Well friends, it’s Friday. I really wasn’t on planning on posting much this week. You see, we were supposed to be in the Bahamas for the UWC triathlon.
Well…. hurricane Sandy had other plans and the triathlon has been postponed. Bummer! We won’t get to go but that’s okay. Sometimes you just gotta go with the flow, right?
So instead of running around here……
I’m going to get an extra day to run around here. Different but equally therapeutic! Yes?
And instead of eating out most nights while away, we’ll be making the most of what’s left in our fridge and leftovers.
I call this gluten free chicken tender and chili pepper tempeh stir fry with Cholula sauce! strangely delicious too!
And instead of spending most of the weekend working for the triathlon, I’ll be working for the gym, teaching my classes.
I’ll also be working for myslef, getting those Healthy Bite orders done early!
And working on the November Flavor…. Pumpkin Dark Chocolate Chip perhaps?
Instead of being away from the computer for 5 days, I’ll probably be rereading some pretty amazing posts.
Like THIS one, or THAT one. Two very different reads, both great writers!
Yes, go with the flow is my husband’s middle name. I think I inherited when we got married. Or so I like to think.
That being said, I think I’ll go with the flow tonight and enjoy a glass of wine and VALUE our extra time here.
Are you a GO WITH THE FLOW type of person?
Cheers,
LC
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Linz @ Itz Linz says
October 26, 2012 at 6:52 AMI’m definitely a go with the flow person… Sometimes my family and friends wish I weren’t sooooo relaxed but most of the time it comes in handy!
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 7:42 AMhehe, i love it! maybe it’s a linz thing? okay, maybe not but it’s clever, eh?
Cara's Healthy Cravings says
October 26, 2012 at 7:09 AMI am most definitely a go with the flow person, which can irritate my husband at times, as he finds me too relaxed in certain situations 😉 Oh well!
I find it to be a handy trait when I am working in a restaurant kitchen…ya never know what’s going to happen.
Have a super weekend and enjoy it!
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 7:42 AMoh yes, you are needed then. To calm down the crazys! haha
katie says
October 26, 2012 at 7:12 AMHappy weekend!!
I am SO a go with the flow kind of person, I feel it is easier to live that way!
Have a beautiful weekend friend! <3
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 7:43 AMhappy weekend friend! I know you are chill, that’s why i love you so! well, among the many other reasons!
Katie says
October 26, 2012 at 7:28 AMTwo things:
1. I’m a hot sauce fiend and I just bought cholula. I like to vary my hot sauces for variety. Cholula and Sriracha are the best.
2. I bought a bottle of Pinot Noir Balsamic Vinegar last weekend and thought of you. It’s fantastic.
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 7:43 AMseriously, are you my twin?
Heidi @BananaBuzzbomb says
October 26, 2012 at 7:33 AMUnfortunately I’m not really a go with the flow person. But it’s something I’m seriously working on and am getting better at it. Have a great weekend!!
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 7:42 AMbahaha, thats okay. I bet your hubby is, right?
Heidi @BananaBuzzbomb says
October 26, 2012 at 7:50 AMIndeed, he is. Just one more reason why I married him =)
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 12:46 PMthank God for our men, right?! haha
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
October 26, 2012 at 7:54 AMI’m trying to be so much better about going with the flow. I have definitely improved over the past year and it sure makes life less stressful!
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 12:48 PMi know you have! and i LOOOOOOVE IT! woo! go with the flow taper time!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
October 26, 2012 at 7:58 AMMmmmm… Choula. And wine. That’s a great affordable Pinot!
I all about going with the flow. There’s so much craziness in my schedule that if I wasn’t laid back about it I’d go absolutely crazy.
Have a wonderful weekend!!!
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 12:50 PMtrue that! I think it’s a necessity if you travel that much.
Kierston says
October 26, 2012 at 8:03 AMI’d say I’m a go with the flow person but I’m a planner by nature too 🙂
Have a FLOWing Friday xo
Paige @ Your Trainer Paige says
October 26, 2012 at 8:13 AMYou guys have such GREAT attitudes. Glad you were able to change your plans and avoid the storm!
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 8:48 PMyep, and now we’re home drinking wine and watching TV. life is hard. LOL!
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance says
October 26, 2012 at 8:17 AMWay to go with the flow . . . I mean, really, what else can ya do? 🙂
And it’s not so bad when that means home cooked meals doused with Cholula, being in the comfort of your own gym, and sipping a great Pinot Noir. Have a great weekend!
