The problem of leftovers
Every Friday I go to my parent's house for dinner and every Sunday I go to my MILs.(Everyone wants a piece of me.)But anyway, my MIL never learned how to cook for the 5 people who show up regularly....
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Staycation Series: Because it was Tuesday
Child and I went to NYC yesterday.Because we could. Because it was Tuesday. Because he didnt have school and it was a beautiful day. Because soon he'll be in school during the day and I won't be...
View ArticleIn which I get my Ranty-Pants on
Recovered Meat Product aka “Pink Slime” is getting a lot of coverage nowadays. I recently read an article on CNN “Clarified: Much a goo about 'pink slime' Out of curiosity, I checked out the comments....
View ArticleBest Words Ever Spoken
(Spoken by Cheese Cousin, taken to heart and possibly will make me cry now and a few days.)“I just want you to know I'm very proud of you. Your problem has always been food, but I've been watching you...
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The Chicago Trip
In short, Epic Good Time. Go visit Cheese Cousin (should you have one). She and her family are so much fun to hang around with.Cast of Characters:Cheese Cousin's two adorable children: The Naturally...
View ArticleDIY Sprint Tri: Its not muscle power - its willpower
I had a great workout on Sunday. Decided to hit the stationary bike at the gym. Did my 45 min, which is my time marker for 12 miles since the bike doesn't have any readouts. Then, since I was tired but...
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1 Race, 3 Victories and the Light of Possibility
For those of you that remember the Turkey Trot, Nov 2010, my time was 43 minutes.Yesterday, I ran another 5K to challenge myself.There were 3 victories:1) 32 minutes. A HUGE improvement in time over my...
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Hiking Adventure
We've had quite a few adventures recently and am just getting to download the pictures off the camera. DH had off Good Friday and we went on a family hike on some of the trails around Schunnemunk...
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Sick days
The breakfast conversation this morning:"Mommy, why is Daddy home?"Because he took a sick day last night."How many sick days does he get."I dont know, 5 is normal for most jobs."How many sick days do...
View ArticleI think he wants to be a pizza-tarian
A real (but embellished) problem currently in my household:Child: What's for dinner mommy? (eats a snow pea)Me: ChickenChild: Ew! I dont like meat! (eats a cherry tomato)Me: Ok, I can rock the...
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New Year's Resolutions - 6 Month Update
Like most people, I make New Year's Resolutions every year. Like most people, I usually make it about 3 months and they fall apart. This year was different. I'm actually losing the weight and...
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Triathlon (1 of 5) Prologue
To say I was nervous before this weekend was an understatement. Unsettled, anxious, jumpy, frayed are also words that spring to mind.I made a list and checked it twice. I spent 2 days packing. Worried...
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Triathlon (2 of 5): Swim
After deep but short sleep, its time. The alarm found both me and my sister waiting in anticipation. I had laid out my clothes the night before. So I sling them on, my sister applied my tattoo numbers,...
View ArticleTriathlon (3 of 5): Bike
Triathlon (3 of 5): BikeThere are almost no pictures of this section.This out-n-back takes us into town and back again. We were on normal roads, not closed to traffic although there were police at...
View ArticleMy adventure getting a wetsuit
or How I Spent $40 for a 1.5 hour 1-1 Coaching Session with a real Ironman and got this wetsuit for free!--------------------------(ring-ring)-Hi. I'm going to be doing your triathlon on June 9th and I...
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Triathlon (4 of 5): Run
Ahh. The 5K.18 months ago I did my first, the New Paltz Turkey Trot. I weighed 197 lbs. Every time my foot hit the ground, the floor didnt shake, but my fat definitely jiggled. I could feel the...
View ArticleTriathlon (5 of 5): Epilogue
I just wanted to lose weight.Six months ago, I joined SparkPeople which is a Social Media Weight Loss website. Think WeightWatchers meets Facebook. One member posted that she did a Personal Tri at...
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I dare you to TRI it!
Dare to live. DARE TO TRI.1. Are you in reasonable health, free from injury, asthma or any other condition that means serious and strenuous exercise could actually be harmful?2. Are you capable of...
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