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 😀
I take selfies in the elevator all the time, but mine aren’t as clear as yours. 🙂
Have so much fun at Disney! So jealous! I’m desperate for some heat and sunshine.
YAY for lots of snowboarding!!! Totally jealous. Also totally jealous about your Disneyland trip!!! WHAT UP!!
Ahh! So fun that you’re going to Disneyland!
I guess I’m in sort of the opposite situation as you, because I just blogged about a bunch of goodies that my parents just brought back from CANADA. And you’re not going to believe this, but I still haven’t tried Chipotle yet. There’s one near me, so I don’t know why I haven’t taken advantage of it yet! It’s like I’m not American. 😉
Gahh if I didn’t have school I would go to Blends Retreat! Darnit.
YOUR GOING TO DISNEY! I don’t have a face that shows my happiness for you and the jealousy I feel. Oh lady you and your mom are going to have so much fun!! I’m so excited for you!!
Ok.. now I’m going back up to read the rest of your post.. I just couldn’t help myself to quickly scroll down and write while excited. 🙂
Awwr too sweet! Thanks, girl <3
That is so fun that you are going to be in my neck of the woods! I’ve actually only been to Disneyland twice but it really is a magical place. I need to get an annual pass one of these years so I can just go whenever!
I think it is entirely 100% Okay for you to be equally excited for Chipotle because it is so hard for you to find a place that makes you feel comfortable with your allergies!
Gosh, Utah is so beautiful. I’d love to go. Have fun!
Lucky you! I am happy you get to spend a vacation with your mama! That is priceless. 🙂
My random thought is that I am enjoying a few more moments of quiet before I need to wake my toddler to pick up my five yr old from preschool. Ahhh. Soaking it in…
can i come? no really. I need disney and chipotle. You will love chipotle. LIKE A LOT!
I already love Chipotle a lot <3 <3 And are you coming to Blend?!?
i sure am!! you better be. Maybe chipotle can sponsor you. hehe
So…I linked up twice. Because I was already linking up Tuesday’s post, then today’s seemed to fit AND reminded me of you! 🙂
YAY for coming to Disneyland!! LA has been having some gorgeous weather lately, so hopefully our weather perks you up. Although, it might just depress you even more when you have to go back to your snow filled home. But hey, at least your home doesn’t have the traffic that LA does am I right? 😉
And seriously, I live RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET from a whole foods, and I never go. Its just too much. I cant stick to my list, I buy too many unnecessary (ok not totally unnecessary!) things and go wayyyyy over my budget!
And I just had Chipotle last night <3<3<3
Look at all of these link-ups lady!!! I’m so proud of you for starting something great 😀
And I guess I lost on the Disney get-a-way but you are SO lucky to be going to (one of) the happiest places on Earth… As well as the other happiest place on Earth: Park City!!!
Oh how I wish I could afford it. You’re going to have a blast!!!
I live in LA (Santa Monica) and know some great health foodie places if you have any desire to have a blogger lunch/coffee/tea date! On another note, I love those Dr. Kracker crisps! Pumpkin seeds and cheddar is such an awesome combo. Seedy crackers are the best.
I was really hoping to do some kind of a blogger meet up while I was there, but I’m honestly not sure our schedule will allow for much free time. If anything, I could always send you an e-mail outta the blue? 🙂
Dammit Blend, why can’t you come to the East Coast?! OK I think all the founders are located out West there so I guess that’s a good reason. BUT BARELY.
I have a box of the pumpkin Dr. Krackers in my pantry! Been waiting to open them til after I finish some other snacks. How are they?! AMAZING? I bet. I want to make squash bisque and dip them into it. Ooooh yes.
I totally know what it’s like to have those places you HAVE to visit on vacation. I have plenty back in Florida. Funny for me I never go to Chipotle because we have them everywhere here now but back when we didn’t and the first one opened, I waited in a HUGE line to have some! I’m having Whole Foods for din tonight and will appreciate it extra, in your honor.
I agree, we need a whole foods/trader joes, something like that up here! I went to Superstore the other day and actually found a few things that I would have swore would have never been marketed up here – some jerky from a very small company and a jar of cookie butter — shouldn’t have gotten the cookie butter but holy wow that stuff is good.
Can I just say that your TOLs are growing so fast! Hindsight is always 20/20 but I think we were all wanting you to do the link up way way earlier!!
Can you believe that I honestly never thought anything would become of it? 😯
I am so excited that you are planning on going to Blend! I am looking for carmates to drive from Denver, so kudos to definitely planning to fly because I know that’s not cheap. I am excited to meet you in person, and will always hook you up with Justin’s if you run out of your well planned out supply 🙂
Woo! It’ll be great to see you there, girl! 😀
You don’t have a Whole Foods or Chipotle in your city?!?! Girl, you need to move to Toronto! I just had Chipotle on the weekend!
Take me with you to Disney!!!!!!
You picked the right time to come to SoCal! We’ve had nothing but perfect (although dry) 70 degree weather all winter (I actually typed summer first because that’s what it has felt like) long. It makes me wonder what kind of summer we’ll have though. Anyway, have fun at Disney, and make sure you try In and Out Burger and Wahoos! They have one in Costa Mesa which is close by Anaheim.
