I think it's time for a new watch. This one has been with me on many many runs and races over the last 5 years. Out of all the digital watches, I have liked this one the most. It doesn't do anything special, like a garmin or other high-tech gear, but it has lasted the longest! It still works, but the band has given out and is now held together with duct tape (classy, huh). It is so hard for me to part with something that has been apart of so many workouts, good runs, bad runs, triumphs, and disappointments. I guess when the screen becomes totally blank I will be forced to part with it. Until then, I am okay with my duct tape watch.
Note to self- do not eat an orange or drink orange juice before planning to run anytime within 24 hours. I've made this mistake twice now. The first was juice and today was an orange, but the results were the same. Absolutely horrible heart burn. I do not usually get heart burn, but oranges and running just seem to be the perfect match for creating that problem even if its 4 hours before. The lesson has been learned today.
Today we are Dog sitting. This is Charl E. Bear, better known as Charlie. He's been here for about an hour and pretty much has not left the big patio window. There are some kids out side playing and he is totally into watching them and anyone else who walks by. He gets really excited and I can't quite tell if he likes it or if its overwhelming. Earlier he discovered the large mirror in the dining room... ha ha it was funny to watch him look at himself. It will be an interesting night with him in an unfamiliar place.
Waffles!! I love them! When I lived at home my Mom would make them all the time on the weekends and now that I have my own waffle iron I like to make them and then freeze them. So when morning comes and we need a quick breakfast, throw it in the toaster and I've got waffles!! I used to buy frozen waffles but I like making my own because I know what goes into them. Plus Hodgsons Mill has a great whole wheat baking mix. Sometimes I (hear me out first) substitute cows milk for almond milk. Honestly- there is little taste difference. Just ask my husband the picky eater. He's never noticed. :)
This evening has been a lay on the couch with a warm blanket kind of evening. After spending the last few days on my feet constantly, I appreciate coming home to my basket of blankets and relaxing for a little while. I seem to have developed a thing for blankets and throws over the last few years. I'll take anything to keep me warm!
The faucet that never stops giving... ever. I do not like that this faucet constantly runs. No matter how hard I try to twist the knobs it never completely turns off. Im not a plumber but I have a feeling fixing this is not a simple job and would probably require shutting off the water to our building. I guess thats my excuse for not getting it fixed. On the bright side, at least we know that we have running water.
This is my philodendron and seems to be the only plant that survives around here. Well I guess the mini cactus is still thriving, but it only gets 1 table spoon of water every month if even that. Earlier I was trying to think about what my photo was going to be today and I realized the tradition that this silly plant holds for me. I can remember my grandmother having one of these and my mother as well. And now I too own a philodendron whose own roots came from my mothers plant and her roots most likely from my grandmothers. Who knows where my grandmother got her roots from. Very possibly another family member. So the tradition of the philodendron lives on!
Say hello to the new Asics GT 2150! I have been running in the asics 2000 series for a long time and probably only another runner would get so excited over the newest version of a running shoe! Thanks to my wonderful husband, he bought these for me as a suprise christmas present. After taking the last couple of years off from competetive training and distance racing, I have once again laced up my shoes, strapped on my digital watch, and headed out the door to train for my first half marathon. Theses shoes are my husbands way of supporting me 100%. He may not like to run millions of miles but atleast everytime I put on the shoes I can remember that it was his unconditional and unselfish love that provided them for me. Maybe thats a little cheesy, but cheese it probably my favorite food. Thanks Kev! :)
Critical Care Nursing. For the next couple of weeks I will be completing my critical care rotation (which I believe will by far be my favorite). Today I have spent my time reading several chapters. I actualy like reading this text book. I seem to be able to remember what I read easily and learn more than I realize. This one will be a keeper!
The Sunday Lunch Club. Almost every sunday we have lunch with a group a friends, someone cooks or we go out. Today was Joe Mamma's brick oven pizza's. This one here is half bacon chicken ranch and half betty white. The pizza's are so good I could eat the crust alone for days. Happy eating!
