Some Things Never Change
| September 21, 2011 | Posted by Sweet Tooth Runner under Lists |
HELLO friends!! How’s your week going? Good I hope! Mine is so busy but I’m LOVING it!!
I am a list person. I’m sure you hadn’t figured that out from the fact that half my posts are in list form…but anyway, here is a few NEW things in my life!!
1. Being chocolated out. I thought this could never happen, but I was DEFINITELY chocolated-out this morning after yesterday! For the first time since I can remember, breakfast did NOT involve chocolate!!
Banana oatbran pudding with bloobs and TJ’s crunchy PB. I forgot how awesome this was!! So creamy and delicious…it’s been too long- never again!!
But don’t worry, the chocolate returned later…like I could go a day without it! 
Cherry dark chocolate is my current fave chocolate! I could eat that whole bar quite happily! 
2. My obsession with cucumber+hummus has reached new heights. I now carry around a tub of Sabra and a baggie of cucumber sticks for random dippage throughout the day.
3. Buying my first pair of spikes! My coach gave me a few names of good XC spikes, and I ended up narrowing it down, and then picking these Nike ones based on the fact that they have ‘waffle’ in the name:
Nike Zoom XC Waffle! They’re actually men’s but apparently they work well for us women too
I am trying to heal ASAP so that I can compete in the XC regional championships in a few weeks!! I am very sure I’ll be allowed to do this, because it’s on grass and a short race, so it should be all good! My half mary is looking VERY doubtful, but I’m getting more tests done tomorrow to find out more, so fingers crossed!!
4. Justin’s Chocolate Hazelnut Butter withdrawals. Since I finished my jar a few days ago, I have actually DREAMED about it!! That is how obsessed I am! So of course, I got straight down to ordering more…
Expensive, but oh so worth it
5. Missing spin!! I realised the other day that I haven’t taken a spin class in over two months!! I used to take two a week! Since I’ve started running again, I haven’t really had time! But now I have booked myself in for the HARDEST spin class on earth, which is early Friday morning! Preparing myself for a butt-kicking!! 
6. Cookie Dough Balls! I FINALLY got round to making Mama Pea’s infamous PB Cookie Dough Balls for a lil’ house party I’m going to tomorrow night!
From the copious dough tasting I did, I can tell they will be a HIT!!
7. And as a surprise and to amuse y’all, here is my outfit for tomorrow night’s party…
That is a monkey onesie. I know you’re jealous. You haven’t even seen the tail yet! 
The best part? Its not even a costume party. I used to do the same as a kid, going in my favourite fairy costume when everyone else was in normal clothes:
Some things never change. I even look the same….awkward.
Have you changed much since you were younger? Nope! Look the same (well, taller!) and act like even more of a dork.
Do you enjoy spinning? I find it depends a LOT on the instructor, but a good one can gives me SUCH a hard workout!
Are you a list person? Yes, I make them for EVERYTHING! Even when buying shoes and stuff, I make pros and cons lists haha!
Lists are great! At any one time I usually have at least 2 or 3 floating around… some on notepad on the computer, some on bits of paper, some on my phone… I almost need a list to list my lists
Oh and I’ve never seen that flavour of green’s choc… CHERRY?! YUM!
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I will never understand how your breakfasts never fail to look absolutely wonderful… <3
haha…i’m a total list person too! that said, CONGRATS on the new spikes, i can’t believe that those are ur very first pair!! sooo awesome! okay, i’m sending u ALL my positive vibes for good news at ur doc appt. okay? but regardless, just remember that no matter what u WILL get back to running and those races will come; if not the ones u had planned then in the future. u are young and have PLENTY of time, so don’t rush it too much. okay, the mom sounding cait is done.
GOOD LUCK!!!!XOXOXO
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Seriously love that monkey suit…can I borrow it for Halloween?! Hah, just kidding.
I LOVE spinning, but I haven’t been in a month either. I’m actually thinking about being a spinning instructor because there’s two courses coming up for it, but the $$$ is holding me back.
