Still figuring this bizness out. Guf.
I decided I didn’t have the energy for a full workout day (I was supposed to go to early AM yoga with Emily but had to cancel 😥 ), so I went for a walk. I walked for an hour 15 minutes, talking on my phone most of the time about our predicament.
The walk itself was awesome. I should just walk more! I covered 3.6 miles. Not bad! I took my Camelbak, which was a very wise decision.
How I feel today:
Once home and showered…
I felt like greens, but wasn’t in a salad mood.
Enter Charlottesville collards and kale!
First I browned a slice of EarthFare bacon
Then added the greens, torn and washed, along with a 2″ rectangle of tempeh. Added the crockpot lid to help keep in the steam.
And heated up some beans
Topped with gorgonzola and avocado and a drizzle of Garlic Gold. I haven’t had a hot lunch like this in ages!
Aside from a constant state of nausea today, it tasted great 🙂
What kills me the most is this whole lease issue is taking the glow out of our move to Cville. I’m excited, but it won’t be the same if we lose our location. I will have to find joy in the small things. Like setting up a new kitchen!
We’ve got more calls to make. Hoping for a fruity snack and a fun dinner with friends tonight.
PS. Thanks so much for all of your words of support!! It was so uplifting to read the positive comments 🙂
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
i’m so bummed for you guys! just keep in mind it will work out even better than you imagine! thinking of you guys 🙂
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
Your salads always look so delicious!! Don’t let this lease thing put a damper on the move! There is still a lot to look forward to. The kitchen is a good place to start 😉
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says
A yes, a hot lunch is unlike you. I guess you need a break from the old jam and cheese sometimes
Angela (The Lady Loves to Eat) says
your warm salad looks delicious! Keep positive everything will work out!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Oh Kath, I am really sorry you are going through this now. Good for you looking at the bright side with the kitchen! I love walks. My husband and I started walking in the morning and it is so nice to get the chance to talk and start the body moving! I hope you have a great afternoon and evening!
Holly says
GOOD LUCK WITH EVERYTHING!!!!!
Holly @ couchpotatoathlete.wordpress.com says
Everything will work out — just keep believing in yourself.
Your lunch looks delicious (as always) and I think a fun dinner with friends is just what you need!
Sandy says
Don’t get discouraged, I’m sure there is a perfect location for you. Inspiration for your move to C’ville: there is a great running/hiking/walking trail up the hill to Monticello from a park at the bottom of the road where you turn to drive up. It is paved, through the woods, and a good steep workout. Give it a try when you are there again.
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Long walks are SO good for clearing one’s head…I hope everything works out okay!
Kori says
You’ve definitely been through A LOT these last couple of years with going back to school, interning, etc., so I know this such a heartbreaking experience. However, there has got to be a brightside, and I just know that this will all turn out wonderfully. Good things happen to good people, and I feel that you and Matt are 2 of the best people I “know”. BTW lunch looks splendid! I tried okra fries last night complete with ketchup, and I loved them too! Thanks, Kath!
Whitney says
Be happy you have your health and this is your only concern!!! You should count your blessings! 🙂
emily says
And she should be glad that there’s not a robot firing flaming kittens at her face too! Just because things aren’t terrible doesn’t mean a person can’t feel routine disappointments.
Sassy Molassy says
Hang in there, Kath! What’s meant to be will workout for you guys. Just trust that it will workout the way it’s supposed to.
tanyasdaily says
It will work out…you will see.
Pam says
Kath, chin up! maybe something better will pop up! things do seem to work out that way. Just relax, flow and let your creative self come up with some other ideas…just a thought!
KJ says
Hi there! I’m KJ and I’ve been a loyal reader for a few months now.
I have yet to leave any comments, but I thought you could use a few words of encouragement today! You and I are a lot alike, passions for healthy eating, blogging, and SYTYCD 😉 And I thought I’d let you know that I bought a loaf of Great Harvest bread for the first time this week, from a nice man at the farmer’s market. It was harvest wheat, and it was probably the BEST bread I’ve EVER eaten in my life! I’m so glad that I stumbled across your blog a few months ago, it’s what made me stop at the little Great Harvest stand at the market and buy that bread, which is now going to be a weekly purchase at my house, I’m certain!
I am also considering working in the food service industry in some capacity, even though it’s un-related to the B.A. and M.A. degress I worked so hard to get. But we should follow our dreams, right? And do what makes us happy. So keep at it, stay positive, and I hope that you and your team work out a plan for your bakery!
