Joining the party: WIAW

So, there is a fun blogging event that takes place every Wednesday called " What I ate Wednesday"
hosted by Peas and Crayons.  Given that I've rededicated myself to the blog, I decided to join in on the fun! It's a great way to find other food blogs and just get an idea of what other people eat on a given day. (Admit it, we are all just a little bit nosy)




Last night, my choice workout of the day was a spinning class. It had been so long since I put myself through one of those that I felt like a newbie. But, thankfully my peers were amazing. One gentleman helped me get situated, installing the appropriate pedals since I don't have cycling shoes yet, while the kind woman next to me made me feel right at home with her kind words and warm smile.

Jennifer, the coach, was perfect - kind, motivating AND she picked the best soundtracks to work out to!   That always helps. 


Needless to say, as today progresses my body feels more and more sore. But if I have to experience pain in life, I hope the only pain I experience is just plain muscle soreness from a rigorous workout.

The morning started off with a stop at Starbucks were I picked up this cup o' energy:

Tall Soy Caramel Frappucino

Lunch later in the day can be described either as a vegan pizza or maybe Armenian Bruschetta -- I toasted a whole white pita bread till it was perfectly crunchy and topped it with an array of barbecued veggies all smashed together and mixed with a dash of olive oil.  Now this is what i call Fast Food. 

Armenian Bruschetta

Lunch was followed by dessert....

Dapple Dandy Plum

Somewhere in between the above meals and dinner I spent my afternoon searching for and applying for jobs. I have to say the job market for law school grads in nothing like they painted it to be when we applied four years ago... Advice in this realm will be much appreciated.

Dinner was an homage to the grill again: BBQ corn, veggie patties, golden potato and a side salad.

I'm Stuffed! 


Now.... I wait around impatiently till Yoga tonight :)

Slowly but Surely

Imagine a tall hill, bordering on the cusp of being labeled a mountain. At the top are a cluster of balls, varying in size. Some are massive -- others the size of a marble. A few of them sparkle with promise while one too many balls are a depressing dark matte black color. With the jolt from an earthquake, the balls tumble down the hill. Ideally, it would be nice if they stayed together like a herd of horses, but inevitably, a few of them take a turn and veer off course disappearing from site.

Those balls represent everything going on in my life, and something somewhere started the ground shaking and now i'm chasing the balls trying to keep up.  One of the balls which veered off course was my lovely blog and now i'm trying to catch it and bring it back.

This morning I woke up at 5:15 am packed my yoga mat, weights and water for bridal bootcamp; packed clothes for the school day and a towel, makeup and soaps to shower at school, packed some food for the day in a half-awakened state and stumbled out my door with a 50 lb backpack of law books on my back, a gym bag  purse and yoga mat on my shoulder, lunch bag on my arm, one 5lb weight in my sweater pocket, and another 5lb weight in my hand.  It was a miracle I made it down the stairs in the pitch black carrying everything.

Bridal Bootcamp ...kicked my booty --its a good thing. I was so worn out that by the end I was legitimately nauseous and had to pause for a few minutes before walking to my car.  I have to say it is motivating to be surrounded by other brides sweating to look fit and glamorous ( and healthy) on their wedding day.

Food has been rushed ( depressing, I miss my kitchen).  I was ravenously hungry for two hours after the workout.  I ate chicken... still hungry.  I thought protein was supposed to stop hunger??  A latte didnt help either... I snacked and munched for a bit ( there may have been a pumpkin scone involved- Sorry Starbucks, you disappoint.... but motivate me to tackle the recipe myself)

Ironically, mid afternoon I am no longer hungry and so far only had a banana for "lunch" . 

Another post-bootcamp observation -- I'm fidgety. How am I going to sit through 3 law school classes like this???  :)