My Week in Photos

Last week was a fun-filled week that was jam-packed with social events and Halloween festivities.  It's a week best told about using photos.

We started off the week on Monday with beautiful, 60 degree weather.  I took advantage of the weather and went for a 5 mile run.  I am pretty sure that is the last time I will be able to run in a t-shirt in 2014. 

On Tuesday, Phil and I hosted a pumpkin carving night at his place.  The aps I made (bean & corn salsa, cheese dip, and an apple dip) were a hit, the desserts (apple crisp and pumpkin soft serve) were sort of flops.  It was a fun night and I think our pumpkin turned out great!  I took care of the scooping of the guts and Phil carved, with the aid of a stencil.

My cat lover, the cat he pet sits for, and our pumpkin

Everyone's pumpkins turned out great!  I love how different they all are.

It was a busy week, but I fit in reading and relaxing when I could.  Ted is good at keeping me company when I read.

On Friday, the weather really changed.  As you can see below, it felt like 19 degrees when I biked to work that morning.  Burr.  I can't complain as it could be much colder and we could have snow but the weather just changed so fast!  But at least it will be in the 50s this week.

On Friday night we went to a murder mystery party but I have no photos to share unfortunately.  It was really fun to do something different.  I played the part of an attorney and Phil was the pool boy.  Neither of us guessed correctly who the murderer was but it was a pretty confusing case!

On Saturday morning I couldn't talk myself into running in 25 degree temps (I am a wimp, I recognize this) so instead I ran 2 miles on the dreadmill and did this Peanut Butter Runner workout. 

I went down and up the ladder (i.e. decreased from 10 reps down to 1, increased from 1 rep up to 10).  I was a hot sweaty mess at the end and feel like I maybe worked off some of the Halloween candy I consumed the night before.

That afternoon, I made curried carrot soup as I was craving a warm, comforting soup.  I hadn't made it in over 4 years but it's definitely a recipe I will throw back into my regular rotation as it's so simple but healthy and delicious!

On Saturday night we went to a Halloween party that was hosted by Phil's co-worker.  I went with the easiest costume possible and went as a cat.  Phil went as Prince for about the 8th year in a row, I think?  He's making a Zoolander face in this photo. And yes, he borrowed a shirt from me for his costume.

On Sunday I attempted to go for a run but felt some pain in my foot so had to turn back.  Hopefully ice and rest will remedy whatever is going on.  :/  But the pain gave me an excuse to take it easy for the day.  The only time I left the house was to vote (Minnesota offers in person absentee voting so I decided to avoid the crowds on Tuesday).

The rest of my day was spent catching up on chores around the house, knitting,

It's cold outside so 'tis the season to knit!

and I capped off my day with a video chat with Nora and a meal of lentil curry which was easy and good!

How was your week?