hey!
I have been nonstop all day, cleaning and packing. I hate, hate, HATE (!!) coming home to a dirty house. So, whenever I travel I always do my laundry before and wash my sheets so I have nice fresh sheets on my bed when I get home. I also clean, do dishes and organize. There’s nothing worse than coming home to a messy house when you are exhausted after a long day of traveling….and I already know that I am going to be exhausted next Wednesday when I come home after a looooong day of traveling.
The weather is AWFUL outside! Freezing and pouring rain. I did get a nice 2 mile run in though before it started to rain and also did some lunges and crunches. Before my workout I ate the only thing in my house—
That’s right—a classic almond butter and jelly sandwich on quinoa bread. Hits the spot, you know? After my workout I made a big green smoothie with spinach, 1 cup almond milk, 1 frozen banana, 1 scoop chocolate SuperFood and 1 tsp maca:
I also had an unpictured cappuccino and a few gummy bears. Gotta keep my energy up! 😉
We were supposed to go out for Ethiopian food tonight with my friend Michaela and her husband but Michaela went home from work sick so plan be was Indian! I think Indian food Wednesdays are a common theme in the blogworld? Hehe
We started with some “indian snacks” (not quite sure what all exactly was on this fun little tray but I tried a little bit of everything!)
In response to your comments earlier….sorry to keep ya hanging about the ever mysterious boyfriend. I have a feeling he will opt to come out of the blog closet soon…but you can’t rush these boys, can you? They have to come around on their own time. 😉 In the meantime, I’ll tell you he’s totally cute and makes me smile.
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The winner of the Avocate gift set is……Jessica Starkey! Jessica, send me your mailing address and we’ll get your products right out to you!
Mama Pea
March 31, 2010 at 11:09 pmWow, in a matter of hours, we’ve gone from “cute boy” to “cute boyfriend.” I expect to read an engagement announcement in the morning. Good night to you and your fiance! 😉
Lauren @ A Fit Foodie
March 31, 2010 at 11:11 pmI love coming home to a clean house and sheets after traveling. It makes all the difference in the world! Hope you got some good sleep and are geared up for today!
Sarah @ THE FOODIE DIARIES
March 31, 2010 at 11:13 pmooooooooh, you dropped the B-bomb. i like him. and i can’t wait for his debut.
also, green smoothies + gummy bears = powerhouse combo.
Alyson @ Nourished Fitness
March 31, 2010 at 11:16 pmI am exactly the same way with coming home to a messy house.. it’s just stressful! Another reason I’m in need of my open place :p
Tilly
April 1, 2010 at 12:10 amNah Mama Pea … you know she’s totally heading to Vegas tomorrow. You know, like, totally. :p
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs
April 1, 2010 at 12:38 amI hate coming home to a dirty house too, but I don’t like my sheets to be totally fresh after I’vve been away a long time, cos then they don’t seem as familiar :p
Quinoa bread!Love it 🙂
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run]
April 1, 2010 at 12:44 amYou can never go wrong with an AB&J.
Aww, I love that this boy is making you HAPPY =]
Safe travels tomorrow, Miss Jenna!
ida
April 1, 2010 at 3:17 amYay for the boy making you smile!
Christie {Honoring Health}
April 1, 2010 at 3:25 amJenna’s gotta boyfriend.
Jenna’s gotta boyfriend.
🙂 So glad he makes you smile.
Travel safe.
Anne @ Food Loving Polar Bear
April 1, 2010 at 3:34 amNow I totally want some of that naan bread! 😀
Jennie {in Wonderland}
April 1, 2010 at 3:35 amCongrats on the cute boyfriend! I am excited for you 🙂
I have a cousin named Jessica Starkey, lol. There can’t be that many of them out there!!!!! Is she Canadian, by any chance? I would ask her, but if it’s not her, she might think I’m nuts, bahaha.
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is
April 1, 2010 at 3:37 amHave a safe day of traveling, Jenna! 🙂
Staceyhttp://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/
April 1, 2010 at 3:57 amI always have to come home to a clean house, it’s a must.
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun)
April 1, 2010 at 4:00 amHope your travels go safely and smoothly! That Indian food looks mah-velous! Any kind of Indian food themed day gets the thumb up from me.
