It’s Thursday, and you know what that means! 😀 😀 😀
1. You know that exciting news I mentioned at the end of yesterday’s post? Time to spill the beans… this girl’s going to Disneyland! 😀 😀 Come Saturday morning, I’ll be hopping on a plane bound for LAX and looking forward to enjoying 5 days in sunny California.
Here’s the story… My mom had a bunch of vacation days that she needed to use up before March, so about a month ago we started looking at a few places that we might want to take a quick trip to. We couldn’t really decide on a place to go, so when I got asked to write a post for Disney, I casually brought up the idea of going to Disneyland, not really thinking anyone would be too interested. Lo and behold, Mom loved the idea, and we ended up booking our trip that same day. Can.not.WAIT.
2. Is it sad that, as excited as I am to visit the Magic Kingdom, I’m almost equally as excited to go here?
(not here here, since that particular Chipotle is in Vegas, but I need a burrito bowl in my life)
3. … and here?…
(circa 2012)
4. What can I say? It’s not easy living up here in the foodie wasteland that is Canada (or anywhere that isn’t the States, for that matter). This is what I’m currently losing sleep over…
That would be my jar of Justin’s maple almond butter… or what’s left of it. I picked up a couple of jars the last time I was down in the States for HLS, and the only reason they’ve lasted this long is because I’ve been doing some serious rationing and rotating. You better believe that I’ll be travelling with a half-empty suitcase so that I can stock up on some of my favourite foods while I’m down there! How many jars of AB do you think I would need to last me for at least 6 months?..
5. In other grocery-related news, look what my snack tooth made me do…
Cinnamon Puffins — Enjoy Life crunchy rice cereal — Mediterranean Snacks cucumber dill baked lentil chips — Enjoy Life mountain mambo trail mix — Dr. Kracker pumpkin seed cheddar crispbread — Belsoy dark chocolate pudding
6. In other travel-related news, the dates and location were finally announced for Blend 2014, so Park City, Utah is where I’ll be from June 6-8 this year. After spending enough time kicking myself for not going in the past, I made it a point to attend this year, so if you need me, that’s where I’ll be.
7. As for where I’ve been… in the elevator taking selfies of myself in boarding gear snowboarding. Lots and lots of snowboarding…
The weather in these parts has been insanely warm for January (a few degrees above freezing), so I’ve been spending as much time on the hill as I can manage.
8. The only downside to all this boarding is the fact that my appetite has been out.of.control, which might partially explain #5… and the fact that half of the things in that haul are already gone. Oops? 😯
9. Some advice… DO NOT try to swallow vitamins while chewing gum. Trust me… just don’t do it.
10. DO share your random thoughts with me! It’s become one of the highlights of my Thursdays 😀
Wow so I’m further behind than I realized. Geesh, how did that happen?! I’ve missed your posts.
A Disney trip is the perfect fit for you, although by now you’ve come and gone, and I’m sure had a blast. Guess I’ll have to keep reading to find out.
Love the snacks.
Oh and I picked up a dry brush earlier this week and thought of you.
I’ve missed you lady! Where have you been!??!
I had stuff going on what seemed like every single day two weeks ago, then we went Buffalo to see my family and then I had the Hubby home and all to myself this past week so I took a blogging break. All good stuff, but I’m back now.
Ok…so I know the last time you asked, I was still on the fence, but I wanted you to know thaaaaaaaaaaaaat I’M GOING TO BLEND TOO!!!!! I just…I got to thinking and I don’t think I’ll be doing much on the traveling front this year so I figured I might as well “break the bank” with a trip to Utah! Plus, I just couldn’t live with myself knowing I had the chance to FINALLY meet you in person, and missed it! 😀 Can’t wait to meet you….and give you the biggest hug ever! Just don’t laugh if I start crying! 😉
YOU’RE GOING TO BLEND!!! OMG! Day.freaking.made
Lol at the swallowing vitamins whilst chewing gum.
I NEED to try some of Justin’s Almond Butter, buy it and get it shipped to Australia as it always sounds delicious!
Late comment as only now catching up on all my blog reading! Glad to hear you’ve been enjoying your snowboarding. As I said before have a great time!
I always look forward to reading your thoughts (I hope that doesn’t sound weird…). 😀
I am beyond jealous that you get to go to Disneyland! I have had such intense urges to go there. I know you’ll have an amazing time! I mean, who wouldn’t? I love it there! 🙂
No shame in being ready for Chipotle and Whole Foods. I love the burrito bowls and food, Good idea to bring half a suitcase! You’ll need it. 😉
Oh the sad view of the almost empty nut butter jar.. but the happy feeling of starting a new one!
Why are you so gorgeous? Answer me that please.
I hope you have safe travels and have the time of your life on vacation! 😀 <3
Awwr thank you for the sweet comment, Natalie <3 I hope you're having an awesome weekend!
Hello
Have fun in Disney.
I see that you like puffins as well. I love the peanut butter kind.
I used to buy it at trader joes when I went to the states. Now they sell it in
Canada (well at least in Toronto). At my local food store and whole foods. Now I would like to try the
Maple almond butter.
