The Battle and The War
WOW – if you need something to smile about, simply read the responses to my Stonyfield Farms “What Makes You Happy?” giveaway. Amazing!
I finally got down to business this evening (why, oh why do I wait until 4 PM to start being productive) and was especially excited when my night class got canceled. More time for the book!
My calf feels pretty good. No activity on it, but I think I’m going to be set for the races this weekend. Trust me, I really, really want to run both races, However, even if I cannot do the Half and 10K, it will be fine. I know this because Morgan sent me a sweet Operation Beautiful-style note this morning! 
I know she is right – the Disney Marathon is the WAR, and these races following up to it are just “for fun.” Well, it’s all for fun, but the marathon is what “counts” in my eyes the most. Morgan’s sweet note totally made my morning, and she helped me keep it all in perspective!
I tackled some majorly amazing snacks this afternoon, including 1/2 a cantaloupe:
Yogurt, raspberries, and granola:
Dinner was excellent. I made it on the fly because I was in work mode! I stuffed a Flat Out Wrap with Israeli Cous Cous:
Grapes:
Salad:
You know what I love? The sound of a quiet house, Maggie snoring gently, rain pitter-pattering against the window, and my keyboard click-click-clicking. Life is good, blogworld. Life is good.
Good night!
Posted by: Caitlin 44 comments
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on Nov 10th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
life IS good.
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on Nov 10th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
Its so funny that I was just going to comment exactly what the Jessica above commented! I guess there’s something in a name.
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on Nov 10th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
I love this post because I think we fail to savor the moments when life is good and focus too much on those moments in life that fall in the other category. Life is good; enjoy!
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on Nov 10th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Quiet is good
I need to get a canteloupe! It would make it feel more like Summer than it actually is
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on Nov 10th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
I love a quiet house
It doesn’t happen very often… so I relish it 
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on Nov 10th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
glad you are enjoying life
jenna
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on Nov 10th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
I need to be working tonight too, but the computer is really distracting
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on Nov 10th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Life is good indeed.
Is it weird that when I saw the canteloupe, and then the yogurt bowl, my first thought was, “mmm, yogurt IN a canteloupe bowl would be really good”?
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Caitlin Reply:
November 10th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
ive had this! its a good combo!!!
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Julie @savvyeats Reply:
November 10th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Love this combo! Cantaloupe + yogurt + granola? Yes please!
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on Nov 10th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
Way to accentuate the positive, Caitlin!!
Oh, and those raspberries look perfect!
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on Nov 10th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
slow and steady wins the race
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on Nov 10th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
You know what, life IS good.. thanks for the reminder, Caitlin!
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on Nov 10th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Ha, that ending was so cute! I too looove the sound of rain. But, there definitely isn’t ANY in arizona right now!!
And that wrap and cantaloupe sound soooo good right now, so good.
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on Nov 10th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
With your new camera, even your “dinners on the fly” look amazingly pretty!
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on Nov 10th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Puppy snores are the best
Cute note, have a great night!
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on Nov 10th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Ha! Your night sounds just like mine! Only in addition to the rain pitter-pattering, and the key board clickin I have two snorers next to me. My dog AND my husband
Thanks for the reminder that life is good!
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on Nov 10th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Sounds like a magical evening. And thanks for the israeli couscous idea. I’ve had a box in the pantry for a while now with no ideas. Your din-din looks lovely.
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on Nov 10th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
I love that you got a good note Operation Beautiful style. So sweet
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on Nov 10th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
I don’t blame you. I signed up for a 15k in December and I am petrified that I am not going to be ready. I haven’t run that far in at least 7 years. But, you can do it. Your calf will be fine and you will make it through. Also, I think you should run in the toga.
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on Nov 10th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
See how I was so hyped up for the message that I forgot the “L” . . . oopsie! I thought Caitlin could use a dose of her own medicine in pure OB style
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on Nov 10th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Life is good. I need a training goal, but just floating around. I don’t do well w/o structure and this is stressing me out, but just not inspired by any races. Your calf WILL get better run the 10k if nothing else and remember that Disney IS The big deal save yourself for that. I DNF a race because I was feeling like I was heading toward injury and Nike was my war.
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on Nov 10th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
I just have to say that that first picture of you doing the yoga pose on your yoga, toga, yogurt post is beautiful
That wrap actually looks so good. I’ve never tried Israeli couscous before.
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on Nov 10th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Caitlin, I want to thank you for your recent post sharing your experience “adopting” (sponsoring) a child from Children International. Your post inspired me to do the same! And it feels so good.
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caitlin Reply:
November 10th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
YAY i am so happy!
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on Nov 10th, 2009 at 11:30 pm
Haha that’s sweet (even if she did spell your name wrong!). I love these operation beautiful notes, looking forward to the book! Do you know where/when it will be available?
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caitlin Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 8:41 am
yes, august 2010 in bookstores everywhere! (well, america)
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on Nov 10th, 2009 at 11:42 pm
Life is good, isn’t it?!
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on Nov 10th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
What a delightful note!
She’s totally right!
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on Nov 11th, 2009 at 1:12 am
Your food pics look so AMAZING with your new camera. I bet you have been playing with those settings a lot!
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on Nov 11th, 2009 at 1:33 am
What a sweet and thought gesture to write you that note
I wish I could relax and listen to the rain outside but this is my first ‘Winter’ in LA and I am waiting for the rain!!
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on Nov 11th, 2009 at 2:04 am
Beautiful pics today!
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on Nov 11th, 2009 at 6:49 am
I love your Mediterranean inspired meal. Good luck on your “battles” this weekend!
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on Nov 11th, 2009 at 6:51 am
I totally agree with Megan – keep your eyes on the marathon prize! That’s what you are really working toward.
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on Nov 11th, 2009 at 7:05 am
I agree
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on Nov 11th, 2009 at 7:42 am
I personally love the flat out wrap and Israeli couscous combo. It’s actually packed for my lunch today.
I love to be at home and listen to the rain outside. I just hate when it’s raining in the morning when I need to get up and out of bed for work!
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on Nov 11th, 2009 at 7:44 am
I do love to hear the rain but it keeps me from walking on mornings like this, I told myself I would never walk in the rain….
BUT LIFE is REALLY GOOD…we are so blessed with what we have that we forget about the little things.
you will be ready for the big one.
KEEP your chin up….
as the bible says….run the race “of life” with intergerty…..(as paraphrased by Jessica)
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on Nov 11th, 2009 at 7:53 am
Sometimes ya just gotta roll with when you feel productive:)
Morgan was right – Disney is the war, and you’re going to rick it!
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on Nov 11th, 2009 at 7:55 am
I love the sounds of rain pitter-patter on the windows and roof as well as the sound of typing. I also love the sound of my cats upstairs – they sound like elephants when they are playing.
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caitlin Reply:
November 11th, 2009 at 8:42 am
i like this comment – it was poetic.
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on Nov 11th, 2009 at 8:29 am
the sound of rain is so relaxing! sometimes it’s all you need to make you smile
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on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:13 am
Beautiful photos! Wish I could find time to sit down and learn how to use my camera!
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on Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:05 am
Your pictures are GORGEOUS! And I agree, life is good. Even though there’s tons of stress from school, in general, it’s good. I’m lucky that I even have the opportunity to go to college, and learn about what I want to learn about.
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on Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:35 am
I hust have to tell you that your pictures are looking REALLY GOOD with your new camera!!! =)
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