Until I got to the car place 🙁
Kelsey and I showered to look presentable and then she went on her way. I spent some time with Middlesex and then made a quick leftovers lunch before heading uptown to take my car to be examined. It’s been making a funny noise in the tires
I know this is my FOURTH Mexican meal in 7 days, but the cuisine is just the best!
I piled a bunch of veggies and leftovers on a very unhealthy tortilla leftover from the beach trip. Peppers, cucumber, corn, black beans, corn salsa, cilantro, 2 tbsp brown rice, and fiesta cheese.
Leftover filling –
Eaten with a few chips
Once at the car place I got the bad news that I needed new back tires. 
They were all worn, most likely an alignment problem. He showed me the underside of Marge (my car) – how embarrassing for her!
Kelsey, my hero, picked me up so I wouldn’t have to wait at the car place and we are now at Caribou enjoying a hot beverage and our books.
I got Mango black tea. We’ll be waiting for the car place to give me a buzz to go pick Marge back up.
I had planned to do some fun cardio class for a workout tonight, but Karen is coming for dinner and it’s raining, so right now I’m leaning towards skipping it.
Adios!
Laura (On the Threshold of Greatness) says
I feel your pain. I hate car repairs, and tires cost an arm and a leg!
Your Mexican meal looks great! I agree, it’s one of the best cuisines out there. 🙂
JENNA says
I just love Mexican meals! I could eat taco saldas everyday!! 🙂 And don’t even get me started on chips and salsa.
Victoria says
I don’t blame you. I’ve been loving on some Mexican inspired salads recently too. I think the weather’s making me do it. Bummer about new tires, but maintenance like that is generally cheaper than waiting until it causes a bigger problem.
Melissa @ For the Love of Health says
MMMmexican fiesta! Looks great to me!
That’s too bad about your car! Better safe than sorry though! 🙂
Holly says
Sorry about the car, but the Mexican meal looks delish! Guac has to be one of the best foods out there!
Beadie says
Sorry about Marge! Hope you have a good day anyway!
Runeatrepeat says
Yeah, it’s better to find out about your car at the shop rather than on the road!
Leah @ Simply Fabulous Now says
Oh geez…spending money when you didn’t know you were going to have to sucks… especially on cars!! But, I suppose you gotta do what you gotta do!
Great lookin’ lunch!
Enjoy the rest of your day!
brandi says
ugh, I hate having to get new tires, but it’s good you got them before you got a flat driving down the road or something!
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
sorry to hear about Marge! At least you have a great friend, book and yummy coffee to keep you company! 😉
Nicole says
Booooo! Car troubles are never fun!
Hallie says
Haha I wrote a blog post a few days ago about how I ate Mexican food for like, three dinners straight…and the scale reflected that (ah…sodium). Love it though…I think if you live in a border town, you have to!
Sorry to hear about your car. That really is a bummertown!!
K says
All of your Mexi foods are healthy though so that’s a plus!! Sorry to hear about Marge 😉
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says
“He showed me the underside of Marge (my car) – how embarrassing for her!”
haha Poor Marge…she has been violated!!!
Sorry about the car trouble. But hopefully all of the Mexican food yuminess will make it better. It’s my favorite!! I could eat it all day every day =) Ok, maybe not but it is just so good!
Danielle says
So sorry about needing new tires, what a pain!
but you have such a good friend to come hang out with you.
Love your lunch it’s making me crave mexican food.
Jaime says
ah man, I hate car stuff like that. In the last two years, every time I’ve been to the garage I’ve never gotten away under about $300. Boooo.
LOVE the Mexican food. Drool.
LT says
Haha so cute…poor Marge…we all know how she feels though 😉
Michelle Hisae says
Mango Black Tea is THE BEST! You have to try the Trader Joe’s kind. It’s one of my faves!
life coach jen says
Your poor car 🙂
Jess says
Car problems are the worst!! At least it happened on a day where you weren’t super busy!! Like finals!!!
bobbi says
sorry about the knew wheals, cars can be a pain!!! By the way hubby and I are celebrating Seis De Mayo tonight, and I am going to try out the filling!!!!
