I’m back from my week long Arizonian adventure, and I was almost 100% absent from anything and everything blog related. I did read some posts each morning to accompany my coffee in order to make room for my breakfast, and I even posted one measly post, but the rest of my time was spent…away from my computer.
In typical recap format, here’s a count up of a few things I did last week.
One – trip to the theater. This show was FANTASTIC.
Two – mountains climbed.
Three – lovely bike rides. I rode a tandem bike for the first time. Scariest moment of the entire trip and I nearly lost my lunch out of fear, which could go two ways.
I’ll let you use your imagination for that last sentence.
Four – pots of coffee. I use a French press at home, but without this I brewed my morning coffee in a pot. I drank about four pots this trip which is 2x more than my normal coffee consumption. No regrets.
This is not a pot of coffee, rather it is a coffee roaster I saw at the Phoenix airport. Random, and photo worthy.
Five – days of running. Loved kicking off my half marathon training in the flat lands.
Six – Marvel movies. Last year my family and I had a Harry Potter marathon and finished them all. This year we started watching Marvel movies. Not in order, so I still have more to watch, but I greatly enjoyed oogling Tom Hiddleston in Thor.
Other honorable mentions
- I ate the best $2 tacos I’ve ever had .
- I was gifted 20 pounds of food for Christmas that took up two giant shopping bags. Including multiple grains and pastas. I got it all home.
Kinda like this.
- I got a new iPhone. Somuchfaster. I used it to snap multiple photos of the mountains on my flight home.
Unplugging was great, and I’d like to give a shout out to my Arizona family for handling my “hanger” when it reared it’s ugly head. Similar to the Hulk in all those Marvel movies, I’m a different person when I get hungry.
They handled me like a champ. Thanks guys.
…and just like that, it’s back to school and work today. Happy Monday.
Q: Favorite Marvel movie?
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67 thoughts on “Unplugged”
bonnev659
happy new year and sweet photos
matt928s4
I totally love and enjoy my unplugged times, too.
On one hand it’s weird how addicted I am to all the computers, smartphones, etc. in my daily business. But nothing is greater than comming home, switching of the phone and just enjoy a little bit time offline :).
Great to have you back online 🙂
Brittany
I didn’t notice how often I used my phone until I got back home. I think I was on it for at least half the entire day yesterday!! It just shows if I have boredom I reach right for my phone.
B
Man, everyone was having Marvel marathons this weekend it seems! It’s hard to pick just ONE Marvel movie as my favorite but right now it’s Captain America: Winter Soldier.
kathy@realtalk
nice!!! time away unplugged is the best. i’ve been drinking more coffee as well; we finally got some Marley coffee and love.
50statecanuck
LOVE being able to be unplugged…the only time I can do it is when I’m up at the cottage and there is NO reception and it’s forced on me…but I LOVE it! You are stronger than i! :))
Laura @ the gluten-free treadmill
Looks like an amazing time! I’m really looking forward to when I can unplug (which is probably months away – like post run!)
Heather
Unplugging is sometimes the best thing 🙂 Yay for double the coffee. Those tacos couldn’t be $2, they look amazing! Food is the best gift. Glad you have family that understands Hangry. I feel ya on that one. I too, turn into a totally different person. Happy Monday!
Majella Boland
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Wow amazing. What you managed to put in that week. Go you.
Lety C
Great post, so entertaining! Love to read, Happy monday! And by the way, I like Ironman, so funny!
Brittany
The Ironman movies were my favorite entertainment wise, soooo good and Robert Downy Jr is amazing.
bobbyjessica2319
Nice 🙂 looks like a fun week.! I never unplug, I can’t do it. Lol
charissarunning
Um, those tacos look ridiculously amazing right now…so jealous!! All your mountain climbing makes me want to go mountain climbing too (or just hiking trails at least)! But I don’t know about doing it alone… I could probably recruit my parents though!
Also, funny thing you mentioned Thor because that would have to be my favorite Marvel movie. But I think it’s just because Chris Hemworth is my absolute favorite ❤
Shawna
ahhhh looks like such a fun trip. coffee & running (yay for training!) & mountains & tandem bikes & hiking & good food & tacos…we love so many of the same thingsssss. i need to come to Seatttleeeee.
Brittany
Yes….yes you do. 🙂
My Wanderlusty Life
Good luck with your half marathon! and I think I’ve seen one Marvel movie, if Thor counts, and it was pretty funny. Oh wait, is Iron Man one? I liked that one too. I could talk about Harry Potter all day though 😉 Welcome back to reality.
