I went to go check my flight last night and when I did there was an alert from American Airlines to change my flight if possible due to storms coming through Tuesday and Wednesday. The past at least 6 times I’ve flown out of New York, there has been flight problems. Like, I expect for things to not go smoothly.
I was already a bit stressed knowing I had less than 36 hours at home before people starting coming in for the wedding….and there’s several last minute things to get done. So I called worked, they were amazing and told me they would find cover for my shift yesterday and at 8:30am I changed my flight from Wednesday morning to 3 hours later…at 11:30am. That was the last flight out before storms were suppose to hit.
If you’ve ever flown out of New York City when flights start getting delayed…all airports turn into a jungle gym of pissed off adult humans turned animals. And more alcohol is consumed than you’d probably want to know. Nahhhh, I didn’t want any of that.
I wasn’t taking chances.
So I cancelled my workout + brunch date with my friend Sarah and managed to scramble around my apartment packing for the wedding + 2 week honeymoon in 45 minutes and cleaning up the apartment in a little over an hour. I was out the door by 9:45am and to LaGuardia by 10:30am.
As of now, I think I only forgot one part of Nick’s wedding gift at home and I have a bridesmaid bringing it Friday. Problem avoided.
Life is never boring here you guys.
Instead of Tuesday’s eats, I’m giving you Monday’s since yesterday was all over the place.
Mornings usually consist of me waking up, drinking a couple cups of coffee, eating pancakes + eggs, and doing She Reads Truth. I love slow mornings.
I had a lot of Nutshell clients Monday morning since I’m taking the next 3 weeks off. I talked with clients in my PJs from 7:45am till about noon. By that time my mouth was dry and I was starving again. So I threw together what was left in my fridge – broccoli, mushrooms and cauliflower rice with some rotisserie chicken and sesame oil for flavor. And then ate some popcorn popped in coconut oil for carbzzzz.
I finally changed after lunch into yoga clothes and headed up to Midtown to take in my ring for a cleaning and tune up before the wedding. And then took a hot yoga class in Bryant Park.
After class I found a quiet place in the library and had my last client call at 4pm and then ate an Rx bar on my way back to pick up the ring.
I volunteer at Avail every Monday evening for a few hours as a client advocate – basically I counsel women through unexpected pregnancies. I love it and it’s one of the highlights of my week. On my way out I snacked on a few squares of chocolate before meeting Nick down at Dig Inn for dinner.
Our LAST DINNER TOGETHER in New York as single people.
I went with chicken on a bed of greens + rice with roasted carrots in kale pesto and pumpkin seeds (so good!) along with the beets + quinoa and sautéed chard.
After biking home I was still unsatisfied so I ate a thick slice of banana bread along with a scoop of PB and a glass of almond milk.
And that’s that. Today, I’ll be pleading with God to give way to the thunderstorms supposedly coming through this weekend. You guys, I know its not good, but I can’t stop obsessing over the weather. Thank goodness my momma has massages planned and I’ll be doing deep breathing allll day.
Happy Wednesday!
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Just remember that of all the things you CAN control, the weather is not one of them! I got married in April of last year and it was like 35 degrees outside. Not ideal, but our pictures were still gorgeous and that is the last thing I think about when I think of our big day! Also, investing in cute rainboots/umbrellas just in case will make for some fun pictures!
So excited for you Robyn! I’ll be praying for the thunderstorms to pass and for a beautiful wedding! Congratulations in advance and savor each and every moment!
Safe travels friend! XOXO
I’ve seen so much about Dig Inn – I wish we had them in NC. I’m sorry to hear about your flights, but I’m glad you were able to work it out. Gah, hoping for the best day Saturday for you!!
The chicken dinner with kale pesto and pumpkin seeds looks delicious. And I love how you throw your chicken, broccoli and mushroom leftovers together. Yum!
How exciting that your wedding is so close. I’ll be praying for nice weather for your special day. 🙂
Just a weather tip for you, only look at information from the National Weather Service (weather.gov). You can enter in the exact zip code of the wedding location and those forecasts are tweaked by meteorologists who have a better understanding of local climate and geography! I’ll cross my fingers for clear skies for you!
Ok so don’t feel bad about obsessing over the weather because my wedding was insane thanks to half a foot of snow in New England this past December. Three things happened: some family couldn’t come (it is what it is), I couldn’t get ANY Pre-wedding pics with my bridesmaids (like I literally have none.), BUT it was the coziest event on the face of the planet and we had the BEST time and I swear it was because we were all warm and dry inside. So it’s all good!!! Enjoy every moment and best wishes!!!
its the same where i live – flights NEVER go as planned and its so frustrating/stressful to get out of our airport! hopefully thats the only issue youll have this weekend and everything else goes well 🙂
also, i absolutely love bryant park, doing yoga there has to be SO lovely!
I know that feeling of freaking out before your wedding but seriously, no matter what the weather does it will be the best day ever! It actually thunderstormed during our ceremony, like right when we were saying our vows so I’m sure no one could hear us, but in retrospect it was kind of cool! Can’t wait to hear how everything goes!!!
You are getting married!!!! SO excited for you and Nick. Enjoy and savor the moment-the crazy circus ones, the calm ones, the elated ones….all the feels!!!!
Sending you happy ju ju and a beautiful day despite what the weather *may* be!
Thinking of you today and praying that the spirit of God will be all throughout your wedding. I can’t wait to read about it! <3
I love you Robyn; your life is never boring. It reminds me of how life is always so exciting no matter what happens. I love your attitude about it, how you just kept powering through, taking care of yourself, helping your many clients, and now it’s wedding week!!!!! I’m glad you get to take 3 weeks off; I’ll be praying for really good weather according to God’s will!!!! It’s amazing how God is so gracious, and I can’t wait for the wedding to happen. It’s going to be wonderful.
Ahhh, I’m sure it all felt so hectic and now you’re sitting and relaxing on your honeyoon! Cannot wait to read all about the wedding 🙂