Today was a perfect weekend day in all respects... I woke up at 9:00 feeling refreshed and energized for a day of leisurely chores (is that an oxymoron? I happen to enjoy chores... sometimes). I'd also decided last night that I should probably try to start running again. It's been about two and a half months since my tragic knee injury put me out of training for the half marathon and I'd tried to run once about a month ago but my knees were still pretty weak so I didn't get very far.

So I dusted off my running shoes, put my laundry in to wash and took off - it was such a strange feeling, to be running again, and acutely aware of how my knees were feeling every second of the way. I didn't go very far, maybe two miles, all the while thinking: there was a time when I would be at this for over two hours. Just one foot in front of the other, pressing on, my body completely in sync, feeling so fluid and in control. I just don't know. I miss it but at the same time my knees aren't responding well. What's a girl to do??

Anyway, after my run I finished my laundry, cleaned my room, showered and headed out to Target and the grocery store. Last week I'd come up with a few new recipes that I wanted to try out and Jaymie and I had made plans to have a picnic in the park tonight, so I had a good long list of things to get.

Okay well I spent a crapload of money at Key Foods. But I made a delicious dinner and I'm so in love with it that I decided that I would share it with all of you, yes you my lovely visitors. Even the ones who never reveal themselves to me. ;)

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Cucumber-Dill Yogurt Salad
Serves: 3-4 (depending on appetite!)

Ingredients:
1 medium cucumber
1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
8-10 medium olives
3-5 mint leaves
1 sprig baby dill
1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
salt, to taste

Cut the cucumber into small chunks and olives into small pieces. Mix in medium bowl with onion. Tear mint leaves and dill into cucumber mixture and toss until evenly distributed. Add yogurt and stir in salt to taste. Serve as is or with pita points or flatbread.

Let me tell you. It is delicious, and perfect picnic food. I also can't wait to have it for lunch tomorrow :)