Dinner on Monday was eaten and over by 6:30 pm.  It was an early night.  I sat at the desk uploading photos thinking, “it’s early – why not zip into the gym for 25 minutes and get those chest and biceps out of the way?”  That’s what I did.  A 25 minute weight workout on my day off. I broke a sweat but then again, I was in jeans and a long sleeve shirt. Not workout attire but nothing got in the way so it was all good.  Yes, we all need a day off or a sleep in when the body screams for it, but if you feel well rested and the energy is there, go for it.

Tuesday: Wake up – brush teeth – do a “system check” – all things say GO!

Today I ran. Just ran. No weights.  No set miles.  Just did what the legs wanted to do.  It was part treadmill and part road.  I wanted to head out to the road right from the get go but I didn’t want to get caught in a situation where Shane had done enough miles and there was no way to get him home.  I knew he could do at least 10 and with plenty of water, taking it slow, 12 was within his means.  7 warm up miles on the treadmill.

Shane and I ran 9.16 together.  Outside, we hit the trails around Proctor Park.  It was such a nice morning. Cold at 50 degrees, my hands were so cold it was difficult pouring water for Shane.  There was a mist over the parks that looked so pretty in the early morning light. We then went along the roads to Valley View and ran the golf course. 

While running the 7 “Mill miles” I watched the last of  “Unwrapped”. Then “How’d THAT Get on My Plate” and then the news.  Nothing made the boredom disappear completely but the television helps.  I think I watch the most TV when I exercise.  At night, my eyes close and I might get an hours worth.  I’m sure I’m not missing a thing.  Total miles today: 16.19 at average pace of 9.25.

Yesterday we installed a SANITARY FAUCET.  Yes… a NO TOUCH faucet in the kitchen.  I’m so excited.  I get really paranoid when making something with meat for Ted.  I don’t want anything touching countertops and I hate it that my fingers have to touch the faucet on-off lever. 

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This “Delta TOUCH2O” system means I simply take my arm – or UNADULTERATED limb- and brush it up against the faucet stem.  Simple on – off. Cool!

*By the way, see that little “chef” in the window near Ted’s hand?  My sister-in-law gave me that a few months after the family had been over to the house.  Ted’s brother went to grab a fresh baked muffin I made for an order and I almost took his head off.  I’m sure she thought that little chef figure with the angry look and the rolling pin looked just like me that day.     Sorry Dave!

Little Restaurant Discoveries:

While making a trip to downtown Utica the other day for work, I discovered a cute little cafe’ in the Adirondack Bank building.  RoSo’s Cafe 185 Genesee St, 2nd Floor.  My visit required a trip to the 16th floor but all over the elevator were signs for RoSo’s.  I decided to get my coffee fix and check it out.

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Cute little restaurant.  Nice and clean.  There were no crowds, only 2 people in front of me but the service was very quick. 

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I had time to peruse the specials which were indicated on a black board.  The lunch specials were also listed to the left of breakfast suggestions.

I only had coffee and unfortunately it was a bit mild for me.  I like my beans bordering on burnt … you know, like Starbucks.  However, when taking the elevator down to floor 2, a security guard came in and I asked how the coffee was at RoSo’s.  He said he had never had the coffee but had lunch there the other day and it was pretty good.

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The table top menu boasts “Every thing is made to order Fresh daily…”.  If you call the day before to order, you receive a dessert or bottled water FREE.   The menu offers breakfasts from breakfast sandwiches to muffins, bagels and fresh fruit.  Lunches are served which feature soups, salads, greens, sandwiches…and OH!  I see Fried Peppers and Eggs, a favorite of mine. 

RoSo’s even offers catering!

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Movie Review:

We watched a good movie the other night:

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Gotta just love Meryl Streep.  Alec Baldwin also played a good roll. It was a perfect part for him.  Steve Martin was a little disappointing.  He was best when he did some goofy dancing in the movie.  Every time I see Steve Martin, I think of him in Saturday Night Live.  When he takes on anything but a goofy roll, I’m just not impressed.  

Good movie about a divorced couple trying it again… on the sly.  Funny, not for children (I don’t think), 2 hours long.  We watched the entire flick without catching one Zzzzz.

If you were to recommend a DVD seen in the last 6 months, which one would it be?

Joanne

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