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By kilax, January 4, 2011 5:30 pm

For avocados…

My mom really likes avocados. And they are sometimes inexpensive where I live. So whenever I see them at a good price, I snap a picture with my phone and send it to her to tease her (so nice, I know).

I like avocados too – in the form of guacamole.

I sent this picture to my mom with the title “98¢ Guacamole” (after buying two of the 49¢ avocados). Such a brat.

We* came up with a pretty good guac recipe. It goes something like: scoop out and smash two avocados, mix in 1/2 tsp. lemon juice, 3/4 tsp. garlic power, 1/2 tsp. onion powder, 3/8 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. oregano… chill (if you want). Nom away.

Anyway, now that I have seen how low avocado prices go, I don’t really buy them when they are over $1 each (and it’s not like I buy them every shopping trip, anyway). I am an avocado bargain shopper.

There are a few other things I only buy when the price is right too – like pineapple (not in a can, the actual funky looking fruit) and pears. And apples. And toilet paper.**

Are you a bargain shopper? Do you pay attention to the price when you shop for groceries?

I used to not pay attention very closely, but I sure do now!

*Steven
**Just kidding

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By kilax, January 3, 2011 5:45 am

Be warned, if you set a web camera up to watch your pet while you are away, they will figure it out:

And let you know they are not happy being watched by making some adjustments to the camera:

Me: I swear I didn’t leave the house upside down when we left, or tell Data he could go on the counter…

Even if you tell the pet sitter to fix the camera, your pet will find a way to let you know that he DOES NOT approve of being watched and does not want the camera fixed.

In fact, he is happy sitting on top of the expensive plasma tv (where the camera sits). The tv he gets yelled at for going on top of… or even looking at.

He wants you to turn the camera off so he can sit on the counter (naughty!) in peace.

Okay, I have to admit, even though Data was being naughty, I was just happy to see him on camera! We were gone from December 24th until January 2nd, and that is a long time to be away! I missed him!

We ended up using a pet sitting (well, check-in service) for the first time. I was nervous that leaving Data somewhere else would stress him out, and giving his licking tendencies lately, I didn’t think he needed any extra stress. So we contacted Snaggle Foot Pet Care to check in on Data. They came by for a consultation before we left, and checked in on Data four times. They left notes on how he was doing, checked for packages, watered the plants, and swept Data’s room! (Of course, they fed Data, played with him, cleaned his litter, and even gave him his Christmas present on Christmas Day). I am really pleased with their services! They did a great job, and are professional, and friendly. I recommend checking Snaggle Foot out if you are local. It looks like they have locations in other states as well.

And of course, nothing beats Tori and her kids stopping by to check on Data as well. Thanks Tori! Data loves it when you visit!

So, we’re home. The holidays and fun/festivities are over. I took today off, then it’s back to reality tomorrow. Luckily, I have a pretty full calendar ahead of me, with a lot of fun things to look forward to… otherwise, I might be feeling pretty down right now. I always feel a bit bummed after December ends. I get wrapped up in all the excitement of the month, and find that hard to match in the next few gloomy months.

How did you spend your holidays? Do you feel a bit bummed when they are over?

We were in Iowa with my family from December 24th to the 29th, then in Kansas City with Steven’s family from the 29th until yesterday, the 2nd. Since you’re dying for the day-by-day breakdown, I put it in an extended post below (of course, the whole thing always shows up in Google Reader!).

Continue reading 'Data: I do what I want'»

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By kilax, January 2, 2011 9:03 am

A training recap in not many words… not much going on!

Day 428 | December 20, 2010: cross

Recumbent Bike Time: 45:00 | Distance: 7.59 | Set on “Forest Ride”

Day 429-433 | December 21-25, 2010: rest (just being lazy)

Day 434 | December 26, 2010: cross

I went ice skating with my entire immediate family and my aunt Sue.

Nick (my older brother) and I helped each other learn how to “skate backwards.”

No one wanted to hold my hand.

Sue brushed me off every time I fell over – that would be twice. I had quite the bruise on one knee!

Day 435 | December 27, 2010: 3.25 m run

Distance: 3.25 | Start Temp: 6° | End Temp: 7° | Time: 34:13 | Avg Pace: 10:32 | 1: 10:34 | 2: 10:55 | 3: 10:19 | 4: 2:23

Day 436 | December 28, 2010: cross

Only a few wanted to go snowshoeing with me (Aunt Sue, Mom, Dad and me).

I think it’s really fun! Enough that I used a giftcard from my brother-in-law, Andrew, and holiday money to buy my own pair of snowshoes.

Day 437 | December 29, 2010: rest

Day 438 | December 30, 2010: 2.3 m run + cross

Andrew and I ran while Steven and his dad walked.

We ran 2.3 miles and walked about 1.7.

Steven’s dad got me new running shoes for Christmas!!!

Distance: 2.32 | Start Temp: 59° | End Temp: 61° | Time: 23:49 | Avg Pace: 10:16 | 1: 9:23 | 2: 10:57 | 3: 3:28

Day 439 | December 31, 2010: rest

Day 440 | January 1, 2011: 5 m run

Andrew and I decided to tackle the hills. True hills!

Distance: 5.0 | Start Temp: 29° | End Temp: 27° | Time: 57:47 | Avg Pace: 11:35 | 1: 10:21 | 2: 11:07 | 3: 12:12 | 4: 12:11 | 5: 12:05

Day 441 | January 2, 2011: rest

Summary: 10.55 miles

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By kilax, January 1, 2011 12:10 am

Because I never keep them. Last year’s goal – run 1010 miles. How far did I get?

Total – 843.85 (Off by 166.15)

So I won’t make any resolutions/goals this year. But I will say, of all the books I received for the holidays…

I should probably read these two first!

In all honesty, I wish making goals helped me achieve them, but it doesn’t. I’m way too easy going on myself. For example, I wanted to train really hard for a half marathon in March. I think I still want to run it, but will focus on May half marathons for “training hard.”

And I’m this way with life goals too (be nicer, swear less, be less compulsive, more patient, blah blah). Oh well. I figure if I am mostly happy on a daily basis, I shouldn’t be too worried about these goals!