As I was chatting about weekend plans with one of the women in my TRX class today, I realized that tomorrow is Friday and I get to see three of my best friends in the entire world tomorrow evening! (We’ve been best friends since elementary school.)
Carrie, Michaela and Leah all arrive in Tampa late tomorrow night and after I pick them up at the airport, we’ll be off to Sarasota/Siesta Key for our girls’ weekend. I am so ready for some beach time and fun in the sun!
Hurry up, Friday!
Knowing that I get to see three of my favorite people in the whole world tomorrow has me in one heck of a good mood today! I also had a shorter-than-usual day at work, so the rest of my afternoon is free with the exception of blog work. I’m hoping to break away from the computer a little early this evening and take Sadie on an extra long walk. It’s gorgeous outside today and since I know the horrific heat of summer in Florida is only a few weeks away, I want to take advantage of evening walks that don’t leave me dripping in sweat while I can.
Work + Lunch
Work went well today! Teachin’ and trainin’!
On my way home, I swung by a jewelry repair shop to get one watch fixed and another one fitted. (I just bought this watch on super sale for $57 on RueLaLa a few weeks ago. I’ve been admiring a similar one that my sister has for years!) I thought I would be at the jewelry shop for a while but I was in and out within 15 minutes. Sweet!
Lunch occurred the minute I walked through the door.
On the menu for today was a throw-together black bean salad roughly modeled after my edamame and black bean salad.
I layered the following in a large bowl:
- 1 can sweet corn
- 1 can black beans
- 1 avocado
- 1 tomato
- Garlic salt
- Cumin
Stir everything together and dig in!
It did the trick and satisfied my hunger.
I hope you guys are having a fabulous day!
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That is such a beautiful picture of you all and you all look super happy 🙂 lunch looks delicious, going to have to give that one a go! Have a wonderful weekend 😀
This sounds like a great to go lunch to take to work!
Oooh that sounds like such a fun weekend! I am so excited for 70 on Saturday in Wisconsin. I could use some Florida sun too though 🙂
And that salad is perrrfect, Loveeee Avocado!
mmm that salad looks delicious!
i also will be hitting up the beach this weekend with some girlfriends- can’t wait to relax & soak up the sun!
I love having fun plans to look forward to- it makes my day much brighter!
Oh my gosh. JULIE! I came to your Blog to look back at the shoes you wore to your Wedding — I want to buy them! They’re adorable. Where did you get them? The crazy thing is… The dresses in this photo are the same dresses my bridesmaids will be wearing 🙂 I think it’s a sign… I should get the shoes! 😉
Yum! This looks like a good and really really easy dinner!
Have a great weekend!!! Super duper jealous!
I need to start making quick lunches like this! I teach too and sometimes it’s hard when you’ve been going all day to sit down and eat something that’s quick and good for you too!
Oooh that looks SO GOOD! Ps, still loving that wedding party pic, those dresses and that view were amazing!
My coworkers and I took a 1.5 hour lunch break to go outside because it’s in the 50s today in Chicago and the entire city is rejoicing. We were over-ambitious and tried to get outdoor seating. Still a little too cold for that. Haha, it must be so different from Florida.
Girls weekends are so fun. Siesta Key is one of my all-time favorite beaches too. Hope you have a great time!
What a great deal on that lovely watch!!
Enjoy the walk as well as your weekend! Time at the beach is the best.
Your lunch looks yummy! I love black beans and anything with a mexican flare. Enjoy the beach this weekend!
Have a fun weekend with your girlfriends! I love weekends with the girls! The salad looks awesome, such vivid colors!
Two of my greatest friends in the world to this day are from elementary school, and I recently moved home and finally live near them. It’s been amazing 🙂
Love this black bean salad – so simple and easy – perfect to throw together for work as well!
I love simple salads like this one! So easy and satisfying!
Julie, your dress is beautiful! The lunch looks awesome too. Definitely something I could put together and take to work.
That looks good! Is it one serving? I hope so… I have a BIG appetite!
Enjoy your time with your girlfriends! That always makes for a great weekend!
I don’t think I could eat a full can of black beans…
I didn’t eat it all in one sitting 🙂
Salad looks delicious and love the beautiful dresses!
I just wanted to say thank you for sharing. I really enjoy your stories and your recipes!
How am I just finding this gem? These are my favorite kind of quick and easy meals, and I’m totally hitting it up shortly. 😉