My Fight to put on my Running Shoes

I must dedicate this blog posting to my bff from college, Ellen. She requested that I blog some more. I feel so famous. LOL So I stumbled across this pin on Pinterest and I definitely felt like it spoke to me. Like this pin must have been created with me in mind.

I always, always, always feel like more than half the battle is just getting out and going to the gym. Once I'm there, I can do the workout I need to do. Honestly, I wish it wasn't freakin' freezing outside so I could just run outside on this trail I found. But in the mean time, the treadmill will have to do. This week I plan to run 14 miles total, whether that will actually happen, I don't know. But here is one of the workouts I like to do each week. It is amazing but truly a killer. Here is the link: San Francisco Running Hills Workout.

Now, if you are just starting to run, I would not suggest just jumping into it. I mean I feel like I am a decent runner and I am holding on for dear life half the time. And you will definitely need a full bottle of water for it. So I can run 4 miles, I typically add an additional 2 minutes to make it a total of 40 minutes. But take it easy and do what you feel comfortable with.

Also, my sister decided to follow in my footsteps. Check out her blog here: Things That You Should Love.

Snow on the Ground= Bruschetta + Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

So it snowed last night, about 5 inches. Today Cameron and I have had a pretty lazy day. For an appetizer for dinner, Cameron wanted to make Bruschetta. To be honest, he is a much better cook than I will ever be and I am a much better baker than he will ever be. It's a perfect balance. -Side note: as I am typing up this blog, Cameron is picking out his new text tone for me. I think he picked a cat meowing? Who knows. Anyways, the Bruschetta was delicious, so I wanted to share the recipe.

Bruschetta
1 loaf of french bread
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
5 plum roma tomatoes
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Ground salt and pepper to taste
Butter (We use I Can't Believe It's Not Butter)
Onion powder
1 bottle of moscato (for drinking while making)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut up french loaf into about 1/2 inch slices. Spread a little bit of butter and sprinkle a little bit of onion powder on each slice. Place bread in oven for 7 minutes. Dice tomatoes, garlic, and basil leaves. Combine in bowl and add in Parmesan, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. After the bread comes out, just put the mixture on top and enjoy!

So, on television tonight I am going to watch the latest episode of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and I am beyond excited. It's the little things in life. This ones my favorite. I think we can relate to each other in that we are both just a little bit crazy and super protective of our sisters.