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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Opening Day is upon us again, and the Yankees got off to a good start yesterday with a win. Charlie was representing the East Coast well at school, wearing his Yankee hat, jacket, and a Jeter shirt.
I hope this means spring is right around the corner. It's still cold.
Any other Top Chef fans out there? I stayed up way past my bedtime to watch the finale in real time, since I would have spoiled it for myself by reading about the outcome on the interwebs, anyway. I'm so glad Richard won! You would think Mike would have been my favorite, what with the East Coast Italian background and all, but he was just too much of a pompous ass.
I have to go and buy a new pair of running shoes at lunch today. I'm really annoyed, because I was hoping the pair I bought in January would carry me through the Flying Pig (I wanted to start running with minimalist shoes after the big race). I guess 500 miles was a little too optimistic, as we're sitting at 330+ and they're starting to lose their cushiness. Now I'm kicking myself for not snatching up a pair when they were on clearance in February, because I can't find them in my size anywhere :(
Secret Confession: A tiny part of me is almost happy that I can't find them anywhere, because they're kind of fugly. Maybe I can get ones that look a little better.
Did you hear about the Bronx Zoo Cobra that escaped her enclosure? Luckily (for the zoo visitors), they found it yesterday, but the resulting Bronx Zoo Cobra Twitter feed was pretty awesome.
My favorite Tweet:
Have you heard about the McRunner? He ate nothing but McDs for 30 days leading up to the LA Marathon. The thought of that makes my stomach turn, but he ended up running the race in 2:36, which is just under a 6 minute/mile pace. I would be puking for days.
Today is April Fool's Day. I hate April Fool's Day, always having to second guess the real intention behind offerings and announcements of happy or sad news. My co-worker is a big fan of the "holiday," though, so I'm on my guard.
Speaking of happy news, I'm going to be an aunt (again)! My little brother (who I guess isn't so little anymore, as we're all grown up now) and his girlfriend are expecting a baby in December.
New evidence on how High Fructose Corn Syrup really does affect the body in a different way than sugar. Interesting stuff. Read the full journal article or check out the quick summary on Consumerist.
If you missed it, I'm starting a 30 Day Song Challenge on my blog this Monday. Come join in!
Happy Friday!
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Opening Day is upon us again, and the Yankees got off to a good start yesterday with a win. Charlie was representing the East Coast well at school, wearing his Yankee hat, jacket, and a Jeter shirt.
I hope this means spring is right around the corner. It's still cold.
Any other Top Chef fans out there? I stayed up way past my bedtime to watch the finale in real time, since I would have spoiled it for myself by reading about the outcome on the interwebs, anyway. I'm so glad Richard won! You would think Mike would have been my favorite, what with the East Coast Italian background and all, but he was just too much of a pompous ass.
I have to go and buy a new pair of running shoes at lunch today. I'm really annoyed, because I was hoping the pair I bought in January would carry me through the Flying Pig (I wanted to start running with minimalist shoes after the big race). I guess 500 miles was a little too optimistic, as we're sitting at 330+ and they're starting to lose their cushiness. Now I'm kicking myself for not snatching up a pair when they were on clearance in February, because I can't find them in my size anywhere :(
Secret Confession: A tiny part of me is almost happy that I can't find them anywhere, because they're kind of fugly. Maybe I can get ones that look a little better.
Did you hear about the Bronx Zoo Cobra that escaped her enclosure? Luckily (for the zoo visitors), they found it yesterday, but the resulting Bronx Zoo Cobra Twitter feed was pretty awesome.
My favorite Tweet:
BronxZoosCobra
Got a bagel at H & H Bagels on upper west side. When I ordered I said, "I'll have the snakes on a PLAIN." He did not laugh. Tough crowd.
Have you heard about the McRunner? He ate nothing but McDs for 30 days leading up to the LA Marathon. The thought of that makes my stomach turn, but he ended up running the race in 2:36, which is just under a 6 minute/mile pace. I would be puking for days.
Today is April Fool's Day. I hate April Fool's Day, always having to second guess the real intention behind offerings and announcements of happy or sad news. My co-worker is a big fan of the "holiday," though, so I'm on my guard.
Speaking of happy news, I'm going to be an aunt (again)! My little brother (who I guess isn't so little anymore, as we're all grown up now) and his girlfriend are expecting a baby in December.
New evidence on how High Fructose Corn Syrup really does affect the body in a different way than sugar. Interesting stuff. Read the full journal article or check out the quick summary on Consumerist.
If you missed it, I'm starting a 30 Day Song Challenge on my blog this Monday. Come join in!
Happy Friday!
