Things I found in my purse today: A packet of mayonnaise, because I like love to steal condiments. I don't know what I thought I was going to use it for, but I never let a free bucket of condiments pass me by without helping myself to some. A pack of gum that is almost empty even though I just ... Read More about Hold the mayo – in your purse
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Rustling Leaves
This morning I did 7 miles in 1:02:48! I felt really good the whole time - I think incorporating yoga into my Marathon Training is a good idea :) Normally on my runs all I hear is my breath, my footsteps and passing cars (I don't run with an Ipod because I am a freak). But today I noticed the sound ... Read More about Rustling Leaves
Yoga and Wine
I made it to Yoga 2 today and it was really good! I was nervous before I went. I get stressed out in yoga when I suck (ironic). But this class wasn't too challenging for me and I got a good stretch. Love it! This may be my new regular class :) After yoga I raced home to make dinner. It was only ... Read More about Yoga and Wine
Training in Florida
First things first...you have to check out this David Letterman clip: NYC Marathon Winner Meb Keflizigh with the Top 10 things you think about while running the marathon. So, Ben surprised me and bought tickets for a weekend getaway to Florida the weekend after Thanksgiving! We are going to ... Read More about Training in Florida
Afraid of Not Running
I am afraid of not running. This morning I was on the fence about yoga versus running for today's exercise. I could have taken a yoga class at 7am this morning, but I wouldn't be able to run. I was afraid to not run so I decided to run an easy 3 miles in the morning and go to a Yoga class after work ... Read More about Afraid of Not Running
Damn that Joe
I know better than to go to Trader Joe's and buy things I don't need, but I did it again today after work. I walked out with this bag that somehow was half empty by the time I got home. Damn it Joe, not cool. Before I left work I had a yogurt, cheese stick (not string cheese because you can't ... Read More about Damn that Joe
Food Issue: No Uvas!
When I was a kid I remember seeing "No Uvas!" bumper stickers on cars. It means "No Grapes". I didn't really understand why at the time, but later learned the movement and the bumper stickers were inspired by Cesar Chavez. I'm also planning to put up custom banners and signs, which I found at ... Read More about Food Issue: No Uvas!
Walking the Hills
Marathon Training: I started my day with a quick 6 mile run around the neighborhood. I've decided the hills are what kill me more than anything else. So many times I am running and feeling great and then I hit a hill and "WHAM!" I feel like I ran into a wall and I need to walk. Boo. I have no ... Read More about Walking the Hills
Ice Cream, Chocolate and Baked Goods
The title of this post really sums up my eats for this weekend. Sure, I had a big veggie filled salad at one point but, more than anything else I ate junk :( A lot of junk. Too much junk. I enjoy eating indulgent foods when I go out or at parties, but I try to keep it out of the house. I just know ... Read More about Ice Cream, Chocolate and Baked Goods
Peanut Butter Pumpkin Bread Recipe
A friend at work clipped this recipe out for me, it's from the Baltimore Sun - Peanut Pumpkin Bread. Pumpkin AND Peanut Butter??!?!?! This must be a dream. I made some modifications to make it healthier and cut the recipe in half. Here is my version... (The chocolate pb cup on the right side of the ... Read More about Peanut Butter Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Halloween Costume #3
Happy Halloween!!! My brother got me this perv mustache from a vending machine when I was in California. See me rocking it while wearing my Operation Beautiful shirt? You dressing up tonight? You better if you want candy or the perv 'stache police will get ya! Ben and I did some walking together ... Read More about Halloween Costume #3
Pizza and Sex
One time a guy actually told me, "Do you want to come over for some pizza and some Cheeky BDSM?" I said, "What?" (thinking I must have heard him wrong) He said, "What, you don't like pizza?" And who doesn't like pizza? So, I went over. Ha. Just Kidding!!! I am a funny blogger ... Read More about Pizza and Sex
Cereal Killer
I'm a Cereal Killer!!! I don't know where I got this idea, but it is a super easy costume you can do with stuff you already have! Question: Do you have any ideas for food themed costumes??? Here are some ideas: Five Terrible Food Themed Costumes from SF Weekly Serious Eats DIY Food Themed ... Read More about Cereal Killer
My Day at the Water Summit
Today I attended the Atlantic Water Summit at the National Press Club. The summit addressed the issue of water resources in the U.S. and around the world. The speakers included Senator Dick Durbin, Hugh Grant (President and CEO of Monsanto Company) and a number of scholars and experts on the ... Read More about My Day at the Water Summit
Going into D.C.
I had to wake up super early because I'm going into D.C. today. I'm covering an event at the National Press Club - doesn't that sound fancy?! I didn't really make time for exercise this morning (and was feeling kinda sleepy and lazy too). But I am planning on a yoga class tonight :) I really ... Read More about Going into D.C.
Won’t Power Instead of Will Power
I think it's weird that we call it "willpower" when it's usually "won't power" we are aiming for. It took all my "won't power" today to keep myself from NOT buying a DD coffee! I had to tell myself I won't buy one today. It takes a lot of "won't power" to avoid the office candy dish too. I think I ... Read More about Won’t Power Instead of Will Power