I can’t believe how quickly today has flow by! It’s already 6:00 pm! Where did the day go? I guess sleeping late does that, huh? Mal and I slept in until about 9:30 this morning. We were up until 2:30 after our party, so we definitely needed the sleep, but now the day has gotten away from us.
Breakfast
While I worked on my Health post, Mal and Murphy made a Starbucks run for breakfast. I had a tall eggnog misto and a Bacon, Gouda Cheese, Egg Frittata on Artisan Roll. Both were delish!
After breakfast, Mal and Murphy met some friends at the dog park while I headed to Starbucks to work on my book. I made some progress, but let’s just say, it’s not going well. 
I really need to buckle down and start making some sacrifices– like waking up early or staying up late to write or paring-down my social calendar. Otherwise, this baby isn’t going to get written!
Lunch
While working away, I treated myself to another eggnog misto (yes, I have an eggnog problem) and a frosted polar bear cookie. Not the healthiest “lunch,” but I plan to make up for it with a veggie-rific dinner.
(I didn’t snap a photo at Starbucks, so this one is a stand-in.)
Snack
I worked for about 3 hours before heading home. I grabbed a quick snack (leftover mini panini) and then hit the gym for an upper body strength training workout and some time on the elliptical.
Tomorrow morning, I’m running my first road race since last May, so I didn’t want to push myself too hard at the gym this afternoon. I still have brucitis in my hip, so I had an easy-ish workout. I don’t think I’ll beat my time from last year’s Jingle Bell 5k, but I plan to have a good time and finish the race.
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Time for dinner! See ya! 
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Tina! I’m gonna be at the Jingle Bell 5K too! Some of my girlfriends and I are meeting up so let me know if you wanna meet up with us! Thanks again for the meet-up on Thursday. Had tons of fun!
Some days just call for double Starbucks runs!
Starbucks x 2 is nothing to be ashamed of!
Good luck in your race tomorrow!
Starbucks x2 sounds like a good day to me! =)
Good luck in the 5K. You are smart not to overdo it the day before. I did that with my Turkey Trot and felt great!
i love your wonderful attitude about sweets
it is so refreshing to see someone not apologize for eating what they feel like! cookies are good and should be eaten and should NOT make you feel bad about yourself!!
starbucks is just THAT good! that polar bear looks so great
jenna
No worries about the Polar Bear cookie and eggnog lunch. I had a Riesling and chocolate chip cookie dinner.
BTW: If you ever wondered the Biltmore estate Riseling is quite good. I can even type after having a few glasses of it apparently. Wait. Does that make it bad or good?
Hope your run goes well! You could always have some 2x Starbucks before the run to get you even more pumped!
double starbucks action is totally justifiable — especially for busy bees like you!
Starbucks is making their money off you lol
that bear cookie looks sooo cute
I have been ogling those polar bear cookies at Starbucks, they look so good!
that polar bear cookie is freaking adorable! eggnog is a very understandable addiction…
I feel like SUCH a dork asking this, but I’m not a Starbucks girl so I’m dying to know… what’s a misto? Thanks!
@Erica R. Morris: Check my FAQs!
I’m addicted to anything peppermint around the holidays… Any other time of the year I could care less about it. I think it’s just comforting. Good luck tomorrow on your race!
I did not know Starbucks made such delicious-looking sandwiches–awesome!
Good luck at the race!
I want that sandwich for breakfast, it sounds amazingly yummy! Don’t get so down on yourself, definitely make those sacrifices to ease the stress and help you get the work done but stay positive. We are all here rooting for you. I can’t wait for the book and I will be here to encourage you the whole way! I am sure plenty of others agree. Stay positive, you’re not screwed..you CAN do it!
I always think those Polar Bear cookies are so precious at Starbucks! Too cute to eat! GL tomorrow.
I’ve been eyeing those polar bear cookies myself! They’re just so adorable
good luck!!
Looks awesome! Loved the polar bear!
You will have an awesome race tomorrow! And you will write, write, write that amazing book!
Have a great Sunday!
It’s not hard to find an excuse to have Starbucks twice in one day…I mean, I’ll comprimise rent or contemplate selling my body for a good latte..
I’ll be at the Jingle Bell 5K too with my hubby and several friends. Am so excited!
i’ll be there too!! =D
What exactly is in the eggnog misto, because it’s not on their menu and I’d like to try it!
Good luck in the race Tina!
Starbucks twice in one day sounds like a great day to me! Good luck in your race!
Good luck with the race! That cookie looks so good
I LOVE eggnog – it’s an addiction. Have you ever made your own from fresh eggs? It’s SO good and you only need a little bit to satisfy your cravings.
I ran the Indy Jingle Bell Run yesterday – good luck with yours. Hopefully it’s not as chilly as ours was! Brrr!
Oh my gosh I’ve been DYING to have that polar bear cookie at Starbucks!! I think you just convinced me to get one