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In and Out Burger - Don't Believe the Hype?

Just spent like 25 plus minutes in a complicated drive thru waiting on my In and Out Burger experience. I am not one for hype but those endless lines jamming up traffic would indicate that this burger is the closest to heaven a mouth can get, right?

WRONG!

The bun was too chewy. The burger meat was like an old-fashioned burger. That part wasn't bad. The onion was a slice of a raw yellow one not red like most onions on burgers. There was something akin to Big Mac sauce slathered on that aforementioned chewy bun.

No bueno.

I feel as if In and Out owes me gas money for sitting in that line for that incredibly mediocre meal.

Perhaps my expectations were too high. Closest to heaven a mouth can get? Sheesh.

I will thank In and Out Burger for pushing me closer to the meatless Daniel Fast. So, um, thanks for that.

Have you been to Cali, had an In and Out Burger?

What did you experience? I was underwhelmed.

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Eat the Cake Anna Mae! Ok, Not So Much Cake Anna Mae

I really need to stop judging people based off of small actions. However, I find it annoying when people behave like greedy horders.

I had an extra cake left over from an event so I decided to take it in to work. After everyone in my department had eaten their fill, I invited some peole from another department to have the rest of the cake.

Why did Anna Mae Bulluck, go grab like two extra slices of cake, before the others could get some. I mean like really thick 3 inches across slabs. Now don't get me wrong. I am not watching what people eat if I invite them to dinner. Eat until your head explodes for all I care. I just though this was an odd behavior - for an adult.

What does it all mean? Maybe Anna just really likes cake. *shrugs shoulders*

Not that this has anything to do with a real person, it actually does, but would you date someone 8 years your junior? Would you hang out with him? Would you go to his church if he invited you?

Just questions? No, really, would you? lol

Bionic Dresses and Other Reasons To Work Out

Some people have a certain weight they would like to attain or a certain outfit they would like to fit. I have a state of being I would like to reach.

I want to be bionic.

Not in a robotic, uncanny valley sort of way but femininely superhuman.

I used to feel bionic. I would put on a dress back when I was a size 10-11 and short circuits. lol

This dress is BIONIC! 

That is my goal when working out and eating from this day forward.

Once I am stopping traffic again with one strut down a side walk, leaping over haters in a single bound, and catching fish without hooks, I will have reached my goal.

Until then. . .

Ramen Noodle Recipes - #1

I decided this week, I will switch things up a bit. Each day, I will post a budget recipe or tip. You may add your versions in the comments.

I know we are all familiar with Ramen Noodles. Many a college microwave have experienced the late night nuking the salty dish. I know many people who put their spin on the dish. I try to make it a bit healthier by adding some veggies.

Check this one out.

Ramen Noodles with Spinach

1 package of Ramen Noodles

1/2 cup of frozen spinach

1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper

1 tbsp of red wine vinegar

Throw all of it into a pot and boil until desired tenderness is reached. The vinegar an cayenne pepper can be added afterwards as a garnish. Delish!

Some of you may prefer to substitute the cayenne pepper and vinegar for hot sauce but the noodles are uber salty already and hot sauce just adds to the sodium content. You can create the same effect with cayenne and vinegar.

Blogging Is So Like Exercise. . .

. . .it's so hard to start back up after a long break, but it feels so good after you're done.

**WARNING**This post is filled with odds and ends.

I completed my semester. Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2 "A's" and a "B". One more semester people and it's a wrap.

Was at the grocery store and saw the foxiest sixty-ish year old woman alive. She had on a fur coat, mini-skirt, high- heels, and a head wrap. I wanted to yell at her, "Momma, you betta weeerrrkkk!!!!"

Where is Usher? Why isn't he singing songs? I am so sick of these new R&B guys with whiny voices and no abs!!!! LOL!

I am really feeling working out at the "real" gym. Since school is out, I am gonna try to go more than twice a week.

I was gonna do a post about the "Michaeljacksonfication" of Sammy Sosa, but every time I look at this picture, I get grossed out.

 

So is Vivica Fox dating 50 cent again? If so, why? Didn't he totally diss her on Howard Stern or something?

