Why Do Weekends End?

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I just want one more day.

This past weekend was pretty tame and I enjoyed every minute of it. I’m starting to prefer nights in. What has become of me? I’m 27 1/2 acting like I’m 54. I say that today, and watch, next weekend I’ll be all over the place again.

Despite my “AARP status”, as my friend Justin called it when I strayed away from the bar scene on Saturday, I had plenty of fun. I read three books, spent time in the sunshine, worked out both days, and ate good food.

READ. I went to the library and did the same thing I always do. I pile as many books in my left arm as I possibly can, browse all the aisles until I’ve had a mini bicep workout, and then decide to check out before my arm falls off. This visit I came home with:

Hmmm. I like food, grammar, and things that are awesome. Shocking. I tore through The Book of Awesome first, then Food Matters (read this!), and then perused the Greek cookbook.

SHOP. A visit to Ann Taylor left me with two purchases:image

That picture doesn’t show it all, so here’s a pic I sent for a friend’s approval:IMAG1659

and this:image

Whoa, mama.

WORK OUT: I revisited this workout.

I completed it 3x as is, then 1x doubling the reps. Doubling the reps makes it so much better of a workout.  I love knowing that I did 100 pushups. My fave.

One of the trainers gave me this bracelet. Hideous colors, but I like representing. :) IMAG1641

EAT: On Sunday, I ate at The Macintosh for the first time. I’ve been there plenty of times for drinks, but never to eat. I have read many excellent reviews, so I suggested to my friend Logan that we go for brunch. For the first time ever, I had rabbit. Yep, you read that right. Little Peter Cottontail was in my gratin dish.

Sweet Potato & Rabbit Hash, Arugula, Poached Eggs 12IMAG1649

I loved every bite and was thankful for the aforementioned pushups.

I also scored a little plate of their homemade pickles from one of the bartenders.IMAG1652

Have I ever mentioned how great their bar staff is? They are wonderful! They’re friendly, creative, and always seem to know a good drink for you. Go see them!

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See you tomorrow with a delicious and super clean recipe!

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  • itzyskitchen

    Ow- that brunch looks yummy. Adding it to the list of must tries. Where are your jeans from? I need to go jean shopping. Bahhhh

    • Brittany Dahn

      I agree about the brunch…looks SO good! 

    • http://www.hungrymeetshealthy.com/ Christina

      hmm those ones are from Banana Republic, but i usually wear The Stilt by Adriano Goldschmied :)

  • Emily

    mehhhhhh I had rabbit on Thanksgiving! My cousin is a chef and decided to whip it up as an appetizer, you know, really casual……………..
    LOVE your Anne outfit! Very nautical/springish/cute/ohmygoshiwantone

  • http://onehealthymunchkin.blogspot.com/ Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin

    I’ve never read any of Mark Bittman’s books or tried out his cookbooks, but I’ve been meaning to!

    That leather jacket is HOT! Love it!

  • http://twitter.com/bodingzhang Boding Zhang

    I like your Waldo shirt. That brunch looks delicious.

    • http://www.hungrymeetshealthy.com/ Christina

      well, i figure it’s a great way to spot me. bc how often are you like “X WHERE ARE YOU??” haha

      • http://twitter.com/bodingzhang Boding Zhang

        Where’s XO. I just bought a new camera, let’s play that this weekend. Now you just need a Carmen SanDiego jacket.

        • http://www.hungrymeetshealthy.com/ Christina

          i need a GPS jacket.

  • nicole

    horizontal stripes look good on you, lucky!

  • http://www.icouldbeordinary.com amanda

    stop. you read THREE books over the weekend??

    i loveeee relaxing weekends. i’m 27 going on 60. no big, no big.

  • http://www.lauralikesdesign.com/blog LauraLikesDesign

    Ann Taylor is one of my favorite stores, well, okay, after Target. I also like BR and The Limited. Such cute clothes! That striped shirt is adorable and you pull off the skinny jeans look really well! How tall are you? 

    Now I forgot what I was going to comment about. Oh yeah, that book. I want to read that Awesome book–sounds like a winner! 

    Don’t feel bad about going to the library–I went last week and checked out kid’s books for illustration inspiration. I felt like a creeper since I was browsing picture books without pushing a stroller through the aisles. 

    I will be doing that workout soon to help switch things up.

    When are you moving to Minneapolis so we can be real friends?

    Have a great day!

    • http://www.hungrymeetshealthy.com/ Christina

      thanks!! i’m 5’2”. ahhhh i don’t know if i could handle the arctic chill of MN!!

      • http://www.lauralikesdesign.com/blog LauraLikesDesign

        Hmm maybe I could give the skinny jeans a try then! I always felt like they wouldn’t look good on me with my short body–I’m 5’2.5″

        It’s going to be 46 degrees today! Fun in the sun. hahaha.
        Maybe sometime in my life I can make it out to Charleston! I’ve heard it is nice there!

        • http://www.hungrymeetshealthy.com/ Christina

          Oh I definitely think you could. It’s all I wear!

          Yes, you should definitely visit Charleston. It’s so pretty..and WARM! 72 today!

  • http://indulgeinspireimbibe.blogspot.com/ Daisy

    i always wish we had three day weekends. wheres the fairness in only giving us two?

  • http://www.icouldbeordinary.com amanda

    stop. you read THREE books over the weekend??

    i loveeee relaxing weekends. i’m 27 going on 60. no big, no big.

  • LowcountryGmCock

    You totally look like you’re concentrating too hard while taking that picture of your Waldo/pirate shirt.  You need an eye patch and a hook.  Arggghhh

    • http://www.hungrymeetshealthy.com/ Christina

      i look asian.

      • LowcountryGmCock

        blonde asian!  hahaha

  • Holly

    I always love your book recommendations. I have read several that you have talked about on here. Did you ever read Violets of March? I’m reading it now & love it! Can’t put it down.

    • http://www.hungrymeetshealthy.com/ Christina

      noooo, i haven’t. let me go reserve that at the library!!

  • Livefortherun

    The Book of Awesome, that’s a keeper. I say, love the top! I take photos all the time now in dressing rooms — finally learned to keep the click sound off so nobody knows there is a creeper next door. 

    • http://www.hungrymeetshealthy.com/ Christina

      hahah, same here!!

  • Claire Cilip

    OBSESSED with the jacket pictured above. Sigh, it was probably expensive and I’m broke so I will live vicariously through you. Love the work-out, did you get it off Pinterest!? Totally following anything you say you do because your bod is redic. Happy Tuesday Twinie!

    http://www.dine-and-dash.com

    • http://www.hungrymeetshealthy.com/ Christina

      i’m emailing you about this right now!!

  • http://blueeyedbarbie.blogspot.com/ Sarah

    oh my word. i didnt even know places had rabbit on the menu!