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June 16, 2009

De-fense (Clap Clap)

My online work just keeps piling on and on! I get so many emails each day that when I miss a day “in the office” I have a ton to sort through and respond to. So I spent over two hours this morning just catching up!

A Lesson In Defensive Driving

When I was learning to drive 10 years ago my dad used to lecture me on defensive driving. “You have to assume the other people aren’t going to know the rules and make mistakes.” You can bet I was rolling my eyes back then, but he was right. Today on my bike I was crossing an intersection and I always look both ways even if it says “walk” and make eye contact with each drive. This lady making a right hand turn totally didn’t stop or look and if I hadn’t slowed down to make sure, she would have hit me. Drive defensively at ALL TIMES!! (That goes for you too Matt!)

So I biked to the gym – 15 minutes there – and spend 30 glorious minutes sweating on the stepmill. Then I did a little stat bike to cool down and ended with 15 minutes of total body weights.

And I came home to this:

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A Hugh Jass salad of:

  • Mixed greens tossed in balsamic, olive oil, and lime juice
  • Peppers
  • Carrot
  • ~1/3 cup pinto beans tossed in cilantro pesto
  • ~2-3 tbsp goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • Almonds
  • Raisins

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And this beauty on the side

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New Breathe Post: Are You Hungry?

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And check out this awesome site for readers: DailyLit. They email or RSS you pieces of a book day by day (at your chosen pace) so you can read them on the go. Some of the newer ones cost, but they have all the classics for free (Lots of Jane Austin in the romance section!). And lots of newer health books too, including cookbooks.

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I’m finishing up some stuff here (BLOG SUMMIT!!) and then headed to work. I’m working from 4-9pm tonight and helping give a presentation in north Charlotte. Dinner is up in the air but I will be packing snacks 🙂

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  1. Allison K says

    June 16, 2009 at 2:16 pm

    I can’t wait to hear the details of the blog summit…even though I can’t make it!

    Reply
  2. tina says

    June 16, 2009 at 2:16 pm

    I am such a defensive driver!!! I don’t trust anyone on the road except myself!

    Reply
  3. brandi says

    June 16, 2009 at 2:23 pm

    that’s so scary! I’m glad you didn’t get hit!

    I can’t wait to hear about the summit – I’m hoping i can be there (whenever it is) and afford it!

    Reply
  4. Amy says

    June 16, 2009 at 2:26 pm

    Hey Kath,

    That drive defensively message reaaally ‘hits’ home for me because I follow it religiously, and I was still was hit by a car while biking!

    I was going across a crosswalk and when I was hit and THE DRIVER HAD SIGNALED ME TO CROSS! Luckily I had only minor injuries but goodness, now I don’t even go when cars give me a wave.

    Thanks for the reminder – saaafety first (cheesy as it sounds).

    Amy

    Reply
  5. Sues says

    June 16, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    Glad you’re OK! I totally feel you on the needing to catch up on online stuff. Well, most of my work is online, but I have SO many e-mails and stuff I need to go through; I need a whole 24 hours to get organized!

    DailyLit looks awesome!

    Reply
  6. Linda says

    June 16, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    I’m so glad to hear you’re ok. I get mad when I see cars make the right hand turns w/o pausing to check if there are pedestrians or cyclists on the crosswalk. I make an effort to come to a full stop so that I can look both ways first, but always seem like I get honked at by pushy drivers in the cars behind me.

    Reply
  7. Rose says

    June 16, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    Daily Lit? That sounds genius to me! Thanks for the head’s up 🙂

    Reply
  8. Amanda in Pittsburgh says

    June 16, 2009 at 2:32 pm

    YAY summit!! :o)

    Reply
  9. Nanette says

    June 16, 2009 at 2:32 pm

    Glad you were being a defensive driver/rider!

    Meant to ask you the other day, what kind of camera is it that you use for all of your blog pics?

    Reply
  10. Katherine says

    June 16, 2009 at 2:34 pm

    I love DailyLit!! It’s such a great way of catching up on so many of the classics I didn’t read in school 🙂

    Reply
  11. Nanette says

    June 16, 2009 at 2:34 pm

    Nevermind, I found it on the FAQ page!

    Reply
  12. Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says

    June 16, 2009 at 2:37 pm

    YIKES! Be careful on that bike Kath! It’s so true that you can never trust other drivers. You never know what they’re thinking or what they’ll do next. Glad you were thinking ahead!

    AWESOME summer salad Kath. Loving that nutty additions. Have wonderful evening at work!

    Reply
  13. Victoria says

    June 16, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    I deal with that all the time when I’m running in our neighborhood! People just do not pay attention.

    Reply
  14. Mom says

    June 16, 2009 at 2:39 pm

    I’m glad you listened to your dad. Please be careful!!!!!

