Who else is finding this week absolutely exhausting? Usually after a mini-break like Thanksgiving, I am able to bounce back fairly quickly and get back to my routine after a day or so. However, every day this week I have been ready for bed around 4:30 in the afternoon. Aaand then I have really gone to bed around 8:30. #dontjudgeme
But that doesn’t mean I didn’t get a good day of eats in!
Breakfast — 5:45 AM
My newest obsession, which you can find here. Seriously, I’m upset because the cranberry sauce will be gone tomorrow.
Snack’ish — 11:15 AM
Does it count if my snack was eaten on the way to my classroom to eat lunch? I didn’t have a spare moment this morning to eat anything, but I was really craving some of these. They’re salty and macadamia nuts are to die for. Just so you know — I just showed the biggest restraint ever for not cracking a joke about salty nuts.
Lunch — 11:30 AM
A huge salad topped with about 2/3 of an avocado (go big or go home!), balsamic, and hummus. On the side, I had Greek yogurt mixed with 1 tbsp. chocolate protein powder. It was a very filling lunch!
On my way home, I ate raisins and almonds in the car (surprise!!) and was very happy to be stopped at a red light to capture the sunset in the sky.
It was really cloudy yesterday, but the pink from the sunset was peeking through. It only stayed that way for about 2 minutes, so I felt really lucky to be able to see it. It was beautiful!
Dinner — 6:15 PM
Okay, you are warned — most disgusting looking dinner ever.
A tofu/veggie scramble topped with nutritional yeast along with some sweet potato hash browns. Looks gross, tastes awesome.
Snack — 8:00 PM
Granola. Almond milk. Apple, Peanut butter spoon.
Bed.
And that’s how it went yesterday. We’re halfway there! Happy Wednesday!
Question: Have you had a hard time getting back into your routine this week?
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It feels like we should be at Friday already! Hows your DIY lighting working out? Trying to source a daylight bulb and lamp to fit it in Ireland isn’t easy! Oh and those oats sound incredible!
It’s working out really well! The lighting isn’t quite as good, but it’s good enough for me!
That breakfast looks amazing!!! I love oats for breakfast in the winter time, but it hasn’t really been cold enough to get into oats yet.
Where do you live? It’s freezing here!
In Canada, but its been abnormally warm in my area. Other places around us have had snow already, but not us.
Gosh I don’t even have the Thanksgiving excuse to fall back on but this week is seriously dragging. You know it’s going to be a long when you wake up on a Wednesday thinking it’s Thursday! #realitybites
I agree-it has been difficult to get back into the swing of things this week. I also feel like short weeks are some of the longest…for some reason I feel like I anticipate them flying by much faster than they actually do, so a three day week, doesn’t feel much shorter than a five day week. If that makes any sense at all! haha
Short weeks usually do feel longer - I agree!
I’ll just say it, but everything you just said…makes you sound..pregnant. The early to bed, the abnormally exhausted…then again, winter takes a toll! I hate winter. It makes me tired too.
And Palos on that sign. Blast from the past. Used to live in Naperville/Lisle.
I swear, the world just wants me to get pregnant or something - haha! My co-worker had a dream over Thanksgiving that I was pregnant. But, nope!
I had to drive into Orland this afternoon to pick up my dress from David’s Bridal so I passed the Palos Immediate Care center on the way home!
It is *so* hard to get in the swing of things this week! …..I just want to go home and chill out, leave the lesson planning at school and GO HOME! It is hard to get back into the swing of things, I need to decorate my classroom for Christmas- that will help!
I have a few things out for decorations too!
Haha your dinner does look disgusting, but I also saw a similar sky on my bus ride home! Caught a tiny glimpse between some buildings!
I’m glad we’re good enough friends that you feel comfortable telling me my food looks nasty.
hahaha I should have added “I’m sure it was delicious, but…” but I’d just woke up, now I have coffee.
It’s okay - I forgive you.
That Planters mix sounds really good!
I’m definitely extra-tired this week! I think allowing myself to sleep in an extra hour over break threw me off a bit!
It is really good! It’s a great way to get my macademia nut fix in - they’re so expensive!
Yes, I have! Is it the weekend yet
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Love how much avocado you put in your salad! I usually add 1 avocado into mine. SO good. Hope you’re more energetic today!
haha healthy fats = my best friend!!
the tofu veggie scramble looks anything but gross! it looks amazing, and my stomach is growling like a bear now! (bears growl, right? haha!). love the pink sky! the candid cadillac appearance makes the photo even more impressively chic. x
I can’t get my mind focused this week to save my life, so I feel ya! And sweet potato hash may look like worms, but I’ll put it’s yummy
After Thanksgiving, it is the hardest thing in the world to get back into school mode. And now I have to get through finals, booo
Everything looks yummy!
yes! most definitely. i feel like it takes me a few days after a long weekend to get back into the swing of things. it is now wednesday morning and i am just starting to feel back to “normal”. not good for my productivity levels!
ha! It’s Thursday and I’m just starting to feel normal!
I’m glad it’s not just me. I’ve had an extremely hard time getting out of bed in the morning. Once I’m up, I’m semi-coherent, but the alarm is not my friend right now.
My routine is still messed up this week, because there’s just so damn much to do before Saturday! Aaaand I’m sick. Yippee.
PS- Yesterday we got into a discussion about GMO food intolerances, and how a lot of people are lactose/wheat/corn/whatever else intolerant more because of the extra hormones and weird stuff we put into the food during the growth process, than because of the food itself. There are a few people in my class who have moderate food intolerances and they’re totally fine when they eat the same products from a high-quality source in Europe. Interesting, right?
