I’m Stuck in a Glass Case of Emotion

on February 26, 2009

Anchorman! Anyone, anyone?

OK – so it’s technically my "Friday" and all I want is to be DONE with work. I finally got my Internet working again (yay) so I’m trucking along. Can’t wait to call quitting time!

I have been sups hungry all morning. I snacked on an orange…

And a "green monster."

My green smoothie contained 3/4 cup skim milk and spinach. MMMM. The Husband said I’m suffering from a Liver Chi deficiency (don’t ask me to explain what that means, I’m not the Oriental Medicine doctor), so I’m trying to boost my iron intake.

Lunch was a simple wrap and a side of steamed broc.

My wrap contained chicken deli meat, pickles, and more spinach. I feel like I’m turning green.

Plus, some granola and yogurt, which finally satisfied my hunger.

Did you know that the Average American….

Is middle class and works in an office, retail store, or hospital.
Owns a pet.
Watches 151 hours of television a month.
Earns $28,000 a year at the age of 25 and $42,000 at the age of 65.
Has some college education but not a degree.
Will be married and divorced at least once in their lifetime.
Owns their own home.

{ 34 comments }

Erica February 26, 2009, 11:22 am
hahaha love Anchorman! Yayy for lots of green- your body loves you for it 😉 Interesting facts.
Anna February 26, 2009, 11:25 am
whoa that is a scary amount of TV. I think I average 5 hours per month? Because don’t have a TV in my dorm room!
Brandi February 26, 2009, 11:26 am
yay for getting internet back!

that’s a lot of tv!
Emily February 26, 2009, 11:27 am
Yum! I had oranges today, too!

Your green smoothie looks good. Do you add anything in addition to milk and spinach?
fitforfree February 26, 2009, 11:28 am
Same ? as Emily: is the milk/spinach combo sweet enough as is?

Those TV stats are depressing!! Think what you could do with that many hours of running, or practicing an instrument, or volunteering . . .
balanceisbest February 26, 2009, 11:30 am
Interesting facts – salaries are pretty depressing. How can people own (and keep up) a home on that income?!

Thanks for the comment yesterday, you DID make me laugh. AND there may have been some truth to your explanation – who knows! Thanks again!!!

Kaneil, balanceisbest

OH and I am SOOOOO amazed by the Gasparilla races this weekend. You will do GREAT! Just keep your pace…the mere fact of finishing is impressive enough!
choco9 February 26, 2009, 11:32 am
Caitlin,

You are just a woman. With a small brain. It’s science.

🙂
peanutbutterandjuli February 26, 2009, 11:32 am
The title of your blog popped up on my Google Reader and I almost snorted my coffee. Which would have been bad for many reasons, one of which I’m sneaking it in the library right now…

I need to hop on this green smoothie train, although they look scary!

Thanks for those facts 🙂 So crazy and interesting.
Betsy February 26, 2009, 11:32 am
Oh man I would not want half of those things considered “average”… yikes!
Caitlin at Healthy Tipping Point February 26, 2009, 11:33 am
the spinach smoothie tastes OK with just skim and spinach. it kind of tastes the way you would expect it to taste — i.e. not sweet.
Nicole (anotheronebitesthecrust.wordpress.com) February 26, 2009, 11:33 am
I’m loving all the green food 😀
Caitlin at Healthy Tipping Point February 26, 2009, 11:34 am
choco9 – scotch, scotch, scotch, swimming around, in my belly.
Dori February 26, 2009, 11:41 am
I’m iron deficient, which is surprising considering all I eat is protein! Interesting about the money the average American makes – then again the average American doesn’t live in NYC!
Missy February 26, 2009, 11:43 am
Love the wrap! Those fun facts just made me feel much better about my salary!
BOBBI McCORMICK February 26, 2009, 11:49 am
that is my favorite Will Farrel quote ever …..
Leah February 26, 2009, 12:01 pm
A green monster!!!

What a great lunch!

Happy “Friday” hehe 🙂
choco9 February 26, 2009, 12:12 pm
It’s a formidable scent. It stings the nostrils. I’m gonna be honest with you, Brian, that smells like pure gasoline.

Okay I’ll stop. I have to go put some Sex Panther on and get going.

Caitlin you are the balls.
alessa February 26, 2009, 12:19 pm
i hope i dont get divorced. 🙁

you are motivating me to boost my spinach intake.. i know its necessary!
Runeatrepeat February 26, 2009, 12:34 pm
Anchorman is one of my faves!
Danielle February 26, 2009, 1:01 pm
That is so much TV! Wow, I guess I shouldn’t be shocked but I am.
Matt February 26, 2009, 1:16 pm
Enjoy your “Friday”!
sara February 26, 2009, 1:30 pm
wow … i guess i’m only average in one regard (that i work in a hospital).

good luck with Gasparilla this weekend! 🙂
Tina February 26, 2009, 1:32 pm
Those stats are crazy! Especially the salary versus owning a home!
foodsthatfit February 26, 2009, 2:55 pm
That is a lot of t.v. Although I would be scared to know how much time I spend on the computer, the time goes by so quickly blogging!
Marian's eats February 26, 2009, 3:05 pm
turning green? me too! I think I’m liking it though:)
skinnyrunner.com February 26, 2009, 3:21 pm
interesting about the “Average” american. good lord i hope i dont watch that much tv, but i probly do!
jenngirl February 26, 2009, 4:12 pm
haha OMG I love that Anchorman quote!! I love lamp.

Those stats are quite interesting…especially the college degree one.

Happy Thursday!! 🙂
Anonymous February 26, 2009, 4:19 pm
Hi Caitlin!

I am looking for advice. I’ve decided to really buckle down and start losing weight. I am going home for spring break this week, and I was wondering what kind of food to bring back for my dorm room, that is healthy but won’t spoil. I want to try and stay away from carbs, but the only healthy snacks that will keep in my room i can think of are bars and cereal. And I don’t like to have too many bars , bc in the past I’ve had a couple incidents of binging that I am ashamed of

sorry if that was like TMO.. but any advice would be great thanks!
ksgoodeats February 26, 2009, 4:22 pm
Ah the average American facts are kind of scary! I mean, that’s a whole lot of TV!!

I’ve tried to watch Anchorman three times now but I always fall asleep!
Janet February 26, 2009, 4:28 pm
I’m a fan of all the green! 😉

Wow, the statistics about Americans makes me very thankful for my life!
Mica February 26, 2009, 4:59 pm
Oh, Caitlin. You’re so wise…like a miniature Buddha…covered in hair.

(Please tell me you get that reference and don’t think I just insulted you.)
Every Gym's Nightmare February 26, 2009, 5:12 pm
its my friday too!

wow- nuts stats. I dont feel so bad about my salalry anymore either 😉

Kelly Turner
http://www.everygymsnightmare.com
teacherwoman February 26, 2009, 6:54 pm
Very interesting stats on the Average American!
Caitlin at Healthy Tipping Point February 26, 2009, 8:05 pm
anon – hey there! let me think about my own dorm days… i did eat a lot of cereal! but i also did weekly shopping trips for yogurt, deli meat, string cheese, bread, and veggies. i’d store them in a small dorm fridge, and it was great. i think other good options are organic canned soups (lentil has a lot of protein), nuts, etc. you can even make sweet potatoes and black beans in the microwave! if you get a hand blender, you could make fruit smoothies or protein shakes!

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