From Gettysburg to Baltimore to Charlotte to Jacksonville, after a day of traveling, I’m finally back in Florida!
I’m about to embark on the two-hour drive from Jacksonville to Ocala where I plan to smother Ryan and Sadie in big hugs when I walk through the door. I’ve missed those two a lot and am really looking forward to curling up on the couch and hanging out with my little family tonight. We also have the season premier of New Girl waiting for us on the DVR which I cannot wait to watch. Did anyone catch it last night?
I absolutely love traveling and had a wonderful time at FitBloggin’ and in Gettysburg with my family, but it feels good to be back in sunny Florida!
Exploring new places is so much fun, but there’s nothing like relaxing at home with Ryan and Sadie. They’re the best!
Since today was a day of travel, my meals for the day included a bunch of airport eats.
For breakfast, I had a cup of strawberry Greek yogurt and a cheese and fruit plate. 
I felt like I needed a glass of wine to accompany the little blocks of cheese I ate for breakfast but stuck with my water since it was only 9 a.m. and I reserve morning drinking for early football games and brunches, not solo airplane travel. Wine makes me chatty and I’m pretty sure no one likes sitting next to the talkative girl on the flight.
When I arrived in Charlotte, I had about an hour layover to grab lunch and opted for a chicken salad served atop some seasoned rice with peppers, onions, guacamole and tomatoes.
I requested extra pico de gallo because that stuff is so darn delicious.
On the flight from Charlotte to Jacksonville, I spent my time typing up this blog post and reading The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. I bought the book at the airport on my flight to Baltimore last Thursday, but didn’t have a chance to read it at all over the past few days, so I was happy to dive into the book this afternoon.
I am loving it so far and am blown away by the story surrounding Henrietta’s life and the HeLa cells. The author does a great job of making the science parts of the book really interesting without going way over my head. Based on what I’ve read so far (I’m about 100 pages in), you guys recommended a winner!
Time to catch the shuttle to pick up my car and drive back to Ocala.
I hope you’re having a great week!
I love how I’m either intolerant or don’t really enjoy any of the foods that you posted pictures of — and yet I find them all incredibly appealing and attractive. Sounds like it’s snack time to me!! haha.
Safe travels and hope your hugs are just as great as you imagine they will be!
Chelsie @ Balance, Not Scale
I can be so hard sometimes to find healthy food while traveling, but it looks like you found the good stuff!! =)
Amanda @ Eat More Rabbit Food
Glad your back safe and sound! I’ve been thinking of picking up that book for awhile…I’ll definitely give it a read!
Natalie @ Free Range Human
I loved that book! And I haven’t watched the season premiere of New Girl yet, but I’ll watch it on Hulu today!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats
Travelling is fun but its great when you have a home you just love going back too. Hope the reunion is great!
Jenica
I just finished The Scorch Trials (good) and The Art of Fielding (VERY good). In case you needed other recommendations.
The Kidless Kronicles
Nicole
Traveling makes me tired! And thanks for proving that you can eat healthy in the airport!
Courtney @ Journey of a Dreamer
New Girl was absolutely hilarious last night. Both episodes! “I’m you from the future”
Shannon
I love traveling, but like you said, there’s nothing better than coming home to my little family, sleeping in my own bed, and eating my own food! Glad you made it to Florida safely!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries
“I reserve morning drinking for early football games and brunches, not solo airplane travel.”
Can I say this is part of my life motto?? And New Girl was hysterical! Two episodes!
Robyn
Coming home from vacation is always the best part! Glad you had a good trip!
Heather @ Run Eat Play
sounds like you had a great trip but there is something so comforting about coming home! New Girl was hilarious, Schmidt made the show per usual!
Kaitlin @4loveofcarrots
I absolutely LOVED The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks! I read it for a Sociology class in college and reread it within weeks because it was so interesting (and I’m so not science-y, so me loving it so much was a huge shock!). The story is truly compelling.
And heyyy from a Charlotte friend! At the airport, you were about five minutes away from me at work!
Alexa @ Southern Living, Our Way
I’ve been looking for my next book obsession, thanks for the recommendation! I have New Girl waiting for me on my DVR too….SO excited to watch it later tonight!
Meghan @ After the Ivy League
I am packing for 4 days in Paris with my mom and looking for a plane book, thanks for the suggestition! Waiting for a new Sadie picture
Rumi
New Girl was HYSTERICAL last night!! You are going to love it. Lots of cute Nick/Jess moments…
Leah @ Chocolate and Wild Air
Mmm! Fruit and cheese! You’re right, wine would make it better.
Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More
I love your comment about morning drinking. You seem so conservative (in a good way) so it made me laugh out loud.:-)
Laura @ RunningJunkie123
I love that book! I was lucky enough to get a copy a few YEARS ago before it was even published (yay friends in the publishing industry), and i couldn’t WAIT for it to actually come out in print so I could make all my friends read it
Kate
What an exhausting day of travels! You must be so excited to see Ryan and Sadie!
Kerry @ Totes My Oats
Oh my gosh…airport food can be so expensive! Your fruit & cheese plate looks really good though
Megan@funsizedfitness
wow you seem to always be traveling! and always eating lotz of yummy creations!
so what do you do for a living?
Verenique B
I love that you still found something healthy while in an airport. If I’m being honest, I usually give in to bagels or sandwiches during travel.. they’re just so portable!!
Emily
That salad definitely looks so yummy! And I like adding extra pico
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com
I had to read The Life of Henrietta Lacks this summer before coming to college! It’s a very interesting book! I’m glad you are liking it so far
Emma
I really love your yellow/lime luggage! So cute and I really do love colors.
Jessie
Love that book! As a fellow dog owner, I have to ask–when you call your hubby when you are traveling do you ask about the dog? And think about her every day?? Just want to make sure I’m not the only one…
Jessica
Welcome home!! (I’m hoping by now you’re with your hubby and puppy).
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More
Glad you made it home safe! It looks like you had an amazing time!!
Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie
I live in good ol’ Jacksonville. Hope your trip from Jax to Ocala was a smooth ride. Looks like you had a blast on your trip catching up with your grandmas and mom. Such a blessing to have such wonderful ladies in your life. Currently I’m reading Wild (per your recommendations). Love it! Oddly I didn’t realize how true it reflected my life. I lost my mother last year, unexpectedly and my world came crashing down. But thankfully with a determined mind and a strong will I’ve come back from it all a better person because my mom is watching over me. Okay enough of the mushy stuff. I will definitely add The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks to my list. Hope you enjoyed your night and look forward to your next post.
Allison
I love extra pico, but give me some extra guac ,too!
Lori
Ahh sounds hectic! I love travelling but hate the actual travel time of planes, car rides, trains- ugh!
Bek @ Crave
That salad looks so good!
Cher @ Weddicted