it’s 5

5 degrees out as I type this:

That’s what I call snot freezing cold.   Classy way to describe the weather, but entirely true.  Instead of being able to run out with a light jacket on I’ve got to do the bundle:


I’m not a big fan of the bundle.   I had to say bye to my fingerless gloves for real gloves and remembered that I can’t really use my iPhone when gloves are on.   Not a huge deal, I’m cool with not checking emails when I’m outside, but this product caught my eye:

SmarTouch gloves!   The little pads on the fingers still let you get your swipe on.   Genius!   I’m sure they’ve been around forever but when I saw these yesterday it made my day.   If winter is for real about staying in the Capital Region, I may splurge on a pair of these.

Despite the chilly temps I’ll still make a smoothie to go this morning.   I’m going to try my own creation and hope it doesn’t suck too badly.

1 cup chocolate soy milk

2 handfuls of spinach

1 tablespoon of almond butter

1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed

maybe half a banana if it needs firming up and of course some ice cubes.

I’m in the mood for something chocolatey so we’ll see if this hits the spot.   Stay warm!

 

i live there!

I was watching some Law & Order episode last night and Albany was mentioned.   Always makes me smile, I know that’s kind of creepy in reference to Law & Order but I mean generally when Albany is mentioned in shows or movies it makes me smile.    The Law & Order(s) seem to throw out an Albany mention every two episodes.


What other tv shows and movies use Albany?   I’m not talking about things filmed in Albany, no, no, no.   Just shows and films that mention Albany (or the greater Capital Region.)   I’ll definitely need your help with this.

Will & Grace instantly pops into mind (Grace was from Schenectady.)

The Office had an Albany branch, right?

I know Four Christmases mentioned “tropical Albany.”   Hey it’s pretty tropical when it’s 41 on December 14!

I was drinking wine when I watched Water for Elephants but I swear I heard Robert Pattinson say Albany, incorrectly.   Did I wine dream that?

Because I’m a nerd, I’m totally going to make a big list of Albany mentions, this is a good start.   What else mentions Albany?   Hit me with what you remember!   If I hit my highest geeky capabilities I might even edit them all together.   Seriously.   Biggest.  Nerd.   Ever.   But always a fan of Albany.

slacklining the 518

I may not fully understand my little twin bro’s slacklining obsession, but even I have to admit this is a pretty cool picture.

fresh healthy and a fortune cookie

I had a quick appointment at my dentist (the greatest dentist ever Dr. Kendra Zappia) and was in the same area as one of my favorite spots, Fresh Healthy Cafe at Crossgates. LOVE this place, their name says it all. I ordered the Extreme Veggie Wrap and Mango Mania smoothie:

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I drank most of the smoothie on the way back to my office (with an energy fortifier)

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The extrmeme veggie wrap is amaze:

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I make a little adjustment to my wrap, no feta, vinagrette or olives (I add in mozzarella) CHOMP:::CHOMP:::CHOMP!

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Mmmmmm. So good ! I only get to eat at Fresh Healthy Cafe every few months so it’s a nice treat. Fresh Healthy Cafe is in Crossgates on the lower level just outside of Dick’s.

Hey, have you ever inherited office space ? At my office we have cubes, it’s a sea of cubes. I definitely make my space my own, but there are remnants from previous dwellers in the cube, like this fortune:

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I don’t know who put it there but I’ll often look up and wonder if they taped it above the desk as inspiration or if they just found it funny. Ever find something from a previous office dweller ?

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