Hey guys!
The Healthy Living Conference is on right now and I am chilling at a table with some ladies as we wait for things to get started.
First let me rewind back to last night! We had the HLS Cocktail party on, so I got all gussied up! Seeing as I live in an apron and hairnet, getting dressed up is a very fun event for me these days. ;)
The dress is from French Connection UK (FCUK) and I got it on the sale rack for 60% off. :) The dress is super comfortable too!
I met up for dinner that Gena organized at Karyn’s on Green.
Gina and Sabrina were also there. I love these ladies. :)
I had a piece of bread with their herbed vegan butter (it was amazing!)
A glass of wine:
We split three appetizers to start and they were all delicious!
This was a raw hummus with flax crackers and it was to die for.
Sautéed Mushrooms in a wonderful sauce:
Beet salad…off. the. hook. It’s official: I love beets SO much. ;)
For my main I had the lentil ‘salad’ which was a bed of lentils in a vinaigrette with greens and a fried Squash blossom on top. It was amazing!
Please don’t mind my creepy hand caressing Sabrina’s neck. I’m awkward like that.
Then we were off to the cocktail party put on by Open Sky. There were a ton of ladies there, at least over 200!!!! It was so much fun meeting people in person. :)
I had a ‘screwdriver’ heavy on the ice. :)
All of a sudden it was 9pm and everyone cleared out. We decided to close the place down. ;)
We moved down to the second floor where there was a bumpin’ dance floor going on. :)
I called Eric to see if he wanted to join us and he was more than willing so he met up with us around 10. We had a blast.
We got our groove on and didn’t get home until 1am.
However, this morning I concluded that I am too old for this!!!!! ;)
Before my late and wild night out, I made plans with a bunch of people to go running at 6am. We made a pact to stick to it and not bail.
I set the alarm for 5:50 and was downstairs by 6am. Not bad, eh?
I love having people to run with! I wish I knew people in my small town to run with. It makes the time FLY by.
Look how gorgeous it was outside when we walked out of the hotel. Can you believe this place? I want to live here. :)
Ready to wake up!
Wow, wow, wow. Breathtaking. This moment was all worth it.
Our group split off around mile 1.5 and then Molly and I went on to complete about 4.6 miles. I felt like a new girl after the run. Runs honestly fix anything some days!
Rushed to get ready and came down to the conference!
Oatmeal station that I waited in line for and then realized there was dairy in it. Doh!
I decided on HUGE plate of fruit. I can’t remember the last time I have had fruit for breakfast. It is so refreshing!
I also had a Liberate Glo Bar on the side. :)
Well, I better try and publish this post. See you later!
Sounds you are having a great time! The photos from your run look amazing. :)
Great pics from your run! Breathtaking!
it’s fun seeing people I “know” in the photos… ! the food looks amazing :)
have a fun Saturday!!
Looks like so much fun! And I just love your dress – adorable!
Wow, you are a superwoman for having that night out and then waking up so early and going on a run! Amazing.
Seeing all you ladies get up and run together *may* just convert me into a runner with friends.
What an amazing site!
You look beautiful in your pink dress :)
I can’t believe you got up to go running on such little sleep! I could maybe do that but I’d have to go right back to bed ;-) Have fun!
Angela you look like you are having a blast. Enjoy every second with all those lovely ladies (and gents). Such a fun experience that a few sleepless nights are worth it.
Can’t wait to read more recaps.
Looks like such a great time. I loved the comment about your arm being creepy and you are awkward like that…so funny. I love the blog and can’t wait to read more about the weekend. You all look so gorgeous all gussied up! Way to go Eric for keeping up with all of those gals!
Hey Angela, we could run together sometime, we are not that far! Could be so much fun! Enjoy
The rest of your trip, lucky girl! A bientot!
What an absolutely breathtaking moment on your run. Runs feel like they can fix any problem in the world. I always feel such a sense of peace when I run.
I love seeing all those yummy dishes and most of all off the healthy, shining faces! Have a great time today!
A good exercise session often helps me get energy too. Have a great rest of the day.
Great run! You look amazing in that dress, by the way. Looks like such a fun night!
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You are such a little champ for being out late and STILL getting up for a run. You inspire me!
Beautiful dress by the way and I’m so pleased that everyone looks like they are having a great time. I’m definitely signing up for next year :)
Chicago is such an amazing city. I lived there for 10 years and flew back last Oct to run my 1st marathon there. So glad you were able to experience a breathtaking sunrise on foot.
Having a stash of your bars is a great way to always have some food even when vegan options aren’t available! Very cool.
I have no idea how you manage to run on such little sleep! I’m starting to suspect you have hidden superpowers. ;)
Loooove your dress! And your views during that run are fabulous!! Looks like you are having an amazing time!
4.6 miles on 5 hours sleep? I am quite impressed with you.
No problem on being a creeper. I totally accept your creeperness.