Happy Thursday everyone! The past few days have just been go go go. Lets recap!
Yesterday I worked the AM shift again! After work at 3 I went to my second Active Release Technique appointment. As you may have learned in my About me page, I used to run all the time until I was injured last January. Doctors told me that they couldn’t find anything wrong with my leg and that I should just ’stop’ running…this is just NOT an option for me.. I feel like this is such a ‘cop out’ answer– its like trying to ‘cover’ the problem instead of trying to address it. I have tried countless forms of physical therapy and sports massage without much luck. However, I recently found Active Recovery Boston which specializes in Active Release Technique. I plan to do a full post on this in the future, but if you wish to learn more click here.
So far– things have been going great and I have had two great mini runs without ANY pain in my leg, glute, knee or IT Band! This is HUGE!!!!!
After my appointment I made my way over to the gym for a mini run, elliptical session and some weights! I felt great after! I then ran some errands and chatted with a good friend on my way back to my apartment.
After showering.. I promptly made myself a hearty snack around 6pm knowing that I wouldn’t eat dinner much before 11 pm! Why so late you ask? Well, earlier in the week mum informed me that she wanted to go see Fiddler on the Roof because the original actor was in the play and it was going to be his last time with the show! I have to admit– I’m kind of a sucker for plays/shows/broadway and all that so I happily obliged! After the show we had plans to go to our spot at the Four Seasons for dinner & dessert 
Anyways– lets get to the hearty snack I depended on to get me through the show!
Strawberry oikos, truvia, Justins honey PB, banana slices and Kashi puffs. Puuurrrfect!
Something about eating peanut butter satiates me SO well and just puts me in the happiest mood! Must be those healthy fats
Here’s what I wore…
Seven jeans, Forever 21 top, Aldo Boots, silver hoops, Cartier watch, Express clutch… all about mixing the highs n lows
The play was GREAT but as soon as 10:30 hit and the curtain dropped I was EXHAUSTED! (Gotta love those 5:30 am wake ups!) I told mum n dad to go ahead to the Bristol Lounge without me… I just wanted to go home, EAT and pass out!
Once in the door I made the quickest and tastiest thing I could think of….
THE Hamburger Wrap (My all time FAV wrap combo!)
-Amy’s Bistro burger
-lettuce, onions, relish, Annie’s Ketchup and Wholefoods honey mustard.
I also had steamed broccoli and a bag of BBQ Glenny’s crisps… <3 these!
Of course I HAD to have something sweet before bed
Milk chocolate bar courtesy of Vermont Chocolates. I buy this chocolate bar at Wholefoods ALL the time! It’s delish! What is also great about this brand is that it’s made in a nut free facility– I’m not allergic to nuts but for those who are, you can eat this without having to worry about cross contamination!
I recently found out that one of my gyms locations has a location near me that opens at 5:30 am– this morning I decided to see if I could squeeze in an elliptical session before work at 7, because I had SOOO much to do after work! I woke up at 5, strechted a bit and made my way through the still-dark city streets! Once at the gym I powered through 40 minutes on the elliptical, showered & got ready and hauled my behind to work with just enough time to eat a Fage & Kashi “mess” and be at the desk at 7:01 am. (1 minute late!!!)
It REALLY woke me up this morning and gave me a lot of energy for my day I LOVE working out first thing in the morning… the only downside was that I had to RUSH to make it to work & that my duffle bag had all my shower/makeup products in it not to mention snacks, lunch and a change of clothes! It was soooo heavy!!
After work I made my way over to the oh so fabulous Newbury st for a hair appt ..just a color, no cut– come on did you really think my hair was naturally this color 
I walked into my apartment around 5:30 FAMISHED!!! I knew JUST what I wanted to make myself…. the main component of my craving?
I mixed this guy with a PB chip vitamuffin!
The yogurt was just OK– it was my first time trying this yogurt and I didn’t find that it tasted very “pomegranatey” but it WAS delicious with the vitamuffin
One of my guy friends informed me that he and his partner would be at the Bristol Lounge for drinks around 6 and asked me to meet him! This was PERFECT because I had actually talked my pops into going here tonight since I was too tired yesterday and I missed out when he n mum went after the play. Therefore I happily obliged! At the BL I sipped on Riesling, munched on nuts and chatted it up with the guys!
My dad arrived around 7 and we ordered dinner!
We noshed on bread, butter and hummus spread & I started out with my FAVORITE appetizer– JUMBO shrimp cocktail!
