Carrying heavy groceries , can you say kitty litter for the 4 legged ( 10 kilos) + groceries! Done!!!
4 miles 1/2 of which was exploring a new part of my neighborhood.
Someone swirling a pole w/fire on both ends. Throwing in air, spinning around his body (and not dropping it!). Good show. I've also seen a "fire eater" at same intersection. And a block away someone juggling machetes! Ahhh, street performers-fun.
It's also against the law to grow genetically modified (GMO's) here. The food is fresh, inexpensive & a JOY to cook with. The farmers markets are fun to go to. A big one 1 time a week. if I need anything during the week the ladies are there 7 days a week too. And tastes like it used to in other countries many years ago.
You have to love a country where the law of the land decrees that EVERY product that contains ANY genetically modified ingredients must be listed as so on the front of the package.
Makes it so much easier but it does not remove your responsibility to read the label. My rule of thumb is if it has more than 3-4 ingredients I just won't buy it at all. And definitely if there are any artificial sweeteners or HFCS it goes right back on the shelf ;)
Realize that not everyday is the same, & it shouldn't be. By "listening" to what my body tells me I know if I should stop, push harder or just enjoy the race/run for what it is. I know from experience that I will never go out too fast to finish but that also comes from experience. Sometimes it's hard to resist the excitement, especially at the start of a big race.
Ah yes, our old friend jet lag. Depending on where your going can mess with you.
A solution:
Drink ginger tea, ginger "chews"
And rub warm sesame oil on your scalp (protect your pillow) & the soles of your feet. To bed early & sleep tight.
It doesn't seem possible that its been 17 years since Princess Diana died. How time flys.
Robin Williams left the planet yesterday. One of my favorites. He could make me laugh so hard my sides would hurt.
Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
1T. Olive oil
1 tea. Paprika (hot)
1 tea. Garlic powder
1 tea. Black pepper
1 tea. Onion salt
1 tea. New Mexico ground Chile powder
2 sweet potatoes
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Scrub potatoes, slice into French fries.
Dry w/paper towels
Put oil & spices in a bowl
Add potatoes & mix well
Put on cookie sheet in oven for about 30 minutes.
Enjoy alone or w/catsup or mayo.
I had mine w/sautéed chard & mushrooms w/an organic egg on top.
Hope your 4th of July was safe, fun & great fireworks!!
Life has been happening at a fast rate but I have been getting in the miles. Just not getting in the blogging.
Went to market to get veggies & fresh greens. Cooke an omelet w/mustard greens, onion, avocado & goat cheese topped w/fresh parsley. Ah! Yummy!
Ran to get fresh bread before it was gone. Really good no nonsense no junk bread
Did it yesterday & was on the "mill" for several miles today-then had a massage-ahhhhh ;)
Walked 3 miles RT to yoga class & had a "killer" Kundalini class. Tired;)
OUCH!!! Foam rolling & stretching yesterday. Hurts so good ;)
Oh yeah. Got it done this am. Will be "ramping up the miles" for the month.
It's June......already!!! Time for Juneathon. Run, blog every day.
Well... Since I just spent 2 weeks in Lima walking 30-70 city blocks every day I didn't feel guilty about taking a "quiet" day. Also had a massage yesterday.
Up & at em tomorrow. I'm also doing a 100 mile challenge.
On ward, on ward
Who names a bread bakery "Bimbos"? Made w/love. Only in Lima!
Carrot soup:
Into crock pot put:
2 1/2-3 C. Broth
Diced fresh ginger
Cumin
Bay leaf
Coriander seeds
Ishpinga (SA only)
1green pepper, diced
1 hot pepper , seeded & diced
1med. Red onion, diced
6 or so lrg carrots diced.
You can put the bay leaf, ishpinga & coriander seeds in some cheese cloth to make them easy to remove
Cook several hours on low
Blend w/a stick blender
Serve hot or cold w/a swirl of Greek yogurt. Enjoy!!!
I have been known to cook Mediterranean rabbit or maybe just something simple from the nearest deli & a good bottle of wine. So what do you cook when it's only you ?
Be a light, not a judge. Be a model, not a critic.
Stephan R. Covey
"Happiness is good health and a bad memory"
Ingrid Bergman
I just saw a beautiful double rainbow-what a gift!!' What's your "hearts desire" ?
Power walked to fish monger, then uptown. Approx 4 1/2 miles. Beautiful day. Light rain late afternoon.