December 2010

Late to bed, late to rise.   Just really getting things started to today.  I stayed up late writing, and then I got sucked into a vortex of Facebook stalking (why why why am I wasting time checking out profiles of people I knew four years ago and will probably never see again?).   I like [...]

It’s cold out there! Put on your sweaters! :)   The Husband and I walked a few blocks to a local store for some vino this evening.  It was SO cold.  We brought both dogs and they wore sweaters (Maggie doesn’t normally do walks, and I ended up carrying her the entire way).   The [...]

Today, I finally conquered Superflow at Y2Yoga.  Rumored to be the hardest yoga class in all of Charlotte, I normally walk out/drop into child’s pose at least three times during the 90 minutes class.  One of post-marathon non-mileage fitness goals was to make it through an entire Supuerflow class without taking a break – I’m [...]

Morning!  It’s frosty out there. Therefore, anything but oatmeal just seemed torturous.  I had Pumpkin Oats (1/2 cup oatmeal, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 a banana, big scoop of pumpkin puree, pecans, and hazelnut syrup). The whole picture: Why, you may ask?   Because today is the day to discuss being a one-car [...]

Ah – one of those days when I totally ruined my dinner by snacking too much and too late.    I had pumpkin yogurt with raw oats around 2. A little while later, while working at the bar in the kitchen, I noticed that the Husband was gnawing on some leftover Chinese food and got [...]

Catching up on weekend posts?  I ran the Girls on the Run 5K!   Happy Monday! :) I’m really hoping that I can bang out a productive week.  Here’s to trying, right? :)   Got things started bright and grilled with a Grilled Banana Sandwich. Oh, wonderful stack of ooey, gooey goodness. And after getting [...]

After Crooms 2009, my knees hurt so badly that I could barely walk down my apartment stairs to let out Maggie and James without gasping and clutching onto the stair rail for support.   It was miserable. I had a serious case of Runner’s Knee.  After plaguing me for nearly a year, the swelling and irritation [...]

It you like sweet entrees, you will looove this baked rice dish. Now – I’ll admit that this dish got a lukewarm reception from the Husband, who said it was “lost in translation between dinner and dessert.”  But I LOVE sweet rice dishes so I was a huge fan.   Plus, its covered in reduced [...]

Let’s talk a little about pancakes. For a long time, I ate whole wheat pancakes at least twice a week.  So much that I earned the nickname Caitlin Pancake in the blogosphere.  What can I say?  Pancakes rule. Somehow, I burnt out on pancakes.  I don’t think I’ve made them for weeks – maybe even [...]

Sometimes, when you want the onion rings, just get the damn onion rings. That’s going to be the subtitle of my next book (kidding).   Seriously, though.  I love onion rings.  They are probably have zero redeeming benefits (if someone can tell me an awesome fact like, “Onion rings boost good cholesterol,” I will love [...]

Coaching Girls on the Run has been a really amazing experience.  It made me realize how much I actually like children (the urge to procreate is strong, in case you are wondering!).  :)  I also learned some other important lessons:   1) If you’re going to bring cupcakes for 16 girls, make sure all of [...]

It’s 37, but it feels like 31.  Oh, and it’s raining.   Not exactly the ideal weather for a bunch of 8 – 10 year olds to run a 5K in!  That’s OK because I know we’ll have fun regardless.   I’m layered up. That’s three shirts, plus thermal tights.   Run like the wind, [...]

I was SO excited for tonight because the Husband and I had a date planned with Nicole and Isaac to see 127 Hours.   Do you remember hearing about this back in 2003?  A hiker named Aron got his arm trapped underneath a heavy boulder while walking through a canyon… and he was  all alone… [...]