My First Red Eye

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• On My Way to San Fran
• Hello San Francisco – It’s nice to meet you!
• Foodbuzz Festival Kick Off
• Beautiful Morning Run
• My Morning at the Market
• Afternoon Taste Pavilion
• Lots of Good Food and Wine
• Golden Gate Run
• Can I Stay in San Francisco Forever?

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I can’t believe last night I boarded a plane on the west coast in a blanket of darkness and this morning I walked off the same plane on the east coast in pure sunshine. This was my first experience taking a red eye from one coast to the other and I have to say it was not bad at all.

When I arrived at the San Francisco airport last night I ran into fellow Foodbuzz Festival Attendee, Ashley, who was on the same red eye.

It was nice to have a familiar face to kill some time with in the airport. Ashley is a complete sweetheart and I’m glad I got some extra time to get to know her.

It was also nice having someone watch my luggage when I needed to use the restroom or take a stretch. Somehow I managed to get 4 carry on bags passed security.

I couldn’t help it, my bag I checked was overflowing with swag and was exactly 50 lbs when I checked it!

Comfy clothes are the key to taking the red eye.

I know – Hot!

My first flight wasn’t bad at al. Of course I am a workaholic and spent the first hour and a half catching up on blog stuff and reviewing photos of the weekend. I did manage to get a couple of hours of shut eye, but I wouldn’t call it anything substantial.

When we landed I was in desperate need of caffeine! I founded the nearest Starbucks and ordered a non-fat awake tea misto and for breakfast a fruit cup that I paired with granola swag and a packet of barney butter.

I think that’s the healthiest meal I’ve had all weekend. The cup of fruit was light and refreshing – just what I needed.

My second flight was overbooked and there were announcements requesting passengers to bump to the next flight for a free round trip ticket. The thought did cross my mind to take them up on their offer, but the idea of being home in an hour was just too appealing to give up.

I kept to my original flight and made it to my parents before 11:00am where I immediately crashed for a lovely two hour nap. It was wonderful.

I woke up starving and raided my parent’s fridge. I found left over roasted acorn squash and chicken salad that I immediately combined.

Oddly enough this was a very tasty combination.

I also discovered homemade Peanut Butter Cookies and had to snag one of those as well.

Now, I am very much ready to pack up my car and head back to Orlando. I know Maddie is more than ready to be back on her own turf.

I’ve never seen a puppy as happy as she was when I walked in the door this morning.

This weekend has been unforgettable. Thank you again to Bertoli Sauces for sponsoring my adventure and for FoodBuzz for putting on one hell of a festival. Is it too early to register for next year’s event yet?