And yes, just like with slow cooking steel cut outs, boys can’t be rushed. Take your time!
eatmovelove
April 1, 2010 at 4:13 amWow – bringing romance into the blog!
Do you ever worry about sharing your life with so many Jenna or get “tired of it” – or is it just another thing for you?
I recently seen a book called “A Homemade Life” about a blogger turned into a book writer (Molly Wizenberg I think) – might be interesting too…uh, could someone pay me for that deal?! haha – I’d actually have to blog daily to do that…alas work and life detracts from that…Happy vacay.
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg
April 1, 2010 at 4:45 amAhhh, I love cute boyfriends who make you smile 🙂
Come out and meet us, cute boyfriend! We’re not THAT scary!
Kristin (Cook, Bake and Nibble)
April 1, 2010 at 4:58 amAaah Indian food! Looks delish. And I can’t wait for the big boyfriend reveal =D
xo
K
Kelly
April 1, 2010 at 5:13 amHmm from cute boy to cute boyfriend… haha how exciting! Glad he’s makin ya smile.
Jil
April 1, 2010 at 5:16 amAwww – glad you’re happy!! And that Indian meal looks amazing!
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin
April 1, 2010 at 5:19 amI need your motivation about cleaning the house before leaving. I hate coming home to a dirty house too but I’m always running around like a crazy person packing before I go so I never make the time to clean, too!
MMiller
April 1, 2010 at 5:25 amThat’s what it’s all about…a boy that makes you smile! Can’t wait to find out who it is! I also love coming home to a clean house and clean sheets! And I have got to find that Quinoa bread! It is a must try! Loved the millet bread when I found that!
Safe travels Jenna…enjoy your Spring Break!
M.
April 1, 2010 at 5:31 amhappy Jenna is what makes us readers smile 🙂
And it’s not like introducing the boy to “a few friends” when you have a popular blog and we all somehow think in our minds we are a virtual pal of yours-hee hee! Silly blog readers us!!
On a serious note,thinking of your family and sending you lots of prayers and thoughts as April approaches. I can’t even imagine how much you and your parents miss your beloved brother.Very tragic and I am inspired by your family’s strength and love pulling you all forward in life’s journey.He is with you all obviously wherever you go,surfing away and watching over you.
Mom
April 1, 2010 at 5:36 amSee you at midnight! XXoX
Jenna
April 1, 2010 at 5:51 amHave fun at home and yaaa to the boy 😉
Whit
April 1, 2010 at 5:55 amAh, the boyfriend thang makes me happy. 😀 I’m smiling for you!
Jenny
April 1, 2010 at 5:57 amI lurve Indian food Wednesdays!
Ann @ Appalachian Appetites
April 1, 2010 at 6:04 amCome out, come out cute boy! We’d love to meet you 🙂
Kelly @ Healthy Living With Kelly
April 1, 2010 at 6:06 amYay for the cute boy!! 🙂 Also I totally agree about coming home to a clean house. There is nothing worse than coming from a vacation to a dirty house!
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman
April 1, 2010 at 6:09 amMy husband never understands my rational for cleaning the house before we leave for a vacation. He always asks, “So are you cleaning in case someone robs us? Because that’s dumb.” Yeah, so guys don’t get it. But I totally agree. Coming how to a messy house is so stressful!
diana(mymarblerye)
April 1, 2010 at 6:11 ami should join in on indian wednesdays. Anyways, I’m sure cute boy will wanna be on your blog soon..I mean, he doesn’t wanna disappoint thousands of readers…does he?
Krystina (Organically Me)
April 1, 2010 at 6:12 amI was thinking of making Indian food for dinner and this blog is totally making me crave it even more.
diana@mymarblerye
April 1, 2010 at 6:12 amI should join Indian Wednesdays with you…mmm…so creamy. Anyways, I’m sure cute boy will wanna be “outed” on your blog soon..I mean…he doesn’t wanna let down THOUSANDS of readers..does he?
Jessica
April 1, 2010 at 6:24 amI might be getting Indian with my mom for lunch. ; ) I’m the same way with cleaning before a trip too!
Paige @ Running Around Normal
April 1, 2010 at 6:24 amMmm. Our Indian restaurant is currently closed for renovations and it’s driving me mad! I want my Indian food!
