Got my bags packed and I’m ready to go!!!
Tomorrow morning my flight leaves Tampa at 7 a.m. (!!!) but I DID manage to get a nonstop to Boston so I get in at 10:00. Super excited about that! I have lots of great reading material:
(Polly got me loving The Message….I never thought I would be a fan since I’m more of a traditional girl but I LOVE IT! Its so…..readable and intriguing! I mean who wouldn’t love a bible where they use phrases like “religion is silly. Just trust God”?! Amen to that!!)
Lots of Summit paperwork!
Snacks!
And I’m sort of stuffing my carry on to the max as we speak. I have the tendency to pack, errr, my whole closet when I travel so this is difficult for me. But hey, its always better to overpack than underpack, right?! 😉
Today I really didn’t snack but I did “graze”. First on pineapple:
Then on a little raw granola:
My “speech” tonight went well! Actually it really wasn’t hard at all….I spoke a few minutes about my fundraising successes (err the BLOG, obviously!) to the new group of TNT athletes for the winter season. I could see the fear in their eyes about how much they have to raise….its a tough task, no doubt! It was funny because after I was done speaking one girl raised her hand and was like “Are you “the” Jenna from EatLiveRun??” Small word, huh?! Funny stuff.
I got home rather late and ate a quick plate of shrimp (cooked with olive oil and garlic), steamed sugar snap peas and a biscotti for good measure 🙂
Mmmm wine!
Aaaaaand I’m off!!! I’m THRILLED to be able to meet some of you in a few days! I can almost assure you there will be another Summit in the future so those that didn’t get in, don’t fret! Also, we will be live streaming all of Saturday’s events from The Healthy Living Summit website.
No bloggie in the morning since Jenna has to wake up at 5:15! Once in Boston I’m meeting Kath at the airport and together are taking the T to our hotel then meeting Tina for lunch! I will be twittering the entire time so stay tuned there!
See you sooooooooooooooon! 🙂
Daria (Summer of the CSAs)
August 12, 2009 at 9:03 pmIt seems like just yesterday that you guys announced the summit. I can’t believe it’s here already! Have fun!
Allie Katie
August 12, 2009 at 9:04 pmOh man Boston doesn’t even know what’s coming!! Have a great great weekend, I can’t wait for a full recap (or about 20 versions of a full recap from all the bloggies!)
jsr
August 12, 2009 at 9:05 pmHey Jenna– I am actually reading The 19th Wife right now. It is really interesting! I would love to hear your opinion when you finish. Have a great time in Boston!!
Tabby
August 12, 2009 at 9:05 pmI love my Message Bible! It is so easy to get into and read and the more you read it the more you will love it! It is also fun to compare verses from the Message to your normal NIV or whatever version you have because sometime you can get even more meaning out of two different versions of the same verse. I usually just read my Message Bible but when I find a verse that really sticks out to me I usually look it up in my other Bible too!
BethT
August 12, 2009 at 9:07 pmWest Coast summit ’10, for sure!….I will glady be your West Coast organizing liason 🙂
Andee (Runtolive)
August 12, 2009 at 9:08 pmHow exciting! Can’t wait to hear all about it! Shrimp looks amazing, do you buy it frozen or fresh? I always have trouble cooking with shrimp because I have a huge bag of frozen shrimp, but they shrivel down so much when I defrost them under running water. Maybe I should just use fresh?
katey
August 12, 2009 at 9:11 pmhave an AMAZING time!
Maria
August 12, 2009 at 9:11 pmSounds so exciting! I can’t wait to see the live streaming since I couldn’t make it 😀
Justy2003
August 12, 2009 at 9:15 pmBoo, I so wish I could go!
Will the livestreaming be recorded so we can watch it later or do we have to catch it live??
Leianna
August 12, 2009 at 9:16 pmExcited to see your updates! Pineapple looks really juicy:)
Megan (Runner's Kitchen)
August 12, 2009 at 9:18 pmGood lookin’ biscotti! I’m interested in the “19th Wife” – I’ve seen it at Borders. Perhaps my new summer read? I just finished Wally Lamb’s “The Hour I First Believed”. The ending was a surprise, but I loved it!
kay (eating machine)
August 12, 2009 at 9:23 pmHave a safe flight! You guys are going to have so much fun!
polly
August 12, 2009 at 9:26 pmHave a blast, sweetie! So happy you love your new Bible!! It’s so REAL, isn’t it?? Say hi to Kath for me!!! 😀
XOXO
Susan
August 12, 2009 at 9:33 pmHave a safe trip! Can’t wait to hear all your guys’ stories from summit-land 😉
Emily (A Nutritionist Eats)
August 12, 2009 at 9:36 pmHave a great weekend! I can’t wait to hear about it and hope I can attend the next one!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope
August 12, 2009 at 9:40 pmI’m SO excited for you Jenna! Can’t wait to hear all the updates. Have a fabulous trip!
Those shrimp look so good. And with that glass of wine? PERFECT! 🙂
Lizzy
August 12, 2009 at 9:48 pmHave a safe flight!!!!! 🙂
Nicole
August 12, 2009 at 9:49 pmYou are going to have such a great weekend. Enjoy it!
Anna
August 12, 2009 at 10:00 pmSee you soon, Jenna! Can’t wait.
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food)
August 12, 2009 at 10:01 pmHave a great time!
Emily
August 12, 2009 at 10:22 pmYay! I can’t wait to see you this weekend! 🙂 Have a good trip!
Lainie
August 12, 2009 at 10:23 pmEnjoy every second – congrats to you on all your hardwork and organization!
