just one of those days
Ya know how bad things come in threes? Well, apparently “morning fails” also come in threes.
Case in point:
- To top my morning bowl of oats with some luscious Mighty Maple PB, I stuck the jar in the microwave for 30 seconds to get it all drizzly and nummy. However, I forgot that part of the aluminum seal was still on the jar. In other words, I started a fire in my microwave this morning. Luckily, nobody PB was hurt.
1/2 cup oats
1 cup water
1/2 cup pumpkin
cinnamon, nutmeg + ginger
drizzle of agave
drizzle of maple syrup
roasted Mighty Maple PB
1 tbsp. dark chocolate chips
- Second, as I was putting away my precious container of pumpkin puree (Libby’s, obv), I lightly tossed it back in the refrigerator not realizing the lid wasn’t on. Pumpkin splatter all over, which is not easy to clean up, FYI.
- Then, as I was getting ready to head out into the rain to walk to work (rainboots on!), I realized I left my umbrella at the office from yesterday’s rainy shenanigans. Ugh, NOT a way to start out a Thursday.
I would count not stopping to get coffee as my 4th morning fail, but really that’s not a fail. It’s just an addiction.
Thanks to stomach cramps, I felt pretty sheisse-y (that’s sh!t in German, although this girl probs knew that). However, I was pretty productive and stopped around noonish to enjoy some lunch.
1 cup homemade lowfat Greek yog
9 Nature Valley Mixed Nut Clusters
1 smooshed naner
1 heaping tbsp. Bee’s Knees PB
When I am feeling crabby and not so hot, I usually am just really quiet. Hence, the afternoon involved work, silence, Diet Coke and Milk Duds. And finding out I didn’t make it to San Fran 
.
But Brandi did – so go and congratulate her! She totally deserves it.
I was supposed to have my 1st day of work at the chic decorating place I am working at part-time through the holidays, but the boss had to reschedule because she got sick. And its still raining. Both things together made it the perfect night to go home, get my PJs on and relax…
Stuffed acorn squash + roasted brussel sprouts + POM Nectarine spritzer = DELICIOUS.
Due to popular demand, it was also time to tape VLOG #2! And reveal the new hair color! Get ready kiddos…unleash a crabby lady with video capabilities, and you never know what could happen.
Have a wondrous night my friends…check back tomorrow for a fun 6-month blogiversary giveaway! Don’t forget to enter my giveaway to win some goods celebrating National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Tags: banana, brussel sprouts, chocolate, oatmeal, pumpkin, squash, yam, yogurt
October 22nd, 2009 at 9:28 pm
I love your vlogs!!
And your hair!!
October 22nd, 2009 at 9:35 pm
sorry about your thursday fail
not long till the weekend!!! YAY for v-log… I am going to take my laptop outside to watch it…if I don’t come back to comment, it means someone stole me. Um, maybe I should wait until a more reasonable hour. No delivery guys around this late to protect me 
October 22nd, 2009 at 9:35 pm
Sorry you had such a crummy day. I’ve done that before with the aluminum foil. I stopped the micro, peeled off the foil on the edges of the jar and put it back in to finish cooking. Every bite tasted like burnt metal. Come to think of it, I don’t know why I kept eating
October 22nd, 2009 at 9:36 pm
sorry to hear your day didn’t start out to well! hopefully tomorrow will be much better for you
jenna
October 22nd, 2009 at 9:37 pm
Sorry about your icky day! Rain always makes things bad in my mind. What did you stuff your squash with?? Looks delish.
I’m off to watch your v-log, I will probably comment again in about 8 minutes and 32 seconds.
October 22nd, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Love your morning oats!
Nice Vlog! Pretty hair color
Goodnight
October 22nd, 2009 at 9:45 pm
oh no way!!! Fabulous Vlog x2! I’m applying to go to dental school right now!! hahaha I can’t believe you wanted to be a dentist.
That’s really cute. I also enjoy that makeshift table made of books!
OK your pumpkin oats are RIDICULOUSLY beautiful. *sigh* I totally know what you mean by pumpkin being hard to clean up.
Grrr
Sorry to hear about the Nature’s Pride…don’t worry Holly, there will be a ton of NEW and better opportunities.
October 22nd, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Oh my gosh, your hilarious. I liked being able to see your eyes this time because you are so expressive! You made me laugh out loud like 10 times. Have a happy Friday tomorrow, girl.
October 22nd, 2009 at 9:54 pm
Aww I’m sorry you had a poopy morning!
I loved the video!! That part with the “creepy” eyes made me LOL! I don’t think it’s creepy though! haha
When I was younger I ate ice cream constantly too!
