Pancake Log 10.15

My flight from Tokyo to San Fransisco was cancelled. Of course I did not find this out until I tried to check in (the email notification came 40 min after that). They moved me to a flight on Singapore at 6:45pm which was then delayed to 7:10pm. Also my connection changed to having a layover in LAX, the most confusing airport. But the worst part, the WORST part other than having to spend an extra 8hrs in airports was that I had gotten an upgrade to first class on the original flights! But no more, back to regular economy- I know my life is so hard.

But why is this post under the PancakeLog title you ask? Well ... as hard as it was being relegated back to my usual economy I still got to order my vegetarian meals. AND the vegetarian breakfast was... dadada... PANCAKES! They were a great surprise and actually pretty good. Didn't have my camera in my seat so sadly there is no picture of my wonderful surprise pancakes. Pancakes are great but when they come a surprise, I think they may be a little better.

Pancake Log 10.14

Cinnamon Apple Pancakes! Next week I will be enjoying pancakes in AZ.

Pancake Log 10.12 & 10.13

Had pancakes twice this weekend! Sunday I had my new favorite orange and ricotta then Monday I had my old standard regular pancakes topped with a baked apple. Sorry no pics since neither were new or all that interesting.

The whole weekend was very nice and relaxing, spent lots of time on new hobby- purse making. Made 2 kid purses, a messenger bag, and my very first grown up purse. Other than that I spent a lot of time doing a lot of nothing. Talked to family, had lunch with friends, overall a low key quiet weekend. Trying to soak up all the quiet time I can.

Pancake Log 10.11

I have new favorite pancakes! Orange and Ricotta cheese! They were so yummy, I can't wait to have some more soon.

I am back from my trip to Okinawa for the first annual Math Fest. It was so great to spend time with students who actually like math and want to talk about it. I also really enjoyed working with the other math teachers. It was nice to get to know some people who share my passion for math. Hopefully we can start building a community and share ideas with each other.

Pancake Log 10.10

Strawberry Pancakes... but I lost the camera, got tired of looking and the pancakes were getting cold.... Found the camera but the pancakes were already gone... they were very good.

Pancake Log 10.09

Possibly one of my favorite parts of being in Phoenix, going to Mass with Dazza then off to IHOP for pancakes!

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Pancake Log 10.08

Back in Phoenix and had wonderful Mom made pancakes! Didn't even bother to think about getting a picture, to busy being happy. I got to enjoy my pancakes with Alex. After pancakes he and I went to Best Buy and played around with the iPad before I took him home and picked up Dazza. Dazza and I then had a fun time at the mall where she was very excited to get cookie dough lip gloss. For lunch I talked her into my favorite, Jason's Deli- FREE ICE CREAM!

Pancake Log 10.06 & 10.07

I lost the picture of the pancakes I had on Pi day! Completely deleted from my camera and computer, one day I am sure I find it filed under some wierd name in some until then unheard of file. But until then you will just have to believe me. Just like today. I did have pancakes on my plate but was too hungry to take a picture first. It was breakfast for dinner day and I did not want to wait.

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I did eat that last bite. (Couldn't just let is sit there all alone!)

Pancake Log 10.05

Strawberry pancakes for dinner! YUMMY!!!

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Pancake Log 10.04

Pancake & Waffle from the Officer's Club

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Last week Caroline, Guero and I went to the brunch buffet at the Officer's Club. The pancakes aren't all that great but the fresh made waffles are wonderful. I really love Sunday's where after church I get to spend time with good friends (especially when we eat my favorite food). They even let me use their kitchen that afternoon so I could make cookies in an actual oven.

Two weeks ago I was able to take a tour of the USS George Washington. It was really cool to be aboard. I even got to sit in the captains chair! I did get in a little trouble though... They wouldn't let me turn the steering wheel and there were buttons everywhere I had to push one! I managed to hold back but then while sitting in one of the really cool chairs I was playing with the phones and accidentally pushed a button. Then someone came on over the intercom and yelled at me not to touch anything. Since I haven't been tracked down I must not have broken anything or caused some sort of international event.

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Pancake Log 10.03

Oatmeal blueberry

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The weekend started well. Friday night some teachers from school got together at one of our favorite restaurants on the beach, Don's. We had the whole downstairs room reserved for us and the evening was great, love their food! I had my usual Gorgonzola pizza dipped in honey. 

Saturday started with the oatmeal blueberry pancakes and phone calls home. The pancakes were both my breakfast and mid morning snack before my run. The run went fine until I completely biffed it at 3.5 miles, badly scraping both my knees. I had chosen my route specifically because it was in a relatively secluded area with little traffic or people. I had to walk with my pants rolled up above my knees, getting very cold. I got to a main road about 0.5mi up and am sure freaked out some Japanese people with the blood dripping down my legs. Another 0.5mi up I finally came it a 7i (basically 7-11) and bought some bandages, thank God I was prepared and had money with me. The lady at the counter did yell out and pointed at my legs as if I didn't know about my knees. I walked another 1.5mi to get home, get this... I DIDN"T get lost! (I know I am surprised.) 

Pancake Log 10.02

Oatmeal pancakes with warm strawberries!! Yummy.

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So far I am still on track with my running resolution. It is my reading resolution that I am having trouble with already. I want to read 3 books a month and so far I have only completed one. The second book "The Parrot's Theorem" is taking me a little while to read. Hopefully I will finish before the end of the week and pick up my Wally Lamb book to finish- had to put it down when it upset me too much.

Pancake Log 10.01

Saturday I had my first plate of pancakes for the year. They were GREAT! I decided to go with simple bisquick minis with baked apple on the side. I actually microwaved the apples with syrup and cinnamon.

So far this year I have a good start on my New Year's Resolutions. The first one for the year is to run 1000 miles, weekly I hope to get in 26.2 miles. So far so good.

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