Blah! That really sums up how I fee right now. I am actually surprised that I am not already in bed with the covers over my head, since that is what I have wanted to do since before I left work. In case you hadn’t figured it out already, work was particularly infuriating, frustrating and what not today.

The main thing getting me through it all is B…and the fact that tomorrow is Friday. Rant over.

A few days ago a friend tweeted me for tips on making overnight oats. So I thought it would be fun to do a play by play of overnights oats as I was making my breakfast for this morning.

I started with a heaping 1/3 c of oats.

In this particular batch I added 1/4 of packet of vanilla spiru-tein. My breakfasts have not been keeping me satisfied for as long as I like so I am playing with different options to see what might work for me.

Then 1/2 tbsp-ish of chia seeds. You could add ground flax or whatever you want…or nothing at all.

I like my overnight oats a little runny so I only use 1/2 a container of Greek yogurt

Then I add milk. Turns out that 3/4 c was too much. I think I would have been oaky with 1/2 c.

Mix.

Refrigerate overnight.

Top. I used slice strawberries, blueberries, and strawberry preserves.

I also enjoy a little crunch in my oats, so I stirred in some Gorilla Munch. All the add ins is the reason that I like my overnight oats to be a little runny.

My day was pretty hectic. I am still getting caught up from being out of town, and my things did not go as planned this morning. I had another meeting over my lunch break so I was felt flustered and rushed all afternoon.

All I ended up eating for lunch was some leftover guacamole with Food Should Taste Good multigrain chips and a cucumber and tomato salad. It wasn’t super satisfying, but it got the job done. I just didn’t feel like warming up, or even eating, the leftover salmon that I had brought with me.

Thanks to my nearly non-existent lunch I was starving when I got home. Thank goodness dinner was in the slow cooker because there was no way I would have cooked once I got home. I would most definitely have succumbed to the temptation of Wendy’s french fries.

Dinner was chicken and rice with green beans. It really not much of a recipe either. I just mixed 1 c brown rice with 1 can of cream of mushroom soup and a can-ful of veggie broth and 1/4 c parmesan cheese.  Mix together, top with chicken, and place in slow cooker. Cook on low all day.

I would normally add paprika too, but I am out.

All in all, it was under-seasoned. I definitely should have added S&P  and maybe even some garlic. And the chicken was dry. I should have pushed it down into the rice mixture. Since it was my first time making this dish in the slow cooker (normally I bake it) I am still considering it a success. Just a few tweeks and it will be a definite keeper.

I cleaned my bowl and was still feeling hungry so I fixed a bowl of cereal, which I have been eating like its going out of style. I have been loving it.

B was wonderful and cleaned up the kitchen so now I get to head upstairs and hide under the covers for a few hours.

But before I go I want to ask for some help. I am pretty sure that some physical activity, aka exercise, would probably help me relieve some, or a lot, of the emotional stress I have been experiencing lately; but I can’t get motivated. Please help! What do you do to get motivated to exercise…especially when you are feeling stressed? And when it is super hot outside?!

My internet is down. Argh.

We had a thunderstorm roll through and the first crack of lightning knocked out my cable tv and internet. And to top it all off, B had business meetings so I was all by myself. Boo.

At least I got to watch a girlie DVD. I knew I could not tolerate the silence so I popped in 27 Dresses. Twas nice.

Today was a normal day at the office. I ate FiberOne frosted shredded wheat and fruit for breakfast.

I had a morning snack of veggies (sweet peppers and carrots), Kashi roasted veggie crackers, and hummus. Not sure what happened to the picture.

Lunch was leftovers from last night.

They were definitely better fresh, but I can’t complain.

Afternoon snack was 1/2 a cherry pie Larabar. I was hungry enough to eat the whole thing, but it just wasn’t what I had a taste for.

After I got home from work I decided to make some guac. The avocado was on the verge of going bad and I did not want it to go to waste.

