Hello, dear bloggies! I’m back, and how I’ve missed you! This past week has been crazy, but amazing. Between my brother’s wedding, a trip to Cape Cod and coming to NYC to support Caitlin on the Today Show, I decided to take a little break from the computer. It was great, but I have a lot to share!
I’ll start with the most recent: the Today Show this morning!
I got into NYC from the cape late last night, so waking up at 5:30 was a little rough, though I couldn’t wait to get to see everyone at Rockefeller Center! I had a bowl of Kashi GoLean with frozen blackberries and almond milk for breakfast (it’s been a week since I had cereal, can you believe?!):
By the time I got to midtown at 6:30, a group of bloggers was already assembled. Despite security taking a few of our signs (they claimed that there were too many repeat posters), we staked out a prime piece of real estate at the corner of the barricades. I’ve always sworn I would never go to something as touristy as the Today Show, but it ended up being a ton of fun!
Bloggers
The two Rebeccas with their signs
Al Roker doing the weather
Me with Theodora from Losing Weight in the City
Caitlin was on at 10:30 and did an amazing job talking to Meredith. At the end of the segment, the crew outside focused in on our group- I’m pretty sure Sabrina got a close-up with her sign!
Representing Philly!
After the show, we all headed to Au Bon Pain. Since I was still pretty full from my cereal, I just had some pineapple chunks:
It was so great to get to know so many new bloggers! During breakfast we found out that the Operation Beautiful site actually crashed due to the amount of views, and that Caitlin’s book reached the top 1000 sellers on Amazon. So awesome, congrats to Caitlin!
After the show, I headed to the gym for a much needed workout. It’s been nearly a week since I had a good sweat sesh! I did half an hour of super intense intervals, followed by half an hour of free weights. It felt goooood J
The heat and humidity in the city definitely have a huge effect on my appetite, so I wasn’t too hungry for lunch. I stuck to some vegan tofu salad, a ton of sliced strawberries, and some peanut butter Puffins in almond milk.
Stay tuned for recaps from the past week!
Do you ever take a total break from the computer? I’m positively addicted when I’m at home, so it was definitely freeing not to have the internet for a few days.
Did you watch the Operation Beautiful segment this morning? What did you think?
34 comments:
ahh i read your tweets this morning! i bet being thre in NYC was so much fun! thast great you had such an aamzing support group there for caitlin!!!
congrats again to your brother and the wedding!!!
YES! i watched and I thought it was so inspiring, it gave me chills!!
oh, how i'd love to be in NYC with all the other bloggers! maybe someday...
i didn't even know it was coming on but i just happened to be watching the today show so YES i did! it was a very pleasant surprise and a great start to my morning, i must say
I took a break on my vacation this June. It was nice. Although I did miss it.
And I really wish I could have been there. I bet it was an amazing experience.
PS - I'm still bummed I won't have the time to meet you this weekend! :(
i bet that was really powerful! sorry i missed it :( I love the mission!
I'm so jealous of all the bloggers who got to actually be there! I'm sure it was so much fun!!
Welcome back!
I had such a great time this morning, even if it was a wee bit early! Meeting new friends has become one of my favorite things about blogging.
Can't wait to see more pics from the weekend.
Oh, and my appetite is totally thrown off right now too. I can only seem to eat smoothies. Weird. But I'm not complaining. Especially since they usually involve pb and chocolate, lol!
Sadly, I didn't watch Operation Beautiful, but I am sure that I can find a link on Caitlin's blog. That is such a wonderful thing, and the amount of positive response that she has gotten is just incredible!
I'm glad that you had fun but even more glad that you're back! I think I even missed seeing your cereal-ha. I have only been to au bon pain once, but it was pretty yummy. :)
computer breaks are SO necessary! i try and take some r&r time away from the computer on the weekends especially because i'm around them all the time during the week :)
glad you had such a great time in the city!
I'm mad I missed the segment this morning! I was swamped in meetings, unfortunately. I've been on a bit of a computer break this week, too. No shame. :)
Looks like you had a fantastic time in the city this morning--I'm jealous!
Ah so fun! I couldn't go or watch because of work booo. I'll watch later though!
I missed you dearly!!!! I watched this morning and I was so proud of Caitlin, she did FANTASTIC!!! How sweet of you and other bloggers to be there to support her!!! I did See Sabrina on tv!!!!!!! Love the signs!!!!
It is great to take a break girl, we all need it sometimes! I cant wait to hear about your brothers wedding and see the pics! Love u!!!!!!!
