I had a really busy day, but what’s new.
One of the highlights of my day was that I had a great workout! Do you ever have one of those workouts where the stars seem to align and you just have a killer workout? Yesterday’s workout was one of those days for me.
The weather was perfect for a 30 minute run. Sunny and 70F. Everything was green and lush.
The flowers are blooming and lining the streets with vibrant colors, making it that much easier to smile when I run.
On my run, I witnessed what was probably the chase following a robbery. I saw a man running at the speed of lightning with some items in his arms, and two men chasing after him for dear life.
About a half a block later, I heard sirens and the police were at the scene. I kept running. Didn’t even bother looking back.
I live in the city in an urban area, so that type of thing happens and is not “new”. But it sure did give me a mile’s worth of things to think about.
After I came inside from running, I did some yoga, pilates, core moves, and weights. About 20 minutes worth of moves.
Then, it was time for some Amazing Grass GreenSuperFood in Orange Dreamsicle flavor that I shook up in the green shaker cup.
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All in all, the taste was very good.
Is it exactly like an orange dreamsicle?
No, but one scoop has the equivalent of 7 servings of fruits and vegetables so that is a big bonus and I can overlook the fact that it didn’t taste exactly like an orange dreamsicle.
As I’ve mentioned before, I prefer to get my nutrition, vitamins, and minerals through food rather than supplements but sometimes a little boost is nice.
On the food front, it was time for something easy, fast, and one-pot: Carribean Coconut Rice with Garbanzos & Veggies (and peanut butter!)
The whole meal, plus planned leftovers so you get a couple meals out of this recipe, was ready in 30 minutes.
From my last post and recipe for Lemon & Dill Roasted Potato Sticks, it was fun to hear who’s a tater lover and who’s not. Glad that many of you seemed to enjoy the recipe.
And in the spirit of St. Patty’s Day for dessert, try a No Bake Chocolate Mint Donut Hole (Vegan, GF)
I realize they aren’t green, but they are minty. That counts, right?Questions:
1. Do you like Orange Dreamsicles?
I liked orange dreamsicles but as a kid, I begged my mom for Orange Push-UpsThey were my ultimate treat.
2. Do you like Orange flavored things?
I do, to a point.
I think orange flavored throat lozenges, citrusey gum, and orange soda (although I haven’t had any in about 20 years) are all good.
I am not big on Orange Tic Tacs, orange breath mints, or orange suckers.
3. Are you doing anything on this Green of Days? Are you going out for St. Patty’s Day?
No, I have to work and carry on with life as usual.
4. Have you ever seen anything crazy while out running or walking or on your workout? Crime, crazy sights, fights, etc.?
I have seen everything from:
robberies
homeless people screaming at invisible people
couples having some really nasty arguments
witnessing fistfights
people relieve themselves on the side of buildings
people having sex in parked cars
people doing all kinds of illegal things
people crying, laughing, screaming, yelling, shouting
I have been a runner (and walker) my entire life so in 20+ years of running or walking (always outdoors and almost daily) there is nothing that surprises me anymore. I feel like what I see when I am outside exercising is a reflection on both society as a whole and on human behavior. Not every day is tiptoeing through the tulips. Some days are filled with sobbing and screaming and having arguments. But that’s life. And I love people watching.
What have you seen when you’re out exercising? Or when you’re out just walking through the world?
I loved Push Ups! I made my my mom get the Flinstone ones. Is the orange dreamsicle flavor good?
I was stopped in college on a run along the lakeshore one evening – it was dark, and I had just passed the college union and there was some rustling in the trees next to me, but I hadn’t thought anything of it. A policeman stopped and asked if I’d seen anyone on the path because a man had just been sSTABBED on the path literally right after I’d gone by. I’m pretty sure that rustling wasn’t an animal like I had thought.
wow that is a crazy story!!!! SCARY!!!
The flavor is fine. But knowing you, you’d be better off just buying other things…like oranges. Or veggies :)
Nice shot of University :)
I love Orange anything, I need to try the Amazing Grass stuff. I miss running in SD the most! I’m sure you enjoyed it
you’re very observant!
I guess Spring is the best season for jogging outside, admiring the scenery. Usually on winters i go to a gym and run, but it’s just no the same running while looking at the wall in front of you.
It even feels like i don’t have enough energy.
OH MY GOODNESS! I’ve been reading your blog for a long time. I’ve always known you were in SD (my hometown) but have never commented on your posts. I just want to say THANK YOU for posting the pic of Univ Ave. That huge apt complex in the pic is where my grandma last lived, the last place i saw her a couple years ago. Seeing this pic brought tears to my eyes.
