Farmers Market... Mmmm

I have been working on my google map for a few months now. I <3 href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=">Elle's Google Map

(I'm going to pray that posting a map like this does not lead to stalkers. Unless it's Johnny Dep. Or Christian Bale.)

I've marked farmer's market locations around Houston (they are the sunshine icons). I visited the on McKinney last night, and it was awesome! What a great experience. Everyone there was so nice and helpful. I picked up a few great recipes, lots of great food, and even three raw meals. I've been interested in learning more about the raw diet. That dinner last night reconfirmed that raw is good! I don't know what all was in it, but it was called Pizza Bella, and it had a huge mushroom as the 'pizza' dough, tomato paste, hummas-like food, shredded carrots, nuts, and lots of other very good flavored foods... dinner was fantastic. I have a goal to eat at least one raw meal a week. I'm going to look on amazon for a good raw cooking book, and jump into it.

I also juiced last night. It was the first time I'd put strawberries into my juice, and it was great! It feels good to juice. I know it's healthy, but there is also something calming and simple about cleaning and chopping the veggies and fruits to get them ready for the juicer. It centers me.

Then we went and jogged/speed walked last night. Just the little bit of walking we've been doing this week has given me more energy. The only thing is it hurts my legs. I don't know if my shoes are just worn out, or if skating for so long made these particular muscles week, but the muscles and/or tendons on the front of my leg above my ankle really hurts. It hurt to walk to my office this morning. I have some of that amazing rub stuff that will make it feel better, but I left it at home. It's kind of like a shin split, only lower and not as debilitating.

I was so excited to spread the word that I took pictures of the farmers market:

The fruit and vegetables here are awesome!! Get out and support your local grower!

I tried to take a picture of the new park on McKinney. They have a dog park, and I will be back with my puppies!

They have these stationary canopy booths, and behind is one beautiful statue that kind of looks like legos.

I didn't take pictures of all the booths, but there was they typical fruit/ veggie booth, Indian food (delicious), raw food (still delicious), gelato (I had to stop somewhere!), bath and body stuff, plus hats. And cc's are welcome! Go check it out.1500 McKinneyThursdays 4pm - 7pm

Plus I passed out some HRD Season Ticket Cards and helped spread the word about the game this Sunday. I expect a small gang to show up. I hope they do. This is going to be a great bout to be at.

Oh... and also I just found out what I made on my recent Calculus Exam... 100 baby!! That's right... I'm making A's and takin' names! If all the fruits and veggies don't give me more brain power school definitely is!

Micro anything is bad

I'm just saying it ain't good.

Great Article on MicroMangement

Stars & Stripes Pre Bout Writeup

Stripes
MS. TREATMENT -CAPTAIN
DOMIN8TRIX -CO-CAPTAIN
BLINDSIDE
CHAINSAW CHIC
CLAUDIA VAN DAMAGE
DIXIE CUPPS
EL POLLO MUERTA (BLASPHAMY)
IVANA B SEDATED
JEKYLL AND HEIDI
MARY CHOPPINS
PRIVATE BEENJAMMIN
ROSIE THE RIBHITTER
SICK NICK
DAILEY BEATINGS (INJURED)
LULU LOCO (MAY NOT SKATE)
PRINCESS PROZAC (INJURED)
PUNITIVE DAMAGE (INJURED)

Stars
TEX OFFENDER -CAPTAIN
DEATH BY CRACKER -CO-CAPTAIN (CHICKEN)
BRAT POISON
CREEPING BEAUTY
HOLLA PAIN YO
HOT WAD (HOT ROD)
LUANIMAL
MAJOR MAYHEM
QUEEN OBSCENE
RAVEN KNOCKAHOE
REBEL ANN
TEMPESTUA
WRECKHELL WELCH
CHEWCIFER (INJURED)
DOUBLE TREBLE (INJURED)
MATA SCARI (INJURED)
SCARLET O'HURTYA (INJURED)

Both teams have skaters that are alternates for HaRD Knocks, so the exact roster might change before Sunday.

