Good Morning!
Gosh, I had the strangest dreams last night. I dreamt that all these sea creatures…whales, squid and seals were all over the place. Maybe I miss the ocean?! 😉
I’m so excited because MY BIKE is in!!!!!!!! I am going to the bike store today to pick it up and get pedals and shoes. SO EXCITING!!!! I feel like I also should get a bike rack for my car? That might be useful in the long run.
Anyways, just ate a grapefruit and some egg white oats:
I think grapefruit is one of the most “quenching” fruits that there is. Some people don’t like the flavor but I crave it. Winter citrus is sort of amazing.
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I’m off to yoga then I’m working at the studio this morning. See you later!
Jen
January 27, 2010 at 7:59 amHooray for the new bike! I can’t wait to see pics of it! I’d recommend getting a bike rack if you can. I fought it for a year but then I got one and I’m glad I did. They are very handy – esp. if you need to transport more than one bike. Get one with a built-in cable lock.
Megan (The Runner's Kitchen)
January 27, 2010 at 8:04 amI never used to like grapefruit, but you’re right – they are suberb for rehydrating (especially after hot yoga!). I like to top grapefruit halves with a bit of brown sugar and broil until caramelized.
Evan Thomas
January 27, 2010 at 8:05 amI’ve tried to get into grapefruit but it’s just too sour for me! Oh well
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is
January 27, 2010 at 8:07 amI also crave grapefruit. Sometimes it is the only thing that quenches my thirst!
Molly @thevegandorm
January 27, 2010 at 8:07 amGrapefruit is my favorite fruit! Love it!
Stephanie
January 27, 2010 at 8:10 amI tried egg whites for the first time in my oats this weekend and you are SO right! they make them soo amazingly creamy and wonderful!
I love grapefruit and especially grapefruit juice. I’m weird though and can’t stand any of the white pulpy skin so I tear off everything and eat only the juicy fruit 🙂
Estela @ Weekly Bite
January 27, 2010 at 8:11 amGrapefruit is always so refreshing to me 🙂
So exciting about your bike!
M.
January 27, 2010 at 8:14 amThat is so awesome you can do yoga almost daily by working at studio.But how do you survive financially? Hopefully your book is giving you a good advance cause I know Cali living ain’t cheap!
jenna
January 27, 2010 at 8:17 amM,
I actually am very blessed in that I can support myself by blogging. I also write freelance and do have an advance check that was paid to me by my publisher.
Christie @ Honoring Health
January 27, 2010 at 8:14 amHoooray, glad you bike came in. Can’t wait to see your progress with the training!
Ashlei
January 27, 2010 at 8:15 amI love grapefruit – mostly pink or ruby red though. Actually I was going to have some when I get home..really looking forward to it 🙂
Katharine
January 27, 2010 at 8:16 amI’m sure you answered this a million times before, but how exactly do you make your egg white oats? Microwave or stovetop? If you could direct me to a place where you’ve previously posted the recipe I’d be very grateful. 🙂
Diana @ frontyardfoodie
January 27, 2010 at 8:16 amI love the flavor of grapefruit. When the weather gets cold I crave it. I think because that’s the time I always eat it and it’s nostalgic.
Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat)
January 27, 2010 at 8:17 amWoo hoo! Enjoy your bike! 😀
Lauren @ louisianagrown
January 27, 2010 at 8:17 amYou’re turning into such a California girl. I can just see you riding that bike all over the coast.
Sarah @ See Sarah Eat
January 27, 2010 at 8:17 amI really love grapefruit this time of year, I need to get some. I love putting it in the oven with a sprinkle of brown sugar and cinnamon. Yum 🙂
Katy ( The Balanced Foodie)
January 27, 2010 at 8:18 amSo fun! I love new toys, I mean I know it’s not a “toy” but it’s new and it will be shiny. 😉 It’s just another step towards the big race! Congratulations on your new bike!
eatmovelove
January 27, 2010 at 8:23 amweird dream! congrats on the bike.
are you able to write while you work at the studio?
also about your book – did you have something already written/ most of it prepared before you got the advance?? that’s EXTREMELY DIFFCIULT TO GET CHICK!! congrats.
Lucy
January 27, 2010 at 8:23 amhi jenna, just curious, in general when you make things with egg whites do you just throw away the yolks or is there a way (or any good reason) to save them? also, what kind of bike did you get? my hubs and i are looking into buying bikes, mostly for fun but also potentially for “fun” races or bike trips…any suggestions?
Katie@ Two Lives, One Lifestyle
January 27, 2010 at 8:24 amSo exciting about the bike- enjoy!!! My road bike fits in my civic back seat, so you might not need a rack depending on what kind of car you have.
Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats
January 27, 2010 at 8:24 amOooo how fun!!! I am dying to hop on my bike – but, oh wait – there’s 2 feet of snow on the ground. 🙁 Spring can’t come soon enough for this girl!