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 9:15 PMyep, can’t complain. now, if only i had some of your pumpkin chili to go with my flow. haha
Kanoelani says
October 26, 2012 at 8:38 AMI’m definitely a go with the flow type of person… it’s so much fun! Sorry your triathalon got cancelled due to the storm but looks like you’ll be having an enjoyable weekend regardless. I have my 1st 5K this weekend & I’m psyched… YIPPEEE!!! Have a great weekend friend! <3 😀
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 8:48 PMh good luck! keep me posted!
M. Love says
October 26, 2012 at 8:58 AMI am trying to get you and your husband’s motto to sink into my head 🙂
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 8:47 PMmaybe i should repeat this daily, yes? haha
Heather @ Heather's Dish says
October 26, 2012 at 9:14 AMmy hubby is totally a go with the flow guy, and i have had to change my type-A ways a little bit since we got married. toss a baby in the mix and go with the flow is kind of just the way we roll now!
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 8:43 PMi figure it just come with age and babies, haha. My husband evens me out. Phew!
Abby @ Change of Pace says
October 26, 2012 at 9:35 AMToo bad about your change of plans. Hopefully the hurricane doesn’t do too much damage.
Although the beach/ocean is an amazing place to run, your trails don’t look too bad either!
I’m generally not a go with the flow person, unless life/changes dictate it. Then I can do it quite nicely!
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 8:44 PMi can’t complain either way. Just hope everyone is okay in the bahamas. EEK! and i can tell you care go with the flow. Your tone and all.
Amanda N says
October 26, 2012 at 9:42 AMI am definitely not a go with the flow person, I like to plan and have things work out the way I planned…if not I don’t like it. I also have a hard time with change so I’m sure they go hand in hand. My husband is a fly by the seat of his pants type of person though….so I’ve gotten a little better at “going with the flow”….with small things…baby steps.
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 8:49 PMi think we marry these men for a reason, right? evens out!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
October 26, 2012 at 9:47 AMI definitely am these days! It’s been a learning experience, but I’m getting there! I’m glad you made the best of it! Looks like it’s been a pretty great week to me!
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 8:40 PMoh gosh, you are so good at it! i love how you just roll with it and those crazy boys!
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
October 26, 2012 at 9:50 AM*hands over the kombucha slugs* You can have them 😉
I’m not as flowy as I’d like to be, but I’m nowhere near as bad as I used to be. I used to freak out like it was the end of the world if my plans got wrenched, but now I keep my freak outs limited to 15 mins tops and try to make the best of it.
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 8:50 PMyea for slugs! and yea for going with the flow.. more. I think we live and learn and then let go, yes?
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says
October 26, 2012 at 10:19 AMI’m so type A… I wish I were a go with the flow kind of person!!! I have been working on it though.
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 8:40 PMi bet your hubby is not though, right? hehe. mine is so chill, it evens out!
Lisa says
October 26, 2012 at 10:20 AMI am definitely not a go with the flow person ha ha. I’m working on it though!! I used to be a lottt worse, so its definitely improving! I’m so glad you can go with the flow! I need your tips;)
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 8:39 PMi think it gets older with age, yes?
Ashley @ Freckles & Spice says
October 26, 2012 at 10:37 AMI used to have a very hard time going with the flow. This year has taught me to move and live a little more like water. I do have my moments where I go crazy and just want answers/things to happen faster though.
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 8:51 PMthe more we go through, the more we learn to let go. ya know? UPDATE ME on YOU!
Christa @ Edible Balance says
October 26, 2012 at 10:39 AMso much to love about this post (aka healthy bites, cough cough… lol)!
I am definitely a go with the flow type person, although I do have my moments 😉 really, what can you do? Might as well take advantage, sometimes the most spontaneous things that come out of cancelled plans end up being the most fun and memorable!
Thanks again so much for the love… it honestly made my day xoxo
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 12:42 PMwell you made my week with that post! so thank YOU!
Lisa says
October 26, 2012 at 11:37 AMI’m totally go with the flow these days….sometimes too much maybe! 🙂
Wine and going with the flow does sound like a magical recipe for relaxation!
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 8:38 PMmaybe CA is good for you, too good? jk
Heather @ Better With Veggies says
October 26, 2012 at 12:37 PMI try to be a go-with-the-flow girl, but I usually fail miserable. And pumpkin dark chocolate sounds amazing for the next flavor. I will be ordering those!!
