In order to have a true comparison to the whole wheat pasta I normally eat, I decided to test the rice noodles in a dish I eat all the time...mac and cheese! I didn't have to cook the rice pasta differently or anything so I just prepared my dish as usual (just stirring in a slice of cheddar cheese). I had honey mustard bbq chicken (the sauces were naturally gluten free) and steamed broccoli on the side. I liked the rice noodles. They didn't taste different from regular white pasta, but had less flavor than whole wheat pasta. The rice noodles were a tad stickier than regular pasta, but not so bad that it bothered me or made them seem like they weren't pasta. I felt like I was eating pasta, not a pasta substitute. I'll definitely try them again in another pasta recipe.
This morning I ran outside again...yay! I ran 5 miles and did a few ab exercises afterwards. This week has been weird with my running though. I'm having a hard time getting into the groove. Normally when I run, I sing along with my ipod and have a grand ole time, but lately I've just been zoning out and forcing myself to get through it. Oh well, I'll shake it off (like Mariah!) eventually.
It's Three Things Thursday! Yeah! Let's get down to business:
1. Are You Going To Have Kids? I'm not sure why, but everyone from my co-workers, friends, and even you readers in your emails have been asking me if I'm going to have kids. Why do you want to know so bad? If I have a kid, are you going to kidnap him or something? Am I supposed to give birth to the golden child? I know I'm 30 and my biological clock is ticking, but I still have a few years before the alarm sounds. I can't even find a man that likes me enough to marry me, nevermind have a kid with me. And the glamorous life of a single mom just doesn't appeal to me. If I'm going to have a kid, I'm not going at it alone and I'd want to be married because I don't want to be bonded for life with some toolbag I'll have to hunt down for his child support payments. Also, I'm not sure if I'd make a good mother. I've never had that mothering instinct, think all babies look the same, and cringe when they cry. I don't get excited when coworkers bring their babies to work and I hate going to baby showers. The only time I've ever felt my ovaries cry out is when I'm watching the news and they talk about the orphans in Haiti or about some baby found in a dumpster. I feel motherly towards those kids for some reason...odd. Anyway, that clears that up. Now stay out of my vagina people!
2. Dogs In Restaurants. I don't hate dogs and obviously I think they should eat, but I think it's rude of their owners to bring them in restaurants or coffee shops. I see it all the time! They don't seem to care if other patrons have dog allergies, if there are kids there that might be scared of dogs, or about sanitation in general. If you have a seeing eye dog or something, that's different, but what makes you so special that you have to bring your dog where ever you go? That's quite a sense of entitlement on your behalf, you selfish dog owner! Your risking the fact that the restaurant could get shut down because you brought your dog in. Leave your dogs at home!
3. Gaucho Pants. No one looks good in them. I mean, capri pants barely look good on anyone. Why anyone would want to walk around looking like a pirate is beyond me. Just terrible.
What's bothering you this week? My comment section is your shoulder to cry on.
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Being marries is worse...then the kids shit really starts. The best part is when they say 'oh, i bet your parents are really excited for grandkids!'
Actually, no they arent. They still have a kid themselves in college.
Ugh. How annoying.
Oh the kids question. Yeah. I haven't gotten that question specifically, although people tell me that I'm running out of time and I'm on the "downward slope"...and I'm 27! One of my friends was told SHE'S running out of time and she just turned 26. People are crazy.
And gaucho pants...well, I'm really too short to find anything that looks remotely decent on me as far as capris go, so I haven't even bothered. Haha. I do own a few pairs of capris, but it took eternity to find some that didn't make me look even shorter than I already am.
My biggest thing that's driving me crazy today? People who talk on the phone during rush hour while driving down 93. I'm guilty of talking on the phone while driving. I've done it. I'm trying to stop. But when I clearly have no idea where I'm going (during rush hour or not) I concentrate on driving so I'm not cutting people off at the last second to get on the exit ramp. If you don't know where to go, get off the phone or pull over and get directions and THEN DRIVE. Almost being run off the side of my exit ramp by some asshat in a van was not a good way to start my morning.
Oh my God, I don't think my husband and I were married for even a DAY before people felt like they had the right to ask us about when we are going to have kids. It's always implied that we defintely ARE going to have them-- as if not having them isn't even an option. Gets on my LAST nerve.
Hahaha! Similar to skinny jeans, I don't think anyone can really pull off gauchos. The whole style is really weird in general. Oh, I want to wear the baggiest pants on Earth, and lets hem them to my calf.
I feel the same way about babies, I don't want to hold them and I hate having to feign interest when my coworkers bring their newborns into the office. So yeah, I'm with you on the kid issue.
re: #3- AMEN.
I agree with the are you going to have kids thing, but I get the "when are you getting married" thing about me and my bf. Obviously if we were ready to get married, we would be getting married! Why push it if you are happy where you are in life?!
Glad your rice noodles turned out well! I also highly recommend corn pasta, it tastes even more like regular pasta (not such a sticky texture)!
1. The phrase "I love me some ____ ". Ok, it was kind of cute and funny for a while, but now it's being used in newspaper articles. What the hell? No, I do not love me some anything.
2. Animal Collective. I have several of their albums and think they're great and all, but seriously guys, do you really need to have every song start and end with 2 minutes of nonsensical buzzing, clanging, and feedback? Enough already. Stop trying so hard to sound indie and experimental.
