Today Was Blah But Better Than Staying In Bed All Day

Today was blah. Yes, you read it right. Uneventful. Nothing much has been done. And now as I am writing this little blog post, the jackhammer is out in the street doing its thing so plain and simple, it's keeping me awake more than my toothache is. The painkiller worked wonders for me and now I am seriously wishing that an earplug will drop on my lap. Le sigh!

Well, I woke up around 330AM and got out of bed around 530AM. I didn't know I spent two long hours in bed blogwalking early. What do you know I am following tons of blogs. I wasn't feeling hungry so I just hydrated with about 500mL H20, and headed out (bad decision I think). I ran my friendly neighborhood street and did a few rounds around the Cash and Carry parking lot. I did pretty well considering that I am still enduring this dang toothache.

Anyway, I made me some breakfast after the cold morning run.
I mixed the following for a very filling cereal:

• 1/2 cup Health Valley Organic Amaranth Flakes
• 1/2 cup Health Valley Organic Golden Flax Cereal
• 1/2 cup West Soy Organic Soy Milk
• 1 banana, sliced

I am going to run again tomorrow outside my office and then squeeze in a few cross training or maybe an hour of spinning class before I go home. Let's see if tomorrow is another blah day.

The Tale of The Wisdom Tooth

This blog entry is totally unrelated to running or anything physical other than teeth grinding and gum bashing. Oh oh it's not as gruesome as I described it. I just like playing with words on a lax sleepy Thursday morning. I just got home from work and I'm just sitting around doing nothing but blogwalk. I'm feeling a little restless because of the pain I am enduring caused by this pesky tooth that's trying to come out from the pits of my gum (left jaw). I've written about this wisdom tooth situation in my other blog by the way. I'm in pain for four (4) arduous days already. I could not accurately describe the pain but for sure everyone of you who reads this that has undergone this torture would understand and know where I am coming from right at this very minute. The pain is no joke. Why do I have to experience this when I am supposed to be focusing on some other stuff? One thing that irks me more is that the pain wakes me up in the middle of my sleep. How selfish could it get huh? I want this to be over and done with and if this pain persists, I'd be more than happy to get myself injected with anesthesia and have it removed for good. I think it will be good riddance.

I went to work last night despite this "teeth situation". It was crazy, it was hard to talk, I was cranky. My left cheek is a little swollen too to say the least. I did not eat anything on my break or lunch but instead gulped down water. I just didn't have the appetite. When I got home, I made something and forced myself to eat.

I had Cream of Asparagus Soup which Joyce and I shared...

I also had Creamy Corn with Tuna and Sun-dried Tomato Pesto sprinkled with Marjoram and topped with Quail Egg. It was a welcome treat for the left side of the mouth.

Have you ever run with a toothache? You may share your story...

Rainy 4th of November Update

I initially planned to run early today but it was raining when I woke up so I stayed in bed and lingered with my pillows for a little more time. They were begging for attention I think and they gave me comfort as expected. I got up a little after 6AM and prepared something for breakfast. I had amaranth flakes with blueberry yogurt and milk and fruit. Amaranth is rich in lysine, one of the essential amino acids that is usually low in other grains. It contains three times as much fiber and five times as much iron as wheat, and has more than 12 different vitamins and minerals. From a nutritional standpoint, it is clear why the Aztecs referred to amaranth as a "wonder grain."



After breakfast, I went to Fitness First RCBC. I did a few laps at the pool (getting better yey) and then about 30 minutes on the treadmill (still the same time no improvement yet 1k=10min, I ran and walked so fair enough), 10 minutes on the stepper, 10 minutes rowing machine and a few arm exercises. I was happy with all the stuff I did today.

After working out, I felt the need to refuel so I went to 7-11 to buy a banana and then I had tacos at Mexicali. I wolfed down the banana while waiting for my order so I wasn't able to take a picture. Sue me! And oh, I also had coffee (iced latte). I'm hell-bent at getting myself a planner for next year. Click here for more details on how you could get one for you too.


I am now at home resting,safely cuddled by my pillows and yes it is still raining outside (drizzling to be exact). My arms are a little sore but I'll just sleep this off. Ta ta!