It feels sooooo good to be back here writing in this space. HIIIII TO MY PEOPLE!
So I have a honeymoon recap post planned for tomorrow and that’s when I planned on getting back to posting, but I’ve been excited to write and connect more and so I’m going to shift to posting 4x a week and see how that goes. If it’s too much, I’ll step back, but if it feels good I’m going to roll with it. So yay for more posts that I hope you guys will enjoy!
When people ask me what my days look like…literally not one is the same. This week I’m working the weekend (annoying, but life) so I’ve had most of the week free for Nutshell/blog work. Some days are spent on the phone with nutrition clients and on the computer, some days I’m working a 12 hour shift, and some days I’m meeting with people and running all over the city.
Yesterday was a run all over the city kind of day. But super fun! I’d been working from home Monday and Tuesday so it felt great to see people all day – my extrovert was happy. These are my favorite kind of days.
Nick is super structured and disciplined with sleep and routines so now that we live together, he’s been the healthiest thing for my sleep. When he gets home from work at 7, the computer shuts down, work is over, and we eat dinner and spend time together and then literally get ready for bed by 9:30 and I’m passed out by 10. It’s awesome. I’ve had zero sleep anxiety lately now that I don’t work late (I don’t always practice what I preach…I’m human) and my body is loving it. We were up around 6ish and we usually eat breakfast together before he leaves for work at 7:15.
Hot oatmeal with banana and PB for him, eggs and toast with jam + butter plus the other part of his banana and AB for me.
Then I had a quick 15 minute call with a potential Nutshell client and headed to an event with other RDs at La Colombe in the West Village. Since I work for myself (Cody is in Atlanta) I don’t get to connect with other like minded RDs everyday so when I do, I feel reinvigorated…it’s the best.
A few things 1) their new draft latte is insanely good 2) the integrity behind the brand impressed me 3) I was heavily caffeinated when I left.
Plus one of my RD pals, Alyssa, was there so it was fun to see her!
After that, I walked over into Soho to meet the owners at the Better Bean for a quick tasting. I don’t usually do this much brand stuff in one day, but the timing and location worked out so I said I’d stop by and hear about their stuff. The father/daughter team behind the company was super sweet and I was excited about their mission. We chatted for 30 minutes before I had to leave for a lunch date. The milk in the lattes held me over quite well, but I was super ready for food by this point.
Thankfully all this was in the same area of the city so I was able to walk/bike everywhere in 10-15 minutes. I met my friend and mentor, Carrie, for lunch at Ellary’s Greens.
I went with the beet salad with salmon since it was almost 90 degrees and all I wanted was cold things. I thought this came with quinoa or some sort of carby thing so was a little bummed when it didn’t but overall it was really good. Lots of fats that kept me full. Love Carrie, she was awesome and I felt refreshed after 2 hours chatting with her.
We wrapped up around 3 and I headed back home to drop off my bags before meeting Kylie for a walk. This made yesterday super fun! She was in the city for a quick trip and texted me the window of time she would be free and it happened that I was flexible yesterday afternoon and she was staying about a mile from my apartment, yay! We met along the west side highway for a walk along the water. Gahhh, so good to see this girl in person and hug her and talk about everything. The BEST. I love the internet.
I headed back home and walked some more while talking with my friend Jess on the phone.
The salad from lunch left me bloated (not an awesome feeling, but sometimes bloating just happens and it’s normal. and that’s okay) but by the time I got home around 5:30 I was craving a smoothie.
Frozen banana, blueberries, spinach and peanut butter went into the blender with almond milk and I drank it while stretching on the floor.
Then I ate a pb chocolate chip cookie from the Oh She Glows cookbook. You guys, these cookies are insane. Even better out of the freezer in my opinion. They’re like a cross between a traditional cookie and a snack like cookie. So sweet, but not like dessert-y sweet. I love them anytime of day.
I FaceTimed my mom and brother and then Nick got home and I cooked while he unpacked packages. Burgers with sautéed onions and mushrooms over some spinach, roasted green beans and roasted sweet potatoes. Plus some chardonnay. Our plates look hella green because I went overboard on the green bean roasting.
Then we ate frozen yogurt because it was on sale at Whole Foods for $2.99 and my favorite Larry and Luna’s was $7 (hi, budgeting) and went to bed by 10pm.
Great day.
Read more day in the life posts from years past here:
This is a great day! WELCOME BACK! So excited to hear about the trip and congrats again! I hope married life is awesome so far (it looks like it!)
it’s been so much fun! thanks so much karlie!
