I’m happy to be in the swing of things at work. I feel settled, but I also think the adrenaline of starting a new job has worn off because I just hit a wall of tiredness this week. Thus the random wordless post yesterday – I crawled in bed at 9 and wanted nothing more than to sleep!
I really haven’t been feeling the gym this week, so when Matt suggested grabbing dinner tonight in between his one million meetings, classwork, and interview prep, I suggested a trail walk in lieu of formal exercise.
We caught up over a 3 mile walk, and it was just glorious! A nice stroll and constant conversation was the perfect evening activity, and after being in a meeting all afternoon, it felt nice to be outside. There were so many people out running, and each time a person ran past me, I felt so thankful that I was walking and not running! Perhaps a relaxed weekend at home will have me feeling energized again.
And you know what else was fabulous? A dinner date on a weeknight! We went to Nosh, a cute little Durham cafe. I got my favorite salad – a cobb of sorts with bacon, blue cheese, egg, sugared walnuts, and a wonderful rosemary cracker.
I also got to share Matt’s entree, which was simply divine – a vegetable pot pie filled with caramelized butternut squash, apples, and a creamy butter sauce under a hunk of puff pastry. Boy, was it heaven. And perfect for fall, which seems to be on hold around these parts. We’re still having 80 degree days and the AC is still blaring. Apparently, it’s October; I was reminded of that today when I checked the mail. I guess another year has gone by.
I haven’t been as excited about the big day this year, because 27 seems to be getting up there (at least to me!) Birthdays are definitely a lot less exciting than they used to be, but at least it’s an excuse to dine at an overpriced restaurant and demand 3 pieces of cake:)
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Happy Early Birthday!
Not until the 18th, but thank you!!!
That veggie potpie looks ah-maz-ing! Will have to try to recreate that at home for the Vegetarian husband!
Let me know if you recreate it successfully!
That puff pasty pie looks amazing!
I turned 27 this year too. Is it safe to say that we’re now in our late 20′s? Oh mannnnn….
Uhh…we are in our late 20′s:(
I love going on walks with my husband! I feel like we do our best talking at those times. I also think that walking just slows everything down – which seems to be exactly what you needed.
I agree – we need to do it more often for sure!!
Sounds like you had a lovely evening! Restful weekends are the best imho.
ps. both dinners looked and sounded delicious from your pictures & descriptions. sugared walnuts? dead. lol.
Oh they are soo good! Have a nice weekend too:)