for the sake of momentum

which I seem to be lacking in all other areas of life...

My grand plan for a "productive" break was foiled (yet again) by my penchant for procrastination. I did have a spotlessly clean kitchen and tidied living room (how quickly these small and significant details drift back to disarray). Started on the bedroom, but it's a daunting task- so many stacks of random, potentially important journal articles (that once filed away, will never see daylight again).

I spent several hours collecting new recipes to try. Recent culinary successes include walnut pesto-chicken sausage-artichoke pizza; lemony shortcakes with strawberries and mango; slow-cooked Mediterranean chicken with almond couscous; nutty cauliflower quinoa (tasty and vegan!); double sesame tuna; whole grain and flax biscuits... Next up in the experiment line: baked Applesauce Doughnuts and homemade Thin Mints.

Although I have mixed feelings about seeing the snow leave, the spring weather has noticeably lifted my mood. I'm ready for Saturday morning trips to the farmer's market, long hikes, and afternoons spent elbow-deep in mud and seeds

The running update- finally broke my 20 mile/week barrier. Unfortunately, I've had to sacrifice kickboxing. There's been an anticipated increase in internalized aggression. Hopefully, my speed work outs will become an alternate outlet. Else, you should all keep your distance for a few weeks.