Lesson 1:
- When driving on a 2 way street on almost Empty, do not pass
GOthe one and only gas station, thinking you will make it home no prob. A random traffic back up on a Saturday can cause you to sweat bullets while waiting for that EMPTY light to go on. (I did make it…..barely).
Lesson 2:
- Do not believe that Texas has a Spring. Nope, not at all. We went from winter to Summer in a blink of an eye. Do not think that you can run in the afternoon with 90 plus degree temperatures and a sun that’s reflecting the pavement like no other. That’s just silly.
Lesson 3:
- Don’t under estimate the value of a dollar!! We’re trying to budget our grocery shopping these days and when you find something organic for a $1, you go for it! Thanks Helen’s Kitchen 4 organic
chickentofu steaks for 99 cents!
Blue Cornmeal Crusted Spicy BBQ Tofu Steaks
- cut and pressed organic tofu or tofu steaks (I used Helen’s Kitchen Brand)
- 2/3 cup organic blue cornmeal (yellow cornmeal can also be used)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- paprika, garlic, black pepper
- 1 egg
Crack egg in bowl, whisk in oil. In a separate bowl mix your cornmeal and spices. Coat each steak in egg batter then dust in cornmeal mix. Place on a baking sheet (greased) and bake at 400F for 10 minutes on each side. You might have to season a little more between flipping. Then broil for 2 to 3 minutes on each side again to make it extra crispy. Just depends on the strength setting of your broiler. Remove from oven and drizzle with spicy BBQ sauce.
So tell me, what lessons have you learned lately? I might need to know for future reference! haha.
Cheers,
LC
117 comments:
I've learned that running 18 miles in the heat is hard. LOL.
great lessons- ha I wish my town went from winter to summer ASAP! but 90 degrease- wow! Have a wonderful Sunday!
what doesn't kill us makes us stronger, right? Glad you survived!
;)
Lindsay
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OUCH! that does not sound like it was too great of a run!! ijust went running and its only 75 degrees and i was lagging!! i LOVE this tofu recipe- sounds fab!!... I've learned that there truly is no point worrying about tomorrow.
I think our bodies are not used to the heat yet, haha. Glad you had an awesome
PAIN FREE run. Woohoo!
Lindsay
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the scary thing is thinking about what our real summer will feel like. 100 plus
degrees?? EEK!
Lindsay Cotter
Nutrition Manager & Fitness Consultant
lyndzut@sbcglobal.net
www.cottercrunch.com
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Here is a lesson I learned: don't say yes to helping a friend move till you see how much stuff they have ;)
Plus not all air mattresses are created equally!
I've had a similar gas incident - my car says how many miles until you stop moving. I was on 0 - yelling at my husband who said I could make it home without a problem.
I've learned to savor the few days off I have this month - May will be here soon (but not soon enough).
*Listening is often better than chatting.
*Strawberries make the best snack during yoga teacher training!
*Always, always, always listen to your intuition!
*If someone is on your mind in the morning, pray for understanding!
*It's okay to say, "I've done all I can on this, someone else needs to take over" or other such matter on a group project.
*Hard swedish fish will eventually become soft if given enough mouth time. (Learned at yesterday's Bull Run Run 50m...)
*It's best to write things down and ask questions when sorting ultra finishers' jackets, because after being awake since 3 am, the brain may not function properly!
*Always go to the bathroom before leaving- even if your next stop is only a "short distance" away (kind of like the gas piece).
*Always have extra food on hand when driving home from yoga teacher training (it can always become the next day's lunch afterall).
*Trust and be gentle with yourself.
Girl I had a similar run yesterday and learned that I am going to have to learn to run with a fuel belt and take in electrolytes much sooner when it's hot like that. But at the same time, I realized that I can be pretty darn tough ;-)
Thanks for the tips! I'm off for a run right now. I often try to run IN the heat (weirdo) because I love the feel of hot and sweaty. BUT...not usually my fastest times and I'm hoping to increase the speed so it's now or never. I am so ashamed to admit that no matter how many times I've been VERY CLOSE to running out of gas I still tell myself I'll get somewhere. Ryan HATES it. It's probably up there with the top 2 pet peeves he has about me. :) :) :) I don't know why, but for some reason I despise pumping gas.
Hahaha love that video. So true! I've been to Texas in the summertime and it was a sauna. You can't get instant relief under shade!
Lesson learned: Don't assume mom will wake you up for school when your alarm clock doesn't work. Yikes!
