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Nooo. Not Delta Gamma…Domestic Goddess. In a follow up to yesterday’s “P” word post I’m advancing to the next level of DG. I am becoming my Grandmother – I made Quiche for dinner. Send help.

In my defense I had a carton of eggs I need to use. It was either French toast, Giant Omelet, or “Ladies Who Lunch” Food. I had most of the remaining ingredients on hand, and when I saw this Quiche Joy the Baker Posted, I was sold. 

I modified it to my standards…pre-made pie crust, and I added some mushrooms. I needed to use those up too. 

Assembly

Egg Goodness

Into the toaster over you go! Please, a moment of respect for my kitchen, I don’t have a “real” oven. 

She’s baking away right now.

Send your Grandmothers over. Maybe we’ll play Gin and watch the news. It’ll be a grand ‘ol time. 

For those of you who’s minds went south of the waist, and straight to the gutter – shame! For, shame! I’m a lady. And, I was talking about this “P” word that all the other ladies are obsessing over:

If you know me, you know the following:

– I don’t like brushing my hair or wearing matching socks.

– I prefer beers and football to martini’s and shopping.

– I’m crafty in the sense that I like to tie-dye things.

– I don’t like recipes that require more than 30 min to prep, and more than 5 ingredients. 

What would a girl like me find so amazing about Pinterest?

Um, everything! 

I’ve learned how to clean a ceiling fan with a pillow case, how to make cookie dough truffles bites (with Jessey!) and hundreds of way to recycle, repurpose and reinvent all kinds of things!

I was hanging out with Momma-son on Sunday since we had a girl’s afternoon. She’s an avid seamstress, and has been for as long as I can remember. I spent many evenings sitting on the floor of her sewing room watching her feed material through the machine. I have similar fond memories from visiting my great-grandmother. 

I took up sewing in my early teens, and I can run a straight stitch with the best of ‘em. Fun fact: Manfriend can also sew! He can also iron and braid ponytails. I love him. 

Pinterest has renewed my interest in sewing and I found myself longing to have access to a machine, fabric and a pattern. Momma-son loaned me an antique Singer for my current hobby. 

Besides “pinning” sewing ideas and crafts, I’m craving a trip to the fabric store to pick out some material for an apron I want to make :) 

Who would have thought…me? 

Pinterest: breeding the domestic goddesses of tomorrow. 

I’m 6 runs and 2 weeks away from being done with my C25K training. I’m 1 week and 3 days away from my Hot Chocolate 5K. 

I’m 2 weeks and 2 days away from my 5K Mud Run.

The math doesn’t totally add up, but it’s ok. I’m going for it. 

On Monday I was struggling getting out of bed for my run because it was still dark outside. I love the extra light in the evening, but the first few weeks of the time change it’s still really dark in the early morning.  I dragged myself out of bed when the sun came up, which was past my normal 7:00am leave time for the gym. I decided to attempt my first outdoor run in the “real world” since I could run on the Chandler Bike path and be back home in time to shower and get ready for work. 

So, I switched my gym clothes for outside clothes (fleece lined running pants are amazing) and I strapped my iPhone to my arm and hit the road. I knew making the transition from the treadmill to the road was going to be hard. There are many more factors to consider and be aware of when running in the real world. My least favorite is traffic signals – and the timing of the signals on Chandler are the WORST. Ask anyone that lives in the area. I had to cross over two main streets (Hollywood Way and Buena Vista) and I waited a good 4 minutes at each signal. Not fun. It was so much harder to start and stop running. 

Sure, I could have avoided the signals and zig-zagged through the neighborhoods…but I like running on the bike path. It’s safe, clean, and I really like the view of the houses off the path. I don’t have to worry about cars or creepers. Since I like to run with music it’s nice to feel like I’m slightly protected on the bike path. 

It didn’t feel like my best run, but my heart rate monitor said different. I was working way harder running on real land. I got home and could already feel my calves and hip flexers tightening up. I did some stretching, and after my shower dug out these bad boys:

Compression Sock Love.

I wore these constantly after my Bionic Ankle Surgery, they help with circulation and swelling. I’ve noticed that lots of athletes wear them during and post activity.  Sure, why not? 

Ah, felt so good. I wore them all day Monday, and I have another pair on today. I’ve also heard they help prevent against shin splints – and we all know how painful those are.

I have some foam rolling on the agenda for tonight’s activities and another outdoor run on Friday.