Day 198

For Breakfast: Two eggs, over hard. Coffee.

Cassi and I have been trying out new coffee. We get ours from Trader Joe's and since they have such a great selection we have been trying something new every time. This time we have an Organic Fair Trade blend of beans from five different countries, it's a dark roast. It is really yummy. I definitely prefer a darker roast coffee, and I like it nice and strong, I think that runs in the family.

I don't have class until 1:30 so I am going to ride my bike down to the gym and kick my butt into gear!

Day 197

For Breakfast: Nonfat Latte.

I had a couple of classes today and inbetween them I went to get my books at the books store. After I got home from school I got ready for work only to get a call as I was walking out the door that I was being called off.

For Lunch: Tomato Soup from Trader Joe's.

After I got called off work I changed into comfy clothes and relaxed with Cassi. She is still feeling really awful. I decided to make a really nice dinner.

For Dinner: Grilled Salmon with piccata sauce., with blistered broccolini, and whipped fluffy mashed sweet potatoes.

Day 196 (Monday)

For Breakfast: Oatmeal. Hot tea.

I had just one class today. It's called "The Geography of Food and Eating" How great is that? I am exited bout this one. I think it's going to be very interesting.

For Lunch: Grilled chicken with black beans, lettuce and salsa on corn tortillas.

I went to work and closed the restaurant, it was decently busy. Cassi has been sick for the past few days, she is really not feeling well. After I got home from work I checked on her and made myself someything to eat.

For Dinner: Salad with butter lettuce and radicchio, mushrooms, olives, and slivered almonds with hearts of palm.

Day 195 (Sunday)

Today we went to Santa Monica. It was hotter than usual, even for down in Southern California. I think reached somewhere around 87 or so. We went to a farmer's Market that is located right in the heart of Santa Monica and about a block from the beach. The market was great and it was wonderful to see all of the local foods.

For Breakfast: Nonfat latte. Cassi and I split a muffin.

After the market we cruised the shops and eventually made our way down to a Pizza shop in Venice.

For Lunch: Cassi and I shared a couple pieces of pizza. One had chicken and jalapenos and the other had pesto, onions, and spinach, both were very good.

At the end of the day Cassi and I headed to the airport. We got some dinner before we boarded the plane.

For Dinner: Grilled Salmon on a bed of lettuce with walnuts, papaya, and avocado. Delish. I had a beer with dinner. 

This officially marks the end of my spring break. We had an incredible trip, filled with really fun trips and events, great "splurge" food and a handful of great margaritas and other spirits. No more drinks for me!

I have less than a month until the Vegas tournament and I really have to kick it into gear. No more alcohol, school starts tomorrow and I need to get going on my workout schedule!

Day 194 (Saturday)

Emily had to work in the morning. Fortunately she works in Malibu! She dropped Cassi and I off at a coffee shop by the beach and we hung out until she got off work.

For Breakfast: Nonfat Latte and a bran muffin.

Cassi and I walked along the beach area in Malibu it was amazing.

After Malibu we went back to their apartment and relaxed by the pool. We had leftovers from dinner for lunch today. We had some margaritas and had ourselves a quite a nice time. 

For Lunch: Pulled pork and black beans. 

We laid low for most of the day and then wen out for sushi.

For Dinner: Spicy tuna, california, and veggie rolls. It was great sushi. 

Day 193 (Friday)

We woke up around 8 and it was already a beautiful day in LA. Today is Disneyland Day! We stopped by Jesse and Emily's favorite coffee shop on the way.

For Breakfast: Nonfat latte and a Honey Bran Muffin.

It took forever to get to Disneyland but we did finally get there. We had such a blast! We went on so many rides and walked around the entire park. It is hard to not get stressed out about all the people, you have to be completely relaxed and not in a hurry because it sure is crowded there!

It was such a beautiful day. This is Cassi and I entering the park. We both ended up getting a little sunburnt.

Cassi and I on the Matterhorn.

 

Emily, Jesse, and I waiting for the Indiana Jones ride!

Minnie Mouse ears!

