Hello from sunny (and cold) Nebraska! I’m back in my hometown, Omaha, for a couple of weeks, and as you know from previous posts, being home makes me one very happy Sometimes Healthy Girl.
There is something so warm and comforting about staying in the house that I grew up in and hanging out with my oldest friends in the world. I always say that if “home is where the heart is” then I’m not sure if my heart ever left Nebraska.
Since I was in-transit yesterday, the eats were not really very interesting, but in the spirit of keeping with the “What I Ate Wednesday” WIAW party, here’s a quick run-down of food from the friendly skies and the Heartland.
I stayed with Michelle in the city to make it easier to catch my morning flight and woke up around 6 am to some snowy skies! Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture, but I did snap a dark and poorly lighted picture of my blueberry muffin and extra large coffee from Dunkin Donuts.
After that, I snuck in a quick workout at Michelle’s fancy NYC gym before running to the airport. As previous SHLB readers know, I absolutely hate to fly. So, to calm my nerves, I’ll usually enjoy a bloody mary pre-flight…or two or three.
Check out all the extra olives! I asked for a couple extra and received a cup full of them. The waitress must have seen the fear in my little eyes. The second breakfast of eggs/toast provided a solid base for a day full of flying.
Once airborne after the typical 30 minute delays at LaGuardia, I ordered just one more of my little friends.
Nothing like a little mid-morning snack of airplane pretzels and a bloody mary! I had a small layover in Chicago, which left me just enough time to board my plane. So, unfortunately, my plans to purchase a small lunch went astray.
I landed in Omaha, and received a text message from one of my best friends, Jamie, who was just about to board a plane back to her new home Arizona. She had been in Omaha for the weekend and, unfortunately, our visits didn’t overlap. We knew that there was a small chance we might have the opportunity for a short airport reunion, and miracle of miracles, I was deplaning just as she was boarding at the gate next door. Oh, the glory of a small-town airport!
(old pic of us – no time to snap photos during our short airport reunion!)
We said our hellos/goodbyes, made plans for me to visit AZ and yes, I shed a couple of tears. Feel very lucky that I got to see my old friend, even just a few minutes.
As soon as I got home, I ran to the store for some Sometimes Healthy essentials and a little lunch, since I hadn’t eaten much but bloody marys, pretzels and peanuts in-transit.
I also noshed on a banana and some trail mix.
On my way home from the store, I snapped this pretty picture of the sun setting over the small lake by my house.
It’s no NYC skyline, but it still probably ranks up there with my top 5 favorite views in the entire world!
I ate dinner with my parents, and we opted to stay in the house, since I was a bit tired from my day of travel.
BBQ Chopped Chicken Salad from Cheesecake Factory with many pieces of the delicious brown bread. Cheesecake Factory is a luxury I don’t have in upstate NY, so I was very excited when my parents suggested it for dinner. I am pretty sure my mother was relived that I didn’t ask to make them dinner and mess up her pristine kitchen. Give it time, mom….
Dessert was courtesy of this bad-boy, and yes, I ate it straight out of the carton.
Sorry for partying ya’ll.
Now, I’m off for a gym date with Becca and plan on just spending the day soaking up that Omaha comfort.
Have a great day everyone!
I don’t hate to fly but I love Bloody Mary’s! If you ever come to Canada you should try a caesar. They’re like bloody mary’s but they use clam juice which is AMAZING. But if you come to Canada you should probably let me know so I can get you a good one 😉
Have fun at home!
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OMG, I saw the caesar on your blog the other day (when your flight was cancelled :-() It looked so good! If I ever come to Canada (and I’d love to), I will most definitely reach out to you. I must get a proper caesar!
(1) So happy you’re back home!!! Best feeling 🙂
(2) That trail mix looks amazing!
(3) Cheesecake’s salads look delicious even out of a to-go box!! YUM!
(4) I have that ice cream in my freezer now too – crunchy and delicious!
Have fun hon!! 🙂
-Sammy
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Yes it is the best feeling – I must say that I’m kind of missing it right now…and those cheesecake salads!
I am a nervous flyer too! I normally some medicine before I fly. But on my recent trip to NYC, my mom surprised me with first class seats. You can drink before the plane even takes off! Let’s just say, it was my best flying experience yet.
Ohhh I love me some first class. Well, okay I never fly first class, but I would really like to, because drinking before the plane takes off is my idea of a good time 🙂
That’s a nice idea for a gift. I’ll hint to my mother!
Finally catching up on my blog reading! Soooo glad I got to see you at the airport!! Best part of my whole week 🙂 love you friend! Stay warm and enjoy Omaha!
Finally catching up on some blog commenting! Highlight of the end of 2013 was definitely seeing you at the airport. Miss you to pieces.