I took myself out for a mini Paris-inspired outing last week before my photo shoot in Salt Lake. I ended up going to Hagermann's Bakehouse for lunch and a very pleasant hour of reading.
I ordered a fantastic sandwich (the Real Roast Beef I think) which had grilled bread, melted cheese, tomato, onion, cucumber and roast beef. It was perfect. We really need to be more inventive with our sandwich making skills around here, that cucumber added such a nice crunch. I had a blondie for dessert, and stayed until I finished my book. Good times.
After lunch I checked out the clearance racks at Old Navy (didn't find anything I had to have), checked the bargain shelves in Barnes and Noble hoping to find the next book in the series I'm reading, but struck out there too.
Then I did a quick limp through Target to buy dum dum suckers to stock my camera bag (prizes for kids). It was a very budget-friendly, nonexciting outing.
So while this wasn't my best Paris-inspired outing, it was still good. Why haven't I ever gone out to lunch and read before these outings? It seems like a no-brainer to me now, but that's not something I ever used to do.
**Have you started doing anything different lately?
When was the last time you took yourself out on a date?
What are you reading?**
When was the last time you took yourself out on a date?
What are you reading?**
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I'm reading A Christmas Carol. I've never read it before & i am so excited about it.
I don't like going to lunch by myself.... I don't know why- maybe I need to try it more often?!
that food looks so good- I've heard of that bakery before, but I've never been there.
I love the idea of taking myself out on a date - I need to do that...soon! I am not trying anything new, yet - but there are things on the horizon!
You've really made me think with this idea...and the other Paris-inspired lessons, too. I'm going to try to implement your idea.
Jason and Blake LOVE cucumber on their sandwiches. They like it instead of lettuce because lettuce tends to get soggy and Jason hates that. We also add a little pepper and 2 drops of Tabasco sauce in their sandwiches.
I haven't eaten by myself and I don't know that I could.
Making time for yourself is so nice. Sometimes little treasures (a nice bakery) is right out your back door. (O.K. maybe not right out the door, but you get what I am saying.)
I am trying to take new walking route to see a little more of Q.C. I'm the process of catching up $$ so I'm doing some window shopping....less guilt. :D
Have you decided your new book?
This post made me hungry and I don't even eat red meat. Cucumbers on sandwiches are such a delight. Pickles are the real treat in my book though. I never even think to put them on unless I'm paying $5 for a sandwich.
Haven't taken myself on a date in a long, long time. I'm due.
Actually...unless you count the OB office.
:)
Just finished THE HELP and loved, loved, loved it!!!
I am a creature of habit and haven't done anything really different. Perhaps it is time to shake things up... hmmm, like a move! ha
A "luxurious reading lunch" sounds heavenly to me!
seriusly missy....good for you....c'est tres bon! I am excited about your outings...I think I have outings all the time, whether alone or with people.....anytime is a good time.....
did not have time to read anything more...alf has finals...and the computer is no where to be seen or felt.........
I go out to eat lunch occasionally during my lunch break at work. Generally I pack my lunch and eat at my desk which is usually by myself. {there are only a couple of other therapists in the clinic and we all have busy schedules} But, love to go somewhere with my book or notes to write and enjoy some me-time :o)
Hagerman's is delicious. Nice sandwiches are so hard to make at home--they are so much more work than they appear to be! I'm all for eating sandwiches at restaurants.
I love your label of "luxurious reading lunch."
I am reading The Shell Seekers and Have The Hunger Games waiting in the wings...
in case you forget how amazing the places to eat in Utah are - I am reminding you
THEY ARE AMAZING!!
I am reading A Reliable Wife.
I've never heard of that bakery--looks delightful!
I just love that you're going on these outings and trying something new. I, however, can't wait to get home and stay there (no surprise, I'm sure).
I'm finally back to reading Sacred Hearts.
That sign makes my city living heart hurt. So much convenience in one spot.
I plan to take myself on a date next week once Annelise goes back to school. I love to have a leisurely lunch with a book as my faithful companion.
Even though your outing was low-key it still sounds like refreshing fun.
I just finished Ordinary Heroes by Scott Turow (I've been on a WWII kick). Not sure what my next one will be. I haven't heard of Kate Atkinson--must look into that.
I'd love to take myself out on a date sometime. If I had a car that might be easier, but I'm thinking that I might just have to figure something out anyway.
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