Vacation is off to a great start!! We slept in (well, you know me – 7:30 a.m. was sleeping in) and went for a wonderful run. I love running so much that it’s always part of my beach vacations – so pretty and breezy. Folly Beach is perfect for running too with lots of long flat streets and no traffic. We did about 4 miles, 2 on the roads and 2 on the beach at low tide. Then we walked another mile to pick up some milk for breakfast! Can’t make oatmeal without milk!
We had internet trouble this morning and I thought for a minute I might be without access all weekend – but after resetting the router all is well. So in the midst of the stress, I FORGOT to photograph my pre-run peanut butter toast!! Here’s a visual representation. I had half a piece of bread with a tsp of PB.
Vacation Oatmeal!
I didn’t want to feel stuffed today (and we ate late around 10:00) so we just made 1/3 cup portions of oatmeal. I brought toppings from home!
With trail mix and PB looking out from our rooftop deck –
With coffee –
Today’s agenda includes:
- Starting a romance novel
- A trip to the grocery store
- Walks on the beach
- Smoked salmon sandwich
- Bike riding
- Bocce ball games
- Blackberry picking
- Some beer
- And a low country boil!!
Awesome. What a nice looking vacation. I’m in crunch time right now, I’ve got so much work to do before this weekend because I’m going to Napa with my parents, sister and her boyfriend, girlfriend and her parents. I shouldn’t even be here right now….Enjoy!
– The Peanut Butter Boy
woweee, the “Love Shack”!! how fun, glad you’re off to a great start, already!! Enjoy the day 🙂 sounds like a great, relaxing agenda, for sure!
Aww, so sweet and perfect, Kath! Man I love NC beaches! Have a wonderful day! 🙂
what a pretty spring day!
have fun on your holiday!
awww how fun!!! i am SO jealous of the gorgeous weather and cute beach town… i love SC 🙂
I made your cottage cheese pancakes the other day and liked them, but today I mashed a banana in (it was WAY too ripe for me – I like them still green – but I thought it might be okay in there) and also added some of my favorite spice, cinnamon.
I never believe it when people say their concoction tastes “just like ___,” but I swear this tasted just like banana bread! And smelled like it, too! It was SO good I just had to share 🙂
Kath that may be the cutest picture ever!! Your plans sound amazing so jealous!! Have fun! 😉
that picture is too cute for words.
i am sooooooooooooooo jealous! have fun!
Aww, so cute! The view looks gorgeous too… you kids have fun 🙂
Oh my gosh. HOW. MUCH. FUN! Love it. Looks like you have an awesome day ahead of you. SOOO excited to see the low country boil!
AWESOME! NOTHING BEATS BOOZE AND BOCCE!!! it’s so beachy!!
HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Enjoy your vacation! Have FUN!
Your location looks SUPER lovely and your day plan sounds super fun. Have an awesome time!!
Yum, low country boil! Have fun!
Aww you two are so cute!
That’s fantastic that you can enjoy oatmeal on vacation!
Enjoy your fun vacay! May I ask you all what is a low boil? Being from the south, the only boil i know of is a crawfish boil!
I want that door!
Love the pic of you two!
Has anyone ever told you that your hubby looks a lot like Ewan McGregor? Totally! Especially in this pic.
Ahh, SUCH a fun photograph of you and Matt – love it!!
Continue having a wonderful, relaxing vacation, Kath – you MORE than deserve it!!
does it seem to anyone else that 4 miles is a really really long way to run? 🙂
Bocce is so fun!
Have fun on vaca! 🙂
Everyone must take this quiz from SELF. It’s seriously an eye-opener. have a good day!
http://www.self.com/magazine/polls/eating_disorder/disorder
Dang JennS. Thanks for sharing. That was a eye – opener. Even before seeing the results, I thought geesh, you sound overboard. And then they confirmed it. ?
Dang JennS. Thanks for sharing. That was a eye – opener. Even before seeing the results, I thought geesh, you sound overboard. And then they confirmed it.
Geez Kim, now who sounds overboard? LOL!
Kath, I can’t believe you even make your own oatmeal on vacay… you may turn into an oat, on the real. 🙂
you and matt are so loveable!
Sounds like a wonderful way to spend time. hmmm, smoked salmon!
I know you’re not answering questions on your trip, but man, i have to comment, why would you have stress on your vacation. You’ve got NOTHING to be stressed about. You come from money (that’s pretty obvious though you shy away when asked directly how you live the lifestyle you do, have the leisure to rattle around campus, nothing to worry about but flashcards and wheatberry. Enjoy what you’ve got. Cuz others don’t have that at all. This blog is a little bubble. Hope your groupies realize it someday.
Where is the stress you are referring to?!?!?! I don’t see her stressing about ANYTHING. All she did was talk about how great the vacation feels, what she is doing the rest of the day, etc.
Stop commenting just to be rude! Go away…. see ya!! No one wants to hear from you.
Can anyone else figure out why people comment like this??? Jealousy, grumpy, just plain dumb???
Ya got me.
