I have a stomach ache

So I was recently asked to do a review of Fizzy Lizzy, a new beverage.  I don’t usually use words like beverage, but I’m not sure what to call these things – it’s not soda, but basically fruit juice concentrate mixed with carbonated water.  No high fructose corn syrup, no added sugar, no artificial colors.

They [...]

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Look at me!

Brought my own coffee from home today:

Take that, Starbucks.

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Starting the day off right

This morning I went to the gym, per usual, and I was using the assisted pull-up machine, which is right next to a huge window that faces the street. So I’m going up and down, thinking about how buff I’m going to be one day, when all of a sudden, this body slams up [...]

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I am weak

On the train this morning I gave myself a little anti-Starbucks pep talk. I have been in there three times this week already and it has to stop. I am drinking a rather large hole in my bank account.
So I was gearing up for the double walk by that occurs between the train [...]

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I promise I eat solid food.

Coffee:

I never thought I’d see hot coffee again after the massive heat wave, but I think we may be on our way out. It is much less humid today and I think – think – I may have even felt a breeze. Mother Nature is getting crazy.
Peanut butter and banana smoothie for lunch:

And [...]

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This is embarrassing

I think I mentioned that it is very hot here. The weatherman says that we are pushing 98º but I would say it is closer to 150º.
This is a problem for me because I accidentally bought teen deodorant. It is Degree brand, but I know that it is teen deodorant because it has a [...]

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Sunday nights make me sad

So last night, there was some drinking.  Champagne, of course, because I’m classy.  And then, Chris convinced me to make those evil no bake cookies again.
And so I made 1/4 of the recipe, like usual.  Except somehow, someway, I DIDN’T EAT ANY.  I have no idea where I found this willpower, but I hope it [...]

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Black bean, shrimp and corn salad

This was good.

So you marinate about eight ounces of shrimp like so.  I used my food processor to make the marinade because I’m fancy like that and also I like making more dishes for Chris to wash.
Then, in a large bowl, mix together:
2 cans of black beans, rinsed
1 can of corn, drained
1 bell pepper
3 scallions
1/2 [...]

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At least it’s not Monday

Well.  Sunday and Monday are two big black holes as far as blogging is concerned.  Sorry.  On Sunday we went back to the park, ate the same things I showed on Saturday (pretzels and some nuts), and then went out to dinner and to a bar.  Yesterday I finally got my barbecue – we went [...]

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Getting things done

I have already had quite the morning.  For starters, I took my first shower at the gym.  I was very nervous, but let me tell you, it was everything I hoped it would be.  I even scored the handicapped shower, which is twice the size of the other showers and has a little stool.
No.  I [...]

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