Caution: sleepless blogger on board. May result in frequent grammar errors and confused thoughts.
Yes, it’s true. It’s only 6:30am, I’ve already eaten breakfast, and am about ready to hit up the gym. This is what happens when your body is trapped in a 80* hot box all night with a growling tummy, achy back, and busy mind running through its six-paged to-do list. Worst night of sleep… ever!
I have no idea how much sleeping actually occurred last night, but it wasn’t enough. I was tossing and turning constantly just wanting it to be morning… so I could eat! At 6:00am, I was fed up with trying to sleep, and bounced into the kitchen to throw together a cold bowl of cereal. I have a feeling the cold cereal cravings are going to last a while longer [especially now that I’m stocked with granola].
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2/3 c. Oaty Bites
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1/3 c. homemade granola
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1/3 c. Humboldt b-berries
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2/3 c. 2% milk
Here’s how the granola making went down Monday:
- 12 c. organic rolled oats – I scored a sale @ $0.79/lb!
- 2 c. chopped walnuts
- 2 c. pumpkin seeds
- 1 c. sunflower seeds
- 1 c. unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 c. ground flax
- 1 T cinnamon
- 1 c. canola oil
- 1/2 c. agave
- 1/4 c. honey
- 2 T vanilla
Mix together dry ingredients in a very large bowl. Mix together wet ingredients in a small bowl. Pour wet over dry. Mix thoroughly. Spread evenly into glass baking dishes or rimmed baking sheets. Bake @ 350* for 28-30 minutes, stirring every 10. Remove from oven and immediately spread granola out on paper towels to cool quickly. When completely dry, store in an airtight container.
Wish me luck getting through my monster to-do list today. I have a good feeling a nap and iced coffee will be needed to succeed.
Happy Humpity Hump Day!
Hillary
Are you an early riser/morning person? I loveee the morning; it’s my favorite part of the day. I am glad I’m getting a early start today… just wish I had gotten in a few more quality zzz’s.
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I LOVE getting up early in the morning. I always feel so motivated, and it’s great knowing you have the whole day ahead of you. Good luck getting everything done today – and enjoy the nap if you take one! :)
Ahh, no fun :(
I am a morning person as long as I get enough sleep!
Try and call it an early night!
I’m kind of in the middle…I like to get up somewhat early (8ish) as long as I’ve gotten enough sleep, but I just moved into a new apartment and the past couple of weeks, I have not been able to get to sleep! The heat combined with a noisy fan and a new bed (and bedroom, for that matter) has had me tossing and turning all night, so I definitely feel you! Iced coffee for all!
I am not a huge morning person. I’m fine once I’m up and moving, it’s the getting up and moving part that tends to be a problem! I’m usually up by 6:30ish to get ready and get to work by 8.
I was never a morning person until I got married. I was always known for sleeping in late, but then we got a puppy and house training her meant waking up every 4 hours to take her to the bathroom outside – haha. So, with that, and then having my favorite gym classes in the morning, you could say I have changed. However, I don’t wake up before 7 or anything. Which I really want to start doing so I can get more things done earlier.
Thanks for the granola recipe – I’ve been looking for the perfect granola recipe for a while now. :-)
Good luck with the to do list – and with getting a better sleep tonight!
I’m a morning person, too! But I really function best on 8 hours of sleep. I can manage on 7, but anything less and it’s hard for me to be productive or make complete sentences. :)
I’m so sorry you didn’t sleep well!!! I hope last night was better for you! I’m not a great morning person…I need at least ten minutes before anyone can speak to me and can function!
HI! I just found your blog! I love it! Your early bird special looks so yummy! And that recipe for granola looks great!
Good luck today!! Stick to the list and don’t stress!! and a coffee would definitely help!! lol.
I’m trying to be more of a morning person. I’ve always been a night-owl (thanks, Dad) but I think you get so much more accomplished in the mornings. More daylight = a happy Maura!
sometimes a snack at night helps me hit the hay! like oats or your granola would’ve worked!! i know i don’t like to eat late at night either, but if your belly was rumbling it was probably for a reason, silly! ;) hope you get caught up on some rest tonight! xo.
I am a morning person…but a night person…LOL! Bahhh. I know I need to get to bed earlier, even when I’m TIRED, but I won’t go – I think living alone makes it tough for me to relax at night. But, it killlls me in the morning…
I’m not much of a morning person at all – so I’m super jealous of you :)
Your granola sounds delicious! I’ve always wanted to try making my own – I’m sure it would taste so great when it is all warm after being baked.
Definitely the morning! I’d rather be up at 6:30am than awake until 12 midnight! I need my sleep at about 10:00pm! haha!
Definitely NOT a morning person! :P
I am pretty all over the place. Sometimes I can be a morning person, other times all I want is my bed!
I just discovered your blog and I love it! At a time when my RSS reader is overwhelming and I’m trying to cut it down, I STILL added you. :)
Aw, thanks! :)
If I get a good night’s rest, I’m most DEFINITELY a morning person. Otherwise, not a chance! :)