Thanks for all of the delicious posts, I look forward to reading them every day!
Kath says
🙂
Ann @ Appalachian Appetites says
Oh man…so frustrating. But we’re all here for you…sending you lots of positive thoughts!!
RhodeyGirl Tests says
WOW today’s lunch looks amazing. Actually, breakfast looked pretty awesome today too. Wish I was eating YOUR meals today!
Thinking of you!
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
Walking during business call often helps relieve the tension.
Don’t let a snag change your plans for a great new Great Harvest that people want and need.
melissa says
hang in there kath!
Carla (Becoming That Girl) says
Hey Kath! Just remember that everything happens for a reason. I know it sounds cliche but it is so true. This is the way that things are “supposed” to happen…nothing is a mistake. It may be happening so that when it all works out you can appreciate the place even better OR it could be happening because there is an even better place out there for you both. Hang in there for now…everything WILL work out for the best:)
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
walking IS wonderful, indeed! i don’t go to the gym or hike anymore, walking is my main exercise now and i love it more than anything. really hope things work out with the space for you guys, but if it doesn’t, i’m sure you will make the best of the situation, as you always do!
marie @ marie would says
chin up, young person! (that’s a saying my mom always tells me) everything will work out and life will continue to be fabulous, no matter what. i hope everything works out for your family’s bakery!
Carrie says
I used to live right next to a lake just north of downtown Seattle that is one of the most beautiful places ever. It’s a 3 mile loop and I used to walk/run/roller blade it every day. Walking was always so relaxing, I think active people actually forget it as an exercise sometimes.
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says
Hang in there! I hope this all gets figured out soon. Long walks and kitchen organization are awesome stress relievers though, I agree 🙂
kaila says
wow that lunch looks absolutely yumm!
I know everything with GH will work out! with someone as postive as you, only good things could result! Oh and I tried my first taste of GH bread from my local farmers market yesterday and was SO impressed can’t wait to by some. If i am ever in cville, you will have a customer LOL!
Neen says
so sorry to hear about the bakery! you sure will have fun setting up the new kitchen though! and i’m sure something will work out for the bakery, “whats for you wont go by you” my gran always said that and its so true!
FoxFire says
Since you are working with an experienced company, I am sure you have gotten this advice- but just in case: You can’t spend your way out of a bad location. In other words, you can’t spend enough on advertising, promotions, etc to make up for a poor location. It was one of the biggest lessons we learned from our $40,000 business mistake. I would go so far as to say that it may even be worth delaying the opening of your shop to get a better spot (that would have helped our business a lot!)
Probably NOT what you want to hear right now, but I don’t want to see you guys to settle for a location that could really hurt you in the long-run.
As a self-employed person, I can testify that starting is the hardest part!! It gets MUCH easier, so keep your chin up 🙂 Good luck to you guys.
I really enjoy your blog- thanks for keeping good REAL food in front of me 🙂
erica says
sorry to hear about the bakery predicament. 🙁 i know it’s cliche to say, but everything happens for a reason. i used to think that was a saying but i just recently began to think it really is true…i was looking back on all the things i considered bad decisions/experiences on my part and realized that very positive things have always come out of it–usually through a person i probably would never have met, had i not gone down the roads i thought i shouldn’t have. sometimes the positive (at least in my case) doesn’t surface til years later…
i’ll bet there’s an even better location for your bakery just around the corner. stay positive! 🙂
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
The kitchen is definitely something to look forward to. It would be for me, at least. 🙂
Ilana says
Hi Kath!
I really enjoy your blog. You rock! My sister and best friend both lived in C-ville for years, and I have lots of wonderful memories of it. You will love it. I’ve never commented before, but I just wanted to offer some heartfelt words of encouragement.
That is so unsettling on the eve of a big move, but no doubt it will lead to an even better situation for you guys. Things just work out a their own pace sometimes. 😛 I hope it all gets resolved very soon, and in the meantime, keep walking and talking. (Maybe add some yoga breathing, too.) Have a fun night and enjoy.
PS: Setting up a new kitchen will be fun no matter what! 🙂
kathleen says
just had half of a savannah bar for the first time as an afternoon snack. talk about deliciousness!
Heather says
so sorry you are going through this mess. We are in a legal/finance mess of our ow right now and it is ssoo stressful!! I feel your pain!
