It was cold and raw today, but I guess I was invigorated by the snowy start. I was going to do a quick run on the treadmill, but I felt so good, I kept on going. It seems that the more busy I get with school, the more I need the mental and physical release of running. I ran 12 miles today. I can’t believe I can run double digits 3 times in one week and not feel the least bit sore. (That being said, I will cool it for the next couple of days.)
I was feeling great and much more relaxed after such a good run. And then, just before leaving for class, I got the sweetest e-card from my sweetie….just to tell me that he’s thinking of me through all of the stress of finals. Did I get a good one or what?! That made my day! I must look like a mess lately. I even got out of bed the other night to write something down for my stats report so that I wouldn’t forget it in the morning! I’ve been having trouble sleeping, and poor Dave hasn’t seen me in makeup and real, non-sweats clothing, in quite some time. By the time he gets home from work, I have been home from class for a couple hours and have changed out of my school clothes for my “study uniform.” I took a picture of myself today to show my very thoughtful hubby that the woman he married, the one who wears makeup and real world clothes, still exists!
What could top such a super run and such a loving gesture….I finished my last chem lab of the semester today! (I am just not going to think about the 3 more semesters of chem labs that I have to go…) I came home and wrote up the lab report and did my chem homework for the week. All that’s standing between me and the end of this class is the 3-part (!!!) final exam.
I ended my very sweet day with a very sweet dinner. I baked some butternut squash with some apple, cinnamon and sugar.
I mixed some pumpkin with vanilla greek yogurt to dip my squash and apple in. So, so good!
It was so good, I didn’t miss the gluten-filled stuffed shells I made for Dave. I stuffed the shells with ricotta and spinach. That’s my trick….stuff the veggies inside so he can’t pick them out! (Then put crescent rolls on the side so he gets something he loves, with the veggies that he does not!).
Time for some couch time with my very thoughtful fella!
Congrats with finishing your lab! It was such a dreary day today – and you ran 12 miles. I cannot believe your legs don’t hurt.
Your dinner looks amazing – full of nice winter veggies and yogurt.
Enjoy the rest of your evening!
Awwww, what a sweet hubby!! 🙂 He’s a keeper, I’d say!
Way to go on all the running! I used to be able to do that and miss it so much.
Love the pic of you! I feel the same way about always being around Andrew with no make-up and sweats. I always have it on at work and dress up in high heels, skirts, etc. but then get home workout and by the time Andrew gets home I’m a sweaty mess!!
You stuff shells with veggies for Dave, I stuff Nick’s burgers with veggies! We are so clever 🙂 They will thank us one day. Nick always has to have two pieces of bread, but he eats whole grain (or at least that’s what I buy 😉 )
That was so sweet of Dave to e-mail you a nice message like that. Men need to realize that it’s simple gestures such as that, that really make us love them more! Even a nice text makes my day.
I can’t believe you ran 12 miles on the treadmill! I’m working on increasing my milage outside (I’m not quite to double digits yet) but I can’t stand more than 3 miles indoors… Good job!
Wow, great run AND you went to class?! I’d nap all day. You rock girl!
I need to motivate myself to get out of my lounge clothes. I’ve even stopped wearing makeup to work because nobody sees me in my office. I should do it for myself though. If you look good, you feel good. Someone told me that…
Great job on your studies. One more week!!
I used to have pretty bad acne, so I always wore makeup. Now that it’s cleared up fro the most part, I go without probably too often!
What a sweet message from your hubby!
Love your outfit!
Mmmm, the stuffed shells sound really good! Great idea to add veggies to it!
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Thanks for the heads up. I’ll check it out!
I love it when someone leaves me a thoughtful card 🙂
When I saw your long run, I was going to say – “be careful, don’t hurt yourself!” But I don’t know your history 😉 I just know that I hurt myself from running too much.
No, your right…I will be taking a few days off. I did injure myself last year by running even though it hurt. Stupid! I not running through any pain right now, but it’s still good to take a break. I am amazed that I’m not sore!
Man, you are really killing all this school work! Way to go. 🙂
Haha, you are too cute!
Love the squash and apples combo. Sounds like something that would be warm and tasty on a cold day!
(Don’t forget you’ll have to change out of your study uniform for dinner on Saturday! )
That sounds like an interesting combo. Glad everything is going well with school.
i love your sweet end to the day – delicious!