It’s been a hot minute since I shared what a typical day in the craztastical life of Hummusapien looks like.
Balancing this blog and my full-time job only gets harder each month as the blog grows, so in all honesty, life hasn’t really calmed down since Alchemy opened nine months ago. That said, I’m more settled into my role and can better balance my time these days. Once or twice a week I schedule myself an “admin” day for Alchemy where I work on behind the scenes stuff that doesn’t involve me interacting directly with staff and customers. These days are fab because I can have more of a normal schedule, AKA not having to be there at 6am. Winning! Sleeping!
Without further adieu, here’s a peak into a typical Tuesday!
5:10am: Hop out of bed (more like roll….), throw my hair in a lopsided ponytail, and head on over to a 5:30am Body Pump class. I typically take Body Pump at 6:30pm on Tuesdays, but I had a Good Day Columbus news segment to prepare for yesterday night so I wanted to get my workout out of the way in the morning. Be sure to tune in today at 8:45am!
6:45am: Stop at the grocery store to pick up ingredients for the segment plus a couple random items. I got cherries (super on sale!), mini peppers, Wholly Guacamole mini packs, almond milk, avocados, frozen corn, cilantro, and bean burger toppings.
7:15am: Put away groceries, send a few emails, schedule two Facebook posts, start writing this post, and whip up a post-workout smoothie. This blend had 1/2 cup frozen strawberries, 1/2 cup frozen blueberries, 1 cup frozen spinach, 1 1/2 cups almond milk, 1 tbsp raw cacao powder, and 1 scoop Vega One protein + greens topped with cacao nibs and Love Grown Power O’s. I ate it with a spoon in the Nutribullet cup since all the big bowls were in the dishwasher. Fail whale.
Protein was majorly on sale at Whole Foods Upper Arlington so I snagged a new one to try! I much prefer the taste of my usual Skoop brown rice protein, but Vega has more protein per scoop so I like to use it for muscle recovery after a workout.
7:45am: Shower and get myself ready for the day! Pack loads of food for lunch and thank the heavens above for food prep.
9:15am: Meet at Stauf’s coffee shop to talk about making Alchemy operations more efficient. Sip on half caff iced coffee with a splash of soy.
10:30am: Realize that the iced coffee was definitely fully caffeinated. Feeling like my heart is going to pop out of my chest. Work on a menu proposal to start long-term catering with a local health care company. Snack on a bag of mini peppers + the cutest guacamole followed by baked sweet potato slices + Oasis butter bean dip.
11:30am: Head to Kinko’s to laminate a million checklists and recipes to help staff with efficiency on the floor and cleaning duties. How fun! Stop at Target for envelopes, clipboards, and dry-erase markers.
1:00pm: Interview an awesome chick about working at Alchemy and doing some graphic design work. Hire awesome chick.
1:30pm: Chat with Alchemy staff about implementing new operational procedures. Make sure everyone and everything on the floor is functioning as it should. Email glass bottle distributor to see if we can order 2oz vials for juice shots.
2:00pm: Shove lunch in my face (cauliflower fried “rice” with carrots, peas, onion, mushroom, zucchini, eggs, a bit of sesame oil, and soy sauce + a bunch of cherries. Get pits all over the table. Feel embarrassed.
2:30pm: Re-do Alchemy’s recipe archives/checklist binder (AKA the Bible) and threaten that if anyone messes it up, I will surely have a heart attack. Kidding. But not really.
3:30pm: Meet with distributor to chat about new salad/acai bowl packaging needs and ordering bulk nuts and frozen fruit. Place orders for Friday delivery. Teach assistant manager how to place orders online so I can focus on the million other things I need to focus on. Snack on a savory vegan zucchini muffin. Realize we desperately need bananas.
5:30pm: Head home and add to this post. Sit on the couch and realize it was a short day at Alchemy. Start to feel the tiredness set in from waking up over twelve hours ago. Change into comfy clothes.
6:00: Reheat the vegan summer vegetable lasagna rolls that I made for an upcoming blog post plus roasted broccoli. Once again, thank God for food prep because I’d totally be eating something frozen if I hadn’t cooked on Sunday.
6:30pm: Make avocado bean burgers for today’s news segment. Prep everything I need to bring (cutting board, chopped veggies, buns, knives, toppings, etc.)
7:30pm: Finish writing this post. Check social media. Email a couple companies about upcoming blog posts. Eat another lasagna roll.
8:00pm: Phone a friend to plan my bestie’s upcoming bachelorette party.
8:30pm: Practice for tomorrow’s segment. Eat two no-bake black bean brownies straight out of the freezer while gulping almond milk straight from the carton. SO GOOD.
