Happy weekend! I took a little technological break yesterday to get some clinic and writing work done… and then I got sucked into Bridesmaids, which was a hysterical movie. And before I knew it, Friday was over, and it was the WEEKEND! Hurrah! What have you got planned for this lovely weekend? I’m dying for [...]
November 2011
‘Tis gloomy out there. But it’s not too chilly! Yay! Reason #1,045 why I love living in the South. Flip-flops in November, y’all. Last night, I dreamt that the Husband forced me to attend an acupuncture conference in his place (I frequently pretend to be Kristien when calling utilities/credit card companies. I say, “Hello, [...]
This season’s Girls on the Run shirts have arrived! Our color this year is PURPLE. The Husband is thrilled. Hah. He requests orange for next year. This week’s lessons focused on gossiping and bullying, two concepts that are relatively (thankfully) new to elementary schoolers but definitely on everyone’s mind. One of the things we [...]
Earlier in the week, I wrote a blurb about Kristen Stewart’s November 2011 Glamour cover, and I argued her left arm had been Photoshopped out. A little controversy erupted in the comments section about whether the recent Endurance Magazine cover that featured Operation Beautiful – and me in on my bike – was Photoshopped to [...]
It’s that time again – time for superlatives! Sure, I’m a little late. But that doesn’t mean October was any less delicious and amazing. Here’s my favorite posts from October 2011. Best Recipe: Shroomy Mashed Potatoes – I really love this recipe. The flavor/texture combination takes plain ol’ mashed potatoes to STELLAR! Runner-ups: Goat [...]
Good evening, friends. It’s chilly out there… Perfect evening curling up on the couch, lighting a pumpkin-y candle, and sipping a cup of hot tea. Also a perfect evening for a run! Thank goodness for my running buddy Nicole. Do you have a running buddy, too? Nicole really motivates me to get out [...]
Remember how my dogs are crazy? Sure, they look cute and sweet. But they morph into crazy beasts when we leave them alone, unsupervised. Once, James ate the Husband’s green card. Another time, Maggie famously shat in his shoe (yes… she actually managed to direct her poop into his shoe). As a result, for the [...]
As much as I love to run, I think it’s very important to have non-mileage goals as well (here’s why). No matter how much you love running (or spin or swimming or Zumba), putting all your eggs in one fitness basket just isn’t wise – and can lead to injury. Last month, my non-mileage [...]
One of the topics I address during Operation Beautiful presentations is the Photoshopping of models and celebrities and how it can create pressure for the average girl/woman/man to constantly strive for this unattainable level of perfection (and thus spend money on products). Sometimes, these changes are subtle – no wrinkles, no cellulite, no freakin’ PORES. But [...]
I mentioned this the other day, but lately, I am really struggling to get out there and RUN. Blame it on the chillier temps. While cajoling, begging, and pleading with myself works about 50% of the time (as does just putting on my stupid sneakers and doing it), I’ve found loads of inspiration in an [...]
Good morning! Last night, I are Panda Puffs for dinner and four Resee’s cups for dessert. The Husband and I played “NOT IT!†every time trick-or-treaters rang the doorbell (even though we both really enjoy opening the door to see the costumes). And we watched five episodes of How to Make It In America. Pretty [...]