#viewsfrommycommute

While most people (in the US) are looking forward to their 3 day weekend, I (who usually has a 3 day weekend) had a puny 1 1/2 day weekend.  Not to worry, I packed a lot in!  After Saturday’s kids yoga class, I met my besties for some bridesmaid dress shopping, lunch, and All Chocolate Kitchen.  Yum!  When I got home, I hit the books preparing for this morning’s study session. 

I went to bed nice and early (thanks to my NyQuil induced haze) and awoke this morning groggy and ready to turn off my alarm.  But since I was meeting a friend at the 8am yoga class, I powered through.  And I was happy that I did!  Because the class was amazing (although my balance was a bit off with the stuffed up head and all) and because I got to catch up with my friend!  My nose didn’t slow me down too much and by 11am, I was parked at Potbelly feeding my post yoga hunger with a tasty toasted sandwich.

I met my study buddy to discuss how not prepared we are for our test 8 weeks away.  When she left, I stayed to continue working until the place became overrun with Sunday soccer kids.  Not ready to be completely finished, I walked a few doors down to Starbucks where I found a seat in the sunshine and downed refillable green tea while making my way through a long and tedious chapter.

I finally gave up just before 3 heading out into the last of the sunshine.  I made two stops on my way home, Whole Foods and Mariano’s, for food for the week.  Since I’m working tomorrow, I had to battle the Sunday crowds which was slightly annoying and even worse because my nose started to run.  When I came home, I was exhausted and the sweet BOY helped me unpack all of the food.  I watched the end of the IU game with him and then we made dinner.

Due to lack of energy and creativity, I kept this week’s meal plan SUPER simple!  I picked up a lot of easy to make meats and veggies and thawed out some chili from the freezer for lunch.  I grabbed some cold pressed juice to help me battle my cold and healthy snacks.  I certainly didn’t meet my goal of cooking each week, but I am hoping to have more time next weekend to try some of the new recipes I’ve been pinning.  Looks like I’ll have a sous chef!

I have a packed 4 days of work followed by a Friday continuing ed class but then a full 3 day weekend to recuperate!

Meal Planning 1/18/15

Sunday: Chicken Stirfry

Monday: Potato Bar

Tuesday: BBQ Pork Tenderloin and Brussel Sprouts

Wednesday: Turkey Taco Meatloaf

The rest of the week is TBD!  My brain couldn’t get wrapped around anything that far in advance : )

 

What did you do this weekend?

Was it long or short?