Things I’ve Missed

HI FRIENDS!  I did not forget about you, I swear!  I have been on vaca in Florida since Thursday (today is Tuesday) and had some computer issues that I was not willing to put time and effort into fixing so I could post.  Instead, I decided to take a few days off writing and I actually missed it!! 

So, last week I left you will my outrageous lies and one truth.  Those of you who guessed #2 as the truth, you were correct!  I have explained the rest below…

1. I have never owned/leased a vehicle made by an American car manufacturer
• Truth is I had a 1999 Grand Cherokee; my other vehicles have all been Japanese
2. I have been on 7 cruise vacations TRUE
3. I am an only child, my mom is an only child, and my mom’s mom is an only child
• Truth is I am an only child, my mom is an only child, and my mom’s mom had 2 siblings
4. I ran my first half-marathon in Chicago in October 2009
• Truth is I ran my first half-marathon in Detroit in October 2009
5. My parents took my ex-boyfriend and I on a trip to Australia for our college graduation
• Truth is my parents took my ex-boyfriend and I on a trip to Europe for our college graduation (in 2004)
6. I have read the entire Twilight book series
• Truth is I have read Twilight, but do plan to read the rest of the series
7. Spring Break 1999 Panama City Beach, FL I got my belly button pierced and two tattoos
• Truth is Spring Break 1999 Panama City Beach, FL I got my belly button pierced, but no tattoos

I can’t wait to read everyone else’s lies and truth posts.  (I am also very behind on blog reading, if you haven’t noticed my lack of comments – sorry!!)

While in Florida, my days consisted of chillin’ here.

And nights consisted of eating…too much!  I failed to take photos except for the first night and some random breakfast tastes.

Highlights include:

Thai Bistro

Tofu Mixed Vegetable w/ chicken in a light soy sauce

Chang Beer – Thailand’s Best Selling Beer (x2)

  LOTS of Green Monsters!

Finally tried Justin’s Cinnamon PB – YUM!

Pre-workout bfast – like the fancy layout?!

Post-workout bfast

Included: vanilla soymilk light, 1/2 banana, 3 baby carrots, handful spinach, 5 raspberries, 1/4 mango

Divot came looking for food, but realized he didn’t want what I was having!

  Other meals included:

• Italian Restaurant: Penne alla vodka: penne w/ sausage, shrimp and broccoli in a vodka tomato sauce
• Bonefish Grill: Bang Bang Shrimp, Calamari, blackened fish tacos
• Ke’e Grill: Ahi Tuna w/ asparagus and mushroom sauté
• BLT sandwich – oh bacon!

WORKOUTS

• Everyday, I either ran outside (3-4 miles) or strength trained.  I tend to strength train more in Florida, and I’m not sure why.  I like the machines and variety in the small Fitness Center.  Maybe I’m more intimidated at the gym at home??

I am home now, and truthfully, it was nice to stay home, eat less and healthy, and no wine!  I missed my kale chips very much.  Dinner tonight included:

Morningstar Garden Veggie Burger w/ provolone

   Tabatchnick Mushroom Barley Low Sodium 

Do you miss home when you go on vacation?  Even though I was only gone for 5 days, I was ready to come home and get back into my routine.  Another sign of getting old and set in my ways!!