    Reply
  15. Moran (The Running Addict) says

    June 16, 2009 at 2:45 pm

    Thanks for the link!
    And I am SO jealous of the watermelon!

    Reply
  16. Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says

    June 16, 2009 at 2:45 pm

    Wow! Luckily you were paying attention. How scary!!!

    Lunch looks fab…hope the rest of your day is safe and fabulous!

    Reply
  17. Priyanka says

    June 16, 2009 at 2:47 pm

    Good that you payed attention. Be careful and thanks for the dailylit link!!

    Reply
  18. Julie says

    June 16, 2009 at 2:50 pm

    Scary!!! My husband was in NYC on a business trip and crossed the street on a green cross sign and a driver ran the light and ran him over. Brain surgery, multiple broken bones, and months of rehab later he’s doing ok, but it’s no joke. Cars need to be mindful of others who share the road; both on bikes and on foot. It only takes a moment of distraction to take a human life.

    Thanks for the reminder, Kath.

    Julie

    Reply
  19. rhodeygirl says

    June 16, 2009 at 2:50 pm

    Of course my fiance, man who knows everyone, has a wedding the weekend of the blog summit that we have to go to in NJ. I am going to try and come up for part of it. Can’t wait to hear the details/location etc!

    Reply
  20. Megan (The Runner's Kitchen) says

    June 16, 2009 at 2:51 pm

    I have had many close encounters with careless drivers. Better to go slow and be safe than sorry. Love your big salad lunch!!

    Reply
  21. rhodeygirl says

    June 16, 2009 at 2:52 pm

    also p.s. i am feeling “hungry” right now and although I know hunger is not an emergency I want an extra snack STAT!

    Reply
  22. Danielle says

    June 16, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    Ha my dad always talked about Defensive driving, but it is super important.

    Reply
  23. Nicole says

    June 16, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    I definitely ride defensively when I’m on my bike. There are just too many careless drivers not to 🙁

    Reply
  24. sue says

    June 16, 2009 at 3:00 pm

    glad you’re okay! i can’t wait to hear more about the blog summit!

    Reply
  25. april says

    June 16, 2009 at 3:25 pm

    What a pretty salad ! I’ve never tried cottage cheese in a salad but I have to!

    Reply
  26. JENNA says

    June 16, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    Great piece of driving advice! it can be so scary out there! people are in their own worlds some days!!

    your watermelon looks so juicy! I’m craving it like mad now!

    Reply
  27. Gillian says

    June 16, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    I live downtown Toronto and walk to work now and previously rode my bike when I was a bit further from work (obvy not in the winter time – Toronto winter is SANS fun for bike riding) and there are soooo many times that I wish I could kick/throw something at a car/driver for being a flipping IDIOT and not using their heads and almost hitting me when I have the right of way!

    That watermelon looks deeeelish’

    Reply
  28. Nicole (dishin') says

    June 16, 2009 at 3:53 pm

    Yikes! Glad you’re ok. Sharing the road can be scary.

    The salad looks delish – especially with goat cheese on top!

    Reply
  29. Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says

    June 16, 2009 at 4:08 pm

    Bad drivers are probably my #1 pet peeve!! No excuse for being careless with lives. 😡

    That watermelon pyramid looks soo cool!

    Jenn

    Reply
  30. Mary says

    June 16, 2009 at 4:25 pm

    Your dad’s advice reminds me of what my dad told me the day I started driving: “Always imagine every other driver is out to kill you.” Kinda brutal to be telling a 15 year old, I know, but it’s a great way to put defensive driving in perspective.

    Reply
  31. Jen says

    June 16, 2009 at 4:35 pm

    Riding on sidewalks is also breaking the rules.

    Reply
  32. Richard says

    June 16, 2009 at 4:41 pm

    OK. Here’s my theory. I’ve only been reading your blog for a few weeks now (love your food photos!) but could it be that you’ve lost SO much weight over the last few years with good eating that drivers can’t see you anymore?

    Reply
  33. Sarah (LovIN My Tummy) says

    June 16, 2009 at 4:46 pm

    Thanks for the link love, Kath! I just finished my own Hugh Jass. That sounds weird…

    Reply
  34. Ana says

    June 16, 2009 at 4:48 pm

    wow that is one Hugh Jass! Looks delish

    Reply
  35. Kailey says

    June 16, 2009 at 4:59 pm

    this post is great because its true. A girl at my school just died in a car accident because she didn’t look before to her right before turning :\ she was only 16, which is just so sad. I think its great advice to drive like a defensive driver!

    Reply
  36. K says

    June 16, 2009 at 5:09 pm

    YIKES! Glad you’re okay!! DailyLit sounds like a great website – thanks for the tip!

    Reply
  37. Help Meghan Run says

    June 16, 2009 at 5:17 pm

    Glad you’re being careful! Riding my bike in my big city scares me. :/ I made an oatmeal pancake yesterday, and it was DELICIOUS! You should make one again. 🙂 Check it out on my blog.

