Piso Mojado

 

Let me just start by saying that sick kids are not fun.  I deal with enough bodily fluids at work I don’t particularly want to deal with it at home.  But today has been full of it, bodily fluids that is.  And if everything goes as the little buggers planned, I’ll be the one ralphing my guts up tomorrow.

Their germs are not this cute.

So while I feel good lets reminisce about my massive Thanksgiving dinner last Saturday. Here is the run down, we had turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, stuffing, cranberry sauce, rolls and for dessert a pumpkin pie and a delicious concoction that my niece put together involving cream cheese and dough (Heaven!!!)

We always take aerial photos from our helicopter for Thanksgiving.

 

The rest of the family was already in a turkey induced coma at this point.

 

 

Sopapilla Cheesecake Heaven.

 

It was a free for all of eating, and I probably had to unbutton my pants when all was said and done.  There might have been some wine involved during the feast.  I may or may not have had spent some too much time with my sister watching old music videos on you tube and singing too loud.

We also spent half the night yelling “Piso Mojado” at anyone who walked through the kitchen.  Listen, the floor was wet and we didn’t want a lawsuit.

 

What happens at your house after all the eating is done?

Abandoned in the Kitchen

 

Well, due to the wind yesterday and the fact that I’m a known wimp, running was OUT.  We are smack dab in the middle of nowhere land and it’s flat as flat can be with not many trees to break the 20 mph wind.  That’s ok though, more time to cook and eat.

Now spin in a circle and imagine that all around you for MILES!!!

The last few Thanksgiving dinners we have had, have gone the non-traditional route so this year we decided to go back to the old Turkey and Ham dinner and it did not disappoint.  It was also my first attempt at making yeast rolls.  I’m the bomb, it’s too bad you all couldn’t make it here to try them.  Side note: did you know that yeast sucks, and has an expiration date. See below for batch # 2 of yeast rolls.

 

Before. Notice the clean counter.

After. Golden brown perfection. And very healthy too.

 

My family abandoned me to the kitchen for other more important things.  My niece had a basketball tournament, my mom had some practice for a “Holiday Spectacular” (not sure what goes on there), my dad had to look at some guns and D tagged along with him.  So in an effort to expedite my cooking I sold the children to the highest bidder.

Turns out they are only worth a couple buck and my sister bought them. No returns, no refunds.

The kitchen quite possibly could have been declared a national disaster area. Apparently a tornado touched down and moved a whole house into the kitchen at some point.  I called in the National Guard for clean up later in the day.  Eventually the stragglers made it back home to terrorize my efforts and steal/beg for food I threw up my hands, walked away and let the Mother finish.

I was scared of the knife so I backed away, slowly.

Stay tuned for the actual buffet of debauchery.

How and when do you plan to celebrate your Thanksgiving holiday?

 

 

Buy Some

 

Not much has happened during this staycation.  And that’s just the way I like it. So quit bugging me.  I did manage to have a jewelry party hosted by my super awesome best friend Amber.

All clear girl. Not a boogie in sight.

What can I say? We like to eat.  Don’t get in our way during said eating times or you might loose a limb.  I’ve worked with Amber for the last 7 years and she just recently added Stella & Dot stylist to her repituoir (selling jewelry compliments nursing, right?)

Give me one of each, NOW!

A few people from work showed up and purchased some lovely pieces and ate some food and drank some wine. We got a little loud.  So it’s a good thing I live out in the middle of no where, no cops here.

The food disappeared pretty quickly.

Just imagine the stories that were pouring forth from all nurses in this room.  Blood, guts, vomit and poop galore.

I even convinced my friend to buy this necklace.

Tough Cindy, you have to. It’s state law.

 

I had a lot of fun and should probably have friends over more often.  But the fact that I like to live like a hermit gets in the way.  I have lived in this house for over 2 years and this is the first non-birthday party that I have had.  And if you notice the above photos, my walls are barren.  I can’t decorate and don’t want to spend the money on decorating.  I’m waiting on my sister to do it for me but she’s just too lazy.

Get up and make me a sandwich!

Any body else ever have an in home, here buy this crap party?  I loved this one.

Stop being lazy and put your crap away

 

The Run:

Another rainy, gloomy, craptastic day here in the Midwest.  And seeing as I am a fair weather runner, to the gym I go.  A big day for me today, so I got my flabby butt out of bed at 6am in the DARK to work out. (I thought I was on a staycation?) Not cool.  At least Bob and Tom are on the air by then.  Three miles later in a quick 30 minutes and I was in the shower to get ready for a “meeting” at Cracker Barrel.  Oh, how I love thee!!!

This wasn’t my breakfast but it could have been.  Sign me up for biscuits.

 

The Crap:

Why can’t people put their shopping carts in a corral after using them?  Is it too much to ask a human being to walk an extra fifty feet the put your cart back?  Or would that strain you too much?  Be an adult and do follow the rules you set for your children, put your crap away.  I do.  I don’t want dings and scratches on my car and I’m pretty sure you don’t either, so help each other out and quit being so lazy.

And I’m wondering if the “Mullet” is back in style?  Billy the Exterminator sure likes it, every other person at Wal-Mart rocks it and Little Girl #1 thinks she needs one too.

I’m liking it!

