I got so much done this morning!! Although I’m saving my workout for Girls on the Run hour, I still set my alarm for 5:30 since I got in bed around 10 and knew that would be enough sleep. After getting up, showering, and dressing, I cleaned the guest room and bathroom, vacuumed and dusted, vacuumed the downstairs and cleaned the powder bath. And I’ve got laundry in the oven (hee hee – washer). We’re all ready for our special guest tonight: my totally awesome California (second) cousin, Anna! Here she is at our wedding (on the L) with my cousins and Uncle B! I’m excited 🙂
Remember the days of summer when I had berries in my oats everyday? It’s amazing how my tastes and cravings change with the seasons. Today: more pumpkin!
1/3 cup oats, milk, water
Half banana
Pinch salt
1/2 cup pumpkin, stirred in at end
Cinnamon
Tsp brown sugar
Toasted pecans
Spoonful Barney Butter
My grown-up solo pot of coffee
I had two short cups –
Driving an hour for a 50 minute class – including this scary quiz! I didn’t have time to memorize all the reactions so I just tried to understand the concept behind them so I can hopefully figure it out myself. Hope that technique works!
Rest of the day:
- Study micro
- Lunch
- Short run
- GOTR 5K practice
- Shower at YMCA
- Snack
- Micro lab (a short one)
- Greet Anna
- Eat black bean soup
- Bed
Adios!
Charlie Hills says
That looks just like my day. Well, except without the studying, exercising, and black bean soup. But I’ll probably have fried rice for lunch, which is good.
Good luck on the scary quiz.
Hellena says
Hey!
Just wanted to let you know how inspiring I find you blog! It makes me want to get into shape. Yey!
VeggieGirl says
LOVELY family photos!!!
Lovely oats as well 🙂
Good luck on the quiz!! I have a scary EXAM this morning!!
Katie says
Mmmm! Those toasted pecans look yummy!
Meghann says
I love the fact that you get up after 7.5 hours sleep- sounds like you got a ton done! If I was in the same situation I would probably still sleep much later into the morning.. I feel tired on waking no matter how much sleep I get!
caitlin says
yay!! i’m glad you liked my family photo post last night as well 🙂 fam is the best. have fun!
coco says
hahahah……I love how you plan for your day~~~ including shower!!!
And I agree with you Kath that our cravings change from seasons!!
good luck with the quiz.
rhodeygirl says
you should submit your pumpkiny oats in this week’s bsi! lindsay is hosting (loveofoats)!
happy wed!
Kinder says
Good luck on your quiz today!
I hate driving to school for a short class. It feels like such a waste…..
seelee live (for the love of peanut butter) says
Hi Kath!!! Good luck with the quiz! And your breakfast looks excellente, as always!!
Stay warm today. Can’t wait for the guest post 😉
Nellie says
Yay, wedding photo and family!
Good luck on your quiz! And have fun with your cousin!
Bridget says
What a productive start to your day!!
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
Good luck on your quiz!
Leticia says
Hi Kath. I’m a fairly new reader (followed you via link after your Chicago trip)…anyway, I just wanted to thank you. I have been so inspired to “spice” up my oatmeal in many different ways after seeing your blog. I’ve been enjoying it so much these past couple of days. Thanks for putting the exact measurements (1/3 oats, 1/3 milk, 1/3 water) because otherwise I would be pretty clueless — I don’t make oatmeal that often.
Quick question, I’ve been using instant oats. What kind do you use and how long does it take to cook?
zestycook says
Kath, good luck on the quiz. You have yet another jam packed day. Great family photos.
zesty
ashley (sweet & natural) says
Visitors are the best! Good luck on your quiz and have fun with your cousin!
jen says
Kath!
