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 
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I have an obsession with kamut flakes!
…kale aint so bad neither
have a great weekend and a great trip!
good job getting so much done already!!!!!!
have a fabulous friday!
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!
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!
Can’t wait to read + see it all, Kath
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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!
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!
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!
Looking forward to the blog marathon! have a great weekend
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
Thanks so much with your support on my giveaway/sale/jewelry thing!! you’re the best!
I need to try some of those kamut flakes. They look delicious!
the kale looks extra green and vibrant today- love it! enjoy tonight!
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!
Thanks for all your hard work you do for us! Have a great trip!
Have a fantastic trip!!! That mango looks amazing!!
Enjoy your trip!!
Yay blog marathon
I hope my guest post is one of them! Enjoy the dinner party and the lovely relaxation of the cruise!
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Have a great vacation Kath- I’m looking forward to the house tour!
Ooh, I’m totally looking forward to all the guest posts! And your house tour! I also need to try those Kamut Flakes…
Looking forward to the guest posts and the house tour!
Have a great vacation!
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!
Long to-do lists are very stressful. It feels so good when they are completed though!
Jenn
I’m looking forward to all the posts
You are going to have such a wonderful trip!
cant wait to read all the posts, have a great weekend!
I am sorry you were so stressed!!!! Everything will be okay. I can’t wait to see your guest posts. Enjoy the trip.
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!
Hey Kath! Do you still need any guest blog posts?
We need to know what color
Aw. Sorry for the stress!! The guest posts should be really fun, though!!
Can’t wait to see all the guest posts and the video!
Love all the eats.
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!
Oh this made my mouth water, I can’t wait to try it, adding kale to my grocery list!
THX!
Your newest fan … LeeAnn
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.
ah! i’m probably like way slow for not realizing you could steam vegetables like that. how long did you microwave the kale for?
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!
Lovin’ your kale salad, sweetie.
I can not wait for the KERF Marathon! I’m loving the yogurt dish for lunch!!
glad you got some stuff checked off your list! it’s the weekend!!!!
no stress allowed!
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.
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!
Katharina ,
Next time!
Sorry, time’s up
ari ,
2 minutes – just play it by ear and see when it’s done.
K
Can’t wait to see all the guest posts!!
PS I’ll never get over how awesome your zebra bowl is!