Brittany
I’m with you on the HP chat, my heart will forever belong to Hogwarts. Ironman would probably be my favorite Marvel movie thus far, Robert Downy Jr is fantastic.
Amy @ A Desert Girl
Those tacos. Yes, please. I’msohungryrightnow. Happy New Year!
Lauren @ ihadabiglunch
I’m not super into Marvel movies (my brother would be so disappointed) so my opinion doesn’t count. I DO have an opinion about tacos, though, and $2 are the bee’s knees. Tandem bikes sound so freaking scary no wonder you almost lost your cookies! haha
lovehealcook
Looks like a great trip! How cool to find a roaster in the airport, I’m going to have to look if I’m there!
Aja
Happy New Year! That looks like so much fun. Did you get to watch Guardians of the Galaxy in your Marvel movie marathon? The Actor gave it to me for Christmas and we’d seen it in the theaters. It’s basically the Avengers in space but it’s great.
Brittany
I didn’t! My dad said it wasn’t very good, so I skipped it. You’re like the sixth person on this post to mention it though so now I must watch it haha.
The Vegan 8
Unplugging is definitely necessary sometimes! Looks like you had an amazing time and as always, I love your photos! Those tacos seriously look like killer tacos, wow!
Britta
Yeah you did. I need to do that as well. Not so much blog, because knowing me I won’t come back for 8 months but instagram and twitter need to CALM DOWN in 2015. So far, its not going so well.
I don’t know if I have a fav marvel movie but I’ve seen guardians of the galaxy far too many times – I’m gonna blame the soundtrack! Yay for all the fam time and food and a new phone! I’m still rocking the iPhone 4 so maybe its time for an upgrade soon 😀
Natalie @ The Ravenous Mommy
I get very hangry too! It is not pleasant!
Love watching movies during the holidays. We saw one Marvel that was really good… Guardians of the Galaxy!
Amy
LOVE Marvel movies, especially Thor!! It was on TV last summer, and although it was an afternoon where I totally needed to get work done… Staring at very cute actors on the screen took priority. 😉 So happy for you that you were able to unplug, exercise in gorgeous locations, and even go to a play!! And I definitely took that as “fear caused me to drop my lunch” as opposed to the more traditional meaning… Hope you’re doing well in your first Monday back!
Katie T
Welcome back! How healthy to unplug…not to mention finding $2 tacos (how I miss the SW at times!)
paleovirtus
Tobey Maguire’s first Spidey flick…. 🙂
jennifer prod
those tacos – yum! definitely going on my list for my next trip to phoenix. all the talk about bike rides and mountain climbs and generally outdoorsyness makes me think i need to book a flight, stat. oh, and welcome home!
kim
Those hiking trails look beautiful!!
KAT
What a fun looking trip!
And by the way… Marvel movies = perfection. I have seen Guardians of the Galaxy 10+ times, its pretty sad….
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
I’m not sure that I could pick ONE favourite Marvel movie. They all have that “feel good, guaranteed to chill” vibe about them. I do love the X-Men movies, though. Aaaaand how GOOD does it feel to have a new phone!? I completely gave up on trying to use mine for anything before I got my new 6 because half the time it would just crash. Now I’m kind of an addict.
Brittany
I held out AS LONG AS I COULD with my phone, but the slowness and CONSTANT CRASHING finally pushed me over the edge. It feels so good…so so good. I couldn’t dive into the 6 though, so I upgraded to a 5S…which means I was rocking the 4 for many years haha.
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets
I’m so glad you got the chance to unplug and relax. You definitely needed it, and it makes me happy mountains were a part of it. I sent the Hubby back to school today, and it was a little sad considering I won’t get that much consecutive time with him again until August….maybe September. Le sigh.
In other news, I think I’m going to run a race. Do it with me?
Brittany
Ah yes, back to school for me today too. Is he taking more chem…because I am. He and I can slowly die together. In all honesty though I’m in a better place with this round than the last so that’s good. RACE!?! I’m intrigued…tell me more.
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets
So I was thinking about running a half since the Cleveland marathon is in May. Unfortunately, I might have a scheduling conflict that weekend, but perhaps we could do another. I’d need a buddy to get me through.
Brittany
I would love to find one to do in your area! Lets start looking!
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets
This one might be kind of cool: ◾Sat, Oct 11: Rock & Roll Cleveland Half Marathon in Cleveland, OH
Or this one: ◾Sun, Apr 12: Towpath Half Marathon & 3-Mile in Cleveland, OH
P
That tandem bike adventure sounds awesome! Closest to that for me would be riding on a motorcycle with my cousin in India—it was dangerously fast, but somuchfun!!!