I feel you on that lesson #1...I am the Queen of just one more mile gas tank COME ON YOU CAN DO IT! Not unlike what I do during my runs lol
I want to try more tofu recipies so thanks for an easy one. We are having stir fry this week with tofu so I am pumped!
Lately I have learned that sprinklers in my neighborhood go off between 6-8 in the morning so runs need to be scheduled during that time as much as possible so I can run through the sprinklers :)
Love you, friend! I always love your videos - makes me miss you even more! I've learned a lot of lessons in marriage lately - some hard, some wonderful, all worth it.
Your video is a riot!! And those pics - you can just TELL you are DYING from the heat. Man, I would melt, I am sure of it. You are crazy for getting out there in that! But then again, that's why I love ya! ;-) My lesson learned? That it's high time I got my running legs back, and the only way to do that is to run, baby, run!
haha. You do not look like a happy camper!! I hate the humidity, and I'm lucky to live somewhere where it is low. Otherwise, I would have a pretty good fro happening! Unfortunately, it is still cold out. I'm hoping to be able to ride my bike outside for the first time this week!
I am not looking forward to the time when it's 90 degrees, 100% humidity by 10 in the morning! And I am so bad about gas. I live about 25 miles from the nearest gas station, so unless I have some other reason to go into town I don't get gas... I've held my breath driving to and from work, THEN into town hoping for enough gas many times!
A lesson I'm learning: If someone talks trash about you and is hateful to you, just deal with it, they'll end up getting theirs in the end and you'll end up with a 50% higher tip off of one of their tables just for talking to that table and taking care of their bill for them.
Also, just thinking "I can do this!" has some serious power!
I learned not to run outside in the heat as well....I died lol soooo hot!
seriously! What happened to cool crisp air for spring? sheesh.
Lindsay
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oooh what a good idea for a recipe! I like what you did to the faux chicken steaks!!! =)
I've learned that the USMC stands for "Ur Stuck with MAJOR Changes" ok thats a stretch. but they just threw us for a loop location wise. oh. my. gosh!
how is it that you still look like a model sweaty? jeal-ous! haha
xoXOxo
Jenn @ Peas & Crayons
25 miles away? eeek, that would scare me. Oh and yes you can do this.....20
miles!! woohoo!
Lindsay
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I usually have the frizz going when i don't dry my hair. Thats what visors are
for, right? Hope you get out on your bike this week!! SUNSHINE!
Lindsay
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this time I am actually jealous of your weather!! Maybe that wicked half is a
goof game plan for a visit, eh? Run baby run!! How's the hubs feeling?
Lindsay
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i can't wait to catch up with you and hear about your lessons. I need some Dorry
time.
:)
Lindsay
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oh running through the sprinkles is awesome. Best feeling! Let me know how the
recipe turns out for you Erin. And lets hope we run better on food versus gas,
eh?
Lindsay
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oh totally been there. Can't rely on anyone but the good 'ole alarm clock these
days. Hope tomorrow it works!
Lindsay
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you and my husband are the same. the more sweat the better. I like to sweat, but
humidity just kills me! oh and I hate pumping gas too, why is that? Female
thing?
Lindsay
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I started to bring one on longer runs, but still......I need gallons of water!
Are you ready for this heat of summer? It will 6am runs from now on, eek!
Lindsay
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the tofu looks amazing, definately have to try it!
oh I like these wendy! can I borrow your lessons?
;)
Lindsay
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I need that for my car. I never know how many miles are left, eek! and yes,
savor those precious days off!
Lindsay
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i think I 've been there before. You think....its just one trip of stuff, right?
WRONG!
Lindsay
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USMC, haha! now I know. Hope you had a good weekend friend. And let me know if
you try the recipe!
Lindsay
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i have learned that just when you think all is good, god/karma/high power will throw you a curve ball to see if you can handle it!
oh my, ain't that the truth. Just happened to us, again! We're working on a
slamming that curve ball out of the park though!
Lindsay
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I hear you on the crazy weather! I'm in Oklahoma and it has been in the upper 80's to low 90's. That's nuts. What happened to spring and spring showers and rain boots and dresses with sweaters and bare legs? It's already too hot to wear jeans!
oh I know!! Scary to even think what Summer is going to be like. We need some
April showers ASAP!
Lindsay
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I've just got on to tofu and I bet these are great with a crunch from the polenta, thanks!
I've been there on lesson 1 too... but I didn't learn :-)
oh yes, polenta would be PERFECT!! Sorry about lessson 1, I think we've all been
there. Sadly...haha.