9:30pm: Peruse packaging ideas online for future Alchemy locations. So many bowls. So many straws.
10:00pm: Hop into bed and try not to think too hard about the segment. Wishful thinking!
that lasagna roll looks epic! Makes me want to have lasagna right now!
Thanks, Rachel! I’m pretty sure you’re gonna love them 🙂
You need them in your life! Keep an eye out for the recipe next week.
that lasagna roll looks epic! Makes me want to have lasagna right now!
Thanks, Rachel! I’m pretty sure you’re gonna love them 🙂
You need them in your life! Keep an eye out for the recipe next week.
Hmm… are these no bake black bean brownies on the blog or are they the ones Arman posted last week? They need to be in my life immediately 🙂 Hope the segment went well- I’m sure you killed it!!
They’re actually from iFoodReal and they’re AMAZING: ifoodreal.com/no-bake-black-bean-brownies/ (just updated the link on the blog)
Hmm… are these no bake black bean brownies on the blog or are they the ones Arman posted last week? They need to be in my life immediately 🙂 Hope the segment went well- I’m sure you killed it!!
They’re actually from iFoodReal and they’re AMAZING: ifoodreal.com/no-bake-black-bean-brownies/ (just updated the link on the blog)
Oh my goodness mad respect for how much you get done in a day. And you seem to always look fab doing it all. Looking forward to watching that news segment when I get a minute later today!
Awww thanks dear! I must say, I like keeping busy 🙂
Hahah thanks, lady! You’re too sweet.
Oh my goodness mad respect for how much you get done in a day. And you seem to always look fab doing it all. Looking forward to watching that news segment when I get a minute later today!
Awww thanks dear! I must say, I like keeping busy 🙂
Hahah thanks, lady! You’re too sweet.
Wooo good luck on your segment! I’ll be thinking of you and your avo black bean burgers!
Thanks chica!
Wooo good luck on your segment! I’ll be thinking of you and your avo black bean burgers!
Thanks chica!
Does it wear you out eating so often…I know every ones different but it just seems like it would get in the way of everything else you do. Is that just on Wednesday though.
I’m so used to eating all the time/grazing so it doesn’t really wear me out. I’ve never been some one who just eats three meals. I’m a constant snacker so I’m always armed with food!
Does it wear you out eating so often…I know every ones different but it just seems like it would get in the way of everything else you do. Is that just on Wednesday though.
I’m so used to eating all the time/grazing so it doesn’t really wear me out. I’ve never been some one who just eats three meals. I’m a constant snacker so I’m always armed with food!
I wish I was the awesome graphic design chick you interviewed at 1! Alchemy sounds amazing!
Thanks friend!
Come visit!
I wish I was the awesome graphic design chick you interviewed at 1! Alchemy sounds amazing!
Thanks friend!
Come visit!
You are one freaking busy lady! Hope the segment went well this morning!!
You are one freaking busy lady! Hope the segment went well this morning!!
You are superwoman. I love watching you grow–your blog, your business, everything. Very inspiring. Keep on rockin’ it.
That is the ultimate compliment, coming from you, Maryea 😉 Thanks love!
You are superwoman. I love watching you grow–your blog, your business, everything. Very inspiring. Keep on rockin’ it.
That is the ultimate compliment, coming from you, Maryea 😉 Thanks love!
Holy moly woman… you are BUSY. It makes me feel better about my caraaazy life 😉 P.S. I am obsessed with those mini guac packs. They are the best!
Now I just need some of TJ’s plantain chips for dipping!
Holy moly woman… you are BUSY. It makes me feel better about my caraaazy life 😉 P.S. I am obsessed with those mini guac packs. They are the best!
Now I just need some of TJ’s plantain chips for dipping!
Hi Alexis, Busy day! But it’s smart to begin the day with a BODYPUMP workout, to give you the strength and energy you need to power through. I love that you gave us so many details into the operations for Alchemy. I hope your news segment went well. And as always, your food sounds delicious. Too bad you have to shovel it in your mouth at times in a rush. But don’t we all? 🙂
I always love starting my day with Body Pump, I must say 🙂 Shoveling it in is so over-rated. I eat WAY too fast!
Hi Alexis, Busy day! But it’s smart to begin the day with a BODYPUMP workout, to give you the strength and energy you need to power through. I love that you gave us so many details into the operations for Alchemy. I hope your news segment went well. And as always, your food sounds delicious. Too bad you have to shovel it in your mouth at times in a rush. But don’t we all? 🙂
I always love starting my day with Body Pump, I must say 🙂 Shoveling it in is so over-rated. I eat WAY too fast!