I make to-do lists on post-it notes, on my computer, and in my planner. Probably too many of them…
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Mmmm I HAVE to make that banana oatbran pudding!!
Can you do me a HUGE favor please and email me that list of recommended spikes from your coach? I need some XC spikes!
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youre too cute! i love the monkey outfit. SO fun! I have to admit, i am quite obsessed with hummus and cucumber too. Its a good obsession, i’ll cling to it!
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BAHAHAHA. What kind of party is this!? Invite me!
Emma without chocolate is like life without air. Impossible
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HAHA it’s just a regular house party…but I like to shake things up in my own special way
And lol I LOVE this: “Emma without chocolate is like life without air”. I need to get a shirt that says that or something! 
LOL you’re hilariously adorable! I so wish I had the balls to dress up for a non-costume party! I guess when you’re bringing the baked goods though, anything goes
and YAY for spikes!! that’s so exciting that you might be able to race!
Spinning….I’ve never taken a class! But sometimes I jam out on the spin bikes by myself and I love it!
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Im actually really sick of chocolate right now too. I tried to have a little piece of Dove dark chocolate earlier, but even that was a little much for me. I guess I need a break!! I love spin classes and I love how excited you look to get your butt kicked
Going to a non costume party in a costume!!?? Thats it you are officially invited to any party I have in the future. You sound like the best party guest ever!!
Um…you and your monkey onesie kind of made my night:)
I actually look the same too! It’s weird. I’ve only ever taken one spin class and it was pretty fun. I wasn’t wearing the right shoes so it was a little difficult but I plan on taking it again someday!
I love lists. I make them multiple times a day.
I love lists! Mainly to do lists, and if I do something not on my list, I will write it on just so I can cross it off!
Love that monkey outfit!
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PANCAKE HIT this morning–> I didn’t try your pb+j recipe due to lack of ingredients but soon for sure! What is it about pancakes breakfast that automatically turn a good morning into a great one….I’m in the best mood ever ha! Dark choc & cherry combo seems to be all over the blogs with Larabars and now that bar of Green & Blacks- must get on it! I am the ultimate list-maker…my whole life is one big list hahaha, it gives me piece of mind!
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Your shoes look awesome!
Haha, loving your party “outfit”
Yes! I make lists allll the time!
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love list <3
I want that onesie. Want it!
Oh and those cookies look droolfully delicious.
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I love lists, I also have lists for almost any daily situation happening
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BTW I have just made two bowl of hummus and my da bought me a 5 kilo pack of cucumbers, so feel free to come over if you run out of your stash
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WHAT?! I am on my way
I love your costume! yay for being yourself!!
I am most certainly a list person…can’t live without them
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Whaaa??? You crack me up. Enjoy standing out as a monkey; I’m sure people will love it.
I miss my running spikes! I hade Nike XC spikes back in high school. Just putting them on made me feel fast!
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I like to think that I’ve changed from the wussy, chocolate biscuit-and-cake-eating critter I was when I was young. I quit literally every sport I started and stayed indoors all day playing video games. Though I still have a greedy sweet tooth, I really hope I don’t go back to dying whenever I ‘ran’ the 100m! Irony is that I really wanted to run it, and looked forward to it, hoping every year would be different. But I was just too tubby and out of shape to keep up with everyone, and the embarrassment led me never to ‘train’ or try to up my fitness in betwen times.
I agree that spinning is completely dependent on the instructor, unlike Pump etc. whereby you can get a decent workout even with a crappy instructor. We had a guy on Monday that kept us in the saddle with no choreography and the same resistance (with a dance track that had NO WORDS and drove me insane) under the premise of a ‘time trial’ for 29 minutes. Yes, I counted (actually I used a stopwatch on my Garmin because I’ve had this idiot before teaching spin and I needed the distraction).
Which website did you use for that nut butter? I really want to find some of the natural Justin’s flavours!
