So last night my calves (the lower end), where they meet the achilles got incredibly tiiiiiiiiiight. So tight that simply bringing my toes toward my shins hurts. Badly. I had my dad massage them and I tried rolling them out but nothing has really worked. I woke up this morning barely able to walk!! I had to waddle around like a penguin….going into labor….
What the heck!? I didn’t even workout the day before so it couldn’t have been sore muscles. My only guess is the jumping jacks I did during the basketball game!? I always do jumping jacks but I guess not when I’m barefoot?? UGH I blame CBS.
Needless to say I didn’t workout today. I have done 50 billion downward dogs to stretch out my calves though.
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Lunch Time Breakfast. That’s what I’m calling my 11:30 AM breakfasts. I’ve gotta fix up my wake up/bed times. Day time is barely long enough as it is!
I ate my apple (nuked for 2 min.) with a Justin’s Honey Almond Butter Squeeze Pack. I’ve had many packets of Maple but have never tried Honey. It was okay. Maple is the bestest in my book.
Color changin’ apple.
I also had some leftover kabocha squash slices.
I made another mug of pumpkin pie spice coffee just like yesterday. This time I drank it out of our Starbucks mug to make it seem REAL. I’m definitely Team Starbucks. What about you?
Not too long after, I had a kefir+Greek yogurt bowl with the uzhe.
My Momma and I headed out in the snow-covered streets to do some Christmas shopping. I didn’t buy anything for myself or anyone else. Humph. I’m gonna have to brainstorm presents big time the next couple o’ days. I’m running out of time! Yeeps!
We came home hungrrrry. The emergency Bliss chocolate from my Momma’s purse didn’t last long!
We decided on some quick pita pizzas. No cooking necessary. I also had a side of broccoli slaw+dressing. I finally finished off the bag!!
I topped mine with pizza sauce, mushrooms, broccoli slaw, and cinnamon cranberry goat cheese. Mmmmmm!
Hi little baby mushroom!
Momma’s pizza w/ shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
After dinner we had some persimmon, kiwi and unpictured oranges. It’s funny because I remember hating persimmon as a child but I just gave it another try and I love it! I was a rather picky child back in the day. Glad I’m not so picky anymore–there are too many yummy foods out there to be picky!!
We stopped at a Mom and Pop bakery to pick up a birthday cake for my uncle (happy birthday, Uncle!). We picked a Key Lime Mousse Cake.
I love the holiday white chocolate border! Can’t wait to eat a big ol’ slice of this guy!
The bakery doesn’t look spiffy from the outside but it sure has some high-quality baked goods, sandwiches and coffee inside. They had a help wanted sign on the door too (yes? job? yes?) 
There was a guy asking for an application when we were there. If I didn’t have to go back to school I would totally apply too!
Alright, off to stretch out my calves and eat some cake! So close to Christmas!!!!
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WOW!!! That cake looks so good!! What bakery is it from?
I love all your pics of your food, look so pretty, works of art!!!!!
Glad you got out today, we stayed home, we dug our cars out though!!!!
I did jumping jacks today with no shoes on too, lol!! I laughed when I saw you did!!!
Have a great night , eat a slice of cake for me!!!!!!!
That key lime mousse cake is a work of art! I hope you feel better soon, calf pain is the absolute worst.
Yikes! Sorry about your calves Allie!!
You did have really yummy eats today though…i agree that maple is the best flavor!!!
HAHHA about applying for the bakery job. You have no idea how many times that thought has crossed my mind whenever i visit Hong Kong and i pass by a bakery. Last summer, i even went to ask for an application, but they were out. hahah
Hope your calf feels better. My right hamstring is tight too – I have done some stretches, foam rollered and it still isn’t any better.
Those cakes are amazing looking. I hope they taste as good as they look.
I don’t drink coffee – I drink tea – so it doesn’t really matter where it comes from.
Hope your calves feel better! I am definitely a team Starbucks too, and looove Justin’s nut butter.
Haha, yes, I’m Team Starbucks too! ; )
I’ve so been there and it’s the worst. You finally get them stretched out enough to stand straight, then you sit down for a couple minutes and can’t walk again. As a Seattle girl born & raised, you know I love my Starbucks!
