Ben built all our Ikea furniture today and we had our first meal on our new dinner table. I was on a mission to find a pub height table and found a winner last night. I love it! I was hungry when I was shopping and threw some extras into the cart at Trader Joes– like sourdough bread and roasted ... Read More about Yogurtland Rules
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Close Call
This morning I woke up raring to go on an 18 miler. I was excited because I planned to run to an old route I always would do when Ben lived in Irvine. I was going to run to his old neighborhood, which would be around 7 miles and then run around there until I called him. The run started out too ... Read More about Close Call
Hemorrhaging
Isn’t that a pleasant blog title? Sorry, but I just feel like I am hemorrhaging money lately. Ever since we moved from Maryland money has just been slipping away at a crazy fast rate. Cross country moves are extremely expensive. Boo. And now that we’re moving into our condo we are doing ... Read More about Hemorrhaging
Test Run
Yesterday I tweeted that I was going to my favorite kind of shopping – shopping for running gear! Despite a random bad experience yesterday, this is my favorite thing to do :) I went to a local big name running store (which I am not naming because they didn’t let me take pictures) and went through ... Read More about Test Run
Fat Is Not A Feeling
I originally heard the term “Fat is not a feeling” from Roni’s Weigh. I love the saying and whenever I hear someone say, “I feel fat.” I always reply - “Fat is not a feeling. Happy, mad, sad – those are feelings, but fat is a whole other thing.” Well, today I felt fat. I went to go try on some ... Read More about Fat Is Not A Feeling
My Own Little Space
Since we did most of the living room floor yesterday, but still don’t have furniture, it’s just one clear and open space right now. It would be perfect for me to practice some yoga, but we don’t have the TV set up yet so I can’t put on a DVD. You'll want to check out the latest collection of ... Read More about My Own Little Space
Wino Wednesday!
Today I am starting a new blog series – Wino Wednesday. Wino Wednesday is important because if ever a day of the week requires a glass of wine such as QKAWine - wine & spirits, it’s right smack dab in the middle of the week – Wednesday! Today I’m drinking Castle Rock 2008 Sauvignon Blanc. I ... Read More about Wino Wednesday!
Simple Make-Up Remover and I Ate Turkey
Day to day I don’t usually wear make-up. This is a shock because when I go out I wear tons of it. I realize it’s probably a little too much, but this girl appreciates the glitter and there is no changing that ;) Even more shocking is – I have never slept with make-up in my life. Nope, not ... Read More about Simple Make-Up Remover and I Ate Turkey
Up And Out
This morning I did my first run around my new neighborhood. (I actually ran here a few times before we moved to Maryland, but that’s another story for another day.) I am convinced that the route I took this morning is all uphill on the way out! Luckily that means its downhill on the way back. I ... Read More about Up And Out
Healthy Living Summit Top Ten List
Even two days after the Healthy Living Summit I am still coming down from the high the weekend gave me. I went into it with one goal – to have fun and to meet fellow bloggers and readers in person. I didn’t expect to learn enough to make me a “super blogger” or RD overnight, but I did aim to ... Read More about Healthy Living Summit Top Ten List
On The Move
Hello and Happy Tuesday :) Last night was the last night we are staying at my mom’s. Our condo is still in shambles, but I need to bite the bullet and officially move in so I can start fixing it up. Yes, we’re going to be sleeping on an air mattress, but part of that is because we don’t want to ... Read More about On The Move
Mexican Meatless Monday – Mushroom Enchilada Casserole
Hello and welcome to another round of Mexican Meatless Monday, courtesy of your local Mexican blogger, Me :) Ole! This is a quick and dirty easy way to make enchiladas since you don’t have to roll them and get your hands and everything else in the kitchen covered in enchilada sauce! Mushroom ... Read More about Mexican Meatless Monday – Mushroom Enchilada Casserole
Burny Burny Cut Cut
Yesterday on my 16 miler in Chicago I wore my Spibelt, like I always do on long runs. But, after a mid-run bathroom break I put it back on a little to quickly and ended up with a huge burn/cut on my side. I didn’t realize until I got in the shower after the run and it stung like crazy :( Now ... Read More about Burny Burny Cut Cut
Sixteen in Chicago
One of my life goals is to run in every state in the United States. I actually ran in Illinois when Ben and I did our road trip across the country last summer, but today I ran in Chicago and really felt like I crossed this state off the list with a bang! Meghann, Leslie, Emily, Beck, Jenn, Evan, ... Read More about Sixteen in Chicago
Chicago Bean
I love beans. All beans – especially garbanzo :) But I found another bean to love – the Chicago Bean! Chandra and I walked around Chicago after the Healthy Living Summit activities were over. I wanted to take a nap, but she convinced me to get out (and I’m glad she did). It was really cool ... Read More about Chicago Bean
Healthy Living Summit – Bloggers For A Balanced Lifestyle
Before I was going to step foot into the Summit conference room I needed one thing – Dunkin Donuts iced coffee. This is one of the things I miss most about Maryland, I am still obsessed! Reunited and it feels so good… Then, I got breakfast – oatmeal topped with the sweetest berries I’ve had in a ... Read More about Healthy Living Summit – Bloggers For A Balanced Lifestyle