Check out my progress on Treadmill Buddy
As some of you may recall, my last rendezvous with a grad student started last spring in church, of all places. Well, as you may have surmised by my silence about the relationship over the past several months, that one fizzled fast. However, a new interest has been sparked at another one of my most commonly visited locations: the gym.
Yesterday morning, I was departing the gym: sweaty, a little tired, and hungry. The next thing I know, someone has sidled up to me and says, “so I notice we run at the same time in the mornings.” I was thinking, Yeah, I’m basically like clockwork…what’s your point?, but instead I said something profound like “I’m definitely a morning exerciser.” Anyway, we had a short little chat in which we exchanged our names a few basic facts about ourselves. We parted ways, and I didn’t really think anything more about it. I saw my treadmill buddy again this morning from across the gym, but I’m pretty attached to my favorite treadmill (the one that’s closest to the TV with the Today Show on it), so I didn’t bother to say hello (yeah, I know—my sociability is astounding). When I returned home, I found a Facebook friend request in my inbox…from the treadmill man. After waiting an appropriate amount of time, I accepted the request and headed to class.
The saga continues. This afternoon, in one of my usual bouts of productivity, I decided it would be a good idea to waste time on Facebook…then I received a Facebook Chat message from you-know-who. We got to talking for about 45minutes until he abruptly asked me if I wanted to grab coffee on campus in a few minutes. Spontaneity is not my thing, but I agreed. We ended up chatting for two hours, and the impromptu coffee date ended with his asking when I returned from Thanksgiving break and would I like to hang out sometime. Woo! Just days ago, I was thinking my upcoming break would be too short; now I am thinking it will last an eternity. Sigh. Did you do anything spontaneous today?
For those of you who have no interest in my love life (or lack thereof), you will be happy to see that I have some eats to share with you:
Thursday
One of my all-time favorite combinations—just like a berry milkshake!
Friday
So, we all know Smoothie in a Bowl and Oats in a Jar…but have you ever had Smoothie in a Jar? Phenom! In case you’re keeping count, that’s the FOURTH jar of nut butter I have finished in 8 days. Why are they all disappearing at once??
Due to my unscheduled coffee date, I didn’t get to eat “lunch” until approximately 5:30. Needless to say, I was hangry. One of my Salad Lady recipes saved the day.
I got hungry for dinner surprisingly soon after my belated lunch. Stuffed acorn squash with pumpkin-spiced chickpeas (not roasted, however) were on the menu.
Alright, I gotta go pack now…Birmingham here I come!
Filed under: Meals
Caroline Yoder, dietitian-to-be and all-around foodie.
great story. hope that it pans out well…keep us up to date. I find it interesting when you are showing interest and/or dating someone in the beginning..do you tell them about your blog. take pictures. always the threshold of holding back the blogging world
Awh, well I hope everything works out for you with treadmill man (even if that means being friends or something more). I met my guy at Kroger. He was my cashier three Sundays in a row. Love at first cha-ching, I tell you. =P
I love your daily eats! I am inspired by that curried tofu salad. How do you make it?
That’s great about your treadmill friend! I’ve made 2 friends running in the morning, both being faculty members of the college. One’s even the Dean of Residence! It’s good to know people in high places
OH MY GOSH you did NOT inform me about this on my drive!!!! This is so exciting. I am jumping out of my seat
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Have a safe flight m’dear!
ahhh good luck with the treadmill hottie! so cute..
OMG what an awesome story! I think everyone who works out secretly hopes that will happen to them!
I mean, I actually turn lobster red when I work out and get really unattractive. But in daydreams I don’t!
Ooh la la~ Treadmill rendezvous! Scandalous! Juicy! I’m hanging on to my seat! Do keep us up to date, my dear!
AHHHH!
What a neat story! KEEP US UPDATED!
hhaha..I do like knowing about your love life! please keep us updated!
I had acorn squash last night too, soooo good!
Ohmygosh!! You totally got picked up at the gym! Except, in the good cute&flirty non creepy way. I love it! I am rooting for your treadmill romance
Smoothie in a jar does sound phenom. Better than in a bowl actually.
What an exciting afternoon…a fresh prospect!!
YYYES!! Go use those Brian Boitano tips now
olalala….. someone’s interested in YOU!!! HAHAHA. I love story like that, makes me happy. Gosh. Am I too nosy if I begged you to tell us when you guys become a couple? Ok, I sounded like a stalker then , forgive me.
Home sweet home to you!!!
Oh la la I love stories like that!
I think it’s so cool he took the effort to find you on facebook right away!
AHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love this guy. you have to date him. that was seriously THE CUTEST story ever
he totally loves you hahaha okay thats a little overboard on my part but i love hearing the way people meet eachother 
keep us updated!!!!!!
Aww, so cute! Good luck with the hottie
I love those pumpkin spice chickpeas! It took everything to not eat them all in one sitting!
Something spontaneous today? Woke up at 10! That is the latest I’ve slept in a very long time!
Wow! He was determined, finding you on FB and all. I hope your Thanksgiving Break goes fast!!!
I definitely think a late “lunch” is worth it if it means you’re spending time with a new someone! Even if he ends up just being a new friend, that’s still a great thing.
Have an excellent Thanksgiving!
Smoothie in a jar? GENIUS.
That’s such a cute story. So blush-inspiring!
Have a great break!
I was wondering what happened to him! Hehe, good luck on this new boy. If you can have a decent conversation with a guy for two hours, then I’d say he’s a keeper
Oh you go girl with the treadmill buddy~!!! I can’t wait to hear about your guys hangout after you get back from break! looking forward to seeing him will help with being sad to leave home…and Christmas is coming sooooo fast I bet your very excited! I hope your having a great weekend!
those pumpkin spiced chickpeas sound so good, everytime I come in here I am reminded to make them!
smoothie in a jar! FABULOUS idea!!
that treadmill story is soooo cute!! thats awesome!
Wow, that’s exciting! I guess it’s true that you meet people when you stop looking for them. Good luck
owwwwwwwwwww I love it! Gym romance! I hope things work out- it’d be fun to have a man to share your passion of food/working out with.
Great eats. I think I’m finally going to try cooking my own tofu at home. I plan to pick some up next week. And you know I can NEVER get enough squash
WEEEEee that is SO fun!! That is super cute and exciting, have a great time at home love!
back when josh and i first met in med school we used to see each other at the gym and he used to come talk to me while i was running on the treadmill!!
it worked out for us, so . . . hopefully for you too!!