Wow, what an inspiring day! I can’t even begin to explain to you how refreshed, inspired, and motivated I felt to be watching our new President on television today. It’s like I could feel the change occurring right before my eyes. Truly amazing. I cannot wait to see what he will do with this new and ever more important power.
When I managed to peel my eyes away from the television today I had some pretty great eats!
This morning: blackberries with PB Puffins (not recalled yet, as far as I know! Phew!), and Kashi GoLean Honey Almond Flax with Almond Breeze
And some Coffee Cocoa (to-go).
After watching President Obama be sworn into office, I made a repeat of Meghann’s wrap from last week (Flat out with sweet potato, banana peppers and goat cheese) and served it with a side of cherries! (my camera died while I was taking this picture, so I resorted to a lovely cell phone picture)
It was my and my teaching partner’s turn to bring “snack” into our class today. It’s at an awkward time (4-7 PM) and everyone tends to get hungry. I decided to make the Black Bean Salsa Layered Dip. Everyone loved it and were asking for recipes. I got to hand out some of my cute Foodbuzz FP cards because that was easier than writing down the recipe a bunch of times. Of course I snacked on the dip a little bit as my afternoon snack.
After my class I jetted over to the mall to pick up my free Clinique product at Macy’s. I ran into a few of my cohort members who must have had the same idea after class! I didn’t get home until after 8:00 PM and I really wanted to make these Hearty Oat Biscuits that the lovely Andrea at bella eats [and runs] whipped up earlier this week. I added the salt she suggested and also added about 2 oz. of organic sharp white cheddar cheese and ground flax seed to the dough. These were very tasty, wholesome and hearty all it one! I enjoyed one (or two) with some Southwestern Soup I unthawed (with a dollop of LF sour cream).
No dessert for me tonight! I’m way too full! I need to get in bed soon, too. Hopefully I can fall asleep at a decent hour because last night I went to bed at 9:30 PM but didn’t fall asleep until 12:30 AM! I have no idea what was wrong with me, but hopefully it doesn’t happen again. I’m wondering if running in the late afternoon is messing with my energy levels around 10:00 PM and giving me a second wind that I definitely do not need. Does anyone else experience this? It’s not the first time I’ve had trouble falling asleep since I started running, so that’s why I’m wondering if it’s more than a coincidence.
Nighty night!!
January 20, 2009 at 11:17 pm
Such tasty eats! I love Kashi cereals! And wow, those biscuits look amazing! Delicious!
January 20, 2009 at 11:53 pm
Yay for Coffee Cocoa to-go! It’s such a refreshing treat to bring with when you’re in a hurry
I really need to try Meghann’s wrap and those hearty oat biscuits! Both look incredible!
January 21, 2009 at 12:52 am
o man girl! I’ve been catchin up
LOVE your boots and that Chicken Ryan, I haveee to make that! I have like a zillion recipes bookmarked haha. Thanks for your sweet words too I really appreciate it 
I’m so happy your runs are getting so easy peasy, keep it up!
January 21, 2009 at 7:16 am
I feel ya on weird sleep routines…I think for me it’s the new job that’s messing with me. I’m having such a hard time finding consistent times to work out, make dinner, do random chores/ laundry and stuff, which I think all throws off my sleep. I’m the kind of person who needs a routine, so this is all messing with me (the off at 4-5 most days, but off at 7:30 last night, the different start times, the having to leave an hr earlier to travel to a mtg in a different city…blah!) I need routine!!!
haha all that to say is maybe your body is still adjusting to your new routine of the new semester, and new times to run/ eat dinner?
Hope all is going well though!!
January 21, 2009 at 10:14 am
I’m glad you’re enjoying my wrap creation
I think running in the afternoon does give you more energy, just like running in the morning wakes people up.
January 21, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Great lunch and biscuits! When I workout early in the morning, I get really tired after work and then later at night, when I’m supposed to be tired, I do get a boost of energy. What the heck?!?!