November 2008

Today has been crazy!  Gotta make this snappy. Work is nutso!  In fact, I'm suffering from a work-related injury (the only kind that writers get!): My scrolling finger is throbbing!! Too much scrolling action.   Mid-Morning Snack.... an apricot Clif Bar. A slightly more caloric bar than what I'm used to (230 calories), this was [...]

Good morning! Not going to lie, it was kind of nice not to wake up sore.... I'm always sore after a run! Browsing the family photos was definitely worth the missed workout, too.   I'm planning to "make up" for my lost day of running with a 6 or 7 miler tonight.   After skipping [...]

My plans for a long run got aborted when I realized my daddy was coming into town! Whoops! Poor planning on my behalf.   But, I got a wedding chore done, so it wasn't a total loss.   He brought a bunch of photos over because I want to put together a photo slideshow to play [...]

So, PerezHilton.com and BreatheHeavy.com have been abuzz that Britney's new album has leaked online.  I managed to wait three days before trying to get my hands on the songs (illegally).  I downloaded one of the songs this AM ("Kill The Lights").   Then, I realized I was being a BAD FAN so I stopped myself [...]

Good morning! I woke up a little earlier than usual so I could throw together a crock pot meal.... expect to see it for lunch! :)   For breakfast, I made this amazing English muffin egg sammie (by the way, Future Husband says American "English muffins" are nothing like what they have in England.  Don't [...]

Good evening!!  I feel so invigorated after my speedwork session on the treadmill.  Speedwork is the BEST Monday exercise -- its short and effective!   I did 8 sets of 400 meter sprints with rests in between.  Here's my exact workout:   Warm-up: 6 mph Sprint #1: 7.5 mph (8-minute mile) for 2 minutes Rest [...]

Good afternoon! How are you? Work is work.  On a brighter note, I think I may have found a part-time position for the holidays (we need money!!).  I'll fill you in on the details if I get the job, but keep your fingers crossed for me (and my wallet).   Around 9:15, I broke into [...]

Good morning.  Not to sound like a wussy, but it's freezing in Orlando, relatively speaking!  It's 44 degrees! ECK!  I'm sure that sounds warm to all the northerners right now, but us southerners aren't used to it dropping below 60..... ever.  :) I hope it's warmer on my wedding day!   By the way, 47 [...]

Good evening!  What a lovely weekend.  Future Husband said it best when he sighed, "I feel so relaxed!!"  This weekend was exactly what we both needed.   For lunch, we went to our favorite beachside cafe, the Java Joint. (I just realized you can see the ocean in the reflection! Awesome!)  I love Java Joint [...]

Booze + Oatmeal seriously belong together! How can something SO wrong be so right!?  Although brandy was delicious, I decided to go a little more tropical this morning. Malibu Rum - one of my favorite rums, and now one of my favorite oatmeal ingredients! My oatmeal contained:   1/2 cup oatmeal 1/2 cup water A [...]

Sometimes, all you need is a break!!  We both feel so refreshed and rejuvenated after our vacation (and we still have 1 night and 1/2 a day to go!).  It’s nice to just wander around without time limits on anything and no pressure to get things done.   Regarding vacation eating, obviously I haven’t been [...]

Good morning! WOW, I woke up super dehydrated this morning.  My mouth felt like someone had stuffed cotton balls in my cheeks while I was dreaming.  On yesterday’s 23 mile bike ride, I only drank a bottle of water, and then I had 1.5 glasses of pinot noir last night…. which probably explains why my [...]

…. is spent at home, in my opinion!   After our 23-mile bike ride and lunch, we took a long nap.  I definitely felt the ride in my thighs when I woke up! I hope I can still go for a long run tomorrow, because I’m looking so forward to running on the trails here. [...]