Drill noise + Barking dog + Korn’s “Freak on a Leash” blasting from my computer (yes, I have that song on my iTunes) = One heck of a loud morning
(Does any one else remember the “Freak on a Leash” music video with the bullet? So cool! I remember that one from the days when TRL was still on MTV!)
Even though a barking dog and the obnoxious sound of a drill in my house weren’t exactly comforting, enjoyable sounds, I’ve always preferred a loud house to a quiet one.
I do the dishes and clean with music blaring. I type up nearly even blog post with Pandora in the background. I like a noisy home!
Speaking of lots of noise, if you’re looking for some great techno music to add to your workout playlists, definitely check out the PBF Facebook page where a bunch of you shared awesome song suggestions for my upcoming half marathon playlist.
Lunch
Today’s lunch was hot and cheesy.
I made myself a quesadilla with two whole wheat tortillas, shredded cheese and black beans.
One thing I love about making quesadillas on the stovetop? When the cheese oozes out and gets slight crispy I think it tastes so good! Like cheese chips or something. Oh yes!
I’m hoping to cruise through a some assignment edits today before putting together my half marathon playlist this evening. I currently have about 10 songs on the playlist and need more than double that amount!
![\"Quantcast\"/](\"//pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-1e3-7hOJ_U8Bg.gif\")
I could really do with some gooey cheese right now! Black beans are a great choice to go with them 🙂
Ohh that quesadilla looks AMAZING! I don’t know why I havent thought to add black beans to a quesadilla before, they’re yummy and extra protein! Thanks for the tip!
omg i completely forgot that TRL existed! What has happened to MTV!?!?
that quesadilla looks so good! I understand what you say about a silent house: if i’m home alone and not studying music is a must, otherwise I’ll have to listen to all the little cracks and noises my house makes…creepy, especially if home alone at night!
Great lunch0 the only thing missing is salsa! I hope Party Rockers is on your playlist!
Yummy looking lunch!! Good luck putting together the playlist – if you haven’t already, I’d recommend turning on your Genius sidebar in iTunes – it gives some great suggestions!
This post made me laugh out loud. I totally agree, a loud home is so comforting for some reason. I have twins, and my family and friends are constantly coming through my house.
My favorite time of the day is the morning when there are sounds of cartoons, musical toys, people talking over breakfast, vacuums, and laughter!!
Omg yes I loved that song!! And I pretty much associate all 90’s songs from TRL – it was a sad day when that show ended! 🙁
This quesadilla looks delicious!
I’m the same way – I always have music or tv on in the background. Unless I am studying or trying to really focus on reading, then I like it silent because I swear I have ADD sometimes. Ha. I really have to concentrate on focusing on what I’m doing when I’m trying to read or study.
I love stovetop quesadillas because of the melty cheese oozing out too – yum!
As you can imagine, our home is perpetually noisy. And I love it! Although the quiet of nap time always is nice too.
I’m working on my playlist and adding some new songs this afternoon. Need some good ones so I’m checking out your page.
ohhh my gosh I love black bean quesadillas! I went through a phase where I would only eat those. You should try and make it as a pizza (with pizza sauce and cheese, of course) and add corn, spinach, whatever..its so delicious and tastes like a quesadilla and pizza..best of both worlds. 🙂
The cheese crisp is the best part of the quesadilla! Have you tried Parmesan crisps?? You basically sprinkle shredded Parmesan cheese on a baking sheet and back for a few mins until the cheese melts together and gets crispy. Break apart and eat…. SOOOO good!
I too need noise around me. All day I have Pandora on on my headphones and at home I turn on the TV for background noise or turn on the radio. Too much quiet is distracting!
I love the cheese crispies! Have you ever tried putting paremesan cheese on a cookie sheet and baking it to a crisp? It’s amazing! And makes a great garnish for mashed potatoes. Yum!
That dilla looks yum! I need to start buying whole wheat tortillas!
haha I have that song too! It’s good workout music. When that music video came out I was obsessed with rock and that music video. It was awesome.
mmmm black beans and cheese. YUMM.
I love updating my playlists–powers me through some hard/good workouts 🙂
I haven’t had a quesadilla in ages! Used to be my fav go-to meal in college!
That lunch looks delish! If you haven’t already, download some Andrew WK, so motivating! My favorite while working out is “I get wet.” Perverted, but ironic when you’re working out!
You’re making me hungry all over again! haha, that’s what blog-reading does when it’s filled with cheese.
My house is so noisey all the time with people coming and going and two very vocal dogs that I really enjoy the quite sometimes. One thing I cannot stand however is a quite car, I need music on all the time or someone to talk to or I would probably fall asleep, driving can be so boring somtimes!
I’m starving right now and totally going to make a quick quesadilla after seeing this!
I always bark too whenever strange people come over or strange noises are created in my house. I definitely don’t like the sound of drilling, and the vacuum scares the living crap out of me. Hey, I’m only 3.5 pounds, that dang thing could suck me up.
