May 2012

I only have three superstitions.  One, that you shouldn’t wear the race shirt of a race you didn’t do, and you also shouldn’t wear the race shirt during the race (this second point is hotly debated – just my opinion though!).  Two, that I have to kiss the side of an airplane before boarding… you [...]

We’re big on the breakfast-in-bed-thing for birthdays.  That meant that I was on early rise ‘n shine duty because today, the Husband is older and wiser!   Zombie chef: Here’s our munchies -   Eggs Toast Fruit Can’t go wrong with the basics, right?  And, of course, a giant pot of tea.    Oh, and [...]

Tomorrow is the Husband’s birthday.  We started our celebration off early by going out to dinner before our very last Bradley Method (natural birth) class.  I’m sad Bradley Method is over – I’m planning to write two reviews of the method; one before birth and one after… So stay tuned!  But, in short, I think [...]

Excuse me while I sob into a tissue.  Wahhhhh. The Girls on the Run spring season is almost over – our last lesson is tomorrow and the 5K is on Saturday. I’m always sad when a season ends, but this year, I’m extra emotional because I really love our group – I’ve been with some [...]

How about a little kick in your oats? Double Shot Oatmeal – it’s baaaaack!  I don’t know about you, but I love all things coffee-flavored. Especially coffee ice cream.  However, coffee ice cream might not be the best choice for the most important meal of the day, so let’s stick with these coffee oats, mmmkay? [...]

Kristen wrote in to ask, “I was wondering if you had some 'get started' swimming tips for me. I can't seem to get hooked on running but through your blog (and some others), all I want to do is SWIM!! Besides casual swimming in my parents’ pool, the last time I went swimming was… ohhh… [...]

I woke up on the wrong side of bed.  Metaphorically speaking, of course.  There’s only one real side for me to get up on, unless I’m planning to crawl over a dog and the Husband.  I’m just a grump today.  And I don’t want to be – It’s Sunday! It’s cloudy and cool out! – [...]

I hate math.  Always have, always will.  I am so embarrassingly bad at math that after nine years, the Husband knows to double-check the bill at restaurants to ensure I added up the total and tip correctly… and half of the time, I didn’t.  But I love writing – it’s my favorite thing to do!  [...]

This is what the poor Husband is currently dealing with: Our backyard is a M-E-S-S.  It’s basically a pile of mulch, dirt, and rocks covered in ivy, monkey grass, and weeds.  When we were at closing, the seller went on and on about her ‘rock garden’ – to each their own, I guess!  We want [...]

How’s your Saturday going?  Mine has been the usual tea-in-bed, walk-the-dog extravaganza of awesomeness. Three cheers for the weekend.    Here’s the best of the best on Healthy Tipping Point in April.  Happy reading!   Great Debate:  Obstacle Races – Cool, but Are They Safe? Obstacle races are more popular than ever, but with the [...]

I was back in the pool today.  Swam half a mile and every single stroke felt like a battle!  Very tired… but I kept an eye on the old ladies and gents rockin’ out water aerobics and found them to be very motivating.  If they can do a 45-minute workout, I can finish a simple [...]

Every year, we go to a golf tournament for the Husband’s birthday – when we lived in Florida, it was TPC Sawgrass, and now, it’s Quail Hollow.  I was really excited to go this year until yesterday, when I realized that it would be 90 degrees… and I’m 8.5 months pregnant.  Definitely not the best [...]

The post-dinner walk.  It’s a glorious thing. I had one of those days that I kept thinking, “Okay, NOW I’ll go to the gym – oh wait – I have a meeting… Okay, I’ll go on my break – oh wait – I have an appointment… Maybe I’ll go after work?  Oh wait, I totally [...]