Alright, I’m biting… gonna stir the pot!
I like this blog a lot. I’ve gotten a lot of greta recipe ideas and Kath likes a lot of the same foods I do (sans meat). And I’ll admit I’m mildly just plain old amused at blogs on other peoples’ lives. I think kath seems like a really nice person and it’s great that she does what she does.
So, while I am not condoning coming on someone’s blog and being downright rude, I will agree with the one part of “meh’s” post about groupies…
Some of you guys totally emulate Kath, like you know her and are her BFF. Some send her stuff, want all their dishes and housewares to coordinate with hers, and if someone comes on questioning her methods in any way (let’s face it, she’s a little rigid to say the least.. she may even agree with that) then you attack the poster and defend Kath like she just got kicked in the shins. I say, let’s all take a little inventory, realize that as long as Kath makes this a public forum people can say what they like and just chill.
Ok, now you guys can flame me, LOL!
Hahaha the “stress” was when Kath thought she might not have internet access. She was kidding!!
Kath, I totally know what you mean about the flat roads. I live in a really hilly community, so when I go on vacation and get to run a flat route, it’s like a vacation from my usually running routine, too!
I have to agree with Korin on this one. I do like Kath’s blog because frankly I get a kick out of seeing how “obsessed” someone is with perfection. Deny it all you want folks but she is obsessed with perfect eating, perfect displays, perfect food. While yes she has her “splurge meals” even these are perfect. I mean seriously for most people a splurge isn’t a few extra glasses of wine or a couple of servings of lighter dessert.
I think she has good intentions, I really do but I also think her lifestyle is a bit unrealistic for most people. I’m not going to comment on the money thing because who cares if she has it or not? I’d love to find a blog that has a more realistic view of living and eating. I guess the shoe dropped for me when she made the comment that she was trying to get more “iodine”. What?!?!?
i completely agree
Hi Kath, I’ve been reading your blog for about 3 months and I love, love, love it. So much in fact I’m telling perfect strangers at the nail salon about you. The pictures are great and I’m learning so much. You are addictive.
Thanks bunches,
Sharon
Reading your blog makes me happy 🙂
I truly hope that people will let these comments die. I realize this seems odd to say, considering I myself am commenting. But what I want to say is this: I find it sad that these comments seem to pop up while Kath is on vacation (this is when it happened the most viciously last). Just let her have a nice time with her husband!
Constructive criticism is fine. I am sure that Kath can take it. However, malicious comments are really unnecessary. Some might say “if you don’t like it, don’t read it.” I know that is pointless. I will say, if you don’t like it, don’t comment. The only thing that will ensue is a battle of words between “critics” and “groupies.”
Give Kath a break and let her have a nice vacation.
You have to admit she lives like a septuagenarian and she’s only 25. I just want Kath to loosen up a little. Go to a movie or a show or something. STOP READING REAL SIMPLE.
Seriously, Real Simple destroys lives.
Well said Exa.
Constructive criticism is good, we all need that sometimes… but there is no need to do it while she is trying to enjoy herself (and she did say she is going to read comments when she is gone, would you want to read these things while you are trying to enjoy yourself?).
But honestly, there is no need to talk about her financial situation… it’s just not necessary.
I know where you are coming from, Korin… And I know it’s a public forum, but some things don’t need to be said in this forum just to be rude.
Dang I have to cancel my Real Simple subscription now! I never really thought of it that way 😉
And I’m not saying you were rude or anything, Korin!!! So don’t take that the wrong way. It’s just sometimes the things people say for NO reason really get annoying… I dunno.
GAAAHHHHHHH if I hear one more person talk about “constructive criticism” on these blogs I am going to tear my hair out! Who defines what is considered “constructive”? Criticism is criticism. And anyway, this is an INTERNET BLOG. Not a tea party with Emily Post. Know your medium people.
well thanks for sticking the 52’s into my head haha
have fun!
Teddy
“You have to admit she lives like a septuagenarian and she’s only 25. I just want Kath to loosen up a little. Go to a movie or a show or something. STOP READING REAL SIMPLE.
Seriously, Real Simple destroys lives.”
Too. friggin. funny.
Hey, I live in Chas and I go to Folly Beach all the time. Best beach around here for sure! Have fun!!
I may or may not have had to look up the word septuagenarian on dictionary.com
I’m still trying to figure out how to pronounce it….jealous of your big words 😛
septuagenarian
n. A person who is 70 years old or between the ages of 70 and 80.
too funny! Kiala your great!
Kiala you’re definitely going to need those martini’s at the Blogher conference, now.
😉
Thats such a cute picture! Have a great vacation!
ANYONE – positive or negative – who cares enough to write a multiparagraph diatribe about their feelings on A BLOG cold be considered obsessive, a groupie, whatever.
amen, beth t 😉
oh, and you called me out kiala. i think there will be a real simple burning at my house tonight;)
Hey BethT,
Some of us were just bored and finished our work at work today! Back off! 🙂
Anyways, off to burn Real Simple, and, dare I say it, MARTHA!
