Yesterday afternoon we headed to Amie’s room. She had a suite at the Fairmont Olympic and that was party central. You can see why…
I had a small glass of white – it was good!
At this point I was hungry and enjoyed a piece of cookie and some crackers with cheese.
Amie works with Organic Valley and they even stocked the room with chocolate milk. I should have refueled with this after my run this morning 
We ended up getting lost in conversation until someone realized it was almost 7pm and we headed to the Blogher Food Closing Reception.
It was held at Sodo Park – this amazing rustic venue!
We were all saying this would be the perfect wedding venue!
I got super excited about the Sweet Potato Crab Cakes – two of my favorite things!
I have never had grits before and if they all taste like this – I’m in love.
The party was hosted by Ree Drummond, Jaden Hair and Elise Bauer. Um, I was pretty excited about being within 100 yards of the Pioneer Woman. I should have given her a “red hair don’t care” shirt.
Okay, I really don’t have a shirt like that, but wish I did.
We mingled around and finally ran into Jenna from Eat Live Run. 
(Source: Tina)
Sadly, I’m a bum and we headed out of there fairly early.
Back at the room Tina and I packed up our stuff and I realized I wasn’t going to be able to fit this box of graham crackers. So, I told her, “We need to eat all of these tonight.”
Tina came through and together we plowed through a pack of them. That’s what friends are for, right?
We had a 5am wake up call and were on the shuttle by 5:30am. I had the best time at the conference! Sad to go home, but excited to see Ben and my fam…
Bye Seattle!
Hello shuttle!
By the time we got through security I was HUNGRY. Tina and I stayed together for breakfast and thought this long line was a good sign 
I got an egg sandwich on a multi-grain bagel
with ketchup of course!
Sadly, Tina had to get to her terminal so we parted ways. 
I entertained myself on the flight with wifi, a $3.00 pear and Dara Torres
The flight was only about 2.4 hours and was over before I knew it! I’m so so happy this was a west coast trip and I didn’t have to deal with 5 hour flights or jet lag! 
When I got home around noon I discovered our fridge was bare and my stomach was grumbling. I grabbed a handful of almonds and hit up TJ’s
I threw together a quick salad lunch
and broke into the Fran’s chocolate I bought at the airport. Apparently this a “must-try” of Seattle.
I wanted to take a nap at this point, but I had one more important thing to do…
Watermelon Run!
Yep, I hit up Costco for essentials
I’m so glad I planned my flight to get home early enough to get myself ready for the week.
Sunday Set Up – setting myself up for a good week!
Grocery shopping – done!
Cleaning – kinda!
Dinners:
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Monday: tempeh stir-fry
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Tuesday: leftovers
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Wednesday: chicken and sweet potatoes
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Thursday: grill chicken and salads
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Friday:english muffin pizzas
Exercise:
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Monday: Run
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Tuesday: Tempo, Strength
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Wednesday:Early class
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Thursday: Yoga
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Friday: Long Run
Now I’m watching The Real Housewives and relaxing. It’s good to be home.
Question: How’d you set yourself up for a good week?
Loved seeing you this weekend in Seattle and wish we lived closer together!
Hope to see you again soon.
Sending big hugs.
xoox
MUAH
So so so good to see you! I love you <3 You are the best ball of energy friend I've ever had.
Amie should be an event planner…girl knows how to throw a soiree (cookies are the answer to everything)!
What a fantastic weekend you had and the bonus, seeing Ree Drummond. WOW
It was a “eat everything in sight because I feel like poo” kind of weekend. Not too hard to crave healthy foods after one of those!
We all have weekends like that, back on track today 🙂
It looks like you had a great time this weekend! That candy bar looks really good…. I also try to get all my groceries and prep for the week on sundays, it definitely helps make life easier!!!
We don’t have Costco, but I hit up Sam’s and the regular grocery store this weekend, too! I always feel so healthy when I’m buying bulk fruits and veggies and other people are buying bulk pizza rolls and chips.
That chocolate bar looked freakin’ killer. The main thing I do to set myself up for a good week is make sure I have plenty of delicious, yet healthy, groceries in my kitchen available to make yummy food. I also try to make sure I’m feeling well emotionally and deal with that if I’m not, because icky emotions lead to me not eating right/eating too much/not exercising/etc.
” I also try to make sure I’m feeling well emotionally and deal with that if I’m not, because icky emotions lead to me not eating right/eating too much/not exercising/etc.” Yes! So true.
Glad to see that Skyy is part of your essentials. That’s my girl!
I miss you already!!!!!!!!!!
I always get so annoyed because I’m the only one in the house that eats greens when I buy them so they almost always end up going bad before I use all of them. I feel bad for wasting the food and wish that I could find a smaller bag of lettuce or spinach.
My local shop’s started to sell the same amount as there *was* in one pack, but in “twin packs” – so you only have to open half the amount at a time and the other stays sealed and fresh.
Every time I see a picture of your Costco cart, I’m amazed that you and Ben can finish all those veggies before they go bad. Way to go!!!
I eat a lot. A lot.
Looks like you an awesome time! I’m jealous of all the awesome food!!
gotta say – i’m super jealous of all of your travels!
I won’t always be able to travel like this, so I’m doing it now 🙂
Greens, eggs, and VODKA! We have the same essentials. 😉
I definitely need to get a plan going to start eating healthier again! I just ended my second year of college and I’m doing summer school this summer so I’m going to have time to get myself back into shape! I used to be a high school athlete but my sweet tooth has taking a rein over me. Ha, I’ve definitely gained some muscle from body pump but not 10 lbs worth…My first reaction to seeing my new weight…ah f it i’m eating cake…ha..this may be harder than I thought. I notice that sugar makes my skin break out though as well, so that’s just another incentive…now let me get back to that cake 😛
Looked like you had an awesome few days of eating! On Sunday evenings I like to plan my week, clean my house and get organised. For me, organising my life involves writing copious amounts of lists; detailing meals, my workout schedule for the week, shoppings lists etc. Sounds fun, doesn’t it? 😉
I’m glad you had a great time at Blogher. I am ALSO glad that my husband and I are not the only party of 2 that go through so many eggs so quickly! Costco stays in business because of us.
Look at you! Getting home from a busy weekend AND going grocery shopping! Impressive!
I got back from Phuket last night (Laguna Phuket Marathon) and am so glad I took the day off. Travelling, even for short distances, can be tiring.
My good friend was married at Sodo Park, it was a great venue! Your trip looks like a blast!
That chocolate bar is thickkkk…
Just like I like it…
Seems like a lot of cookies where consumed over the past few days. Jealous
The Costco 100 flat breads are one of my absolute essentials too!
I would have gotten in some serious trouble at that reception. The food looks delicious.
I have to know, what do you do with 60 eggs? Do they keep for a while?
I don’t know yet… Ben and I eat at least 4 eggs a day and they’re good until July 3rd so I think we’re okay.