Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 09:51 AM

Looks Like…

This morning’s bowl of oats closely resembled my autumn-inspired placemats with its similar colors and shapes.

In today’s oat bowl:

  • 1/2 cup dry oats
  • 1/3 cup cranberries
  • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed meal
  • 1 tsp of honey
  • 1/4 cup trail mix (almonds, peanuts, raisins, sunflower seeds)
  • 2 spoonfuls of Barney Butter

At work, I made myself a mug of Italian roast with vanilla soy milk and agave nectar. It’s gray and rainy here in Beantown today, and I am having trouble getting going, so it’s most likely going to be a 2 mug morning.

Workout

After finding my Nike + iPod piece yesterday, I was jazzed to run again. I woke up bright and early this morning for a 5-mile run on the treadmill. While running, I caught up with the news and watched a little Exposed on MTV (what an awful show!) I also did a 5 minute walking warm-up and cool-down with some stretching afterwards.

Run Stats:

  • Distance: 5.01 miles
  • Time: 45:17
  • Pace: 9:01 min/mile
  • Calories: 492

Ecto

I am recently obsessed with Ecto, a blog editor that works both on- and offline. I think it’s pretty much like Windows Live Writer, but for Macs. Ecto is a “feature-rich desktop blogging client for MacOSX, supporting a wide range of weblog systems, such as Blogger, Blojsom, Drupal, MovableType, Nucleus, SquareSpace, TypePad, WordPress, and more.” With Ecto you can write and manage entries for your blog offline. When you have internet access again, you can upload your entries from Ecto to your blog. Ecto offers the same sort of features as most other blog systems, such as spellcheck, creating links, uploading media, and more. It’s super easy to use! It’s also a wonderful time-saver. It was great for blogging on the Bolt Bus– the internet was in and out at times, but, thanks to Ecto, it didn’t take me forever to upload my photos and I never once lost a blog post.

Ecto offers a free 20-day trial of their program, so definitely check it out! You can download it right off their website.

Question of the Day

With Thanksgiving in just 2 days…

Who in your life are you most grateful?

Posted by: Tina 35 comments

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35 Comments on “Looks Like…”

  1. #1 Alicia Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 9:56 am

    I am most grateful to GOD, who gave me a wonderful fiance and the world’s best parents ever! :)

  2. #2 Lacey Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 9:59 am

    i love love love LiveWriter!!! And it’s free. do you have to pay for Ecto? my personal dell laptop from college died over the summer so i’ve just been using my dell precision work laptop, luckily it’s “mine” as long as i stay at my workplace… but eventually i’ll need to get my own personal laptop and i dunno mac or PC. you seem to really like your mac ?

    i am most grateful to my MOM. 4 kids and a demanding/busy husband and she is the MOST GIVING and CARING person and i think that’s the definition of a mom, i don’t know how they all do it…

  3. #3 Angie Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 10:01 am

    Pretty breakfast!

    I’m most grateful for my hubby. He works hard and always supports me in everything I do. He is smart, kind and loving. We have a lot of fun together and just enjoy life and for that I am grateful.

  4. #4 Rose Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 10:02 am

    Thanks for the Ecto link – I have been curious about the Mac version of Windows Live Writer – so much easier than the blogger, that’s for sure.

    I am most grateful for boyfriend Bill. We’ve been together for more than three years, and he’s also my best friend. He has done so much for me and has really shaped the course and direction of my life. Plus I get to spend every day with him, and I am thankful of that!

  5. #5 coco Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 10:03 am

    so glad to know that there’s a mac blog editor!!!
    Thanks for the info!

  6. #6 VeggieGirl Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 10:11 am

    GREAT oats & placemat!!

    I’m most grateful in life for my parents.

  7. #7 Olga Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 10:13 am

    Love the breakfast! I feel ya on the “2 mugs” kinda day!

    I am most grateful for my mom. Being away from her at school makes me realize more and more how much she means to me and how drastically different and much more difficult my life would be without her! I can’t wait to see her tonight!

  8. #8 carolinebee Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 10:25 am

    I feel the same way about my mom…I appreciate her SO much more as I get older. I agree with you about the mTV shows, all of them are pretty much horrible now!