3. RIP Corey Haim. This isn't really a complaint, though I guess I'm complaining that he's dead. Such a shame.
P.S. I think you'd make a great mother, but people that keep asking you about it need to chill out.
I also like dogs but agree - dogs should not be in restaurants! My brother-in-law's aunt has a dog that they paid thousands of dollars to have certified as a "helper" dog - so they could bring it everywhere. They even give the dog a bath every time it poops! Crazy....
I hate the "when are you going to have kids question" - the answer is, when the time is right and the time is not right right now.
Glad the rice noodles were good - I've never tried them!
hahaha gauchos is a great one, I also really cant stand the shorts jump suits, sorry maybe they just dont look good on me? but I think they look kinda silly, its such a trend that will die out pretty quick!
Haha, I loved Lauren's comment cuz I'm the same way. When people bring their babies to work, I could care less.
I can understand the dogs inside restaurants complaint. But i argue FOR dogs on outdoor patios. There are always gross birds swooping and stealing food off plates. So I think my dog should be allowed to sit under the table while I enjoy my meal.
I tried to rock gaucho pants before. Pictures will NOT be posted. It was bad.
as a crazy dog person who arranges her life around her dog I AGREE with you about dogs at restaurants... But I do like outside seating with dobby... but inside no! because of peeps with fears! just because i think my dog is awesome doesn't mean you have to
"stay out of my vagina"
thats going on my wall of quotes! LOL
Youre awesome! I cant imagine why ppl would be so up your ass about having kids! Its like that with me only ppl ask when im gonna get married... and i say when i run out of assholes to date.
I am a dog lover but i would never bring my dog to a resturant or coffee shop... my dog is cute and all but I gotta have limits! and yeah tis kinda gross to be dining out and seing a dog int he restaurant.
I'm 25 and me and my boyfriend have been together for 3.5 years and I'm constantly getting the When are you getting married question? It is frustrating. It's none of your business and I'm happy so quit trying to make me feel like I should be at some other place in my life.
the mac n cheese looks yummy!! You could also try Quinoa pasta if you haven't yet.....it is firmer than regular pasta but also gluten free (i've tried the Ancient Harvest brand). Good luck with going gluten free! I hope it helps!!!!
I agree about those pants. They are so hideous. What's bothering me...as soon as it gets warm out, men think they have the right to whistle and say things under their breathe such as sexy. Let me walk on my lunch break in peace thank you. Yes I curse them out.
I've had rice pasta before and I love it! It's kind of gummy and chewier than whole wheat, but I like that about it.
I've never seen someone bring a dog in to a store but that's gross. Isn't it a health code violation anyway??
I didn't know people could get away with dogs in restaurants. I live in Europe so I see it sometimes, but usually outside at cafes on the patio.
I can't believe your squash was moldy. That sucks!
I think only in the US people worry about their biological clock ticking.. I had someone telling me the other day I should hurry up before my eggs dry up.. whatever.
My European and Aussie Friends dont' seem to be bothered with age and hurrying up for a baby.
I LOVE dogs - but get very annoyed when owners are inconsiderate - one of my pet peeves is off leash dogs
eww people actually bring dogs into restaurants? thats kind of gross. i mean, i love dogs..but not near my food!
You crack me up..."stay out of my vagina people" is the MOST CLASSIC line I have ever heard!! :)
I like the rice noodles too. Not exactly the same, but close enough. Bread is tougher to find good substitutes for, so let me know if you find a good one.
I think some people are just never satisfied...if your not married, the question is When are you going to get married? If you are married, its When are you going to have a baby? And if you already have a child, its When are you going to have another one?! I am certain you would be a fabulous mother, but that doesn't mean that you should be. Nobody's business but yours.
My chemistry professor is driving me nuts this week. He changes deadlines, and adds in assignments on a whim. Some people like to plan ahead! You know? The responsible ones!
Ayer I bumped into an old family friend that I have not seen in over 15 years, and the first thing he asked "are you married" and that is when I jumped into my car and peaced out! lol
I am starting to hear the kids question also. I get that I am getting married this summer but I am 25, that's a little young to start thinking about kiddos in my book anyway!
Gaucho pants I love though. They are just so comfortable I don't really care how I look :)
AMEN to the kids questions! If I feel like discussing it, I will let people know....but until I bring it up, it's just not an appropriate question to ask....for all they know, I'd die to have a kid but I'm infertile or my husband is....it could be a very touchy subject and not one that everyone and their brother should feel the need to comment on unsolicited!! And you're right, you have plenty of time: to make a decision for YOU, not for anyone else:)
1/ The kids - Oh god . My bf and i have been together 8 ish years and we get more questions about a wedding date then kids!. And yes some people htink its just not an option to not have any. I want some ,but not now, Im not in a rush and yes its none of their business.
2/ oh god. I am with you on this one too. People do this everywhere here!
I managed a store a couple years back and daily people would come in with dogs. When I would tell them about policies etc, they would pick up the dog and carry it around like that is much better than them walking on the floor. Some of them get right nasty when you say , NO you can't have the dog in here at all .
I love dogs too but its just not appropriate.
3/ gauchos . Oh god. I have to admit i attempted this and I am just not sure how to work it without feeling like across between aladdin and hammer.
Ugh HATE the kid question. Why do other people care oh so much about this?! Leave me alone!
LOL on gauchos!
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