Get ready for a marathon of blog posts next week!!!! Starting Sunday afternoon one is going up almost every 2-3 hours the entire week (well, during the daytime at least)! It was a madhouse trying to get them all up, but I did it. There are so many delicious recipes, good advice and fun blogs to check out. Hope you guys enjoy it. There will also be two CONTESTS and a KERF video – a house tour! So don’t stay away!
Not sure if it was the stress of my morning or the larger-than-life oatmeal portion, but I had zero interest in food all morning. I was still full when I went out running at 1:30. I felt a little empty in the mouth, though, so I had a little dried fruit. Mistake – this put me back in “full” zone and made for an unpleasant run!
I was stressed to the point of shaking this morning – just the pressure of fitting things in. I do NOT work well under pressure! That’s why I never procrastinate my school work. But I finished all the posts, had my conf. call, and debated skipping my workout, but I knew I would feel better afterwards. I did skip the gym and went for a quick 3.75 miles around the neighborhood. I felt much, much better. And I feel mentally better now that I am showered and dressed for this party tonight too!
I just sat down to a super late 3:30 lunch –
Lemon Avocado Kale Salad
Which was just a bit of kale, steamed in the microwave with some water on the bottom of the bowl, with ~1/5 of an avocado, a ton of lemon juice and salt.
And my craving of the day: yogurt! Mixed with a big diced mango, some kamut flakes and Mix My Granola
A bit of an alternative lunch, but delicious and filling and easy to clean up.
Off to tackle more to-dos!
(Do you know how long “paint toenails” had been on my list? Just checked that one off 🙂 )
Chocolate Covered Katie says
I have an obsession with kamut flakes!
…kale aint so bad neither 🙂
Allison K says
have a great weekend and a great trip!
rhodeygirl says
good job getting so much done already!!!!!!
have a fabulous friday!
Angie says
Great job, Kath! Thanks for working so hard to get posts up for your readers! You know we love what you do! But, I hate for you to feel too much pressure!
Love the simple alternative lunch…looks good to me! I’ve had a long week too, and I was just getting ready to skip my workout, but you’ve inspired me to get out there!
Have a fabulous vacation!
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says
Sorry about the stress! But I’m glad you feel better about a workout. And I can’t wait to see all the posts in store!!
I LOVE your lunch. So delicious looking. And so simply. YUM!
Moran (The Running Addict) says
Can’t wait to read + see it all, Kath
!
Heather says
I am the exact same way about working under pressure! I just get so anxious and crazy when the list piles up. Glad to hear you were able to relax with a pedicure today! 😉
What a great lunch… good for you for listening to your body and eating the way you felt. That granola mixture sounds so good!
Sarah says
Oh Kath, you are an overachiever, haha, just kidding…I’m actually the opposite, pressure motivates me to get stuff done, but that’s still not a fun way to do things.
Glad you finally painted your toenails! I have wanted to for a while and just learned that I have no nail polish!! Gotta fix that this weekend 😉
Have fun!
Rachel says
I’m really looking forward to the blog marathon – I’m sorry it stressed you out so much to get everything done, but hopefully you’ll be able to make up for it next wek. Have a wonderful weekend!
FitFoodie says
Looking forward to the blog marathon! have a great weekend 🙂
Bec says
I’ve been rocking the same nail polish since january, its just barely on the ends of my toes but it looks horrible, I need to fix it lol
Mara @ What's For Dinner? says
Thanks so much with your support on my giveaway/sale/jewelry thing!! you’re the best!
Ellen (Peace in Motion) says
I need to try some of those kamut flakes. They look delicious!
sue says
the kale looks extra green and vibrant today- love it! enjoy tonight!
Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats says
That yogurt combo looks out of this world! Guess what?! Just checked my loooooong overdue toenail painting session off my list too! 🙂 Have a great time at your party!
Tammy says
Thanks for all your hard work you do for us! Have a great trip!
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
Have a fantastic trip!!! That mango looks amazing!! 😉
Marissa says
Enjoy your trip!!
Help Meghan Run says
Yay blog marathon 🙂 I hope my guest post is one of them! Enjoy the dinner party and the lovely relaxation of the cruise!
www. HelpMeghanRun .com
crunchygranolagirl says
Have a great vacation Kath- I’m looking forward to the house tour!
Michelle Hisae says
Ooh, I’m totally looking forward to all the guest posts! And your house tour! I also need to try those Kamut Flakes…
Priyanka says
Looking forward to the guest posts and the house tour!
Have a great vacation!
Jean says
Kath, I appreciate you always blogging. I can’t tell you how much I enjoy reading your posts! I really look forward to each one!
Jenn )) j3nn.net (( says
Long to-do lists are very stressful. It feels so good when they are completed though!
Jenn
Runeatrepeat says
I’m looking forward to all the posts 🙂
Nicole says
You are going to have such a wonderful trip!
skinnyrunner says
cant wait to read all the posts, have a great weekend!
Hangry Pants says
I am sorry you were so stressed!!!! Everything will be okay. I can’t wait to see your guest posts. Enjoy the trip. 😀
Linda says
Thank you Kath for getting the blog marathon out for all of us to enjoy next week, but now I feel bad that it added so much stress. Please know your work is appreciated, but I’m sure the readers will understand if you take a breather now and then too. : -)
Enjoy your night out!
Katharina says
Hey Kath! Do you still need any guest blog posts?
MaryBe says
We need to know what color 😀
Christie @ BeadLuvah says
Aw. Sorry for the stress!! The guest posts should be really fun, though!!
meg says
Can’t wait to see all the guest posts and the video!
Love all the eats.
Sarah (Tales of Expansion) says
yay for painted toes!
i can’t imagine how long it must have taken getting the guest posts done! i probably would have had a breakdown. thanks for all the hard work!
Lee Ann says
Oh this made my mouth water, I can’t wait to try it, adding kale to my grocery list!
THX!
Your newest fan … LeeAnn
SarahP says
Yay! So looking forward to all the posts. Thanks for kickin’ A to do it!
Just wait until parenthood. Last year, “paint my toenails” was literally on my to-do list from September to December.
I bought closed-toe shoes for a wedding in October, because I was fairly certain I wouldn’t have time to both shop for an outfit and paint my toenails.
ari says
ah! i’m probably like way slow for not realizing you could steam vegetables like that. how long did you microwave the kale for?
Suzanne says
Thanks for all the hard work, Kath!
I feel your paint – I’ve been so stressed out these past weeks due to work.
And that’s so funny – I have had “paint toenails” on my to-do list for a month now! I am hoping to check it off this weekend.
Enjoy the party and your vacay! 🙂
Gena says
Lovin’ your kale salad, sweetie.
K says
I can not wait for the KERF Marathon! I’m loving the yogurt dish for lunch!!
brandi says
glad you got some stuff checked off your list! it’s the weekend!!!! 🙂 no stress allowed!
Adi (oatonomy.com - repaired!) says
Haha, painting toenails always falls to the bottom of the list eh?!
I’m looking forward to all the guest posts. Sounds like you’ve been putting a lot of work into all the prep.
Melissa @ For the Love of Health says
Hey Kath! I hope your stress level is reduced! I look forward to the blog fest next week! I regret not getting around to emailing you about mine! Ah well 🙂
Amazing looking lunch- mango is an amazing add to yogurt and granola- what a gorgeous color!!
Have a wonderful eve!
Kath says
Katharina ,
Sorry, time’s up 🙁 Next time!
ari ,
2 minutes – just play it by ear and see when it’s done.
K
Caroline says
Can’t wait to see all the guest posts!!
PS I’ll never get over how awesome your zebra bowl is!