Glad you have found someone who makes you smile:D
Andrea
April 1, 2010 at 6:27 amGood luck traveling! So nice to go home and spend time with family and best friends!
Gina G
April 1, 2010 at 6:27 amaww im so happy for you jenna! =)
Kait
April 1, 2010 at 6:29 amHave a great time on your trip home!! Hopefully you’ll get some sunny/warm weather
Jenn @ Livewellfit
April 1, 2010 at 6:30 amThere should be an Indian day worldwide blog meetup! Imagine all of us crazies gettin together for Indian and fabulous convo. 🙂
Angharad
April 1, 2010 at 6:34 amOh boy, I am exactly the same way about coming home to a messy house: I don’t always completely get my shiz together in time but no dirty dishes is a MUST!
Also: Indian food – yessss! I’ve made Baingan Bharta at home but I’ve never ordered it out: need to rectify that! Have an amazing trip home!
maura
April 1, 2010 at 6:38 amoh la la- cute boyfriend?! love it & love that he’s making you smile! oh and i totally understand the cleaning before vaca thing. who wants to come home to a mess?? wish my roommates felt the same way! oye. 😛
Jess @ MTL Veggie
April 1, 2010 at 6:45 amHey Jenna and (Jennie),
Jenna- Thanks so much for the prize!! I’ve emailed you my info.
Yes, Jen- it’s me, your cousin from Canada, who’s the Jessica Starkey that won 🙂 And I’ve also recently started a blog! Guess it runs in the family?
Lauren @ louisianagrown
April 1, 2010 at 6:50 amI hope all of your traveling is safe today!
Katharine
April 1, 2010 at 6:55 amCan’t wait to find out who the mystery guy is! But it’s so awesome that he makes you happy – that’s what matters most. 🙂
OK Chick
April 1, 2010 at 7:06 amI just discovered your blog and have enjoyed reading old post. I’m always looking for new in Blogger World that love healthy food! I sometimes steal their recipes. 🙂
Carolyn @ lovinlosing
April 1, 2010 at 7:17 amI’m not the neatest person in the world (by far) but even I like to straighten up and clean before leaving town. Makes coming home so much nicer.
Morgan @ Life After Bagels
April 1, 2010 at 7:23 amwell it’s very kind of you to let him “come out” on his terms. My bf doesn’t get a choice, I feature him on the blog all the time and it’s hilarious hahaha!
Heather (Heather's Dish)
April 1, 2010 at 7:25 ami’m just glad you found a guy that is cute and makes you smile…that’s so exciting! hope you have a wonderful day!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing
April 1, 2010 at 7:36 amAwww, so happy for you that you found someone who makes you that happy!!! Good guys are HARD to find these days!
Samantha
April 1, 2010 at 7:48 amCongrats on the boy!! You deserve to be happy!
Cynthia (It All Changes)
April 1, 2010 at 7:49 amI’m glad you have a boy who makes you smile. I’d be scared to be revealed to all of us too 🙂
Enjoy your travel. I’m totally cleaning my house today since we will be gone overnight and don’t want to come home to a dirty house.
Lauren @ Eater not a runner
April 1, 2010 at 7:52 amExciting about the cute new bf 😉 And indian food is ALWAYS a good choice!
Midgetkeeper
April 1, 2010 at 8:03 amI hope you have a great trip!
Kathleen
April 1, 2010 at 8:05 amHave a great trip and I’m so excited about the boyfriend! I have been dating mine for 5 years and been blogging off and on for a majority of that time and he has refused to come out of his blog closet…he’s in there with chains and huge locks on the door!
Lindsay @ The Ketchup Diaries
April 1, 2010 at 8:23 amJenna, where do you found quinoa bread?
Stephanie
April 1, 2010 at 8:31 amCute boys make me smile too 🙂
Happy traveling and travel safe!
