Friday was a crazy day for me. Due to some religious restrictions and me wanting to be in two places at once, I decided to take the 9.2 mile trek to see my girlfriend, Lauren, on Friday afternoon. It was kind of a crazy idea seeing as the most I had run in the past 6 months had been a measly 5k on Sunday (when I came up with the idea), but I had enough motivation and I figured what’s life without some crazy experiences. On Wednesday I ran 5 miles, thinking that I would just push myself a little farther on the day of the big race (against nobody).
So I set out at 3:30pm on Friday, walking the first two miles. At the point where DC gets kind of creepy, I started my run, slowly making my way into Maryland. Of course it was all uphill (and in a few years this story will include blizzard like conditions). I didn’t have a watch on me, but it took approximately 1:45. It was a little exhausting, but it felt good and I had a fantastic time.
The other exciting news is that I’ve become a staff writer for American Express’ new site, Currency! I’ve never done this before, and the writing has been fun. (Don’t worry, I keep the quality content here!) Check out my recent posts, What Does Student Loan Consolidation Really Mean? and Dining Out Tonight? 5 Ways to Save if you’d like to see an extremely goofy picture of me (I swear it looked better on my computer!).
So what have I been doing while not running? Reading some awesome personal finance articles! If you’re the running type, go enjoy this Sunday with a 5 or 10k. If you’re not, check out what my friends have been writing!
Frugal Dad shares 5 great ways to save while shopping online. There are always great ways to save online. Recently, I’ve been a huge fan of Amazon, mostly because of their free 2 day shipping. I haven’t found a reputable dealer that gets me my stuff faster or for a better price yet.
Pam Lassiter guest posts on Free Money Finance about negotiating your salary. A fantastic read, and it comes with scripts about how to answer what feels like an awkward situation.
Staying with the topic of careers, 20 Something Finances asks the question: Should you tell your employer you are changing careers? If it’s going to affect your current status or has the possibility of hurting you, I think it’s best to give the mandatory 2 weeks and then just move on.
Financial Samurai shares his first car experience. I never had a car of my own, always borrowing my parents’ or hitching a ride with friends. I just never needed one, but the friends I have who are attached to their cars most are the ones with beaters, so they get my vote.
I took part in the Carnival of Personal Finance, hosted by Well Heeled Blog. Possibly the most engaging carnival I’ve ever been a part of.
Congratulations on the run. Sounds like the weather must be nice there now.
I’m sure they’ll let you submit anew picture! And, great posts on currency.com
Hi Daniel, Congrats on the 9 miles, that’s an accomplishment. I’m on my way to currency to check out your work!
Picture on Currency is cute! Hubby & I sometimes share a meal and a dessert!
Oh congrats to you. I have been following your blog through RSS feeds. I am a new runner, and very interested in personal finance, so it was neat to read that you’re a runner as well.
9 miles?! Jeebuz… that’s a long one, esp with the girlfriend! Glad you made it!
Good luck on closing that deal!