I took the morning train again today. I love that song “My baby takes the morning train…” I heard it for the first time in the supermarket one time last year and sing it randomly ever since. Ha. Now that I actually took the morning train I keep singing it again! I just realized this song is from ... Read More about The Morning Train…
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Thank you, thank you
We got our Thank You cards in yesterday. Finally! I picked out 2 different designs... and this is the back... Today I did a run without my Garmin since it couldn't find the satellite. I ended up doing the same route again. I need to change it up. Now I am enjoying a Green Monster and one I'm ... Read More about Thank you, thank you
Can I buy you a drank?
Today I was wearing my reporter hat covering a conference in D.C. It was fun! I wasn't sure what my options were for lunch nearby so I packed lunch. (This was kinda akward because I had to carry it with me all day.) But I did buy a drink, or two :) I am like a camel and I need to store liquids in my ... Read More about Can I buy you a drank?
"Good Job Runner!"
One of my favorite things about running is the camaraderie between runners. I love saying "Good Job!" or "Keep it up!" to fellow runners. I love that we are sharing in this secret morning running club. This morning a fellow runner made a "whoop-whoop!" motion with his arm (but no words) to me. I ... Read More about "Good Job Runner!"
Find a new hobby
When I came home today I did a lot of random snacking...watermelon, ice cream bar, cereal. It's been a while since I've done this so I am super disappointed. Boo. Anyways, when I told Ben that I just came home and ate he said, "You need to find a new hobby." He didn't mean it in a mean way, but I ... Read More about Find a new hobby
It's getting hot in here
The AC in our office is broken. It was 94 in there today. Seriously. Way to sweat it up in my dress that's dry clean only. Way to go. Note to self: Don't buy dry clean only clothes. You are poor. Dry cleaning is fancy, you aren't. In other, more happy news...I got my Operation Beautiful shirt! ... Read More about It's getting hot in here
Being a redhead hurts…
Here is a link to an article about how Redheads require more anesthesia than others. Some gene mutation makes us more resistant to pain blockers. Weird, but interesting. I have wanted to dye my hair blond for the longest time, but then I won't get extra Novocaine at the dentist :( This is an ... Read More about Being a redhead hurts…
Oat-vernight
I have been meaning to make overnight oats for the longest time and keep forgetting! I think it's way too hot now for hot oatmeal and I've been missing a bowl o' oats :) I found this yogurt at Costco this weekend (they didn't have it the last time I went). I hope it's a regular item there! In the ... Read More about Oat-vernight
4 Weeks Until Belize!
Ben and I had to postpone our honeymoon because of the big move and all, which I was super bummed about at the time :( But that means I am going to Belize in 4 weeks!!! I am so excited, especially because the wedding, move in CA, new job, roadtrip across the US and everything has made our lives ... Read More about 4 Weeks Until Belize!
Bowl O'Smoothie
Rest day = 45 minute walk this morning before it got hot :) I really wish I was craving PB Stuffed French Toast this morning since I don't have time to make "fancy" breakfasts during the week, but all I really wanted was a smoothie. So, I made a big smoothie in a bowl topped with granola and it ... Read More about Bowl O'Smoothie
Something's Missing
I am kinda getting used to long runs on Saturdays, so the 2 part run yesterday made me feel like something was missing. It was really weird, but I didn't feel like I got a good run in at all. Maybe my legs were just restless? Saturday eats are often random for me because I eat breakfast late and/or ... Read More about Something's Missing
Run with Kath
I am normally a solo runner. I never really had someone to run with and I really enjoy the "me time" running alone gives me. But, when I heard Kath was nearby and down for a run I knew it would be a good time. We met up this morning and ran around the Goucher College campus. We did about 4 miles at ... Read More about Run with Kath
Long Walk Home
I have walked home after work every day this week. I'm very proud of myself because that's an extra 3 miles of walking 5 days in a row! It takes me an hour though, so that is kind of a bummer...it's a long road home! I change out of my work clothes and into walking clothes in the restroom. Today I ... Read More about Long Walk Home
"No Diet" Diet
Roni (Roni's Weigh) had a link to My "No Diet" Diet - that is one person's journey to Intuitive Eating. I love it. This article really shows how much of a scary process Intuitive Eating is after years of dieting. I feel like I could have wrote this exactly. It gave me chills it was so close to my ... Read More about "No Diet" Diet
Empty Snack Drawer
Since I just started this job I haven't brought any snacks to work that I just left there. I have been eating the snack, lunch and snack I've been taking. This is fine, until today when for some reason I brought a shitty bag of popcorn for an afternoon snack. Poor choice of snack Monica, ... Read More about Empty Snack Drawer
Two steps forward, two steps back
Today is a Rest Day so I hit up the apartment gym for some elliptical time like on those Nordictrack RW600 vs RW700. I am not all about the elliptical since I don't get "lost" in the workout like I do with my runs so it's kinda boring. I meant to make my 5 year plan during my workout, but then I ... Read More about Two steps forward, two steps back