This was most of a ripe avocado with about 1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt, some diced red onion, and some salt, pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.

I ate the whole bowl of guac with my Food Should Taste Good tortilla chips.

I was going to call the guac dinner but I ended up getting hungry. Since B wasn’t home I decided to just warm up one of my Smart Chicken hot dogs.

B is home now and it is time to hit the sack. See you later!

** It is now Wednesday morning and I still do not have internet and cable at home. Boo!!! Fortunately I could get a late afternoon appointment for a service call and my employer is letting me head home early. I should be good to go tonight.

Tonight has been such a boring night. I am so sorry, but I really don’t have much interesting to show you tonight. I have just been taking it easy and resting after this stressful week. Today was definitely stressful because we are starting to work out some, but it was slightly better than yesterday. And if each day gets slightly better than the last I am hoping to get through this.

As has been the trend this week, I found a few minutes late in the day to eat a snack.

I started with some tortilla chips and guac. I did not eat all of this guac in one sitting, but B and I did finish it off after dinner.

Once all of the chips were gone I was still hungry so I dug some pickles out of my snack bag. I love the crunchy, salty goodness.

When I got from work I was greeted by B and Piper waiting outside for me. Such a great sight after the end of an insane week! B even had dinner ready for me when I got home. We each had a crab leg and some shrimp. I wanted corn on the cob on the side but we didn’t have any, so we subbed in some corn off the cob instead.

The food was great, but I am glad things were kind of light because my late afternoon snack had kind of spoiled my appetite. Shhhh, don’t tell B.

I wasn’t very surprised when I got hungry a little later. That is when we pulled out the chips and guac. Mmmmm. I particularly like the spicy flavor.

I am off to watch Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution and to rest. I hope your weekend is more interesting than mine. Have a great weekend.

It is not even 7 PM and I am so tired that I am ready to go to bed. I am posting early so I can go ahead and hit the sack. Between my allergies and all of the stuff going on at my office I am pooped.

Today was a hard day, but not nearly as hard as yesterday. I did end up crying a little bit when a particular co-worker came to tell me good bye, it was the few times (I cried yesterday too) that I have been thankful for my allergies. I could blame my red nose and teary eyes on them! I can’t look forward to things getting back to normal because normal has been obliterated over the past 2 days. However I can just hope for things to get better; but I believe it is going to be a long, hard road.

Things were crazy busy all afternoon. My morning was tied up in meetings and helping tie up loose ends, and other tasks related to the “changes”.  I finally took time for a snack a little after 4, and ate the snack that was easiest to reach.

Which happened to be an orange that I had cut into wedges this morning. It was nice not to have to peel the orange for a change. Orange wedges take me back to being a kid when parents brought food to our rec league sporting events for the played to eat after the game.

Once I got home I did a little internet work. I figure it can’t hurt to skim over Craigslist and Careerbuiler. What are your favorite job hunting sites? Plus I did a little blog work. I am trying to reply to comments quicker than I have been.

I have installed a plug in that is supposed to email you when I have replied. If you have commented in the past day or so and received an email when I replied, will you please let me know? I am still not sure if it works.

I am really tired so the meal plan got scrapped once again. B didn’t want stuffed peppers and I didn’t want to cook. So we decided to finish off the Smart Chicken hot dogs that I opened up yesterday. If you are a hot dog eater you should definitely give them a try.

I ate them with some broccoli and ranch as well as some tortilla chips and spicy guacamole. Now I am stuffed.

I wanted a little something sweet so I ate a couple mini peanut butter cups, but I was just too full to eat a full on dessert, even though the Easter candy is calling my name. I see a palm-ful of Nerds in my bear future.

My OpenSky giveaway should be running for a few more hours. Be sure to enter!

I am excited that tomorrow is Friday, although I am not looking forward to all of the chores that have been piling up and are waiting for me on Saturday! Our house is definitely overdue for a spring cleaning.

I am off to grab a quick shower so I can get snuggled up in bed. I hope you all have a good night and get a good nights sleep.

