Channeling Thelma and Louise

I had a strange dream last night. Sort of an Ella and Pumpkin channel Thelma and Louise. I don’t often remember my dreams the next day but this one stuck with me. The main question that came out of the dream is: If you drive away when you have been pulled over (while the police are walking up to your car) and then drive around the corner (you have time because there would be a little lag time before they could get into their vehicle) and then get out of the car and walk away could you still be charged with driving without a license? Charged with car theft? I know I know … they have cameras in the police cars but how reliable are they? Did they get a good look at me? These are just some of the silly things that I think of at 5am.

I went to Step class for the first time since before leaving for Japan. I felt really bad for the girl behind me. It was her first class, it was a tough routine, and she was behind me. God help her if she even tried to follow a thing that I was doing! I did warn her though. It was a fairly difficult routine (even some of the long-timers thought so) (And, no comments from the peanut gallery - it makes me feel better thinking this is the reason that I suck so badly) and I didn’t get half of it! I am counting on my Wii Basic Step (claims to improve rhythm) to make me the queen of the Step Class! I think that this Mii looks amazingly determined. I wonder whether I look that determined when I do my steps?

At Christmas I bought these very cute “Ugly” dolls. By now you know that I LOVE cute! I don’t know what I am going to do with it yet but right now it is enjoying living on my desk. Any ideas?

And now I have a “date” with my in box.

Have a wonderful day!

Ella

PS. My sister-in-law asked for this recipe. It is a terrific energy pick-me-up. I haven't done the calorie count but it might be hefty. It might be hefty but it is natural and is a great power boost.

Power Spheres yields 15 spheres

¾ cup dried Apricots
¾ cup dried Apple
4 brown rice cakes
1 cup unsweetened coconut
½ cup pumpkin seeds
½ cup rolled oats
1 ¼ cups fruit sweetener (this can be adjusted to taste)
½ cup natural peanut butter
1/3 cup sesame seeds (for coating the spheres)

1. In a food processor, pulse the apricots, apples (you can substitute other dried fruits), and rice cakes to a fine texture. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
2. Next, pulse the coconut, seeds, and oats to roughly combine. Add to the fruit mixture along with the fruit sweetener and peanut butter.
3. Mix everything together until well combined (you may have to adjust the ingredients to make them come together.
4. Cover and chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
5. Roll the dough into approximately 2 oz balls. Roll the balls in toasted sesame seeds to coat, pressing them in slightly.
6. Serve, or wrap in plastic and refrigerate.

From Rebar Cookbook