Does today feel like Friday to anyone else?
I feel like I should be packing my bags for St. Pete for the weekend. Sure, I could pack a day early, but I’d rather pack tomorrow because packing is just awful. Waiting until the last minute isn’t the smartest idea because then it’s too late to wash any clothes that I might need once I realize that they’re at the bottom of my laundry basket. It’s a risk I’m willing to take.
Between Sadie who believes she is the keeper of the suitcase and me who huffs and puffs and complains throughout the whole packing ordeal, the Fagan household is not a fun place to be when a trip is on the horizon.
Since I obviously wasn’t packing today, I spent the first few hours of the morning writing before heading out. I had plans to pop into the office of one of my freelance clients and pick up the latest edition of their magazine.
Oh hey, I know that girl. 
Workout
Before driving home, I headed to the gym for a workout.
I took a TRX class, but this one was 15 minutes longer than the class I usually take on Wednesdays. I preferred the longer length because we had the chance to add a couple more circuits to the workout and stretch at the end. I ended up doing a few more of my favorite hip stretches before driving home because my hips are feeling a little sore.
Lunch
Today’s lunch came together fast because I was feeling impatient when I arrived home.
I made a bowl of hummus scrambled eggs with broccoli, tomato, onion and yellow squash.
Plus a side of pseudo-trail mix that included a base of cereal topped with a sprinkling of candied pecans and chocolate chips.
Breakfast for lunch!
It does feel like Friday! How about we just change the calendar? I’d like to start my weekend getaway soon, too
Congrats on the published recipe!
Danielle
That trail mix looks delish! Haha. I think I’m craving cereal and chocolate now!
Liz @ Southern Charm
Is the piece of Vera that Sadie is sitting on a bathroom kit? If so do you find that it’s big enough?
Katie
it is! and yes, it’s definitely big enough for all of my stuff. i think my mom bought it off ebay.
peanutbutterfingers
Ebay is the best for Vera; great deals and discontinued pieces. I also TOTALLY agree with you that if feels like Friday, it’s honestly felt like Friday everyday this week!
Katie
Nothing better than chocolate chips, cereal and nuts! I had chocolate chip granola on top of a new parfait today for lunch…incredible! Sometimes you just need chocolate!
Yes totally feels like it should be Friday, always the way when you’re looking forward to something…so disappointed when I had to hawl my bootie out of bed and to work!
Michelle
Since you posted the picture of your article…any good watermelon recipes/ideas. I have one sitting on the kitchen counter and other than slice it and eat it, I am not sure what to do with it!
Thanks
~Cat
Cat @sugaraddictanonymous
It’s felt like Friday all day today for me, too. I keep thinking about the weekend-y things I’m doing tomorrow, and then I remember that today is only Thursday.
I love your suitcase! I’m sick of my plain old ugly black one. And I think I need some candied pecans and chocolate chips immediately. Yum!
Janice @ janiceblahblah
Totally feels like Friday to me too! We have a trip to California planned that I am ready to begin already!
Also, that trail mix looks like exactly what I need right now…
Kiera (Sincerely, Kiera)
That bowl of cereal/nuts/choc chips looks awesome. I totally want some. Can I come over please?!
I hate packing. With a passion. Good luck!
Annette@FitnessPerks
I love the color of your suitcase! What kind is it?
Phebe
Congrats on another publication! It has got to be an awesome thing to see your name in print like that!
Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie
Hummus and Eggs are ALWAYS a winning combo for me. Love it!
Katie @wishandwhimsy
I loooooove mixing chocolate chips into cereal and eating it dry! Such a good snack!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats
Julie- I was just curious as to your running/ xt ratio during the week. I’ve been training for my first 1/2- the Rock n Roll in Chicago THIS SUNDAY! But am looking to change my workout regiment up after the race. I thought maybe you could give me some inspiration!
