same brand (not an off-brand) – I figure it is usually worth it!!!
    I’m loving that after tomorrow the boys are on summer break!!!

  10. Char says

    May 21, 2014 at 3:53 pm

    Yes I stockpile toilet paper. But you just never know when you’re going to need two dozen rolls.

  11. Andrea says

    May 21, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    First buy Scott TP.

    Loving that the school year is winding down.
    Not loving that I have a LOT to do before it ends.

    Loving that bike weather is rocking it.
    Not loving that I am not paid to bike!

  12. Carla says

    May 21, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    Mystery stains are the worst. I’ve driven in downtown Chicago once (as you know). That was one time too many.

    I am loving that I’m starting to get grass coming in. I’m not loving the netting that’s covering and protecting some of the spots of the yard. Snakes keep getting trapped in it.

  13. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    May 21, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    Loving: summer
    Not Loving: the heat & humidity!

  14. Mike says

    May 21, 2014 at 7:46 pm

    Crappy TP is unacceptable. Put that in the kids bathroom or donate it and get some decent stuff.

    Loving spring, not loving MAF training.

  15. carrie@familyfitnessfood.com says

    May 21, 2014 at 9:04 pm

    I’m such a cheapskate that I think I’d suffer through the TP.

    Loving: your humor – Not Loving: anything coconut ๐Ÿ™‚

  16. Alison @ racingtales says

    May 21, 2014 at 9:27 pm

    I have made that TP mistake and didn’t throw it out either…suffered through it! Packet pickup is one of my least favorite things about racing. Such a time suck. Good luck this weekend!

  17. Jill says

    May 21, 2014 at 10:06 pm

    You just reminded me that I have no toilet paper … Abbey’s been screaming for 2 days that she’s had to use Kleenex (WHAT?? $2/box tissues in the toilet). Gah…graduation and end of the year activities are KILLING ME!

    Miss you!

  18. Carla says

    May 22, 2014 at 6:00 am

    LAUGHING at the TP stuff as that is my life.
    WHO KNEW Id ever think this much about the paper of the toilet?

  19. Lisa @ RunWiki says

    May 22, 2014 at 7:46 am

    I bought the coconut bits from TJ’s too! Yum! I have to limit myself, my numbers have been creeping up on the scale- Not loving that

  20. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    May 22, 2014 at 8:01 am

    Why do white shirts always get stains that will not come out!? And those TJ’s dark chocolate coocnut bits… how did I miss those? We shop at TJ’s most weeks. I’ll have to look a little harder next time. They look amazing.

  21. Kari @ Running Ricig says

    May 22, 2014 at 12:09 pm

    Funny story: My one big complaint about staying in the hospital last week to give birth was how terrible the toilet paper quality there was. I missed the fancy stuff we have at home that doesn’t fall apart or require you to use an entire roll. Overshare?

  22. elizabeth says

    May 27, 2014 at 3:19 pm

    I love these posts ๐Ÿ™‚ i don’t stockpile the TP because there is nowhere to put it in 1000 s

  23. elizabeth says

    May 27, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    oops. no where to put it in 1000 sq ft condo so I buy 4 rolls at a time. The beauty of living alone. ๐Ÿ™‚ Not loving the heat these days. Or the fact that I’m waiting on an HVAC guy to see what could’ve caused a fly infestation in my house the past few days. Loving my job, upcoming trips and my love life at the moment ๐Ÿ™‚

marciashealthyslice I'm a working mom who, as part of a mid-life challenge, decided to run a marathon for kicks. I didn't plan on it becoming a hobby, but it did. I qualified for Boston at my second marathon and finished the 6 World Marathon Majors in London in 2019. Set no small goals. You never know what you're capable of until you try!
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