Happy Labor day

Thanks Mom!

Lots of veggies and seafood for Pajun, a korean pancake.

The drink was made with equal parts of:

I've never actually mixed the two together before but I loved the combo of the fizziness of the sparkling water and the sweetness of the juice. I remembered to look for 100% juice at the store. Mixing the two also cuts down on the calories without sacrificing taste. Yum!

I went and saw this with my mother

I've seen this twice already and cried both times. I suggest bringing a tissue if you're sort of a sap like me.  I haven't read the book so I'm not sure how well the book translated into a movie but I give it a two thumbs up. The only downside is that its pretty long.

I was ravishingly hungry after the movie so I snacked

Sabra aka my favorite packaged humus. Yay for being back in the States!

Dinner once again was made by my momma.

That's a cucumber veggie mixture with some kalbi, sauteed kale, and brown rice.

Dessert:

I reviewed for my French lesson on my downtime today so I think I deserve a little mindless junk aka Real Housewives reunion show and the Bachelor Pad :o)

Beep beep beep...

That was the sound my camera made before it died out. Dang.. At least I was able to upload some pictures of my breakfast.

I finally found unsweetened almond milk at the store yesterday. Hells yeah..

Who knew you could turn almonds into this?! Now if only I could find this in London.

I like this Greek yogurt over my other brand Fage, its creamier.

Yogurt bowl w. sliced almonds and fruit. So refreshing after eating like crap for the past couple of days. I had a burger at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Who does that?

I tried this new spread

It's like dessert for breakfast. mmmm...Even my mom had some on her toast and she doesn't like it sweet. It's more peanut buttery than chocolate.

After breakfast, I ran the same 6 mile path I did a few days ago. It was a bit harder to run today than the last time. I think it was due to all the junk I put into my body. It's so easy for me to eat unhealthy when I'm here in the States. I don't know why. O well. No use beating myself up. Time to get back on track!!

Song of the day: "She is love" by Parachute VA

My best friend's wedding

One of my childhood besties is getting married today! Bring on the waterworks.

Dinner last night. I love my momma's cooking!

A healthy dinner of chicken, brown rice, and veggies

Kimchi gook (soup)

Yesterday:

Snack on the way to Tinley Park. It was a 2 hour drive..

My friend's dog Lucky. Ain't she so cute and furry!!

I forgot to take a picture of my friend. Look who won out.

Time for breakfast and a workout to start the day!

Running outdoors

Isn't it beautiful?

I love fluffy clouds!!

Fuel for my 6 mile run:

mmm.. fresh Vermont coffee beans!

Post run stretch and ab work area

It's going to be a nice day today!

Off to the burbs for sushi and a movie w. X tina!!

I'm back!

Movies watched on the plane:

and a few episodes of Entourage. All this entertainment kept me busy during the long 8 hour flight. I think I might have dozed off a bit here and there.

I was welcomed home by 80 degree sunny weather in Chicago and man O man am I digging this weather fo sho!!

I'm not sure if my mom was more excited to see me or Sonoma. I'm thinkin the latter.

As soon as I was picked up, I hopped straight into the drivers seat. I heart driving. I heart driving on the right side of the road! God I missed it.

Look at the mess!!

Time to get organized..

Snack was:

I love the fact that my mom has soy milk in her fridge. No need to run to the store! Mini chocolate chip cookies brought over from the UK :)

Lunch/Dinner w. my Momma at a local cafe in Rockford

I created a half sandwich combo with wholegrain bread, turkey, lettuce, onion, tomato, banana peppers, cranberry mustard, and havarti dill cheese. SO GOOD! I had 1/4 of the cookie. Too much indulgence for me today since I'm not getting a workout in.

This is their half salad and it definitely didn't feel like half. O how I missed you American sized portions as big as my head! Mmm...there were heaping scoops of pine nuts, tomato and feta cheese all drizzled in balsamic vinegar. They included some awesome fresh bread. I ate the healthy kind slathered in butta!!

My mom had the Ahi tuna salad. She thought it was good but they could have put more dressing on the salad.

Just browsing...

I'll just stick with the water :)

Song of the day: Usher feat. Jay-Z "Hot Tottie"

Last supper

T took me to Patterson's last night for our final dinner together :( before I leave for Chicago tomorrow. I am getting very nervous!! All that aside, lets take it back to last night.

Amuse bouche of mushroom soup with white truffle oil. There are no words to describe how lovely this was..

Mine: Crique with seabass
Confit of baby fennel, pistachio vinaigrette

His: Cod in curried mussel juice with saffron scented linguine

Mine: Champagne glazed turbot with asparagus and langoustine tempura with a warm jersey royal potato salad

His: Scottish beef three-ways

White chocolate tart with orange saffron sauce w. a salted cocoa sorbet

PRALINE CINQ CENT FEUILLE
TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD, MAPLE SYRUP AND ALMOND ICE CREAM

All I've got to say about that meal was WOW. It was amazing. Not bad for a last meal in London. Thanks boo!!

Breakfast this morning:

Starbucks coffee and a lemon poppyseed muffin. I packed away all our food! This was a tasty substitute. My workout this morning was hardcore- Powerplate, Roxy beach workout class, and a 5k run.

I also stopped by Argos to pick this up for Arfie tomorrow:

Cross your fingers I'll be able to fly with her tomorrow!!

Moving day approaches

I just warmed up a sweet potato in the microwave and scarfed it down plain with my hands- no more plates left! I was hannangry!!

Who needs cups these days?!

Moving day is in 4 and most of our stuff is in boxes. GO ME!

I had a very productive French lesson today. Love it. 

Time for a real dinner..