It is a gray grey morning here in Arlington. It’s all drizzly and the weather is stuck between wanting to rain and wanting to pour. It’s all good though, because it was the perfect excuse to wear my big warm ugly coat. Booya, weather!

On another note, I’m feeling an intense amount of pressure to bake/cook/be in the kitchen! It’s pretty much impossible to focus the week of Thanksgiving when flour, butter, sugar, and all things good are calling my name. ** concentration please come back to me for 1.5 more days**

Today is a pretty special day though, because it is the BF’s bday (Happy Birthday, Babe!!) ! I looove celebrating birthdays. Last night I baked the “birthday cake” which was actually this:

 http://www.pipandebby.com/pip-ebby/2011/8/14/reeses-cheesecake-brownies.html (if you’ve never been to this website, please go and prepare to drool… )

… I didn’t get to eat any of the brownies last night due to it not being the birthday boys big day, but tonight, the eating will ensue! I will be sure to let you know how delicious they taste

I’m also making dinner, which is http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/creamy-white-chicken-artichoke-125292.aspx. Hello, DOCTOR! So this is really just beginning the fatty week aka Thanksgiving!

Workout: At 5:30, as my handsome BF was heading out the door, he flicked on the bedroom light and uttered the words “time to workout”… Remember when I talked about getting up early to workout, well it was tested today, and I passsed! I hopped out of bed, turned on the coffee, laid back down for 10 minutes (power nap), got back up, and ate half a power bar + coffee and then got my workout clothes on! I went down to the gym and did my weight/strength training which was on my calendar. I was so glad to get it done.  BTW- the shoes I wear are below, Nike Free Runs, I love them. If you’re considering new workout shoes, check them out!

Question of the Day: What is the best dessert you’ve ever made?