Yay, welcome back! I can’t wait to hear all about South Africa and your new married life 🙂
thanks Christina!
This sounds like such a fun day!! Working the weekends sucks but there’s something refreshing to having off in the middle of the week! Excited to have your posts back 🙂
Yes! weekend stinks sometimes but being able to have days off during the week without the pressure i can feel to socialize is refreshing sometimes :))
Welcome back beautiful friend! So happy to see that NYC is getting lots of sun and warmer weather…Excited to see what lies ahead with your posts! XOXO
oh thank you!! summer is upon us – so so ready for it!
Love day in the life posts- do more of these! Can’t wait to read the honeymoon recap!
I agree!!!
happy to do more!!
What a lovely day. It’s wonderful to hear that Nick has helped you establish better sleep patterns; it’s amazing how husbands and wives balance each other out. Also, what a wonderful day full of time with friends (it’s neat that you were able to get together with Kylie last minute.) It’s always really neat to see bloggers get together with the people behind the brands and establish those relationships. I hope these relationships keep developing for you and the blog!
what a kind comment emily, thank you!
I tried Butter Beans at a health fair recently (actually, an rd2be was running the booth) and I thought they were good. I appreciate family companies! Glad to hear you had a great day and hang out with so many dietitians!
they were such a sweet duo and I love meeting authentic and genuine people behind brands!
I remember reading that you used a bullet journal. I just started last month and really enjoy it, but I am a bit overwhelmed by all the layouts/stuff on Pinterest. How do you use yours? Do you track things or just use monthly/daily logs. Just curious.
maybe i’ll do a post on this next week! sound good? don’t get overwhelmed!
Yes, yes, yes! 4 times a week would be amazing! But of course if you get too busy, that’s okay too. Looks like such a fun day!
xoxoxo
i normally dont work the weekends but i love love love having random weekday off.
it’s such a treat and I don’t feel pressure to socialize which is awesome!
Yessss!! Welcome back. I hope the honeymoon connected you and your man even more. Cheers for real life AND fun days like this one. Yesterday was a hard work day for me, but when I saw your happiness on IG stories, it somehow made my day better. 🙂
ohhh I’m so glad that picture cheered up you – we all have those days so know you are NOT alone 🙂
Looks like an awesome day, and what perfect weather for it! Nice to see a little sneak peek into what your day looks like. I too work an untraditional job and it’s nice to know how other people balance their days when it’s not just spent at a desk in an office.
I love peaking into other’s non traditional days too so I’m glad you enjoyed 🙂
So glad you’re back! Looking forward to more blog posts from you and hearing all about your amazing honeymoon. I’ve always wanted to go to Cape Town! I’m living vicariously through you 😉
Oh you so so so should!! Highly recommend Cape Town!
So excited for you to get back from your honeymoon and to your married life and keep up your amazing work! Thank you for all you do.
thank YOU for reading!
I love day in the life posts! So happy to have more posts from you each week 🙂 I love Kylie’s blog too (I think I found her through you?), so it is fun to see you all as friends in real life! Your breakfast looks so yum
if you love them, i’ll keep posting! adore kylie so glad you love her too 🙂
HIIIII I’ve missed your posts. I have a lot to catch up on because I was in the midst of finals and moving, but I’m excited to go back and read through your guests posts. I know I’ve said it, but congratulations ON EVERYTHING! WOOO. You’re a married woman now. So so happy for you.
Also, I’d go overboard on the green bean roasting too, if I were you. Green beans are the best.
congrats on finishing finals!!thanks so MUCH for your sweet congrats! I am, in fact, married. crazy!
xoxo
Yay married life! Coming home with your favourite person every day is the best thing ever! And it’s all those everyday moments that add up to a special lifetime together 🙂
THE BEST! means the most 🙂
I like the design on your tiggts, where are they from?
I am SOOOO excited that you will be posting 4x a week! That made my day 🙂 I just love your posts. PS. That looked like an awesome day! Productive, yet super fun.
aw thanks kayla! hope you had an awesome weekend!
Welcome home! I loved reading this post, and so much of it resonated with me. My sleep structure changed ten-fold when I moved in with my boyfriend (now husband). We start winding down around 8:30 and are usually in bed by 9:30 🙂 It’s the best.
Looks like you’ve jumped right back into the hustle and bustle of life, Robyn! What a busy bee you are.
That picture of you and Kylie makes me so happy! Your smiles are just contagious.