I can usually get so much done at work in an hour before my actual start time without any distractions. Yesterday I had plans of taking the early train in, but even though I had 5 minutes to spare (which is cutting it close for me!) the train that was supposed to come at 6:58, came at 6:53. And sat for 5 minutes and then left. But I was behind the gate, so there was nothing I could due. Luckily because it’s the morning rush, I only had to wait 15 minutes for the next train, but since I live in the “sticks” it’s usually an hour between trains.
It was a gorgeous morning, so I didn’t mind sipping my coffee looking at this beautiful sky.
I hit the ground running when I got to work. The movers are already starting to move stuff, and while I really like my boss and told him my strategy for getting his office packed up, he said “can we just concentrate on the work first?” Um, okay, but I don’t know what moving fairies he thinks are going to pack up his office.
Before I knew it, I looked up and it was nearly 2 and I hadn’t eaten lunch yet. This may seem like a weird combo, but it was really good. We were told to remove our condiments and take them home sooner rather than later, and I forgot I had this wasabi sauce in there. Those are leftover ham roll ups in butter lettuce, cucumbers with light goddess dressing, 1/2 ounce of cheese and two tangerines. Lunch was 5 smart points.
When I was cleaning out the downstairs fridge, I saw that I had a package of Nasoya Shiritaki noodles (I found them at Walmart) that were about to expire. I bought them when Hannah and Jacob started their keto diet, since there aren’t any carbs in them. The each took one bite and spit them out – they said it felt like they were eating worms. I wondered if I pan fried if that would help with the taste?
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That’s a dinner plate of food for only 4 smart points!
I didn’t figure out my points for the day yesterday until this morning, and I only ate 12 points yesterday. But I think my body was okay with that after all I ate on Easter! Too many chips, cheese, crackers, wine. I think it was my body’s way of detoxing from the overeating 😛 But I was full, I got home late so didn’t eat dinner until nearly 8:15, so didn’t feel hungry before going to bed.
I did decide that it’s worth it to get lunch out a couple times this week to get some healthy food during my crazy work days. I think Roti will be on tap for today – lots of veggies and chicken. Yum!
Make it a great day!
How are those noodles pan fried? I have only ever had them boiled and they were pretty ugh. Good luck with the office move!
I just put them in a skillet with a bit of grape seed oil – after rinsing them for a couple minutes, then drying them out on paper towels before adding them to the hot oiled pan – totally changes the consistency. 😀
I will have to try that, thanks!
The shiratake noodles are definitely a little rubbery, but if you dry them out in a dry non-stick frying pan over medium heat, the texture gets a lot better. And maybe the kids won’t ever love them, but that means more for you! I think they are definitely better in an Asian sauce than with a marinara – they remind me a little of glass noodles – similar texture.
I agree – definitely better going the Asian route vs. the pasta route. And yes, that means the last two packages are all mine! 😀
Noodles that taste like your eating worms, no thanks. I even took a minute to write them down the second you posted this meal on Instagram. I guess I’ll just use a rice noodle. I haven’t seen the ginger sriracha sauce, I guess I’ll have to make the dreaded Walmart run. I’m willing to guess that 80% of the condiments in the work fridge are yours 🙂
Rice noodles will work just as well. Considering I’ve only been at this firm for 5 months, I am proud to say I only had five total condiments 😀
Are you just moving offices in the same building? I can’t remember. Moving is a pain!
Those noodles are gross no matter what ?
Nope – moving six blocks away – but now even closer to my sister! I know it will calm down in a bit, but it’s just been crazy for the past few weeks. 😛
Ha, yep those noodles are kind of like cilantro – either you love or hate them 😀