I love this day of food you ate — just so looks YUMMY. Printed out the no bake brownies to make today — now will keep my eyes peeled for your upcoming post w/ lasagna rolls……….mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
OMG you’re going to love them! I’ve almost polished off the whole batch…oops.
I love this day of food you ate — just so looks YUMMY. Printed out the no bake brownies to make today — now will keep my eyes peeled for your upcoming post w/ lasagna rolls……….mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
OMG you’re going to love them! I’ve almost polished off the whole batch…oops.
Good luck on your segment! That is so exciting.
Thanks my dear!
Good luck on your segment! That is so exciting.
Thanks my dear!
Oh.my.gosh.girl. Your life is just one-thing-after-another! I love how productive and amazing your days are. So many great things are going on for ya, sister! I’m amazed at your energy and motivation to get all the things done and still have time to party it up with friends! And now I’m craving veggie lasagna for breakfast 😀
Partying it up in my teal jelly sandals (I wish) is where it’s at, my friend 😉 Breakfast veggie lasagna…now that’s an idea!
Oh.my.gosh.girl. Your life is just one-thing-after-another! I love how productive and amazing your days are. So many great things are going on for ya, sister! I’m amazed at your energy and motivation to get all the things done and still have time to party it up with friends! And now I’m craving veggie lasagna for breakfast 😀
Partying it up in my teal jelly sandals (I wish) is where it’s at, my friend 😉 Breakfast veggie lasagna…now that’s an idea!
Wow! It’s always crazy to see the million things we do day in and day out when we write it down. Your passion for what you do really shines through! And you make me want to be better at food prep! *Wishful thinking*
Right?! It felt SO bizarre actually writing it down.
Wow! It’s always crazy to see the million things we do day in and day out when we write it down. Your passion for what you do really shines through! And you make me want to be better at food prep! *Wishful thinking*
Right?! It felt SO bizarre actually writing it down.
I hope the segment well and glad I am not the only one who wakes up at 5:00 AM to get their darn workouts out of the way. The thought of doing at night makes me feel extra exhausted. LOL! xoxo
For realz! I decided to skip this morning’s workout thinking I would do it after work and guess what? Never happened. Classic!!
I hope the segment well and glad I am not the only one who wakes up at 5:00 AM to get their darn workouts out of the way. The thought of doing at night makes me feel extra exhausted. LOL! xoxo
For realz! I decided to skip this morning’s workout thinking I would do it after work and guess what? Never happened. Classic!!
Girl, your life is insane! Are you ever getting a real break? No, seriously, wow. You’re the queen of time management. Also, the queen of meals-that-make-me-drool. I want those lasagna rolls!
I hope [and bet] filming the TV segment went well.
Haha…I’m definitely taking a much-needed break this weekend! I can’t WAIT to have Saturday off 🙂
Girl, your life is insane! Are you ever getting a real break? No, seriously, wow. You’re the queen of time management. Also, the queen of meals-that-make-me-drool. I want those lasagna rolls!
I hope [and bet] filming the TV segment went well.
Haha…I’m definitely taking a much-needed break this weekend! I can’t WAIT to have Saturday off 🙂
I’m totally on the floor during those admin hours.
Legit. Legit legit.
I’m totally on the floor during those admin hours.
Legit. Legit legit.
I don’t know how you do it!! You are CRAZY busy. I feel tired just reading this. But on the bright side, everything sounds like a ton of fun!
And I just finished watching the last video you did and you are SO freakin’ cute! In a very well-spoken, intelligent, gorgeous kind of way. 🙂 Seriously, I’m so impressed! I would have babbled like an idiot!
I don’t know how you do it!! You are CRAZY busy. I feel tired just reading this. But on the bright side, everything sounds like a ton of fun!
And I just finished watching the last video you did and you are SO freakin’ cute! In a very well-spoken, intelligent, gorgeous kind of way. 🙂 Seriously, I’m so impressed! I would have babbled like an idiot!
Oh how I wish I could work at Alchemy whilst I get myself through school… Fancy opening one up in Sydney and then London when I go back… 😉
Your day looks crazy packed but you are fuelled up by a brilliant workout and yummy food. Living the dream 🙂
I hope you are getting some rest in too though little lady!
Burgers, rolls and muffins all look YUM!
Oh how I wish I could work at Alchemy whilst I get myself through school… Fancy opening one up in Sydney and then London when I go back… 😉
Your day looks crazy packed but you are fuelled up by a brilliant workout and yummy food. Living the dream 🙂
I hope you are getting some rest in too though little lady!
Burgers, rolls and muffins all look YUM!