I didn’t sleep a WINK last night.
Blame it on nerves. The 2 cups of coffee I had yesterday (d’oh!) The fact that I woke up starving and had to tip-toe down for a bowl of cereal at 2am, hoping that hunger was keeping me away. No bones.
I’m feeling really, really tired, but I woke up and did what any normal sleep-deprived, bakery-owning, blogging, RD foodie would do:
Harvested greens from my garden and made a salad and a green smoothie!!
Salad because I was lacking in greens yesterday and could really feel a difference in my body.
And smoothie because it’s portable, healthy and great for sipping as we get going. Took all of 60 seconds to make!
I’m going to have our new Great Harvest Blend by Shenandoah Joe when I get there, and I’m sure I’ll have a mid-morning snack to tide me to lunch.
We open at 7 with muffins + coffee and fresh hot bread is outta the oven around 10! Come visit!!
PS. Thanks so much for all of your anniversary + opening well wishes!!! Wheeee!
Brittany @ Eating Bird Food says
I think exhaustion is in the air this morning. Hopefully we’ll both perk up in no time. Have a great day Kath!
Katherina @ Zephyr Runs says
Agreed – did not sleep a wink last night. Hopefully we all both rebound and have wonderful days!!
Mastering Public Health (@MasPublicHealth) says
Same here!
MelanieF says
Same here! I finished working at 11pm last night and I was out the door at 6:45am this morning for work again!!! Only 1 hours before the weekend begins 🙂
Marina says
I hope everything is going smoothly!
Have a great opening, and I hope you manage to get some rest in the whole day 🙂
Sandy says
Thinking of you this morning when I didn’t sleep well and finally got up at 5. I was thinking I bet Kath didn’t sleep last night either from all of the anticipation and excitement. Congratulations and good luck on your opening day. Looks like it is T-20 min. and counting until you unlock the doors. Woo Hoo for Great Harvest in Charlottesville.
Sarah@The Flying ONION says
I hope you have a brilliantly energetic kind of day, Kath! I hate waking up feeling as if I need to go back to bed…not fun!
Hope you have a great morning! 😀
Nikki says
HAPPY OPENING DAY!!!!! All of my well wishes are being sent your way today… I know it will be a success 🙂
Cait @ Beyond Bananas says
Sorry you didn’t sleep well last night! Just think of how heavenly your night of sleep will be tonight! 🙂
Allison @ Can't Wait For Breakfast says
Have a wonderful opening day Kath!! I am trying to convince the BF to drive me 7 hours one way to get some bread 🙂
Katie says
Thinking of you this morning and wishing we could come visit. Add me to the non-sleepers list, 3:45 is way too early! Right now I’m waiting to mow. Have a wonderful opening day and take time to relax a little and enjoy it. I’m sure it will go by in a blur!
Katie @ NaturaStride says
Have fun today!!!
Liv @ The Salty n' Sweet says
It’s always hard to get a full night of sleep the night before a big day! I’m sure adrenaline will keep you going 🙂
Good luck and I wish I could stop by!
Kristen Waby says
Wow! I can’t believe it’s here! Good luck! You look amazing for owning a bakery. I’d be 20 pounds heavier!
Hillary says
What an exciting couple of days for you guys! Best of luck to you today; I wish you all the success in the world!
Stacy @ Every Little Thing says
Happy opening day! This day will be very exciting and something you’ll remember forever – enjoy it!!
Christine @ Burning It Off says
I hate not being able to sleep especially when I have an important day the next day… but I’m sure the adrenaline will keep you going today. Good luck with the opening! Can’t wait to read all about it!
Karen says
Terrific job going through the motions this a.m. despite your exhaustion, Kath…putting one foot in front of the other and ‘just doing it.’
I am so proud of you and Matt on this huge accomplishment…I admire you guys greatly. I wish I had embraced my true passions when I was in my twenties…you are such an inspiration.