Anyway, what's up in your world?
 

Reflections, Questions and Musings

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I twittered about this yesterday but . . . 

I was walking with my work out buddy when we spot a couple (Asian) pushing twins in a double stroller. We both remark to the couple how beautiful their twins are. The buddy takes it a step further, stopping in front of the carriage, touching the baby's legs and speaking to them.

I wouldn't do it but whatever.

Then something strange and immensely embarrassing happened. My buddy starts bowing and saying "Konichiwa" over and over. The couple smiled self-consciously and I walked away in shame.

I tried to explain to the buddy how completely inappropriate it was to do that. She then says, no that's what they say in their language. I say, okay but you don't know if they are Japanese, Chinese, Korean or what. She then says, yes I do. I can tell by looking at them. She then gives me a list of BS stereotypes on how to tell Asians apart.

Now I am skeptical to this chick intelligence level. I am trying not to be so harsh on people, I am actively trying to make new friends. However, this kind of blatant ignorance that peripherally embarrasses me is unacceptable.

I skipped today's walk. Needed a break. I want to keep up the workouts and having a workout buddy is motivational but this kind of thing cannot happen again.

What would you do?

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It kinda sucks that you can't see the stars from the moon. I know you are thinking what the heck are you talking about? But that's the reason given why the footage of the first lunar landing has a black sky in the background. The light reflecting from the moon does not allow the stars to be seen. Just a thought that entered my mind as I stood on my balcony trying to glimpse stars that were camouflaged by the city's lights.

Now I am wondering what else is being camoflauged by the glaring lights of life.

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Recommend a good blog in the comments. It can be yours or someone else's. I am looking to add some new ones to the blogroll.

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Peace!

The Collage

1. Did any of you see Star Jones on Oprah? Has Star truly been humbled? IDK but she deserves a break. Celebrities have done far worse and have been forgiven.

Listen to her former co-hosts being catty and pretty mean:

2. I am in the midst of two final project, one due Monday the other Tuesday, hence the sparse postings. I will update a few before going on vacay.

3. Do black girls and red lipstick mix? I was over at Lyfe Symplified and she had a wonderful blog post about how wearing red lipstick affected her day.

I have had one experience with red lipstick. My cousin and I were on our way to church. My lips were chapped but the only thing I had in my purse was a red lipstick sample from the Avon my sister was selling. So I used it.

Apparently, my Jezebel makeup was so distracting a few of the older women had to tell me about it after church. Seriously.

I know I am cute but dang. Can red liptsick really cause riots? LOL

I don't know but I may have to try it out again just to see if I still got it.

Yes, Another Michelle Obama Post

I can't help it, she inspires me.

First Lady O is on the cover of People Magazine looking amazing. Take note Annie Liebowitz.  

In the article, First Lady O states that she and her husband workout every single day. And so must I.

So, I set out today for my walk/jog and I realized I had reached a milestone. I actually jogged an entire block without stopping or getting winded. Don't laugh. It's really a milestone for someone who thought jogging was an impossibility.

I must admit I had slacked off on working out but I have been eating fairly well. I recently put on a skirt I had hanging in my closet that had not fit for months. I barely got it on. A week later, I reached for it and it fit with ease.

So feeling particularly daring, I hopped on the scale when I got home. I had not lost a pound but considering I had not exercised, I thought that was pretty good. It means I have not gained a pound.

My mentor Michelle exercises everyday and so will I. I will update my progress next week.

**sidenote** To answer criticism that she has not worn a black designer (I'm guessing), the dress Michelle is sporting is by Tracy Reese, an African American.

 

Look at her freaking arms!

On Dieting

I was reading online about a Depression Diet. This article describes how food choices affect your mood. By changing what you eat you can positively affect your mood and improve your life.

I have noticed that when I eat candy or high sugar foods, I can get antsy, agitated, and anxious. I then notice that if I exercise or eat a salad or something light for dinner I sleep better and feel better.

I am going to stop eating sugar and refined foods for a week and report my results.

If you have made similar changes and would like to add your experience, please leave a comment or email me at Talulazoeappleyahoo.com