Back from a Holiday Hiatus
I had a glorious 5 day weekend complete with all the excitement and anticipation of Christmas. Matt and I were lucky enough to be off the hook for any Christmas breakfast get-togethers, so we just slept in and enjoyed the morning to ourselves.We did attend 2 Christmas dinners and a Christmas Eve cocktail event. Lots of food. Lots of drink. Lots of family. Lots of gifts.
Now I’m back in the usual swing of things, that is, for the next 2 days until New Year’s. Matt and I are going to be hosting a New Year’s Eve wine and cheese at our place. I’m baking fresh crackers for the event and they’re in the oven as we speak! (More on those another time)
Now that I’m back at the (oh so quiet) cubicle farm I’m getting back into the swing of things with my eating and I’m actually getting dressed in the morning rather than just bumming around in PJs. I’m slowly easing my way into getting comfortable in my body again.
In Fitness, I hit the gym this afternoon for a lower body workout at the gym. In and out in 45 minutes. My legs were nice and loose after doing some Bryan Kest yoga with my friend Sarah last night which helped, but still a bit sore from a 6 mile run yesterday and an 8 mile run (8 miles!! Wahoo!) on Monday.
In Fashion, this morning I resisted the urge to just throw on a frumpy sweater and embraced a tailored blazer. I’m digging the blazers because I think they can be pretty figure flattering. Does my outfit today even match? If not, I’ll blame the fact that I did get dressed in the dark. Seriously.
In Food, I chowed down on some leftover pureed rutabaga for breakfast. Not quite the same without the caramelized onions, but the warm and creaminess made a good breakfast.
Lunch was kippered herring, a pear with peanut butter, and some soup that I threw together with arame and maitake mushrooms in homemade veggie broth.
Dinner was scavenged at my dad and nonna’s place. Some hummus with pita and carrots, some leftover Chinese, a banana. I did find this winner. I think they were a Christmas gift to my dad.
Candied Chestnuts! Has anyone ever had these? They’re delicious. Soft, nutty, and very sweet. Mmmm… I ate 2 too many 
They made me happy.
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Ohh I can’t wait for the cracker recipe!
Welcome back
I love the blazer look too! I always throw a hoodie on and call it my outfit, but the blazer is such a nice way to look tailored and put together without too much fuss. Love it.
I love blazers. I recently took mine in to the local tailor’s to have taken in a bit. I find it’s an easy way to instantly dress up an outfit (that, and a bit of bling.) Also really like dress shirts with sweater vests (with a blazer over top) or a dress shirt with a cardigan over top, cinched with a belt. I recently bought a sweater from Banana that has a bit of ruffle at the neckline and really takes things up a notch.
Thanks for the yoga. OMG was so sore yesterday, especially my lower abs. See you tomorrow!
I also like Dress Shirt + Sweater Vest + Blazer but sometimes wonder if it’s too androgynous. I feel it looks a lot like Ellen Degeneres’ wardrobe.
Ohhh thats awesome you guys are throwing a wine and cheese party for New Years.. even more awesome that you’re going to have HOMEMADE crackers!! can’t wait to hear all about it!
Welcome back! Can’t wait to see the pics from this New Years party – sounds very classy!
I guess I’d better remember to take some pictures then, eh?
It doesn’t have to “match” it just has to “go” together. And it does! Cute jacket!
Nice job on your long runs! Do you have your training schedule posted anywhere? I’m having a really tough time creating one for a 12k.
I love the outfit today! And so glad you had a relaxing Christmas. Next year I really don’t want to travel. Like you, I want to lay in bed Christmas morning and just take it all in…not spend the time on the snowy roads with everything being packed and repacked into the car, dog included. Oy. I can’t wait to hear about these homemade crackers…they sound awesome!
P.S. The blog looks fabulous!
Thanks!