Trying times

Oh man. Today was one of "those" days. The kind that makes me question my career choice. It wasn't necessarily a "bad" day just rough. I was happy that the kids had an early day and I could go home afterwards and relax* for a few hours before my class at 7pm tonight.

*By relax, I mean do Week Two, Day Two of Couch to 5k followed by 2 hours of homework and blog reading.



I made myself a huge plate of comfort food when I got home.



Delicious blueberries and kiwi for the fruit component. The antioxidants in the blueberries and the fiber and potassium in the kiwi was much appreciated after a trying day.



Grape tomatoes and broccoli for my veggies.



Hummus for protein and dipping! Also buffalo chicken nuggets from Morningstar. (I love these! Better than buffalo wings with real chicken in my opinion!)

I dipped the buffalo "chicken" nuggets in honey mustard. YUM!



And a half portion of Trader Joe's Multigrain crackers for carbs.

I'm eating this while blogging and blog-reading. It totally cheers me up. I did notice that this meal is decent calorie-wise but next time I'd add more bulk from the veggies. (The Morningstar Chicken Nuggets are 200 calories for 5 pieces. The hummus is 140 calories and the crackers are 70 calories.)



And I'm washing it all down with water in a Snoopy glass. Honestly, I'd prefer tequila or beer but I'm keeping my liquid calories WAY down.

Speaking of liquid calories?



Yesterday, I made myself a decent smoothie to drink on the way to class. (I had six hours of classes last night!)



I added a 30 calorie packet of Amazing Grass Berry Flavored drink powder to "greenify" it a bit.



Still turned out pink.



Then I sent Janetha a photo of my smoothie stache. I am trying so hard not to laugh in this picture. Please send her a smoothie stache photo also!

Smoothie Stache!

What cheers you up after a rough day? (I blogged this and I already feel better!) And I'm sure Couch to 5k will help me out too.

P.S. Any other L.A. food bloggers going to the L.A. Street Food Fest? Let me know! My sister Sarah told me about it and I'd love to meet up with some of you!