  9. #9 caitlin Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 10:30 am

    my mother :)

  10. #10 Victoria Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 10:35 am

    I love my family and my husband, but when things are crappy or I just need someone who understands me, more than anyone, I’m grateful for my best friend.

  11. #11 A Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 10:49 am

    I’m grateful for my family! They are unwaveringly supportive of me in whatever I do.

  12. #12 lexi Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 10:57 am

    my support, family, and friends

  13. #13 Erica Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 10:59 am

    beautiful oatmeal and nice job on the run! What a nice start to your day!!!! I couldn’t pick just 1 person I’m most grateful for- Josh, my parents, my sister, Josh’s parents and siblings!

  14. #14 Lori Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 11:02 am

    My husband. He’s my best friend and understands me like no other person in my life.

  15. #15 Mel Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 11:08 am

    I am most grateful for my parents for putting up when I was growing up, I was kind of a brat. :)

  16. #16 Bridget P Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 11:16 am

    My mom :) As I “grow up” I realize more and more things that she was right about.

  17. #17 grace Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 11:32 am

    foods with a delicate pink hue are irresistible to me for some reason and yes, cotton candy is counted among those. :)
    meanwhile, at this point in my life, i’m absolutely most thankful for my mammy. she keeps me sane. :)

  18. #18 Julia (Santa Barbara Dreaming) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 11:36 am

    Your oatmeal is so colorful and beautiful! I wish my breakfasts looked half as pretty….. :) I am very grateful for James, my boyfriend. I sincerely have never met anyone with so much understanding, patience, and kindness. He works with kids with disabilities, and his big heart never fails to amaze me. It’s really been inspiring to know that there are such good people out there, and it has motivated me to become a more patient and kind person myself. I’m extremely thankful he’s in my life :)

  19. #19 please sir Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 11:44 am

    Oh yummy…perfect fall breakfast!

  20. #20 Megan Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 11:48 am

    I am thankful for my wonderful husband and all my amazing family members!

  21. #21 E Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 11:49 am

    Hey Tina! I’m most grateful for my loving and supportive family.

    On another note, I made your apple crisp for a baking competition my office has every month and I WON FIRST PLACE!!! Thanks for the fantastic recipe!!! It was delicious and seriously SO SIMPLE!!!

  22. #22 Tina Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 11:55 am

    E,

    That is SO COOL! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  23. #23 Lisa Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 12:01 pm

    I had a 2 cup of coffee morning too haha. I’m most grateful for the bf and my mom, both are totally supportive in everything i do!

  24. #24 Jennifer Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 12:05 pm

    I never knew anything like Ecto existed!!! thanks! :D

  25. #25 HangryPants Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 12:19 pm

    I can’t pick one person!!!!

    Thanks for the Ecto tip. I might try it out. :D

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  27. #27 Christy Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 12:24 pm

    I am most grateful for my husband. He supports me in every crazy decision I make! He loves me unconditionally, which is helpful when trying to lose weight. He eats everything I make and never complains. He is my rock and I don’t know where I would be today without him. :-)

  28. #28 K Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 1:14 pm

    I’m most grateful for my parents – typical response I know but they’ve support everything I have ever done and without them I DEFINITELY would not be where I am today.

    I agree Exposed is an awful show!! Happy Tuesday, Tina!

  29. #29 Allison K Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 1:21 pm

    my family… :)

  30. #30 Elina (Healthy and Sane) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 1:23 pm

    I’m most grateful for my husband! He’s amazing and always makes me feel better when I’m down :D

  31. #31 Maggie Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 1:33 pm

    I am definitely going to check Ecto out – thanks for the suggestion :)

  32. #32 ttfn300 Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 3:21 pm

    i’m a bit late in chiming in, but definately my family, especially my rents and aunt!

    do you have to do something special for the photos when you insert them into the file??

  33. #33 Tina Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 3:22 pm

    ttfn,

    Nope! Ecto is just like using Wordpress or Blogger. You upload the photo from your computer right into Ecto. It’s awe-some!

  34. #34 Andrea (Off Her Cork) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 5:24 pm

    I gotta say, I’m most grateful for my husband. He’s my rock and keeps me sane when having to deal with the craziness of life sometimes. :D

  35. #35 Rebecca Reply to this comment
    on Nov 25th, 2008 at 6:47 pm

    I am most grateful for my best friends, and you know who you are!

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