Day 257

The four of us woke up in Arlington and I made breakfast.

For Breakfast: Scrambled eggs and wheat toast. Coffee.

We had to get back to Seattle so Cassi could go into work.

For Lunch: Tuna salad with lemon stone ground mustard, celery, capers, shallots, olive oil and salt and pepper. I also had some sweet potato fries.

I went into work tonight and it was okay. Not super slow but not chaotic. I am getting sick of wearing my brace all the time when I work. The straps start to dig in to my leg and I have cuts across my thigh now. :(
I got the rest of my shifts covered this week so I can commit myself fully to the last week of school. I have so much work to do I can't add the stress of work.

On a lighter note: I am happy to report that my tomatoes are looking amazing, and so is my swiss chard! Look!

I am home from work now and I haven't eaten anything for dinner. I am hungry but I can't bring myself to eat anything in the apartment, because I am running out of healthy options!

Day 256

For Breakfast: Oatmeal with apples and brown sugar. Coffee.

The four of us drove up to Mt. Vernon today and we went to the co-op.

For Lunch: Ally and I split a chicken tamale and we also had some brown rice wasabi salad.

We came home and had ourselves a real happenin' shindig. We played beer-pong, a game that I really suck at but we had so much fun. Then we made dinner on the grill.

For Dinner: Homemade hamburgers, chicken breast, vegetable skewers, and broiled asparagus. We had a whole bunch of good stuff.

We finished the day by going in the hot-tub and watching Iron Chef America, my absolute favorite show!!

Day 255

I woke up with Cassi this morning and called in to work. I ended up being able to work for somebody and was busy all day. Literally Cassi and I worked together the entire day, until about 9:30.

For Breakfast: Coffee. 

For Lunch: Grilled Chicken breast with carrots and broccolini.

After we got off work we went straight up to Alrington. Ally and Shay are home! We got there and hung out, they waited up for us and Ally made vegetarian chili, yum!

For Dinner: Bowl of Vegetarian chili.

Day 254

For Breakfast: One egg. One piece of toast. Market spice tea.

For Lunch: Tuna with celery, capers, shallots, lemon and EVOO with wheat toast.

I hung out at home most of the day and then went into work. It was pretty busy. Cassi and I went up to Capitol hill and met up with bunch of people. I had a vodka soda and a beer. Everybody wanted to go dancing but I can't dance with my knee. It was hard to be out and feel like the dud.

Cassi and I called it a night and went home, but it was pretty late!

Day 253

For Lunch: Eggplant with marinara, fresh garlic and basil.

When I got home from school I relaxed at home. I tended to my plants on the balcony and made sure they were all happy.

For Dinner: I had some more of the eggplant and marinara dish for dinner.

I took bus downtown and met up with Cassi as she was getting off work. We went up to Capitol Hill and had a beer. It was nice to relax with Cassi, of course we only lasted less than an hour before we retreated home and got in bed.

Day 253

For Breakfast: A bowl of cereal. We found this new stuff at TJs and it is really good. It's called something like Lite morning breakfast blah blah blah. Americano.

I am really happy I don't work tonight and that I don't have class tomorrow. I am really burnt out. I am at school now and I think I might stay on campus after class gets out and do some more work. Who knows how I will feel. Maybe I will go to the gym. I know i cant run or anything but I could do other things like swim, and lift weights.

Day 252

For Breakfast: Coffee. Two eggs and one piece of toast.

I worked on homework all morning and then went to class. We watched the documentary called "Fresh" its about local and organic farming and it is awesome! After class I called in to work and they called me in so I hurried home and changed into the work gear and put on the knee brace. We got absolutely killed! It was so busy.

For Lunch: I had some lentil soup and a green salad before I clocked in at work.

Now I am home and super exhausted and I still feel stressy about school and work and my knee. I don't feel good and I can't shake this cold thing that I have. I hope I am not getting really sick. I can't stop coughing though and that is just about the most annoying thing ever. I have been feeling really off these last few days and I feel like I can't shake this downer mood I have been in. I know it probably has to do with how I am processing my knee re-injury, I just feel crumby and kind of upset all the time. I haven't been sleeping very well either. That probably has a lot to do with it.

I have to go clean up the apartment. Goodnight.

PS- so excited for Ally and Shay to get here. I just can't wait until they are here!

Day 251

I woke up super early this morning and I got ready for my presentation. 

For Breakfast: Americano

My presentation went really well. Basically I had to explain my thesis project to a group of peers, professors, teachers, and advisors. 

For Lunch: One piece of veggie pizza.

I went to work tonight and then came home and watched the biggest loser finale.

For Dinner: Multi-seed baguette, toasted and topped with sauteed eggplant with marinara and fresh basil from the herb garden.

Day 250

Wow, 250 days. It's crazy.

For Breakfast: coffee.

I went to school really early today and worked literally all day on my thesis. I got my shift covered and continued to work into the night. I got my presentation ready for tomorrow and I sent my final draft off to Christina to proofread and edit.

For Lunch: Peanut butter and banana sandwich.

For Dinner: Soup with chicken broth, tofu, rice noodles, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, snap peas and mushrooms with cilantro and basil.

Day 249

For Breakfast: Coffee.

I went to our soccer game today, unfortunately I am back on the sidelines and will be there for the next year, maybe forever. After the game my team gave me a get well soon present. It was so sweet. They gave me a bunch of herbs for my herb garden. 

For Lunch: Salmon with broccoli from work. We went in today so we could eat good food for cheap.

We met up with my parents and just hung out tonight. Cassi and I both worked on some homework and called it a night pretty early. 

We snacked on some crackers too.