And I love the haircolor!
October 22nd, 2009 at 9:58 pm
Me encanta tu espanol! Y pienso que debes escribir solamente en espanol! Quiero ser tu maestra
Lo siento que la manana no fue suave, pero gracias a Dios que el PB fue sano y salvo (safe and sound).
Y estoy de acuerdo que pumpkin oatmeal ha cambiado mi vida!
October 22nd, 2009 at 10:08 pm
OK, I am not kidding when I say I have done the exact same thing with Mighty Maple!!! Swear to the powers above! It sparked and then made my Mighty Maple a little burnt tasting for a while.
I am so sorry about the poopster day! You know what’s fab about this, though? Tomorrow’s going to be amazing. I’m sure of it.
Ahhh! I love this vid, once again. Thanks for the shout-out and for answering my Q! Love you, boo!
October 22nd, 2009 at 10:15 pm
I have also sparked up the microwave – but with a packet of nutella (foil covered). you’re not alone.
Love the new hair color! And the gorge photos of pumpkin oats. TGIF! tomorrow will be better than today
October 22nd, 2009 at 10:16 pm
where do you get pumpkin spice tea? it sounds delish!
October 22nd, 2009 at 10:22 pm
sorry about your not-so-great day! but whoa, your oats look too good.
love the fall-sh locks! and the insightful commentary
October 22nd, 2009 at 10:33 pm
yay! loved it
thank you for answering all my questions! Ack, I just wrote on someone’s blog that I wished Ben and Jerry’s would sponsor me to live off ice cream for a month to raise money for something. Chubby Hubby all the way! YEAH!
I wanted to be a doctor too then ended up in marketing/communications. Still kind of want to be a doctor but word on the street is that it’s not actually LIKE ‘Scrubs’. I did not realise this
Boo.
No books have changed my life in a big way either. Though dictionaries have come in handy, as have phone books. Pumpkin oats, overnight oats…hell yeah. And muffins. I like books I can pick up and open at any page and just read a ‘section’- I used to read a LOT but now have the concentration span of a goldfish. Scrap that- a dead goldfish. Currently reading “Mindf****” and “1001 Of the Dumbest Things Ever Said”. My dad is an English teach…I am sure he is very proud.
I eat at 5:30 too though feeling VERY European right now because in Spain, that’s 9:30 at night…ole, and all that jazz. Just hand me the paella
October 22nd, 2009 at 10:39 pm
LOVE seeing (this time in the light)
you are so CUTE HOLLY! I love your facial expresssions! and all your q n a!
THIS brightened MY evening and now I am off to go find some non pumkin green tea and knit!
Happy Thursday
xxxo
October 22nd, 2009 at 10:41 pm
I LOVE YOU! AND YOUR VLOGS!!!
This is getting really long, and I have to go to bed, but LOVE YOU!
October 22nd, 2009 at 10:42 pm
PS: And your hair color!
October 22nd, 2009 at 10:42 pm
haha “its home-y”
LOVES! you are too cute, and your hair is adorable, too.
October 22nd, 2009 at 11:31 pm
What a bummer way to start the day! At least your eats today made up for it. Unfortunately can’t watch the vlog yet–roomie’s sleeping…on the to-do list for tomorrow:)
October 22nd, 2009 at 11:52 pm
I feel ya on making sure no PB was hurt. Totally more important than the fire.
October 23rd, 2009 at 12:01 am
Also, I just have to say that how have I not been reading your blog. Not only are you hilarious, but we are so similar. I love ice cream and I’m living abroad in Japan right now teaching English. Holla!
October 23rd, 2009 at 12:09 am
You are so funny and cute. Be my friend, be my friend!!! Plus we both have such fantastic fall hair
October 23rd, 2009 at 12:22 am
i love brussels sprouts, you are my new bff with all those b.s.!
October 23rd, 2009 at 5:11 am
ouch. that is a rough day. your oatmeal looks incredible, considering all the problems it caused!
loved the vlog, i laughed out loud!
October 23rd, 2009 at 6:14 am
LOVE the video Holly! Ahh, too many things to comment on
I guess first, I love your thoughts on blog reading! I do the same, have a handful I read everyday then have a bunch bookmarked that I peruse through as time allows throughout the week. I’m not good at skimming, so I like to read every blog carefully and give thoughtful feedback. I also love your response to what you would do if you couldn’t run. So many people would say it’s the end of the world – but you’re so positive about it! There ARE tons of other things you could do 
Love the hair colour! Dark brown/auburn is THE colour to go with this fall
Hopefully your Friday works out much better for ya! xo
October 23rd, 2009 at 6:43 am
Fun! I am super grandma, in that I eat around 5 every day and am usually in bed by 10:30. With that said, I always have a huge snack at night, so rock on.
