Famous Quotes About Cake

November 20th, 2009 by Just Call Me Lungs No comments »

My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far today, I have finished 2 bags of M&M’s and a chocolate cake. I feel better already.

You know you are getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.

A compromise is the art of dividing a cake in such a way that everyone believes he has the biggest piece

For me, the cinema is not a slice of life, but a piece of cake.

If the people have no bread, let them eat cake.

A great empire, like a great cake, is most easily diminished at the edges.


Why you should run (Letterman-Style top 10)

August 26th, 2009 by Banks 1 comment »

Hi.
I must apologize,there has been a total lack of bloggage lately though no one complained and I’m guessing it’s because like us, you were partaking in the sun and fun of summer. Now that the season for no shirts shorts and skirts is (almost) over…LET THERE BE CAKE!

For the folks here at cake, the fall season=marathon season and we’re all already committed to and training for fall races. For me it will be the Philiadelphia marathon and as this is my 2nd marathon training season I’m forced to reflect upon my 1st and wonder how many times this year I’m going to be asked why and how far I’m running only to hear “26 miles?!? I don’t even like driving that far!”. To which I may then say- “Great! So why not run it with me?” Jk. …But seriously… why not?

Forget a marathon, most folks I run into (no pun intended) are completely turned off to the idea of running at all. Which I get, you know I used to be one of “those guys” – it all started when I was that dude riding the bench @ football practice in high school teasing all those cross country kids with the “FARTLEK: It’s a runner thing, you wouldn’t understand” shirts to “GO RUN FOR FUN! HA HA” … little did I realize then, that while I wasn’t good enough for 3rd string on my sub .500 high school football team the sport of running doesn’t discriminate, lets everyone participate and rewards everyone with a sense of accomplishment…unlike football. Which made me realize…well, nothing. GO GIANTS! Anyway…

Here’s a quick top 10 list, Letterman-style, why you should run:

10. You may never understand a FARTLEK, but you can still wear the shirt and feel cool.
9. Even if you’re vegetarian, there is no good reason to be a couch potato.
8. Feel a little more justified eating this
7. We’re only 9 months into the New Year, still time left to make good on that resolution!
6. No phone/kids/work/spouse/gf/bf/bff…basically, no stress – no problem!
5. You ran everywhere as a kid, what’d you get old or something?
4. If you only run when you’re being chased, you’re going to get caught.
3. Because looking chiseled is better than having parts that jiggle.
2. It’s less expensive than that easily stored fad exer-machine that didn’t even work for the model advertising it, trust me.
1. Charity…that’s how we all got started.

Unlike my football team the running culture is very friendly too. I met 3 friends running and we started a blog. No kidding! You might have heard of it…

Sit for nothing – Run for anything! (yea, I made that up)
See you out there,
Banks

PS- I wanted to point out that in our absence we’ve undergone a redesign that while still incomplete includes a nifty tweet button for all you twitterers so you can spread the word and we encourage you all to follow us on twitter @isthereanycake. (Thank you!!!!)

Vacation

August 17th, 2009 by Just Call Me Lungs No comments »

We cake eaters have been on vacation…but we’ll be back shortly…so keep on checkin for new cake!

It ain’t easy…

July 6th, 2009 by EndorphinsJunkie 1 comment »

I have a lifestyle that is different than most of the people I grew up with  and those who I hang out with on a regular basis.  This is the lifestyle of a runner… I go to sleep early some nights on the weekends to make sure that I can get up early for my long runs in the morning, I try to eat a balanced diet, and most importantly I don’t really drink.  If I have a glass of wine or two a week that would be a lot.  I have found that my life is surrounded by big drinkers… I never feel the need to drink in order to dance, or in order to do anything really…. it is not something that I have found myself missing.  I feel much better and healthier living this way…. but let me tell you it isn’t easy.

My decision to limit my alcohol consumption is frequently met with questions… questions designed to make me feel as if there is something wrong with me.  Not to mention the pressure from friends to drink… since they are drunk they feel that everyone around them should be also.  Why is it that when people make a decision like this, it is frowned upon?  Why does my not drinking upset people?  I am the person who always drives… I have the pleasure of dealing with all my friends acting obnoxious, behaving badly, and making fools of themselves while thinking that they are cooler than cool and that their actions are ok.  This is something that is not easy… I think I deserve a medal or something for this.

Its taken a few years for my family and friends to come to terms with this…. and though I am looked at a little strangely, and often am completely miserable by the end of a long night out with friends, I wouldn’t change things.  I have the pleasure of being in control of myself, of feeling strong and healthy, and of never being able to use the excuse “I was really drunk when I did that”…

Panera is like Crack!

June 26th, 2009 by Just Call Me Lungs No comments »

Panera Bread

Well, I think the title says it all.  But if you really need a full blog post about it…here it goes.

Up until a year ago I didn’t know what Panera was.  I thought they made bread.  I mean, that’s what the sign says, Panera Bread.  It wasn’t until I asked a co worker what to get for lunch one day that they suggested Panera.  I was like, “Don’t the just make bread?”  They laughed at me.  Apparently, I didn’t know.  So they told me to go and check it out.

Panera CounterNow, thing about me is, I get intimidated by new places.  I don’t know why, I just get all nervous and flustered and don’t know what to do.  So I walk into Panera, and Whoa…the place is big.  There’s baked goods over here, sandwiches over there…and lots of counter space.  I had NO idea where to order!!  After a few minutes of standing there like an idiot, I got flustered and walked out.  So much for having Panera for lunch.  I didn’t go back for weeks.

Then two of my friends came over, and they showed me the way.  Well, really, just one of them, because my other friend is just as anti-new places as I am.  So we go to a different Panera…and like an angel from heaven, there’s a sign…Order Here.  I can’t tell you how that made my day.  So we ordered up some food, got it to go.  We got it home, set it up, and BLAM-O!  I was hooked.  I didn’t truly understand life before Panera…but now all the intricacies of the world all became clear to me.  With each bite of my sandwich and delicious Greek salad, I became more self-aware, more aware of the world around me…it was like I was seeing everything in HD for the first time.  It was…bliss.

Panera FrontAnd so, one year later…I find myself craving Panera more often than not.  I don’t know WHAT they put in that food, but man on man is it awesome.  The other day I even parked illegally because the parking lot was full and I needed my Panera!  Don’t try to stop a man from his food…a dangerous thing to do.  My favorite combo is the 1/2 Greek salad with a 1/2 chicken chipotle sandwich….usually with the Baked Lays, sometimes with the apple.  No matter what I get, I always get the Greek salad…I could eat that day in and day out…maybe that’s why I have these blood pressure problems..

So, my suggestion to you…get Panera…get addicted…get ready for a mind-blow experience!