By the time you read this, I am likely in the upper itty-bitty corner of WA chilling at the in-laws casa before heading across the border to Vancouver. Kyle and I put in a bid for Olympics tix decades ago and, amazingly enough, we got them for a pretty stellar event.
If you keep your eyes peeled to your TV sets during the men’s US v. Canada ice hockey game, I promise I will try my best to do something obnoxious enough to get some air time (think stars & stripes face painting). I’m currently working on getting Kyle’s dad to paint his chest, but I’m sensing he’s not so into it.
I can’t imagine why…
Already got my nails did. My attempt to be patriotic may have come across more 13 year old steals her older sister’s nail polish lame, but whatevs, I’m rockin’ it regardless.
Anyways, my Friday started bright and early.
Coffee, laundry, packing, errands, etc.
Plane food packed, I headed to midtown to meet up with Kyle, and we were off.
Liquid essentials: Starbucks VIA, tea x 4 (hot water at the airport = 50¢)
Food essentials: Barney Butter almond butter packet, WF multigrain sandwich thin, carob covered raisins (yummmmm), apple[s] (I brought more than I photographed), tupp ‘o salad fixins (beans, steamed veg, etc.)
Bar essentials: Honey Graham Z bar, Cashew Almond Boomi bar, Apple Pie PranaBar
The only non-vegan ingredient is honey. Review to come…
This one is vegan and 75% raw. Review to come…
Non-food essentials: crosswords, mags, books (The Kite Runner, etc.), iPod downloaded movies, travel scrabble (love)
Go team USA!
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ahhh SO JEALOUS! have fun!
Have an amazing trip- I can’t wait to hear all about it! Those are definitely some yummy plane eats
You are rockin’ the patriotic nails! Fab idea.
have fun! hope you have an amazing trip! love the nails by the way!
Oooo the Kite Runner is a good great, but I actually love 1000 Splendid Suns even more. What a great event to get tix to! Have fun!!
I think I want to read that one instead actually…I can’t seem to get into this book (ok, I’m not trying THAT hard)
That is going to be such a great game!
You guys are going to have a BLAST! That is so sweet that ya’ll scored tickets to anything… I am incredibly jealous. You should paint two stars on your eyes and stripes on the rest of your face, haha… There is going to be a crazy amount of Canadian hockey fans there, make sure you rub it in all of their faces every time the USA scores! (I’m still an American, just because i go to school in Canada doesn’t mean i am supporting them at the Olympics) hah. Hope you guys enjoy your time there as much as possible!
there were soooo many freakin’ canadians!!! omg, ive never felt like such a minority!
you KNOW i’m excited for that apple pie bar review..
and you KNOW i’m jealous of your lympies status right now
duuudee seriously you have those tickets! They are selling for like $1500 a piece now! I will down on the streets of Vancouver celebrating while the Canadians kick the USA’s behinds
Be sure to check out some pavillions while you are in downtown!
i know!! we got them in the lottery!! crazy right? kyle was tempted to sell them but i was adamant about going to the game. haha
Say hi to my home city will ya! I’m unfortunately away from Vancouver for a year (go figure!) I miss it so. And can I say I’m totally jeleous that you are going to be at that game! I’ll be at a pub watching and so I’ll keep my eyes peeled for a crazy fan. Have a great time.
please do me a favor and elbow your way to a TV cam so I can see our face. Thanks. Have fun!
OMG – I’m so excited for you guys!!!!! Have a blast!
Ah, heck yes for relaxing weekends! Never been to Vancouver, I hear it is beautiful.
Look at your ring bling! Gorgeous
I’d love to know what you think of The Kite Runner when you’re done with it!
Girl you know I will be watching that hockey game – hope I see your gawgess face!
How awesome—have a great time!!! And personally, I love the nails, I am all for being festive!
HAVE FUN!!!!!!
This post has reminded me of the fact that dried mango needs to be back in my life. And slathered with lots of almond butter.
Thank youu
Wow, you really scored in the ticket lottery! I’m not into hockey much, but I know enough to know that that is a big game! I’m sure the energy will be just incredible! I was there earlier in the week during the Russia-Canada game and practically all of downtown was so into the game!
-K
i can’t even describe my jealousy. if you meet johnny weir (the figure skater) while you are there, i might die.
HAVE AN AMAZING TRIP!!!!!!
ohh, never tried any of those bars but they sure look good.
have an awesome trip!
LOVE the nails! GO USA!
Let’s be honest, you just wanted to show of that bling-blang not your American pride.
HAVE TONS OF HUMMUS LOVIN’ FUN!!!
haha, you know it
Have a great time! That is so much fun! I love your nails!
Too fun! Who cares if the nails are reminiscent of the 80s?! They rock. Hope you have (or, by now, “had”) a great time. Stay warm
TEAM USA! Also your blog rocks
I can’t wait for your photos! Kudos on the nail polish! I’m a fan! Total plus on your packed eats…mmm….
GO TEAM USA! I texted Jonny when USA beat Canada and he was all, “my life sucks”…haha! Stay warm rubia!
you were at that game!? so lucky, best hockey game i have EVER seen, and i watch a lot of hockey. woo usa! i am officially now obsessed with ryan miller.
i know right?!?! he was SUCH a stud. totally saved the US’ asses.
Oh what an AWESOME event to have gotten tickets too! So amazing! Hope you guys had fun!