8 Miles and Winter Rum Punch

Party was a success!

And I ran 8 miles. At around 8:40 average pace. Not bad for just getting back in the running game... Finished the whole thing in less than 1:10. Which was good, because I had a lot to do to get ready for the party.

Overall, quality performance.

2 more weeks 'til vacation. That's 10 school days. Very much looking forward to relaxing. And sleeping. And running, obviously! :-D

Winter Rum Punch: Awesomeness

16 cups of apple cider
4 cups of rum
2 apples sliced thinly
2 oranges sliced thinly
4 cinnamon sticks
2 one inch slices of ginger

Combine everything EXCEPT for the rum (you don't want it to cook out, do you?)

Bring to a boil.

Turn down to a simmer.

You can leave it like this for up to 2 hours to let the flavors marry.

When you're ready to serve, remove from heat and stir in rum. Then play the "Natty or Nice" Christmas soca soundtrack on Songza and pretend you're at a beach.