November 2010

First of all, are you reading Hyperbole and a Half?  If not, you really should.  It’s the most gut-wrenchingly hysterical cartoon blog. Ever.   The newest Hyperbole and a Half is about Allie’s “simple dog” and “helper dog,” but I’m pretty sure it’s secretly about Maggie and James (as reader Julia pointed out to me).  [...]

Lookie!  I actually packed my running clothes for this trip.  But I didn’t use them.  :)   I REALLY considered waking up early to run on the hotel treadmill, but that seemed mildly torturous on many levels (alarm clock + dreadmill = uuuuugh!).  So instead, I slept in and plan to run when I get [...]

I am working hard to change a key personality trait – chronic lateness.  Seriously, this MUST change.  It is my worst habit, it increases stress, and it’s totally in my control.   Look, I was on time for my presentation tonight!  :) Great, BIG Operation Beautiful presentation.  This was the biggest event that I’ve done [...]

Another week, another flight, another Operation Beautiful presentation!  This time it’s at Villanova University (open to students only).    But first – I wanted to list a few of the freezer-friendly recipes you all recommended that I try to make my work weeks less hectic:   Southwest Polenta and Vegetables Recipe Yummy, Easy, Quick Soup [...]

Morning!  I thought I’d try a short run this morning to see if my IT band/knee acted up (it flared up on Saturday during a 5.0 miler and I’ve rested it since). In case you didn’t know, the IT band is definitely something you want to take care of if you’re a runner (or cyclist!).  [...]

Changes are coming.  I can feel it in the air. Yay, Fall!  I have fallen in love with Fall.  :)  This is my first time experiencing a lovely, colorful, mild Fall (I’ve lived in Miami and Pittsburgh – two extremes!).    This afternoon, after coaching GOTR, I headed over to the clinic.  But first – [...]

One of my favorite non-healthy living blogs is Young House Love.  Since they are moving soon, they are trying to purge their house of all the junk.  Sherri just recently tackled a 100 Thing Toss project.  She went room to room and found 100 items to donate to charity.   Last night, I challenged myself [...]

First things first:  breakfast! An oatmeal mess – quick, easy, delicious.  One of my favorite things.  :)   In the mix:   1/2 cup oatmeal Handful of raw cashews Vanilla Greek yogurt Canned pumpkin Raspberries Chia seeds   Onwards!   I’ve been talking a lot about Girls on the Run lately, and that’s only partly [...]

Thank you for all the votes!  Operation Beautiful is officially in the Top 10 for the Positivity Awards.  No matter what, I’ll get a minimum of $2,500 to donate to Girls on the Run – all because of your votes.  Yayyy! During the awards ceremony at a John Tesh (I freaking LOVE him) concert in [...]

You know all those corny “self help” tricks and mantras that magazines recommend you try?  Yea – I’m totally the kind of person that actually does them in real life (and you know what? They actually work, so you should do them, too!).    I’ve been carrying a lot of stress around for the past [...]

The 15-Minute Pasta Salad recipe idea was so popular that I thought I’d follow up with another quick, easy, step-by-step meal.   A good breakfast doesn’t have to be time-consuming.  In fact, this breakfast scramble takes just 15 minutes.  :)    This scramble, which incorporates petite red potatoes, eggs, tofu, and spinach (+ spices) is [...]

After getting such a late start to the day, 8 PM seems like 5 PM!  Let the House Hunters marathon ensue.  :)   In fact, the whole day has been lazy.  We went out to lunch at Big Daddy’s for burgers. My Dad joined us.  So nice to have him near. I was craving sweet [...]

Last night was so much fun – we went clubbing in Uptown Charlotte – but we managed to sleep until NOON!  I can’t believe it.  Maggie and James never let us sleep that late.   There was a lot of this: A little of that: And since i was designated driver, I had one (interesting) [...]