Lindsay
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Lesson #2 is a great one! I switch my runs to the morning in the summer, so I don't get fried in the sun.
Girl - how long have you lived in TX? :) You should know better! In Florida - there is no way in hell I would try to run (at least more then 3 miles) after 9am! Ohhh...love the summer time!
I had lesson #1 happen on the way to Quassy last year...you can save some gas by "drafting" Find a truck and tuck in behind ;) only works if you are on the highway though, not stuck in traffic.
ohh 90 degrees! I would run with you next time!
LOVE your lessons :) you are still beautiful after a 90 degree run!! we hardly had spring either.. it was 90 here today too! ahhh SO hot!
PS LOVE YOU!!!
Those Helen's steaks are a score! Wow.
Lesson I learned: Hard runs make Lindsay make really cute faces.
see, i think texas winter = spring. so i cannot wait for next year hahah!
whew! The Texas heat AND wind combo doesn't look pleasant! But, I would so prefer to sweat this time of year.
Great use of your food buget and cooking expertise!! You always make the most nutritious dense food!!
oh I will remember that next time. Drafting is good! I'll take you up on that
run.
;)
Lindsay
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i know I know. And I used to live in hawaii too but its such a different heat.
Hawaii heat and florida heat are the same. Texas heat is just 10x worse!!
Lindsay
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I just can't believe I already have to do that! No more afternoon runs for A
LONG TIME NOW! boo.
Lindsay
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yes, I do prefer sweat versus freeze! I have to admit that. Youre welcome to
come sweat with me ANYTIME!
Lindsay
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so true! its been 70F on christmas day before. Crazy!!
Lindsay
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haha, you mean pathetic faces, but I'll take that!
:)
Lindsay
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oh I love you! Are you ready to graduate? EEEEK! I think you need an internship
in Austin! come visit please.
Lindsay
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love the video-I cannot run in the heat at all-i'd rather wake up at the crack of dawn in hopes of shade and cool. It was finally 70 today, it was so exciting, EVERYONE was outside!!!!
Yum, yum, yum!! I cannot imagine running in that heat-WOW!
ya, I usually do that too! Now I know, stick too routine...even on Saturday!
Lindsay
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about 48f in victoria bc today...very nice for running.
question: does skim milk powder make a good sub for protein powder??
a friend of mine is doing this.... it doesn't have all the extras pro.powder has, but i guess a good vitamin looks after that (?) but it is less expensive.
your thoughts lindsay...and anyone else.
ya, that would work. Or even goats milk powder. Lots of good calcium and some
extra protein. And nice running weather indeed!
Lindsay
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You are darling! I love that video! I can't run in heat like that. I am a total wuss and I always get super nauseous, so I am impressed!! I am a little jealous of the heat though. It's SNOWING in UT still. bleh!
The tofu steaks sound wonderful.
I can't believe you hit 90 degrees - yowza!
Whew, that must've been a terribly exhausting run! I hope you're okay again by now!
Blue cornmeal is so underrated! Love it. :)
Tofu- bluecorn STEAKS? Who- what- where- when? I'm not even kidding- that's totally a vegetarians dream. You are so, so, SO incredibly creative :) I'm making these asap when I get myself some bluecorn.
Solution for texas heat: come to CA!! :)
I ran 13.1 in that same weather today... it was HARD! We do have a spring but it's only for about a week... in February.
I've never tried tofu but for $1 I might have to get on that!
The video was too cute! No spring in Texas, thats for sure! I learned that sometimes you just have to do what you don't want to...just because something is comfortable and what you are used to doesnt mean its right! Hope that made sense ;) Wishing you a great start to the week!
Katie :)
You can drive for SO LONG on empty!! :) Tried, tested and true--I was driving through the central stretch of BC, where it starts to look like the desert... and I *thought* I could make it to small town X. I don't even remember which one... because I didn't make it!! But I drove on empty for what felt like an eternity until I made it to some TEENY tiny town, with knots in my stomach (since I had no cell service either), and was thereafter very impressed that my little car didn't fail me. Let's hear it for some serendipity...
We used to say the same thing about Montreal--from too cold to too hot, and no in between. Everything's relative, right? Happy week!
What do you mean 90 degrees isn't great to run in? Here in Phoenix we wait for it to cool down to 90 degrees to run :) Of course you must take lots and lots of water and know your pace will be slower. The rest of the world is dethawing and we are coming out of 70-80 degree weather and gearing up for 120's eeek.
I've so Been there with the gas tank thing though....haven't run out yet.
