I can't believe how quickly I've fallen behind after I vowed to post daily. Much respect to those dedicated daily (and sometime hourly) bloggers out there; I'm just starting and already I'm struggling.
So to make up for my mini absence, I'm discussing three things I am super grateful for in my life, starting with something that is very apprpriate for the title of this blog:
1) Gluten-Free/Wheat-Free Pasta & Brown Rice Spaghetti
My name is Marisa and I am a carbs fiend. Bread, pasta, cakes, you name it. So imagine how far my heart (and my jaw) fell when reading that the top irritants of endometriosis, along with alcohol and dairy, are wheat and gluten. Sayonara, 1 am Mac and Cheese binge.
Or so I thought! The existence of rice pasta allows for me to indulge my inner five year old's pasghetti craving without my 24 year old self writhing on the bathroom floor in pain. I'm getting my fibre, protein and vitamins while still feeling full, and not like I'm depriving myself of anything - a key ingredient in a any lifestyle change success story. Also, it's delicious. So delicious, in fact, I think I've had a bowl or half-bowl of eat daily. Not too great if I want to see continued, healthy weight loss, so I might have to back off on my love affair with this product. It is, however, a great comfort to know that I can still have my cake and eat it too! (so long as it's from Planet Organic...or maybe depicting further deliciousness in the form of...
2) JEAN PHILIPPE LE GUELLEC
"Who?" you inquire.
"My future husband," I quip.
If you've been watching the Olympics like a hawk, (a.k.a like myself), you may have noticed this hunky French Canadian take a good lead in the Men's Biathalon 10 km sprint on Sunday. I'm not well-versed in sports but I'll tell you, watching Mr. Le Guellec was the best Valentine's Day gift I could have ever received.
Born in Kingston, this 24 year-old began pursuing his interest in the biathalon at the tender age of 13. After training and stacking up a number of titles - including a 7th place stint in the World Championships- , Le Guellec placed 48th in the individual biathalon at the 2004 games in Torino. A few days ago, Le Guellec managed to make Canadian history by placing 6th in the event, a best-ever result by a male athlete competing in the sport. For those nay-sayers out there who judge Olympic success by medal rank, I applaud Le Guellec for his athletic skill and achievement, but most of all, his humility. I watched live coverage as he beamed into the camera, "happy to just be in the top ten".
This almost atypically Canadian mentality was later echoed by silver medalist Mike Robertson when interview. After being edged out in the final seconds of the snowboard cross by American Seth Westcott, Robertson simply smiled and stated he was happy to be there and still incredulous that he was at the Olympics. When asked what he had to say to all those fans of his cheering for him from his hometown of Canmore, he said with a smile "Hello".
Moral of these very humble and attractive stories: I am very grateful to be Canadian, especially when I'm respresented by such humble (and attractive...looking at you, Le Guellec) athletic icons.
"Who?" you inquire.
"My future husband," I quip.
If you've been watching the Olympics like a hawk, (a.k.a like myself), you may have noticed this hunky French Canadian take a good lead in the Men's Biathalon 10 km sprint on Sunday. I'm not well-versed in sports but I'll tell you, watching Mr. Le Guellec was the best Valentine's Day gift I could have ever received.
Born in Kingston, this 24 year-old began pursuing his interest in the biathalon at the tender age of 13. After training and stacking up a number of titles - including a 7th place stint in the World Championships- , Le Guellec placed 48th in the individual biathalon at the 2004 games in Torino. A few days ago, Le Guellec managed to make Canadian history by placing 6th in the event, a best-ever result by a male athlete competing in the sport. For those nay-sayers out there who judge Olympic success by medal rank, I applaud Le Guellec for his athletic skill and achievement, but most of all, his humility. I watched live coverage as he beamed into the camera, "happy to just be in the top ten".
This almost atypically Canadian mentality was later echoed by silver medalist Mike Robertson when interview. After being edged out in the final seconds of the snowboard cross by American Seth Westcott, Robertson simply smiled and stated he was happy to be there and still incredulous that he was at the Olympics. When asked what he had to say to all those fans of his cheering for him from his hometown of Canmore, he said with a smile "Hello".
Moral of these very humble and attractive stories: I am very grateful to be Canadian, especially when I'm respresented by such humble (and attractive...looking at you, Le Guellec) athletic icons.
3) Vancouver Games mittens!
My mom surprised me for Valentine's Day with a pair of these snuggly warm and patriotic mittens. Why am I so grateful for these mittens? Because I used to be that kid whose mom would have to pin items of clothing to them to ensure that new hat, scarf, or mitten arrived home.
Also, they're adorable. And warm. Really, really warm.
AND LOOK HOW CUTE.
That's it for now kids! I'll be back tomorrow, and if not, you can hold me accountable. That's all you can do though. Pretty much.
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My mom surprised me for Valentine's Day with a pair of these snuggly warm and patriotic mittens. Why am I so grateful for these mittens? Because I used to be that kid whose mom would have to pin items of clothing to them to ensure that new hat, scarf, or mitten arrived home.
Also, they're adorable. And warm. Really, really warm.
AND LOOK HOW CUTE.
That's it for now kids! I'll be back tomorrow, and if not, you can hold me accountable. That's all you can do though. Pretty much.
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Hey lady! Honestly, the first few months with the blog are tricky ones. The fact that you've got three posts since starting this project on Feb. 12 is a VERY good sign. I think I had.... maybe four posts in the first month? Haha, I know, I am so well-versed. ;) :p It's always weird at first when you're trying to find your voice/topics -- and then you get to a point where you're months ahead of yourself and thinking, "THERE IS NOT ENOUGH BLOG!!" ;)
ReplyDeleteAnd, my apologies -- I thought you put dibs on Bilodeau. I left a comment at my blog to that effect not realizing it was Mr. Le Guellec. You know, I've somehow managed to miss all the cross-country events so far. *Hmph* But yes! I approve of your choices, Marisa. I ought to do some Olympian profilin' myself in the next few days. Haha, so many Olympians, so little time. ;)