If you are looking for a good laugh go here.  I always do when I’m feeling down and want to feel better about myself, though I am always slightly worried I will show up on this site.

In case you were wanting to know I ate one of these, and it was delicious.  You can judge me all you want.

All home made and delicious.

Checking Out the Diet

 

The Run:

I was a little worried today about the ole foot after the last run where my it actually fell off my body, but it all turned out well. After decided upon Beastie Boys Radio on Pandora I was able to complete 4 miles on the treadmill in around 40:30, making for a 10:07 pace. After the run I hopped on the elliptical for 15 more minutes.  I’ve been trying to do more cardio.  We’ll see how long that lasts…

Consider me a Brass Monkey Junkie

The Crap:

I decided that if I was going to follow the diet outlined in “Racing Weight”  I should probably try some the suggested foods in order to increase my odds of success.  So I bought some different Kashi cereals to try since they are high in Protein and other goodness.

Neither cereal is bad, but the Toasted Berry Crumble definitely beats out the Honey Almond Flax.  I enjoy cereal that is sweet and its definitely the sweeter of the two.  Don’t get me wrong they both taste “healthy”, I wasn’t expecting fruit loops, but they both exceeded expectations.

These are one of my favorite pre-run meals, usually morning runs,are never heavy in my gut and don’t leave an after-taste.  They don’t taste like an energy bar and they are all organic.  And there is a wide variety of flavors.  I’ve yet to taste one that I don’t like.  Carrot Cake is an especial favorite of mine!!!

Yeah, me too.

This is my first attempt at protein powder.  And since I’m a cheapskate I went with the cheapest that Wally World had to offer.  But this new diet calls for more protein than I usually take in so I had to get it somewhere.  It will do for now.  Not to gritty, but I also mixed it with more liquid than called for to keep it from being real thick.

Yes, it does say wide mouth. Keep your comments to yourself.

Don’t be jealous of my Ball jar for a glass.  You know you will be looking for one now to be just like me.

And in case you were wondering, here was my dinner for tonight.

Lots of green. Broccoli, romaine, mushrooms, tomato, onion, and a whole avocado.  I’m not sure if a whole avocado is good for you.  But if it’s wrong, then I don’t want to be right.  I could bathe in avocado daily, is that wrong too?

I hope to try some more foods listed in “Racing Weight” in the next week or so as I plan to start around October 18th ish.  But if most of the food go as well as the above listed we are looking at a good run here.

What are your feelings on avocado?

Motivation Required

 

For some reason, I have avoided running outside lately. Not really sure why, could be because I don’t feel like pushing myself to run faster or because I’m sick of running in all the same routes or some slight depression over not having a buddy.  Either way, I’m gonna hit the gym more often till I feel like it’s time for a change.

Speaking of the gym, they got all new treadmills sometime over the last 3 days and I love them!  And I got the treadmill real estate by the fan today. Score one for this chick!  I managed to pull out 4 miles at a 10:10 pace before my left foot broke in half.  I started to feel it around mile 2 but thought, what the heck, push through.  I still have that little coach yelling at me in the back of my head that I can’t quit until I puke. 

 

Even though the old foot was falling of my leg I did manage to do some weights with my arms.  I really need to do this type of stuff more often.  I have been consistently running for over a year now and haven’t seen the weight loss I saw a the beginning though there is a considerable amount to go.  I know it is because I have grown complacent and unwilling to change routine in order to improve.  As well as eating habits that are less than stellar.

It should be noted that cupcakes are considered a mental health food in my book.

 

I have decided to do the meal plan that I read in “Racing Weight” over my vacation that is coming up this month and follow the routine outlined in it.  I’m still making my notes.  I’ll have another post on that later this week.

 

I finished the book “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett this week and I really liked it.

I can’t go see a movie that is based on a book before reading the book.  Mainly because movie companies usually make such poor representations of the authors words on screen.  I’d rather know the back stories and the real ending to the plot instead of the Hollywood version.  Anyhoo, “The Help” was awesome. It gave me a view into a time and place that I knew existed but they can’t teach in high school history class.

Lessons like how to dress in a socially appropriate way.

It’s an easy read through an emotional roller coaster that follows three women who decide to write a book that sheds light on the relationship between black domestics and their white employers in the 1960’s.  I have a feeling that the movie will not do it justice just as I lack the ability to describe the book appropriately.  Just go read it will you?

Today I started the book “The Devil in the White City” by Erik Larson.  I’m super excited for this one cause it’s a true story and will be all the freakier for it.

 

 

I Just Want Some Pancakes…

 

I woke up this morning to a little girl in my face asking for pancakes.  She gets me.  So I rolled out of bed for some fried cake deliciousness.  Exactly two seconds after walking into the kitchen the power went out.  OUT!!!! Crushing all my dreams with it. Craptastic…

Little girl #1 and I made “lunch”, doesn’t that look appetizing?

I called Duke Energy to find out that the estimated time of power restoration was 2 o’clock.  Really? I can’t wait all day for fried cake covered in syrup.  Don’t they know this?  And how can I rest my injuries and be lazy with no entertainment? 

 

But you can all quit worrying because obviously have my internet back now.  And I can cook real food again.  So I’m not in danger anymore, thanks for your concern.  But I still haven’t had any pancakes…