winter and wonderland do not mix

The 2 words I never want to hear in the same sentence: winter wonderland. In my opinion, they do not belong together. There is nothing wonderful about winter and it's definitely not a a wonderland. Whoever coined that term (apparently Felix Bernard did back in 1934...thanks a lot, Felix!), was seriously not living up in Canada enjoying the crazy strong cold winds blowing around.

To make matters worse - it was semi-warm yesterday. I just can't keep up with weather's mood swings. One minute you're tricked into thinking spring might come soon, and then the next you've turned into a hermit because you shudder just looking out the window! Someone put me on a plane to Florida asap. I don't even care right now if it means missing school...send the profs down, too!

I like to think that if I do block out that crappy outside, that it is actually nice out there...inspiration for my morning grapefruit today.

If I eat the grapefruit, then maybe I'll magically end up in Cuba or something. Oh well, it was good while it lasted. Unfortunately, when I went outside I was not only almost turned into a tumbleweed, but I was rudely awakened to how windy it actually was. Never underestimate your husband texting you saying, "it''s really windy out today!" Sometimes they do know what they're talking about ;).

The reason for the departure from my warm and cozy place, was to go workout. It's probably a good thing that I didn't just decide to stay in and eat everything in the cupboard continue doing homework, because this workout was a good one:

5 rounds for time of:
30 double under skips
20 walking lunges (using 25lb weight)
10 toes to bar (hanging from the bar, bring your toes up to touch your hands)

I successfully completed this in 16:04. The husband wasn't too far behind. The only reason I beat him by a bit was because, for some reason, I was actually doing double unders today. Any other time you catch me doing them (even just 2 in a row), I'd be there all day. I really needed them on my side today - especially since they were the ones with the highest number each round!

This workout was a bad combo (in a good way), because the more your rounds progressed, the more tired your arms got, which meant the slower they turned the skipping rope and the less double unders you accomplished. In my first round, I consecutively did 13 double unders in a row, but by round 5, it was down to like 5...thank you arms, and legs for nearly failing me!

I want to remember to bring the camera next time, so I can get some in action shots - even if they're not of me. That might actually be a better situation, because me in workout mode does not equal a pretty face! I like the idea of actually showing you where I do these torturous workouts, so you can see for yourself - plus, it's a pretty cool place (read: my husband works there, so I feel like I need to say this to make him feel special).

That's it. Now that I ventured out into the cold + wind, I'm ready to stay home now and if homework is so lucky, I might do some more of it.

Dinner plans for tonight are: portobello burgers, with sweet potatoes and green beans. I'm seriously so excited and kinda wish dinner was right now!

QUESTION: What's your Saturday agenda?

And sorry for the lack of pictures - my goal is to take a bazillion pics of tonight's din AND of tomorrow in general...stay tuned!!!

thursday things

Thursday Things = random facts I feel like sharing (mainly from today, but, honestly, just whatever pops to mind). You should do some Thursday Things, too (or Friday, or Saturday) and link back.

1. I'm on day 6 of working out in a row. Why am I emphasizing this everyday? Well, as a student, some days I'm on campus for 11 hours wishing I could just be at the gym having CrossFit kick my butt. So obviously my vow to workout everyday while on break is totally sticking. Downfall: I smell everyday.

2. I ran tonight (which was less torturous than my Tuesday run...thank goodness) and I'm doing the CrossFit Open workout tomorrow. You know you want to do it, too (7 minutes to do as many burpees as you can). Tina's husband did 119. My hubby said the highest at our gym (from this morning) was 115. He was leaving work as people in the evening were doing it, so there is potential for a higher number.

3. This whole workout thing really puts a damper on having clean hair. I'm sorry hair, but there are sacrifices you have to make for the sake of staying in shape. One day you'll understand.

4. I'm making a batch and a half of cookies tonight. It's kind of like a challenge for the husband and I. We each get a baking sheet and see whose cookies turn out better (ie: mine every. single. time.)

5. I made a ridiculously good hummus yesterday. Look for that recipe here tomorrow (especially if you like artichokes).

6. Yesterday was the first time I ever made hummus. Why have I never made hummus before? Did I really just waste the last 25 years of my life not making hummus...yup.

7. Peanut butter is my drug. I buy it in bulk and it feels like I'm constantly refilling the damn thing. Yet another trip to Bulk Barn tomorrow - let's just hope they don't notice this addiction, or if they do, a discount would be nice.

8. Today felt like spring, but that was just a tease. This is what we have to look forward to overnight and tomorrow:

9. I think I'm addicted to Caffe Americano's...well done, Starbucks. (PS - for the best way to enjoy it: top with soy milk and get 2 pumps of cinnamon dolce flavouring).

10. The husband and I eat this same dish every week without ever getting sick of it...ever. Ever! One little tip: add way more veggies than the recipes asks for. Tonight's addition was: kale, broccoli, yellow pepper, brown mushrooms, onion, carrots, celery and bok choy. Like I said...I eat greens. Now it's time to match my veggie consumption in cookies...I mean, I am doing a bunch of burpees in the morning!