Megan
August 12, 2009 at 10:23 pmYay!! Have a safe flight tomorrow! I am so excited for y’all. I wish I was going!!
And, I have that same clipboard! Love Target 🙂
Rebecca
August 12, 2009 at 10:25 pmHave a safe trip! I wish I could go! I love Boston!! I want to live there!
Kristine
August 12, 2009 at 10:26 pmI can’t wait to meet you!!!!
Nina
August 12, 2009 at 10:36 pmahhh OMg! i’m so excited :). this weekend is going to be such a blast!
Hillary
August 12, 2009 at 11:04 pmWhat is The Summit???
Becky@I Heart Running & Food
August 12, 2009 at 11:06 pmSounds exciting! Have a great time 🙂
Tay
August 12, 2009 at 11:27 pmI’m so jealous have a great time!!
Julie
August 12, 2009 at 11:41 pmHave fun!
Sarah
August 12, 2009 at 11:46 pmBoston’s such a great city. Have fun and happy travels!
Caroline
August 13, 2009 at 12:08 amLove your cute file folders!
Glad your speech went well. See you in Boston!
Suzanne de Cornelia
August 13, 2009 at 1:13 amSounds SO fun and dinner looked delicious!
Jessica
August 13, 2009 at 3:14 amooo good luck and have fun! that shrimp looks great!
-muffy
Christie @ Quit Your Diet
August 13, 2009 at 7:02 amHave a safe trip!
Diane, Fit to the Finish
August 13, 2009 at 7:50 amHave a fabulous weekend!
Sammie
August 13, 2009 at 8:02 amHappy traveling! I can’t wait to meet you guys. I really hope you enjoy Boston. It is such a fun city.
Katie
August 13, 2009 at 8:33 amThe Message is awesome! You’d probably love the The Voice, is a translation of the New Testament and very readable!
Paige
August 13, 2009 at 8:45 amEeep! Have fun! So exciting 🙂 I’m glad you did a good job on your presentation 🙂 Hope you’re (having) a safe flight!
Emily (Healthy Fit Mama)
August 13, 2009 at 8:47 amHave fun!!! I wish I could be there.
Karen
August 13, 2009 at 8:53 amHave a great trip! I just finished the 19th Wife a few weeks ago and really enjoyed it!
Meggilizz--Meggie's Munchies
August 13, 2009 at 8:58 amHope you all have a great time!!! 😀
brandi
August 13, 2009 at 9:05 ami really hope there’s one next year! I’m already saving up since I couldn’t come to this one.
hope your flight goes well!
Shannon (The Daily Balance)
August 13, 2009 at 9:09 amglad to hear your speech went well – no surprise there 😉
Have a safe flight!
Whitney
August 13, 2009 at 9:19 amHave a good flight!
PS: Love the Message. It’s so easy to read. 🙂
Heather
August 13, 2009 at 9:31 amI LOVE The Message! I worked with the high school youth group at church & it was what they all read so I gave it a go! I love it’s direct & “this is how it is” style!
Another you might really like is True Identity (Bible for Women.) My Mom bought it for me & it’s so awesome with an index for issues such as body image, self-esteem & directs you to verses/passages that relate to those things!
Have a great trip & it’s nice to see you becoming your old self again 🙂
Cait (Cait's Plate)
August 13, 2009 at 9:37 amAH! HAVE SO MUCH FUN!!!
I’ve never read these books but it seems like people are loving The Message so you’ll have to let us know what you think! I may just have to pick it up if you give a good review 🙂
Sarah
August 13, 2009 at 9:40 amOh my gosh, have a great time!!
I can’t wait to read what all you girls do, wish I could be there!
Amy
August 13, 2009 at 9:56 amHi Jenna – I’m leaving for Boston tonight and can’t wait!
I tried a Balance Chocolate Mint bar yesterday, and you weren’t kidding – so good. I don’t know if Whole Foodsdoes the same sales throughout the country, but Balance bars are on sale for 50 cents at my WF until Sept 1st. I’m going back to stock up!
Denise (the apple hill adventurer)
August 13, 2009 at 10:22 amaw! i wish i could be there! im sure it will be a huge success! have fun!
Matt
August 13, 2009 at 10:40 amHave a great time on your trip! I always pack way too much reading material too. It’s funny, I did the exact same thing with a picture of all my books before my last vacation! We bloggers love our books. 🙂
Madelin @ What is for breakfast?
August 13, 2009 at 10:51 amHave fun Jenna, you deserve a good time! I’m looking forward to the live stream 🙂
Jenny
August 13, 2009 at 11:43 amsafe travels and have an amazing time — wish i was there!
britt
August 13, 2009 at 11:49 amhave a wonderful time! no surprise the speech went well.
oh, i want to know more about that pr/marketing book. if you find it useful will you let us know? thanks!
Danielle
August 13, 2009 at 4:24 pmI think I was meant to go to HLS… I went to school in Boston and had to read “The New Rules of Marketing and PR” for a class! Really good stuff! Have an amazing time!
Naina
August 13, 2009 at 9:12 pmJenna, how in the world do u stay soooo skinny! You must have veeerrrry good genetics
Kelly
August 13, 2009 at 10:09 pmBTW…loved the 19th Wife! Very interesting…
If you like history-ish books I would also highly recommend “These Is My Words – The Diary of Sarah Agnes Prine” by Nancy Turner. It is outstanding! I usually read too fast so I forget what I read, but this is one not to forget!
Have fun this weekend!