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 9:12 PMum yes, they are amazing. i just ate one. and you need them. xxoo
Jess says
October 26, 2012 at 12:56 PMI love the idea of going with the flow after something so very planned and scheduled gets changed at the very last minute. Embrace it and enjoy my friend. And drink lots of wine, that’s an order 😉
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 9:11 PMorder complete!
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
October 26, 2012 at 1:29 PMI’m definitely not much of a “go with the flow” type person, but I’ve certainly gotten better at it since meeting my husband. He’s good for me like that! 😉
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 9:10 PMi think this is the reason we marry these men, they counterbalance us, yes?
Missy says
October 26, 2012 at 2:20 PMI’m pretty much all the time a go-with-the-flow off the cuff play by ear loosey goosey girl.
Except when it comes to…..
LOL. Yes, we all like to think we are but no one is 100% so what is important is the times when we find ourselves battling upstream we remind ourselves of things like this.
PS- It is cool the hubster’s flow and your orderly sherpa-ness are like a yin and yang.
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 9:05 PMwe are yin and yang. i think i need to be a little less yin though. Girl, you need to come visit!
Kovas - Midwest Multisport Life says
October 26, 2012 at 2:21 PMBummer about the tri cancellation, but it sounds like you have plenty to do!
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 9:03 PMvery true, and lots of enjoying!
Missy says
October 26, 2012 at 2:21 PMHahaha and I agree with Jess…wine is UBER-helpful for flow.
Heather @ For the Love of Kale says
October 26, 2012 at 2:24 PMI love you. You’re a living angel.
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 9:04 PMyoure my angel! and enjoy sin city! hehe.
the delicate place says
October 26, 2012 at 2:50 PMi’m definitely trying to be more of a go with the flow gal 🙂 happy weekend friend! i love your workouts! i try the HIIT/bodyweight focused ones once every two weeks!
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 9:03 PMlet me know if you try any more workouts! you know, when youre going with the flow. hehe
Katie @ Katie Moves says
October 26, 2012 at 3:23 PMhehe i’m soooo go with the flow. it takes a lot to get my worked up or mad! which is a good thing I think. my bf is wound a little more tight and I think I drive him crazy- especially about time! oops 🙂 have a wonderful weekend! i’ll be preparing for the storm that will probably really hit us on the east coast sunday monday and tuesday! ah!
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 8:57 PMohh i like that! i bet you are super fun too katie! teach us your ways.
Jess @ Blonde Ponytail says
October 26, 2012 at 3:30 PMSounds like you have the perfect personality for the profession! I hope you can savor every moment this weekend and I think the NOV flavor sounds irresistible!!
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 9:00 PMyes, just finished making that flavor and ate one.. um yum! come share with me!!!
Stacie @ Snaps and Bits says
October 26, 2012 at 4:18 PMHave a great one! I live right where the two storms are supposed to collide. Yep. There is some big time Frankenstorm prep going on in my town. Tomorrow is the calm before the storm!
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 9:00 PMoh not again! be safe!!
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says
October 26, 2012 at 4:45 PMI’m usually a go with the flow type of girl but somedays….I will be able to flow a little bit more tomorrow once I get my long run done. Then it’s wine time! 😉
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 8:54 PMwell that sounds perfect! cheers!
She Rocks Fitness says
October 26, 2012 at 5:28 PMI’m learning to “go with the flow” more and more! It’s hard to let go and not follow that darn specific schedule I sometimes set up for myself. But I’m learning to loosen up and just go with it, because sometimes you have no other choice. Happy Friday! xoxo
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 8:56 PMyou sure are! and you are stunning doing it! love you! and darn it, wish you were here since i am no longer going out of town!
Brittany says
October 26, 2012 at 6:59 PMBOTH of those running locations are amazing. I love the forest one! Bummer about the hurricane, but hooray for going with the flow. I am learning to do more of this these days! Enjoy your wine with the husb!! Happy weekend!
LCCotter says
October 26, 2012 at 8:56 PMwanna come run with me? please! we can get kombucha after. 😉
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
October 26, 2012 at 7:24 PMPumpkin dark chocolate chip?! It might be time I make another order… 😉
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says
October 26, 2012 at 10:13 PMWell, I just flew over Hurricane Sandy and she’s one big storm!! Today has been all about going with the flow!! xoxo for all your love and appreciation.
LCCotter says
October 27, 2012 at 7:34 PMgood. enjoy that flow. i think life is a little more sweet when we ride it, yes?
Klh says
October 26, 2012 at 11:27 PMI say that I’m a go w/ the flow person but I’m totally not. I’m working on it 🙂
Happy wknd!
