Newlyweds Bed TWEETS “On the Job”

via WaPO: The best man done it as a prank! Check out the twitter feed @newlywedsontjob

“This device, which is similar to the one found here, is a pressure-sensitive pad that tweets out when sexual activity starts, when it ends, the force of the “action,” and a “frenzy” rating.”

OCS: Not so scary when you’re not there

My mom sent me this link to videos of this summer’s Marine Corps Officer Candidate Scool (OCS) classes. I saw parts and could only think “I remember having it worse” when I went in ‘04! Watch here.

Weekend Wrap-Up

It’s been a while since I described all my exciting weekend activities but I definitely got out and about this past Labor Day weekend:

I went to the 18th birthday party of my friend Sarah’s younger brother on Saturday down in Southern MD. We had a big group dinner of Surf n’ Turf that was delicious. My boyfriend Michael fixed up a recipe we got from our subscription to Gourmet Magazine, sautéed kale and kohlrabi. It was a hit! Sarah and her brother drove back with us to Arlington to hang out.

little yellow things: pistachios

The next day, Sarah and I drove down to just south of the Belle Haven Marina to do an hour of cardio. I think the perfect place to park along GW Parkway if you want to avoid the traffic of the park by the marina and not be too close to the GW trail hills but also get the waterfront experience is here. So we parked and took my bike off the roof of my car while Sarah ran north ahead of me. I caught up with her and did interval sprints while Sarah jogged up to Old Town and back. In fact, I took the bridge to the Belle Haven neighborhood and did some hills (ok two hills). It was fun to ride by her slowly and tell her her speed based on my spedometer and hand off the waterbottle I was carrying. It’s too bad we forgot to bring a camera!

On Monday, Michael and I went to a cook-out at a friend’s place in Manassas. It was more of a cook-in due to the rain but it was good times and we met a bunch of new people. Michael brought another creation from Gourmet which was an interesting combination: watermelon and cucumber salad tossed in lime juice and mint along with mint tzaziki! I made the tzaziki, which I usually use dill. The mint stand-in was a new flavor for me and I still prefer dill, however the combination with the watermelon and cuc’s was fun and fresh – definitely a summertime recipe.

We left the house early to stop by the Buttercup Farm to check out the new bunnies. Apparently, therewas an accidental “explosion” do to an incorrect sexing and unplanned pregnancy that occurred through wire cage walls. So there are over 40 rabbits on the cool farm that’s tucked away off Rt 66. The owner is very nice and she has a fan page on Facebook. We picked out two grey bunnies that are only seven weeks old to bring home. I posted some videos to Facebook and YouTube here. So far besides being super cute, they love to run in circles around my giant couch, sit on my lap during movies, and evade Michael when it’s time to go to bed. They are a blast.

Mirkin’s “Fastest Beans & Rice” Recipe Skips a Step

I looked at Dr. Gabe Mirkin’s e-zine from August 16, 2009 and clicked on the link to the Recipe of the Week for “Fastest Beans and Rice,” interested to see how this old stand-by can be yummy and fast enough to be highlighted.

It sold me on the yummy he recommends cayenne, chili powder and parsley to add kick to flavor when you don’t have time to cut up sausage and veggies.

However, Dr. Mirkin’s shortcut for speed didn’t sell me on the “fast” – the reason this recipe is so quick is because it calls for pre-cooked rice! Sure, it’s fast…just like when I reheat leftovers! Since uncooked rice takes too long, I’d recommend parboiled (partially-boiled) rice like the kind that come in a box at the supermarket. This way you get yummy and fast without cheating :)

Not that I’m hating on Dr. Mirkin, mind you. I grew up listening to his radio show, which mostly focused on health topics for atheletes. I still follow him online and love to download his old shows as podcasts for my iPod lineup…it’s great info free from a smart doc. But, even the smartest doctor needs a second opinion sometimes!

I looked at Dr. Gabe Mirkin’s e-zine from August 16, 2009 and clicked
on the link to the Recipe of the Week for “Fastest Beans and Rice,”

interested to see how this old stand-by can be both yummy and fast
enough to be highlighted.

I’m sold me on the “yummy”. The recipe sounds delicious – he
recommends cayenne pepper, chili powder and parsley to add some kick
and flavor.

However, Dr. Mirkin’s shortcut for speed didn’t sell me on the “fast”.
The reason the recipe is so quick is because it calls for pre-cooked
rice! Sure, it’s fast … just like when I reheat leftovers! Since
uncooked rice takes too long, I’d recommend using parboiled
(partially-boiled) rice. You get yummy and fast without cheating!

Not that I’m hating on Dr. Mirkin, mind you. I grew up listening to

his radio show, which mostly focused on health topics for atheletes. I
still follow him online and love to download his old shows as podcasts

for my iPod lineup. It’s great info free from a smart doc! But, even
the smartest doctor needs a second opinion sometimes!

Stop Stomach Pains while Running

Not that I run anymore, but I remember the awful feeling!

From Dr. Gabe Mirkin’s site:

When you get a ’side stitch’, stop running immediately, reach your fingers into the right side of your belly and push your liver up. And breathe out with you lips pursed at the same time. Then you can resume running without feeling any pain.

%#&@!!

Getting Started Vid: Kayaking

Today’s “Expert Advice” email from REI includes a very good video which shows proper stroke technique (push, don’t pull) and using a paddle as an outrigger for stability when entering the boat.

Note the paddle sticking up