Last night was a good time with my friends. I got a scrumptious dessert called a Smores Sundae. It was basically two graham crackers, one topped with melted chocolate chips and the other topped with toasted marshmallow, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. So worth the light dinner and being hungry for a bit!
So that's why this morning I'm not quite ready for breakfast yet. I'm starting to get hungry, but since I know I'll find a few minutes to eat at my desk I'm not going to push myself. I packed a container of mixed U cereal with Honey Almond Flax that is almost all finished up, some milk, and a banana. This will be the perfect fuel when I'm ready!
Enjoy the day! So happy it's hump day. This weekend can't come fast enough!
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Hello! I was really eager to eat lunch today--this is going to sound childish--because I bought pizza flavored Goldfish the other day and I packed them as one of my sides! They used to be my absolute favorite flavor of Goldfish when I was a kid. And they still taste just as good as I remember! FYI--I make my salad dressing with: * olive oil * balsamic vinegar * basil * oregano * black pepper * garlic powder (or minced garlic if you have the time!) Simple and delicious! Come snack time I had my vanilla Chobani with crushed pecans. And just recently, I threw myself together a little salad with my homemade dressing and leftover chicken cutlet from Saturday night. I'm definitely still hungry, but I wanted to eat something light because as I mentioned this morning, I am meeting up with some friends in a bit. We are going to a favorite coffee shop place that has delicious desserts. I needed to make sure I have plenty of room to really enjoy one ;-)
Waking up to sun is so refreshing. It's nice to know that the sun will still come out to visit every once in a while. I hope you're all catching some sun where you live! Enjoy the day! I have fun plans with friends tonight, so I'm hoping it goes by fast!
I am SO sorry. I knew yesterday I wouldn't be able to post my lunch until I got back from Father's Day festivities, but I had no idea that I wouldn't be getting to blog until after dinner tonight! Over at my parents' house, my mom prepared a nice big dish of lasagna. We also had Italian bread and salad. I'm sorry to say I don't have pictures of the meal or of my own food because I didn't want to get asked any questions about photographing my food. I know. I need to get over that if I'm going to actively pursue this blog, but it relates so heavily to Ed that I'm just not sure how to approach it. Until then, use your imaginations! =) We also had dessert last night that I didn't photograph, but you know what it looks like because it was another slice of my mom's leftover birthday cake. Just as delicious the next day! This morning I was back to my U cereal. I really do enjoy this cereal. I love the flakes and the walnuts and how all the flavors meld together. This morning I devoured it with a banana. Then when I got hungry at work today I was really excited to dig into my lunch. I decided to switch things up a bit and packed leftovers from Saturday night's dinner. I made myself a chicken parmigiana sandwich on a TJ's whole wheat bun, and had a salad on the side with my homemade dressing. It was so good and a nice change of pace. For a sweet ending to my meal, I noshed on two dates. Nature's candy! Per usual, mid afternoon I had my satiating snack of vanilla Chobani, today with a TLC Pumpkin Pie Bar. That snack gave me just the energy I needed to make it through the rest of the work day, and also to do some walking at the mall. I've had this shirt I needed to return by tomorrow, so the mall was next on my list before heading home for the night. Finally, I ended off tonight with some more Saturday leftovers (Sorry, there's just two of us and lots of leftovers. I hate seeing food go to waste!) I heated up some rigatoni with sauce, and also a fried chicken cutlet with sauce. I had a piece of Italian bread on the side with margarine. And now you are all caught up on my eats =) I'm so sorry. I will try to never abandon you again!
All that typing about food has made me full and tired. Good night! Another drab and dreary day here in NY ... Also, just for accountability's sake; last night after blogging I was sitting on the couch and got in the mood for a beer. This happens rarely for me, so I figured why not. I opened a Bud Light, drank literally a few sips, and my craving passed. Ha! I gave the rest to Ryan. Enjoy any Father's Day activities that you may have planned. =)
It's been a while! This afternoon was a whirlwind of continuing to get the house ready, run errands, get myself ready, and prepare dinner! All in all, I would say our dinner party was quite a success. When my mom and sisters came over I had yellow roses for my mom in an eloquently designed butterfly vase (she loves butterflies) displayed in the middle of the kitchen table. She was happy to learn the vase was part of her gift too! Within thirty minutes or so of everyone arriving we sat down to dinner. I made a big pot of tomato sauce, rigatoni, and chicken parmigiana. I also heated Italian bread with margarine, and had a big salad with homemade dressing. I didn't eat any of the salad because I wanted to save room for dessert. =) Here's my plate: Upon request, dessert was a strawberry shortcake. This is the first time Ryan and I tried the bakery down the block from us, and it was delicious. Good to know if we ever need to entertain again or have someone to visit! My slice: At this point everyone's gone home, and I'm happy to report that the apartment looks almost as clean as it did before everyone left. I tried to clean up as we went tonight, and it really paid off.
Tomorrow is going to be another family-filled day for Father's Day. Family is good, but I feel like I'm going to need a weekend from this weekend come Monday! It has been a busy morning here so far. I woke up and immediately ordered a birthday cake for my mom, to be picked up later this afternoon. Then I directly went to cleaning the house, which I did for almost a few hours. All that's left to do is vacuum, but I'm going to save that until after I come back from food shopping. Now I'm going to throw on outdoor clothes and head to the supermarket. Still on my to-do list for today:
* Food Shop * Pick up flowers * Vacuum * Prepare chicken cutlets * Shower * Assemble flowers and birthday card with pretty vase for Mom * Pick up cake * Cook entire meal * Entertain Ack! So last night my phone decided to spontaneously break, and all throughout the day today it was on a rapid decline. That's why our night turned into a cell phone hunt! Fortunately the second place we stopped at, one; was open and two; had a phone that I really liked in my price range. Basically I've just been sitting on the couch tinkering with my new toy for the past 45 minutes. Today hasn't been the healthiest of eats, but it also hasn't been the worst. I've enjoyed everything consumed, so there's no reason to complain!
Tomorrow is going to be a whirl wind of getting the house ready, last minute food shopping, and cooking. It's the first time Ryan and I are having dinner guests. I have to aim to not be in too much of a frenzy tomorrow! Hello! I spent a nice afternoon with my family for my younger sister's graduation. My mom has three older sisters, and they all attended. I really enjoy spending time with them and my uncles. The ceremony was emotional, per usual, and very bittersweet. My sister was so happy and excited. I'm so proud of her! She's had so many medical emergencies in the past year, making her graduation that much more special and touching. (See "Environment") After the graduation a quaint reception was held. I snacked on a delicious chocolate chip cookie that was worth every bite! Then after the school's reception, all of my family went to the Sizzler. I opted for a grilled cheese. I ate two of the triangles, and also grubbed off some of my sisters' fries. Childish and delicious. Now I'm back home, and I think I'm going to start tidying up the house in a bit and preparing a list for what's needed for tomorrow. Tomorrow is my mom's birthday and I invited her and my sisters over for dinner. I'm also planning on baking a cake in the morning, so it's going to be a busy day!
I didn't have much of an appetite tonight, and really didn't feel like preparing a meal, so Ryan opted for a TV dinner, and I had a bowl of Progresso's Chicken and Wild Rice soup with a piece of Italian bread on the side. Soup has a way of warming the soul.
Tomorrow I'm not going to work because I'll be attending my younger sister's graduation. I'm so excited for her! I'm also excited that I get to sleep in an hour later ;-) There was rumored talk about the family going out to eat after the ceremony, but I'm not really sure if that's going to happen. Until tomorrow! |