I got up at 5:05 am this morning. I did level 3 of Ripped in 30 for the fourth day in a row. (In case you’re wondering, level 3 is crazy and I love it. The first time I tried it I pretty much laughed hysterically the whole way through. One legged squats? HAHAHA you mean without falling on my face? Yah . . . ok.)
Anyhow, If this post doesn’t make any sense, now you know why.
Yesterday started out really well. Like I said, I was up at 5am to workout, but because I was up an hour early to do a half hour workout, I had time to make a good breakfast. I decided to have scrambled eggs on pancakes.
It isnt a pretty meal, but it sure is delicious.
Then, I got to truly celebrate the fall season by wearing my brand new boots to work (that I bought 50% off).
And thats where the good times ended.
By 10:30 I was sitting on the floor in the office asking my boss if it was too early to start drinking. Yes, when Im frustrated I sit on the floor. Whatever, Im a professional.
I went straight from work to class, so I didnt get to eat dinner until late. On a day when Im already an emotional disaster, thats really not the best idea.
When I got home, I was about 30 seconds from killing the next person that spoke to me, so I threw together a super fast dinner inspired by Jessica’s Caprese Quiona.
With the exception of the quinoa, all the ingredients you see here came from my parents kitchen. 
Dinner was amazing, and almost made up for the crap day I had. Almost.
I spent the rest of the evening on the couch, curled up with a blanket, a dog and a giant glass of wine.
If that doesnt cure all your troubles I dont know what will.
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oh la la! Check out those boots!
I’m having serious shoe envy. I need some new ones sooooo bad!
I love those boots! They are super cute!
I definitely need some new boots for the fall/winter.
Aw, Lexie looks so comfy!
I worked out at 5 a.m. yesterday too. By the end of the day I wanted to cry, and then of course I went to bed and couldn’t sleep. Bahhhhhhh.
LOVE the boots!
Some of the tastiest meals… are the ugliest. Chocolate oatmeal looks pretty nasty unless you sprinkle it with pretty ingredients and stuff, for example. And scrambled eggs on pancakes. But in the end, your stomach doesn’t care much… nor do your tastebuds.
So it’s all good!
Nice boots! Boot envy here. Yesterday was definitely the perfect day to wear something other than rain boots. And any day is a perfect day for a caprese-based meal. Caprese sandwich, caprese quinoa, caprese pasta… it’s all good. Fresh basil is awesome!
Fingers crossed that today’s better than yesterday for you! (For myself, I just keep my fingers crossed that I don’t fall asleep in managerial economics class…)
I need to try morning workouts. I’m just terrible at getting to bed on time. Love love LOVE the boots!!
do work sexy boots!!
I indulged in a glass of wine last night too, along with some Bravo tv which always cures my blues.
I love an early morning workout, but 5 am is just plain crazy! Good for you for getting up that early. I need to get me some nice fall boots.
“I sit on the floor, I’m a professional” LMFAO!! Nothing cures like wine and a puppy.
Love the boots! This weather has been throwing me for a loop because one minute it’s warm and the next it’s pouring rain. I’m ready to officially start “boot” season. Bring on fall.
Cute boots! I hope today is better for ya.
Those boots are amazing! And I love the 50% off part even more! I am a firm believer in the couch + blanket + wine + dog combo. Works like a charm everytime.
PS: Please come over and bring me some of that Caprese Quiona!
Cute boots!!!
Hope today is better than yesterday
I like that you also put your foot up on your desk to take that picture- haha.
I was exactly like that yesterday- I could not get home and into sweats fast enough.
At least the day started and ended well?
I LOVE those boots! They rock!
One-legged squats OWN me!
Love the boots, girl
Gotta love wine! And I love your boots! Super awesome that they were 50% off. Hey, at least it’s Friday! Hope you have a much better start to your weekend.
Lexie looks like her day was just as hard and curling up on the coach is curing all that troubles her. Dogs are funny. They always look so exhausted after the long, hard day of lounging.
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