Omgosh, so so jealous that you were at the taping this morning! I totally agree about the touristy thing and the Today show, I remember when I lived there I was like, ugh, no... even though I have gone lol :P But that would have been so much fun! Unfortunately I had to work, but I will definitely be watching the clip later on my computer!
I totally agree about the "disconnecting" thing too. Sometimes its. just. so. hard. to do! But I think, much needed sometimes. I disconnected for almost the entire week during my family reunion trip in Boston and it was... liberating, although, I did miss it!
Glad to have you back though, can't wait to hear the full recap!
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Yes!! It was a breath of fresh air! Your girls looked stunning! I see you are registered for Healthy Living Summit...see you there! Should be a fun day!
I definitely am a computer-aholic at home, too. But I am realizing now that it is important to unwind and take a break every now and then!
Looks like you are having a blast..I'm so happy for ya girlie!
That's amazing you got to see The Today Show! I was at work while it aired, so I watched it just now and thought Caitlin did an amazing job. I can't wait to go out and buy the book. I think it's great you took a break from the computer; we all need that once in awhile!
I'd be lying if I wasn't green in the face with jealousy right now! What an amazing experience and I am so glad you were able to share it with the rest of us! Caitlin and OB rocks!!
I did watch the Today show with Caitlin this morning. (I was almost late for my bootcamp class because I HAD to see it. :-)
Can't wait to hear more about your brother's wedding and your adventures over the past week. A blog break is a good thing occasionally!
Was so great to meet you! I think I need a nap now...
That's so cool that you went to support her!
That vegan tofu salad looks good, I always see the vegan "chicken" salad at Whole Foods and have been tempted to try it for awhile...
I take a break from the computer every weekend. It's nice to have some time away. As much as I love blogging, the weekends are my time off to just enjoy life.
I was working out when Caitlin came on the Today show...oh. my. god. I actually got a little choked up (on the Stairmaster, yes). It was incredible!
HI BEAUTIFUL!!!
Ahhhhh I missed you! Seriously it is SO nice to have time of of the computer. I am really finding myself less and less wanting to be on it. it is so freeing to be OFF of it!!! Good for you!
SO AMAZING you got to be at The Today Show to support Caitlin!!! I would have loved to be there!!
I think taking a few days off from blogging (and ALL technology!) every so often is amazing! I always come back feeling so rejuvenated :)
XOXOX
Laur
gaaahh I wish I could have been there today - freaking strep!! I miss your face! I checked out the segment online - it was really lovely.
It's sooo nice to take a break from the computer. I do at least once a week, and try for a longer period every couple of months. Unplug, reconnect to real life!!
Heyyy it seems like it's been so long since you last posted! I hope you had fun at your brother's wedding! :)
Breaks from the computer are so refreshing! I haven't taken one since I started blogging, but I used to be able to go for weeks at a time without really going on the internet!
Welcome back, girl! That's so awesome that you got to go support Caitlin in NYC. It must have been an amazing experience. I didn't get to watch her on TV, but I caught the clip of it and thought she did a fantastic job. I really hope that her message spreads, and that people change the way they see themselves, instead of trying to change themselves so they like what they see.
It's been a looooong while since i've taken a complete break from the computer, and I could definitely use one. I've tried to do it while I was at home, but I find that as long as a computer is around me, the temptation is there. I need a vacation or something ;)
I LOVE these pictures - so good to see you guys out there supporting her. And cute outfits and signs, ladies! :)
I didn't see the segment - boo - hopefully I can catch it online!
Only computer breaks are on the weekends! I took a break last week from noon Friday to 8 a.m. Monday - it was glorious!
Welcome back, Lori and I were talking about you early...where is Gabriela? haha we have missed you!
Yes we watched the Today Show, Caitlin did amazing!! And we saw you all on TV!!! So cool!!
I am addicted to computer too, but with my work it is sometimes hard to be on it all the time.
It is so worry-free not using the computer!! And sounds like you had an amazing week woo.
ooh that vegan tofu salad looks delish! please let me in on the recipe!!! :)
as for the computer, I am glued to mine too hahah. I know its bad, but I cant help it! so much interesting things to do, and I loveee to blog! :)
but I do notice when Im out all day, it is quite refreshing.
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CANT WAIT to hear wedding recaps!! :)
So great to meet you yesterday. I'll have to meet up with you sometime when I go down to Philly...my mom lives near there.
I missed you!! Even though I knew you were busy with weddings and all that stuff :)
I'm so jealous of your Today Show experience!! Maybe one of these days I'll be able to join you (wink wink!). Speaking of which, so far NO good on the job search front. Eek.
I'm going to bbm you right now about something, haha...
mmm Cape Cod is so gorgeous~
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