Okay seriously, what is up with this weather??!!
I don’t think I’ve seen it storm so badly in a looong time. We woke up this morning to rain pounding on the bedroom window and thunder roaring…poor Dexter was scared and hiding in the bath tub! Just checked the weather and its supposed to be like this all day long. I’m with Katrina—did we miss the memo and there’s some hurricane out there?!
I went to bed late and woke up early, yet for some reason am not tired! I have had a ton of energy lately and don’t get tired until around 11:00, which is totally unlike me because usually I love to go to sleep early! It gives me more hours in the day to work though so I’m not complaining. Now if I only had my own office or at least a desk so I wouldn’t have to spread out everything on the guest room mattress!
Breakfast was a great big bowl of cereal mix! I received some Post Honey Nut Shredded Wheat in the mail and was excited to eat it! I don’t think I’ve had this cereal since I was about 12 and I forgot how much I love it! Ryan was pretty excited too 
I used about 1/2 cup Nature’s Path Banana Almond Optimum, 1 cup Post Honey Nut Shredded Wheat and 2 tbsp MixMyGranola Recovery Mix in unsweetened almond milk. A finally ripe kiwi on the side!
Dark skies!!
Ryan is working from home this morning so I think we might exercise together—doesn’t look like I’ll be swimming today!
Murphy-Goode Fact of the Day:
The first vineyard planted back in 1978 still remains the source for Murphy-Goode’s Island Block Chardonnay. This vineyard is located on the western bank of the Russian River and consists of small clusters of grapes, which make for the Chardonnay’s intense flavor and unique taste.
Caitlin’s Team in Training!
I’m so proud of Caitlin for signing up to run her first marathon with Team in Training in honor of one of her best friends who just found out she has cancer. How scary would cancer be at age 25?! I can’t even begin to imagine. Please support Caitlin as you have supported me as she begins this journey to raise money to battle the disease!
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That IS so scary about Caitlin’s friend . . . she’s in my prayers. So, about this kiwi, do you eat it with the peel on? I don’t think I’ve ever had kiwi, and I’d like to give it a go.
tammy,
I eat the peel but most people don’t. I like it! Gives me a little extra fiber to boot!
Jenna, I’ve been reading your blog for about a year now, and have never commented. But I just wanted to tell you thank you for everything you’ve been doing for TNT- I was diagnosed at the age of 15 and am now preparing for my fourth time of radiation (at 19y/o). It’s people like you and Caitlin, and everyone else that fights for a cause, that make a change in the world. Thank you.
-Lindsey
Sorry to hear it’s still gloomy. It’s still raining down here too. I just made a big batch of cinnamon raisin oatmeal for me and my sweetie. We have to keep warm somehow! (We’re in the midst of winter.)
Hope you have a cozy and productive morning.
Weather is a crazy thing! It’s the first day of July and our high today (in Kentucky) is only going to be 75…last week it was almost 100 degrees! I just don’t get it
I can SO relate to the yucky weather you’re having! We have not had a summer yet here in Boston! Let’s hope it comes soon.
Have a great one!
oh my gosh it looks so DARK there!!!
I’ll send you some sunshine vibes! Your breakfast looks so simple and good!
It seems to be raining a lot all around the US, donno what is going on…The thought struck me today when I was catching up on my blog reading. I know you try to save money on groceries and stuff, but you buy Almond milk. Why don’t you make it yourself? It’s a lot cheaper and it feels pretty good drinking “milk” you made yourself. Or have you already tried and didn’t like the outcome? If not, try Ani Phyo’s recipe from Ani’s Raw Kitchen, that’s what I tried recently (without the sweetness) and it was really good. Just a thought to save you money.
Lia,
Its just a time and convenience thing. Almond milk really is not expensive where I live. Each carton costs only $2, which I don’t think is bad at all.
thank you for spreading the word about TNT!!!
The weather in Boston in just the same. Goes to show us that global warming really is affecting us!
Sorry about the crappy weather!! It’s the same up here too – feels like fall! Where did summer go?!
woah! that IS a dark window! stay dry!
ummmm this weather is OUT of control!!! when i was leaving the gym this morning it was so loud and scary and i got totally soaked. now wondering how the heck i’m going to get from base to UT for class this morning with all the roads flooded?!
The weather this summer has been soooo strange all over the country…what is up with that?! LOVE, love, love that pink bowl – it’s so cute! Have a great day!