Totally have done number 1 a million times! I learned some lessons on fueling and recovery from a long ride today. Did a morning ride (69 miles woop) then went to do my run later on... Felt awesome! Then totally bonked at like 4.5 miles... but it was really weird- just like sever over heating? I could still elliptical, but I was done running for sure
Aww haha poor you on that run!! That video made me laugh!! I'm impressed that you managed a run- I probably would've collapsed in the first mile! :P I learned the important lesson of why you shouldn't procrastinate. I put off packing until the very last minute, and forgot my toothbrush! Typical me!
By the way, LOVED the hearts and souls in your last post!! Just saw it, and it made my morning!! Everyone has such BEAUTIFUL hearts, and I love you so much for showing this to the world:)
What a great bargain on the tofu! I feel like my most recent lesson is still in the works...I need to learn how to say no to people and jobs when I don't have time for them. So---being selective is my lesson! Getting in touch with what I actually want to do rather than just saying yes to everything because it was offered.
Hope you had a nice cool refreshing drink after your sweaty run! It may get to 70 today in NY, and people are over the moon about it :)
oh I am did collapse the first mile. But at least I elt tough, right? haha.
WRONG! Glad you are home. Can't wait to hear all about it!
Lindsay
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nice ride chuck! You'll be read for wildflower in no time, well just need to get
acclimated to heat now, right?
Lindsay
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this is true! I should not complain. Arizona heat is brutal. My husband used to
live there. We also lived in hawaii, but totally different kind of heat. At
least we had the ocean breeze, haha. Are you ready for the 100's? EEK!
Lindsay
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wow, thats lucky. I did that once and well, did not make it! I think
it was crappy car though (at the time). So now I am always on edge when that gas
light comes on!
I lived in Montreal for a summer, I remember those hot days. I could not believe
i was in canada. Sheesh!
Lindsay
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totally makes sense and actually hit home for me. thank you!
Lindsay
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and I am so so proud of you tara! You are strong girl! It was in Houston, right?
Thats some pretty strong humidity!
Lindsay
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oh I want to come to CA!! we will be there in July, just in time to escape the
heat! Now if we could only move there for the whole summer, I'd be happy!
Lindsay
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i know, i really like its earthy flavor. What do you like to use it with?
Lindsay
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cold shower did the trick. Does it ever get that hot in germany? I can't
remember. Hope you had another lovely day like Saturday!
Lindsay
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I know that CA gets up to 90F during the summer but at least its a dry heat and
the morning are cool! oh how i miss that......*sigh*
Lindsay
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This post made me giggle :) I love your video!! And the recipe and pretty much everything about you and your blog :) Have a great week!!!!
This post made me smile!
A few lessons learned:
- things won't put themselves away. A tiny effort on my part has a huge payoff on my overall mood and wellness.
- cashew butter is my friend.
- it's ok to not answer the phone sometimes.
hehe, its good to start of the week with a giggle, right?
:)
Lindsay
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I could have used your aloe cooler after run. That would have been good on so
many levels! learning to say no has been a huge fear and relief in my life. Baby
steps, right? Glad its spring in NY!
Lindsay
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Those pics of you grimacing are awesome, and the video, hahah! I live in Virginia, so I know all about the heat and humidity. Disgusting.
Lessons.
1. When you have a 4 year old child, always look at the steps you are walking on, because there is probably a matchbox car on at least one of them, and it's guaranteed you will step on it.
2. Don't buy things you have never tried before at COSTCO in BULK. You will almost certainly not like them and end up throwing that $20 away.
LOL! I've totally done the costco thing. Bought about 5lbs of certain premade
dish......hello SALT! not good.
Lindsay
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oh yes to all 3 lessons! Especially the last one. Sometimes I just turn my phone
on silent.
:)
Lindsay
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For REAL about going straight to summer!
[Also, I was looking at this post in between my groups and one of the fifth graders walked in and said, "Why are you looking at pictures of meat?" So clearly, you CAN fool people into thinking tofu is real steak. ;)]
haha, I love it! Glad I can be tricky with the eye. hehe!
Lindsay
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I have a feeling that when we get through with winter here that we're going to do the same thing....straight to summer. Yuck! It's hard for me to even imagine 90 degree weather right now with snow still on the ground!
At least you still got out there and got it done! And I'm glad you didn't run out of gas!