Gillbert says
When I’m feeling stressed/urggggg/nausea from situations and don’t feel like eating I make a smoothie… For some reason the whole chewing thing doesn’t mix well with bad moods but I do love drinking!
Krystina says
Always look on the positive side and things will be okay. 🙂
Erin says
I absolutely love walking — it’s definitely my favorite kind of exercise. It’s fairly easy and low=impact, but allows me to explore different neighborhoods and enjoy interesting podcasts.
janna @ janna's keeping it real says
how funny/fitting! i was just telling my co-worker i wanted to do more walking since i’ve cut back at the gym!
it’s such a good way to fit in activity, but also enjoy some nature and good ‘ol sunshine! =0)
happy friday!
christina cadden says
A walk sounds nice!
Gina G says
Everything will work out Kath, i just know it! 🙂
Janna ~ Just Flourishing says
Walking is TOTALLY wonderful. And a great way to think things over.
I always forget about walking as a form of excercise! i should walk more often!
Chelsey says
yesss!!! setting up a new kitchen is so much funn!! Unless you have ZERO counter space or cabinets like moi! 🙂 It will all work out!
Annie@stronghealthyfit says
Hope things get better for you soon. Just remember that something unexpectedly good will probably come out of the situation, whether it’s related to the bakery or not 🙂
Lisa @ bakebikeblog says
I am thinking of you guys 🙂 Hope it all works out! Sending lots of positive vibes your way 🙂
Callie says
I’m sure everything will work out. Stay happy. 🙂
Michelle @ Find Your Balance says
Breathe. And walk. But mostly breathe and everything will seem easier!
Megan (Braise The Roof) says
Isn’t it funny how something as simple as walking can make you feel so much better? I read something about how when you exercise in the sunlight it improves your mood a ton- not surprising, really, but good to be reminded of! 🙂
colleen says
Don’t forget to pray!
Simply Life says
Hopefully we’ll be hearing some positive news soon!
Exercise and Eat says
Sendning good vibes your way, hope everything works out for you!
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
I’m really hoping your day gets better. I wonder if your nauseated from lack of sleep?
Laura says
I know this probably sounds really trite and unhelpful when you’re stressed, but I honestly believe that these things tend to work out the way they’re supposed to. When you don’t get a job or a house you want, you usually find something that fits even better a little way down the road. I’m sorry that you’re having a bad time with it, but I’ll keep my fingers crossed that you find your perfect location soon if this one falls through!
Sasha says
Seriously, why DON’T you walk more? You seem to be more focused on running- I keep expecting your foot to blow up one day or for you to get bursitis b/c of overuse. Brisk walking is a great, low-impact way to burn calories.
Kaley says
I don’t walk a lot because I like to get my exercise done fast sometimes. Also, I’m trying to lose weight and I find vigorous exercise dulls my appetite, while long, slow burns (i.e., walking) causes it to increase!
Hannah says
Try to focus instead on how great Charlottesville will be regardless. And if this does fall through, it’s because there’s a better spot for you out there. The universe will take care of you, I know 🙂
Nicole, RD says
Setting up a kitchen is always fun! I get to do the same next week!
Penny says
I’m definitely not a fan of collard greens, but that lunch looks really great. I’m a sucker for anything with beans though. 🙂
Good luck with your store location. I hope everything works out.
Jen says
Good luck with everything!!
Jen says
If you need someone to talk to, let me know. I’d be willing to listen or whatever. 🙂 So sorry to hear the bad news 🙁
Rachael says
It’s definitely unfortunate the first bit of your Charlottesville experience has to be marred by these kinds of problems – sending finding-good-location vibes your way!
Kerri @ Kerri Turns into a Zombie says
Walks are always a good way to calm the mind and think things over.
Cates says
Best of luck to you, Matt, and Karen. And remember that it’s not just luck in these situations–when you work hard, as you do, things will work out. They just may not work out as you originally planned, but that can be a blessing.
Diana @ frontyardfoodie says
oh my word I hope everything gets worked out soon! Sorry you’re having to deal with that!
Walking is definitely therapeutic in that sense though. It always calms me .
Rosey Rebecca says
I hope you get everything figured out! I love walking. It’s so calming.
Laura (Starloz) says
warm salad, heck yes!
Walking & fresh air is brilliant
Wei-Wei says
Aw man, I hope it all gets better soon 🙁
Wei-Wei
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Don’t let this bring you down! Keep on smiling and chugging through this and I’m sure things will turn around for you! 🙂