Take good care of yourself, sweet Kath…wishing you some quality zzz’s tonight.
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says
I just flew home from vacation and crossed many time zones. I havent slept either. In about 28 hours. Punchy much? 🙂
Your day is soooo exciting and Im so happy for you! And I love that you just went out and harvested your own greens. There you go!! The benefits of growing your own never cease!
Katie says
This is the BIG DAY! It came so fast!
I wish you , Matt, Karen, and all the peeps that work there a WONDERFUL first day of business!!!!
I am so happy for you and Matt! What a dream come true!!!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
Good luck today!!!
Kim says
Have a wonderful day! It will probably go by so fast. Just like everyone tells you on your wedding day, stop and take a minute at some point in the day to take it all in and remind yourself that you’re a bakery owner! 🙂 Congrats!!
Molly @ RDexposed says
Good luck on today! You just can never go wrong with fresh bread..so if a disaster occurs, just let customers smell warm baked bread while the disaster is stifled!
Beth @ 990 Square says
Congratulations and good luck with the opening today! I know you’ll do great and I’m so envious!
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
Have a great day! I probably wouldn’t have slept either!
Sarah says
I didn’t sleep good either last night. My husband woke me up 3 times!! Driving me nuts. One time I think he was dreaming because he started swinging his arms around like he was trying to kill a mosquito! Hahaha. I need one of those smoothies right about now 🙂
Amy says
I hope it’s all going well! I’ll be there this afternoon for some cinnamon chip! 🙂
Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) says
Good luck today and have fun! A few DC bloggers and I have already tossed the idea around of a Cville road trip (2 hours, baby!) so that will hopefully happen this summer.
Ooh, this reminds me I have a local Great Harvest Groupon to use…!
KathEats says
Please come!!
Christie {Nourishing Circle} says
I’m planning a trip from Richmond, as well!!
Lyn @ Life Lyn Style says
I live in Ohio, but we are talking about a trip when I got to Baltimore to visit my sister.
SillySavage says
Kath, I got a little misty reading your blog today. For about 3 months, I’ve been reading your story and enjoying all the photos of your adventurous life. All you hard work has paid off. It’s great to see someone actually follow their dream. We’re all rootin’ for you and Matt. It’s going to be a great day.
judy says
Congrats ! Can’t wait to get up there and eat ! Best of luck
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
So excited for you – have a great day!
Katie says
Hi Kath! Hoping your morning is off to a fantastic and fun start. I’ve been following your blog for over two years now and I’ve loved seeing how someone who is passionate about their life and has a “work hard, play hard” philosophy can make all of their dreams come true. Very inspirational.
Congratulations!!
Jenn says
Happy Opening Day. We went home with High Five last night and I just finished eating a slice with local blackberry jam. Yum 🙂
Krissie J says
Happy Opening Day!!! I’m sure it will all go well, you guys are more than ready! 🙂
Maggie @ Say Yes to Salad says
Good luckk!!! ANd belated congrats about the anniversary 🙂
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
Woo hoo! I wouldn’t have been able to sleep either!!! Good luck today. 🙂
Amanda- The Nutritionist Reviews says
Oh no! Hope you can get some rest today!
jen says
Where are you guys located in realtion to the farmers market tmrw?
KathEats says
McIntire Plaza – next to Cville Coffee. About a mile from downtown
Marya says
Whenever I haven’t slept well, I also go for the greens but I’ll do lots of lightly steamed kale with an egg-over-easy on top. The protein and greens are gentle on my blood sugar so I don’t have that sudden drop that exaggerates the fatigue later. I’m rooting for you today. I know it will be great!
Ally (Girl V Food) says
GO KERF!!! Happy opening day!!!!
ann says
Thinking of you today and hoping all goes well. As others have said, your zest for life and hard work are inspirational. I wish I lived closer, would come down for a visit if I could!
Luella says
I’m excited to come for lunch today and try the curry tuna sandwich and some yummy looking bread! Good luck!