For my entree I had JUMBO scallops seared plain (I LOVE the taste of scallops with just a squirt of lemon!), along with asparagus and roasted baby beets! (Sorry no pic). I ended the meal with a pot of fresh chamomile tea.
Once at home I was STILL hungry and had a major chocolate attack! Here is just SOME of it (milk chocolate Wholefoods raisins)…
I also had a few Almond M&Ms (LOVE) and some carob coated raisins… I may have also had a mini dark chocolate Toberlone!
Some Random Insight….
Today I got to thinking about being ‘comfortable’ in life. For the better part of my life I have felt very comfortable in terms of knowing WHAT to expect, WHO I could depend on, and what the next day would bring. I knew that after middle school was high school and then after high school I would go to college. After college– I felt VERY UNCOMFORTABLE– I had NO clue what to expect!! Ever since I started working full time– I have had a MAJOR wake up call– all of a sudden I feel constantly ‘uncomfortable’ and ‘uncertain’… However I don’t think this is a bad thing in the least…
Kabbalah as well as some Eastern Religions (i.e. Buddhism), enforce the belief of finding ‘comfort’ in the uncomfortable… that we must realize the physical world is not TRULY who we are– that we are a PART of something LARGER. We must realize that constantly ‘pushing’ ourselves and feeling that sense of ‘uncomfortableness’ is when we REALLY GROW.
When was the last time you felt ‘uncomfortable’ with a certain situation— did you find it made you stronger in the end?
That’s all for now– have a great evening!!
Hi there. I actually follow your posts when ever I have a chance to get on here and take some time NOT doing college work. I really like your posts. I like to see the different things you eat and your ideas and thoughts.
This is what i am responding to right now
When was the last time you felt ‘uncomfortable’ with a certain situation— did you find it made you stronger in the end?
I feel uncomfortable alot, but I know what causes it. So, when I finally recognize what it is that I am actually feeling then I know the cause and how to deal with it.
For me personally, I begin to feel uncomfortable when I try to hard to control a situation or I try to rebel against something that I know I need to do. When I realize what is going on and figure out why I am so upset/uncomfortable/tired/ angry, I have to figure out what it is that I am putting off and just do it mindfully without judging the situation or blaming myself for my mood. Once I do that and let go and let things be the way they are going to be then the uncomfortable feelings go away. My biggest thing though, is I wish I could recognize it when it first starts happening and not just when I am all upset and my chest is tight. Do you know that feeling? I feel most of my emotions physically.
Anyway, I just wanted to answer the question you put out there. have a great night
S.
Well, being back in social communities like a college environment was VERY uncomfortable for me at first…but now, I LOVE it, and I love how I’m surrounded by young, studious (or not) people, and I can just meet new people anywhere!
I’m glad that your leg is healing up nicely. Kudos for not giving up–if running is your passion, then you just have to keep on fighting for it!
Love Forever 21. I’ll have to look for that chocolate bar next time I’m at Whole Foods… after I eat up my stash of Halloween candy. ><
Yeah, being in "uncomfortable" situations definitely me stronger. They push my limits–test how far I can go before I fall apart. When I look back on them, I'm like, "whoa, I got tripped up about that?”
girl you lookin good! love that outfit-forever 21 is AMAZING.
i def agree being uncomftorable in situations makes you stronger. in the midst of it, you want nothing more than to crawl in a hole but once you get through it..you realize how you can trust yourself and how much stronger you really are..great post-so insightful girl!
I am glad that you are well on your way to running pain free. Chocolate=my one true foodie love
Your posts are always so insightful, I enjoy reading your opinions on these types of subjects. I have to say that I agree with you completely. I think the last time I was really out of my element and felt truly uncomfortable was when I up rooted my entire life and moved to Sweden for 2 years without even visiting the country once. I was scared shitless but it ended up being the best experience of my life thus far which makes me want to be “uncomfortable” more often.
I love attitude! You’re such a busy girl but seem to manage things well, as long as you always take good care and listen to your body:)
The eats look so good again, I think our tastebuds are a bit similar, I want everything from this post;)
xxx Julia (Taste of Living)
I am so happy that you had some painless running experiences! That’s so great. I love your outfits and your eats, and you of course. You continue to inspire me with your amazing intuition.