Sorry about the craptastic day, but it can only get better. At least you can return to your fabulous blog and feel the love from your virtual foodie friends
October 23rd, 2009 at 7:11 am
aw holly i hope today is a better day for you than yesterday! I am exactly like you- when Im in the dumps I am very quiet and to myself- and also like to eat candy/icecream/junk
haha despite the pb/pumpkin (heck yes libbys! only way to go haha) mishap… the oats look delishhhh
October 23rd, 2009 at 7:21 am
I’ve done that with a PB&Co jar before! Except I was determined to get my oats in a jar and finally got the aluminum off…then the jar melted.
I am feeling you on the not so hot morning btw.
Here’s to a happy rest of your Friday!
October 23rd, 2009 at 7:23 am
Great vlog numero dos.
I really do think auburn hair colored girls have more fun!!! Kick up your heels sista, you are about to have a blast!!
October 23rd, 2009 at 8:16 am
there are some days where it just seems to make more sense to climb back in bed. On the plus side? your hair looks great!
October 23rd, 2009 at 8:20 am
Hope your day is better today sweet pea! You are beautiful
xoxo
October 23rd, 2009 at 8:23 am
Hey Holly, I am back in the blog world. I missed your blog. Your vblog is amazing! You are absolutely a natural! Your greek yogurt looks amazing. I am going to try it.
It felt like home pushing your blog button. Love love!
October 23rd, 2009 at 8:43 am
Hahaha! Thanks for the shout out
As I was reading your morning bumps in the road, I was thinking, “Wow! A lot of swear words would be FLYING out of my mouth!”
LOVEEEEE the hair! I’m a grandma with my dinner time as well – a girl’s gotta eat!!
HAPPY FRIDAY, MY DEAR!!
October 23rd, 2009 at 9:05 am
Sorry about your bad day
Thanks for stopping by my blog today, now I have found yours
October 23rd, 2009 at 9:14 am
Ugh – sounds like a rough morning. I hate morning fails because it really sets the tone for the rest of the day. Although I’m sure some stuffed squash and roasted brussels sprouts would be enough to perk me up!
Hope you’re Friday morning went a bit smoother!
October 23rd, 2009 at 9:27 am
Gotta love days like that. I’ve done ALL of those things (once set a travel coffee mug on fire in the micro. Never thought to put pb jar in there though… totally doing that! MINUS the foil
) before but all in one day? I’d be grouching and grumbling for sure. Despite the icky day though, the EATS were incred, which clearly makes everything better!
I’m a dinner grannie too, I always eat early! Sometimes I’ve got my dinner nearly on the plate by 5. I like dinner, I just can’t wait for it sometimes!
Books are great but they don’t really change my life either, at least I haven’t found one yet. We can be fellow “nonintellectuals” and revel in life changing foods instead.
Your hand gestures made my morning. Hilarious. And the hair colour is lovely!
October 23rd, 2009 at 9:31 am
Yikes, it really was “one of those days”. At least your eats looked spectacular even if messy. Have a better today!
October 23rd, 2009 at 9:36 am
Oh no, the fire in the microwave sounds scary! I’ve had that sort of thing happen before where a teeny bi of foil makes a HUGE zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzap spark. haha. Sorry about the rough morning, but those oats do look fabulous
Hope your Friday is going better!
October 23rd, 2009 at 10:18 am
Ohh! Well atleast today is Friday. Feel better, love! I love cereal and all breakfast foods and sometimes I’m tempted to just make it a breakfast day lol. Oh! And don’t let the pumpkin = fruit throw you off lol. We can still pretend it’s one of those limbo land foods “what is it?”
What’d you stuff in your acorn squash? I have a white acorn squash and I’m rounding up ideas
October 23rd, 2009 at 10:30 am
Your video will not load for me…tear! Stuffed squash + brussels= two of my favorite things! yummmmmm. Happy 6 month blog birthday
October 23rd, 2009 at 11:08 am
You are so fabulous! Love love loved the vlog
And thanks for stopping by my blog– I ADORE finding other people who’ve studied in London and can shed some light on my trip 
I haven’t yet decided how I’m going to work blogging + my semester abroad but I know for sure I’m going to be blogging it somewhere!