Have a great trip
I so wish I could join you in sunny CA! SO excited you will be at Blend… can’t wait to hug your neck! xoxo
Your trip is going to be so much fun! I have yet to venture over to Disneyland myself, so I’m looking forward to reading your thoughts on it! Are you a thrill ride fan? I used to be obsessed, but haven’t been on a roller coaster in ages!
All those snack options (more than half of which are in my pantry at the moment) are quite healthy so I don’t think you have to worry too much about a big appetite! Plus, snowboarding is a heck of a workout, so it makes sense. I LOVE lentil chips!
I really want to go to Blend as well, so if I can afford it I’m definitely going to try! I’ve only been doing this blogging thing for several months and I already feel like I know so many interesting people and would love to meet you all in person!
I can handle thrill rides in small doses — too many in a row and I start getting a little nauseous. And definitely try to hit up Blend! No better way to get involved in the community than to meet some of the lovely people in it 😀
AWWW so fun I hope you have the best time! Take lots of pictures for us! To be honest I have never been to Disney Land. All of those snacks look really good 😀
I’m planning to go to the Blend Retreat in June, too! I’m excited that we’ll be able to meet!!
Absolutely love “Thinking Out Loud” posts!
Disney sounds like a great time. My husband and I went to Disney World in FL for our 1 year anniversary and had a blast. Have a great time!
This weekend I’m hitting the slopes. I’ve been skiing a lot, but I’m attempting snowboarding for the first time. I’m so excited, but also scared. My biggest fear is getting off of the lift with my board. I can just picture me getting tangled up and face planting. 🙂 Any pointers for this newbie?
Eeee! You’re going to have an amazing time! 😀 Don’t be scared — they’ll stop the chairs if you do end up face planting 😉 My biggest tips would be to get a feel for moving on the board before you attempt to go downhill, start on smaller hills, keep your weight centred, and use your back foot to steer. It’s hard to teach boarding through words — just go out there and kick some butt 😀
Thank you! 🙂
You could always move to Vancouver. We’ve got a couple Whole Foods around town and a Chipotle downtown. And Whistler isn’t too far.
The only downside is the rain…Alberta weather is so much nicer. I miss the snow!
Uhh I am ridiculously jealous you were asked to write a post for Disney..BEST THING EVER. Even better is getting to GO TO DISNEY! I am so excited for that post!! I totally want to go to Blend…I should just…go. I literally just read a post before this one about how the blogger had never been to WF and was saying it’s too expensive and blah blah. I commented about my LOVE FOR THAT PLACE so I am glad to see some happy words about it! HAHA.
Yay for Disneyland & sunny Cali! I just stopped at the Whole Foods today in Maple Grove, MN before heading home to pick up lunch and it was the BEST idea ever! I am trying to decide if I should save up some money and attend Blend…I don’t know what to do! UT would be amazing & I could piggyback it (maybe) with seeing my good friend who goes to school out there!
You know I’m going to try to convince you to go so that we can -finally- actually say hello to each other this time! 😛 I do hear that Park City is gorgeous though…
You might just be successful… =) And YES, we do need to say hello. It’s going to be higher on my list since it is in Park City; I’ve always wanted to visit there!
That’s so exciting you’re going to Disney!! And Whole Foods, haha. I hope you get a picture with Mickey.
I really want to attend Blend this year but I’m not sure what the bank account will look like after the wedding. Hopefully we get a bunch of money as gifts so I can afford to come!
SO COOL that you’re going to Disney! Honestly, magic kingdom is my favorite. I would go there every year if I could! And I don’t blame you for bringing an extra suitcase for food… whole foods is seriously addicting. I almost went tonight for dinner but didn’t want to be in a car for any longer. Tomorrow.
That’s so awesome you’re going to Disneyland! Also, I’m jealous. I seriously can’t handle how cold it’s been here lately. I need to escape!
Canada’s food situation isn’t that bad if you live in the right spots. OBVIOUSLY you just need to move in with me and you’ll be within 30 minutes of both a Chipotle and a WF. 😉
Ahhhh I knnnnewwww it! I had a feeling you were going to come down here for Disneyland soon! Hmmmmmm is there a way a bunch of us Socal bloggers could meet up with you???!! If not, I totally understand….but that WOULD be marvelous. 😀 And I’m guessing you’d need to buy about 15 jars for 6 months! Er…maybe more?
I was really hoping to fit in some kind of blogger meet up, but I’m not sure our schedule will allow for it 🙁 If anything, I’ll be 100% sure to send you a shout out, though, ’cause it would be amazing to meet you!
Justin’s is SO EXPENSIVE. My parents told me to put it on my birthday list haha – they won’t pay $13 dollars a jar (wonder why? 😉 ) Sorry you are almost out ;(
Have an amazing time in Disney!
YAY! I’m so excited that you’ll be heading over here for Disneyland. I’m not going to lie, your body might go into shock from the weather change…I just went on a walk wearing yoga pants and a tank top and I was hot. Yes, in the middle of January. Unreal!
And I’ll take one of everything in your grocery haul. Please and thank you (:
Sounds blissful. And honestly… I have no idea what kind of clothes to pack 😯
I hope you bring an extra suitcase for all the food!