2011 September

Fire Alarm Bacon

September 30, 2011 by Life's a Bowl · 4 Comments

Check it out everyone… I got a new tattoo!

If you can’t read it, it says “Fruits & Veggies”! Everyone keeps telling me that it’s perfectly suiting because I’m a fruit and veggie lover Too bad it’ll be gone within a week…

Now let me tell ya, I paid a hefty penny last weekend to get this thing [glued onto my arm]… I ran in the Prevent Cancer Foundation 5K! The race took place at West Potomac Park, right along the Potomac River in D.C., and was relatively small with approximately 300 registrants.

“Through registering for the 5K, forming or joining a team, supporting the 5K through sponsorship, supporting a participant or volunteering, you can make a difference in the lives of thousands, if not millions, of people by supporting cancer prevention and early detection research, community outreach and education.”

I had a great time running with my friends, cheering on the other participants, and petting many of the cute pups I’ll def do it again next year!

And now back to present day… FRIDAY!

Yesterday morning I ate the last TJ’s Mango Berry Muffin and cantaloupe so this morning I had to switch it up… I probs should have made a simple cereal bowl, but I felt ambitious and I was in the mood for a hot breakfast so I made some eggs and turkey bacon!

TJ’s Frozen Very Berry Cherry Medley

egg whites stuffed with shredded mozzarella and Pecorino Romano cheese and topped with salsa

TJ’s Turkey Bacon

FYI: To cook the bacon, I popped it under the broiler [very early morning + very little time = very little effort]… Soon enough, the kitchen smelled like heavenly bacon, almost even a little maple-y?! After a couple of minutes, I flipped the bacon and finished plating my eggs when all of a sudden I smelled something BURNING and the fire alarm started blaring! I blame it on the bacon induced coma that I was in or the lack of sleep that I’ve gotten the past couple of days… The bacon was still edible, a little crispy but that’s exactly how I like it!

TJ’s Whole Wheat Cinnamon Raisin English Muffin topped with goat cheese and jelly

P.S. My Dear and I have a busy weekend ahead- we’re moving in together and we are going to look at…

w__ __ __ __ __ __ v__ __ __ __ __!

Question: Can you fill in the missing letters?

Question: How do you cook bacon?

— Life's a Bowl

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Live Happier & Healthier

September 29, 2011 by Life's a Bowl · Leave a Comment

It’s already the last week of September, where did the time go?! I guess between spending 10-12 hours every Monday through Friday at school planning, teaching, and prepping… Spending the weekends catching up with my family and friends… And celebrating my birthday month, the time has just slipped right through my fingers!

I can’t complain, the past month has been great! The parents keep saying that the students are eager to come to school, my coworkers are helpful, and I am finally starting to feel like things are settling down and we all are getting into the groove of things *phew*! Not to say that things won’t be busy in the coming months, I just feel better prepared and confident that I can handle whatever may come my way

As I’ve said before, I really enjoy reading Oprah’s daily newsletters! One of the articles featured today focuses on 15 small changes that can help you live a happier and healthier life, “Small Changes, Big Results.” Check out the article for more details about each “small change”…

Eat an apple… I do this almost every day- fuji, golden delicious, and pink lady’s are my favorites!

Brush your teeth with your other hand… I’m not so sure about this- I fear that all of the toothpaste would wind up on my face instead of in my mouth

Drink filtered coffee… FYI: non-filtered coffees are usually made on an espresso machine or using a french press. I’m not a coffee snob- I def don’t buy the most expensive stuff [I admit, I usually buy the least expensive brand from TJ's or whatever brand is on sale at the grocery store], nor do I have a fancy coffee machine- so I think I’m safe, right?!

Power up your walk… I love cranking up the incline to the max whenever I’m on the treadmill- I may look like a crazy person [ while I'm holding onto the screen so I don't fly off], but the workout burn is worth it!

Have a few walnuts… Meh, I’m not too “nutty” about walnuts [or pecans] :/

Pick your beat… I def think that listening to some good tunes during a workout helps to motivate me- the faster the music, the faster my legs and arms are pumping!

Time major decisions… Ha, does moving in with your fiance and starting to plan your wedding count as major decisions?! I sure do think so… And I think my timing is just right

When you learn something say it out loud… I never was one of those students who could remember everything that I read or heard so I would write it down- along the same lines of saying it out loud [aka repetition is key]…

Wake up with a plan… I am a very optimistic person so I rarely wake up on the wrong side of the bed in the morning- every day is a new day. My biggest pitfall is waking up from a nap, I get very crabby :Z

Practice the phrase “I forgive you”… We all have bad days and have sometimes we need to have a “lemon squeeze” [aka let out all of the sour, nasty stuff inside of us] and unfortunately, sometimes those “squeezes” get directed inappropriately towards other people…

Chew gum… If I’m not eating, I’ll 99% of the time be chewing gum… I carry at least two packs [minty and fruity] of gum with me at all times and I’ve had up to five- embarrassed? Nope! I never know what flavor I’ll be in the mood for!

Purge toxic possessions… The past week I’ve been cleaning and packing in anticipation to move in with my Dear this weekend. I was so surprised that I filled over seven bags of things [clothes, shoes, accessories, handbags, jackets, etc.]- I don’t think any of it was “toxic,” but it definitely was cluttering up my life!

Stand on the balls of your feet… I don’t really think about how I stand [on the balls or on the heel], maybe I should start paying more attention to it?! P.S. Sometimes I randomly will walk on my tippy-toes just for the fun of it

Add umami to your diet… Umami- what the heck is that?! Umami is the fifth taste and is defined as “a savory, meaty flavor derived from the amino acid glutamate.” Examples are meat, fish, cheese, mushrooms, and tomatoes… I incorporate a lot of those things into my diet so I guess my umami fix is filled!

Take 10 minutes for daydreaming… My daydreaming takes place at the gym

Question: Do you do any of these small things?

Question: What small thing do you do to live a happier and healthier life?

— Life's a Bowl

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22 While 22

September 28, 2011 by Life's a Bowl · 2 Comments

LAB has a new [page] addition… 22 While 22!

P.S. D.C.’ers, what’s up with all of this crazy weather?! Earlier this morning the sky was pink, around noon it started raining cats and dogs, later afternoon it was sunny, and tonight it’s raining cats and dogs AGAIN!

Rain, rain, go away, PLEASE don’t come back another day!

— Life's a Bowl

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