So it’s Wednesday night right now and I’m about to sit down to eat this…
Yum to a grilled cheese with apple. Love it! I just got home from work a little bit late and didn’t make it to the gym for a run. Last night I didn’t make it either, but it wasn’t work stopping me.
Alright, I’ll fess up and tell you what I did last night instead of hitting the gym like I had intended. I got on the subway yesterday evening after work and cracked open my current book: The Girl Who Played with Fire. I proceeded to fly through about 40 pages on the ride home and then promptly got off the subway and beelined it home to read more instead of going to the gym. I know – I am officially a nerd. I then proceeded to eat an entirely unhealthy dinner because I couldn’t tear myself away from the book.
Ok, I’ll tell you what I ate – 1/4 of a bag of tositoes and a few white oreos with milk. Sick I know. They were within reach and did not require putting my book down. Bad healthy living blogger – bad!
I then ignored all the shows on t.v. and buried my nose in my book from about 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. when my eyes began to close against their will.
Just as I thought the book had released its grip on me, I spent the rest of the evening tossing and turning in a fitful unrest. I blame the book for this unrest because, well, it’s kind of disturbing at times and I think I subconsciously brought my fear to sleep with me. But it is certainly a gripping book.
Tonight I did better as far as eating a decent dinner. But…the book is calling my name. Once this dinner is done, all bets may be off and I may find myself curled up in bed reading until 1 a.m. I really hope not because I have some serious plans to get up early tomorrow morning.
Anyway – that’s my big unhealthy confession for yesterday. Now, before I succumb to the call of the book, I’ll answer a few questions that Katie tagged me to respond to…
1. If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
Back in upstate NY. I know it’s so boring, but I miss our families and upstater friends. I’m hopeful that things might work out so that we can head back that way someday.
2. What has surprised you the most about blogging?
That many times it comes easily, but other times not at all. Some days I can sit down and write a post in 15 minutes and feel extremely pleased with how everything came out. Other times, I’ll sit there for hours and the final post is anything like I had hoped it would be.
3. What food could you not live without?
Oh man, such a tough one. I’m going to go with cereal on this one. I’ve been better about switching things up for breakfast, but I think if someone banned cereal completely I might have a break down.
4. You have a Saturday all to yourself. How would you spend it?
Get up around 8, go for a nice long run with my friend Lauren. Come home, shower and then eat at the Creperie. Go shopping for a bit and find tons of amazing size 5 shoes on sale! Have a lovely lunch. Spend the evening with Hubby and friends for a nice dinner and drinks. Bed by 12-1 a.m. I’m sooo boring.
5. What is/was your major in undergrad?
English!
6. Are you in the field that you thought you would be when you were younger?
Not exactly. I thought I’d be a journalist or a novelist. I’m in communications – so it’s not too far off. Maybe there will be a novel someday…
7. How often do you blog? Why?
A good week, I blog about 5 times a week. I have had some slumps and slower months, but I try for about 4-5 times a week. It also depends if anything interesting is going on.
Now I tag Kelly, Jocelyn, Britt, Ashley, Holly, Megan and Dori to answer these questions if they so choose:
1. Why did you start your blog?
2. Salty or sweet food? You can only pick one.
3. What’s your favorite time of day to workout? (morning, lunch, night, etc.) And why?
4. You have to recommend a favorite book to a friend – what do you suggest?
5. Do you think you’ll be blogging in 1 year, 5 years, 10 years? Why or why not?
6. List 3 of your favorite blogs (I know everyone has many more than 3, but I challenge you to list only 3)?
7. What was your very first job?
Eat, Read, Run 
It’s funny how sucked up into a book you can get… lol I know I’ve done it before – along with stay up in bed for an hour long than anticipated…
That always happens to me – I look at the clock and it’s like 1 am!
Size 5?! Wow, is it hard to find shoes?!
You have NO idea how hard. I actually order most of my shoes online. I’m envious of those that can walk into and just point to a shoe and say – bring this in my size. They NEVER have my size.
Ah I loved that book- wait till you get to the next ones!
I am an English major now, hoping to get into journalism:)
I’m afraid to get to the next one b/c it’s the last of the series and I hate when good series like this one end. Best of luck to you in your journalism pursuits!
Ohhh, grilled cheese with apple.. yum!
If you think you are sucked in now- the latter half of that book is SO good. I immediately went to target the next day to get the final book in the series after I finished it.
I’m into the latter half now (that’s what two days with your head buried in a book will do) and I am just itching to find out what the heck is going on!! It’s so riveting.
Oh, I am so obsessed with those books! I’ve read them all and seriously wish there were more (let me know if you want to borrow “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest” next). I’m excited to be tagged… 🙂
I know – I’m afraid to read the next one and then have the series be done. My mom is one of ahead of me in the series and just started Hornets Nest. So if she doesn’t finish that by the time I’m ready to move on, I may take you up on that offer. Although, my mother is a super-freak speed reader.
LOVE the BLOG!!! You’re inspiring me get off the sofa and stop watching Millionaire Matchmaker! Had a GREAT time at dinner last night!!! Enjoy the weekend!
Katy
Hiii thanks for dropping by my blog! I’m going to head over to your blog now. So good to see you guys again! Have a great weekend and hope to see you again soon.