9 weeks!

Of running that is! I started Couch to 5k, in prep for the Pasadena Triathlon I'm trying for. When I get new batteries in mah camera I'll be able to post all the yummy eats I'll be whipping up this week.

I started the day off with some TJ's blueberry oatmeal microwaved with some Silk Vanilla Creamer for thickener and some coffee. Lunch was some TJ's Soy Nuggets with tonkotsu sauce for dipping and a mound of fresh spinach with balsamic. I snacked on some dark chocolate covered pretzels this afternoon while picking out new herbs for my potted garden. I love working almost right across the street from an Armstrong Garden Center, there's no better way to spend your work breaks than strolling through luscious plants.

After a nice run, I decided to roast some of the shallots cippolini onions since the package suggested it. I drizzled them with olive oil, sea salt, and fresh pepper and roasted them at 450 for about 15 mins before I saw that they were starting to barely burn. So, I flipped them over and turned the oven off.

WOW! They are honey sweet with the slightest peppery bite at the back of your throat for good measure. I'm thinking some couscous with this maybe?

Leftover green bean casserole for dinner from Thanksgiving (yes, it was still good!). Thanks to C'est la Vegan for her amazing recipe. Campbells be damned!!!

Now finishing up folding laundry, a nice glass of peppermint tea, and a hot shower. I'll be up late tonight and will suffer for it in the morning, but it was worth it starting my running regime and getting all the dishes done... Thank Buddah I have some Silk vanilla creamer for coffee at work tomorrow!

Happy International Meatless Day!!!

Though my FB event only got 53 people confirmed for this day, that's 53 people this day who are going to be eating compassionately!
Hooray for vegans! Good going gang, every year we gain more and more support, and i look forward to the future.
And thanks to my omni friends for giving this a chance, you'll love it i swear. Especially if i'm cooking for you!!! :)

B.T.W.

Yes, i will be moving vegan dreams recipes and reviews over to this site. Thanks for emailing and reminding me!
It requires a bit of time in front of the computer, and i'll put it on my list for this weekend.

O.M.G.

Bloggie, i'm sorry. I've been so busy! Between photo shoots and cooking cooking cooking, i haven't had time to update.

I know i've wronged you, and that wrong cannot be undone. But, i will make it up with picture love this weekend.

Promise!

I'd really like to not be....

Congested. It makes working a WHOLE lot harder in my honest opinion. I got random people calling for billing and asking me if i'm ok "because you sound like you were crying". Super sweet, but embarassing!

Oh well. Ratatouille (the dish not the movie, though the movie is AMAZING too) has made being slightly sickly a whole lot easier. Left out the eggplant, and subbed a red potato in as thickener. YUM!

Picked up a mess of art supplies at the expo, mostly stuff for oil painting so i can play around. However, if you dabble AT ALL in watercolors, pick yourself up some Aquabords, they're well worth your time.

Ok enough ramblings.

I do think...

I'm going just a little insane.
Everything has been twice as hard as it usually is today. GRR, is what i say to that.
I really think that most problems in the world stem from lack of communication.
That also happens to be a pet peeve of mine.
Let's work on it, things will get just that much better.

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