Giving Gifts..My Thank You

I did my annual Black Friday shopping. I don't get any deals that are anything to write about, however:t I enjoy my special time with my high school friends.  Holly and I have been doing this for about 15 years. We have a lot of fun together.
With Black Friday I was able to get a  fun coupon code from GONE for a RUN .  This sale is going on for 1 WEEK!!
When you check out use the coupon code ANITA10.
If you have not been on this site they have some really fun goodies on here.  MY favorites:
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Send this link to your friends so they can go shopping for you. Or Go shopping for YOURSELF!

CONTEST Winner:

1. indoor track,..If there is SNOW. But I gave this one to everyone!
2. Speedwork..It all hurts so bad.
3. Marathon..After running my UIltra I realized I loved this distance.
4. 80 is so nice!
5. Dirt roads. Minus dogs and bears!
6. Others, I love the shadow.
7. Music..Unless with others and that's kinda rude~
8. Pee my pants totally! I have never been in a Port a John racing. Now I have hit the tall grass!
9. Gas..BA ha ha
10. Morning ..Best part of waking up!

Danielle my running partner knows almost all of them but she didn't want me to add her! SO the winner goes to..
Danielle,  Carrie Busy Bee and Rebecca Jo!!
I want to send everyone a little goody for just playing along. As readers to my blog and taking the time to post I want to send out a gift to you. More as a THANK YOU~ Merry Christmas.
Please email me you address : Nitagirl@comcast.net


Anita

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BLACK FRIDAY COUPON CODE!!

 

 

I AM JUST GIVING YOU THE COUPON CODE FOR NOW!

I WILL CHECK BACK IN LATER WITH CONTEST WINNERS ANN RAMBLINGS.

 

 

GONE FOR A RUN HAS GIVEN ME A ONE WEEK DISCOUNT CODE!!

 

Please use coupon code ANITA10 .

 

 

 

Happy Shopping!!!!!

 

 

Anita

Thanksgiving 2014

"True thanksgiving means that we need to thank God for what He has done for us,
and not to tell Him what we have done for Him."
[George R. Hendrick]

 

Today as I ran around the track I thanked God for the soreness of my legs. I praised God for the lost breath and I was deeply appreciative of just one more run.

 

Today is not a day to remember what we have lost but give thanks for what we have. To appreciate what we once had but may not any longer.

It is the simple things that we take for granted that bring fruit to the bigger blessings.

If we can not give thanks for just the breath we breathe then how will we be able to use that breath to give action to greatness.

If we can not give thanks for the tears we cry how can we see compassion, love, forgiveness and the beauty of the heart.

If we can not give thanks for the time we shared with deceased loved ones how can we embrace those that want to be loved?

 

I could go on and on. Oh, the tears shed as I grieve those I love that are gone. But I Thank God for my relationship with HIM. He is the great counselor. He comforts me and fills my empty tank. I am overwhelmed with blessings. From the touch of a childs hand to the wink of my husbands eyes as I catch him staring at me from afar.

From the laughter of Ariels voice and the crooked smile of my mothers face I am grateful for moments gone and the moments that will never leave my heart.

As we pause to thank Him for the blessings of the past year, we must not forget to thank Him for the lessons  we have learned through our difficult times.

We are not to be thankful for just the pleasant, easy things, but ALL things." Millie Stamm

 

I love my family. We are all made so very different.  I am missing my family terribly in Florida. My husbands family separated for the first time in the 25 years that  I have been with them.  This saddened me but it was a choice they felt they had to make and I respect that.  One thing I have tried to learn is that you do not have to agree with peoples choices but you do have to try accept them.

Thanksgiving is a reminder to live without regrets. In a blink of an eye special moments and special people can exit from our lives. I know this from losing both my parents and Ariel. No Redos. So be confident for the choices your make. Keep a clean heart. Be grateful all the time.

 

Anita



Contest, Coupon Codes and HOKAS!.

Making the Pie Crust.

What a great day today!
I knew it was going to be a good day last night when I came to bed and my 14 year old wanted to snuggle with me. THIS NEVER HAPPENS!
I get a lot of eye roller and back talking all the while I am wishing he was 4 years old again thinking I am the greatest thing.
"Just a couple more minutes I am cuddling with mom..." Austin replied to his dad half sleeping. I gave that look to Andy that reads "Please...."
He slept in our bed till almost midnight. I was in hog heaven.

