Hey guys! Thanks for all the comments welcoming me home last night…I’m glad I made it, because it sounds like we’re about to get pounded again! The snow started coming down here around noon, so we’ll see what happens. We’re supposed to get another 6-8 inches over the next day or so!
Of course, there are some advantages of the snow…like not going to work! When the snow started coming down, I decided I didn’t want to head up to campus and get stranded up there. My students were supposed to listen to a This American Life podcast in class today, so I just e-mailed them instructions to do it from home (or their dorm rooms or computer labs). I’m sure they were really disappointed to hear that class was being cancelled. 
This morning, we went to the grocery store, needing to stock up for the week—and it was PACKED! I didn’t think about the fact that people would be getting their shopping in before the snow storm hits! I’m excited about some of the meals that we have planned for this week—good stuff, my friends!
When we got home from the store, I did a quick two mile run on the t-mill and then did about 20 minutes of weights and abs. After I decided to cancel class, I e-mailed my students and then got BACK on the treadmill for another two miles, since I suddenly had a lot more time on my side.
Lunch was late—1:45! It’s funny—when we got home from the grocery store around 11, I was starving, but I put off having a snack. Then, I was able to go over two more hours without eating, and when I finally sat down for lunch, I wasn’t even that hungry! Do you ever have hunger attacks like that, that leave just as quickly as they came on? Strange.
Lunch was delicious! I bought some EGGS at the store…but they are organic, cage-free, hormone-free. I’ve been craving hard-boiled eggs lately for some reason, so I decided to give in to my (healthy) craving. When we got home, I immediately put 6 of the eggs in a pot of water for hard-boiling. They’ll be great as snacks throughout the week!
And today, one of them served me quite well in my lunch:
Egg Salad:
I keep my egg salad simple: 1 egg, 1 tsp. Nasoya “mayonnaise,” and a dash of garlic salt. Simple, and delicious! Served atop Wasa crackers, alongside a juicy orange:
Doesn’t this remind you of that American Express commercial with all the faces:
Funny stuff.
It’s actually good that I have the afternoon open now, because I did NOT get all of my papers graded while I was down in Shreveport (surprise, surprise). Looks like I’m headed for a fun afternoon of grading on top of more grading.
See you for dinner (and more snow!) tonight!
Estela @ Weekly Bite said,
February 9, 2010 @ 8:48 pm
We’re suppose to get more snow too… I’m trying to stay positive, but its getting a little old.
At least you don’t have to go to work
Jessica @ How Sweet said,
February 9, 2010 @ 8:48 pm
Hope you stay warm in this crayz weather!!
Heather (Where's the Beach) said,
February 9, 2010 @ 8:59 pm
Don’t you just hate it when a regular grocery trip coincides with something like storm shoppers??? Sounds like you got in a good workout today! Usually if I forgo a snack when I get hungry, it comes back two-fold.
theemptynutjar said,
February 9, 2010 @ 9:17 pm
wow – snow day…i admire your profession anna!
Emily said,
February 9, 2010 @ 9:21 pm
I recently made the mistake of visiting Wal-Mart after two snow days — stay away!!! But before our recent snow, I visited my grocery store, and thinking of you, I wandered down the frozen veggie selection and was pleasently surprised! Kroger has edamame– who knew?
Stay warm!
laura ludwig said,
February 9, 2010 @ 9:23 pm
i went to 2 stores yesterday and they were packed! i am in st louis and we got only about 4-5 inches – but i am staying in anyway – nice and cozy
Christine (The Raw Project) said,
February 9, 2010 @ 9:23 pm
Wow, hang in there with all the snow, looking forward to the meal pics. Reminds me of pre and post-hurricane shopping when I lived in Florida – no fun!
ginger said,
February 9, 2010 @ 9:28 pm
It looks like everyone is so tired of the snow – but, I wish we could have just a little down here!!! You should build a snowman in your front yard!!
Anna said,
February 9, 2010 @ 10:49 pm
The last time we built snowmen, I couldn’t get my snow balls to roll right, so to compensate I kicked Ryan’s down.
That’s just the kind of loving wife I am, I guess
Chrysta said,
February 9, 2010 @ 9:31 pm
hahah that pic cracks me up. I hope the snow isnt too bad! I hear the easy coast is gettin a ton of it! i hope you have a great day!
peanutbutterfingers said,
February 9, 2010 @ 9:38 pm
i’m so jealous of your snow… i’m looking out the window right now & all i see is RAIN. boo!
thewhatkateateblog said,
February 9, 2010 @ 10:25 pm
egg salad on crackers is a great idea! were getting snow galore in the midwest, too. hopefully it will be spring sooner rather than later – i am over winter!
LC @ Let Them Eat Lentils said,
February 9, 2010 @ 10:43 pm
I think that commercial is so clever! And I love the arrangement of your lunch.
Madeline - Greens and Jeans said,
February 9, 2010 @ 10:45 pm
I’m stuck in New York until Friday! Crazy!
Anna said,
February 9, 2010 @ 10:47 pm
That is wild!!! I’m sorry
Kelly said,
February 9, 2010 @ 11:04 pm
Your plate is so cute! (Is is weird that I noticed that before the food?? haha)
Patti said,
February 9, 2010 @ 11:38 pm
We missed out on our snow this winter in Seattle. I always like at least one good storm. There is even concern about enought snow for all of the Winter Olympic events in Vancouver. We have been having 60 degrees and sunny – just like spring! Hope you enjoy the snow for us!
eaternotarunner said,
February 9, 2010 @ 11:45 pm
You egg salad looks delicious
Enjoy the snow!
ginamastrog said,
February 9, 2010 @ 11:46 pm
Mm yeah, definitely some up and downs to the snow. Some time to catch up on work and take a little breather sounds great, love the food face!
Ameena said,
February 9, 2010 @ 11:51 pm
What a simple but delicious looking lunch! I haven’t had egg salad in forever.
Stay warm…I can’t believe how crazy the weather has been!
Karla said,
February 10, 2010 @ 12:28 am
I had never seen that commercial before. Kind of cute.
Your lunch is so light! I would be starving in no time!
We’re supposed to get some snow tonight
not looking forward to it!
Gabriela said,
February 10, 2010 @ 2:18 am
You’re the best kind of professor- none of my classes have been cancelled yet! If I don’t eat when I’m ravenous, the feeling tends to go away after awhile, too…weird. Stay safe and warm!