That Curl can RUN!

I ran last night. I hate running. It's too hot, and my feet are too heavy. I super didn't like it at all and wanted to never do it again. I'm running tonight with the ladies from R4G. I know, I'm either a total liar or a runner. We be that way. _________________________________________________________________________  Eat After running I started to take a nap when my favorite guest showed up to check out the eats. I made an aged pork loin in the crock pot, and spinach salad, of course. I had that for lunch today as well. The crock pot really is a great invention. I have made so many things in there, and always forget how easy it is over the summer. Now that it's nearing fall, it will likely stay on my counter all season. Dips, soups, breakfast casserole, baked potatoes, roast.... What's your favorite things to make in the crock pot?                      ...

We have rain! Finally. You wouldn't think I would be happy for rain since we had the 40 days and 40 nights of rain this year, but it's super dry now. It started around 8am and all I wanted to do was crawl back in bed. I ran 3 hard miles last night in the 97degree heat. I was so depleted afterwards that I could barely stand up once I sat down. I only got up because the a/c went off, and I was sitting in front of the big vent trying to not die. Note to self: buy more pickles so you have juice. This morning we made it to the track for an hour workout. I got in 1 sweaty mile.  I didn't want to push too hard too soon. _______________________________________________________________________ Dinner? I had a bowl of Cocoa DynoBites for dinner, and then a bowl of Cocoa DynoBites for dessert. I really shouldn't be left alone, I eat like a 12yr old when I don't have to adult. We'll call that a Sad Apron meal. If you'd like more information on the ingredients...

Friday is a hair puller so far. I just looked up and it's already after 12! That is good, but where did my morning go? I didn't make it to the track again. Neighbor had a headache and I wasn't arguing with my pillow about getting up and going alone. Heck. No.  I slept. After not getting enough sleep Wednesday night, I wasn't passing on an extra 2 hours today. ________________________________________________________________________ Stuff to do? Most of my family is on vacation in Indiana so my dad is home alone. Earlier in the week I thought I'd be driving to that part of the state, but that changed. Poor dad. I don't have any plans, but I really need to open the windows and dust the house. Maybe he'll come visit and can help me clean. Hahahaha. Oh, so speaking of the house, I need to pick out a new sink for the bathroom. That should go on my 'to do' list. Co-garden got a hair cut last night. It looks SOOOO much better. I'm not...

It's Tuesday, finally. Did you think that Monday was going to last forever? I did! Last night we made Blue Apron meal #3. Mexican style chicken tortas with tomato, cucumber, and avocado salad. Our avocado went bad before we could get to this meal, but he wasn't heartbroken about that. I was. :(  The sandwiches and salad were sans avo, but you'd never know. Also, I skipped the cilantro given the recent illnesses in the news. I doubt mine was part of that, but just to be safe. (remember 'sketchy burrito' back in March? we don't want to go down that road again) We started with marinating red onion in red wine vinegar. Half was for the salad, and half was for the sandwiches. The salad was made of diced tomato, diced cucumber, avocado (omitted), sliced, marinated onion, salt and pepper, and a little olive oil. I squeezed a lime wedge over it also since I didn't need it for the avocado. The chicken was seasoned with a premade season mix. I...

It's so cold in my office! I'm drinking iced coffee, and that isn't helping. Congratulations on making it to Thursday everyone! I love this day. I get a lot done at work, I get to wear my favorite pants, and I get to really start thinking about my weekend. __________________________________________________________________________ Blue Apron #2: Crispy catfish and eggplant caponata I hope you all enjoyed my review of Blue Apron meal #1 yesterday. I wish I had gotten more pictures and done a better write-up, but I was in total anxiety/panic mode while cooking. You know how I have a serious fear of disappointing people...I was afraid I'd screw up the dinner. I'm a mess. You know that. Heart on sleeve. Foot in mouth. Tears on cheek. Smiles!!!! Last night we tried Crispy Catfish with eggplant caponata. ...and fried okra (not on the menu, but it always should be) The catfish sent by Blue Apron was impressive. They only send 2 filets, but it was definitely enou...

I LOVE this. I can just imagine Paul spinning on his heel to look Festus in the eye, and with a steely stare, boldly proclaiming "I am not out of my mind". Believers are often seen as weak for leaning on an invisible creator. Some say we simply are unwilling to face life because we trust that all things come from God with a purpose. We are seen as 'out of our minds'. Crippled, crazy, weak, and confused. Paul didn't believe that, and he didn't fear their lack of faith. He knew God was with him, in him, and for him. He didn't care whether or not they believed him, he was going to speak the truth, and stand his ground. Act 26: 24-29 24  And as he was saying these things in his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, you are out of your mind; your great learning is driving you out of your mind.” 25  But Paul said, “I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I am speaking true and rational words. 26  For the king knows about these ...

It's 6am, I'm supposed to be stretching but instead I have been busy on Instagram,  so to balance it, I'll start today's post. Why am I stretching? Oh,  only because I RAN this morning.  Whaaaaa????? I know,  I am amazingly awesome.  Pre-dawn solo run because neighbor wasn't able to go. #1: humidity is a reality in Oklahoma any time of the day. #2: wash off your fake tanner before running in humidity. #3:  thank you drivers for seeing me. #4:  humidity is a reality in Oklahoma any time of the day. So I still love running,  but I really have to get back to it as I'm not acclimated to the heat this year. Our temps went from 60s, to a month of rain, to 100s. I need more time. _____________________________________________________________________ Are you willing? Peter, James, Saul. All preaching the word of God to many, all while being chased, imprisoned, and for James, put to death.  Speaking the Word of God, and being doubte...

I died last night. For about 2 hours I was super dead with my major headache induced nap. Eyemask, curtains drawn, snuggly blankie. Mmmm. I missed dinner...you know it's a bad night if I miss dinner. I did get a sweet awakening, and thank the Lord, my prayers were answered, my headache was gone. ________________________________________________________________________  Kicking back I didn't run, obvs, because of my weakened condition. Oh, stop, you didn't run either. We did go for a walk, and that probably did more good for me than a lonely, angry, painful run could ever do. There is something about the still of the evening, taking a stroll, and having a nice chat that can make your entire day turn on it's head. Yesterday was Monday, in every way. I needed a break. Thanks for the mini-vacation. Monday Morning Monday afternoon Monday evening As you can see, my Monday started and ended about the same. The pile...