Your pictures look so beautiful! Totally Starbucks. What’s the alternative – Peets? Not even a competition.
that key lime cake looks awesome! and its beautiful too! sorry about your calves..downward dogs are the best for that!
Happy Birthday uncle! I just discovered that I tweaked my lower back/hurt a disc or something, because my back totally hurts. I’m so pissed! Downward dogs were so good to me until today! Boo! However, they would probably help you in this situation. Okay, this comment was so totally about me and not you. I apologize for this and leave you with the fact that I’m putting “Meet Allie” as number 70 on my To Do Lifetime List.
What a beautiful cake! Hope your calves feel better SOON! Would some heat packs help your calves? Maybe some bananas too?! Low potassium can cause muscle cramps. Feel better soon!
oh no I really hope your calves feel better soon! Keep up the stretching!
you should totally blame cbs–let’s write them a nasty letter, haha. i hope they feel better tomorrow. we went out shopping as well. i couldn’t believe how crowded the mall was at 5 pm! guess everyone had the same idea after the roads were cleared. all your food from today looks delish. what bakery is the cake from?
i have that mug! woohoo starbucks!
And that pita pizza looks sooo good! yumm!
sorry about your calves! my shins always get crazy tight. I HAVE BEEN WADDLING ALL DAY TODAY due to sore sore sore hammies. not fun!
The labor walk!
Eeeeek, that’s a painful analogy… I have yet to try that almond butter, lol. I’m a slow one!
Pita pizza is something that every other blogger except me seems to have tried.
Your mom’s looks scrumptious—so cheesy! 
I used to hate persimmons, too! Now it’s the complete opposite, fortunately. My diet as a kid consisted of chicken tenders, Texas Toast, Kraft instant mac&cheese (. . .), and hot dogs. I’m glad I branched out, to say the least…
Beautiful cake!
Sorry about your calves! hope those downward dogs will eventually help.
What basketball game were you at??
Oh, and PS–have you seen Justins Nut butters new flavors? Chocolate Almond butter…chocolate hazelnut butter. yum.
Totes agree on the Justin’s almond butter–maple is the way to go.
You’re making me crave broccoli slaw hard core!
your new layout is awesome!! and comment within a comment, how awesome does justin’s chocolate almond butter sound?? AH-MAZ-ING!!
Although, I try to support local businesses whenever possible (as my family owns one), I am totally Team Starbucks!!!
I hope that cake was as delicious as it looks!
Merry Christmas, Allie.
Ooooooo hope ya shins feel better, lovin the new layout x x
Hope your calves get better soon. That goat’s cheese sounds wonderful
Oh no
I hope your calves feel better soon!
Your eats are amazing though. Especially that pita pizza looks great!
Hey sweetie!
First, LOVE the new look. Super cute!
And second, sorry to hear about your calve hurts. I had the same thing happen to me awhile ago and I found the BEST cure was to buy a pair of Dr. Schoels gel inserts. I swear to God, after I put these in my sneakers, ALL of my calve pain magically went away and never came back.
Glad you were able to get out today. Crazy snow storm, right?
Have a great day love!
I’m Team Starbucks too! I worked there for 2.5 years lol. I hope you feel better!
You are just far too cool. Nice layout for your blog by the way. Have a nice day, but I know you will, because you really seem to live life to the fullest.
Hopefully your calves start to feel better. It would be a shame to be a crippled penguin on Christmas.
That cake looks awesome! There’s a place in the city that I live in that specializes in French pastries and chocolates. Even though I can’t eat them, I would love make them.
Your blog is looking all pretty
Sorry ’bout your sore legs – hope you’re feeling better today!
I love the new site! looks great! wow, you always have the most beautiful food presentation!
Wow– that cake is beautiful! It almost looks too pretty to eat…almost
That is a lonnnnnnng plate of apples! I like Justin’s honey ab, but I agree that maple is the best.
Yummy eats!! This post reminded me that I have a packet of the AB in my cupboard just waiting to be eaten!!
Neat new look to the bloggie, too, girl!!
That cake looks fantastic!! I would love a job at a bakery – what an awesome place to work each day!
that white chocolate border looks amazing!!
and I’m LOVING the new blog layout!!! So clean and fresh!!! its just peachy!!