October 23rd, 2009 at 11:25 am
you are the best vlogger ever! i love it!
amen about the blog reading/commenting. there’s a lot of pressure to read and comment on a million blogs and i don’t know how anyone has that much time! it’s a struggle to fit 20 in! (obvi as i’m behind in commenting!)
yay reddish brown hair! so pretty!
oh and i’m super jealous of all your pb&co flavors! yum yum yum.
October 23rd, 2009 at 11:29 am
the world obvi just didn’t like us, or breakfast, on thursday. Hopefully friday is better for morning fails!
bah! I’m in starbies and can’t watch the vid right now – putting that on my to do list for later
Love you!
October 23rd, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Sorry about your day, hopefully today will be better! (Yay, it’s Friday!) Love your hair color!
October 23rd, 2009 at 12:23 pm
I hate days like that, i’m sorry girl! Come to my casa i’ll make us some tea and we can hang!
October 23rd, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Boo to all those Fails.
Every day is a new day though, with the possibility of being fabulous!
October 23rd, 2009 at 12:52 pm
I hate days like that, sorry girl.
I am a total grandma too! I always eat early.
October 23rd, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Hey girl! Sorry about the fails! I hate crap mornings like that
I’m glad your day got better though, and mine is certainly fantastic now after watching that VLOG! LOOOOOOVE YOU. Seriously watching your vids makes me feel like I know ya! And reminds me that you’re one cool ass chick!
October 23rd, 2009 at 2:39 pm
LOVE the vlog! Perfect preview for meeting you!!!
October 23rd, 2009 at 2:55 pm
aw, hon, at least you can FIND mighty maple? : )
I’m SO sad you didn’t win, too. I thought for sure you’d be in it – we will definitely meet, though! count on it.
Hope today is better – it’s FRIDAY!!!
October 23rd, 2009 at 3:45 pm
love your video! I wish I had curly hair like you
I must try this mighty maple pb!!!
October 23rd, 2009 at 4:43 pm
LOL I love you!!! Your finger motions “I don’t know what this is….” *weird sound*. haha.
October 23rd, 2009 at 4:52 pm
i can confirm Holly’s love for ice cream… one time in seattle she ate it for EVERY meal.. seriously what was the oreo shake with gummy worms in it called? is this how we learned about suppositories?
and I appreciate the shoutout to your europe trip..perhaps a video blog of our “near death” alps story could inspire people? yeah maybe not.
love you
October 23rd, 2009 at 6:35 pm
totally just bookmarked this page for that delicious oat combo!! never would have thought that pumpkin and pb mixed well together…
October 23rd, 2009 at 6:36 pm
re-confirmed: you are fantastic. maybe even more fantastic than ice cream… maybe.
October 23rd, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Peeps we must all go to Foodbuzz and vote for Holly. She is on the list of “What blogger would you most like to take to dinner?
How exciting!!!! Besides the fact that I believe one day I will get to take Holly to dinner, :0), we should all support our now famous blogging friend!!!! Wow! You have come a long way quickly my everything wonderful friend!
October 23rd, 2009 at 10:04 pm
24 hours later and I’m finally watching this – I feel like I’m sitting here having a totally normal chat with you. Vlogging comes so naturally to you – you still continue to rock my world Holly girl!
October 23rd, 2009 at 10:50 pm
Whoa, badass curls!
Haha, I hate those mornings when you just want to bawl “FML!!!!!”
But then the evenings of win seem even better!
October 24th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
i feel the need to tell you that your eyelashes are BEAUTIFUL! they are so long!
October 25th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Need to make the homemade Greek A SAP!!
You are so cute! I love it. Great Vlog!
~Justine
October 26th, 2009 at 7:21 am
[...] Stuffed Acorn Squash by the Healthy Everythingtarian – The squash photo is money! I just wish there was a recipe to go along with it. [...]
October 29th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
LOVE THE VLOG! You totally remind me of some of my friends! Slowly catching up…are you heading to SF??
October 31st, 2009 at 5:28 am
haha i have been saving this video in my google reader FOREVAHHHHHHHHHH
finally had time to appreciate what is the healthy everythingtarian. i loved itttttttttttttttt. Also don’t think I have a book that has “changed my life”.
LOVE U
October 31st, 2009 at 9:01 am
Aiii I can’t believe I didn’t see this until now!!! Yayyy thank you for answering my question
I need to try not snacking after din.
I totally hear you on feeling pressure from blog reading. I go in and out in phases – some days I will read a ton and then sometimes I go a few days (or a week) without reading any at all.
Hahaha… cinnamon on everything. And ice cream for everything.
Love the hair (though it’s hard to see in the light).