Fun Holiday Movie Quote: “A toy is never truly happy until it is loved by a child.” -Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
I can’t believe I haven’t blogged ALL day. Don’t worry…you didn’t miss anything exciting in my life. But I’ll offer up a recap anyway. And PS: It’s still bitter cold in Boston, but no snow yet. (Julie loves it when people complain about the weather. Hahaaaa)
When I got home from work last night, I threw a salad together with whatever I could find in the fridge. There’s ground turkey and cheese buried under the spinach.
I also snacked on tomatoes and mozzarella dipped in olive oil.
We went to a bar near the TD Garden called McGann’s Pub and watched the Villanova football game. Then we went to The Greatest Bar and had a few drinks to celebrate Mark’s birthday. My dinner didn’t keep me very full so when we got home, I had Annie’s mac and cheese before going to bed.
I had a quick bowl of cereal before heading out on a shopping adventure.
I always cut through the Pru to get to Newbury Street because #1: it’s warm and #2: I like the decorations.
Jared met me for a late lunch at Trident Cafe on Newbury Street. I had heard good things about their fresh juices so I ordered one made with cucumber, celery, apple, and pineapple. It was really tasty, but I would’ve preferred less celery. It’s flavor tended to overpower everything else.
Mmm, ever since my friend Natalie encouraged us to eat French Onion Soup after her wedding, I’m constantly craving it.
I ate 1/2 of my veggie wrap and all of my chips and pickle. I definitely needed a good meal as a pick me up during my shopping trip.
I bought a coat at Nike Town and then had shopper’s remorse. I realized I had only bought it because it was on sale. I’d much rather have a North Face winter jacket. When I get numb from the cold, I’m willing to pay any price to warm up! I returned coat #1 and might’ve purchased said North Face jacket… Who cares if Christmas is in one week? I need to be prepared for the snow!
As part of my snowstorm prep, I also picked up some fleece liners for my Hunter wellington boots. Once I thaw out from my afternoon adventures, I’m going to bundle back up and take the dog for a walk. I’m already thinking about what flavor of tea I want to enjoy when I’m finally able to relax for the night.
COMMENTS
14 Comments
1. Carol
December 19th, 2009 05:21 PM
I bought myself a north face winter jacket for myself for xmas, so it’s okay if you do too.
2. Shelley Leeman
December 19th, 2009 06:25 PM
shopping makes me soo hungry & that wrap looks really good
also, i looove tomato/mozzarella- great combo!!
3. Julie
December 19th, 2009 06:34 PM
When it’s cold AND snowing, complaining is allowed
The wrap looks good!! Nice and broccolish.
I’m prone to shoppers remorse sometimes. I get it even before I buy something sometimes…I walk around the store holding a bunch of stuff and fight with myself the entire time, then dump it all and leave.
4. MelissaNibbles
December 19th, 2009 06:47 PM
Sounds like a fun, productive day. Good for you for returning the jacket and getting what you really wanted. Stay warm!
5. Heather
December 19th, 2009 07:03 PM
You need a warm coat – nothing wrong with buying one!
Sounds like you had a great day – I hope you are at home relaxing now!
6. Lisa
December 19th, 2009 08:11 PM
Northface jackets are the best. I own one, and then a fleece and I constantly want more. I think a nice jacket is totally that is justifiable for you–I mean, you live in Bah-stan where its frickin cold! Go for it!
7. katie
December 19th, 2009 09:01 PM
i love northface jackets!! they rock. i have like four..they are super warm..i also love mountain hardware jackets
your maters and mozz look AWESOME. i need to find fresh mozz!
8. Haleigh
December 20th, 2009 04:31 AM
i adore tomato & mozzarella!! although.. i eat it a lot in the summer time, i dont think i could stomach it when it is -13 celsius outside! i could barely force myself to eat a side salad for dinner last night, i want warm food
just found your blog and i am curious to read what you have to say.
xoxo
Haleigh
9. Shannon
December 20th, 2009 07:15 AM
I have a Northface fleece and it is my favorite thing. I wear it all the time! I’d love a winter coat too, but I have a good one from LLBean, so I don’t really need another one.
Stay warm! It is really coming down now!
10. chocolatepickle
December 20th, 2009 10:05 AM
haha, maybe you’re like a coastie with the Northface jacket;) I LOVE my Northface coat when I have to be out in the cold…nothing can compare:) And you just reminded me I need new fleece liners for my boots…..I might have to stop at Nordstrom today for some!
Your wrap looks delish….we were on the same page yesterday…I had a veggie wrap (but with fries instead of chips)!
Hope you survive the snow!!!! It’s fun to look at but not when you have to go out in it!!
11. Erin @ Big Girl Eats
December 20th, 2009 11:26 AM
I am totally fiending Wellies! So jealous. And I am semi glad the snow is postponing the meetup because I finally might be able to make it in January! Positive spin on that one
12. naomi(onefitfoodie)
December 20th, 2009 11:51 AM
trident is great! my friends parents acutally own it! love their juices and organic foods! great selections of books and mag’s too!:)
stay warmmm
13. Patricia @ RunFoodieRun.com
December 20th, 2009 11:58 AM
Hey! Hope you’re staying warm! I was planning on going to Body Pump this morning (there was one at Chestnut Hill AND Back Bay) and inviting you, but with the snow, I was afraid to venture outside! Hope we can go workout together soon!
Stay warm!
14. The Candid RD
December 20th, 2009 01:00 PM
I hope you’re enjoying the snow!!
I love that you “randomly threw together” food from in your fridge last night. I do that ALL THE TIME. IN fact, I think I’m going to write a cookbook about it
I’m excited!