This probably sounds crazy buuuuut…
How did you handle leaving your job. I tried to do school FT and work in my office FT for my first semester of grad school. MAny breakdowns later all my friends, family, profs, classmates, school therapist, etc (you get the idea) told me i need to quit my job for my health, sanity, ability to get school work done and have a life…
so, after four years in this career (that i really started to hate a few years ago anyway), i’m hitting the road. it’s exciting and scary.
luckily you have your lovely hubby to help support you (ahh! impending brokeness!) but how did you handle that mentally, knowing school was your FT gig and “real” work was going away? it’s freaking me out. Any advice? anyone?
Runeatrepeat says
I totally plan my day out like that too. It’s the only way I feel like I know what’s going on when I’m busy.
Jen – good luck, it sounds like you are making big changes in your life. The only suggestion I have is to stay organized with your schedule and finances. I think those things probably freak me out the most when I think about leaving work to go back to school full time (which I am considering soon).
Mel says
Yay for a clean house! I love the picture of your family too!
Good Luck on your quiz! You’ll do great!
Maggie says
Good luck 🙂
Have fun with family!
Mara says
Great family pic!
I miss the berries…
Teddy says
Oh can’t wait to see the black bean soup!
jess says
I think that usually as long as you understand the concepts you’re good to go; that’s how it Should be anyway! Good luck with (another) busy day!
Megan says
I never get tired of pumpkin in oatmeal! Good luck with your quiz!
runjess says
I am also eating black bean soup today! And your male cousin is a cutie.
Allison K says
hooray for cousins! I loooove my cousins. When we were younger we started calling eachother “Fresins” because we were Friends AND cousins. It’s stuck to this day. oh man…being a kid was great!
Beadie says
Have a great time with Anna!
Betsy says
i haven’t had pecans since forever and they are looking mighty tasty in your bowl.
have fun with your cousin!
Oh She Glows says
Wonder woman is at it again!!! tee hee
You inspire me to fit more into my days!
I also love how you make a point to get to bed early and get enough sleep- I just commented on a research article in my blog about lack of sleep and a possible link to breast cancer. It is pretty interesting stuff!
Jenny says
I missed pumpkin oatmeal this morning 🙁
Good luck on your quiz! You had such an impressive morning, that’s awesome!!
Kath says
Hellena ,
Thanks so much!
rhodeygirl ,
But pumpkin oats are everywhere!! I know, I’ll submit my pumpkin + cc sandwich!
Leticia ,
Welcome and thanks! View the Tribute to Oats page for all oatmeal questions, including a how-to video 🙂
https://www.katheats.com/?page_id=2032
jen ,
You will probably appreciate your schooling so much more without the stress of your job on top of your school work. You’ll be able to put much more time into it, and it will be worth the pay cut in the long run to have your sanity back. We’ve had to cut back on lots of things since I left my job: weekend getaways, more frequent dinners out, etc. We were just discussing the other day how our lives are so different now than when we first moved into our apartment out of college and had two incomes and a much lower cost of living. You’ll figure out a way to make things work, but know that being happier day in and out is probably better than a new shirt or a trip that your job income might allow. I’d recommend Mint.com to track your spending (which has been SO valuable and eye-opening for me), and know that it IS possible to spend less on food – I can’t believe how much I’ve learned already this month during the Challenge. Hope that helps a little..
Kath
Liz Turtle says
The fact that you notice and honor your seasonal cravings is pretty cool, Kath. My seasonal cravings tend to run along the lines of: Turkey and stuffing in November, jelly beans in April, and, um, hamburgers on the grill in July ;).
Also, thanks for the link to mint.com—I am sorely in need of some budgeting assistance myself!
Moran says
We’re having bean soup for dinner tonight…its so suitable on such cold days!
allijag says
I love when family visits! I hope you have a blast! 🙂
lizzie says
I always crave berries!
Melissa Sue says
THANK YOU! I am loooooving Barney Butter. It’s awesome on toast and I can’t wait to try it on my oats this Saturday morning. I’m grateful for all of the things I’ve learned from you, but this is easily the best!