More Than A Feeling

^One of my fav songs ever.  Just for the record.  Hey, it was either that or “Amy’s a Babe” for the title. 😉 Hehe.  Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!  I’ve done nothing to celebrate expect cook some bright green brussel sprouts.  Sad I know.  I don’t even own any clothes that are green.

Hard to believe that we’re on our second week of amazing temps and beautiful sunshine.  Nova Scotia reached highs of +14 degrees today and I was inside for the majority of it.  BOO. :(  I’m taking a vacation day on Friday so that I can enjoy this beautiful weather (and get a whole bunch of errands done!)

I had some running schedule for today so I took to it right away…. Hell Training as I affectionately refer to it.  It was warm enough to wear capris and short sleeves. Whoot, whoot, loved bringing out the Summer gear! I made sure that I was able to have full access to my house key by putting it in my water belt. No more lockouts for this chick!

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Then off I went.  I warmed up with 2K of straight running and then went to the dreaded super steep road. Up and down and up and down, until I was blue in the face. Kidding… well sorta. ;)  According to DailyMile I logged 5.6K in 36 minsThose were some speedy hills.  I knew I was pushing myself but I didn’t think I was going that fast.  I feel a lot more focused on my training lately and have been really looking forward to getting out there.  Due to the abundance of sun, no doubt!

It was definitely a barbeque night. I know, the grill’s disgusting, try not to stare. 🙂

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You know that if I’m having steak, red wine is a must.  Just one glass on a school work night though! I’m 27 and still think of it as a school night for some strange reason. 
   
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Dinner was really all about balance tonight.  The perfectly cooked steak…and by perfectly cooked I mean still red & juicy inside.  Sorry if this grosses anyone out.

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Delicious roasted brussel sprouts – cooked in evoo and fresh pepper.

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And how’s this for classy…….baked spicy fries. Bwah ha, yes I had wine + fries in the same meal. ;)  I love baking fries because I get to eat a few frozen ones. Hehe, love ‘em.  Hubby thinks I’m SO weird for liking frozen fries.  Do you do it?

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The steak look huge in this pic, but they weren’t.  About 2oz per each piece.

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I may have also indulged in these….

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Other than that nothing really that interesting going on.  I did come home to find a little box on my door step though.  My Larabar holiday sampler pack finally arrived.  Yeah for free Lara’s, especially PB &J ones. 🙂 Thanks!

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Alrighty, off to catch up with all of you.

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Happy Saint Paddy’s Day All!

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