BTW there is a whole foods less than a mile from my house. It’s kind of scary how tempting it is to go there all the time but my paycheck would hate me. 🙂
Just had my first whole foods experience yesterday.. WOW!!
If you need a travel buddy for blend I’m really wanting to go as well. The highlights from last year look amazing 🙂
I’d definitely be down for that!
Awesome! Keep in touch 🙂
You KNOW how I feel about #4! 😉 You most definitely NEED to buy at least 10 jars ;).
Oh man I’m jealous of your CA trip! It’s so unseasonably cold here that I want to get away so badly!
Sounds like a fun trip! I am glad you’ll get to replenish your AB supply. Better bring lots of MONEY too because that much Justin’s will cost you!
I’ve been to Disney World a million times, but never to Disneyland. Now, whenever I think of Disneyland, I think of “Saving Mr. Banks.” Did you see that?
I haven’t, but I’ve heard good things! And I’ve always wanted to go to Disney World… it’s a little far away though 🙁
Disneyland is fun! It seems so weird to be in the middle of the park when urban L.A/Anaheim is surrounding you. When I was there, I definitely felt like the hustle and bustle of that massive city was left behind.
Totally agree about the Canadian foodie wasteland comment – I go crazy on American food when I go to the States. Chiptole, just your average Mexican restaurants, Cheesecake factory, Chobani yoghurts, Trader Joes, etc. etc. etc.
I’ve never been to Disney Land but I live an hour from Disney World and will be there next month 🙂
Have fun in Disneyland!! I’m going for the first time in August and I can’t wait! So excited to hear all about your trip 🙂
I feel kind of bad that you can’t shop at Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods to pick up your favorite things or even the new things we United States people talk about so often. This would really bother me. I am super excited for you to get to Disney Land though this weekend and have a chance to not only enjoy a vacation at the happiest place on earth but pick up the necessities.
how exciting both for Disney and Blend…
That’s awesome that you’re going to Disneyland! It’s been years, yearsss, since I’ve been to any Disney park. When I was younger we did a 2-week trip up and down the California coast… One day I’d LOVE to do it again!
BLEND 2014!! I plan on going this year, last year I found out about it when everyone was already there, womp womp.
Have a blast in Disneyland! Make sure you try the apple pie caramel apple. It’s covered it caramel, white chocolate, and apple pie strussel-ish stuff.
I had 2 in the matter of 4 hours in-between riding the tea cups haha, you’ll love it!
It’s s exciting you’re going to Disneyland!! Stop at Mall of America slash my place on the way?? 😉
I have been going back and forth on whether I should go to Blend…I always seem to end up with some form of elevation sickness that gives me a headache or makes me super groggy so if I wanted to actually ENJOY myself I’d have to go a day or two early…moneymoneymoney. Plus the money factor. 😉 But obviously now that I know you’re going, I’m reconsidering. 😉
All I know is that I’ve regretted not going every time I opted out of it in the past, and I don’t want to make the same mistake again!
Ahhh!!! I want to go to Disney. I was in Disney World last year for my birthday, and I’m aching to go back. Hope you have a blast!
And for the record, I live in the States, but my city is lacking a Chipotle and Wholefoods, though they’re opening in April 2014 & 2015, respectively. Thank goodness we have Moe’s & The Fresh Market already (which are similar but bit quite as good IMO).
Happy Thursday!
Yay for DisneyLand!! It’s been so long since I’ve been there, I’m hoping you take lots of picture so I can live through them haha. And yum, Puffins are just toooo gooood! Especially when you mix the cinnamon with the peanut butter ones! Hmmmmm well I don’t know how many you go through each month, but I go through a jar a month of almond butter, so I’d say 6-12 jars 🙂
Sounds about right to me!
Whoo-hoo, so awesome that you’re going to CA & Disney!!! I’m so envious of your CA trip, love that state!!! I love going to Whole Foods when I have the opportunity too, so I’m excited for you to be able to stock up on your foodie goodies & that almond butter. 🙂
OMG…so jealous of your trip to Disneyland!!! I hope you have a fabulous time!
I really need to look into Blend. I have yet to meet any bloggers face to face and I’d love to meet everybody. This seems like the perfect opportunity to do that! Plus, it just sounds like a total blast!
OMG, California!!! I’m obviously super jealous 🙂 Have so much fun!!! And yay for blend! I’m still on the fence since it is in the same place as last year and SLC is not cheap to fly into but we will see 🙂
ERMAGHERDDDDD DISNEYLAND. Why didn’t you share this with me?!? Where was my invite?!?! Fail spoons.
On another note, I tried to swallow my iron pill while chewing gum yesterday so it sounds like we discovered the same thing. Lost the gum and the pill 🙁
Ahhhh I want to go to Blend so badly. The price for the retreat itself isn’t bad but… gosh the plane tickets. I don’t know if I should try to save money for that or all of the other trips I want to take. So difficult.
I knew you were going to say you were going to Disneyland! I hope you have a great time and give Mickey a big old kiss for me!
Would it be horrible of me to try and influence your decision from now until June? 😛