I don't have a title for this one. just alot of thoughts.

I have a lot of random thoughts going on in my head today. I am feeling so incredibly lazy. I can not make myself get up and do any kind of workout. I didn't get up early this morning and workout either. Yuck. I did go for a 3mi jog/walk with a friend after work today. It was really good to catch up with her. We haven't really got to talk since before Thanksgiving. She had a wedding, and then Christmas, New Years, just life in general got in the way. We used to walk/jog a few times a week. I would have preferred to run the whole 3 miles but that's okay; like i said, it was good to catch up with her. 

I am going to register for my first 15k.... aka 9.3miles. I am really quite excited. http://www.tampabayrun.com/site3.aspx 

Someone asked me if I was going to run in the Gasparilla race coming up in February. Initially I was not going to. I was planning on running a 10k in Christmas, FL. Orlando X-Treme 10k. But I think I am going to end up working that weekend, plus the Gasparilla race looks more fun- better "stuff"... finishers medal, cool Nike t-shirt..and some other stuff I think. It will be my first "major" race. It's a pretty well known event. They have a 5k, 15k, half-marathon, & full marathon.  So Mom & I are going to go to Tampa Friday night, Feb 26th, for the expo, stay in a hotel and go to the race Saturday morning. Exciting! I'm really excited! My longest run to date is only 7 mi, but really, what's 2 more miles? I know I can train for 2 more miles. Plus on race day my adrenaline is ridiculous, and my competitiveness helps me through.  Gasparilla here I come!!!

Like I said at the beginning of the year. I am going to make one new recipe, and use my crock-pot once a week. This seems to be working out well for us so far. I know it's only the 2nd week, but whatever.


I actually made two new recipes, one in the crock pot and one not. 


Crock-pot: Lemon Garlic Chicken

1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp seasoned salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 lbs chicken breast
2 tbsp butter, or margarine (i used olive oil)
1/4 cup water
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp chicken bouillon granules (i used 2 cubes)
1 tsp minced fresh parsley (i didn't use fresh)


1. Combine oregano, salt, and pepper. Rub all of mixture into chicken ( I had to make more mixture, it was seasoned enough for me) .....Brown chicken in butter (olive oil for me) in skillet. Transfer to slow cooker.


2. Place water, lemon juice, and bouillon in skillet. Bring to boil. Pour over chicken.


3. Cover. cook on High 2-  2 1/2 hrs, or Low 4-5 hrs.


4. Add parsley and baste chicken. Cover. Cook on High 15-30 minutes, until chicken is tender...


What I did: I cooked it in the crockpot on low for 4-5 hrs. (while we were asleep). When I got up i put everything in a tupperware- chicken & juice. stuck it in the fridge till dinner. When i got home i pre- heated the stove to 350* , put chicken & juice in a glass baking dish, stuck it in the oven for 10-15 minutes (until hot). Then eat. 

It was delish. It was SO moist, it was hard to take out of the baking dish with a fork because it kept breaking into pieces. Yum Yum!!




SECOND RECIPE:  Spaghetti with whole wheat noodles & ground turkey.

I pulled a fast on on Chris (he he he). I used ground turkey instead of ground beef and I didn't tell him. If he noticed he didn't say anything =) 

Whole wheat spaghetti noodles *barilla*
1.25lbs of ground turkey *i used Jenny-O*
2 medium sized squash *cut into bite size pieces*

1/2 medium onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves minced
a few drizzles of olive oil *lol, do you like that measurement?* 
spaghetti sauce *we prefer prego*


1. saute squash, onion & garlic in olive oil 


2. cook spaghetti noodles


3. brown ground turkey


4. heat spaghetti sauce. 


5. drain spaghetti noodles, drain ground turkey, combine noodles, turkey, squash mixture and cover with spaghetti sauce.


This turned out to be really good. Chris said he liked it. I asked if he liked the noodles, he said "yes, what are they whole wheat or something?"... he he he... I told him they were.. I did not mention the ground turkey. I really could not taste a huge difference. I seasoned the ground turkey with onion powder, garlic powder, and complete seasoning... It was good. I enjoyed the heck out it!

Alright I have to go get some sleep. I need to get up early and work out since I totally slacked yesterday & today!