The second half of 2009 started with my "Road Trip Across America". It was fun, scary, tiring, overwhelming and more! Then, I started a new job, went to Belize and got super homesick. It's been an adventure and the craziest year of my life!!! July - We started in Las Vegas Baby! The Road Trip to ... Read More about Craziest Year Ever Part II
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Weird Night
Last night was very weird. I woke up around 4am after having the worst dream that my brother was dead. It was so real I woke up with tears in my eyes. Thanks to the time difference and his late work schedule, I called him and he was still up. But, I do think I freaked him out a bit. Sorry Michael, ... Read More about Weird Night
Craziest.Year.Ever.
I've been putting off my 2009 recap because I don't even know where to start! This has been the craziest year ever and I almost don't want it to end :) I started the year in California, with a boyfriend and a job and am ending the year in Maryland with a husband and a pile of freelance work I ... Read More about Craziest.Year.Ever.
Late Start
My high school used to have two days a week that were "Late Start". Classes began at 9am and most people loved it. But, I am a morning person so I hate a late start to my day. These are those blurry pics everyone takes in high school to make it look like you have clear skin. Don't mind the chola ... Read More about Late Start
Chocolate Covered Cranberries
My Nina and Nino gave Ben and I some snacks for the plane ride back to CA. There were gingerbread bites... and chocolate covered cranberries espresso beans. The company messed up and put espresso beans NOT cranberries in the package!!! Ha! I was disappointed, but Ben loves choc covered espresso ... Read More about Chocolate Covered Cranberries
Ch-Ch-Ch Chia!
I finally tried the illusive Chia seed today! I have been wanting to get my hands on it for a while but never asked where the "Chia seed department" was at my local health foods store. Well, yesterday I bought a container of this magical seed. I am especially intrigued by the Chia seed after ... Read More about Ch-Ch-Ch Chia!
Breakfast At Last (meal of the day)
Trail Mix!! I dipped a little too hard into the trail mix stash today. Why is something so calorie dense so easy to eat and eat and eat?! I have been craving oatmeal all day so, I decided to have breakfast for dinner in the form of oat bran with PB. In my travels today I picked up Chia seeds. I ... Read More about Breakfast At Last (meal of the day)
Back to Reality
This morning started with a great, but cold 4 mile run. Even though it was chilly I was so happy to be running in MD again :) Then, I had an early appointment so I had to grab breakfast on the go. I took a yogurt and pear for the ride. The yogurt was not good, but it was the best option at my ... Read More about Back to Reality
Is that a banana in your purse?
I am currently flying high above the clouds on my way back to MD. But, before I got on the plane airport security stopped me because of a suspicious item in my purse – a banana. I can only imagine what they thought it was, but Ben’s random comment of the day is: Ben: “Miss, I'm sorry but, you ... Read More about Is that a banana in your purse?
Feliz Navidad!
Hello and a belated Merry Christmas to you! I've been having too much fun and too much food with my family. The combination of being on "vacation", the holiday and so many family events has me up a few pounds fast! But, I'm ready to get back on track because I want to feel better. California eatin' ... Read More about Feliz Navidad!
I Fell…Again
I always say that I fall about three times a year. I was super nervous I was going to fall at my wedding and luckily I didn't. But, I did fall today. Hard. (This is the uneventful recap of my last fall while running.) I went on 3 mile run with my friend, Susan... We had just started running and ... Read More about I Fell…Again
Sucker for “Suggestions”
I am such a sucker for "suggestions". If I see someone eat a certain food I enjoy I end up craving it until I get it. Today a woman at the salon was eating soup in the waiting room (I know that was random). I saw her eating away and totally got a craving for crappy canned soup. I ended up eating it ... Read More about Sucker for “Suggestions”
Running On Sunshine
Greetings from California!!! I was running on sunshine this morning and couldn't be happier :) My heart is aching with happiness right now. I started the day with an 11 mile run on the Long Beach bike path. This is my favorite running route ever! I used to drive out here every weekend to do run ... Read More about Running On Sunshine
Up In The Air!
Hello from the air! I am currently flying over Indiana on my way to SoCal!! I’m very excited to get home and see my family and pets. I am so homesick and miss them so much. This will be a much needed dose of family time! I was running around like crazy today. I waited until the last minute to ... Read More about Up In The Air!
What’s This Taste Like?
Mary Training: I think I'm going to do a longish run tomorrow morning, so I decided to take today as a rest day. I did some strength moves on my own and used the ottoman as a stepper while watching Ruby :) I have been loving smoothies lately and today I made another one for breakfast. I add ... Read More about What’s This Taste Like?
5K for Breast Cancer
My friend Susan is organizing a 5K fundraiser for breast cancer December 27th. Her mom was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. If you are in the Montebello area December 27th, I'd like to invite you to participate. This is the first time the ... Read More about 5K for Breast Cancer