Amy, the hero?

I had a day of pure sloth and gluttony yesterday. I didn’t  get out of my PJ’s or even shower for that matter. Needless to say I was looking forward to a clean slate this morning.

I went to the gym. I did 30 mins on the elliptical and Body Combat. I was feeling great at the end of my workout. I certainly didn’t make up for the damage I did yesterday, but it did make for an EXCELLENT start to the day!

I had to do some grocery shopping today, so I decided to hit up the Goodlife  location that is on the second story of Loblaws.

As I was leaving, there was an elderly gentleman using a cane to walk up the stairs. I was heading down the stairs, as he was walking up. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed him starting to fall backward. Somehow (I have no idea how I managed to get over there fast enough) I was able to drop all my stuff and catch up. He was very heavy, so I couldn’t really lift him up to the top of the stairs. I told him to grab the railing and pull himself up. Luckily he was strong enough to do that, or I’m not sure what I would have done.  I walked him to a table to get him sitting down and asked if I could do anything for him. He was kind of embarrassed I think, and told me he was “too stupid” to take the elevator. I sat with him for about 5 mins to make sure everything was ok.  Its still haunting me hours later, thinking of what COULD have happened had I not been there. I guess I was just as the right place, as the right time right?

I arrived home and had a salad in a glass. In the blender: Unsweetened vanilla Almond breeze, OJ, Amazing Grass, yogurt, banana, spinach, FF cottage cheese and frozen strawberries. YUM.

After we put the groceries away, we decided to hit the road to bring Jersey to doggie paradise. The roads were BRUTAL. Sometimes I think she’s a little too spoiled, especially when we risk our lives to let her run! Ah well, we walked for about 45 mins and called it a day.

When I got home I wanted a hot bath to warm up.

Reading material:

Epson salts for sore muscles:

  

Mint chocolate bubbles:

HEAVEN. I love having a deep soaker tub!

No bath is complete without my furry fan club. Sam loves to be in the bathroom when I’m in the tub for some reason. Freak!

I got some bad news this weekend. My step-sister/step-brothers Grandmother (whom we always called Gramma T) passed away on New Years Eve.  Gramma T was a wonderful woman and welcomed my Dad, brother and I into her family immediately… which is kind of strange when you think about it. My stepmom’s first husband passed away and he was an only child… so my stepbro/sis were all Gramma T had. Andrew and I will be attending funeral tomorrow and it will be a sad day for all, especially my step sister Clare who was very close with her grandmother.

I was very close with my Grandmother too.. so tonight I made a meal that always makes me think of her. Porkchops cooked in mushroom soup. Not very gourmet, but very tasty!

While I was in the tub, I discovered a recipe in the WW magazine for Shredded Maple Brussels with pecans. I was able to use my new gadget MIL gave me for Christmas. Fellow Canadians, I’m sure you’ve seen the Home Hardware commercials for this:

It worked grrrrrrreat, and the brussel sprouts were awesome too!

My meal, displayed in front of a picture that I’m so thankful to have. Gramma and Nanny. Gramma essentially replaced my Mom after she passed, and there is not a day that goes by that I don’t miss her. Luckily Nanny is still with us! :)

After dinner, I made some cookies that were also featured in the WW magazine. Jersey was lucky enough to enjoy the PB jar when I was done. She loooooves peanut butter!

 

Thats all for tonight. Am I the only one that’s thrilled the holidays are OVA?

Back to routine tomorrow… weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!