Hello! I had two recipe posts up back to back and feel like we haven’t just hung out. How’s it going? Over here it is kinda crazy because I’m leaving for the Boston Marathon tomorrow!! I started talking about it so long ago it just seemed so far off. Then, suddenly it’s here and I need to pack.
Vegas was not super interested in my Boston Marathon passport… They mail everyone a packet of info you have to take to the expo – that’s not common for races. Usually you just look up your number and show up with an ID to get it. There has been a lot more emails with information and 2 mailers now that are very fancy and exciting.
He rubbed his face on it as a sign of support (that, or he just likes to scratch his face).
My day started with the usual run and eat… I ran 10 miles at a medium pace and felt good. I wish I would have run another long run before Boston. I don’t think I have the stamina for a strong full marathon right now. But, I’m going to try and just run my race and take in the experience.
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I made an epic salad for lunch and then headed to my parent’s house.
I hung out with my mom and then we went to visit my Grams. She told me she’s not supposed to have coffee, tea, chocolate or alcohol – those are all the best things! She agrees. But – she has a box of cookies and some of them have chocolate on them so I think she bends the rules a little.
She showed me her fancy rosary that has a Saint on each bead.
After the visit we went back to my parents’ where I raided the entire kitchen for snacks. They have the best treats!
I have a piece of pan dulce while enjoying Roxy’s company.
I left the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cereal from the Easter Egg Hunt at my parents’ but took it back because they weren’t eating it. I actually really like it!
And this is super weird – I was craving red meat, which never happens (okay maybe it happens once a year?). Anyway. I went with it and made hamburgers. (I’m not opposed to eating red meat I just legit only make it 2 times a year or something.)
And I took this Reese’s PB Cup egg from somewhere with a candy dish that I can’t remember now and it’s really bugging me…
And you know how I’m obsessed with Manager’s Specials and sales and all that stuff?!
Well, I spotted a Squatty Potty in the clearance section of the grocery store and was so excited! I’ve been wanting one of these for so long. Boom.
Have you heard of it? This has been on my radar for years. It’s a stool that helps you get ideal position for going to the bathroom. We can discuss later.
Okay. This isn’t really a graphic image – but I know some of you get super grossed out when I show blood or a blister or stuff like that.
You’ve been warned – close out now and we can hang out again tomorrow. (It’s really not that bad but I know SR will be squeamish.)
This afternoon I was actually trying to not be a complete mess and started to unload the dishwasher so I could put my lunch dishes in there. Go Monican. As I opened the door to the machine and pulled out the bottom shelf a huge knife catapulted toward my hand!!?! It all happened so fast I didn’t realize what was going on until the knife was laying on the dishwasher door and the back of my hand started to bleed.
I guess the knife got stuck on the top shelf and when I pulled out the bottom one it flung towards me. Thankfully I didn’t try to grab it or it didn’t land on my foot and cut off one of my toes.
And yes, I know you’re not supposed to put knives in the dishwasher. Now I’ll follow that rule.
![Two gingers walk into a BBQ... ☀️ 🍉 🔥
And quickly snap a few pics before going back in the shade to avoid horrible sunburn!
Oh, you thought it was a joke?
I don't joke about spf. 💯
My fam had our annual Confetti Easter Egg Hunt yesterday (delayed due to coordinating schedules).
Swipe to see...
1-4. Me & Diego Confetti time
5. The boulder I found in my romaine!!
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[Long time followers will know I ate dirty grapes for years in spite of the universe sending me signs in the form of a spider & food borne illness while on a blog trip.]
This may inspire me to wash my romaine going forward.
Maybe.
6. Donuts!!
I wanted to order donut holes too but the lady cut me off. She just assumed that's all I wanted and went to ring it up.
Probably for the best...
7. I finished It Ends With Us on my long run this weekend. I already made a video review (it'll be up this week). But let's start a virtual book club and talk about it!!
8. This morning in the run... I listened to the Crime Writers On Podcast about Varsity Blues then... Today Explained about Cicadas while stretching.
The Cicada episode isn't good listening while running because the bug sounds are creepy. But it's super interesting! I've never seen one & didn't know anything about them (born SoCal girl here).
Have you experienced the Cicadas situation before??
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my family has a squatty potty and i think some of them use it and say it really works?! its always in the bathroom when i go home for holidays.
that little diddy about your grandma and the rosary made me so happy (and sad). my mima loved rosaries and collected them; we found SO many after she died. anyways, that one is super awesome and made me miss her <3
I want a squatty potty! Would love to try it out.
I always put knives in the dishwasher. Who said you can’t do that? They better not come to my house. You don’t need stitches, the squatty potty is gross. And YES to the burgers. We are having burgers tonight!
If you use the squatty potty, please post your thoughts about it! We saw these at Costco and I wasn’t sure if they really work or a waste of money. 🙂 Excited for your trip and hope you are feeling well!! Sending good vibes!
yay boston! I’m here! 🙂 best city in the world
you should do the shakeout run with shalane tomorrow!
I have no want for a squatty potty. But that pan dulce thing looks great! glad you learned your lesson about the knife, I haven’t used my dishwasher in years, I actually like doing the dishes.
I love that Vegas is just chilling on the floor, clearly not caring that your dishwasher just tried to kill you. lol Glad you’re ok.
Good luck and have fun in Boston!! 🙂
I had this craving for a hamburger recently – and it was soooo good. I don’t eat that much red meat, but like you, nothing against it. We have a freezer full of salmon, halibut, and moose (I only eat it occasionally) so that is what I am usually eating.
How exciting to be packing for Boston. I hope I can make it there one day. Have fun!
I have no issues what so ever in the pooping department so no need for the squatty potty 🙂
I tend to crave red meat every so often too. Sometimes our bodies need iron. And sometimes it’s just because I’m running outside past a house that is clearly barbecuing all things red meat. 🙂
Have a safe trip/enjoyable weekend/ and super fulfilling race on Monday.
Have fun in Boston! I miss living there, especially on Patriots Day! I always spent the day drinking a bunch of mimosas though . . . not running 🙂
I remember seeing them on Shark Tank and I don’t have one, but they have forever changed my pooping strategy- hah! Really does work when you move to that kind of position… !
I don’t want a burger right now but I do want one of those pan dulces!! I love pan dulce and haven’t had one in a while.
Loved that rosary from your grandma btw.
Ouch! I feel ya – I had to have a finger stitched up a few years ago after an encounter with an errant knife. I don’t think yours looks that bad though, hopefully you can avoid the doctor!
I always want a hamburger, but when I cook for myself I usually make turkey or chicken burgers. I rarely grill my own beef burgers, I save those for restaurants.
Steak is an entirely different story.
I dropped a knife off the counter once and it landed in my wood floor! Craziness!
I actually had red meat twice this last week (a burger and nachos) so I think I’ve met my yearly quota.
I didn’t know you weren’t supposed to put knives in the dishwasher! Who made up that rule? I usually just lay mine in the top rack if they’re big, and pointed down in the holder if they’re small. Either way, it’s a really good thing all your toes are intact. That would have made for a very bad marathon!
Good luck this weekend (not that I really think you need luck).
Looking forward to hearing all about it.