Feb 4 / Allie

Hot N Cold

BULUBULUBULUBULUBLAHHHH!!! <— My mind

HOT: I’m completely on edge right now. My mind is racing at a hundred miles an hour and I can’t calm down. I came home back to my apartment after a long night to find that we had no running water. I was sweaty and all I wanted to do was shower so I could start chipping away at my massive to-do list. Freeeak out!

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COLD: I was sweaty because I had a great unexpected run tonight before teaching. I had no plans to run, however, when I saw the forecast for wintry mix/snow this weekend, I knew I had to take advantage of the relatively warm (but still cold) weather.

Despite having to tip toe through the slushy snow and jump over the wet puddles, it was absolutely amazing. I ran 3.2 miles and wanted so so so so BADLY to continue. I had to peel myself away to go teach though. In retrospect, it was probably a good thing because I need to be careful with my shins!!!

I love when life surprises me with a fabulous run out of nowhere. Thank you, Life.

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Alright let’s get to the food, shall we?

Brunch:

COLD: A beat UP pear

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It got killed in my bag while walking around campus. Don’t judge a PEAR by it’s cover….it was the most delicious pear I’ve had (other than Harry & David Pears). It actually tasted similar to H & D pears in that it was as soft as butter!!!! It was also super sweet and made my morning.

Yes, the ugliest pear in the world made my morning. It’s the little things in life…

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HOT: Banini!! (Almond butter + banana panini)

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COLD: Green Tea Monster.

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HOT: Coffee in my HAWT mug!!

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HOT sun with COLD snow.

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I woke up and thought it was raining because there was water gushing everywhere. All the snow on the roof was melting and dripping flowing down! See?

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It sounded like a water fountain outside :)

Early afternoon snack:

COLD orange slices and HOT kabocha slices

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With their respective dippers…

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After my fabulous run that was freezing COLD turned sweaty HOT, I had a Dulce de Leche Luna Bar.

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This used to be my favorite flavor (along with Cookie ‘n’ Cream) until Chocolate Peppermint Stick came in and beat ‘em all out.

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I also had a TJ’s Passion Fruit dried fruit bar…

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COLD: I scarfed down this salad while trying to figure out whether or not a HOTshower was going to happen.

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Avocado and sunflower seeds:

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Tofu cubes:

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Ironically, I wanted HOT oats for dinner. I guess I’ll have to wait for breakfast!

After my long awaited shower, I ate some goodies from the package I received from Lauren (Thank You!!!!).

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  • Kashi Granola Bar
  • Chocolate
  • Lotsa sesame crunch
  • 1/2 an Orange

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As predicted, typing this up calmed me down a little bit. Sorry for the crappy post. I tried to make it less BULUBULUBULUBULUBLAHHHH but I just need to hit publish at this point and take a chill pill.

and do boatloads of work.

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  1. kay / Feb 4 2010

    ahh i just LOVE almond butter banana paninied sammies. they taste so darn delicious :)

    yay for an awesome 3.2 miles!! you rock.

  2. Whoop whoop for getting in an awesome run!

  3. Susan / Feb 4 2010

    Aww man, that sucks about your shower! I’d freak out too.

    You may have thought this post was blah, but I really liked it! Especially your pretty picture of your COLD orange and HOT kabocha!

  4. Jessie (Vegan-minded) / Feb 4 2010

    I agree, the ugliest fruit can sometimes be the most delicious! That’s when they are the most ripe and juicy. What a cute and fun package to receive! Good to see the snow is finally melting. :)

  5. That looks like an amazing package! Sorry about the water situation :-/

  6. Krista / Feb 4 2010

    This is not a crappy post at all! Sorry to hear about the water situation. What an inconvenience.

    I love pears but can’t eat them. They seem to do nasty things to my digestive track. I was told after allergy testing that I’m not allergic, but I beg to differ….and the doc might too if I visited him after eating one!! LOL! :)

    Have a great day, Allie!

  7. elizabeth / Feb 4 2010

    so glad life granted you an amazing run! i love how you always look on the bright side! good luck calming down!

  8. Gabriela Benner / Feb 4 2010

    AHHH BANINI! You’re the best for introducing me to them! Hope you can relax and get that work done…almost the weekend!

  9. Lauren / Feb 4 2010

    Oooh look at all those yummy treats! Let us know how those Dr. Weil bars are-I’ve never had them! So sorry to hear all the craziness. If it makes you feel better, every time I take a shower I also get a bath. Yeah the drain is crazy and my handyman husband has tried fixing it multiple times. BUT I can’t complain that I have indoor plumbing, hot water, and so many luxuries compared to the rest of the world. Right? Right. Perspective is my new favorite word :) Hope today is a much better day!!! P.S. I love that you always find so many positives in things-the pear, the run, etc!

  10. Shelley / Feb 4 2010

    i love that flavor luna too!! but somehow your picture make sit look even BETTER haha…your food pictures are the best!! try to take sometime to yourself :) you deserve it

  11. Tamizn / Feb 4 2010

    Great post, so jealous of your run I’m still out of action!!!!!!! Food looks fab x

  12. Meg @ Be Fit Be Full / Feb 4 2010

    Yum, look at all those goodies! Glad you were finally able to get a hot shower – how annoying!

  13. sophia / Feb 4 2010

    Haha, hope you have calmed down by now, Allie. Kick off your shoes, tuck into a good hearty soup, and rest up!

  14. Kelly / Feb 4 2010

    That is awful timing! Hope you were able to get the hot shower you were looking forward to!

  15. Jenny / Feb 6 2010

    So sorry about the water crisis–I would definitely be freaking! Glad you’re making it through with a great run and delish eats though!

    Ugly pears are the BEST!

    And I agree about Lunas, Chocolate Peppermint Stick totally stole my heart ;)

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