We landed at LAX before 10:30am and the sunshine was ready and waiting to greet us! I was over 90 degrees today. After spending the last few days all wrapped up in layers and a coat it was nice to thaw out 
My dad picked us up from the airport and we stopped for food on the way to my parents. I got a taco salad with chicken.
Then, we walked the dogs. Carino! 
On the way home Ben and I stopped at Costco since our fridge is bare.
Speaking of our fridge, I bought two new magnets in NYC. I’m very into inspiration quotes and this one really spoke to me since 2012 is all about trying to be fearless (and should really aim to be more gentle too)…
The highlight of dinner was this Asian Fusion Hummus Sabra sent me after I raved about it during my visit to the Sabra factory. I know my local stores don’t carry it, but if you can get your hands on it give it a whirl.
Ben insisted on buying these the other day even though I told him they were more like white chocolate then ‘real chocolate’. I could have sworn I tried them last year and was disappointed. 
Luckily (?) my expectations set the bar so low they weren’t that bad. I’d prefer dark chocolate but these are pleasant. I really want to make those Hershey’s Kisses cookies with them now!
A few days ago I thought I would be taking this week at a Rest Week from running, but now I have to make a plan of action. I’m going to sleep on it and decide if / how / where I’m running tomorrow morning and the rest of this week.
Election Day is tomorrow! 
Vote!
Question: Did you vote early? When are you going?
This is my first time voting in this county so I have a new polling place. I think I’ll run by it in the morning to see if it looks packed.
I left work at 2:00 yesterday, thinking I would “beat the rush,” to vote… No such luck! We arrived at our polling place at 2:25 PM and left at 6:00 PM! It was horrible. I’m glad I stayed, but man, I picked the wrong shoes yesterday! Two inch knee height boots – never again! Glad 11/6 is over!
I love chicken salads and I love it more with avocado! I always have shredded chicken on hand, I usually smash an avocado and mix it in with my shredded chicken add a little bit of salt and pepper. Pile mixture onto a tostada with lettuce, tomatoes, and salsa yum!
I voted early
I find that some people don’t know this which is why I’m sharing – so sorry if this is obnoxious – I noticed you called the dog Carino, and I can only assume you meant cariño. The ñ is pressing Alt+164 on the number pad. I’m a fan of the squiggly line.
Thanks! I knew there was some trick to it, but had no idea what it is!
What do you use to dip with the Asian fusion hummus??? I spent most of the summer in Israel for work and that is all they ate there for appetizers with meals and i am now obsessed but I hate always eating it with carb type dippers. Any suggestions?
I am partial to carbs, but sometimes I use celery or carrots to dip.
I voted about 2 weeks ago and I’m so glad I did. I keep hearing horror stories about how long the lines are…yay me 😉 Good luck voting! I made those delicious Hershey Kiss blossom cookies a few weeks ago and oh man were they wonderful.
I voted by absentee ballot about 3 weeks ago. I did run by a polling place this morning and saw people lined up to vote.
Mailed my vote in last week. Love not having to wait in line!
Got my vote in a couple weeks ago!!
Glad you made it back safely!
I absentee ballot voted. I’m so glad I did b/c dragging 3 kids to the polling place in the rain sounds awful
Voting after work this evening!
I like the Christmas flavor kisses the best. I just got back from voting. I was the first cast my vote in our precinct this am! 🙂
Going to vote in less than an hour…but must get coffee first!
I’m off to vote this morning! My kindergartener is excited because they’re doing a “secret vote” at school today! I like how the schools get childen involved.
Glad you made it back safe!
I remember we did a big debate and voted when I was in 4th grade I think? I LOVED it! Very cool that his school does that.
I voted early, but there were still crazy long lines! I can’t even imagine what it’s going to be like today…
That Natalie Dee is too funny. I don’t know how you keep track of all her comics and remember just the right one to pull up!
I voted this morning and it was crazy – they sent me to the wrong polling place, it didn’t even exist, but then luckily another poling place said I could vote there. No wonder there’s so many issues with voting 🙁
I love white chocolate kisses, they would be delish in cookies!
Boo. Glad you got the chance to cast your vote!
Voting this evening!
I voted this morning… it was 27 degrees while I was waiting in line here in PA! 90 degrees sounds like a dream! Love those hershey kisses and really want to try that hummus, yum!
i voted early. hope you don’t have to wait in line for too long tomorrow!
I voted last Thursday! So curious what your politics are… don’t you have the desire to divulge? I wouldn’t be able to keep my mouth shut.
It’s very tempting to talk about politics on RER, but I would hate to alienate my readers just because we have different views. I think it’s somewhat obvious where I would stand on many hot topics given my gender, race and location 😉
Yay, that’s what I was assuming/hoping!!! I just thought your politics might be different because of your blogger friend who seems to have very different political beliefs, but friends don’t have to agree on everything!
Yeah, we don’t discuss politics but I think we have very different views.
I’m a massive fan of inspiring quotes, books etc. That’s a wonderful one up there!
Do you think since you’ve trained, you’ll be looking to find/run a marathon around your area in the near future?
Hope you have a relaxing day at home after the travels!
I’m looking for another race!
I voted already… Absentee ballot since the Marine Corps keeps making us move.
I’m voting tomorrow- I like voting on election day, even if it means lines.
Voted by mail. Made life easy.
ps – I heard the weather is supposed to get cool now. maybe rain on Friday. fall…summer…. just make up your mind! 😉
I’m either lazy or a good plan-ahead kinda gal. I do the absentee ballot deal. I voted a week ago. (I prefer to consider myself the latter, by the way.)
Thanks for telling people to vote!!!
I voted by mail. Well I handed it to my mom to mail. We differ on a few topics and she was upset I had a sign in my yard.
I voted as soon as early voting started! It was awesome to get it out of the way-no line, tons of free candy, and volunteers who haven’t been doing it long enough to get pissed off yet! I don’t envy those who have to wait in line tomorrow…
THAT’S NOT REALLLL. I’m so about it!
brb buying hersheys kisses.
I already voted by mail!!
So jealous of your warm temps! That is a great Gandhi quote.
I’m from Canada so obviously am not voting. However, I definitely voted in the last couple elections here!
I need to go to bed NOW so I can go vote before work tmrw 😀
We voted by mail in AZ. I read the were counting those votes already. Will be interesting to hear what the lines are like tomorrow.
The Kidless Kronicles
I will be casting my vote tomorrow morning! Glad you made it home safely!
I will be casting my vote tomorrow morning! Glad you made it home safely.