Angie says
Sorry about the car! For some reason, I hate dealing with car issues!
I have been in the Mexican food mode too – sometimes I think i could eat it every day! Enjoy your afternoon with your book!
Mara @ What's For Dinner? says
I hope you have a great rest of your day, despite the car troubles!
Adi (oatonomy.com - repaired!) says
Sorry about the car — boo to car repairs.
Your lunch looks so fresh and tasty. Mm!
jennifer says
Skip th \e gym and enjoy the friend… way more fun!!!
Biz says
Um, the only thing missing from your Mexican fiesta is the Tabasco sauce poured on each fork full! 😀
Looks delicious – I could eat that every day and not get sick of it!
Kristie says
Mmmm MEXI. Nothing wrong with plenty o mexi meals in a week, nothing at all!
Sorry to hear about Marge though. Cars can be such a pain in the bum sometimes can’t they?!
Sarah (lovINmytummy) says
Poor Marge. I too have had an alignment problem, but mine has been far more costly 😉
Chris never gets sick of Mexican food, though I’m about a once per week girl myself.
Bec says
That sucks about your car, but hopefully it will be running smoothly soon 🙂 How are you liking middle sex, it took me a while to actually finish it since school was getting in the way but in the end it was a pretty good read.
Kay says
I’m curious: What made this tortilla unhealthy? Was it the white flour?
Brittany says
I heart mexican food, right know my wholefoods has a vegan mexican bar. SO BEYOND YUMMY, I had to take Mia, (jeep cherokee) aka missing in action, to the doc’s a lot when I first got her. She has been renamed cinnimon, cause she’s sweet and spicy.
Heather says
Augh, sorry to hear about the car trouble. I just hate having to put extra money into something somewhat unexpected like a car emergency. What kind of car do you drive?
Mmm… I love the addition of the brown rice to your Mexican fiesta! Such a yummy and healthy burrito ingredient!
Gotta love Caribou Coffee! 😀
Island Girl Eats says
That Mexican food looks amazing! I am contemplating ordering some tonight. Yum.
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thepinkpeppercorn says
aww poor Marge!! I love those chips 🙂
Elizabeth (thelongweigh) says
Wow your mexi-meals from the last 24 hours have me drooling!!
Do you like Middlesex so far? i just read it and while there were some rough spots, I liked it!
meg says
Yummy Mexican food! Sorry about the tires. That is never fun to have to spend money on those, but at least you will be safe with new ones.
Kori (All Things B.) says
Bummer about Marge’s tires! Good lookin’ lunch though!
Christina says
I could eat Mexican food every day, it’s that good!
Sorry about your car :/
Hangry Pants says
That is sad about Marge!
How do you get all these emoticons. They are hilarious. It reminds me of a children’s book where they put in the picture instead of the word.
Also, what do you think of Middlesex. I had to read it for my book club and I could not get through it!
Ellen @ Peace in Motion says
Mexican food is just too good!
Kath says
Kay ,
That would be the shortening, i.e. trans-fats. There’s nothing wrong with white flour! But whole wheat is better. Trans-fats, however, are proven to be bad for health.
Heather,
Honda Accord.
Hangry Pants,
I copy them from Gmail 🙂
K
Elizabeth says
Yay – Mexican food is the *best*. Sort of makes up for PITA car troubles. 😉
eatavegan says
That is so weird — my first car’s name was Marge! She died, though, sadly. But good times were had!
I think definitely go with the smaller print — it’s modern and elegant at the same time and looks beautiful with the chair frame!
Jordan says
I’ve been meaning to read that book..
Hangry Pants says
Ohhhhhh! I can do that – what fun! Thanks.
Lynne says
I loved the pics of the Mexican food. I always have tortillas on hand, and make quesadillas for my grandchildren frequently. I can wrap up lots of stuff into a tortilla for a quick snack, or use those same ingredients (leftovers) and fold them into an omelet.