I really think the temp on unit today was almost in the 90’s. I don’t really know why…but everyone who came to our floor commented about the sauna-like environment so I KNOW it wasn’t just me. So, it’s safe to say I was sweating BULLETS all day long.
Ok, but let’s get down to business with the grub…
NEW kind of tofu!!! I baked TJs tofu yesterday for the weeks worth of lunches…
While the kcals were a bit more than the Lite brand I usually get (Nasoya silken firm), it turned golden brown WAY better.
Purrty, no?
And it makes a pretty bomb addition to my daily sando, too :) (Alvarado street bread, greek yog, mostaza, smart deli “turkey” and 2 slabs of baked tofu)
The rest of the lunch is pictured above, featuring sando, odwalla bar, apple, and dried fruit assortment of pineapple ring, HUMONGOUS papaya spear, and carob covered raisins – LOVE!!!!
And guess what happened today at work?! One of my patients finally gave me a food gift I could (and would) eat 🙂
How many apples are in a bushel?
I love getting gifts from patients and their families, not so much for the gifts (since they are usually non-vegan treats), but because it means I’m making a positive impact on their lives (and who doesn’t like being appreciated)…So I smile, thank them, accept the butter/cream loaded gifts, and then leave them in the break room for others to enjoy…which is why today ROCKED. My patient gave me 7 apples!!!! Consider my February made.
When I got home I threw some seitan in a skillet…and steamed up some veggies.
I am in love with seitan. Reeeeeeeally in love. It’s so easy and tasty, everyone should try it (and if you don’t like it, send your leftovers to me).
For dessert I had some apple slices (this is actually apple #4 for the day)!!!
My dessert’s dessert (aka dessert #2) was carob covered raisins and a few figs. I’m in SUCH a phase right now, I literally can’t get enough carob and figs…
I got to thinking today. How many hours of sleep do you think you get? How many do you think you need? After talking to others and reading blogs, I’m starting to think my sleep patterns aren’t too healthy. When I work I get v. little sleep. Since I get home late, I eat dinner late, and often don’t get to bed until 1 am (12 pm is my typical bedtime though)…before bed I have to make my lunch, pack my bag, and lay out all my clothes for the next day (which is like 45 different layers in winter). Also, since I don’t exactly hit the ground running in the AM, I have to wake up at 5 am to give myself time to become human. I know everyone is different, but 4 hours of sleep? Is that bad?
Yum apples are my fave, I’m jealous of your freebies!
I aim to get at least 7-8 hours of sleep. Some days it’s easier to do that than others. I base it on when I need to wake up the next day and try to get to sleep according to that. I think that if you have the chance to experience more than 4 hours of sleep you would definitely notice benefits.
Oh wow, I do try to get in 8 hours of sleep! I get super tired if I don’t and even get a headache. :S
And OH YES TO TOFU IN A SANDWICH!!!! YUMMMY!
4 hours of sleep… omgosh I would be a zombie, a non-functional one at that! I require 9 hours of sleep a night usually. I can get by with 8 and love it when I can sleep for longer times alarm free. I hate nights before tests because I usually do not get the usual and am so tired.
Although I am not a vegan, I am loving the colors and looks of all your eats!
I honor you for doing nursing. I was a nursing major before switching to Speech Pathology. (also meaning next year I will have to begin grad school… will it ever stop!)
Have a good day tomorrow and get more sleep!
p.s. so glad you liked it! Is everything vegan approved?!? I really hope so!
Yum eats!!
I wish it was 90 here … I’d rather sweet bullets than be cold!
Hope you have a great day, girl!! 🙂
lol, your patient went all traditional and gave you apples!how smart and sweet…7 because it’s the “perfect” number, right?
I sleep about 6 hours a day, but “try” to get at least 7…still, 6 seems to work for me, and anything more than 8 or less than 5 and you’ve got one very cranky girl!
YAY carob!! Apples as a gift – that’s my kind of treat 🙂
Sleep…I maintain a strict sleep cycle because I’ve had issues with insomnia before (not full blown but pretty bad) so I get about 8 hours.
4 hours?!?! Yikes. I need minimum 6.
Yay for patient gifts – especially when you can actually enjoy them!
heyyyy! thank you so much for the package. all my favorite foods! and i LOVEE the animal crackers, so delish. your a sweetheart.
xo, nicole