I don’t know about you – (maybe it’s just because I don’t travel that often) – but for me – the week before I leave on a trip/vacation – always ends up being so stresful and jammed packed! 
This week is no exception! Work is busy (YAY!), and I’ve been go, go, go non-stop trying to get ready for my trip. But in exciting news – I’ll be in San Francisco in two days!!!! 
Breakfast – sweet Stonyfield Vanilla yogurt, tart pomegranate seeds, and some crunchy PB puffins:
All mixed up:
Awesome combination!! 
For lunch - I reheated my veggified Velveeta shells and cheese from last night:
Did anyone else use to eat Velveeta shells and cheese with a sliced hot dog in it? I ate it ALL the time in college (perhaps that may account for the colossal weight gain) – but that would have to be one of my all time favorite easy dishes. Soooo delicious, and so bad all at the same time! 
After lunch – I found nice little surprise on my desk:
A bucket full of candy (obviously) – with the most beautiful thank you note I’d ever received, from my friend Angelina! Thank YOU, Ang!
While I was shopping Sunday – I found some new fun snacks for when the 3pm munchies hit – so as soon as 3pm rolled around – I broke right in!
Parmesan & Sundried Tomato Rice Works! These were fantastic! Honestly – the flavor tasted EXACTLY like Cool Ranch Doritos, and the texture was thicker and crunchier than a normal tortilla chip. I’d definitely buy these again! Only thing is – I’ll avoid buying the large bag because you know I could do some SERIOUS damage! 
After work, I ran and did some last minute San Fran shopping – and after trying on a TON of shirts – I think I finally picked a winner! (the winner is in this bunch – but you’ll just have to wait until the Festival to see what I picked!)
Dinner didn’t happen until after 9 but when I finally got to eat it – it was DAMN GOOD! 
I made some chicken – and turned it into “taco meat” – so Mike could have tacos, and I could have a Taco Salad! Everything looked and smelled so beautifully while I was cooking – I wanted to take tons of pictures for you – but my kitchen is so dark! 
So I have – the final product (no flash – too yellow-y):
Final product with flash (in yo FACE white):
Looks like I should begin my campaign for an SLR & photography classes for Christmas now – don’t ya think?!
Hope you are having a great week!!!!
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I’ll be campaigning right there with you!!
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By Leah @ L4L on 11.03.09 7:21 pm | Permalink
I ate hot dog and mac and cheese over the summer
Why haven’t I done that more recently? I’ll be sure to fix that if I make it to a TJ; their turkey hot dogs are so good.
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By Evan Thomas on 11.03.09 7:24 pm | Permalink
For my kids-and me-I boil Annie’s (mac & cheese) shells, & when almost done I throw in cut up hot dogs & frozen broccoli. I drain it all together & then squeeze in the cheese packet. It is SO good! My husband won’t eat it, its ‘kid food’. Whatever more for us!
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By Tina on 11.03.09 7:43 pm | Permalink
I want an SLR camera too. I put one on my wedding registry.
I like the purple shirt the best.
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By Lee on 11.03.09 8:16 pm | Permalink
Packing ALWAYS stressed me out. Always. Eeee have fun in SF! I wish I was going
Just can’t afford to make the drive back home for it! Bummer since my fam lives only 30 minutes away – perfect place to stay!
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By Tay on 11.03.09 8:17 pm | Permalink
Cool ranch doritos are my favorite dorito and I haven’t had them in at lease 5 years. I need to find these chips.
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By Julie on 11.03.09 8:40 pm | Permalink
Very cute tops! All of them look great!
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By Niki on 11.03.09 8:46 pm | Permalink
When I was growing up we had shells and cheese with hotdogs in it A LOT! I requested it pretty much any time my Mom asked what I wanted for dinner. A restaurant near our house also had it on their menu and I thought it was the greats place ever!
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By Lindsay on 11.03.09 8:47 pm | Permalink
I requested a Canon Rebel for my early graduation present
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By Olga @ Healthing It on 11.03.09 9:39 pm | Permalink
Okay so I know you love chips but is that why you always know of so many delicious kinds? I’ve never seen these RiceWorks chips but they sound amazing.
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By Deirdre on 11.03.09 11:07 pm | Permalink
I’m voting for the purple shirt or the last blue one personally. I guess I’ll have to WAIT AND SEE. [via the blog, of course.]
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By Whit on 11.03.09 11:27 pm | Permalink
When I was preggers, I totally craved mac and cheese and hot dogs. I wouldn’t recommend it for trying to keep off those extra pregnancy pounds. Same goes for nightly root beer floats.
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By Mama Pea on 11.04.09 2:21 am | Permalink
You’re smart to start your packing early. I always do too. It’s stressful anyway for me so it helps not to have the stress of last-minute packing added to it.
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By Shannon on 11.04.09 7:21 am | Permalink
Oh good, so I’m not the only blogger who’s week before the Fest is nuts-o! I haven’t even thought about what I’m going to wear!!!!
Tomorrow we’re in San Fran!!!!!! Cannot wait to take that city by storm!
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By Quinn on 11.04.09 7:21 am | Permalink
Packing stresses me out, too. I try to do it well in advance (oh crap, cruise in one month, time to start) so that helps a little.
I hope you have an absolute BLAST in San Fran. Can’t wait to hear all about it:D
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By Paige (Running Around Normal) on 11.04.09 9:23 am | Permalink
I like all the shirts you tried on so I can’t wait to see what you picked!! Good luck with the packing stress – I hate that part about going out of town. It’s the worst!
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By K on 11.04.09 9:54 am | Permalink
pretty sure some of those shirts are from Ann Taylor Loft, and the only reason i know that is because i’m IN LOVE with that store. i can’t wait to see the winner!
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By Lizzy on 11.04.09 10:00 am | Permalink
i can’t believe is SF is already this weekend!!! I can’t wait to meet everyone
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By brandi on 11.04.09 12:50 pm | Permalink
i hope you bought several of those shirts because you seriously looked good in all of them! great picks–you make me want to go shopping
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By Natalie on 11.04.09 1:43 pm | Permalink
i am kind of partial to the purple and blue – it looks fab with your skin tone!
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By Holly on 11.04.09 1:52 pm | Permalink
^^ This is what I was going to say! The purple and the last blue shirt really show off your gorgeous skin!
What a lovely bucket full of goodies! How sweet!
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By River - The Crafty Kook on 11.04.09 4:43 pm | Permalink
love, love, love all the shirts! Can’t wait to see which one you choose for SF. Have a fun safe trip Alli! =)
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By Stephanie on 11.04.09 4:54 pm | Permalink
I just made your trick em’ mac and cheese and made hot dogs with it! I did use veggie dogs to make it more healthy, but that was a common dinner in my house as a kid and I think the combo is awesome and must be had together. We also add peas to the mac and some Frank’s
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By Bethany on 11.04.09 5:00 pm | Permalink
Oooo – I have been seeing those chips everywhere, but haven’t had the guts to purchase…going to do that ASAP now!
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