Suzanne @ continuing my education says
Good luck on your big day! My mom will be stopping by at some point to buy some bread and drop of a treat for Matt and you! So excited for you two!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
I can feel your jitters all the way from Florida! Good luck, congrats and best wishes on your anniversary, bakery and life 🙂
RhodeyGirl says
GOOD LUCK TODAY!!!!!!! Happy opening day (and happy 6 months preggy to me!!!)
Mary Frances says
How exciting! Your first?
RhodeyGirl says
Yes! We are having a boy!
Jil @ Big City, Lil Kitchen says
Happy Opening Dayyyyy!
Maria says
Woweeeeeeeee! I’m SO SUPER excited for you two!!! I wish I could be there. The food and store look AMAZING!
Have a WONDERFUL DAY, Kath.
Miranda @ Working Mom Works Out says
Congratulations!!! Go get ’em!!!!
Tiff @ Love, Sweat, and Beers says
I wish I ate enough greens to actually feel it when I *dont’t* eat them! haha
Have a good weekend!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Best of luck today Kath! I’m sure things will be absolutely booming (and smelling delicious) today. I really really wish I lived there so I could come too!
Stacey says
Good luck today, Kath & Matt! Thinking of you and sending good vibes from Boston!
MOM says
I feel bad Kath didn’t sleep well. Her dad and I sure did. The house is lovely this morning with early summer mountain air.
Logan says
It is great that you are there to share this exciting time with them! I’ll bet she sleeps like a rock tonight. I don’t think I would have slept last night either!
Amy says
CONGRATULATIONS!! So excited for you. You will always remember this day. Might have to leave Canada for a road trip to the States just to taste GH again. Have a fun day!
kathy says
Wish I lived close and could stop by for lunch! Good luck with the opening. You are bettering your part of the world with healthy deliciousness 🙂
Vanessa says
Congrats on making it to opening day!!! I wish I could come and enjoy a cup of Shenendoah Joe coffee and a scuffin!! Best of luck 🙂
Krissy @ Shiawase Life says
I didn’t get any sleep last night either! What’s with that?!
Have to say though, it was nice to wake up with cooler temps this morning! Supposed to only be in the 80s today =)
Had some Dakota for breakfast this morning! YAYYY!
Grace @ Healthy Dreaming says
Before some big event I have trouble sleeping too! Good luck today!
Jenny @ Fitness Health and Food says
congratulations and good luck! 🙂
Melissa says
Today, you get to reap the rewards of all your hard work! I’m sure it will be a whirlwind, but enjoy the ride! Best wishes!!! 🙂
Lily says
Good luck today! You and Matt should be so proud-what an amazing thing you’ve already accomplished. I have been following your journey for the past year and you have inspired me to consider seriously opening a juice bar and veggie cafe in my town. I’ll look forward to following your adventures!
Cait's Plate says
Ugh – getting no sleep is THE WORST! I hope the day flies by for you and you’re able to sleep well tonight!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
Good luck today! I don’t think I would’ve been able to sleep the night before opening either!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
Good luck! Wish I could come:-)
Jennifer says
I hope today turns out perfect! 🙂 I’m sure the bakery is already buzzing by now.
What do you put in your green smoothie? Do you use a juicer? I’ve never tried one but I’ve been REALLY curious about it. Is it sweet at all?
KathEats says
I use a vitamix and it was kale from the garden, oats, banana, milk, flax and cottage cheese.
Sonya says
Now, I wish I lived in Cville! All those lovely eateries you feature, the community spirit you portray Cville to have, and the wonderful outdoors make it so. But, I wouldn’t want the winters. Anywho, congrats on your opening day! I had a toss/turn night as well. It’s so important to sustain ourselves with good nutrition when we are sleep deprived. Off to make my shake! Congrats again.
Dee says
Good luck today! I wish I could come visit!
