From the monthly archives:

December 2009

2009: A Year in Review

by Katy on December 31, 2009

2009 was a year of highs and lows — all documented on the blog! It’s so much fun to look back at what I did, especially because from a fitness perspective, this was one of the most successful years of my life. Overall, I’m very proud to have continued to succeed at a job I [...]

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(Almost) Wordless Wednesday

by Katy on December 30, 2009

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I found some fun stuff on my iPhone and digital camera this morning… So here is my version of (Almost) Wordless Wednesday. Sleeping Beauty Cool Running Tasty Turnips Silly Car Ride Homemade Necklace Homemade Apron for Toddler A.Freaking.Mazing. Back tomorrow with a look back at the hits of ’09!

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Exposed: My Journey to Self-Acceptance

by Katy on December 27, 2009

I have had this post written in my head for months — ever since I saw the Exposed post that Michelle started (see all the amazing posts here). In it, she vowed to love her body regardless of size, and started an Internet sensation. However, I held off…for the following, shameful reasons: I’m about 10 [...]

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Technology is a Grinch

by Katy on December 25, 2009

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Doesn’t technology blow? Ugh…I was working on my laptop yesterday, getting some work done so I could relax on Christmas Day when POOF! The MacBook stopped working! Now, after several stressful hours, I have booked an appointment with the Apple Genius Bar. I’m crossing my fingers — but had to laugh when I checked the [...]

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Some of you already noticed the change to the blog — thanks for your kind comments! And for those of you checking this in a reader, why not mosey on over to http://SillyTaterTot.com and check out the new look? It’s still under construction, and that header just about exhausted my Photoshop and HTML skills. Good [...]

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Chick Flicks and Sleepy Dogs

by Katy on December 20, 2009

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It has been a very busy stretch at work — I normally count on my camera to remind me of what I’ve been doing, but after taking 150 or so pictures during the Secret Saturday adventure, I only took three during the week! And two are from this morning, when I made deeeeeeelish Apricot Date [...]

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Want S'more(s)?

by Katy on December 14, 2009

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Thanks for all your kind comments on my surprise trip to manatee land…I think Lucas is very proud of the day that he planned. And the weekend fun continued on Sunday! First, I woke up for a bike ride — my first since my Olympic triathlon. WOW! I missed ol’ Sugar. Yes, I name my [...]

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Secret Saturday Fun Day

by Katy on December 12, 2009

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Take it from me — when your husband says: I’m planning a secret Saturday fun day. We need to leave at 7:30am. Wear sneakers and jeans and eat some breakfast before we go. Just nod your head and agree. I know, I know…fellow A Type personalities, it’s against my nature, too! But if you don’t [...]

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Meal Planning: It's What's for Dinner

by Katy on December 10, 2009

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I learned many lessons during Vegan Week — and the most important one had nothing to do with food. Or, let me clarify — it had nothing to do with eating food. In order to shop, cook and ensure that all my meals were animal product-free, I planned my meals for the week. I went [...]

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Dude, Where's My Appetite?

by Katy on December 7, 2009

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I was pretty much a waste of space after the half marathon on Saturday — I tried to nap but couldn’t keep my eyes closed, so I curled up in a blankie and watched college football all afternoon. I kept waiting for my appetite to flare up, but it just never happened. Runners, is this [...]

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OUC Half Marathon

by Katy on December 5, 2009

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What a day! My full race recap is below, but I wanted to say a BIG thanks to everyone who supported me today on Facebook and Twitter, as well as in real life. The husband supplied me with a sweet I’ve been craving for weeks: And my Vegan Week partner in crime, Michelle, sent me [...]

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