I will only run if my life is in danger......

Famous last words right. I SWORE I would never take up running. I hate everything about it,  I am not a small girl in any sense of the word, and running was just plain painful. So how the heck did I end up registering for a 3 mile "fun" run? (two words that should NEVER be in the same sentence in my opinion) So how did running end up in my blog titled "Everything I love?" well I have a cousin, and he has this wife, and she can talk me into just about anything apparently. So we have been "walking" all week. We started out walking and now it is a walk jog situation, and she had the brilliant idea that we would go for the Pear blossom mayors fun run, and the masochist in me said "sounds good!" Now I have to admit that after our work out, I feel great! I am exhausted and sore but damn it I did it! It also helps that I have been put on a pretty strict diet plan by my doctor and I have monthly weigh-ins, so I get to brag to the doctor. I am not the best in regards to will power, or self control for that matter.  Yesterday was day 3 of this torture... er i mean workout, we did 3 miles and of those 3 miles we jogged 1/2 a mile, now keep in mind that the last time I really exercised was about 7 years ago or so, maybe a little longer, so we did the route in about 60-70 minutes. Today was day 4 and we did the same route in 51 minutes, which includes a five minute potty break! I guess the lesson I learned was never say never, and maybe the only way to lose weight and be healthy is to eat healthy and exercise hmm who would have thought??

:)
Tish

The Cleanest Microwave on the block!

Back in my office days a gal I worked with told me about a super easy and cheap way to clean your microwave! I have since tweaked the recipe and it works great!

• Start off with a 50/50 mixture of vinegar and water in a microwave safe bowl. 
• Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil ( I use eucalyptus for its germ killing power) this provides your kitchen with a nice smell but isn't at all necessary! 
• Microwave on high for 5-8 minutes however long it takes your microwave to boil water.
• Let bowl sit for another 5 minutes to allow the steam to do its work. 
• Simply wipe out your microwave. The hot water and vinegar makes all the stuck on grossness wipe easily away to a sparkling microwave. 

If you have neglected yours for WAY to long like I have, you can use a magic eraser by Mr. clean and it takes the grease off the inside of door.  This works every time for me!  Happy cleaning! :)

:) Tish