Stace says
Break a leg today Kath and Matt. I always have a tough time sleeping before an exciting day. You two will rock the house errr… bakery today… I just know it!
Khushboo says
Gah I hate when nerves rob me of sleep- great breakfast choice!
Jessica says
GOOD LUCK today Kath and Matt! What an accomplishment! Congrats on your anniversary too! My husband and I’s 5 year is today! 6/3/06 🙂
E says
Good luck, Kath & Matt! Wish I could come visit from Ohio for your big day 🙂
Hope says
Sorry that you weren’t able to sleep last night! Congrats on your opening today! Best of luck to you and Matt!! I wish I could come visit but sadly I am at work and in PA. Eventually I will be able to come visit! 🙂
Allie says
Yay!! Good luck today! 🙂
kalli says
happy opening day kath! i wish i could come by…..i would get a coffee and cinnamon scone 😉
Robyn @ Blueberries and Oats says
Not being able to sleep is the worst. >.< Hope you have a great opening day!
Meredith says
Wheeee! I’m SO excited about your bakery opening 😀 Congrats to you and Matt!! Will you still have bread if I come by after work, say around 5:30?!
KathEats says
I hope so!!
Allison (Have it Your Weigh) says
Congrats Kath!!!! Good luck today!
Lindsay says
Best of luck today!! If I lived closer, I would definitely swing by to say congrats in person and buy all the goodies I am always reading about here 🙂
Lisa @ Healthful Sense says
Just wait till you have babies! From the 0 to 6 month stage I keep protein bars by my bed to snack on while I nurse at night. Congrats on everything. Hard work pays off!
colleen says
Happy opening day! Wish I lived closer, I’d swing in for wholesome goodness.
Hannah says
I kinda love grey-green smoothies. They make me giggle to drink them!
Mandy the Mood Eater says
Congratulations on your opening today!! I’d love to swing by if I lived there! 😛 I bet you’ll sleep well tonight, pretty lady! Have a wonderful, wonderful day!!
Nacho Lindsayy says
Good luck today! If you made some sort of nacho bread (wheat with black beans, cheese, maybe sun-dried tomatoes?), I will love you forever. And then sue for stealing my million dollar idea. 🙂
val @ lots of dishes says
wow! i bet even in your tired state, adrenaline will keep you going today. good luck with opening day, so exciting!
Abby White@Eat, Drink and Be Aware says
I am so excited for you and hopefully you can get a good night’s sleep tonight after your successful opening today. Thank you for sharing your journey with us all– it has been totally cool to see this project all come together and I feel as excited and nervous for you guys as well!!
Have a great day!
P.S.– Those greens will help– they always do!
Amelia says
Congratulations on your big day!
Jill in Chicago says
Congrats on your Opening!!!!! It’s been so fun sharing this journey with you 🙂
Jill in Chicago says
Also, in your honor I crumbled a piece of Corner Baker coffee cake on top of my oatmeal this morning!
Christie {Nourishing Circle} says
Congratulations to you guys!! It has been a long time in the making and hard to believe the time is now!
Shannon @ My Place In The Race says
Have an amazing first day!!! So excited for the both of you!! 😀
Kristen @ Change of Pace says
Congrats Kath! It’s been really great watching the bakery come along. Can’t wait to see pictures from today! 🙂
Alaina says
Yeah!!! Have a great day!!! I’m sure you’ll have a GREAT opening day! 🙂
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
Good luck today!
Lucy says
Good luck for today!!
Pickynikki says
All the best to you and Matt today with your GH Bakery!! I am sure it will be a success!
Johanna B says
Can you stand to read one more congratulaions? if so, here it is – CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!
lynn @ the actor's diet says
big day! hope the green smoothie fuels it!
Carol says
I have a feeling I would have not been able to sleep either. If I were closer I would totally be there today!
Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says
Hahhaha shanandoah joe sounds like he would make crazy good coffee 😉 Have a great morning kath!!
