Hello and Happy Monday! I started my day with 5 fast miles and a cool down. I felt great which is surprising because my legs were tired last night (randomly because I didn’t exercise). Plus, I have a blister. Good runs help with good moods, don’t ya think? 6 miles in 51:48 – I felt great the whole ... Read More about Music Monday–Run Around Monica
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Two Weddings and A Funeral
Yesterday we went to the wedding for Ben’s friends – Dan and Jen. It was held at the Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa. One of the groomsman caught my eye. He’s a cute one! Oh, it’s Ben. He shines up like a new penny He’s also available for funerals, bar mitzvahs and engineering parties. ... Read More about Two Weddings and A Funeral
Loud MoFo
Today’s run was my first long run of LB ‘11 marathon training!Since we have a tiny condo and house guests I tried my best to be quiet while eating my pre-run fuel. But, that is impossible. I’m loud. Always have been. Probably always will be. Consider yourself warned.(source) I’m sure I even woke ... Read More about Loud MoFo
Sam Woo Restaurant in Irvine
Roxy is back from her makeover! Before: “Don’t ever change!” After: “I feel so naked!” But, I don’t get why they leave that shaggy tail on dogs for a “summer cut”?! How is a hairy butt “summer-y”? Today was gorgeous so I watched my little brother Matt swim while I blogged. You know how in ... Read More about Sam Woo Restaurant in Irvine
My Clean Condo Tour
I am a mess. Okay, not just that – I’m messy too. So, I’m very proud that I cleaned the house instead of going to yoga today. Normally it looks like an episode of Hoarders (just don’t open the closets!). Hiring a professional cleaning service like Arbor Trail Cleaning Co to help you clean your home ... Read More about My Clean Condo Tour
Finger Licking Good Friday
And by finger, I mean plate… I was supposed to go to yoga today, but Ben’s friends are staying with us this weekend, (they’re in town for the wedding we’re going to tomorrow) and I don’t want them to know we live in shambles. So, I need to clean the house before hitting up my To-Do List. Ben and I ... Read More about Finger Licking Good Friday
Things I Love Thursday and Peanut Sauce
Hello, how’s your day? I thought I’d share The Things I’m loving this lovely Thursday… 1. Limeades from Sonic (because I’ve officially decided they do not count as soda). 2. Sugar free butterscotch. Ben and I are both addicted and going through these bags at an alarming rate. 3. Big ol’ salads. I ... Read More about Things I Love Thursday and Peanut Sauce
4 Miles and Something in My Foot
This morning I had “cardio of my choice” to do for my training program. My choice is running I did 4 easy miles in 35:47 - 8:56 average pace. So, my miles were easy, but taking a picture of my foot was not. See, that blurry dot? I feel like I stepped on something, but it’s kinda under my skin. ... Read More about 4 Miles and Something in My Foot
How To Pick A Good Watermelon
If you’re new to RER I should warn you that I have a sick obsession with watermelon. Sick as in, I buy them 2 at a time from Costco and proceed to eat them both by myself. While, this may not qualify me to be on “My Strange Addiction” (sorry the lady who eats her sofa has the market on that… It ... Read More about How To Pick A Good Watermelon
BloggerLand
This afternoon I met SkinnyRunner for lunch at Café Rio. Luckily, I had 2 cavities filled right before we met up so I didn’t look like “FatRunner” next to her as I couldn’t massacre my salad as I normally do. We talked life, liberty and the Urban Running Summit. It’s in Las Vegas in December. ... Read More about BloggerLand
Slut Walk and Bouncing Back from a Binge
I get a lot of questions and a lot of searches about how I come back from overeating or a binge. This has been happening a lot since starting my new job. I’m tired, often overwhelmed and anxious. Those things equal eating for me. Last night we got home around 11pm and I still needed to blog and ... Read More about Slut Walk and Bouncing Back from a Binge
ChoSun Galbee Restaurant
Ben and I headed to Los Angeles after work for a fun dinner double date. We went to ChoSun Galbee Restaurant. It’s a Korean BBQ place. I have never been to a restaurant like this before and wasn’t sure what to expect – or how to even order! We met up with Ben’s college friend Phil and his ... Read More about ChoSun Galbee Restaurant
Stevia Sweetened Almond Cupcakes
Recently NuNaturals contacted me to try their line of Stevia products. I jumped at the chance because I have been in love with Stevia for over a year now, but haven’t baked with it yet. Inspired by Ben’s almond cupcake from this weekend I wanted to make almond cupcakes topped with frosting and ... Read More about Stevia Sweetened Almond Cupcakes
Anniversary Thai Food and 3 Fails
Morning! Yesterday was a good day I decided to celebrate my anniversary with a food treat and got a bucket o’ soda from Sonic. When I ordered the drive through guy said, “We’re giving away a free cherry limeade with each purchase today. Would you like one?” “F yeah, I want a free limeade!” And ... Read More about Anniversary Thai Food and 3 Fails
2 Year Anniversary
Once upon a time a red haired Mexican girl met an artist’s son from Florida. They fell fast and hard in love. They did crazy things… And went on adventures… Today marks 2 years since they got married in a castle in Paso Robles, CA. Since it was in a castle, the wedding theme was Regal ... Read More about 2 Year Anniversary
First Day of Long Beach Marathon Training
Today is my first day of training for the Long Beach Marathon. I put together a program based on a 3 day a week training plan, but will have an optional 4th run day every week depending on how I feel. I don’t have it online because I still live in the 1800s and used a rock and a chisel paper and ... Read More about First Day of Long Beach Marathon Training