Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Cats Can't Sword Fight

 Well, there really aren't too many updates with the Pollock family. Gary's had a couple of 3-4 day weekends since Christmas, so it was nice spending that extra time with him. His job is going well as usual. I'm so proud of all he does- he's the best. He still manages to come home and workout with me too- such a sweetie.


 We're also discovering new hobbies together as well. Gary, being Gary, likes swords. So, we bought practice swords and are going to start training in sword fighting (there are a lot of areas around here that train). So, why the heck not. Sounds fun- and it's a workout. Always good to learn something new (too much Highlander lately??).


No, cat. Not for you. There cannot be only one kitty in the end.


 They're cold steel and pretty nice- and obviously for practice. Gary's still on the hunt for a nice real sword though ("real" as in battle-ready). Of course you don't really want to ask the guy at the counter, "Can I kill anyone with that sword? I'll buy it!"  Anyway, I don't know a thing about sword fighting, but I guess it's time I learn. I think it would be fun for he and I to have an activity together like this.


 Anyway, today was good and productive and I'm happy. I spent all morning in the kitchen making Mexican sushi for Gary's potluck today at work. It's pretty delicious. You use tortillas and wrap up cream cheese, fat-free refried beans, a tad bit of salsa, bell pepper and onion, and chipotle peppers (the cream cheese, chipotles and salsa are blended together). Then I made a sauce with fresh cilantro leaves, lime juice and canola oil to pour over.  Here's the recipe: Mexican Sushi. I made half with chicken and the other half without meat for the vegetarians he works with.


Since I kind of munched throughout it, I considered it my breakfast and I took a 5.5 mile walk; and it was gorgeous. I spent probably a good chunk of time just sitting on a rock or bench totally zoning out at the ripples in the water. I'm glad that ice-rainy weather is over. Good to see 70's again.


Okay, that's all!









1 comment:

carrin said...

LOL you and Gary crack me up.
Do you carry pepper spray on those walks? I've been walking on weekends and walking on the treadmill in the evening after work. It's a start. You've inspired me. :)

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