Yes, it finally happened…and super fast!

Tuesday,  I tweeted about needing a new/used HRM.  Minutes later sweet Lauren, a  twitter/blogger friend, came to the rescue!

Lauren’s bf had a Garmin for sale and it was in great shape…barely used.

I’m so excited to get back into running and participate in races. I have my first group run this Saturday with BGR! Dallas and two 5ks in May.

This Garmin is my new BFF!

Wish me Luck, I now need to sit down and figure out my new gadget.

Are you new to running or getting back into it?  Do you have a new gadget that you love?

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Blogger Dinner 2009 Style

SATURDAY

The Blogger Meetup I have been waiting for all month finally arrived.

Dinner with Trinity(Haiku Tofu), Heather (Then Heather Said) and Kels (Kelsey Toney).

The best Thai food I have ever tasted.

Trinity and I

Trinity baked everyone vegan almond crisps…she’s so sweet!

I haven’t been to Sweet Basil in months, so I tried the Green Curry Chicken.

The waitress asked how spicy, on a scale of 1-5 and I went with #1…I’m a wimp

The Curry was very spicy but also delicious.

The Table was filled with good food.

Dessert was on the Agenda and we had our eyes set on Froyo!

My yogurt story:

1. Raspberry yogurt
2. Pistachio yogurt
3. Mango
4. Strawberries
5. Raspberries
6. Granola

Heather and I enjoying the fro-yo.

Trin and Kels being whimsical.

A great Foodie Christmas and Blogger Dinner. I’m very happy to have blogger friends in Texas, but also in the same city!

What was the best part of your Holiday?  Did you enjoy time with family and friends?

Thanking every Reader for a great year, especially the past 5 months of blogging at this domain. I’ve met so many lovely people and appreciate all the comments, advice and love you’ve shown me. I can’t wait to see what 2010 brings…I’m ready!

See You In 2010

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I had a great Sunday lunch with Kelsey at The Cupboard’s cafe.  I hadn’t been to the Cupboard since last year; I’m ashamed to admit I live less than 10 minutes away.  I plan to shop there and eat at the cafe later this month, it is a great little spot in Denton.

I was super excited to meet a fellow Healthy Living Blogger right in the same town!

The Cafe and was off in the corner of the store and  it was a nice quiet atmosphere.

We ordered lunch and sat down not knowing bees would be following us from table to table outside…No Bueno.

Bloggers in action

I decided to be gutsy and try tempeh for the first time and it did not disappoint.  I found it to be very chewy and nutty. 

Soy Tempeh marinated in Spicy Jamaican Jerk Sauce with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Tamari Mayonnaise, served hot, on toasted bread.

Carrot Juice

After having bees attack us outside we went in and looked around the grocery store.  Kelsey spotted Silk ”Pumpkin Spice”!  She said the pumpkin spice was amazing and I must agree…anything Pumpkin is yummy.

After searching a bit, I located my favorite ” Berries GoMega”  Odwalla bar.

What else did we find….

What did we think…

Thumbs Up to ”Guava Goddess” flavored Kombucha.

My take on the ”Cranberry” Kombucha.

A drink you learn to like…eventually!

I tried the Cranberry flavor but I swear it was just ”red” vinegar….bad smell. (currently drinking the rest for Monday breakfast)

Lunch was great and  I had a blast getting to know Kelsey. We talked about food, fitness and talks of a 5k and working out together….can’t wait! Blogger Meet Ups are always fun and you learn so much about the person behind the blog.

Check out Kelsey’s blog and the Three Giveaways she has going on right now! Yes, 3 Awesome Giveaways that will be ending November 15…so hurry over and show some comment love.

Tomorrow, I’ll show you what I picked up at The Cupboard to snack on.

Have a lovely Monday,

-Nicci

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