Putting the pie in!

9AM Dentist apt for Austin.
10:30 AM over Maw Maws to bake.
We had a lot of fun. My husbands favorite pie is Buttermilk Pie. This recipe has been his Maw Maws. I have learned how to make it exept I can not make the crust as well as her. Today we made the crust and 2 pies. Even though I made the crust SHE still made it so easy walking me through it.

THE RUNDOWN:
Time:56:46 min
Distance: 7miles
Pace: 8:07

The wind was brutal out there. The temps were frigid. The air was crisp almost taking my breath away. Within minutes my eyes began to tear up from the chilly air. It was not to long after that that I was looking through icicles on my eyelashes.

I was feeling good. I got a new goody in the mail today!!! I was running in my HOKAS that Kristy gave me. Even though I wear a size 8 in every running shoe I have owned, hers are just bit to big. I can tighten the laces and wear thicker socks to make them work. But my foot is not real snug in them.
I had beem emailing "Chris" about how I really liked his shoes. He SENT me a brand new pair of MY size HOKAS!

They are the Absolutely Amazing. Now to be very honest I have had them for a couple days but thought the package sitting by the front door was my Juice Plus. I opened them right before I went for my run. Therefore I HAVE not ran in them.
They are a very different shoe. I will give a review of them tomorrow. I am stoked to get to try them out.  Thank YOU CHRIS for your Generosity!

CONTEST: Don't forget you have until FRIDAY for the contest! It is easy and fun.
Rebecca Jo and Carrie have both placed their answers. I have had so much fun reading what they THINK about me as well as what they "WOULD RATHER DO".

Also for BLACK FRIDAY...I have a  coupon code with Discounts to share with you!! Great shopping for your runner!! Also you can send your loved ones the LINK with your WISH LIST and they can order for YOU!!!
So don't forget to check in on FRIDAY!!

Have a Great Thanksgiving! Remember to give THANKS. Sometimes we just have to get over ourselves and find Gratitude. My family is in Florida and I MISS them terribly. But I am Thankful for the family God has given me here.
WHAT Are YOU Thankful FOR?

BUTTERMILK PIE

•  1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 deep dish pie shell                                                   

Directions:

1.  Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.  Beat the butter and sugar together until light.
3.  Add the eggs and beat; then beat in vanilla.
4.  Sift the dry ingredients together and add to the batter alternatively with the buttermilk; beat until smooth.
5. Pour into a deep dish pie shell and bake at 400F for 8 minutes, reduce heat to 350F and bake for 50-60 additional minutes.
6. Pie should turn a nice golden brown and a knife inserted should come out clean.
7. Andy like his pie warm, I personally like mine cold or cooled

I always thought this was Maw Maws recipe..But it is on ALL recipes!
If you want the crust recipe let me know, We made our own crust.

Ju Ju, Maw Maw Smith, Aunt Lois and I

ANITA~

"Would You Rather?!"

My kids and I always play the game "Would your rather?" The questions are goofy but always thought provoking:

1. Would you rather have a Zombie Apocalypse or live like Revolution with no power?
2. Would you rather  sneeze all day or fart all day?

We all laugh at one another's questions and answers. I am such a daydreamer I put great thought into my answers as if they could come true.

Yesterday I was running around the  track over and over again...And I was thinking what I would rather be doing. This simple thought sparked todays fun post idea.

WOULD YOU RATHER???? Fun Running Ramblings!

1. Would you rather RUN outside in 20 degree weather or RUN around an indoor track or Treadmill? (Yesterday I chose Indoor track!)
2. Would your RUN hills or Speedwork?
3. Would you rather Run a 5k or a Half Marathon (racing)?
4. Would you rather Run in 30 degree weather or 80 degree weather?
5. Would you rather Run on trails/dirt roads or run on the roads/sidewalk?
6. Would you rather run with others or run solo?
7. Would you rather run with music or no music?
8. Would you rather Pee your pants running or stop and wait for a Port a John?
9. Would you rather run with a Side Stitch or Gas?
10. Would you rather run in the morning or in the evening??