Emily
Haha love that pic of Sadie! And colorful luggage is always the best because it’s easy to spot and less people have a lookalike bag – I rarely see yellow! I have hot pink
Caroline @ After Dinner Dance
I’m leaving for vacation tomorrow, so it has felt like Friday ALL day to me!
Erin @ The Grass Skirt
Julie! I’m so glad when I see you eating a big bowl of sweet stuff too with your meals…I am so the same way. Gotta have some sweet too.
Also, enjoy your trip coming closer to my neck of the woods. Happy weekend!
xoxo
Cheri
Cheri @The Watering Mouth
It is my Friday
I took tomorrow off!
Yellow Haired Girl
Those eggs look so good. I’m starving!
Alysha @Shesontherun
I could eat breakfast for every meal of every day.
Kelly
Our dog goes crazy when we are packing too. The minute he see’s the suitcase he loses his mind and starts whimpering and crying for fear of being left behind. Now we just pack things in a pile and bring the suitcases out last minute.
Btw, love the yellow suitcase. Your lunch is making my stomach growl…
Amber at Love, Laugh, Live Well
I think that every week in the summer (or always) should be four day weeks…I don’t really get the five days of work, two day weekend split…that’s way too many workdays!
Kat @ Healthy Housewife-In-Training
Those types of cereal/chocolate chip snack bowls are my FAVORITE! I usually have at least three. Have you tried the chocolate CINNAMON chips? I die.
clare @ fittingitallin
noooo but they sound RIGHT up my alley!
peanutbutterfingers
Have you tried crawling lunges? Talk about a great hip stretch!
Kim
5 minutes to pack, 2 weeks to unpack……….story of my life!
Carrie @ Lift Eat Repeat
I spy Apple Green Vera Bradley circa 2006! YESSS
Coco
I go to bed around 10 and wake up at 5:30ish.
Amanda @ Let Me Be What’s Underneath
I’m obsessed with your dog.
I also go to bed around 9-9:30pm, FYI! I rowed every day of my collegiate career at 5am :O
Brie @ Coxswain’s Dilemma
YES! Today DID feel like Friday! I’m glad someone else felt that way haha
Rachel
I alwaaays wait til the last minute to pack. ALWAYS. I loathe it.
Joelle (on a pink typewriter)
That article is soooo true ! I LOVE watermelon and melon in general! Nothing beats it on a hot summer day especially after a run!
Alek Prus
It definitely should have been Friday today, especially after the day I had.
I’m a last minute packer – I always get my laundry done ahead, but packing is another story.
brianna
I’m taking a long weekend, so today definitely feels like Friday. That trail mix looks awesome. Right up my alley. Not a huge raisin fan, which is usually in trail mix.
Beks
I’ve woken up EVERY day Tuesday-Thursday thinking it was Friday. It’s been a long week
Sara @ The Foodie Diaries
throw some milk on that “trail mix” and call it a day.
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More
Hi Julie! I am a daily follower! I LOVE your suitcase! Do you happen to know where you got it/the brand? I’m in the market for a weekend bag! Thank you!
Bri
thanks bri! it’s nicole miller and my grandma got it for me from tjmaxx.
peanutbutterfingers
Where is your the bowl with thetrail mix from? i LOVEE it
shayne
anthropologie
peanutbutterfingers
Feels like Friday to me because it is over here- gotta love time differences
I don’t mind packing but hate packing then having to constantly get things out because I’ve packed too early 
Bek @ Crave
I bet seeing your name next to something you have written in print never gets old does it !? Very awesome!
Heather
I hate packing! I haven’t started packing for my Bachelorette party tomorrow either. I guess I’ll be waiting until the last minute.
I’ve never tried hummus with eggs! It sounds interesting.
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope
It’s so weird how they know the suitcase means you’re going away! My friend’s Bernese Mountain dog gets depressed when she takes out her suitcase!
Geraldine @Go Ger Go!
I love that suitcase too – where is it from?
Andrea
thanks! it’s nicole miller from tjmaxx.
peanutbutterfingers
Hmmm
Some great tips here I think I will start with the hummus and eggs.
rodney