Tighten Up

It's 2 hours from the beginning of my Labor Day Weekend 2010. I could not be more excited about the events to be had in Knoxville:

1) CAMPING TRIP!! Me and the most amazing friends in the world are going camping at the Obed Scenic River. David and I are kayaking for sure, sitting around the campfire, talking, drinking some woodchuck, eatting camping food, smores, swimming, etc. I am so pumped about getting to see my friends this weekend and spend some quality outdoor time for the last summer weekend of 2010.

Why yes I will have one... of them all!

2) BOOMS DAY! Yes, this is the most amazing fireworks show of the year... even better than the 4th. And this year, I get to watch it on a boat on the river in front of Nealon Stadium downtown Knoxville! Pictures will follow.

BOOMS DAY! waterfall fireworks, may favorite

"We are the 3 best friends that anyone could have"

3) Dad's Birthday! My dad's birthday is on the 8th, so we will be celebrating this weekend! He doesn't know it yet though so it's a big surprise!!

I am really pumped to get off work (seriously come on 4:15... what's the hold up???), head on to get my love from Monterey, and head to the river with my best friends!

I hope you all have a FANTASTIC labor day weekend, and I hope the only thing you have to work on is your beer.

Much Love,
  -E

Clarity

For the past few months, I have become a pretty healthy eater. In part due to weight watchers, and in part due to my realization of the importance of the food we eat, and what we put in our bodies. I have cut out fried food, try not to eat out as much, each a lot of whole grain and veggies, and incorporate raw foods as much as possible. Well... last night David, Lindsey and myself went to Sam's on 21st for a few happy hour drinks. David and Lindsey ordered food, and I ate A TON of their french fries. I'm talking like the equivalent of 1.5 baskets almost. I have no idea why I did this, but around midnight last night, I was in the bathroom, throwing up. I was so sick! I got up for work this morning, and barely made it there, then as soon as I did, I threw up again! I ended up having to leave work for the day, and am still in bed with a cramping stomach. I chalked it up to food poisoning, because that is what happened to my body. I put this horrible food in it and it has rebelled. As soon as I can keep anything down I'm hitting a salad like no other. 

Ok, maybe not kill, but ouch

The culprit

I have learned my lesson when it comes to the food I used to eat. They are ok in moderation, but I cannot eat the way I used to, my body just cannot handle it, and frankly doesn't want to! From now on French fries will be forever replaced with home cooked baked sweet potatoes, or baked potato chips. 

If your interested in healthier eating check out the documentary Food Matters. It is amazing and really will shift your ideas on food, nutrition, and why we eat! (They don't recommend eating french fries either)

Much Love,

  -E