the dailies : 9.16.11

Before we get started, can I tell you how much I love fall? I know I lament the never ending Rochester winters, but really, I love it when the colder weather starts to creep in. The chill in the air lends itself to sweaters and jeans and hot beverages and long walks. All of the best holidays are right around the corner. All of the best foods and flavors are in season…and we’ve already talked about all of the best candles being readily available. And if that weren’t enough, it’s football season! Could a better time of the year exist? I think not.

Today felt like the first crisp fall day, and I loved every second. I wore a sweater and went for a brisk run and was the freak driving with my windows down so I could feel/smell the fresh fall air while also blasting the heat so I could also be warm/cozy.

Oh, I love it.

Now if only local establishments would start serving hot apply cider. I know it’s technically still summer, but it’s practically fall. Let’s get with the program and help a sister out!

Other than being overly enamored by fall, I’m actually kind of short on news today. The daily word was (unfortunately) rushed and daily sweat was aforementioned 30 minute (glorious) run on the canal, but it was nothing to write home (or here) about. The daily dish was diverse to say the least, a little bit of a lot a healthy things and some unhealthy ones thrown in for good measure. The only news worth reporting is today’s daily mile, so here goes:

Day 12: the other half of day 11

Hope everyone had a great Friday!

the dailies : 9.15.11

daily word: “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 (NLT)

daily sweat: My first (and possibly last) Spin class. I think I’m just not a fan of stationary bikes in large doses.

daily dish:

breakfast:

More pumpkin pie oatmeal! This stuff is legit. I can’t wait to post the recipe once I figure out what I put in it and take some decent pictures.

lunch:

Last night’s leftovers.

dinner:

Round FOUR of the quinoa and bulgar salad…another recipe I should post if only for it’s economic and nutritional prowess.

caffeine:

A Finger Lakes’ bananas foster coffee, a Tim Horton’s coffee, and a vanilla chai. I was all about the jolt today.

daily mile:

Day 11: humbled.

the dailies : 9.14.11

To preface, it should be noted that Bath and Body Works is taunting me. They must know I’m weak. I got this email today:

If that doesn’t sounds like the perfect fall candle, I don’t know what does.

I might have to break the November rule.

daily word: “We must not just please ourselves. ² We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord. ³ For even Christ didn’t live to please himself.” Romans 15:1-3 (NLT)

daily sweat: 75 minute Power Vinyasa yoga class at 5:45 am. Awesome way to start the day.

daily dish:

breakfast:

This breakfast – food and location and temperature and EVERYTHING – absolutely perfect. Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal (recipe coming soon) outside on the canal after this morning’s class. I forsee many repeats in the future.

lunch:

Quinoa and Bulgar salad with prune plums and fig newtons – on the side, not mixed in. Use your imagination, because I forgot the cell phone photo shoot again.

dinner:

OH. MY. WORD.

I’ve been wanting to try the Owl House forever so when my dear friend Morgan suggested we meet there for dinner I was only too happy to oblige. It did not disappoint! We split the sweet potatoes fries with gorganzola cheese and balsamic reduction as an appetizer. For dinner, I went with the panzanella salad because I love panzanella and it’s almost the end of the appropriate season to order it. Then we split the chocolate mousse, which was divine. It was a healthy mixture of cocoa and avocado topped with fresh fruit and cacao nibs.

The dangerous part: I want to try everything else on the menu too. And this place is less than a mile from my apartment. I have a feeling I’m about to become their #1 customer.

daily mile:

Day 10: beating clarkia into submission

the dailies : 9.12.11

daily word: “But from that Garden beginning, God has had a different purpose for us. His intent, since He bent low and breathed His life into the dust of our lungs, since He kissed us into being, has never been to slyly orchestrate our ruin…He means to rename us – to return us to our true names, our truest selves.” – Ann Voskamp, One Thousand Gifts

daily sweat: Remember those fuzzy memories of the summer? They’re crystal clear right now. Life was workout enough for today!

daily dish: In the hustle and bustle I plum forgot to take pictures of anything today. But here’s the rundown:

breakfast: oatmeal with peaches, banana, walnuts, brown sugar, and almond milk

lunch: hot quinoa bulgar italian salad

dinner: leftover pineapple and ricotta naan pizza

snacks: kashi dark chocolate coconut bar, mini york peppermint patties, prume plums, and dried mango

daily mile:

Day 7: potatoes, pigweeds, and processing

Day 8: a tale of two markets

And now…while I don’t at all regret the decision to stay up and watch the Jets miraculously come from behind to beat the Cowboys last night…it’s time for bed! Goodnight, all.