Sorry I’ve been MIA! It was a crazy busy weekend (recaps to come!!!), that turned into a barf-y start to the week. Something I ate yesterday did not sit well with me – and – well – I’ve been paying the consequences since 4am this morning. Blech! 
But who wants to hear about that? 
Let’s talk food! 
Friday was a pretty full day (no workout before work) – so I started with my new favorite combo:
Cherry PB Oats! So delicious!
I didn’t pack my lunch, so I needed something quick and easy – but I also couldn’t go out to lunch because I had to leave work early for a secret meeting (Yawpfest!) – so one of the guys I work with was nice enough to go pick up Chick-fil-a for us! I got the Chargrilled chicken, and of COURSE their waffle fries!
Do any of you have bizarre emotional ties to a person/place/thing? I ask because…
I used to love Chick-fil-a. I’d eat there at least once a week. And if Mike ever asked “What do you feel like for dinner” – that was always the answer! But then last June, we were headed to Chick-fil-a, when my dad called, and told me that Murphy died. It was out of no where, such a shock to my system – and to this day – I have this weird association with Chick-fil-a and being so heartbroken. I can still eat the food, but the act of actually going to the restaurant has this weird effect on me. I can’t bring myself to go. So I got the best of both worlds. I got to eat Chick-fil-a, but didn’t need to deal with my coo coo bananas insanity. 
My parents came over for dinner (my Dad was helping Mike hang some lights) – so I got thethem and Mike Penn Station – and made myself a falafel pita:
With a side of peppers and shelling peas!
The lights look great – but I was a totally dope and didn’t even think to take before and after pictures. Sorry boys – your hard work can’t be displayed!
Once the lights were hung – we sat around and visited for a while, and I munched on some “Cheddar Airs” – puffed popcorn:
We bought the jumbo bag at Costco – it was gone in 4 days! 
Okay – if you are still reading, sorry this was sort of lame, but not feeling well today, has apparently directly translated in my writing. Here’s to a better tomorrow! 
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Ahh get 100% well soon, dear Allison!!
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By VeggieGirl on 07.20.09 7:52 pm | Permalink
awww I hope you feel so much better! Glad you enjoyed the weekend. Those shelling peas look jammin! I bet they’d be awesome with some hummus
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By Erica on 07.20.09 7:59 pm | Permalink
Yum to the falafels!! I associate really random things with other events – I totes understand where you’re coming from with the Chik-fil-a!
FEEL BETTER
Snuggle with ‘Barney’!
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By K on 07.20.09 8:35 pm | Permalink
Ugh…sorry about your tummy but ended the day well with a fab-o wrap!
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By Yasmin on 07.20.09 8:37 pm | Permalink
I hope that you are feeling better soon! Being sick is no fun!
I love those waffle fries at Chick-fil-A, but haven’t had them in so long!
Kim
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By Kim on 07.20.09 8:42 pm | Permalink
Hope you feel better soon! The pita looks great!
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By Spotty Prep on 07.20.09 9:27 pm | Permalink
mmmmm falafels! .. I haven’t had one in a long time!!
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By Julie on 07.20.09 10:10 pm | Permalink
I’ve been meaning to try some falafel! I just have no idea where to buy it.
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By Kelly on 07.20.09 10:31 pm | Permalink
Hope you feel better soon!!
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By Niki on 07.20.09 10:52 pm | Permalink
Aww, sorry you’re sick! I hope you feel better soon. Your falafel pita looks amazing!
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By Anne K. on 07.20.09 11:21 pm | Permalink
sorry you are barfy, get well soon! xo
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By janetha on 07.21.09 1:09 am | Permalink
I was wondering about you!
Sorry things went to Barfville, I hate ralphing, bah! I hope you feel betta soon!
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By Andrea (Off Her Cork) on 07.21.09 6:40 am | Permalink
Aww, I hate days like that. Hope you’re feelng better!
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By Robin on 07.21.09 7:52 am | Permalink
Show the after pictures! We can see the beautiful product! Some of us have seen your home. Also Mario said to tell you he has an awesome recipe for Turkey Burgers and that when we come to visit he would like you to cook them for him.
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By Meri on 07.21.09 9:57 am | Permalink
eek sorry you didn’t feel good! thanks for the sweet comment. im starting to love it every time i see it!
your oatmeal looks great yum!
-muffy
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