P.S. eating peanut butter makes me equally as happy. gotta love those healthy healthy fats
Thanks for the linkage and mention, girl – can’t wait to chat again today!!! xoxoxo
Here’s to getting and staying comfortable in life.
i relate so much to your running woes – i’ve done two rounds of pt and it made no difference whatsoever. yoga changed everything, but i still have good and bad days. i’ve thought about art – i’d be really interested to hear more about your experiences with it.
your “random insight” at the end is so inspiring – i really love this concept! i’m the same way, i always knew what was coming next. i’ve decided that being in your twenties is the scariest time of life (maybe this will change when i’m in my thirties lol). buw right now, no one is telling you what to do, where to go – for the first time, we’re all doing something different. it’s terrifying. but at the same time, it’s liberating. we have to learn to just trust ourselves and go with whatever happens.
have a beautiful friday jaime! xoxoxo.
Halfway through this semester I realized I was ‘uncomfortable’ with my major. I was studying engineering, and while I could do the work, I began to hate it and was becoming really depressed about what the rest of my college experience and career would hold. So I went and switched majors, which was kind of a big deal since I’m 2 years into the program. Now I feel much happier and excited about the future. Now I’m not 100% comfortable knowing that I’ll get a job as soon as I get out of here, but I figure it’ll all work out for the better.
I’m so jealous you got to see Fiddler. I feel like I was raised with the soundtrack to that show.
Have a wonderful weekend!
I love going to the gym first thing in the morning… I hate the lunchtime and after-work crowds, and it helps wake me up! (Very, very necessary.)
Life seems to be nothing but a string of “uncomfortable” situations… because there’s no way to really know what will happen. Nothing is an absolute guarantee… I guess the best bet is always to “expect the unexpected”!
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Hi – thank you so much for the sweet note on my blog! I’m so glad I found yours and can’t wait to read more
I LOVE your outfit, and am very jealous of the TJs yogurt!!! We don’t have a TJs here!
I’m kind of lacking in words,
but damn I love your outfit.
I relate to your thoughts about being uncomfortable, I too just finished school and finding my footing has been a bit uncomfy. I think its important to have patience with yourself because things do not always fall into place right away, or if it seems like they have, they’ll probably shift around again before you know it.
love your threads!
xo
I have a few things to say to you
1) you look so great in that picture! healthy & beautiful
2) i’ve followed your blogs for a while & i just wanted to thank u because you have given me many food ideas, esp with yogurt messes!
3) i love how you treat yourself every day to some kind of dessert thing
4) i def think uncomfortable situations make you stronger! for sure
xoxo
shelley
http://findinghappinessandhealth.wordpress.com
you are a powerhouse, girl! I love that you didn’t accept the doctor’s diagnosis that you won’t be able to run and set out to find something to help you — you never cease to amaze me!
Love ya hun!
As always, love your insight, Jaime !
I really relate to the whole “post-college” uncertainties…I’m dealing with a lot of those stresses currently. But it’s amazing to see how great it’s all worked out for you!
I love a gal who share my affection for chocolate (in any form)!!
you are such a bright spirit! hugs!!
hurray for no pain on your mini runs!
i love love love your outfit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hope you have a wonderful weekend J!
get some well deserved rest my love! you’re one hard working girl! but you know that’s what i love about you, you have it all figured out. life is too short to waste it right?
have a great weekend
xoxo
Mmmm I absolutely love chocolate covered raisins!
love love love your leggings/books!! you have such great style!
mm love me some shrimp cocktail – shrimp is just amazing
hope your having a great weekend!
LUV YOUR SPIRIT!!!!! YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MOM
Hey girl!!! I’m so glad you found my new blog so that I could find YOURS! Love love love it!
I’m also lovin’ all of your intuitive eats and fashionable outfit.
Hope you are having a fabulous weekend!! xoxo
P.S. your blog has been added to my blogroll. Yippee!!
thanks for the random insight. I’ve thought about this idea many times. Finding comfort in the uncomfortable seemed so foreign to me at first but now it’s a reassuring notion I try to remember whenever I feel overwhelmed. Not sure if you practice yoga but it applies really well to finding mental peace even when you’re in an uncomfortable pose. have a great weekend!!
Great post, girl! Love your outfit! You look awesome! I love how much y’all go to that Four Seasons restaurant–I think it’s soooo cool.
Great insight! Glad things are going with your “running rehab!”
<3 jess
xoxo
Great post Doll! Your food pics look amazing and anything with chocolate has my heart
I hope you are well!!
Enjoy your Monday!
XXOO
Yummmm… Those carob covered raisins make me want to go buy the Trader Joe’s chocolate covered soy nuts. Yummo!
what a great post!
congrats on getting in a couple pain-free runs =)
I’m still trying to figure that whole uncomfortable/comfortable in life thing out… its too too often that I find myself feeling akward =/