Good morning!
This morning I tried a new hot beverage to start my day…hot lemon water! I’ve heard of people who swear by starting their day with hot lemon water as part of their morning ritual. I thought it sounded so Zen so I gave it a try.
Unfortunately, I was the anti-thesis of Zen this morning. I chugged my lemon water as I flustered about packing up my airplane goodies. *shrugs. ;) I think I was also holding my breath.
It was still delicious though and I think I might try it again!
Speaking of airplane food, a vegan on a 9 hour flight can never have too much. ;)
Here we go…I covered all the food groups!
A Gala apple and a sample of Artisana Cacao Bliss:
Cashews from the Healthy Living Summit swag bag!
Carrots to keep my mouth busy…
and high-protein Summer De-lite Chickpea Salad (without onions this time)
And finally an Awake Glo Bar to wake me up when we arrive in Paris at 9am!
Brought one for my mom and sis too.
It is a red-eye flight, so I’m hoping I will sleep through a lot of it (wishful thinking!).
Last night Eric picked up the CSA and he said, ‘Sooooo…I was thinking about making you a farewell green monster tomorrow morning…’
Nothing good can come of this. Trust me.
I don’t know what was in this and I think it is better that way. Also note that it is a brown monster. I drank it like a champ, smiled, and said thank you. Let’s just hope there is no banana peel in it this time (remember when he did that!?).
I also snuck in a run, something I haven’t done since last week! Life got a bit crazy on me and I was craving more yoga than anything else, but finally my body craved a good, solid run.
The run:
- Distance: 4 miles
- Time: 34:31 mins
- Avg pace: 8:37
- Mile Splits: 8:47, 8:38, 8:38, 8:24
I’m not sure how long Eric’s Brown Monster will told me over, so I have this Peach-infused VOO prepared just in case!
Feelin’ Peachy Vegan Overnight Oats
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup oats
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1.5 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 peach, chopped
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
Directions: Mix all ingredients except the syrup in a bowl and place in fridge for at least 1-2 hours. Stir and serve with maple syrup.
I’m off to tie up some loose ends, squeeze Eric and Sketchie, and get ready to head to the airport later this afternoon. My mom and sister Kristi are flying into the Toronto airport where I will meet up with them before we fly to Paris. I can’t believe I get to see them in just 9 hours! It has been so long since I have seen them.
I will be blogging while I am away and will probably have my first post up sometime tomorrow. I can’t wait to take you with me on this journey! ;)
Au Revoir!
Oh my goodness, have a great time! I am pretty jealous, but I guess I will just have to live vicariously through you!
Haha I love that Eric made you a green monster! Looks..interesting. Very nice thought!
Have a safe flight, Angela! You’re goingto have a great time!
I am hoping Sketchie didn’t help make that brown monster! Yikes!
Thank you for ‘taking’ us to Paris! I am newly vegan and interested in your meals for sure. I think I would have to be very flexible and try all the regional goodies :D
I hope you have a great flight, and aren’t too disoriented when you land! I know you’ll have a great time. =)
Also, I don’t know if you knew this, but you can request a vegan in-flight meal from the airline, if you call in at least 48 hours in advance. Just a tip for your return trip! *hugs*
(Of course, they’re not all that great–as a vegan who has struggled through what airlines seem to consider “adequate vegan food,” I know!–but they’re something, haha.)
Have a GREAT trip!!! I’m so excited for you… and for me too because I get to read about your travels :D
Great plane food ideas! Bookmarking this post for future travel reference!
Bon Voyage! Have a fabulous time!
I love hot water with lemon in the morning. I try to start everyday with a cup! It makes me feel energized and refreshed. Have a safe flight, can’t wait to hear about your trip!
Have a great trip, I can’t wait to see all the updates!
Hilarious with the green monster, :)
Enjoy your flight and those snacks.
Have a good flight! I always find airplanes to be uncomfortable. :(
Hi Angela! Have a great trip! I love your blog.
I am vegan and my husband and I had a great trip to Paris a few years ago – our favourite restaurant was Le Potager du Marais http://www.happycow.net/reviews.php?id=4106 traditional french food done vegan! We loved it.
Hope you have a safe flight!!
Maybe I will run into you in the streets of Paris ha ha!! If i do I will be sure to say something along the lines of… “OMG….OHH SHE GLOWS! :).”
Its a beautiful city!! I have been here for 3 weeks of my 1 year living here and each day just gets better and better!
I don’t know where you will be planning on going, but there are some great health food stores and restaurants that cater to vegan and veggies! One I plan on checking out this weekend is Bob’s Juice Bar.
Anyways, have a wonderful time exploring this magical city :)
Hope you have a good flight! I was able to sleep through most of our flight to Paris, so you have a good chance, too! :D
Have a good plane trip.
I personally love riding in airplanes but those overnight ones are killer. I can sleep almost anywhere, but I found out one summer that planes are not one of those places ;)
SO excited to follow you on your trip. It’s gonna be amazing!!
The brown monster sure does look a bit scary.. ;)
have soooo much fun!!
Bon voyage! Can’t wait to experience France via your blog!
Those are awesome snacks to take on a plane! I’d be realllly nervous if my husband made me a green monster!!!
Have a safe trip!
Have fun!