*Andrea*
April 1, 2010 at 8:35 ami love cute boys and stories about other girls’ cute boys 🙂 lovely eats! i love indiannnnnnn
Carrie (Love Healthy Living)
April 1, 2010 at 9:09 amBoyfriend!?! Does this change your plans to leave California? Safe travels!
grace
April 1, 2010 at 9:15 amyes, please…where did you find the quinoa bread?
jenna
April 1, 2010 at 1:27 pmQuinoa bread is from Trader Joe’s……and my neighbor is watching Dexter! 🙂
kalli@fitandfortysomething.com
April 1, 2010 at 9:30 ami like things to be nice and tidy too when i come back. who is watching dexter? hope you have a good flight 🙂
Kelly
April 1, 2010 at 10:14 amI have been meaning to try baigan bharta at our local Indian place sometime but I don’t know if I’ve ever had eggplant so I am a bit worried that it will be a bad choice if I end up not liking it! I keep seeing it around the blogworld though so it must be good! I don’t think I’d be led astray! 😉
Love hearing about the cute boy aka boyfriend! Have a great trip home!!
Diana @ frontyardfoodie
April 1, 2010 at 10:45 amI’m totally the same way about cleaning before leaving for a trip. Totally sucks coming home to a messy house.
I don’t need to know who your boy toy is so long as you’re happy:) So adorable. hehe
Amanda @ Cakes and Ale
April 1, 2010 at 10:48 amObsessed with Indian food… I love those little crunchy cracker sheets that come with the apps… I like to dip them in the green and red sauces… mmmm
Laura Georgina
April 1, 2010 at 11:01 amI’m the same way about cleaning before I travel. It’s a pain because it’s not like you don’t have enough to do before leaving, right? But so worth it to come home and actually want to BE at home 🙂
Rebecca @ How the Cookies Crumble
April 1, 2010 at 11:24 amMmmmmm! Love Indian food!
Suzanne de Cornelia
April 1, 2010 at 11:25 amAm wondering if mystery BF’s name starts with an ‘A.’ I guessed your other big surprise–the reason for NY trip, so if this is correct, think I should get a prize. Suppose it will be an invisible prize going with the theme of non-existent contest. 🙂
Joelle (The Pancake Girl)
April 1, 2010 at 11:28 amUgh AGREED- I hate leaving for a trip and returning to a mess! Who wants to clean after returning from a fun vacay?
Sarah-Mae
April 1, 2010 at 11:32 amOne day he’ll wimper when NOT included in a blog post… ha… oh boys ^_^
Congrats on uber-smiles!
Judy (Fitness4Looks)
April 1, 2010 at 11:59 amCongrats on the new man 🙂
I’ve been dying to try Indian Food…it looks delicious!
Claire
April 1, 2010 at 12:26 pmoh the SUSPENSE!hehe…cc
Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat)
April 1, 2010 at 12:34 pmThat Indian dinner looks yummy — nothing like a good curry to warm you up. 😀
Adam
April 1, 2010 at 12:38 pmI love indian food, and a pb & j hits the spot any time!
T
April 1, 2010 at 12:55 pmI havent been keeping up very well. I thought you were moving to France for a few months and I thought I remembered you saying you were moving back home. Of course, these could all be in my imagination or confused with another blogger =)
If one of these is true — are you taking your new boyfriend with you?
It’s always my luck to meet someone just as Im leaving.
Cole
April 1, 2010 at 1:05 pmMmm, Indian food. Safe travels!
Michaela
April 1, 2010 at 4:38 pmI am so incredibly sad about last night! Let’s try the Ethiopian place when you get back. Enjoy your spring break!!
Astrid
April 1, 2010 at 6:33 pmso happy for you!
love astrid (longtimereader) x
Fancy
April 1, 2010 at 9:05 pmSO excited to find out who the new boyfriend is! 🙂
stephanie
April 1, 2010 at 9:06 pmBeautiful, enjoy your special friend (aka boyfriend:) and keep smiling. Enjoy the sun and yummy food, RELAX a lot you deserve it!!!
Amanda
April 1, 2010 at 10:23 pmI agree with you there: coming home to a messy house sucks!
Congrats on the ‘mysterious boyfriend’! All that matters is that he makes you happy : )
Still Life in Southeast Asia
April 2, 2010 at 3:21 amBoyfriend? Congrats! I thought he was just a date. 😉
Have a beautiful time with your parents, Jenna. I hope everything goes smoothly.
amy
April 2, 2010 at 1:16 pmis it adam? why is he hiding??