Oct
2012
Forgetful: WIAW # 38
Hey! Today, I managed to remember my lunch, but I did forget a ton of other things on my way out the door, including my work “snacks” (and no, i can’t get through the day without them!). I blame it on lack of coffee, but more on that later.
Happy WIAW! Click over to Jenn’s blog to see all the fun wednesday eats. I like the theme this month, though I don’t have any healthy treats to share this week.
Who else is having a hard time waking up now that it’s dark so late? How do you motivate? I didn’t get up until 6:15 and need to be out of the house by 7 (and it’s still pretty dark at 7!).
Breakfast was a smoothie and a cup of Dandy Blend! They were nice enough to send me a few samples. It’s really good! I’ve been off coffee the past week and I was really excited to try Dandy Blend. Tastes similar to regular instant coffee and great with a dash of almond milk.
But….after almost a week without coffee (we ran out and I never bought more and thought I would ween myself off), I was struggling all morning, getting cranky, and just needed something. Sooooooo, I walked over to Starbucks for a half caf/half decaf tall cup. It was really good and I felt better afterwards, can’t lie.
Since I forgot my snacks, I bought some walnuts too. Yum.
Lunch was eaten at my desk. A salad with chicken and avocado (forgot the dressing this morning, so it was dry) and a bag of carrots.
We’re having a heat wave over here, so I used it as an excuse for an afternoon a walk to the homemade ice cream store. Vegan chocolate chip ice cream. YUM!
I ate an early dinner after work- chicken, leftover roasted veggies and sweet potato. I drizzled coconut oil over everything, but get this- it was sooo hot in my apt, that my coconut oil was liquified!
After dinner, I met my sister for a walk. We ended up walking 5 miles.
We stumbled on the America’s Cup Festival and wandered around it for a little bit
And then walked along the water. It was such a beautiful night
Love sunsets! Nights like this make me happy to live in SF.
I drank a big glass of almond milk and ate a banana when I got home.
-Are you good at getting up when it’s still dark out?
–Do your siblings live close by?
–Tips for giving up coffee?
–Are you often forgetful?
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jessielovestorun
October 3, 2012 at 1:28 am (228 days ago)Any excuse for ice cream is a good excuse to me
Your night sounds so relaxing. Loving the pictures. There beautiful!
Rebecca
October 3, 2012 at 1:23 pm (227 days ago)Agreed- I’ll eat ice cream on the coldest days too!
inherchucks
October 3, 2012 at 1:58 am (228 days ago)That ice cream looks absolutely divine! I enjoyed a sweet potato (or 4) for dinner too. Yum
Happy WIAW…
Rebecca
October 3, 2012 at 1:23 pm (227 days ago)Yum. I’m pretty sure I’m going to have sweet potatos for dinner again tonight
Jessica@SweatismySanity
October 3, 2012 at 3:20 am (228 days ago)Yay for healthy food and five miles.
Wish I had a sister around here to walk/run with. Luckily my son’s my new 5 a.m. running partner.
Rebecca
October 3, 2012 at 1:23 pm (227 days ago)A cute baby is the very best morning run partner!
Sara @my less serious life
October 3, 2012 at 3:49 am (228 days ago)so i am new to coconut oil. just bought it this past weekend for a recipe. now i need to start experimenting with adding it to my savory meals like this.
Rebecca
October 3, 2012 at 1:24 pm (227 days ago)It took me a while to get used to the coconut oil, but now I’m loving it
loseitbig
October 3, 2012 at 4:22 am (228 days ago)I have to get up early. It’s the only me time I have.
Rebecca
October 3, 2012 at 1:25 pm (227 days ago)and starts the day off so much better too
Eating 4 Balance
October 3, 2012 at 5:14 am (228 days ago)Do you have any more pictures from that Cup Festival? Sounds interesting!
Rebecca
October 3, 2012 at 1:28 pm (227 days ago)I have a couple, but the real festival doesn’t start until later in the week so last night was relativley quiet. The booths were set up and open, but they were still getting organized and just doing registration (not sure what for) and vip stuff. It looks like it’s going to be great though! Fun to have America’s Cup in SF. I’m out of town this weekend and am sad to miss it, but they’ll be back again in April
moderngirlnutrition
October 3, 2012 at 5:50 am (228 days ago)Mmm roasted veggies +sweet potato+coconut oil= perfection:) Happy WIAW!
Rebecca
October 3, 2012 at 1:28 pm (227 days ago)Agreed- such a great combo!
Britta
October 3, 2012 at 5:55 am (228 days ago)Wow, what a gorgeous sunset! Absolutely stunning shots
The vegan chocolate chip ice cream looks divine, yumm!
Rebecca
October 3, 2012 at 1:28 pm (227 days ago)Thanks! It was soooo pretty last night. Hoping tonight is the same
Alex @ therunwithin
October 3, 2012 at 6:20 am (228 days ago)Look at that scenery! I seriously could not live without my coffee in the am.
