As soon as I rolled out of bed yesterday morning, it was time to get to work. Sunday was 100% dedicated to cleaning the yard. (and watching Lost, but that wasn’t until later that night)
Jared and I hauled 10 more bags of marble chips home to complete our pathway. We began construction last weekend. 20 bags of marble chips total + 2 more bags still needed and then the work will be complete. I also planted the final strip of grass and added seed to the missing spots. In 3-4 weeks, the lawn should be complete and ready for foot traffic.
I planted a few more items in my flower garden and started thinking about the layout for my vegetable garden.
Lovely Leaves of Grass. Yeah, I’m a dork and I laughed at my silly Walt Whitman reference! 
I tweeted that yard work = hard work. Working out in the yard was enough exercise for me. Sore arms, neck, and back. I was looking forward to spending Sunday night flopped on the couch.
We ordered Italian food for dinner and set up camp to watch the much hyped Lost finale. I had Chicken Piccata.
And a couple of slices of fresh garlic bread.
And part of a salad with tomatoes and mozzarella.
It restaurant delivery, so the food was only halfway decent. A little too greasy for my taste.
Hello Monday morning. Time to begin another day in my Mad Hectic life. 
I was excited to try my bag of Mad Hectic Oatmeal I received at the Healthworks Blogger Bash.
Lots of raspberries and almonds already in the mix. I love the protein powder. That meant my breakfast bowl would keep me full for longer.
I had heard that Mad Hectic Oatmeal could be really sweet, more like dessert than breakfast, and was better mixed with plain oats. But since I was completely out of oats and milk, I just added hot water to a 1/2 cup serving of Raspberry Almond oatmeal.
Mmmm! Perfect! 
I loved this. I definitely want to try more Mad Hectic Oatmeal flavors as soon as I can!
I started my final week of job training. The pressure is on the learn everything there is to know about Healthworks and membership sales. Nooo, not really. Everyone is super helpful and I know I can still ask questions when my training is over. I snacked on a Luna protein bar around 11:30 am.
I worked out when my training ended. I was lazy and strength trained/stretched for 25 minutes. I had a jump rope, a mat, free weights, and a 1/2 bosu ball. It was fun to go without a plan and just pick different exercises. I don’t like doing random workouts every day, but it’s a nice mental break to go without a plan and try new pieces of equipment.
I’d never used the 1/2 bosu ball before today. Wow, it really worked my muscles when I did lunges. I did 2 sets of 25 reps on each legs while holding free weights. I felt my glute muscles hurting by the 15th rep. Now I really want to take a bosu class! Though I anticipate being pretty sore the next day.
I was beyond hungry when I got home so I quickly microwaved some leftovers: Chicken piccata and tomato soup w/ cheese and blue corn chips.
I made pesto tortellini for dinner. I added grape tomatoes and Parmesan cheese, then topped the entire mix with olive oil.
After a busy Monday (including a surprise visit from my brother), it was a quick and easy meal. Plus it was too warm to use the stove for very long. Pasta with olive oil is going to be a summertime staple.
*When you feel like your life is Mad Hectic, what do you do to slow things down?*
I take extra time to clean! When my apartment is neat and tidy, my life has a sense of order. That calms me down enough so I can relax and let all of the other craziness just fall into place. 
COMMENTS
13 Comments
1. Shannon
May 25th, 2010 02:49 AM
Your yard is coming together beautifully! I love the walkway!
2. Becky
May 25th, 2010 05:35 AM
I found Mad Hectic oatmeal at the store the other day. I didn’t buy any, but now I wish I did! I’m starting my garden this weekend…if need any advice, let me know…I’ve got connections
3. Helen
May 25th, 2010 06:58 AM
Your yard looks amazing. You must have worked so hard on it, no wonder you were tired afterwards. I love having a clean flat too, you’re right, it does make everything else seem ordered and organised!
4. Kacy
May 25th, 2010 07:20 AM
Your yard looks great! Gardening is definitely really hard work.
Tortellini is seriously one of my favorite foods. Yum.
5. wishful nals
May 25th, 2010 07:59 AM
is that even the same yard?! it looks incredible! can’t wait to see it. xxo!
6. Emily
May 25th, 2010 10:15 AM
The yard really is starting to look great! Good work!
I’m with you on the clean and neat house – it helps to relax me a ton!
7. kate
May 25th, 2010 11:02 AM
That oatmeal looks so tasty! Sometimes I think oatmeal can be a lot of work, but if it already includes some goodies its perfect!
8. Melinda
May 25th, 2010 11:08 AM
Great looking oatmeal. I love tomatoes and mozzarella together. Soooo good. Looks like you have a lovely yard.
9. Kelly
May 25th, 2010 06:13 PM
ugh, when is life not mad hectic haha. I think I blog to slow it down
10. pen (pen at peace)
May 25th, 2010 08:59 PM
The yard is looking great! All of your hard work is paying off, for sure!
11. Emily Eats and Exercises
May 26th, 2010 03:32 AM
You should try Sean’s Friday morning Bosu Bootcamp class. Tough but fun – and he’s super nice. See you around Healthworks?
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13. Driving Lights ·
November 4th, 2010 09:36 AM
protein bars always come in handy whenever you need lots of protein after a heavy exercise ”