scarf saturdays.

One of the blogs I read regularly posted this up yesterday.  Perfect timing.  Except that it's 75 degrees today, and 78 is the forecast for tomorrow.  Oh well, that means.... lots of practice time?  I was particularly a fan of the 'celebrity' and 'waterfall' styles, can't wait to try them out.

Also, I bought an acorn squash from the market this morning.  Never cooked one of those before, so we'll see what I come up with.  Maybe roast it in the oven with some olive oil and salt and pepper?

Enjoy your saturday!

xo

friday top ten: ipod race list.

Tell me.  Why is that I can find the motivation to whip up some cinnamon applesauce, a pie crust for a quiche tomorrow, earmark a recipe for simple alfredo pasta sometime next week (I want to add asparagus or broccoli), and a jalepeno omelette that I want to make for dinner tonight, run to the store to buy a magazine... but the motivation for anything work, dishes, or laundry related is mysteriously absent.  It must be the obligation part of it, hm?

I am so happy that it is Friday (that sounds familiar) and I'm getting excited for the half marathon on Sunday!!  I went for a 2 mile run yesterday and.... no pain in my foot!!  Remains to be seen if the pain will come back at say, mile 7.  We'll see.  I'm just going to go as far as I can, I'm ready!

And in preparation for the big race, I'm debating what's going to be part of my Marathon Mix.  Here are some of my ideas so far.  A Half-Marathon-Themed Friday Top Ten, if you will.

Adele: Set Fire to the Rain
One Republic: Good Life
Snow Patrol: Finish Line (how appropriate)
Lady Gaga: Just Dance.... or Poker Face
2Pac: Changes (this was always one of the first songs I listened to on my long runs)
Train: Hey Soul Sister
The Midway State: Atlantic (a new find)
Rihanna:  Only Girl
Dave Matthews: Bartender (live version)
Coldplay: Viva la Vida (reminds me of summer car rides with the windows down)

Of course I only have about half of these songs, so I'll have to get the rest!   Any suggestions?  What song gives you an extra burst of energy during your workout?

What's in store for your weekend?

xo,

alli

butternut squash & boots.

I dare say this might be turning into a food blog.  Tonight I was feeling inspired.  I cut up the butternut squash that's been sitting on my counter for..... a week at least now, and roasted it with some olive oil and salt n pepper.  Delish!  Sugary heaven in your mouth.  What you see in the picture is only a fourth of the squash, and since my dinner guest didn't like it much.... there's some leftovers.  What does one do with leftover squash?  I almost want to make mashed squash with caramelized brown sugar.  Is that... allowed?  Will continue the brainstorming.

Also, milking the inspiration for all it was worth (and taking full advantage of weeknight with no classes) I tried a recipe for buttermilk biscuits, that were more like 1/2 cup cream 1/4 cup 1% milk biscuits.  Which turned out much better than that one time I made scones.  Finished the dinner with lemon-y perch and a side of quinoa.  

In things not related to food, I've (mostly) decided that I'm going to give the half marathon a try this weekend, and power through the challenging foot issues I've been having.  I ran for a bit today and although it's sore/tired at times during the day, during the run everything seemed fine.  So I'm going to continue resting a bit and gear up for race day this weekend!  

Also,

I'm thinking about these boots.

And this cable-knit sweater.

And this cute as can be video, of a grandma and grandpa accidentally recording 5 minutes of them trying to take a picture using their computer.

How is your week going so far?

xo

fall fridays.

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hello friends! i am alive.  getting over a sports injury, happy that it's friday, wearing scarves and boots, and alive :)

after a week of classes, two jobs, and no running, i am happy it's friday.  my plans for the weekend:

my favorite indian restaurant for dinner? mr. s are you reading this? :)

apple crisp cooking time. have to make my way through the 10 lb. bag of apples we picked! maybe apple sauce, apple cider and caramel apples should be on the list as well... oh also i have a butternut squash!  what's your favorite squash recipe?

looking for the perfect pair of black boots.  my old pair are officially retired :(

waiting patiently for the leaves to turn.  and i mean PATIENTly.  i can deal with this in between stage just fine, because i know what comes next!

what's planned for your weekend?

xo