LCCotter says
October 27, 2012 at 7:37 PMoh i know that! i do that too. working on being the real deal though, yes?
Bre says
October 27, 2012 at 12:19 AMI’m definitely not a go with the flow person…but I think I’m slowly learning to become more “go with the flow.” And frankly, I’m kinda loving the (slow) change! 🙂
LCCotter says
October 27, 2012 at 7:37 PMi think the trip to AZ is helping, yes?
Bre says
October 27, 2012 at 9:17 PMit’s been amazing…and yes- totally is helping!!
tianna says
October 27, 2012 at 3:32 AMI’m so not a “go with the flow” person but I am a “cest la vie” person. I try to control things as much as possible but I am able to let them go, too, when it’s just not going to work out. I guess it’s one benefit of always moving onto the next thing.
But yes, slowing down and feeling the rhythms of life – that’s truly beautiful music! 🙂
LCCotter says
October 27, 2012 at 7:38 PMc’est la vie is even better. It means life is good because you make it good!
Jan says
October 27, 2012 at 7:57 AMThe trails nearby look just as (if not even more) scenic! Sorry you didn’t get to go to the tropics though! I’m glad your hubby has mastered the art of going with the flow. I need to learn from him!
LCCotter says
October 27, 2012 at 7:38 PMtrue! they are just as peaceful too!
Michele @ Nycrunningmama says
October 27, 2012 at 1:53 PMI never used to be…BUT my husband very much is. And he’s made me much more calm about things – esp those out of my control…so I’d like to think that I am now a go with the flow kind of gal =)
Stinky that the hurricane derailed your plans…we are bracing for it. We are just on the border of an evacuation zone. Yikes. :/
LCCotter says
October 27, 2012 at 7:39 PMi think we marry these men for that reason, right? They counterbalance us, phew! Hope the hurricane doesn’t affect you!
Nichole says
October 27, 2012 at 4:03 PMMy hus is uber chilled, I think I carry enough crazies for the both of us:)
Sorry it got postponed, but you def made the best of it!
Cannot believe Sandy, she’s a mess!
LCCotter says
October 27, 2012 at 7:31 PMditto, my husband likes to claim he calms the crazys. LOL!
PurelyMichelle says
October 27, 2012 at 8:32 PMhaha I have to laugh, as I tell myself I am a go with the person. I just feel that sounds better when I talk to people, but really I like order, schedule. But my life lately has not order, so now I am a go with the flow. Or well trying to be
LCCotter says
October 28, 2012 at 7:34 AMsee, i think when you embrace change, you kinda have to with the flow, yes?
hillary says
October 27, 2012 at 10:05 PMalthough i am SO SAD that we don’t get to meet this weekend, i too felt like i just gained 5 days i didn’t plan on having–so we are tackling projects like cleaning out the garage! woohoo!! 🙂
LCCotter says
October 28, 2012 at 7:32 AMoh good, wanna come clean out our apartment next? I’ll pay you in Healthy bites. LOL
Jess says
October 28, 2012 at 6:38 AMSorry to hear about the hurricane. I’m a go with the flow person and my husband is not! Haha. Definitely makes for some interesting challenges! That’s what life is about I guess!
LCCotter says
October 28, 2012 at 7:32 AMhow funny, it’s usually one or the other in marriage, yes?
jobo says
October 28, 2012 at 12:38 PMoh such a bummer about the weather and the Bahamas!! But you are making the most of it, and getting it done this weekend! That’s awesome. I am excited for the November flavor! and um, think there needs to be a pumpkin flavor of some kind. Whatcha think??
LCCotter says
October 28, 2012 at 12:47 PMalready made it! and i’ve eaten half the batch. It’s dark chocolate chip and pumpkin spice. UM< YA!
Maria @ Lil Mys Ninja says
October 29, 2012 at 8:54 PMI totally WANT that bench!! Love it!
And I’ve seen the new November bite…I’m think I may need to put in another as soon as I get paid! I might have to go for 2 dozen of that espresso crunch…PJ asked me today how many he was supposed to leave me…LOL!
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says
October 29, 2012 at 10:11 PMWhen teaching, I’m very “go with the flow,” but I do sometimes have trouble adjusting to situations that are out of my control in the rest of my life. This is definitely something I need to work on…
Pumpkin chip? YUM!
LCCotter says
October 30, 2012 at 12:03 PMmaybe it just evens out that way? LOL! and how about some pumpkin pie nutty butter, yes?