We’ve been having some strange weather here, too, but it’s more like fall! We had rain for almost 2 months straight though, so I’m enjoying a few dry days.
Your cereal bowl look so good! Sometimes cereal just hits the spot
Hope your weather turns sunny soon!
I’m sorry the weather is so dismal in Florida! I hope it doesn’t evolve into a true hurricane
I’m glad that it’s not just the Northeast with this terrible weather! WHERE IS SUMMER??
I agree with you the weather has been crazy lately….I live in Maine and we haven’t had a sunny day in WEEKS!! Nothing but rain! Its got to break soon!
it must be the weather – I too went to bed at a decent time, yet literally had to drag myself out of bed 2 days in a row! What’s up with that?!
Laughing to myself because I totally know you’re eating that whole kiwi, skin and all
Wow! Crazy weather!
Yummy breakfast!
Girl, this FL weather is killing me! I’ve been getting up at 5 to run, and if it’s not storming, it’s so freakin’ hot!! Also, if it’s not storm lightning, it’s heat lightning! Ugh! Is it Fall yet?
Have a wonderful day regardless of the gloomy weather!
Er
It’s the same way in Chicago – cool, cloudy, and gloomy – but no thunderstorms – at least you have thunderstorms, they are so cozy (if you are home)!
We’ve had gloomy rainny days for the whole week, i just want some sun shine!
Similar weather here! I’m hoping it gets nice and sunny for the long week and — FIREWORKS!
have a great day
The weather in NY has been rainy all June – and the reports don’t have it stopping much in the first days of July.
I love the rain when it’s hot out – but this is getting kind of ridiculous.
Cancer is scary anytime – but particularly with someone so young. My friend was diagnosed in her early 30s but is doing great now. I hope the same for Caitlin’s friend.
I’m sorry to hear the storm is so bad. I hope it is not a hurricane! The cereal mix looks so yummy and filling. Don’t you just love a variety of cereals in there for different textures and flavors? I need to try kiwi with the skin on, now that all you blog girls are doing it
Sorry to hear about the icky weather! It’s not very nice here in Wisconsin either! Hope it warms up and the sun peaks out by Friday though so you can enjoy your trip.
What a yummy cereal mix! And loving that kiwi! Enjoy your exercising with Ryan.
OK- bossiest bowl of cereal ever! That sounds so delicious- I love that Post cereal! I also haven’t been sleeping much (silly insomnia), but for some reason have had more energy. Bizarre!
I’ve never seen kiwi cut like that so I have to ask…do you eat the peel, or do you just peel it as you go? Is the peeling edible??
Jill,
I always eat the peel—I love it! Gives me a little extra fiber to boot
Ohman, we’re going on week #2 of straight rain here in Atlantic Canada. Please don’t send that hurricane up north!!
yepppp!!! its been raining up in RI for like the whole month of june!!! it sucks!
I hate just rainy days, but I love storms! Even though hurricane season is a little scary, I like the excitement of the weather. Stay warm and dry!
I hate the rain! I just moved from coastal NJ, and it seemed like it was raining everyday for about six weeks! Rain, Rain Go AWAY!
Hey Jenna! I’ve been thinking about buying that recovery mix from mixmygranola. Do you like it? Also, what is the nutritional information on it? I can’t find it on the website. Thanks!!
Angelcubbie,
I really DO love it!! its the perfect add-in to yogurt and a little goes a long way. I believe it has 237 calories per 2 ounces.
Cereal mixes are by far one of my favourite types of breakfasts. I could eat bowls and bowls at a time! And I love a good rainy, stormy day once in a while. They’re good for being productive
I live in Vegas and we’ve had some wacky weather as well! Mother Nature is going nuts I think!
I’m a little scared of the kiwi peel.
The rain has finally stopped here in Perth and the sun is now out! Though it is still freezing! Your cat is so cute, is he a Burmese?
ahhh! I’m soo excited! I have decided to try hummus on top of salad. I just made some (1 can a chickpeas, lemon juice, paprika, parlsey, cumin, yogurt) and I made a few hard boiled eggs. Tomorrow for lunch I’m going to have a salad made of romaine lettuce, tomato, avacado, carrot, red onion, hummus, and a few of Mary’s Gone Crackers!! I’m soo ecstatic! eek!