OMG your monkey suit just made my day…and then I cracked up when I read that it wasn’t a costume party. Why can’t I live next door to you because then I’d be smiling 24/7 instead of being a miserable git like I am. Seriously, I laugh more in ten minutes of reading your blog than in the other 23 hours and 50 minutes of the day combined.
xxx
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First since I can’t comment on your blog can I just say CONGRATS AGAIN on your GNR!! Seriously, can you teach me how to look good in race photos please? You look amazing in EVERY ONE and you have THE most beautiful smile!
Haha I was TOTALLY the same as a kid!! We must have been twins! And woah that sounds like a terrible spin class! You should come to this instructor’s class…he is a ultra-marathoner and ex-army person and is SO hardcore!!
Justin’s is from iHerb of course, because I love that site so much!! WAY too much of my money is spent on there!
Please come and live next to me then?! I will buy you one too so we can match
P.S. You are not a ‘miserable git’. You have the best most geniune beautiful smile I have ever seen!! <3
I love making lists! There is such a great feeling that comes from being able to cross something off a to do list! Just a Quick Q: What is your school schedule? I see you’re able to workout in the mornings so I was just wondering what time school starts and what a typical day is for you?
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My school day starts at 8.30am, so I can get in a workout beforehand if I’m up early enough! It finishes at just before 4pm, so sometimes I workout afterwards, depending on the day. And if I’m running with my team, practice is from 7-8.15pm, so thats a pretty late one!
Hey Emma,
love your pictures of oatmeal….so yummy, dude!
You have to help me!!!! Where can I order the Justin`s nut butter! If you tell me, you would be my life safer;-)
Is it a shop in the US? How much taxes do you have to pay for it?
Would be amazing, if you could help me!
Greetings from Germany
Aah friend, have you not discovered the AMAZINGNESS of the website iHerb.com? You will love me forever. It has EVERYTHING pretty much that they have in the States! Bars, nut butter, peanut flour, etc. It ROCKS!! And no, there’s just delivery prices, which aren’t too bad (for the UK anyway).
Oh, and if you want, here’s a $5 off coupon code! SIT837
I’m a massive list person too! I don’t know what I’d do without them
I agree with you on spin too, it really does depend on the instructor. I’m trying to stay clear of the hazelnut butter at the mo, I think I ate a jar in a week the last time but I don’t think I’ll be able to resist the urge much longer!
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Chocolate + cherries in one chocolate bar?!!! I’m dying to try that!
I’ve never been to a spinning class, but I would love to. All bloggers make them seem like they are SUCH a good workout.
And yes, I’m definitely a Type A, list lover
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I’ve never been to spinning! I do like biking (mountain and road) though.
I ADORE lists. Seriously, love!
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I love that cherries and dark chocolate too…yum!
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that chocolate is the best one of my favs!! I have been to spinning classes really enjoy them, the intrustor does make a big difference though
Ha I lurve your costume, I want one!
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OHMYGOSH I LOVE YOUR MONKEY SUIT. Um can I please come to this party dressed as a banana? We could be partners in crime. Though you might eat me…. whether you’re a monkey or not!
I really hope you get to compete now that you have your waffles
You’ll feel so fast with them on – it’s crazy! I don’t like wearing my running shoes on XC courses because they feel so heavy. Keep kicking butt in spin class so you can kick butt in that race!
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Do I enjoy spinning? Spinning is my obsession. There’s nothing like it! I agree about it depending on teacher. Some are undoubtedly better than others! I’m always disappointed if there’s a substitute in for one of my favorite instructors.
Just found your site and love all the breakfast concoctions, I love making them myself.
I actually wasn’t a huge fan of Justin’s hazelnut butter, when I’m splurging on a choco nut butter I usually go with cocao bliss..have you tried it?
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Aww thank you!! Let me know what you think if you do! And I LOVE cacao bliss!! Haha but it’s even MORE expensive than Justin’s, so now and again I’ll treat myself! It is SO good though!!