March is here. In honor of that:
Out with the old, in with the new…
No more gold coast blend (you will not be missed). House blend, welcome home, I love you!
So far March SUCKS. I can’t believe it’s STILL snowing! Grrr. 8-10 inches in one day is too much? (that’s what she said) But, seriously, I’m really annoyed with the East Coast. To make matters worse, my parents are in Hawaii for, like, the 9th time this year, and keep texting me pics of gorgeous sunsets and luaus. Ugh.
Ok, I’ll stop the rants.
My coffee was frothy. Very niiiice. Yek shemesh.
Oh, and I ate my cereal mess in bed! Why not?
Eventually I dragged my behind out of bed to join the real world (sorta).
I blame all inactivity this weekend on the snow. I was in my PJs for 72 hours straight (I can’t believe I just admitted that)…normally I’d never dream of skipping the gym on a day off, but I felt SO blah (correction: feel so blah). Sorry I’m in a Debbie Downer kind of mood, but why try to hide it. Shocking as it may seem, I’m not always rainbows and butterflies.
After a nice chat from Kyle via skype , I started my new book, Olive Kitteridge, and had a soynut butter-y piece of bread.
Kyle says “ni hao” from the Great Wall…
I can’t believe we had a year+ bi-coastal relationship…this just feels weird. Come home already!!!
I’ve been passing the time with food. Not a healthy way of coping, and I’m no psychologist, but I’d say it’s a pretty text book case.
Naturally, I turned to my first love, Sabra. Hey, while the boy’s away…
I cut up a few slices of bread for dipping.
I felt so dainty eating my little bite-lettes.
(I’m pretty sure I didn’t look dainty eating it though)
And the snacking continued for the rest of the day…
Dried pineapple rings = sugar high.
Sugar crash = curl up on the couch with crossword.
My thoughts on the Key Lime Pie flavor? Meh. It may be because I was so sedentary, or it may be because I had already had pineapple rings, but I was not feeling the overly sugar/tart-ness of this one. Sorry Larabar, this was a miss for me. I think coconut is still my #1.
I had multiple courses for dinner because I was bored, not because I was hungry. I mean let’s face it, I did next to nada all day. I felt like a sloth and just thinking about it now makes me annoyed with myself. But, sometimes I just can’t force myself to do things against my own will. Do I sound like a schizo or WHAT?!? Geez.
Course 1: pasta with Earth Balance (wow, Elise, creative AND healthy, someone call Top Chef’s producers, stat)
Course 2: “eggs” with steamed brocc and grilled seitan
(this “course” I’m actually pretty happy with)…although I’m not sure the following desserts were quite necessary, since I was definitely already full by this point.
I melted some Earth Balance and drizzled it on top of the popcorn (it makes the salt stick better). Oh, and, I like healthy fat.
I melted some Earth Balance and drizzled it on top of the popcorn (it makes the salt stick better). Oh, and, I like healthy fat.
Naturally my salty taste buds were satisfied, but my sweet taste buds felt neglected.
No worries kids, I didn’t repeat yesterday’s dairy loaded chocolate disaster. At least today’s dessert was vegan. No gluten or dairy, because, as my Dad says “even the monkeys learn.” The dominant flavor in this was cinnamon. It tasted like a holiday cookie because there was a real spicy kick to it, but I liked it. It was a very dunk-able cookie because it soaked up soymilk really well, but didn’t leave crumbs in the cup. That’s a big selling point in my book. I’ll probably never find them again, though, because I stumbled across them pretty randomly at a health foods store…in fact, I don’t even know the name of the brand (if there is one?).
I stayed up late watching The Office on DVD (my friend hooked me up with seasons 1-4, so if you’re the gambling type, it’s a safe bet that that’s what I’ll be doing for the next 62 hours)
Obviously staying up late is a calorically demanding activity, so I had another late night snack.
Apple slices with a buncha chocolate soynut buttah.
Oh, and yes, my computer is still not turning on, so I’m using Kyle’s ghetto fabulous Dell.
One last thing: To win some mega chocolate Larabar love, head over to Chocolate Covered Vegan, like, NOW!
Yeah, that’s definitely too much snow for March!! You sound like me, I’ve got Spring fever!!! I can’t wait until I don’t have to wear long sleeves, pants, jackets, coats, gloves, scarves, etc, etc!!
May your snow melt very quickly ; )
Gorgeous photo of the Great Wall!!
Sorry about not liking the Key Lime Larabar 🙁
HAPPY TUESDAY!! Hang in there with the snow!!
I’ve been in PJs since yesterday and there isn’t even an ounce of snow outside – have NO shame, girl!!
I adore that bowl o’ cereal!
Hummus/bread, pasta/EB, apples/soynut buttah = DELISH!!! Ahh I heart The Office!
All your snacks look amazing! Don’t worry, you know I am the same way when I am at home doing nothing all day!! Nothing better then hummus, popcorn, and cookies!!
dont blame you about being over the snow! i am a huge wimp, but your snacks look delish! i love dried fruit, but its a total sugar high. 🙂
Just found your blog and love it 🙂 The pics of nyc were gorgeous, I live in the West Village and should be more of a tourist in my hood, it’s so gorg. Crazy about the boyfriend, hope he has a great time!
I’m glad you’re chillaxin’ 🙂 But sorry you don’t love the snow!
Your office quote has my trippin dude.
I love eating bread with Sabra just like that!
I a serial (or cereal, punny!) boredom snacker. Sometimes I find myself in the kitchen with the cabinet doors open just looking to see what’s there. Because when you’re bored, the items in your cabinets rearrange themselves frequently so when you go back to the kitchen ten minutes later (still obviously bored) there’s supposed to be things in the cabinet you didn’t see the last time! Or at least that’s what I must unconsciously think because I do go back to the cabinet several times hoping to find something new.
I haven’t been to the gym in a few days – or over a week – either. We all need our comfy clothes wearing, boredom snacking, relaxing days to refuel and regroup.
i’ve been reading your blog all morning because i JUST found it on my google toolbar, where i bookmarked it months ago! so sad. i am so tech-challenged.
first, did you google image that pic of the great wall? if so, i believe i recently used the SAME pic for a lesson i taught my first graders! ha ha
next, those “treat” cookies are available at fairway. i personally love the chocolate peanut butter flavor. go to fairway. walk upstairs. walk past the lara bars. don’t buy a key lime one. make an immediate left. there are all kinds of cookies and organic chocolate bars. stoop down. you’ll see a row of boxes of “treat” cookies. do it. now.
xo,
toup