    HelpMeghanRun.com

    Reply
  38. MarathonVal says

    June 16, 2009 at 5:26 pm

    Thanks for listing that Lit website! That sounds awesome, I’m going to check it out right now! 🙂

    Reply
  39. Angie says

    June 16, 2009 at 5:40 pm

    Beautiful salad!

    Good luck with the presentation tonight!!

    Reply
  40. Michele | aka Raw Juice Girl says

    June 16, 2009 at 5:43 pm

    I’m so glad that lady didn’t hit you! Good for you for being so cautious–thanks to your dad. 😉

    That salad looks yummy!! And that’s a pretty bowl.

    *smiles*
    Michele

    Reply
  41. Lynette says

    June 16, 2009 at 6:01 pm

    That was a wonderful looking salad – anything with goat cheese has my vote. Glad you weren’t hurt today!

    Reply
  42. Tammy says

    June 16, 2009 at 6:22 pm

    Where do you come up with these salads? I love the combos! 🙂

    Reply
  43. Vanessa (Last Night's Leftovers) says

    June 16, 2009 at 6:44 pm

    People can be so ridiculous when they’re driving, Glad you weren’t hurt!

    Reply
  44. Stacey says

    June 16, 2009 at 6:44 pm

    Haha, Hugh Jass… 🙂

    One time Jas was cycling and this guy totally cut him off when he had the right away! It made me so mad, but I try to keep my mouth shut 🙂

    Yay for Blogger Summit, can’t wait to hear more details! It’s looking like there is a pretty good chance I’ll be there!!

    Reply
  45. Libby says

    June 16, 2009 at 6:55 pm

    My hubby rides a motorbike and they are taught to assume that EVERYONE on the road is out to get them :-). I guess you need to take the same approach on any bike.

    Libby

    Reply
  46. Lauren says

    June 16, 2009 at 7:09 pm

    I feel the same way when I miss a day of the norm- I feel all out of place until I get myself entirely caught up.

    Kath, I wish that I could share some of my bountiful kale crop with you. I grew it this year and have so much of it, I can hardly keep up with it. Sadly, I don’t think it would ship too well or else I would be sending you a package of my freshly grown kale. 🙂

    Have a great night at work.

    Reply
  47. Shannon (The Daily Balance) says

    June 16, 2009 at 7:21 pm

    thanks for sharing the DailyLit! – Love it!

    Also love cottage cheese with salad – why don’t people use it more often — or on menus?! so yum!

    Reply
  48. Christina says

    June 16, 2009 at 7:37 pm

    Good tip with the defensive driving. You have to be careful out there, especially on bikes! And the Daily Lit thing sounds awesome, I’ll definitely be checking it out!

    Reply
  49. Melissa @ For the Love of Health says

    June 16, 2009 at 7:51 pm

    There are so many morons on the road! It’s quite scary actually. Good call on being alert at all times 🙂

    I love watermelon- the piece you had looks sooooooo juicy!

    Reply
  50. haya (living and learning) says

    June 16, 2009 at 8:12 pm

    cars are scary! i feel much safer on my bike than i do when i’m walking because a) i can move much faster and b) i’m wearing a helmet (maybe i should start wearing protective walking gear??). seriously. i also have the “must make eye contact” rule before crossing roads because right-turners are CRAZY. half of them don’t even bother to look. sometimes i feel like i have pedestrian-rage in the mornings on my way to work.
    when i’m biking, crossing is a lot less dangerous because i’m actually on the road, not the sidewalk, so it’s much harder for cars to cut me off.

    Reply
  51. Mara @ What's for Dinner? says

    June 16, 2009 at 8:40 pm

    So glad you’re alright! I’ve been hit and almost hit while driving, and I’m a good driver…can’t even imagine how scary it is on a bike!!!

    Reply
  52. Danielle says

    June 16, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    Awesome Breathe post! I read it at the perfect time, too since I was feeling hungry but shouldn’t have been. 🙂

    Reply
  53. Kath says

    June 16, 2009 at 9:09 pm

    Julie ,
    I am so sorry about your husband’s accident. I hope he is doing better 🙁

    Lauren ,
    Wish you could email me some!!

    Kath

    Reply
  54. Adi (oatonomy.com) says

    June 16, 2009 at 9:45 pm

    Yup, I almost got hit tonight on my bike, by drivers who weren’t paying attention! Probably every other time I’m out, that happens. People can be pretty unobservant.

    I love that giganto wedge o’ watermelon. Yumm.

    Reply
  55. Spiceaholic says

    June 17, 2009 at 7:32 am

    Great Breathe article, and very timely!

    Thanks for posting the link to DailyLit, will have to check it out!

    Reply

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