Just reviewing the rosters it looks like each team is equally matched. I see at least 3 capable jammers on each team. It looks like the Stripes are a little heavy on strong blockers. I color coded each player according to her team above. Let's look at the tally per team:

.Stripes / Stars
SIRENS 5 / 2
BOSSES 3 / 5
BRAWLERS 2 / 5
BETTIES 3 / 1

OOoohhh... look at that... the Stripes are Siren heavy, and the Stars are a combo of Boss/Brawler heavy. That's a good mix to have.

Any good team needs a strong leader. Someone to push the team in the same direction. I think Tex is a very capable captain, as proven many times. This will be a test for Ms T, but one that I think she'll pass with flying colors. Anyone that knows her respects her. She sets the pace, and never gives up. Her team will follow and skate hard up until the very last whistle.

On the Stripes team I see that PBJ is back, and she'll be aching to get out there and prove to herself and her team that she is back with a vengeance. Like I said before this team looks blocker heavy- these girls like to hit and I don't see them backing away from their home team teammates out on the track. And this strong defense might be just what MsT needs to really play her best and score those points as jammer.

On the Stars team I see Holla Pain Yo being put into the lineups as jammer very often. And even though I don't see this team as being as blocker heavy as the Stripes, they are Pivot heavy. With Tex, Death by Cracker (aka Chicken), Creeping Beauty, and Rebel Ann all being known for their Pivoting skills, this is the team that will be setting the pace for every single jam.

Bouts like this are an opportunity for each skater to shine. To mix it up, and be put into a different environment is good for the individual. Instead of being stuck in a certain position and not utilized, each Star and Stripe will be expected to grow as an athlete and bring something to the track that otherwise is rarely asked of them.

Of course I will be cheering for both teams, and I wouldn't put money on either one. This will not be a competitive bout for ranking, but a fun bout where each girl really has nothing to lose, and everything to gain by putting it all out there and really letting it rip.

The Texecutioner vs HaRD Knocks bout will be spectacular, no doubt. But I also expect some amazing plays by these two topsy-turvy teams.

Elle McFierce
ps- I'll probably be announcing for this bout. I had a great time announcing the two Jopa bouts this month. I'll be a back up announcer as the need arises. That reminds me that I miss the Colonel's Pod Casts!

Revival of the juicer

I feel a revival. I cleaned my kitchen last night, then I juiced. It's been a long time, but it was great. I love juice. Plus with my vegetarian diet (plus fish) I need the extra vitamins and minerals that juicing provides. And it just makes me feel good. After the juice Chris and I went speed walking for about an hour. We both jammed out to our iPods and it was really nice. The weather was perfect. I had to take a shower as soon as we got home, but that just made it easier on me this morning.

I kicked butt at work yesterday. I finished up multiple projects and feel like I have enough energy to plow through anything. I hope this feeling stays long enough for me to clean the whole house :)

Beginning of Summer 2008

I have promised myself to start blogging more. Starting today. Right now. And I can be funny, or not. No pressure. I don't have too much time today, so here's the short short update.

Miss reading other blogs... www.getugly.org/blog/ in particular. Subscribed to rss feed and all is better with the world.

I made an A on my first Calculus exam. I have my second exam tomorrow that I'm actually excited about. I'm taking 2 online summer courses, and I'm kicking their asses. Go me.

I've been walking my dogs everyday and I love it, and they love it.

I announced the bout last Saturday, and it looks like I'm going to be announcing again this upcoming Saturday. I gotta figure out something cute to wear!! Oh, plus practice not sounding like an idiot on a mic.

Work is good. Chris is fabulous.

Book club is still very cool. I just finished Julie & Julia, and I'm not providing a link because I do not endorse this book. It's one of the reasons that I'm jumping back on my blog. Let's just say that people like her shouldn't write, and people like me should. Ha. There I go showing off my big ego again. Oh well.

Lately I've been obsessed with budgeting and saving money for a house. I'm into my second month of budgeting and think it's one of the smartest things I've ever done.

Okay. That's all for now. I'll end this blog with a picture of Bella hanging her head out the door. Loving life to it's fullest.


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