For Lunch: Caesar salad at the park. Not too bad, but it's expensive to eat in the park.

After all of our adventures were over we got some dinner at a Mexican joint in the area.

For Dinner: Slow cooked pork with black beans, pico de gallo, and rice with corn tortillas, and a margarita!

We headed home after a full day of Disney Magic!

Day 192 (Thursday)

For Breakfast: Two poached eggs with roasted bell peppers, spinach, a slice of ham, and pesto with an english muffin. Coffee. We got some breakfast on our way to the airport.

Cassi and I got the the airport nice and safely, we took the Link train, it's so convenient. We landed in LA and got picked up by Jesse and Emily. The very first thing we experienced was that famous LA traffic. It was awful! When we finally got to their apartment we settled in. They have a great place with a guest bedroom where Cassi and I stayed.

We freshened up and went to dinner. We met up with a few of their friends.

For Dinner: Salad with Grilled chicken and black beans with some crispy tortilla strips and avocado. A Margarita that was amazing!

The place we went to is called Sol y Luna (Sun and Moon) It was amazing Mexican food and a really fun atmosphere. After dinner we went to a bar where a band was playing. The band was a 80's cover band that supposedly is really popular. They all dressed up like the "Revenge of The Nerds" guys and they were awesome. We had a great night but we were exhausted from the flight.

Day 192

I am am up early getting ready to go. I want to finish up a few house chores before I leave; make sure the dishes are unloaded from the dishwasher, make sure everything is locked up and nice and tidy. I am SO excited for our trip!

Day 191

I woke up and started doing laundry. Tomorrow we leave for LA to visit Cassi's brother Jesse, and his girlfriend. I had a lot to do in the way of clothing! I am so excited, I think we're even going to Disneyland. I'm sure we will eat some really amazing food too, I would love to explore some great LA spots. Maybe during one day we could even go to a farmer's market. Who knows. I have never spent time in LA before, just that once when we drove down there as a family.

For Breakfast: a pear sauce (applesauce,but with pear) and a coffee.

I went and got my hair cut today. I didn't tell anyone what I was going to do, but I chopped off all my hair, I will have to upload a picture! I cut off around 10 inches. It's a little too short to donate. I love my new hair and boy was Cassi surprised! We met mom and dad for Happy Hour at Eastlake Bar and Grill and they were surprised too!

For Happy Hour: Caesar with dressing on the side and grilled sockeye salmon, and a Gin and Tonic with extra lime.

Cassi and I stopped in at a nail salon just up the road from our house and got pedicures to kick off our vacation, plus we really needed them. This place was such a pleasant surprise, it was so nice and the ladies were so friendly! Not to mention, our toes look excellent!

Cassi and I went home and packed, our friend Ainslie came over and we drank some wine and hung out. We ordered some salad and pizza from Pagliacci's.

For Late Dinner: Green salad with garbanzo beans, bell peppers, and onion, and a slice of pizza with basil and olives on it.

I felt awful after eating the pizza, I just goes to show how much better I feel when I make good food decisions and not bad ones.

Day 190 (Tuesday)

I woke up super early and drove up to Arlington to meet up with Josh. We went to the outlets and did some spring/sumer shopping.

For Breakfast: Fruit bowl with pineapple, grapes, mango, papaya, strawberries, and kiwi. Nonfat vanilla Latte.

I had great luck at the outlets and bought some nice things. It still find myself taking sizes into the dressing room that I used to wear. I try things on and they fall off me. That feels great and it's starting to sink in how much thinner I actually am. After shopping Josh and I met up with his girlfriend for lunch. It was my first time meeting her, she is very nice.

For Lunch: Avocado Tostada with chicken, lettuce, salsa, avocado, and a hard shell tortilla.

I went into work early tonight. It was an okay night. The last few days work has been rough. There is a convention in town of some sort and the people who are here for it are from all over the place and are horrible tippers. My last table of the night left me three dollars on $90, which was all in nickels and pennies.

For Dinner: Salmon filet and Steamed broccoli. I had a margarita after work, it was great and worth it after my rough night!