On the way to work I was debating how embarrassing it would be to puke on the subway…after weighing my options, I boarded the train.
No, it wasn’t the current economic situation or the fact that we are supposed to be saving for a wedding that forced me to go to work (although it didn’t help), it was the knowledge that by suffering through a 12 hour shift while your insides were in a deep turmoil was actually preferable to moving. In case you couldn’t tell by my last few posts, I HATE MOVING. I hate packing. I hate unpacking. I hate everything associated with getting your things from point A to point B. I think if a magic genie granted me one wish, I’d ask to never have to pack again. I’d just snap my fingers and viola, done! Obviously, I’ll never be an interior decorator…
The ride to work was a rocky one, but I didn’t puke, so I took that as a sign from my creator and earned my keep.
I had coffee at the bucks as per usual. I was there at 6:28 waiting for the doors to open, like the addict that I am. Starbucks is like my methadone clinic.
I felt better-ish as I sipped the coffee, but I milked it for hours rather than pounding it like a champ (which I usually do). It lasted me until 11 am!!!
For lunch I had a sammie that I made the night before.
It had honey mustard, smart deli “turkey” and leftover grilled veggies from last night (zucchs, bell pepps, and squash). Mmmm…
***sorry these pics are from my bberry, but Kyle’s parents don’t know about HHH so I can’t photo my food in front of them (and still pass as normal)
Other eats throughout the day: dates/dried figs/carob raisins mix, apple, apricot clif bar, carrots, a tall steamed soymilk (potential new obsession it was SO good) and a huge bag of my grandma’s home-made granola/cereal clusters (there were nuts in it and I actually ate them)
I’m going to have to get the recipe from her because it was GREAT. A bit like kashi cereal and oatmeal crunch clusters that were toasted in the oven with honey, raisins, dried cherries, pecans, and chocolate chips…mmmmouth watering!
Anyways, nothing too thrilling to report about work. On the way home I stopped at WF for some hot bar action.
Love me some baked ‘fu.
Other items in Pandora’s box: farro, wheatberries, peas, cranz, and white cannellini beans. If you’re thinking this seems like an odd mix, you’re right…it was good, but maybe not the most flavor integrated dish (without the beans it would have been perfect). I get so overwhelmed at the WF hot bar because everything looks so good and I want to sample everything, and yet, I want to make sure I get a balanced meal. Sometimes my creations don’t turn out quite so successful, case and point (above).
I almost did a double take when I entered the door to our new place. The apartment looked FANTASTIC!!!!!!!! It is so much bigger than our old place and makes me wonder how I lived in such a prison cubicle for so long. I can’t wait to take pics to show you all.
I was a bad vegan and had the above (and FIVE others)….Kyle’s parents are a BAD influence on me 🙁
Plus some coconut date rolls and dried figgies…Thanks Easter bunny!
Back to work AGAIN tomorrow. Buzz kill. Happy Easter!
Sunday started just as bizarre as Friday…I was up way too early, feeling a bit on the queasy side, so I had some OJ.
Orange juice?! Me!? I don’t know…
But wait, it gets more bizarre. I didn’t want coffee!!
Who am I!!!
To settle my tum, I had Smart Balance light (it’s vegan) on Alvarado street bread.
No lunch pics. Same old sammie, odwalla bar, apple, and dried fruit.
For Easter dinner, I figured I deserved a treat. Enter Whole Foods (again)!
Vegan “chikn” salad, on a bed of spinach, with a sesame seaweed salad, peas and cranz. GREEN much? This was DELISH, but I needed some carbs.
I caked on the Peanut Butter like I’ve never caked before (it was almost as thick as the bread). (I’m out of soynut butter, and Kyle did this week’s groceries, so that’s why it’s CHUNKY, in case you were wondering…)
…I’m liking it 🙂
I had to sample it a bit more…on apple slices. It passed that test too.
Just multiply this picture by 3…grrr.
It’s ok, I’m going to chalk it up to being a holiday, and move on tomorrow.
So I went a bit overboard this weekend…
FERRERO ROCHER!!!! Nostalgia alert 🙂
Happy belated Easter; and no worries, it’s a new week now!!
You’re a champ, girl! Had I been in your position I would have curled up in whatever comfy piece of furniture was left and told everyone I was too sick to do anything!
Those baked pillows of ‘fu look tasty, tasty! Ferrero Rocher and Reese’s eggs are worth it! Chunky is my favorite – Chunky Barney Butter is my drug of choice. I think you need to test that PB with the bread test, like you do with hummus 🙂
I had to work this weekend too, so I feel your pain! (I’m glad you didn’t puke. Some kid puked in the store where I work this weekend and cleaning it up was NOT fun.) At least you got to enjoy Easter treats!
i LOVE the WF seaweed salad 🙂
OMG–you poor thing! I *loath* moving with all of my heart, and I cannot imagine doing it period, but with a stomach flu?! No way! Ugh–I am sorry.
Whole Foods and figs and dates do tend to make everything better, though… :o)
Good luck with the rest of the move!
Courtney
Mmmm, I love all your scrumptious eats. I wish we had a WF where I am!
I have moving too … all that packing and unpacking is just not my idea of fun. Do you think anyone actually LIKES doing that??