When I woke up, it was WAY later than I expected…obviously my alarm didn’t go off. Shoot! But then I made my way out to the living room (aka the only other room in the apartment that’s not the bedroom), and our houseguests were all still sound asleep. No worries, I figured, they are probably just jet lagged…I made my coffee and headed back into the bedroom to sip and read blogs.
Stevia and silk makes the world go round. This mug is CRAZY big, so this was quite the caffeine load.
(Not wanting to make too much noise) I grabbed the bag of dried figs to snack on for a make-shift brekkie.
FINALLY, around 1:30 pm, I heard some movement, and was beyond relieved to find they were awake. Seriously? If I were visiting NYC, I’d be up and at ’em exploring the city way before 2 pm. But that’s just me…oh well.
I emerged from my lair to get some tofu baking.
While it was doing it’s thing in the oven I snacked on an apple.
Then started making some (late) lunch. I decided on an “egg” scramble sammie, so I threw some spinach on the skillet…
The tofu was done baking, so I took that out to cool (the far right ones were flavored with some Country Bob’s, the others are plain).
I tossed shredded carrots and “eggs” into the mix, too.
Once it was done, I threw it on a toasted Arnold’s thin…
(and 2 slices of baked tofu since it was there)
Food porn anyone?
In the words of Fergie, it was TASTY tasty!
A bit later I had some dessert (sugar).
Dates
+
carob raisins
= HEAVEN
I had way more than pictured. Uncomfortable full. This is why I should NOT have the full bag right next to me…
note to self: always portion out amount and put the bag away!
(After some time to digest) I decided to go on a run outside because the waether was GORG! So sunny and bright, I could have stayed outside forever just to soak it all up.
In fact, I was so pumped up on my run I did the full loop of Central Park (~6 miles) and then some…followed by a 3 mile cool down on the elliptical at the gym. Yeah, I was THAT motivated by the weather. Reason #720,539 I need to move back to CA.
All that exercise left me way less time to get ready, I felt like the tazmanian devil – showering, blow drying, straightening, and dressing in a whirl of chaos. All this for a Knicks game!!
Ok, it wasn’t just any knicks game…it was an early birthday party for Kyle – so we rented out his work’s box suite at MSG.
I know all too well from previous trips to Madison Square Garden that their vegan options are non-existant. So, even though I was in a crazy rush to get out the door, I still had enough time to make a little somethin’ somethin’ for dinner (and shove it in my purse’s hidden zipper compartment). I’m so crafty!
Red pepper hummus and greek yogurt spread on Arnold’s thins, with spinach and smart deli “turkey.” Not re-inventing the wheel with this one, but like I said, I was in a hurry to get out the door.
I inhaled this odwalla bar on my way to the subway.
The Knicks were (are?) really bad, but I wasn’t really watching the game.
You really can’t beat a birthday party in a box suite at MSG filled with your friends.
Jess and me enjoying the dancers and cheerleaders, and the score (below).
I told you, I’m as mature as a 5 year old.
I was also a couple beers deep, so that wasn’t really helping…I heart B minus.
The Knicks lost š as if I really cared, haha.
We got home pretty late, but I can’t go to bed without my plate of dessert goodies.
Meanwhile everyone else had (non-vegan) brownies that I made and Kyle opened one present (his real birthday is tomorrow).
Happy early birthday Kyle!!!!
Happy early birthday, Kyle!
Haha, way to be sneaky and smart and pack your own food for the game ; )
And if I was visiting NYC, I would DEFINTIELY be up my 2 p.m.!! Buuut to each his own ; )
Aaaaand, yes, you had food porn for lunch
that baked tofu sandwich is definitely food porn!!! looks so good!
haha food porn it definitely is. nice bday at msg!!
Gotta love Starbucks bowls, I mean mugs!
HOLY MOLY! I adore that tofu/egg sam! Delish, gf!
Box suite at MSG?! You guys have got the hook up! Bahaha when I saw the picture of the score I started laughing!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KYLE!!
Happy Birthday KYLE!!! And duddeee, food porn for sure!
You are SO polite! I’d probably be out there rattling pots and pans and being like “WAKE UP! LET’S GET A MOVE ON!” I’m glad you got to sleep in. That is the best feeling.
Ugh, I know the feeling of overdoing it straight from the bag. You made up for it with a very nice run though.
I ate a spoonful of soynut butter last night and it got stuck in my throat, which made for a pleasant taste sensation for like an hour!sam