Hello!
Thank you so much for your insightful and touching comments about this morning’s discussion question. I urge you to read the comments if you have not done so already…they were really, really inspiring. Some of them brought tears to my eyes…but I guess that shouldn’t come as a huge surprise to my regular readers.
I’m really looking forward to exploring many more of these ‘life’ topics on the blog as I think that we can all relate to them on some level and we can learn from each other. I have another fun quote and question coming up tomorrow so please stay tuned for that.
Today was one of those soul-cleansing and rejuvenating days that just made my heart sing. Every second was spent doing something that was good for my soul and that made me happy, so much so that I felt the need to tap my husband on the shoulder and tell him so several times throughout the day.
I would like to think he was amused by it all…it helps me sleep at night.
Me: ‘I’m having such a great day…I’m so happy.’
Eric: ‘So I hear….’
Then I see a sly grin in the corner of his mouth as he walks away. He thinks I don’t notice, but I do.
Today also reaffirmed the importance of taking a step back and getting that downtime that we need each week. I think last week was a great balance of work and play and I am going to be more conscious of this i the future. I do want to be a good boss to myself after all.
After I spoke with you last, I headed out on a run. I was so excited because I had a bunch of fun new songs on my shuffle to run to. Having new songs for a run is like getting new business clothes to wear to work; it just makes the process more enjoyable.
The run:
- 6.1 miles
- 52:35 mins
- Avg pace: 8:37 min/mile
- Avg heart rate: 156 bpm
Mile splits:
- Mile 1: 9:14
- Mile 2: 8:56
- Mile 3: 8:29
- Mile 4: 8:31
- Mile 5: 8:29
- Mile 6: 8:13
- Mile 6-6.10: 0.:41 (6:58 min/mile pace)
I had a strong run today and a great negative split! Must have been that awesome green monster I had this morning. I am really liking the approach of using the first couple miles to warm up the body, pick it up in the middle, and then give it my all at the end.
After the run, Polly’s yoga for runners, and a cold as ice shower I had lunch.
CSA Cucumbers & Carrots…and lots of red pepper hummus for dipping of course. Veggies are just a vehicle to get more hummus into my belly.
You are probably asking yourself if I had the nerve to cut up the carrot showgirls and the answer is no. I am waiting for the right time…
In A Jiffy Curry Chickpea burger (the LAST ONE! nooooooo) with spinach and tomato paste on two pieces of toasted Ezekiel bread.
This lunch was a mouthful alright! It had so much crunch to it and it took me such a long time to eat. I love when meals are high in volume and last a long time. It is very satisfying mentally and physically.
Then I did something I haven’t done in a dog’s age…I curled up on the couch on a Sunday afternoon and read my little heart out!
With Japanese sencha green tea…
Eric walked into the room and was like…’Do you have tears in your eyes?’
I said, ‘Yea…and I’m not even PMSing!’
Eric, ‘Must be a good book.’
I say, no one was ever inspired without feeling some kind of emotion first, right?
Oh it’s an emotional book. I found myself tearing up when she talks about her depression. Depression is something I struggled with for years along with my eating disorder so it really hit home for me.
The written word is such a powerful thing. I have always been moved by words and I know it is the reason I enjoy writing the blog each day (and reading your amazing thoughts in the process).
I read until about 4:30pm and I got through all of ‘Book 1: Italy’ I can’t wait to start India. Italy was really fun and playful and I feel like the layers will be peeled away in India. I have already marked about 20 pages to go back to and underline!
See Sketchie in the background? He is my book buddy for life….(Disclaimer: As long as I don’t steal his blanket, shift him, annoy, bother, or make eye contact with him, that is. A-hem.).
After I took a break from reading and Eric a break from renos, we headed out for a walk.
Walking is one of our favourite activities in the summer. Walking is just so EASY. We have some of our best talks while walking when our minds are free of distraction around us.
We made some really interesting progress with Eric’s current situation. We have been talking a lot about what we want out of life, our work, and making sure that above all we lead lives that make us happy. We made some great progress today and I can already tell that a huge weight has been lifted off Eric’s shoulders. I’m really looking forward to telling you more about it in the future.
After our walk, I did what any baker and cook would do and I baked and cooked!
First, I made something I am super excited to show you…
Oh. My. Gosh.
I am going to share the recipe (tomorrow morning!) so check back!
You will love these raw cookies that are just oozing with health. I am a bit head over heels for them.
Then it was time to make dinner! We had two week’s worth of CSA red potatoes to use up…
I decided to make the super easy potato soup that I made a while back.