Clare @ Fitting It All IN says
GOOD LUCK on your opening day! Not that you’ll need it – you guys have put so much hard work and love into that Bakery and with such an amazing product I’m sure you will have all the success in the world. Wish I could be there to try it myself!
kaila @ healthy helper blog! says
Happy Opening! HAVE A GREAT DAY!
Julia says
Congrats and good luck! It’s been amazing to see the bakery progress through this blog- from initial startup ideas to the actual opening. Congrats =)
Kristin @ STUFT Mama says
Good luck today!!!!! Congratulations on all your hard work!!!!! Hope it goes well! Yay! Can’t wait to hear about it! WIsh I lived closer so I could stop by!
sarah says
G’luck with opening!! Wish i could drop by for coffee & a muffin……
Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says
This is SOOOO exciting!! I can’t believe you have reached the big day!! Wishing you all the best of luck!!
Lolly says
Please oh please oh please install a Great Harvest Charlottesville webcam!!!!
I wanna watch it all happening live!!!
Nancvy says
Greeting from up here in Canada! It’s wonderful to see people’s dreams come true! I’ve been reading your blog for, gosh it must be 2 years now, and realize how much work and dedication you and hubby have put into this venture. Just wanted to take this opportunity to wish you all the best in the world!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
Good luck today Kath! I’m sure everything will go perfectly! 🙂 Perfect breakfast for the big day.
gina (fitnessista) says
have an amazing opening day!! <3
xoxo
Kate Anger-Seep says
Good Luck today on the GRAND OPENING!! How exciting to finally have the doors open! The bakery looks great!!
sarah says
Big day! I’m sure it’s going great!
Good luck! Karma is in your favor.
Suzanne says
CONGRATULATIONS on the grand opening today!!
I wish I lived closer so I could stop by.
<3
Bee @ Icky Bee's Piece O' Cake says
Wow, happy GH opening to you two! I am really jealous that there are no GH’s over here, because the food looks amazing.
Rachel @ The Avid Appetite says
Good luck! I can’t wait to read the recap!
kris (everyday oats) says
Congrats on everything you’ve accomplished at the bakery thus far! Good Luck today 🙂
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
wahoo!!!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Ahh how exciting! I hope today is going well for you so far!
Bev says
What a adventure !!!. Best of luck to you & Matt. You will do great !!! Happy baking …. when I am having my GHB tomorrow I will toast to you 🙂
Jane says
Hi love the name of your site- yes coffee does that to me too! Ever tried raw cacao?! I LOVE green smoothies and am a complete convert. Have you ever made them without the milk and with coconut water and frozen banana instead? Delicious. SO inspired by them-easy fast tasty doable healthy yes and portable.
I really want to inspire others too. Here’s my greenie website http://www.dailygreenbar.com/
I bought a Blendtec Xpress (they were cheaper here than my preferred Vitamix) after blowing up 2 normal ones in a year! I notice you’re a dietician- I applied to study nutrition this year because want to start teaching classes but wasn’t accepted because don’t have a science background. I have a B.Ed (high school art/photog) so am looking for alternative nutrition courses somewhere- I’m in Australia.
Mary Frances says
You blew up two VitaMix machines in one year? Were they covered by warantee?
Jane says
Hi no they were regular blenders (Sunbeam!) Lucky yes covered so it was replaced and I
started chopping everything up really small. Then the replacement started spitting black oil and smelling like it was going to explode so bought the BlendTec $800! But cheaper than VitaMix- saving up for one so can pass BlendTec on. Everyone thought I was crazy but great investment I think.
Angel7 says
It was a Go Green Day, huh? 🙂
http://faithfulsolutions.blogspot.com/
Kelsey @ Clean Teen Kelsey says
I always get that way the night before something big. Sleeping is just not an option! What a great veggie-filled breakfast. 🙂
Michael Tavallaei says
those greens look delicious!
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