Baking completed and what's up with all the rain?

Cookies are ok for breakfast, right? I consulted with an expert and he gave me an ok and agreed it was just fine.

I ALWAYS over bake, I make two batches of everything. Just in case a last minute gift is needed.  Plus I just love to bake.

We had movie day yesterday, went to a second run theater which was really nice.  I had won some free movie passes last year at a race and finally got around to using them.  We saw teenage mutant ninja turtles, it was OK. 

Trying to sit out this nonstop rain, it rains here all the time.  I will run in the rain, but not a cold rain.  I guess it is a triple PIYO day.  The sun has not made an appearance here in quite some time.

This is how miserable it looks here.  

I'm getting so excited about Christmas Eve.  My father loved Christmas Eve we always had finger foods and lots of sweets.  I have continued that tradition with my family.  This year will be the first time in over thirty five years that I will attend Christmas Eve services at a church.  

I am feeling really good lately.  I don't suffer from physical pain.  I suffer with depression and it sucks not knowing how you will feel each day.  I hate it when people say just cheer up, because it is not that simple. It is not something that is 100% controllable. Medication, lifestyle changes, and a great support system are necessary in maintaining a status quo. I am not embarrassed to admit that I am depressed!!!!

How many different types of cookies did you make? I'm at 13

Do you or anyone you know suffer from depression?

Are you going to Christmas Eve services? 

New fitness program, rainy run

"Got my new workout program called PIYO (Pilates/yoga).  It is supposed to help with stretching and toning which I desperately need.  Did my first session this morning and I was sweating, which is awesome.

I felt so good afterwards I went for a run, in the pouring rain. I was pretty happy with the pace. There are actually good people out there a few people stopped and asked me if I needed a ride. When I told them I was running for exercise they looked at me like I was crazy.  But it was really nice of them to offer!!!!

I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am for my trip to New York!!!!  I have planned out a couple runs while there, run across the Brooklyn Bridge and run in Central Park.  Not to mention the hotel has an awesome gym. I am not going to eat like a hog, like I have in the past on trips. I have worked so hard to get back in shape, I am not throwing that out. 

I know it is going to be beautiful there and sparkly!!!

I hate flying, I have to take medicine before I fly, or I will be like the lady on Bridesmaids. Bridesmaids in one of my favorite movies I seriously have watched it over 100 times.

Haha

Going to make a cake that Jennifer Chaffin gave me the recipe to Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake.  I will post the recipe tomorrow.

What are your weekend plans? I am running, eating, and spreading cheer.

Do you hide in the rain or just do it?

What is your favorite movie? How many times have you watched it?

New bird sighting, rainy Wednesday

Yesterday while watching the birds, I noticed a large dove.  This was not the usual mourning dove it was much larger so I googled "dove with black mark on neck."

This is a Eurasian collared dove. This species was introduced to the Bahamas in the 1970's, then migrated to Florida in the 1980's. The description said "the mourning dove's chunky relative."  They were huge. So I really enjoyed watching them!!!  They have not been seen north of North Carolina. 

Ugh, rain and cold. Not running today, working abs and arms.  Then going to start working on a new puzzle.  Ironically this puzzle reminds me of Cumberland Plateau.  Which wasn't relaxing, however puzzles are relaxing to me.  

I made homemade eggplant Parmesan last night, and it was the best I ever had!!!!  I love to cook, which leads to eating a lot, which leads to having to work out a lot. It's a vicious cycle but someone's got to do it. Recipe tomorrow.

Do you find puzzles relaxing?

Do you run in the rain and why?

What are some of the most amazing things you have seen?