Rebecca
October 3, 2012 at 1:29 pm (227 days ago)I’m starting to think I’m the same. I should probably just accept it and stop trying to give it up!
lisa
October 3, 2012 at 6:48 am (228 days ago)I love San Fransisco. I love the busy downtown night life and the fun touristy things you can do just a few miles away. Great city. : )*
Rebecca
October 3, 2012 at 1:29 pm (227 days ago)It’s really great…for the most part, of course
Jorie
October 3, 2012 at 7:34 am (228 days ago)That ice cream looks perfect! I wish I had a place nearby to get fresh vegan ice cream.
Rebecca
October 3, 2012 at 1:30 pm (227 days ago)Honestly, I was so surprised that they had it! There’s aren’t enough places that sell it
Rachel @ cuttingoutcarbs
October 3, 2012 at 8:21 am (228 days ago)Oh man. I miss icecream. Can’t have dairy or soy (I’m assuming vegan icecream is made from soy?) Ah well. Need to look into coconut ice cream at some point.
Rebecca
October 3, 2012 at 1:30 pm (227 days ago)I’ve had coconut ice cream and it was actually surprisingly really good. I would miss ice cream so much if I was allergic!!
Tara@Sugar Spice and Bacon
October 3, 2012 at 9:14 am (227 days ago)That ice cream looks amazing! So jealous I don’t have a big bowl right now!
Rebecca
October 3, 2012 at 1:31 pm (227 days ago)I think I’ll be back for another scoop really soon
Claire @ Let's Go On A Living Spree
October 3, 2012 at 9:42 am (227 days ago)WOW, those pics of the sun setting are gorg! I wish my sisters lived closer. One is in NYC, about a 6 hour drive and the other is in Chicago, basically too far to drive.
Rebecca
October 3, 2012 at 1:32 pm (227 days ago)My sis used to live in LA, so now that she’s closer, it’s been really nice
Melissa
October 3, 2012 at 10:04 am (227 days ago)Beautiful sunset! All my family is in Upstate NY (I’ve been in NJ for a year now) and I hope to move back in the near future. My parents are 3 hours and my sister is 4.5 hours away. I don’t think I’ll ever give up coffee so I can’t help ya on that one, lol. That ice creams looks so good right about now!
Have a great day!
Rebecca
October 3, 2012 at 1:32 pm (227 days ago)At least they’re close enough for a wknd trip. And I don’t think I’ll ever really be able to give up the habit either!!
MassachusEATS
October 3, 2012 at 3:24 pm (227 days ago)Delicious looking ice cream! And what a pretty sunset
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie
October 3, 2012 at 5:16 pm (227 days ago)I wish my sister lived closer so we can take walks! So fun!!
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets
October 3, 2012 at 6:02 pm (227 days ago)The best part of Indian summers is another chance to eat ice cream! Yours looks delicious.
I hate waking up in the dark; it’s so hard. And I keep forgetting things too, but since the sun isn’t as intense, I think it’s a sign I need to start taking vitamin D again.
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets
October 3, 2012 at 6:03 pm (227 days ago)The best part of Indian summers is another chance to eat ice cream! Yours looks delicious.
I hate waking up in the dark; it’s so hard to get out of bed. And I keep forgetting things too, but since the sun isn’t as intense, I think it’s a sign I need to start taking vitamin D again.
cleanfoodcreativefitness
October 3, 2012 at 6:32 pm (227 days ago)I give you so much credit for attempting to give up the coffee! It’s certainly not easy and I’m not quite sure I would be able to do it!
Rebecca
October 4, 2012 at 1:26 pm (226 days ago)Thanks! I haven’t had much luck yet so I’m not sure I’ve succeeded yet- haha
Dana @ Conscious Kitchen Blog
October 3, 2012 at 7:58 pm (227 days ago)Beautiful shot of the water/bridge at sunset – makes me long for a trip to the water! I am right there with you when it comes to getting out of bed when it’s still dark out. Fall/winter are the perfect times of the year for snuggling up in bed for hours and hours. I’ve found drinking tea is a good substitute for coffee and there are plenty versions without caffeine if that is what you are looking to avoid.
Rebecca
October 4, 2012 at 1:27 pm (226 days ago)I love green tea and have been drinking much more of it the past week!
Apples and Arteries
October 4, 2012 at 10:21 am (226 days ago)Beautiful photos. Coffee is my one “vice”. I tried giving it up for about 1 day. Not a good experience!
helennaturally
October 4, 2012 at 12:18 pm (226 days ago)I had some samples from Dandy Blend myself, totally love it for my afternoon “coffee”! I was getting to much caffeine so it is perfect
Rebecca
October 4, 2012 at 1:27 pm (226 days ago)Agreed- it tastes much better than I was expecting and perfect for the morning or afternoon!
MigraineMe
October 4, 2012 at 7:14 pm (226 days ago)Love your SF pics!
Luv What You Do
October 4, 2012 at 7:52 pm (226 days ago)I am failing miserably at getting myself out of bed in the dark. It’s so hard! Love your gorgeous sunset pictures. I can’t wait to visit San Fran!