Three posts in one day? Well that has happened in MONTHS! 
Breakfast was spicy oats (shocking, you had no idea that was coming, huh?!) 
I had a pretty busy morning – so no snacks – just right on to lunch:
It was the bottom of the barrel for most of my veggies – and my tomato was mealy! 
I had brought some hummus for a snack, but my friend had brought in my “cake mix with a can of pop” – so I just had to help myself to one of these pretty little cupcakes!
And right before the end of the day, I had an apple and orange, because I was planning on heading to the gym right after work.
My scheduled run was only 2 miles – so I had my mind set on trying to pound those out as quickly as possible. I’ve been getting faster, but my time evens out on my longer runs because I start off strong, and then slow down the longer I go. I’m happy with a 10 minute mile (that’s pretty fast for me) – so I set my goal for my 2 miles tonight at anything under 20 minutes. Funny things happen when you put your mind to it!
2 miles – 19:24
WOOHOO! 
To make things even better, when I came home – there was A PACKAGE SITTING ON THE KITCHEN TABLE! The lovely Miss Ashley at Daily Goods wanted to do an exchange – and I got my presents today! Just from reading Ashley’s blog, I know she is a very sweet and caring person, but now I have physical evidence that she is a wonderful, caring, generous, and sweet person! Look at what she sent!
- A beautiful card (which was GREEN!)
- Arnold Sandwich Thins (which started the whole thing! I can’t find them, and Ashley was kind enough to come up with the exchange idea)
- THE HOLIDAY CLIF BARS I HAVE BEEN ABSOLUTELY CRAVING!
- a GREEN keychain with my initial
- and a beautiful heart shaped stone that says Strength
Seriously?? How freaking wonderful and thoughtful is my package?!? Ashley – thank you so much, all the thought you put into the exchange was so sweet and just absolutely made my day!
After my experience with Gliding Calm tofu on Friday – I was determined to make it work. It smelled so AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS on Friday, and it broke my heart to have to throw it out because I burned it.
So I got out my block of tofu, and all the ingredients – and took another stab at it – this time, standing watch over the oven to make sure I did not burn it. The result?
TOFU PERFECTION!
On the side, I had an apple, and set it all up on the plate in Miss Gliding Calm fashion – my tribute to the genius who came up with this delicious tofu rub!
I love my Monday night TV – gotta go kiddos!
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I tried GC tofu for the first time yesterday and loved it too!
I hope you enjoy the sandwich thins! I like them a lot.
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By Laura on 01.27.09 4:03 am | Permalink
That is such an awesome package! Delicious! And love the tofu!
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By Sharon on 01.27.09 4:20 am | Permalink
genius?! you are so kind, lady!! ill add this post to the page as well!!!
that care package looks awesome!! i love arnold sandwich thins!!!
happy tuessssssday!
THANKS AGAIN FOR THE SHOUT OUTS! you are so so sweet!!
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By glidingcalm on 01.27.09 5:30 am | Permalink
Great work on the tofu! I haven’t made it in a while so I need to do that one day soon!
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By The Healthy Hostess on 01.27.09 11:44 am | Permalink
Great eats! I hate when my matos are mealy- yuck! What a sweet package! I haven’t tried any of those clifs yet but I think they’ve all received GREAT reviews! Have a nice Tuesday
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By Erica on 01.27.09 11:57 am | Permalink
It must be an Ohio thing because I have the worst time trying to find thins as well! I did find some at one random Giant Eagle but that’s it and I haven’t been back since!
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By Andrea (Off Her Cork) on 01.27.09 12:14 pm | Permalink
yay for not scorching the tofu!!!
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By Sarah on 01.27.09 2:20 pm | Permalink
What is it with us and our bad tomatoes yesterday
BOO!
Oh my gosh! What a fabulous package!! I think the midwest missed out on the seasonal clifs because I can’t find them here either! I hope you looooooove them all!!
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By ksgoodeats on 01.27.09 3:14 pm | Permalink
i loved everything so much! it was so fun doing this exchange with you
i was going to get something for Lando too but I had the same thoughts! lol. i’m glad you liked everything, i was hoping you would! let me know how you like the clifs and the sandwich thins! 
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By dailygoods on 01.27.09 3:34 pm | Permalink
i think a 10 minute mile is fast! good job and keep up the great work! i love your photos! they make me hungry
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By Gracefully on 01.27.09 4:54 pm | Permalink
There’s that gliding calm tofu again…I’ve got to give it a try!
To answer your question, I just cut the little stem off the figs and eat the rest. Allison, they are SO GOOD! Be brave, try one!
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By Andrea [bella eats] on 01.27.09 5:21 pm | Permalink
awesome on the running! i love my 10 minute mile – soon you’ll be doing 3 miles at under 30 mins! woohoo!
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By miss v on 01.27.09 7:20 pm | Permalink
I made the Gliding Calm tofu today and it was sooooo good. Glad you were able to enjoy the nonburnt version today.
Great job with the running, too.
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By Katie on 01.27.09 8:18 pm | Permalink
What a glorious trade! The GC tofu is flawless.
I think the spicy oats are your trademark girl!
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By Erin on 01.27.09 9:44 pm | Permalink
i have to try spicy oats – i dont know why i’m such a scardey cat w/ them!
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By Lindsay on 01.27.09 11:00 pm | Permalink
I just found your blog through Chandra’s (I’m doing CFW with her this week) and love it!!! Spicey oats huh???
I’m a GC tofu addict too
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By Melissa on 01.28.09 12:13 am | Permalink
Sorry, I had to comment again as I’m looking through your older posts
What kind of dog is Lando??? Is she a boxer? She looks just like my Baylee (boxer) but fawn….I only saw 2 pics though so can’t tell so far 
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By Melissa on 01.28.09 12:21 am | Permalink
Hey Allison! I found those sandwich things a few weeks ago and I LOVE them! They sell them at Giant Eagle on the top shelf of the bread section (down by the english muffins). Let me know if you have trouble finding them!
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By Kate on 01.28.09 12:39 am | Permalink
LOL – I LOOOOVED your comment on my pet page. OMG it’s so true! She is just hilarious….we are always laughing at her because she has such a personality and the things she does just make us laugh ALL the time! I like puggles too!!!! Chad said the only dogs he will ever own are pugs or boxers….I loved boxers so that’s how we ended up with Baylee and it was such a great decision! But yeah, puggles look just like mini boxers
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By melissaeats on 01.28.09 2:35 am | Permalink
i will definitely give you my honest review! but so far… two for two!! the fiberful strips i didn’t think i liked at first, but then i finished it and ended up really liking it. and i honestly couldn’t believe that it actually kept me going through to lunch! so glad you like the arnolds thins! glad i got you the big size, i usually throw one of the two bags in the freezer while im chompin my way through the other one
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By dailygoods on 01.28.09 3:43 am | Permalink
What a great package! I just love the sandwich thins. Love thr tofu. Looks delicious.
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By Heather @ Hangry Pants on 01.28.09 6:17 pm | Permalink
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