I am so sleepy. I have got to start going to bed earlier. Last night it just couldn’t be helped though. One of B’s uncles lost his fight against cancer last night and we were starting to plan for B to travel to Florida. Things are just up in the air because B’s cousin is snowed in at NYC and they are not sure when she will be able to get a flight out. Please keep them in your prayers.

While we were up talking about details we both got the late night munchies.

We started out with clementines. We love these guys. So sweet and juicy and easy to peel!

Then we moved onto something new.

I had a coupon for these new Bagel Thins and had to give them a try. I like sandwich thins and I love bagels so I figured they had to be good.

Stats.

B and I split one. I had mine with some PB and he had his with Laughing Cow. There was a debate about whose was better.

A perfect late night snack.

This guy kept me satisfied well into the morning, if 9AM counts as well into the morning.

As far as the Bagel Thins go I really like them. They have the chewiness of a bagel without all of the bulk. I will definitely buy again.

I was running late for work somehow and had to bring breakfast with me.

Is it weird that I have been keeping a box of Agave Plus Granola in my car? I kind of have to hide it from B if I want any for myself. He really likes this stuff too!

This container of Chobani was almost too much for me to finish. I was stuffed all morning after eating it. You have to love the staying power of all that protein.

Owww!!!! I just smashed my finger between my desk and my chair.

For lunch I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted once I got home. I had an open can of refried beans with my name on it.

Quesadillas! This quesadilla is a La Tortilla Factory tortilla with about 1/4 c refried beans, handful of baby spinach, and shredded cheddar cheese. My delicious topping included Jack’s special salsa (best ever), quickly made homemade guac, and Smart Balance sour cream.

The guac would have been better if B made it, but I just couldn’t wait! And I practically licked my plate clean.

Tonight B and I are going out to celebrate V-Day. He will probably be out of town anyways and we like to celebrate early so we can miss all of the crowds. Right now the plan is to go to a wine tasting at Corkscrew in Birkdale Village and then home to cook dinner.

Be sure to check me out over on Meals & Moves tonight. I should have a guest post going up around 7:30PM.

Today was a busy day at work again. I am loving the heavier work load but it is leaving me with less to talk about. How can I possibly be any more boring?

My lunch meeting today went well. Now that I have decided what direction I want my career to take I a ready to take action. Patience is not my strong point, but I have to be smart about the decisions I make. I want to start taking steps to a career in the non-profit industry but I don’t want to be rash and damage relationships with my current employer. Today’s meeting gave me some pointers on networking and let me know about some potential opportunities that may become available this fall, if I can wait that long.

Honestly, I have held out for nearly 3 months just waiting on this meeting. Now I have to decide is I want to wait another 7-8 months. I don’t know if I have that much patience. And although the meeting answer some questions and made me feel good about some things I am still feeling lost.

I feel like I need a change, but can’t figure out what that change is. I have started blogging, eating better, and exercising. I need to get back into church, but other than that I don’t know what other changes to make in my personal like which leads me to believe that I need to make a professional change. How long can I wait and keep my sanity? I am trying to think things through and be an adult about this rather than acting on impulse.

So enough of all of that. Thanks for reading.

No pictures of lunch because that would not have left the most professional impression. Once I got back to the office I munched on a couple cupcakes.

My afternoon was so busy there was no snacking.

B and I were both hungry when I got home from work. I was also craving some more guacamole so I went back out to get some more avacados, and B whipped it right up.

I also steamed some rice and topped it with some leftover Turkey Tortilla soup that I made after Thanksgiving and froze.

We ate at our usual location on the couch and I couldn’t be bothered with the pit stop at the table for my photoshoot.

It was really nice to have something so quick and simple for dinner. Now I am all caught up on Monday night TV!

Dessert will more than likely be a clementine (or 2) and a piece of chocolate.

Time to do a little [web] surfing before bed (and before my battery dies).

Night!