today i got up early at 7 to go running while it was still cool. it's supposed to get near 100 tomorrow & monday. i spent the afternoon at home depot, buying patio furniture. it was too large to shove in to my little el corolla, so i had to rent a home depot truck (only $19- cheaper than having them deliver it, with immediate use). it was really squeaky and clunky to drive. the gas pedal felt super heavy, and it sounded like it was driving in first gear the whole time (despite being an automatic). anyway, after waiting almost an hour, the truck was finally loaded, and i made it home safely. putting it together is a project for tomorrow. tonight we went to a bbq at our friend's house, and then stopped off at the climbing gym on the way home to wish another friend a happy 25th who was having a party there. a long, productive, hot day has made this little lady very sleepy. time for bed!