Btw, i love amazing grass! I use their chocolate greens and wheat grass powder everyday in my green drink.
Oh Angie, I am glad the pic was so moving for you.
I used to love those orange push pops!! Except I hated how sticky your hands got from them — those cardboard containers were worthless!
I like oranges, but not many orange flavored things — same with grape. I love real grapes but grape flavored stuff just tastes off (and oddly enough, nothing like grapes!)
The trail I run on goes through some not so nice areas, but thankfully I have never witnessed anything like you did today! Last year in May I was doing a long run and for about an hour straight I heard sirens — I had no idea what was going on. After I got home I checked the news (just to see if there was a huge fire close by, etc) — turns out just a few miles further down my running trail (I veered off to run on sidewalks to finish off my run) a police officer was shot and killed by 2 tools who had hijacked a car. It turned into quite an ordeal — the 2 men ran off, a jogger stopped and called out on the officer’s radio what had happened, tons of officers flooded the area (hence all of the sirens I heard), one of the shooters ended up beating another officer with a wrench — it was awful.
I am just so thankful that I decided to get off the trail and run on sidewalks — I would have ran right into all of that!
holly that is SCARY!!!! omg!!!!!!
I have to admit, I am really curious about all the cities you have lived in, various jobs you’ve had and random shananigans you often allude to! Is there any way you could do a fun post about some of the cities and adventures you have been on in your life, or is that too personal for you? I think it could inspire people to get out there and try new things and take risks! Have an awesome day!
-K
I have blogged about the cities Ive lived in things I have done, here and there, in my posts over the past few years of blogging.
I have lived a very full life. And I share what I feel is interesting to others while still protecting my and my family’s privacy :)
I’m not a fan of orange flavored anything but I LOVE oranges, weird!
You have seen some crazy thing! I should pay attention more.
I dont see things like that, I usually come across escape artist dog. Like the collarless pug I found in the spring. I picked up the grunting 30 lbs nugget and rang doorbells for 20 mins. Finally I found the owner and gave him apiece of my mind about not having a tag on his dog!
I actually hated those orange dreamcicles – I guess I don’t much care for orange flavored things. I have witnessed a crime and been the victim. Either way can be super scary. I would have just run faster!!
Dang, that robbery is kind of scary! I would have run like the wind at that point! I am working to get my vitamins through foods…I feel like I’m not eating right if I have to get everything through a pill. Besides, I like to eat, so I will just do what I like instead of swallowing a bunch of gross pills. I was never a fan of dreamsicles, but I do like orange. I don’t know why I never really like them though.
I hope you have a great day and stay safe!
didnt know for sure if it was a robbery, but you know….running, chasing, cops. yeah :)
Since I’ve lived smack dab downtown in a large city, I’ve definitely become accustomed to the sirens, arrests, and city-life craziness and pretty much learned to turn the other way in most cases. It’s a little sad how much of that goes on, but I guess it’s just the you pay for living in the city!
I was never an orange-flavored fan… never liked the orange flavored soda, or creamsicles, or gummy bears for that matter. I do, however, like oranges on occasion. ;)
xxoo
Heather
oh I’ve been wanting to try that new flavor. Did you like it? love orange dreamsicles but I know it won’t really taste like that, haha. Did skylar try it? I wonder if it’d be good with coconut water?
it would be GREAT w/ coconut water :)
Oooh, yeah, I do like creamsicles. Tasty! I’m interested in that Superfoods powder; 7 servings of veggies? That’s awesome! Could use that for Dustin, as he isn’t always so good with that stuff, lol.
No, nothing exciting ever happens here in the Catskill mountains. We have dog and squirrel chases, but that’s about it. :)
lol to the dog and squirrel chases :)
ok, that was an exciting run, today! i can’t think of anything too out-of-the-ordinary that i have witnessed…but i do love people watching and scenery-observing when i’m out running or walking!
always have NOT liked orange flavour, esp orange dreamsicles, even as a kid. give me choc flavoured anything, any time. not even a fan of a real orange, really.
enjoy that sunshine! it’s a sight for sore eyes as we still have snow on the ground!
Oh my word I would be so freaked out seeing a robbery. I am so not a city girl! haha.
I almost started freaking out thinking today was St. Patty’s day after reading this, realizing I have to rethink my wardrobe to coordinate but then I realized you’re talking about tomorrow :P
I always hated those orange creamsicles. for some reason I could never do things that were “and cream” flavored. Probably because they always were my sister’s favorite and of course I couldn’t like the same things as she did ;) that said, if it meant getting in 7 servings of fruits and veggies i probably wouldn’t mind so much!