I tripled the recipe because I had sooo many potatoes…
I chopped some basil and sprinkled it on top. My basil plant isn’t growing as fast as I thought it would, so I could only use a few small leaves. The good news is that it is not dead and growth is happening, just slowly. I wonder if I should have put it in more direct sunlight, as I learned after the fact that basil loves the sun and heat!
I also left a bunch of potatoes chunky in the soup.
Eric had his with ketchup squeezed all over the top! He said the ketchup made the soup. :biggrin:
I’m off to end this amazing day with more Eat Pray Love. See you tomorrow!
That soup looks absolutely mouth-watering!
Glad you’re enjoying the book! I haven’t read that one.
I remember reading EPL at a time in life when I felt as though certain parts almost mimicked my life word for word. I feel that at some point in life most people go through a time when they realize, life is happening NOW, instead of waiting for it to start SOME DAY. :) It helped me realize the strength I have to accomplish my goals, dreams and desires in life NOW, and to go out and get them, instead of waiting for them to hopefully one day occur. Best to you and Eric! Maybe he should read it to!!! I’ve had a lot of my guy friends read it and found it relevant to how they’ve felt in life as well!!!
my hubby, who eats more cooked vegan than i do, is oohing and ahhing at the soup and burgers from across the room. i sent him the burger link.
can’t wait to see that cookie recipe!
Enjoy!
What a beautiful day. You inspire me so much to appreciate the little things in my life as well. I hope one day we can share a raw cookie together and discuss. :)
Aww thank you so much =) I adore you and can’t wait to meet someday.
Gosh, I just love this post Ange! It’s so great to hear that you are in such a good place right now knowing what you dealt with a few years back. It’s the little things in life – reading a good book, going for a walk, baking – that are the most special. Just seeing you happy makes me happy :)
Your comment made me happy! :)
I made in a jiffy burgs with a fun spin today! Glad to hear things are looking up with Eric :) I need to slow down a little..your day sounded so nice! The cookies look awesome!
Beautiful soup/raw cookies/lunch/awesome run splits!
This post makes me happy – I love how you had a soul cleansing type day, a day to relax and do what you want. I definetly don’t take enough ofthem; I’m always caught up doing stuff I think I should. But, like what another commenter said above, reading your posts makes me want to be better!!
You’re so inspiring Angela :)
Thank you :) I hope you do take that soul cleansing day for you….I am looking forward to next Sunday already! Maybe a new tradition?
I’m glad you’re enjoying the book! It’s one of my favorites :)
it’s Looks delicious. Looked at pictures suddenly have happiness
It is so true what you say about needing to take time to step back. For I while, I had been approaching my trip to Germany as “must go everywhere, must see everything.” Naturally that burned me out and I wasn’t really enjoying it all as much as I should. Now, I know when to rest and I know when to play. That makes it all that much better.
P.S. I’m checking back tomorrow for the raw cookie recipe! Yum!
What I loved about EPL is when Elizabeth talked about how she didn’t have a plan while in Italy…she just did exactly as she felt like each day. She didnt go see meuseums or momuments that she didn’t care to see, she ate at great restaurants and met great people. I think it is important to live for you and what you want to do instead of doing what is expected of travelers.
When planning a trip you need to realise that you do not have to do everything when visiting a new country, try to save some things for the next time you go.
Italy was my favorite part of the book. I can’t wait for the movie!
I too am looking forward to Eric’s progress and update!
me too!
I suffer from depression too. It got really bad about 13 years ago. But, I found that eating healthy (no processed foods, etc), and exercise has helped my depression SOOO much! I still get a little blue now and then, but I’ve found that it’s pretty short lived. I think I need to pick up this book and give it a read – sounds interesting.
Anticipating your new recipe…those little cookies look super yummy.
The raw cookies look so good. You are always creating such good things.
Just so you know…. I’m making those burgers tonight!! :)
This post just makes me so happy. I can tell you are “glowing from the inside out” as you say. You deserved that day!
Also, I want to read Eat Pray Love even more now!
I’ve read EPL twice and I want to read it again. It’s such a wonderful book. I’m curious to see how close the movie is to the novel.
Oh and those cookies look delicious!!
I can’t wait for the raw cookies recipe! I made raw macaroons yesterday and am really interested in raw desserts now.
Walks are indeed very relaxing and help the mind settle things. :)
I loooove curling up with a good book – unfortunately it doesn’t happen enough these days. Your conversaton with Eric is so funny – “i’m not even PMS’ing” – hahah! Depression always hits home for me – I was never diagnosed, but definitely depressed for a good span of time. When I used to count calories, that was a sure fire way to make me feel like a failure for sure. Glad to say I’m loving living life today! :)
Im glad you are feeling better these days!