This was no ordinary Monday, because it was Presidents Day, for some it was a holiday from work, but for me I had staff development training and I was one of the trainers. When I’m a presenter in front of large groups, I get just a little bit anxious until I’m in front of the group speaking.
To get my day going I started with two waffles layered with a mixture of MaraNatha No Stir Almond Butter and TJ’s Speculoos Cookie Butter, sliced bananas and sprinkled black chia seeds. Give this a try and you will be hooked! My drink was freshly steeped JavaVans Mate tea from Teavana. If you are a tea lover, you have to try this place if there’s one in your area.
Breakfast 7:00
8:30 I grabbed a cup of coffee in my recyclable Starbucks cup after arriving at the training site. I purchased the cup for $1, and every time I use my cup at Starbucks, I get .10 cents off my coffee purchase. I’m sticking to my goal of being less wasteful.
10:30 I downed a Protein Berry Smoothie from my Starbucks double-walled insulated acrylic tumbler, I received as a gift on Valentine’s Day.
I didn’t do my grocery shopping over the weekend, so I didn’t have a lot to put together for lunch. I made a veggie and apples plate for lunch, honey mustard for dipping veggies and TJ’s Cookie Butter for my apple slices.
Lunch 12:35
Do you ever feel like having breakfast for dinner? Well, I did on Monday and it was a tasty one.
Scrambled soy chorizo eggs with mozzarella cheese, flat bread & fig butter and orange slices.
Dinner 6:15
For something sweet later I had two pieces of my Valentine candy.
7:30 After Dinner sweet Snack
Question of the day.
Do you like public speaking? How are you when speaking to large groups?
February 20, 2013 at 5:53 AM
What a great deal of meals. Breakfast is totally acceptable for breakfast. In fact, I’ll be having eggs this evening 🙂
Have a fabulous rest of the day.
February 20, 2013 at 7:02 AM
Hi. I just found your blog and your food choices look so yummy. I especially love the plate of veggies for lunch. I also just followed you on twitter.
February 20, 2013 at 9:05 AM
Thanks so much and I will be checking out your site. Have a wonderful day!
February 20, 2013 at 2:17 PM
I’m intrigued by your lunch – so many different colours and flavours. Cookie butter is so good, right?
Also, I think it’s commendable you’re using a recyclable mug at Starbucks. Honestly, I’m working at a fast food restaurant and it make me sad to see how much rubbish we produce every day. So thumbs up for you :).
Speaking in public is something I wish I was better at but I’m incredibly shy and anxious in front of huge groups. So your anxiety vanishes as soon as you start speaking? It’s a fear I’d really like to overcome.
February 20, 2013 at 8:28 PM
I haven’t always been able to calm down so fast , when I train I engage the group with ice breakers and activities throughout that maks it easier.
Trader Joe’s has been open in my area for just a short while now and cookie butter has become a favorite and is always in my pantry.
February 20, 2013 at 3:13 PM
Yummy, sounds so healthy and delicious. I love doing breakfast for dinner, or any meal for that reason! Almond butter is a favorite, I use that same type all over my oatmeal and apples or bananas(: I look forward to seeing more 🙂
February 20, 2013 at 8:29 PM
Thank you
February 20, 2013 at 5:38 PM
Yay for leftover Valentine’s Day candy! Love your modge podge for lunch. I bet that cookie butter and apple combo was delicious.
February 20, 2013 at 8:30 PM
Cookie butter is good on anything.
February 21, 2013 at 9:36 AM
I like public speaking – but mostly once I get into it… the beginning part always has me a little bit nervous! Once everyone starts responding, though, I feel better 🙂
February 21, 2013 at 7:11 PM
I think that doing the ice breaker is what helps me to settle in and relax.