Jul
2012
Happy 4th! WIAW #26
I love the 4th of July! A day that involves summer, watermelon, outside, friends, and family makes me happy. I’m off for a hike, lunch outside with friends, and then dinner/fireworks with other friends. Just fingers crossed that SF fog will stay away long enough to actually SEE the fireworks 
This month, I’m making a special effort to bring extra smiles and extra appreciation into my day. Everyday, I’m posting something simple that made me smile or something I’m grateful for. And today (this was written Tuesday), what made me happy was “holiday light” traffic! I zipped to work in 40 minutes instead of an hour plus. Nothing like actually doing 65mph instead of 20 to make me happy! It’s the small things that matter.
And now for the July 4th WIAW (thanks, Jenn!)
These are my eats from Friday. I wasn’t as hungry as usual, which isn’t like me…but I’m on antibiotics that make me a little nauseous so I think they are the culprit. Anyways….
Breakfast was in parts. First, a banana.
Then coffee plus a little mini frappachino sample (yum!)
Then, an unpictured hunk of bread with earth balance.
Lunch was eaten outside at the park! Love those days. Chobani mixed with almond butter, carrots, and cherries.
I ate them on a bench in the park.
Later, more cherries at my desk.
And when I got home, leftover pesto pasta salad with a side of broccoli. I ate a second helping of pasta plus some carrots and celery that were eaten before I remembered to take a photo.
Healthy-wise, this day was a bit carb heavy and didn’t include enough greens. But for a Friday, the day I’m usually exhausted and wanting chocolate….it could have been worse!
Happy Independence Day!
– What are your plans?
– Do you ever eat lunch outside?
– What’s something simple that you’re grateful for or made you smile today?
eatpraytri
July 3, 2012 at 9:30 pm (323 days ago)I have soooo many cherries from my camping trip, I don’t know what to do with them all!! They are so good!!
Rebecca
July 3, 2012 at 10:37 pm (323 days ago)Ooh I’m so jealous! I finished all if mine and want more!
Tessa@AmazingAsset (@Tessa8m)
July 4, 2012 at 2:38 am (323 days ago)Aww what a lovely lunch break you enjoyed outside! I eat outside whenever I get the chance too… just feels so nice, plus great light for photos of the food
Rebecca
July 4, 2012 at 6:57 am (322 days ago)The light outside is so much better for pics
but getting out of a stuffy office is the best part!
Fran@ Broken Cookies Don't Count
July 4, 2012 at 2:42 am (323 days ago)I love cherries and your pasta salad look wonderful!
Rebecca
July 4, 2012 at 6:57 am (322 days ago)Thanks!
Kat @ a dash of fairydust
July 4, 2012 at 3:49 am (323 days ago)I love eating outside,really – when I was a child,my mom always told me “everything tastes better eaten outside”,and well,she’s kind of right,I guess
Anyhoo,I’m jealous of your cherries! I love them,too,but they’re still darn expensive here and I can never afford them
Rebecca
July 4, 2012 at 6:58 am (322 days ago)I love that your mom said that- and it’s true! I know cherries are so expensive…I would buy them so much more often if I could
Danielle (@CleanFoodCreativeFitness)
July 4, 2012 at 5:14 am (322 days ago)Happy Fourth! I’m planning on a family cookout tonight! I love the Fourth! I’m obsessed with cherries lately too! I love when they are in season! So Good!
Rebecca
July 4, 2012 at 6:58 am (322 days ago)Family cookout sounds like a perfect way to celebrate!
Apples and Arteries
July 4, 2012 at 5:16 am (322 days ago)I really need to buy cherries before the season is gone!
I am happy this AM because it’s the holiday and we get to celebrate America.
Rebecca
July 4, 2012 at 6:59 am (322 days ago)Happy 4th! Enjoy your day
Deirdre
July 4, 2012 at 6:00 am (322 days ago)happy 4th – glad i found your blog via WIAW! i love cherries too and so happy they’re in season! yum! Cheers!
Rebecca
July 4, 2012 at 6:59 am (322 days ago)I’m so glad you found it too! Hope you have a great holiday
Alex @ therunwithin
July 4, 2012 at 8:35 am (322 days ago)those cherries look delicious, you made me want to buy some! happy fourth!
jessie
July 4, 2012 at 9:45 pm (322 days ago)I read all these blogs and see everyone eating cherries.. is it weird that I’ve NEVER had a cherry before?? That pasta salad looks amazing!
Today I’m grateful for actually getting a decent amount of sleep last night. For the past few days I’ve only been getting 4-5 hours and have just been completely drained. I’m not sure what’s going on this week, but I’m not a fan!
healthcraved
July 5, 2012 at 7:21 am (321 days ago)The pasta salad looks yummy
I love eating outside, and I did it all the time when I was working in an office last semester. I don’t do it so much now that I’m in school and spend more time outside naturally by walking to class and hanging out with friends
whatwouldjessicaeat
July 5, 2012 at 4:37 pm (321 days ago)Mmmm the pasta looks tasty! Thanks for sharing the link…it would make a perfect summer side!
Eating 4 Balance
July 7, 2012 at 3:53 am (320 days ago)Jealous of that awesome pasta salad. It looks really good and I think now I’m going to go click on that link…
vegang0ddess
July 8, 2012 at 2:22 pm (318 days ago)I love cherries! All your meals looks great!