Your quesadilla looks muy delicioso, by the way. I love seeing food hailing from the land of my birth 🙂
Cheesy = comforting and delish. I usually like a lot of noise at home, too. Unless I’m trying to regroup and cozy up with a book.
hehe, I’m sure the locksmith loved the background noise too 🙂 Just out of curiosity, why did you have to change your locks? Is that what you typically do when you rent a house?
the quesadilla looks yummy! I love warm lunches 🙂
That’s my favorite part of making quesadillas too! I will not deny sprinkling extra cheese right on the pan for extra “cheesy crunchies”.
I cant believe you love Korn. thats amazing. I have seen Korn so many times live.. one of the best gigs i have been to 🙂 Remembering the days of Korn and Limp Bizkit now! Might have to go listen again 🙂
Veggie quesadillas are one of my favorite things for lunch! We have a little Mexican place by my work and the only thing I will ever order from there is a veggie quesadilla (black beans, and sauteed green peppers and onions please!) + a side of guacamole. I probably have that for lunch twice a week and it never gets old. Your homemade one looks delicious… I am a horrendous cook, but perhaps I will try it myself!
That looks delicious! I want to add different things to my quesadillas now. So many possibilities!
True story: I used to make myself a snack when I was in elementary school by simply melting cheese in a pan. It would be slightly crispy, but also gooey! I think I got this idea from my sister’s friend who taught us to melt a piece of American cheese on a plate in the microwave. My mom HATED when we did that because it would be so hard to scrub the cheese off of the plate…oops!
I remember that song being on TRL! I miss those days. I remember rushing to get home from school in time to watch TRL. I was actually on TRL on the street requesting a video! The next day was the first day of school and I felt like a celebrity. Everyone kept teling me they saw me on tv! 😉
That quesadilla looks so good. I love that about cheese also. Yum! 🙂
I know music is a matter of personal taste but there is some of my favourite songs to train on :
You can’t hurry love – Phil Collins (just try it)
Hot Hot Hot – Barefoot man
9 to 5 – Dolly Parton
Me and Bobby Mcgee – Janis Joplin
Magalenha – Sergio Mendes
Raise your glass – Pink!
So human – Lady Sovereign
Keep on ridin’ – DJ Champion
Just get up and dance – Afrika Bambaataa
Jump – Flo rida Ft Nelly Furtado
The crossroads – Bone thugs n harmony (90’s classic!)
Citizen of the planet – Syndicate of LAW ft Ya kid K
Mundian To bach ke – Panjabi
Bouger bouger – Magic system
Let me clear my throat – Dj cool (90’s classic again!)
I know, I’m weird and those are random! But it works with my running tempo!
Yummy! I love quesadillas! And black beans are such a fiber-licious ingredient. I think I may just have to make this for dinner…
Mmmm…that quesidilla looks absolutely wonderful! So oozy and gooey and delicious… 🙂 I can’t eat dairy, but I can eat daiya, and I have some in my fridge from america – so I think I will have to make myself one some time soon! 😛 xyx
Not sure what kind of music you like, but you should check out http://www.djrolemodel.com/downloads. He is a friend of mine and a great DJ who produced hour long workout mixes about 4 times a year. They are SO awesome and get me through the hard workouts!
Your lunch looks wonderful! I will have to try adding black beans to my future quesadillas.
I too prefer noise to silence when at home by myself.. i work in a library so i have enough quiet during the day.
Hmm..I seem to have trouble running with earphones on..they seem to move around and I don’t hear a steady stream of music 🙁 I wonder if thats the case with everyone (and I’m the only one bothered by it), or if my ears are just too odd to hold the earphones in..
It’s weird… sometimes I need to have background noise & other times I find it super-distracting!
Love the idea for a quick & easy lunch!
Mmmm…. Quesadillas! A favorite of mine! OMG I totally remember Korn’s “Freak on a Leash” it was a fav or mine growing up and it was on TRL it felt like every day during that time. The findings of the report you mentioned are interesting to me. I initially went to one school away from home and I found I actually LOST weight… I know go figure right??!! LOL. But I then transferred back to a school in my hometown and the weight tapered off so who knows??!! Thanks for the info though 🙂
I totally remember that Korn video! It was one of my favorites. 🙂
As much as I like having music and/or a TV on in the background, it does distract me when I’m doing work on the computer.
ahhh I love the “cheese chips” too! Sooo good. quesadillas are one of my all time favorite foods. Deee-licious! Maybe I’ll have one for dinner!
Oh man I was such a TRL girl! I would watch every day (mainly because I was a huge NSYNC fan and they were always on!).
Have you listened to anything by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals? “Hot Summer Nights” has a good beat to run to. 🙂
You really just can’t go wrong with a quesadilla. Ever.
🙂
And yes, I had that Freak on a Leash cd. Wow… hard to imagine.