After my delicious lunch the day only got better. After lunch I made a trip to Trader Joe’s to shop for a work party this afternoon.
My row at work (the third row) hosted a “block party” at 4:03 p.m. to celebrate the arrival of some new faces to our area (not new to the agency, just people moving around). As part of the shuffle, we negotiated a small budget for a small party to introduce our new group and had a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Obviously, I volunteered to coordinate food (although I must point out that I did NOT add the orange popcorn to the spread). I made peanut butter chocolate chip bars and then got lots of good snacks from Trader Joe’s.
The boys handled the booze. Typical. I’m pretty sure we had at least six varieties of beer and a pretty stocked bar.
We had a nice turnout and I think we inspired other groups to host “block parties” throughout the summer!
Since the studio is closed for a few days, I didn’t have to teach yoga tonight. I planned on visiting another studio to practice but got caught up at work socializing and cleaning up after our party and missed class. I hadn’t practiced since last Friday and was anxious to get on my mat.
So when I got home I took my mat and iPod dock outside and did a home practice. I was hoping that I could get my sweat on since it was 90 degrees today but by the time I got out there it was cooler and breezy and nothing close to the heat of the studio. I still very much enjoyed my practice and ended it with lots of hip openers. Long holds in pigeon, double pigeon and a four-minute frog. The only downside to the outdoor practice was a few mosquito bites but overall it was great!
Dinner was a random creation from the fridge/pantry. Penne with peas, spinach, sundried tomatoes and parmesan. Arugula salad on the side.
Thursday is my last day at work before a four-day weekend. I’m taking Friday off to visit my grandmother! What are your plans for the long weekend?
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July 22, 2026
I am such a creature of habit when it comes to breakfast. 95% of the time I’m craving a breakfast that is on the sweet side. That mostly alternates between smoothies or yogurt bowls with overnight oats, chia pudding or oatmeal occasionally thrown in there. On the rare occasion I go savory – it’s scrambled [...]
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July 19, 2026
I want to bottle up this summer and make it last forever (well, maybe minus the wildly hot and humid weather that makes running a big thumbs down). I mentioned this in my last post…but I am really enjoying the slower pace and the days that feel like they have more space. While I’m trying [...]
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July 10, 2026
Happy Friday! I hope this post finds you well and enjoying the summer. We are in the dog days of it over here in Charlotte – the heat and humidity is off the charts – but it’s something I’ll embrace because I deeply appreciate the massive slow down that summer has brought. A lot of [...]
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June 21, 2026
I recently traveled to Big Bear Lake, California for the inaugural Big Bear Peaks + Pines three-day stage race hosted by TransRockies Running. This was my third TransRockies event in 12 months (see also Colorado + Moab) and I’m here to tell you that they can do no wrong when it comes to race organization [...]
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May 30, 2026
Happy weekend! Another week in the books! I got three runs in (6.5 miles, 5.5 miles, 5.5 miles) and I have a trail run planned for tomorrow. Total weekly mileage will end up around 30-35 miles depending on if I go for 13 or 17 tomorrow! I’m 16 weeks out from the Golden Ultra so [...]
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May 23, 2026
Happy Memorial Day Weekend. It’s a very rainy one here in Charlotte and while I am a little bummed not to be spending the weekend in Florida with the fam or by the pool at our swim club (just opened for the season!), I’m also welcoming a slower pace and time at home. It’s been [...]
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May 3, 2026
Hi and happy May! As we roll into the first full week of a new month, I have almost a month’s worth of lunch ideas for you. It’s a great mix of sandwiches, bowls, salads and wraps. I hope you enjoy and find some inspiration for your midday meal! Open-faced chickpea salad sandwich on toasted [...]
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