negligence

I realize that I've been a negligent blog writer, if you can even call me that anymore.  I'll quickly update you on life: John's parents this past weekend came and we had a great time with them!  And yay for TWO Wolfpack wins while they were here!  I've either been cleaning, spending time with fam or resting lately so that leaves few moments of free time.  Although I did finish The Girl Who Played With Fire in a week and it was AMAZING!  I'm well into the third book now.  Maybe tomorrow I'll post those pics from when Katie was here, if you're lucky...

to run or not to run?

So remember that time when I had to stop running because my body was basically starting a revolution against itself?  Yeah.  Well, I've kinda been toying with the idea of running again.  I just felt like I had really accomplished something after every run.  Ughh.  I don't know what to do.  John suggested getting orthodics(not sure how to spell it and spellcheck says it's wrong?).  He thinks that will cut down on the pain.  I think I really just want to run because it's starting to get nice outside (OK, so today it was nice outside) and again with the accomplishment thing.  I don't have a regular workout routine and have kind of gotten into a funk.  Must decide something soon.  Should I compromise my knees/shins/ankles?  Will the pain eventually subside?  Last time I was regularly running for around 5 months and once the pain would subside in one area another started acting up.  Lots of people run, why can't I run?  Experienced runners out there, help me out, does the pain go away?  Or should I just give up and find something else to do?  It would probably help if I wasn't so cheap and would actually join a gym.  I did that once in college and eventually came up with a mound of excuses as to why I couldn't go.  Help!

your daily quote

The scariest thing about distance is you don't know whether they'll miss you or forget you.

The Notebook

some like it hot

I am slowly but surely trying to amp up my spiciness intake.  Every time I eat Thai I get at least a 3 on the spiciness scale (weak, I know) and if I'm feeling a little more adventurous I creep up to a 4.  By the end of the meal I've consumed 6 glasses of water, my sinuses are completely cleared and my nose is continuously dripping.  I'm not sure why I feel like I need to increase my spiciness, I've just made it my mission over the past year or so to try.  Sooo in the spirit of all things spicy I added this recipe to my Pinterest food board and tried it last night.

Spicy Chicken Rigatoni

It was delicious!! And yes, pretty spicy.  If you're not a chicken eater you could totally make it without.  Also, personally, I feel like if I'm eating a carb loaded dinner I like to have more veggies with mine so I think I put three times as many peas in it.  And I just had leftovers and added steamed broccoli (that also helped control the spiciness).  So if you're into hot stuff you should try this.  And if you're trying to amp up your tolerance of spice I would try this too, you can always scale back on the red pepper flakes.  Enjoy!

(recipe and photo credit go to tastebook)

my sister is awesome!

So I pretty much had like the best time ever with my sister!  It was so much fun to be able to spend time with just her.  We didn't do anything extravagant; just went out to eat (a lot), watched TV, saw a movie, worked (bless her for coming to work with me), went to the zoo and shopped a bit.  My sister has turned 21 since the last time I saw her and y'all, it was so cool to be able to go out and order a beer (or a whiskey sour, or a margarita, or a...) with her!  I mean, is she really an adult?  Yes she is, wow.  Sisters are really the best thing in the whole world and I'm so thankful for mine.  Thank you Katie for spending your spring break in Pittsburgh (even though it snowed), it was such a sweet and special time for me.  When I was driving away from the airport (after dropping her off), I literally felt like a piece of my heart was boarding that plane to Raleigh.  You are really amazing Katie, I'm so proud of you and I love you so very much!

I'll post some pics once she sends them to me (side-eye Katie).

She also made me three CDs (yes, I still listen to CDs) so that I could update my musical collection.  This song was on one of the CDs and I love it!  It's been stuck in my head for the past few days, hope y'all like it too! (warning: the video is a little trippy)

yay for sisters!

MY SISTER WILL BE HERE IN 1 1/2 HOURS AND I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

Also, if there is a lack of posting this week, you can blame her :)

your daily (dr. seuss) quote

If you never did, you should.  These things are fun and 

fun is good.

Dr. Seuss

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!!