Running on Empthai

So tonight I was uninspired. Did not want to run. Was exhausted from work. Waking up when it's dark and getting home when it's dark is not pleasant. As I was making dinner, I began to feel sad that I couldn't get motivated. My hands were freezing, my eyes were heavy, and the couch was so much more comfortable, especially with a puppy all curled around me.

But, as I flipped the chicken over, I thought, NO. I don't want to be this person. I can't let work and exhaustion get in my way.

So, I told Brad to go put on his running gear, I strapped on my Newtons, and we headed out the door for a quick 5k.

I felt like we were flying. My gps paused by accident, so I don't know how fast we went, but my lungs were burning, my calves were burning, and my head wasn't right. But, we did it, and we saw lots of pretty, classy Christmas lights along the way.

Sometimes life is tiring. But, I guess you gotta get out the door anyway. Even when the only thing you want to do is pour a huge glass of wine and cuddle with your fiance in sweats.

Speaking of which...

But, before I do that, I was inspired to make Thai food for dinner tonight. And it's healthy! So, here's the recipe for my coconut-rice chicken

1 cup white rice (I used brown jasmine rice to make it extra awesome)
1 can thai light coconut milk
1 can water (fill the can with water)
1 large sweet potato, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2-3 jalapeno peppers, chopped

Add coconut milk, water, and vegetables. Bring to a boil. Add rice. Then turn to a simmer and cover until rice cooks as per directions on box/bag (mine was about 20 minutes). Meanwhile, cook some chicken up. Add chicken, and voila! Awesome, healthy thai food.

I wish I could explain to you how amazing my house smells right now from this dinner. It's wonderful.