CONTEST....
I will post my Answers on FRIDAY!!! Whoever gets the most RIGHT I will send a Black Friday Prize too!!! I gave you ONE answer!!! BUT I want to see your Answers too!!
RULES:
MUST be a Subscriber to Blog.
Tuesday 26-Friday 29th.
Cut paste below:

MINE: Yours:
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RUNDOWN:
Distance: 7 Miles Progressive run finishing last mile at 7:09.
Time:56 min
1 mile walk cool down.

Anita

Holdridge Lakes

"Most men take the straight and narrow. A few take the road less traveled. I chose to cut through the woods."

- Unknown



It was a crazy 19 degrees this morning on our way to church.

I was planning to meet Jama at Holdridge Metropark for a trail run.
She sent out a couple text messages giving me an invitation to back out.
It seemed crazy to run in weather this cold, However; there was NO SNOW.
I had been looking forward to this long run with her all week knowing it was going to be colder than cold. Or as mom says "Colder that a witches tit in a cast iron bra."

I love having someone to keep me accountable. Lets be real..How many of YOU ran out there today???
The cold weather scared me off earlier this week as I ran in circles at the gym all warm and cozy.

HOLDRIDGE Lakes:
Jama and I had a great run. We got lost 3 times in 3 miles! How does that happen? By me navigating!
I am so busy looking down that I am not really paying attention. But then if I was paying attention we still would have most likely gotten lost just not that bad.
At mile 8 I tripped over some apples but recovered pretty good to knock out another 2 miles. Jama stepped on a thorn that went through her shoe into her foot..Crazy fun though!
We did the North loop 2 times and the west loop once and somewhere go lost 3 times that we know of.


The map didn't help a whole lot, we carried one with us!

I am going to bed. I ate like crap tonight and I am feeling it! UGH.

Anita

 

Molly Maid.

Mom and I



I got the kids off to school and came back home to tidy up before I back headed out. I have a couple Thursday routines. One is run with Danielle and the other is I help clean Andys Maw Maw's house with mom.
Maw Maw is Kentucky for grandma!

Danielle has not had power for over 4 days. Danielle had to cancel to take care of the generator and freezer issues she was having. I felt so bad for her that she still was without power.
I quickly called mom and told her I could meet her earlier to clean.

I always stop at McDonald's to get maw maw a egg Mcmuffin with decaf coffee, mom a Large Diet Coke and ME a egg white delight with a coffee.

It usually takes about 1 1/2 hours to knock it all out. I brought my apron and grabbed the dusting polish.
I really enjoy seeing maw maw every week. It reminds me of going to see my grandma every week when she was alive.
It feels so good making someone else's day.

I brought my running clothes to change into after we finished cleaning. I was a bit embarrassed to change knowing maw maws wheels would be turning when she saw me in my running clothes.
I was stepping out of sweat pants and an apron into Spandex running capris and skin tight running shirts. She must have looked at me twice.
I couldn't get out of there fast enough in my hot pants!

I left bummed out due to the fact when I was coming in with my hands full I noticed my bag was leaking. My cell phone got water damage and was not working.
I was supposed to run at Indian Springs metro park. but could see the concern in moms face. Mom did not like the idea of me running with no phone in the park.

I hate the thought of mom worrying about me. I love mom like my own. (She is Andys mom) It pains me to see her hurt. It pains me even more if I hurt her. I decided to run at home so she would not worry.
Due to the fact I am an airhead, I forget that there was no way to let her know that I was going to run at home therefore she still was most likely worrying!

Andy was home this afternoon. We were both so busy that the only time we shared was the lunch I made him after my run.
He spent 5 hours raking leaves. I felt guilty going for a run while he had a rake in his hand.

RUNDOWN:
Distance: 7 Miles
Pace: 54. min
Time:7:47

It was a great run. Felt good to run the old route.
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I LOVE avocados.
Alec helped me make dessert tonight. We made:

Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Ingredients

• 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, halved, peeled and seeded
• ½ cup cocoa powder
•  1 Tbsp. vanilla
•  ½ cup agave syrup
• ¼ cup  coconut milk                                                              
•  ¼ cup Raspberries

        

Instructions

1. Chop the avocado into a few medium-sized pieces and put it in a food processor.
2. Add the cocoa powder, vanilla, agave syrup and coconut milk to the food processor and blend on high for about thirty seconds, or until mousse reaches desired consistency.
3. Serve it chilled with fresh sliced strawberries.

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Whats your favorite Avocado recipe?
I have a soup I want to try next week!