Jane
Wow, what a great time you had “unplugged”! I must admit I’m nervous about tandem cycling. I have enough trouble staying on when it’s only me. 😉 Mountains climbed, movie marathons, great food, beautiful views…fabulous. I hope you feel refreshed? Best wishes for a fabulous 2015! 🙂
Brittany
I did NOT like the tandem!! Having no control over ANYTHING freaked me out way too much. I can not cross it off my list of to-do’s so that’s good.
jejansonius
Taking a week off can be so freeing! Love the post and love your blog, you have inspired me to get back into the swing of things!
harveylisam
Movie marathons = win. Also, I’m pretty sure I would be way too terrified to ride a tandem bike!
hellotofit
Love watching movies on movies. Iron Man is up there for me (or maybe just Robert Downey, Jr…)! Looks like you had a fun and delicious time in Arizona 🙂
Brittany
RDJ is fantastic…he blew me away with the Ironman movies. I LOVED them.
Matt @ Runner Savvy
Glad you had a great trip!
Ellie
I love Captain America! There’s nothing like fighting Nazis that gets me in the patriotic mood. My friends and I watched them all in my last semester at college. We called them “Superhero Saturdays”. I still have to watch Hulk, The Avengers 2 and Ironman 3
Brittany
Baaahaha I legit just laughed out loud and your second sentence.
Christina Does It All
Those two dollar tacos look INCREDIBLE. Love these pictures and glad you had a great trip! PS Hanger is a very serious issue and should not be taken lightly. 😉
kamillej2014
Fantastic pics and thanks for sharing your trip. Its healthy to be unplugged every once in a while. For me that happens on school holidays and at first it feels wrong, then so right!
An Unrefined Vegan
Sounds like an awesome break, Brittany! You really pack SO much in – and I’m not talking about the pots of coffee and the bags of food :-).
foodielovesfitness
Looks like you had a great holiday break! Pretty photos!!
SY
Loved the post/photos…and YAY!!! on the Iphone (I almost went there but Android won me over in the end). Hope you have a Happy Happy New Year!!!
allieksmith
Woo hoo! What a fun trip you had. Oh, and tandem bikes scare the crap out of me, too! They are just… crazy! Haha. I hope school goes well for you! ❤
Ashley
WHY is there no picture of you actually ON the tandem bicycle?!?!!!
Arman @ thebigmansworld
I am so impressed you had a harry potter marathon- Nxt time, invite me!
Glad you unplugged and look at that foodie haul- No fedexing nut butters home! 😉
Brittany
HA!! I wanted those nutbutters so bad.
EatPlant-Based.com
Thanks for visiting my blog and ‘liking’ my Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff! Thought I’d stop by yours too. LOVE IT! Happy New Year!
Rach @ This Italian Family
Hooray for Marvel movie marathon! What a great idea! And hooray for being unplugged. I am so a fan of that. But on the opposite note… glad you got the new phone for the times when you are on it. I’m sure it’s great to have it running so much faster! 🙂
Lucie Elizabeth (@CollectingLight)
Oh, those mountains! Get me every time. And that tendem? So damned cool!
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Melanie
Sounds like such a fun trip and it’s nice you were able to unplug for a while. I love going to plays too! Oh and I love oogling THOR in Thor!!
Food, Booze, & Baggage
Fantastic pictures from the plane!! I’ve never tried a tandem bike before P doesn’t believe I would do my part 🙂 Glad you had a great trip!
willrunforpizza
I’ve wanted to try the tandem bikes! We have a place right here in town that rents them out. Now to get my Hus on board….And I really think I wanna start trying these other ways out of making coffee. Although when I say “I wanna try…”, I really mean, “I wanna BUY the contraptions and I want my Hus to USE them for me.” 🙂 Side note: I think unplugging is GREAT! And my goal is to make unplugging a consistent, weekly thing for me. I’m thinking Sunday since it’s typical my workout rest day, and then the entire day can be completely lazy and unproductive! And my new favorite day 🙂
Hannah
Ooooh I love Arizona! This made me miss it like whoa. My mother in law lives on a mountain in Phoenix, and visiting her is like visiting a spa. It’s so quiet, peaceful, and relaxing. Lovely pictures!
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happynfull
Aw that’s so great you were able to visit home. Joyride is bomb dot com! 🙂