Personally, I don’t see myself as emulating Kath but I do look up to her because of the success she has had conquering her weight and managing a healthy lifestyle. Everyone is at different stages in their lives and on different journeys, so if you can’t relate to her particular lifestyle, that does not make Kath a bad person.
Recently, I have noticed that the bloggers have begun to focus a little too much on her and her hubby’s lifestyle which is ok if she is willing to share but the focus of the blog is food and healthy living.
I am well aware that when one opens up their personal life they are going to be scrutinized, but I just don’t think she deserves some of the awful comments some of you have written.
There are many blogs on the net. If you search maybe you can find one that suits your needs.
F.I.Y. This post was directed at no one in particular, just my pov.
A very long POV sorry, y’all. I am a journalism major and love to write.
I am a long time reader and first time commenter.
Kath I love your blog!
I think commenting on someone elses financial situation is rude and not approprate.
Also, a blog with over 100,000 visitors will generate some revenue.
Kath is to classy to respond to a comment like that.
OK everyone, I tried ‘Kath’s Classic 15 minute morning get ready routine’ and I am LOST as to how she gets ready so fast!!!
What. the. heck.
The fastest, fastest I can get ready (7-8 min. shower, blowdrying long curly hair, moisturizer, makeup [foundation, eye shadow, eyebrow shadow, liner, mascara, etc), light spray of perfume, deodorant, getting dressed….is 45 mins!!!! And that is blowing through it. I just don’t get it.
OMG yes, BURN THE MARTHA STEWART (but you can’t take away my IKEA catalog – no way!)
I’m glad I could contribute to the broadening of our vocabularies.
That was very Kath positive-like of me.
Anywho, yes, the martinis will protect me. Thank you booze.
Wouldn’t it be funny if Kath was behind some of the negative comments that come out while she is on vacation – ya know, to keep interest up while she’s not answering questions.
who cares if kath is rich or poor? she uses cheap everydau ingredients (beans, eggs, pasta, oatmeal, tuna) to make great meals! I get tons of ideas from the blog and I love it. Not to imulate kath, but to get more creative with my meals. Kath doesn’t have to do this, so show a little more respect to her and her family! How would you feel if someone criticized you, your husband or your lifestyle on your own blog! its just not necessary to be cruel! Have a great vacation kath!! Enjoy the sun !
Oh lord. We go through this everytime. It’s a BLOG. It’s on the internet. It’s not a diary.
Everyone is entitled to his or her opinion. It’s certainly more interesting then, “That sun looks pretty! I love beans!” etc…
Discussion is good.
Than…sorry.
Oop.
What’s with the getting all up in arms if someone comments on Kath’s financial situation. And the comment is always “it’s a food blog.” Well, based on Kath’s posts, it’s not only a food blog, but a “look what I bought today” blog, an “I’m so smart and the biggest brown noser in the world and I got another A” blog and a “look at my big house” and “I’m a democrat” blog.
GOSH PEOPLE, LEAVE HER ALONE!!
Go vent your frustrations elsewhere, seriously…
It is a little pathetic to be doing this on an internet BLOG about FOOD.
whateve you are being a bitch. do you have any friends or are you just a sour person?
Mel,
You’re just so witty I can’t take it.
LoL.
Whatev –
Even if I did think that those sentiments are what Kath was trying to project, I have to bring up the fact that people would think this blog SUCKED if Kath was brutally honest and oversharing. Say what you like, but people like to read positive information.
How many people would still read this blog if all Kath did was complain about the nitty-gritty? Remember when Kath’s husband didn’t have a job? Or how about the fact that she is commuting to Winthrop? (She makes is look sunshiney, but trust me – it isn’t). Maybe she’s wealthy; maybe she’s a perfectionist; maybe not. Leave your opinion, of course, but dont forget that for every “Kath groupie” that thinks they know her and are BFF, there’s might be an “anti-Kath groupie” who thinks they know her just as well. it’s a blog – its her choice. She technically is a journalist, and how she chooses to craft her messages is not an accident. She gets you to react, doesn’t she?
in the meantime, Kath, enjoy your vacation with people who don’t have to pretend to know you (positively or otherwise).
The love shack picture is too cute!
seriously Exa, you want people to die? for expressing their (accurate) view of this blog? what kind of cult has kath got going here?
Nikki, that is a far stretch. Kath is in no way a journalist…she’s a blogger. There’s a difference there.
Uh, anon…I think she said let the comments die. Not the commentERs. LOL
You all are quite entertaining. Yes, my job is boring.
fair enough, i stand corrected on the first part. i stand by the second half of my comment. the “negative” posts are accurate. this blog is a shallow way of pointing out how fabulously wonderful kath thinks she.
Stephanie –
Agreed – there are differences. But as academics in journalism and mass communications haven’t really agreed on where blogging fits into the spectrum, I continue to evaluate this blog as a journalistic work. Though it may not be textbook journalism, I’m not sure that “being a blogger” and “being a journalist” are mutually exclusive.