Lessons? I would say that when something needs being done, do it right then. Because if you don't you'll most likely forget about it and then really pay for it later. I had a receipt that needed to be reimbursed, stuck it in my pocket, forgot about it, and then I'm sure I washed it. This was two weeks ago and I thought of it this morning while lying in bed. :(
1. Don't underestimate spring in the Butte - come wind, come snow, come what may.
2. Listen to my body
PS. Even after a run in 90 degree heat, you still look fabulous!
Oh God. I have had so many close calls with running out of gas....when I was moving here (Montana) from Texas I had to drive through Wyoming. I had no idea just how desolate that state was... I had no cell phone service, my empty light was on, I didn't see a state trooper in the entire state, and I literally drove 100 miles before I got to a gas station. I was crying while I filled up, I was so relieved I made it! :)
That video is hilarious!!
I remember that about Texas!!! no season changes! Also, those tofu steaks looks AMAZING. NOMNOM
Ahh sorry about your run its been windy here too, not sure whats going on. Tofu steaks look amazing I love the cornmeal crust yum!
Those cornmeal crusted tofu steaks caught my eye... yum! We had such a rough winter i'd love for it to be summer, but I'm happy that spring has FINALLY arrived :) And I'm running, so that is awesome. Focusing on the good things... ;)
yum!! tofu steaks!
we are in full blown summer here in houston too - yuck! 5am is about the only time i can run outside.
ugh, I know. Hello humidity for the next 8 months!
Lindsay
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running? YEA!!! you deserve it. Enjoy every step friend!
Lindsay
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i think its windy everywhere. MOther nature is not happy with us, haha.
Lindsay
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I think I am learning that everywhere now. Never underestimate mother nature,
right?
;)
Lindsay
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oh my gosh, that sounds like something I would do. I would be crying the whole
time and praying to God I make it! I hate that feeling! Happy Mushy Monday!
Lindsay
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oh ouch, thats not a good feeling either. Definitely.....LESSON LEARNED! hope
those push ups are coming along.
:)
Lindsay
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im with you on #1! not sure if it helps, but i always turn the radio and AC off in the car to avoid using extra gas! ha!
hmm lesson i have learned recently....try to plan your runs along wooded areas...or places where you know bathrooms are :)
haha your video was cute. thanks for the heads up. however i don't think utah will have those conditions any time soon...
also, i am always almost out of gas!!!! talk about anxiety. i don't know why i do it to myself.
I think you should do all your long runs around a race event, that way there are
porta potties everywhere!! Right? haha.
Lindsay
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oh girl, I heard UTAH got snow. Thats crazy!! But I so could have used a snow
ball fight after my run. Now, go get some gas!
Lindsay
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LOL great advice video..;) AND....that's why I live in oregon! 80F with 100% humidity rearely happens. Not sure if it has ever happened. You could be sure I would hit the pool. Even when it's in the 80's, it's still 55-60 in the morning! You must be VERY tough.
The tofu steaks are interesting..Looks yummy how you fixed them!
oh how I wish I as in Oregon now with YOU! that weather sounds perfect. How's
the taper going?
Lindsay
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Those tofu steaks look AMAZING!!! AHHHH no more running in the middle of the day.....NO SPRING?!?! I can't believe it, it was snowing here on Saturday. LOVE the video, it makes me feel like we are hanging out in real life. Lesson learned today---don't leave your curling iron plugged in and on your makeup bag, oops:)
I learned a hard one yesterday - even if it feels cool when you start biking with arm sleeves, you will take them off and then you won't have any sunscreen on and will get burned. I do this EVERY.SINGLE.YEAR and have yet to learn my lesson...
LOL! I've never had to use arm warmers, ya maybe because I would rather get
on the compu trainer instead of the cold. I am a wuss. Show us those tan lines!
hehe.
Lindsay
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It was hot here like that this same time last week. 4 days later it was snowing! We're supposed to be back to 80 by Friday again. And we wonder why we keep getting sick! Glad you braved the heat and survived :D
Nicole
not sure what mother nature is doing to us with her bipolar disorder, right?
Well, lots of vitamin c and d to keep well!
Lindsay
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OMG I am a freak about the gas light. If it goes on, I almost immediately get gas and stare at it the entire way to the gas station, convinced it will flip on ;-) And I am jealous of your summer-ish heat, though I know what you mean, summer and fall are such fleating, transitional seasons, far shorter than summer or winter here too (winter is like, three seasons here! ha).
Ahhhh this looks SO good!
Ahh- it's the same way here- from winter to summer in the blink of an eye! Crazy!!
I'm SO glad you were able to make it home on E! That is a nerve racking feeling when you see the gas light.
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