As craptastic as Tuesday was (yes, that’s a dog poo joke), it did eventually get better.
Or at least for a day in the middle of the week.
There are relatively low expectations for when it comes to what defines an awesome work day.
Like free lunch when my own was being held hostage all perfectly packed in my refrigerator at home.
Yes. I took this from the catered spread we had for meetings in my office that didn’t include me.
A girl’s gotta eat. So it’s convenient I help organize the meetings. And make sure there’s extra food ordered. Just in case.
Even went back for another cookie. Whoops.
Hence the urge to get in some serious cardio at the gym.
Running wasn’t originally on the agenda. To be totally honest, I really only prefer to run every other day. It’s my sport of choice, but I’ll still get bored if it’s a daily habit. Initially, I posted up on the stairmill for 20 minutes and the elliptical for 17. Both ideally placed by the front door. It’s easier to people watch that way. Good stuff.
However, I have a short attention span (see my choice to do the random “17″ on the elliptical). And I can’t commit to a plan. So I ended up on the treadmill to squeeze in another mile before leaving.
Sigh. It’s an addiction.
In other news, fall is officially here, kids.
You know what that means, right?
Other than football and the excitement for what baseball teams will make the playoffs (come on Cards… you’re really killing me here!)…?
It’s time for our second Blogger Sweet Swap!
That’s right. Get excited. Because Jess and I are at it again. This time the theme is “Fall Follies”. Kinda like the theme of those corny junior high dances you used to go to. But with better food and less awkward slow dancing. Obviously.
And we want you to join! Dust off that can of pumpkin. Break out the maple syrup. Do what you’ve got to do to come up with the best ever fall-themed baked goods out there!
You know you want to.
So without further ado, here are the rules for your reading pleasure:
Rules:
1. Each participant should send approximately a dozen of whatever treat they choose to make. (12 cookies, brownie pan to serve 12, etc). Of course, you are allowed to send more, but please keep the minimal to 12.
2. Pairs will be finalized and notified by October 6th and the delicious treats should be shipped by October 17th. We just ask that you be respectful of others and try to get them out before, or as close to that date as possible.
3. Tell Amy & Jess how much you love them for organizing this fantastic operation. (this one is optional…)
*Disclaimer- the organizers of this bake swap are merely responsible for matching the participants, and are not responsible for the items shipped.
So if you’re interested in joining in, email me (secondcityrandomness@gmail.com) or Jessica (ssh.jessica@gmail.com) before OCTOBER 4th so we can get you on the list to be partnered up!
If you participated in the first round or have contacted one of us since then, we’ll be emailing you to confirm your participation again, so no worries! However, if you haven’t yet, that’s when we’d like to hear from you!
And with that, I shall let you go on your way. Have a good one!
Filed under: Random Baking, Random Rants Tagged: | baking, Blogger Bake Swap, blogger friends, cardio addiction, free lunch, I love free stuff


Gotta love free lunches! That one indeed looks legit.
I love getting free lunch. Every now and then my boss buys us all sushi. I get way too excited about it.
I get super excited every single time my boss takes us out. Every. Single. Time.
My my you bake swap organizers sound like just the loveliest ladies… ha..
I have gym ADD some days too and will just bail on a machine halfway if I’m not feeling it and hop on something else. You could say I’m promiscuous with my workout equipment.
Oh I totally slut it up with the equipment. ha ha
I have free lunch Mon & Tues and will again on Fri since we’re interviewing people and they have us non-supers dine with the potential candidates. I’m sort of getting sick of the caf food though!
Nice! And hey- even if it’s cafeteria food… it’s that much tastier when it’s free… lol
Do you think its ever going to stop raining? If it rains all Fall just like it did last spring I might cry. Im in for the swap- I’ll email you.
Awesome! Can’t wait for it to begin!
And seriously… I can only take so much more of this…
Free lunch when you forget yours at home is ALWAYS a good thing. I feel like that never works out for me though!
Craptastic is so a word!
When I order food for meetings I totally order something specific for me.
I want to do the Sweet Swap..don’t forget about me this time
The kinks are taken care of! Promise!
I love when I can score a free lunch, even if it is technically less healthy than what I would have packed for myself.
Yeah… that’s the neverending battle, right? Usually free wins out… :p
Unexpected free lunches are the best.
I wish my work had free lunches. There has to be some big “event” for that to happen. Good thing I like my job.
It’s not a regular thing, but still nice. For sure!
Yay!
Fall Follies – hehe, love it, Amy. I’m in again !
Yessssssss!!!!
Oh man, that sandwich looks SO good. I haven’t had a solid turkey sandwich like that in a long time. I think I need to try this Jason’s Deli you’re always talking about.
You’ve never tried Jason’s?!?!?! Omg… Megan… this is so wrong.
I workout by the gym too. I like to judge people’s outfits when they walk in. I’m horrible.
ahahaha… you’d so judge me…
I’m with you on the outfits…converse high tops do not equal proper workout attire. That or I love watching the weights section and seeing people act like their mr. macho and then lifting 10lb. barbells…entertainment at its best!
I love the word “craptastic” I use it regularly
Free lunches are the best though, they certainly bring delight to my day!
That looks like a really delicious free lunch. Score! A job has to have perks, right?
Also, I find the elliptical to be the most boring machine ever. I max out after too long unless I have something distracting me. Usually that means a sporting event on the TV. But it has to be a good one.
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