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On Thursday morning a man got on the 8:12 am bus and couldn't pay his fare because he didn't have any cash. (Hello, buses don't take credit cards.) So this cashless man thought he would just laugh it off and slip on by. But not so fast. Mr. 8:12 am Bus Driver told him that if he wanted to ride the bus, he needed to recite the Pledge of Allegiance in full. At first I think cashless man thought it was a joke, but Mr. 8:12 am Bus Driver does not kid around. Once cashless man realized this was no joke, he refused to say the Pledge on grounds that it would be "embarrassing." To which Mr. 8:12 responded (in his scuzzy Boston accent) "you're embarrassin' me by not sayin' it!" Cashless man was taken aback, and proceeded to start mumbling the first few words. Then he evidently decided it was not worth it, so he gave up and got off the bus.

I think today was the earliest I have woken up on a Saturday in a very long time. Ran a 5K this morning for Breast Cancer. (Okay. Ran/jogged/walked the last 1.5 k.) Note to self: Before the next 5K, do NOT drink beer the night before. Do NOT forget to bring deodorant (don't worry, I borrowed some from a friend), and definitely do NOT forget to pee before the race. All in all, I'm glad I went. The race was held in South Boston next to the Harbor, with a view of the skyline. Couldn't ask for a much better setting. And several thousand people participated.

Also went to my second annual "Faire of the Square" this afternoon - my little town's fall festival. All I bought this year was a key hook contraption. I know some people who would find this very funny.

Also took a little walk through town today. In SHORTS and a T-SHIRT. It was so summery and fantastic.

Tonight is for relaxing. (Considering the last two weekends have involved grown up drinks and parties and slumber parties and 5K's.) I have a date with my DVR. I even made dinner. In the oven! I won't lie to you... this is the second time I've used my oven since I moved in almost 13 months ago. The first time was about two weeks ago. Don't judge me.