Daily Archive: August 7, 2011

Isn’t it ironic?

I’ve been feeling like crap since returning from Nor Cal, which I’m guessing is my body trying to tell me any number of things… 1. Please let me rest now that you’ve finished this triathlon training business. 2. Please stop feeding me crap (see below). 3. I’m sick, it happens. I’m sure there’s a bit of truth to all three of these statements, but the third one is definitely the main factor.  It’s true.  I’m sick.  Wah wah.  I hate being ill because I eat crap, ditch all forms of exercise, and feel no remorse… Read more >

Puffed crispy treats

I associate rice crispy treats with swim meets.  I remember the desserts at the snack bar were mostly home-made and the rice crispy squares were always the most appealing to me.  They were gigantic (as compared to the cookies or brownies) and still only cost 50 cents.  Such a deal! After we were done with all our events we were allowed a treat and (provided there wasn’t a snow cone machine at the meet), I usually chose a rice krispy bar.  Donuts made me feel like crap (ah, the early signs of IBS), but rice… Read more >