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The Dreaded Thanksgiving Commute…. December 1, 2009

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This year, we did Thanksgiving in the Bay Area, which means we (and half a million other people) drive from LA to San Francisco for the holiday. I think everyone else gets out at noon on Wednesday so EVERYONE leaves at the same time… it was horrendous leaving LA through the Grapevine, but overall, not a bad drive.

Per usual, we stopped at Harris Ranch about 4 hours into the drive. 

We picked out some Thanksgiving desserts to bring up, and I got a little snack for the rest of the drive! A desserty parfait cup! It has layers of Pound Cake, Chocolate Cake, pudding, berries and Whipped Cream.

Oh… and topped with Nuts and Chocolate Sauce…..

I ate it while working on my marathon training plan! 

Yep… that was pretty much a whole post dedicated to cake, chocolate and whipped cream. 🙂

 

Thinking like an Athlete November 30, 2009

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Sometimes I fall into a funk where I just don’t feel like a runner. I read all these great blogs where I see people taking running way more seriously than I do. And I get “runner envy”! I want to be as committed, determined and dedicated to running as they are, but sometimes, I find it so hard! I am starting to think that the difference between a runner and an athlete happens during the midweek runs. Yea, I can crank out 10 miles on a Sunday, no problem. Half-marathon without training? Piece of cake. Running 3 miles on a random Wednesday morning? No way, Jose! What is wrong with me?! I seriously have to muster up all the courage in the world to get out of bed during the week to run.

 

I was just talking to my friend, Sharon, about this last week. We saw some totally fit people running on a trail in Pasadena and I said, “What is the difference between them and me? Why do they just look like they belong out here and I’m just huffing and puffing swinging my arms hoping for a walk break?”

 

But it’s just dawning on me now that the magic has to happen during the week. So this week, I just sucked it up, set my alarm, and headed out the door for a 3.5 mile run… because that’s what athletes do. 

 

 

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!! November 25, 2009

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This year, I have a lot to be Thankful for! Top of the list this year includes:

 

1.) My marriage! I am so thankful to have married my best friend this year in the wedding of my dreams. I feel so lucky to have Irving in my life. We laugh everyday, and I feel like the luckiest girl in the world! (I promise a wedding recap with pictures soon!)

2.) My family! (Both of them!) Even though I’m far away from everyone, since we live in Los Angeles, I am so thankful to be a part of both families! They’ve always been so supportive of Irving and I. And on July 11th, our family became bigger! I’m so excited to have Irving’s mom coming home with us for Christmas this year. We’re so lucky! (And I love having three sisters now too!)

3.) My Friends! Sometimes people think it’s crazy that I’m still friends with my group from high school, but they are the best friends anyone could ask for! Of course I love my friends I’ve met since high school, but I’m thankful for all of my friendships that have stood the test of time.

A few of these girls I’ve known since I was 3!

4.) Running!!! I am so thankful to be healthy enough to allow my body to run! Each full breath of air I take when I’m pounding out miles reminds me of my health (which I will never take for granted)! I am so excited to be training for the Boston Marathon this year! Show your support here!

Happy Thanksgiving!

(What are you thankful for?)

 

Leap of Faith… November 23, 2009

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Irving and I are always talking about how incredible, scary and fun it was to just pick up, leave everything, and drive across the country in search of a new job, a new apartment, a new relationship and a new beginning. We had been dating long distance for over 3 years at that point, and we were totally ready to dive in and start our new lives together…. so without any plan or sure bet, we packed up everything we had, rented a minivan… and headed to California to take us wherever destiny would bring us. 

I had just turned 21 and graduated college. I look so young in these pictures. (And Irving looks so cold!) Even Nikki, my dog, was there to see us off!

We had to physically tape some of our items together so they’d all fit. We fit a mini dining room set and a futon bed in there too!

I dont think my dad actually thought we were really going through with this until the last bag was loaded into the car. Pulling out of the driveway was one of the most defining moments in my life!

Here goes nothing… 

That was the best Road Trip of my life, we made it across the country in 5 days. It has definitely proven to be the best decision I ever made. It was so rewarding, empowering and exciting to follow my our dream and carve a path for ourselves. Moral of the story? If you have a dream… make it happen. You can not go wrong with following your heart and taking on challenges that may seem unrealistic. 

That road trip was 5 years ago, and we’ve since upgraded our mini dining room set and futon. haha 

 

 

Autumn Eats!

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Just a few fun foodie things to share. 

Up first: Butternut Squash Ravioli… topped with Canned Pumpkin Puree. It was like an autumn harvest in my mouth! Mmm. Gotta love those Gourds!

Also this weekend, I totally surprised myself and bought a stock of brussel sprouts! Can you believe that I’ve NEVER had brussel sprouts before? I didn’t know what I’d been missing! I was inspired by Kath’s blog last week, and when I saw the stalks in Trader Joes this week…I had to follow suit and give them a whirl.

First, I cut the little balls off the stalk and soaked them in water for 10 minutes. (They looked like little mini cabbages!)

Next, I chopped them in half and tossed them in a ziplock bag with a few tsp of Olive Oil, Salt and Pepper. Then baked them at 400* for 30 minutes.


They came out nice and golden brown. A little crispy too.

Served with a leftovers mish-mash of Rice and Tabouli. SO GOOD!