ANDRE'S REVENGE DAY 3- Too Much Housewives of New York City Marathon

[Bunny Berry]

One Apple
Handful of Pistachios
Handful of shredded coconut
Juice of around 1/4 of lemon
One chopped date on top for sweetness

Toss. DEVOUR

I got up this morning and made an awesome little Apple Pistachio salad for breakfast, and then promptly went back to my bedroom to work on my online portfolio in bed. I have worked at home for FIVE years, and I have never worked from my bed. Every morning, I get up, get dressed, eat breakfast, and come to my office, and now I know why.

I turned on the TV, and there was a Housewives of New York City marathon on, so I listened to it while I was gathering up stuff for the portfolio site. These extremely wealthy women are shopping, having lunch, going to charity events, and being generally horrible and fabulous all at the same time. And it hit me. I DON'T GET OUT ENOUGH!

Since I have been working from home, I've stopped doing the things that normal people do on a regular basis. Like buy shoes. Get their haircut. You know, those kind of things. I haven't gotten a hair cut in a salon in at least 5 years, and the ONE pair of shoes I own is 4 years old. Those housewives made it look so easy, even a little fun.

So, I shut down the laptop. I got relatively dressed. And I went to the MALL. Well, actually I wasn't brave enough to go to the entire mall. I went to a department store. And while I was browsing for shoes, they made an announcement that the spa had an opening for a women's haircut - $24. So, I dropped the shoes, and went to the salon! I got a professional haircut and a manicure. And bought a new blouse to wear on my interview on Monday.

I had forgotten how much fun it is to be out and around people, kind of in the middle of the hustle and bustle. I know that a lot of you here on Raw Fu are hippies who would rather live in a yurt in the woods, but at heart, I'm a city girl. I pretended I had all the money in the world today, and blew $100 on myself. And it was worth every penny. Those housewives are onto something. In 2009, I want to get out more often. I want to see people. I want to be part of the big wide world. I want to do something amazing!

HOW IS YOUR DAY 3 GOING?

[AkRaw]

Hi Bunny, day 3 is going very well. I love this post. It's essential to have fun and take care of The Self once in a while, no? When do we get to see your glamour pix? Also, where did you get that fabu citrus juicer?

[Nicole]

I think that assumption that many raw foodies are hippies is totally off. I've met more "lipstick raw foodies" than I ever would have imagined. I too am a city girl at heart! I think excessive consumerism is bad but we all deserve a new pair of shoes more than once every 4 years ;-)
Today is going really well...the sugar monkeys are at bay, for now.

I think the goal to get out more in 2009 is a great one! I think I shall have to adopt that one myself :D

[artsygirl]

That sounds nice! I live in the city, but I get a little overwhelmed when I am around too many people. Mine is more of a health thing. I am blind in my left eye & have tunnel vision in the right - all that makes for no depth perception. I can get dizzy & that does not combine well with crowded places & florescent lights!

I am detoxing! Sleeping late! Trying to forgive myself for it. ;)

Way to go with the haircut. I cut my bangs a few nights ago & seriously need an eyebrow wax. I am not brave enough to try it at home. ;)

I shamelessly watch Real Housewives of OC - I lived in OC & did NOT like it, but here I am in the Northwest & what do I do in my free time, watch the meanies that would never have hung out with me in Newport Beach. Go figure.

Good luck at the interview!

[aRawOma]

Day 3 is going great. Have been hanging on the couch reading a ton of raw food sites, made an almond power bar for the girls at work on Monday, they kind of get IT , Don't you think it's easier just to introduce desserts to people at first to let them in on the Raw Food Thing? I'm hoping for real inspiration to keep on the raw food path this time, I've strayed a bit lately and need to get back on.

[artsygirl]

My boyfriend called me a hippie for doing this. I looked at him & rolled my eyes. He said, you are right. Hippies really like homemade bread with lots of butter.

Then I thought of my old roomie from college & all they did was bake bread & make glass beads. It lovingly made me crack up thinking of those two. I think raw foodies are just health conscious people, or people that are so sick and tired of being sick and tired & want a real health change. At least that is who I am.

[Alessandra]

Oh what a lovely day you had....it is soo good to treat ourselves to things esp when we haven't in a while. Good for you!! Can't wait to see the new you!

[leslie]

My day 3 is good. Not much raw, but not much of anything but water. I've been a country girl my whole life, but I want to be NEAR stuff now. I know I need to get out more.

Something I know for sure...besides flax crackers, I'm just not that into dehydrated nut creations. Maybe if someone else made them...it just throws my system off. My family loves them though, which is awesome.

[Ashley]

jUST WONDERING: Where do you buy RAW pistachios?!

[Bunny Berry]

Why? Why? Why does every person that cuts my hair INSIST on Flat Ironing it down so that I look like a little wet dog?

Love the cut. Love the manicure. But oh my Lawdy, that flat head has got to go!

I'll Bunn-ify it tomorrow, and take a better picture. This is me, RIGHT NOW.

[Nicole]

Carol said:

Don't you think it's easier just to introduce desserts to people at first to let them in on the Raw Food Thing?

YES!! Hahaha all my friends and my mom and sister oogle over my raw desserts and my mom especially is constantly begging me to make some raw sweet or another. My best friend from college has asked that I bring a raw dessert for her birthday party but she also wants to make kale chips. I'm so proud of her! I love inspiring other people to make healthier choices!

[Bunny Berry]

Buford Highway Farmer's Market!

Ashley said:

jUST WONDERING: Where do you buy RAW pistachios?!

[Mermie]

Good luck on the interview.
You look fabulous darling!