That is so so interesting. I definitely think our problems in the US have something to do with the growth/processing part. We do it all wrong. Guess the only way to test that theory is to go to Europe. Want to be my travel buddy?
I want that dinner! Sounds amazinng
I agree that this week is tough to get through. Can’t believe it’s only Wednesday.
Totally agree…this week has been tiring! And the last thing I want to do is school work haha. Your dinner sounds delicious!
Sweet potato hashbrowns! Did you make them yourself? I need some.
I did. See next post.
I haven’t had too hard of a time yet. But I assume my mind/body will be in some sort of shock tomorrow when I have to be at work instead of stuffing my face…
Did you not have to work the first few days of this week?
actually I feel that since I was so out of it and sloth-like last week I have been craving some good sweat sessions, outdoor runs, and healthy eats! I think I’m still having sugar withdrawals though..
Yeah, I think the sugar is what killed me!!
I am having a lot of trouble getting back into the routine this week too! I was EXHAUSTED yesterday and even started feeling like a cold was coming on. I think my body is ready for finals to end and have a break! I’m eating your chocolate cranberry oats as we speak- they are delicious. The chocolate and cranberries are a perfect combo, and it’s not too chocolate-y for the morning!
I’ve definitely had a difficult time getting back into my routine this week, especially after being gone in AZ for an entire week! There’s so much to do to catch up, and I just want to relax. I need a “staycation” from our vacation!
I always feel like I need a few days to recover from a vacation!!
yeah i’m pretty unmotivated and just want to do holiday things! i’ve been in bed pretty early too.
by the way my salads are massively-huge every day, with all the good toppings. some even make comments about me fitting it all into my stomach. sometimes i myself wonder…hehe
Um yes, this week has been crazy! Thankfully, it’s a short one for me. Today is my Friday!
Jealous. I think that all weeks until Christmas should be shortened ones - too much stuff going on!!
The sunset is beautiful!
I’m jealous of your avocado!!! I can’t find any good ones here…so of course, it’s the only thing I’ve been craving
Gorgeous sunset!! Why must macadamia nuts be so delicious, yet so expensive??
I don’t know! Which is why I bought them in this mix - got more for my money!!
I think I was in bed BEFORE 8:30 last night… I can only imagine what time I will be going to bed in 10 years!
I will never judge you.
I am completely with you! I’ve been exhausted this work week, and I have been getting plenty of sleep. Recovering from all the Thanksgiving festivities still
When I am in my car and I see sunsets like that or rainbows…I always want to roll down my window and be like “Look! Look! How Pretty!” or something to share in the beauty.
I do that when I am walking..lol.. but in the car it is difficult. I always look around at the people hoping to catch someone’s eye.
PS- Your tofu scramble looks good to me!
I feel you girl. I am literally SO exhausted. It doesn’t make a lot of sense. And I’m going to go take a nap now. Okaybye. <3
Haha, I have some curries and stews that are like that - so hard to photograph because they look gross but they just taste so good! Happy WIAW!
Yah girl, way to get those healthy fats in!
I feel you! This week has been exhausting and way busy. I completely forgot all that I had planned for this week. Yikes!
This week has been so. rough. Thank the powers that be that we’re halfway there.
Usually I bounce right back, but for some reason I have been the same way this week. Just can’t seem to get my energy back. And even if your dinner looks gross, I’m glad it tastes delicious. A big mess of tasty food is the best!
Funny people keep mentioning you and pregnant…it will happen when the time is right (although the baby would be beautiful).
A good day of eats even if dinner did look a little weird
Did you give your husband the iPad yet?
haha I swear it happens ALL the time - not only in the blog world, but in the real world too. I can’t tell you how many times I hear when I get together with my family references to my becoming pregnant.
I did NOT give him the iPad. He is waiting - much to his dismay. He’ll thank me later.
I have heard of nutritional yeast, but what is it?
It’s a yeast that gives food a cheesy flavor so it works well in vegan dishes! I sprinkle it on everything.
No.
But with wacky fall quarter finals on board, things are getting a bit un-organized.
As a fellow teacher (Middle School Social Studies) I can answer you exhaustion question - coming back from a long weekend is always horrible! Even though you’re technically “rested” that five day week is really tough. Just remember - winter break is only 2.5 weeks away!
I think I can I think I can….
I’ve got 3.5 weeks. We don’t get out until the 22nd. Okay - 3 more weeks exactly! I can do that.
I always find it so hard to get back into the swing and things after a break. I’m even having trouble focusing this week after going home for the weekend. I think I’m just ready for the Christmas holidays.
Your dinner doesn’t look disgusting - it looks awesome! I haven’t had a tofu scramble in ages.
I think the lighting is what made it look disgusting!
I can definitely relate on being exhausted. I blame the fact that it’s a post-holiday week.
And your dinner looks delicious to me! One of my favorite restaurants has sweet-potato hash brows which I love. I’ve never attempted them at home though- I need to!
YES! It is so hard to get back into the swing of things after a few days off!
Chels! I need information on nutritional yeast! What is it?? I see a lot of bloggers using it!
Nutritional yeast is a deactivated yeast that comes from the molasses plant of all places. It is full of protein and fiber and gives vegan dishes a “cheesy” flavor. I put it on everything!!!
Yes!
after being around people for 4 days on our Thanksgiving trip, I am feeling really lonely this week.