Last Sunday I ad-libbed an individual meatloaf recipe that met with my husband’s approval. Since we both want to have it again, I figure it’s worth sharing. (If you want to see what else I ate on Sunday, check out my What I Ate Wednesday post here.)
The recipe is based on the meatloaf recipe in my Cooking Light 5 Ingredient 15 Minute Cookbook. Continue reading
I have said before that I’m not great at setting goals, and this year’s Cherry Blossom race was no different. When Facebook reminded me about last year’s PR, I spent a few days stressing over how I would be able to match that (barely) sub-8:00 min/mile pace. After visiting the expo on Friday, I was pumped with energy and convinced that I could do it. I started Saturday full of excitement, but several Cherry Blososm Festival traffic jams later, I was just plain tired. Sunday morning I went through the motions of my pre-race routine, wondering if I was in the mood to put in the effort it would take to match last year’s PR. Shortly before the race started, they announced that the course had to be shortened because of an emergency along part of the route. That took the pressure off, and I decided to enjoy the glorious weather and the gorgeous blossoms. Then I ended up at the front of my corral and ….
This weekend is my first big spring race, so I think Courtney, Mar and Cynthia will forgive me if I depart from today’s Friday Five topic and share my race strategies for the Cherry Blossom Ten Miler.
Even if I can’t count on another perfect race, I can make a plan for a good race.
This recipe is based on Laura’s Crockpot Chickpea Curry recipe, but I make it so frequently that I wanted to write down my own variations for easy reference. If you know Laura, you probably can guess that her recipe is more wholesome than mine, but it’s still easy, so you should check it out.
I’ve made this recipe in the crockpot or on the stove top. Truth be told, I first tried it on the stove top because I forgot to allow for the crockpot cooking time. 😉 Continue reading
Every week I look forward to the #WYCWYC podcast, and every week it leaves me with so much to ponder. A few weeks ago, Carla shared how she generally does not live a fear-based life. I know there are a few things that scare me, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized that I am living a fear based life.
With my work, I am afraid to say “no” to clients, or even ask for a reasonable deadline. Our firm emphasizes client service and we are reminded that our clients can take their work elsewhere if we don’t meet their demands. I am learning to say “Can I get you that next week?” but it is stressful to even make that request.
With cycling, I have gotten over my fear of one particular hill, but there is an entire path I am afraid to ride on because I’m not sure I can make it up its steep, twisty inclines without falling. I’ve tried running the route to demystify it, but that’s only reinforced my doubts.
Every bump makes me fear bloody knees!
I don’t have much fear about running (except this one), but when one of our MRTT leaders asked us to share what motivates us to run on those days when we don’t feel like it, my first answers were negative: fear of sliding into a slump of inactivity, fear of little “d” depression, fear of feeding that depression and gaining weight ….
I even approach my book selections with fear. I waited to read The Lovely Bones
The only two areas of life where I don’t live in fear are my relationship with my husband and my faith in God. With those solid foundations, I have to wonder why I am living such a fear-based life and what I really am afraid of.
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Are you motivated by fear in any aspects of your life?
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