Take a bike ride by the ocean for me, will ya? 😉
Jasmine @ Eat Move Write
January 27, 2010 at 8:24 amI hate grapefruit. I wish I liked it, but it’s just so bitter!!
I miss the ocean too, sometimes. I live within 10 minutes of it, but I rarely get over there. Funny.
Abby
January 27, 2010 at 8:25 amILOVE grapefruit! And I want a bike, too! My husband and I started looking for one for me!
Ameena
January 27, 2010 at 8:25 amI love pink grapefruit…Trader Joe’s and Costco have the best ones!
Runeatrepeat
January 27, 2010 at 8:28 amI think working at a yoga studio sounds like fun 🙂 Have a good day!
swimsutra
January 27, 2010 at 8:28 amAh, I love grapefruit. And I love peeling & eating it by the sections like that (not in the halves with the little sections like at brunch). Had one with breakfast. That plus poms make winter more bearable!
Heather (Heather's Dish)
January 27, 2010 at 8:28 amhurray for the new bike! a bike rack is probably a must-do, because it’s likely you’ll fall in love with it and want to take your bike everywhere 🙂
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun)
January 27, 2010 at 8:30 amI agree with your sentiment on grapefruit. It is pretty spectacular.
The bike rack certainly sounds like a good investment that’ll be extremely helpful. Also, Lake Tahoe isn’t too far off from where you’re at. I highly recommend you check out some of the gorgeous biking trails over there! I’m completely biased, though, because Tahoe is one of my favorite places on the planet.
Heidi (Fighting with Food)
January 27, 2010 at 8:30 amI thought that I was the only one who peeled and ate grapefruit like an orange – no sweetener needed. It definitely is a “quencher.”
Enjoy yoga!
Ali @ Food, Fitness, Fashion
January 27, 2010 at 8:33 amYAY! that is exciting news!!!
Mama J
January 27, 2010 at 8:34 amhi elr fans! i am doing an oikos giveaway today and just wanted to spread the love. i know this is a greek yogurt lovin’ crowd over here! 🙂
Mama Pea
January 27, 2010 at 8:36 amMaybe you just need to watch “Little Mermaid?” I have two grapefruit in my fridge RIGHT now that are calling to me!
Beth @ DiningAndDishing
January 27, 2010 at 8:36 amyummm, i love grapefruit too. actually a good thing to eat for a dehydrating hangover 🙂
Jenna
January 27, 2010 at 8:45 amI have never tried grapefruit before!
Jenna
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini)
January 27, 2010 at 8:46 amHave a great day and ENJOY YOUR BIKE!!!
Danielle (Coffee Run)
January 27, 2010 at 8:54 amCongrats on the bike 😀
I find grapefruit a little to sour for my liking. But if you sprinkle some type of sugar on top…it’s really good!
Therese
January 27, 2010 at 8:56 amCheck out the pizza the hubs and I made last night 🙂
http://healthyhotthousewife.blogspot.com/2010/01/you-all-sure-know-how-to-make-couple.html
It’s based off of Giordano’s recipe deep dish and it was sooooo good. Sometimes you just want the real deal!
Julia
January 27, 2010 at 8:58 amI like the grapefruit too, but I prefer the one from Florida…That one is so much sweeter and nicer than the ones here in Europe…
xxx Julia (Taste of Living)
Morgan @ Life After Bagels
January 27, 2010 at 9:01 amI always feel like I’m eating fruity dirt when I eat grapefruit
Jessica @ The Process of Healing
January 27, 2010 at 9:40 amYay for your bike!!!
Sounds like an odd dream. I think dreams really do tell us something. I had a dream about my ex last night… i’d rather dream about sea creatures!!!
katie
January 27, 2010 at 9:44 amJenna,
Kind of random and not sure how far this is from you, but saw the great deal and thought of you. Wouldn’t this be a lovely overnight getaway??
http://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/p_prod.cfm?HotelID=6523&ProdID=250239&killcookie=1&LanguageID=1
Lauren @ Eater not a runner
January 27, 2010 at 9:44 amCan’t wait to see the new bike! How did you pick it?
Chloe @ Project Live Well
January 27, 2010 at 9:49 amI’ve noticed you often post about weird dreams!! Dreams have meanings, I’m certain.
I like grapefruit – very healthy too!
Chloe
Ally
January 27, 2010 at 10:04 amWhat kind of bike did you get Jenna? I want a road bike SOOOO bad. But I really can’t afford it 🙁 I’ve been trying to save up for the spring but other things keep coming up that I need money for!
Allison K
January 27, 2010 at 10:05 amI love grapefruit with a little sugar on top! Otherwise it’s too bitter for me. And I def. reccomend getting a bike rack. So convenient.
Karla
January 27, 2010 at 10:31 amNew bike!! How exciting!
