Since I work in the media, I tend to think I talk for a living. When I’m outside of work, it’s incredibly hard to get me to shut up. Try and get a word in, I dare you. So I tend to think that I talk as a hobby as well. I’ve even been told that I talk in my sleep!
Needless to say, my jaws are always flappin’. I’m a true Chatty Cathy.
That’s why the stretch from Friday afternoon to today has been really tough for me. I have laryngitis – but it’s almost gone. I’ve never had it before, and I can’t say I want it again after this . My voice cracks … or sounds incredibly manly … or won’t be there at all … or I sound like a Mickey Mouse impersonator. Sucky. I’m glad it’s getting better now. I was starting to compare my voice to the likes of an overly emotional cartoon character.
Today’s What I Ate Wednesday, hosted by the always wonderful Jenn over at Peas and Crayons, was eaten right in the midst of my laryngitis spell (Monday). I was feeling completely fine, not sick at all … so my meals didn’t change. It was just a very quiet day.
Breakfast:
I ate this while staring at Mariah Carey’s hot bod reading the latest issue of Shape. In that bowl is oatmeal, chia seeds, chocolate whey protein powder, and a spoonful of coconut oil (gotta love those healthy fats!). The oil is melting … so I apologize if it looks a little bit strange. I can assure you it was delicious though!
Lunch:
I ate this plateful at home while watching Ellen (has anyone else seen her segment where Tony sings karaoke? Hilarious!). I put spinach, hummus, turkey, and mustard on a multigrain bagel thin. A large handful of carrots on the side made lunch wonderfully colorful 
Not pictured: 2 clementines, which might just be the cutest fruit ever.
Lunch Number 2:
I considered this my second (and completely unnecessary) lunch because it was SO filling. And I also felt like crap after drinking it due to the oodles and oodles of sugar in it. My coworker and I took advantage of the Starbucks Frappucino Happy Hour and tried the new Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino. Holy cannoli. If you’re okay with having a minor major sugar hangover, I suggest this bad boy.
Supper:
I had a friend in town, and she suggested we go for sushi before she left. Excellent idea! It was an all you can eat restaurant … we got a little crazy. I had a seaweed salad (my absolute favorite!), edamame, salmon and snapper sashimi, gyoza, and various pieces of salmon sushi, spicy tuna sushi, and a crispy California roll. So. Much. Food.
I also tried a piece of unagi … just for Ross.
Who doesn’t think of Friends when they hear the word unagi? It’s impossible for me.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
I couldn’t do it… I went with a tall Mocha Light Frap! My cousin got this and it look delicious.
Oh, it was. It was intense.
I love sushi. And every time someone says unagi I think of Ross. And how awesome Friends is. What a lovely day of eats!
I’m pretty sure I can find a Friends quote for almost every situation I encounter in my life
oh you lunch is the best ever…but…what’s the taste of that yellowy mustard on turkey ham slices?
Why, a delicious one
Hahaha I’m not sure how to describe it. You should give it a try!
Seaweed salad is my fav too! I bought some today to have with a baked miso salmon I’m cooking for dinner – can’t wait!
Oooh yum! That sounds like a terrific combo. I hope it was delicious
I love sushi and can’t imagine the damage I could do at a buffet
[Fitness, Health and Happiness]
Gotta love Ross!
Hahaha. Can you imagine the aftermath if we took on a buffet together?!
wow that drink from starbucks sounds epic and something that I need to try, adn pronto! All you can eat sushi? Awesome, I would have gone nuts too!
You do need to try the frap! Holy cannoli, it’s delicious.
As good as that frappucino looks, I think I’d rather just have a big ole slice of cake instead lol… all-you-can-eat sushi is the greatest… I love being able to sample everything without “committing” to any one menu item.
I love that way of looking at it … I’ve never seen it as “not committing”. But that’s a great way of putting it, and definitely why I enjoy those restaurants so much!
I went through a period of time where every winter I would get laryngitis for at least a week. The trouble was, I had two jobs where I had to talk all the time…travel agent and Weight Watchers leader. It was not easy. You have my sympathy, but glad you’re coming out of it. Happy WIAW!
Eeek! That sounds brutal, Fran! I’m glad to report I’m almost entirely healed now
I hope it stays away for a long time!
Your eats are making me hunnnngryyy. I want that sushi, seaweed salad is my favorite! Sorry to hear about your laryngitis…. Just look at it as a chance to rest your voice do you can be SUPER loud when your all better!!
You better believe I’m gonna be super loud
seaweed salad is the absolute best and i am so happy to hear it is your favorite too. whenever i go get sushi i always get mocked for ordering this. what gives?
Mocked?! That hurts my feelings. Hahaha. I love seaweed salad – I’m glad I decided to try it months ago. I’ve never looked back
Glad to hear you’re feeling better. I hate laryngitis, I had it over the winter and it sucked. Thankfully you have a blog so you can still have a way to talk! Just in a different way, through writing. Better than nothing!
That’s a great point! I’m feeling better now (almost entirely healed!), but the next time this creeps up, I’ll … type? … your ears/eyes off
the sushi looks so fresh! I have never had edamame at a sushi restaurant but think I should try, I keep seeing people ordering it!
Oh edamame is one of my absolute favorite things! I buy it frozen and add it to salads at home all the time … and it’s definitely a must at sushi restaurants!
Aw, hope you feel better soon! <3
Yummy eats! Loving that sandwich of yours!
Thank you! I’m pretty much healed now
And nothing beats a sandwich for lunch!
I love unagi rolls! All you can eat sushi is DANGEROUS! I have never tried seaweed salad before. What is the consistency like? Is it salty? I will definitely have to try it next time I go out for sushi.
It’s so dangerous. Seaweed salad is kind of salty … but I think there’s some sort of vinegar dressing on it. Maybe? It tastes similar to that anyway. I love it so much. And it must be good for you … it’s green!
Ross Geller is the ONLY thing I think about when ordering Unagi!I am so glad there is someone else out there with a one-tack Friends brain like mine! I also adore seaweed salad! Have you ever tried the version from Costco? I was skeptical but it was really good! I’d definitely suggest it if you need your fix!
I didn’t know Costco carried it! This is life changing information, Tara. I must find it during my next trip.
That sushi looks so good!!! It’s been too long since I had any…and it’s my favorite!
Me too! There’s just something about it. Maybe it’s because it’s so fresh? I can’t get enough!
Ooh, I saw the new Frappaccino flavor when I was grabbing coffee the other day. It looks incredible!!! I was hoping they’d pass out free samples, but no such luck.
Free samples are always the best. I’ll vouch for it … you should try it
Aw, I hope you’re feeling better so you can chat it up ASAP!
I’ve never had seaweed salad but I must say that it looks pretty good!
You NEED to try it!
I’m so glad to find another Canadian blogger! I love using coconut oil to bake with and I love how once it is re-chilled it makes everything so firm
That starbucks drink sounds amazing 
Wahoo for Canadians
The drink was soooo good. Like cake in a cup. Plus it has CHOCOLATE whip!
Hahaha, this made me laugh! “Ahhh, unagi…” “Ahhh, salmon skin roll…”