I’m definitely not a cyclist but the idea of it sounds fun! I wish I were a little more comfortable on a bike.
Jessica @ Jessica Balances
January 27, 2010 at 10:34 amHi Jenna, perhaps this question has been asked before and I missed it – how do you get to trade working at yoga studios for free sessions? (I think that’s how you explained it) I believe you did the same thing in another city as well… What a sweet deal! Do you get to do that because you are a well-known blogger (and you promise to blog about the studio) or… for some other reason?
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg
January 27, 2010 at 10:41 amHey, the pacific is pretty close! At least you’re not completely landlocked like yours truly 🙁
Have a great day!
Jordan @ Wiseman Tea
January 27, 2010 at 10:42 amSo excited to hear you are biking! I recently bought a bike and it has changed my life. I live in Chicago and its perfect for getting around and getting to class. It is also great for your mind, better circulation is great for thinking. Peddle forth, I hope you enjoy your new wheels!
Tammy (Defining Wellness)
January 27, 2010 at 10:43 amI am one of those people who doesn’t like the flavor of grapefruits. Wish I did!
beerab
January 27, 2010 at 11:20 amGet a good one- my husband bought a cheap one that damaged the paint on my car- needless to say I wasn’t pleased!
Casey
January 27, 2010 at 11:32 amWhat kind of bike did you get? I really want to get a new bike, someone stole mine in September! Don’t forget to lock it up at night!!
Deborah
January 27, 2010 at 12:04 pmWhat kind of bike? Sounds like a street bike verses mountain bike. And yes, get a rack for your car. One of the best purchases I ever made!
P.S. I too miss the ocean.
Paige (Running Around Normal)
January 27, 2010 at 12:08 pmGrapefruits are my favorite thing to juice EVER. I rarely eat them, but especially combined with some carrots, they = the best. juice. ever.
Have a good one!
Kristin
January 27, 2010 at 12:19 pmGrapefruit is actually my favorite citrus fruit but only red!
saveacat
January 27, 2010 at 12:22 pmWhat were the sea creatures trying to do in your dream? was it peaceful? My therapist always reminds we dream to work through things that are happening while we are awake!
Kristin
January 27, 2010 at 12:26 pmI just left a comment about dreams. Why do my comments never show up?
Karen
January 27, 2010 at 12:36 pmgood luck with the new bike, but as an avid biker I would stress that you get used to the bike first before you get the shoes and clips, you will fall when you’re getting used to them…the road bike is so different than a hybrid, it handles very differently… Have fun..
ShutupandRun
January 27, 2010 at 12:57 pmHave you tried the fruit naturals grapefruit? So easy and so good.
Cynthia (It All Changes)
January 27, 2010 at 12:57 pmIf I didn’t have my big van a bike rack would be very necessary. Especially with all the riding you’ll be doing.
Cara
January 27, 2010 at 2:05 pmHi Jenna,
Congratulations on the bike! I am a cyclist and I think you will soon learn that Sonoma County is some of the best riding in the country! My two pieces of advice:
1. Be very careful learning with your clip in shoes. You will fall. I know it sounds harsh, but it happens to everyone. My knees have the scars to prove how fun those darling little clip ins can be. 🙂
2. Someone mentioned getting a lock, but I will pass on the advice I got when buying my nice road bike. You don’t need a lock because you should never need to lock it up. Meaning, it should live in your house and you should never leave it alone anywhere that it would need a lock, otherwise it will get stolen. Not too fun to think of I know, but I have known many people who have had their nice bikes stolen.
Have fun!
Lisa (bakebikeblog)
January 27, 2010 at 2:07 pmyay re the bike! Can’t wait to see it 🙂
Ariffa
January 27, 2010 at 2:08 pmmmm I used to hate grapefruit but the more bitter i get the sweeter they get! =D
Jil
January 27, 2010 at 2:09 pmI used to dislike grapefruit — but after trying your trick..overnight with the honey on top — I’m obsessed.
M.
January 27, 2010 at 3:50 pmThanks for reply Jenna.I must say I am very impressed that you have built a living from your blogging /freelancing already in life.That is such a cool story in itself how this evolved.
And did you ever think you could make a living from your blog(that beats a 9 to 5 job ANYDAY ,plus so many just blog for free!)
I know you didn’t start blogging for money,but that is really so cool you are now able to live off it.Bravo you creative entrepreneur,bravo!
amy
January 27, 2010 at 4:14 pmhey jenna,
I have been noticing a lot of tempeh recently. what is your recommended way of preparation?
jenna
January 28, 2010 at 7:36 amAmy,
Honestly, all the tempeh I have been eating recently has totally just been raw, straight from the package with no preparation. It took a little getting used to but actually I like the taste. However, you could also simmer the tempeh for 10 minutes in water to make it less bitter!
Mom
January 27, 2010 at 7:39 pmHoney on top of grapefruit is how my children were raised!!