I completely forgot I was hosting WIAW today.
But I have a really good excuse.
I’m too busy going to doctors and laying around like this:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BDOIud2GjQK/
I was playing ball Sunday. First game of the season. First hit. It was a great hit. Then I slid into second base in the stupidest way possible. Something in my knee popped. Got carried off the field and went right to the ER.
We’re waiting on an MRI to confirm, but the doctor says that I likely have a torn ACL AND meniscus. Because I can’t do anything half assed.
So instead of going to Thailand, I left the doctor and went for Thai food. Same difference, no?
So here’s Jenn’s WIAW baby… a little late, but link up right here today. (Sorry.)
Breakfast:
Vegas has taken to bring me my morning cocktail in bed. She’s the best.
Then I crutched to the kitchen for a greek yogurt bowl. This combo is delish, btw.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BDOWbMRGjb4/
Lunch:
We had lunch on the fly between doctor’s appointments. We were right by the Asian section of San Diego, so we took full advantage and stopped for Thai at Koon Thai Kitchen. No Thailand = eat Thai food.
I got fresh spring rolls to start and then chicken larb. It was good… not the best we’ve found here though. She warned that the food was HOT so I ordered mine medium… then had to ask for more heat. The extra chili power blend she brought me was fantastic. Hot, yet still flavorful. Best thing we ate there.
Dinner:
We were still bopping around town running (crutching?) errands, so we decided to grab a beer at The Brew Project. The sign out front spoke to me.
This place is cool because they only have beers brewed in San Diego County. With over 100 craft breweries, that’s not really hard to come by.
Dinner was a couple of dishes off of their happy hour menu: chicken lettuce wraps and carne asada tacos. I usually really like their food, but this was “meh.” The chicken was salty, the carne was dry, and the smashed avocado wasn’t fresh. But we weren’t really there for the food.
The reduced gluten Duck Foot IPA was fantastic. I’m not going to lie. I had 3. #sorryimnotsorry
We went home, finished House of Cards, and I ate a chocolate chip cookie. I’ve made better food choices… but to be honest… I am pretty upset and I just don’t care right now.
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MRI tomorrow. Maybe it’s just the meniscus… fingers crossed.
Have you ever been sidelined long term? How’d you cope?
Do you enjoy craft beers?
Oh no! Hope you are back on your feet soon!
I’m so sorry to hear about your injury, I’m sending lots of luck your way for a speedy recovery.
On a positive note all your food looks yummy and I am sure that beer helped cheer you up 🙂
UGH! I am so sorry about your injury! They are the worst! 🙁 Hoping you heal up soon!
Also, the linkup said I don’t have a backlink in my post, but I do!
Thank you!!
Those backlinks are so funky sometimes… ugh.
Playing catch up on your blog since I’ve been in moving mode! I’m so sorry you got hurt sending love for a fast recovery xo C
Oh no! Your poor knee. I tore a tendon in my left wrist 7 years ago. I’m right handed and don’t walk on my hands so it’s not nearly as terrible as what you must be going through. But I did have to have surgery and 20 rounds of physical therapy before returning to work. Thank goodness for worker’s comp!
That sounds miserable!!! At least it was the left, but wow. Glad you’re ok now!
Good luck with the MRI! Not the best feeling at all, but soon you’ll know at least!
Oh no Laura. . . 🙁 Praying for healing. God fearfully made and knitted our bodies, and I know He can knit yours back together. Praise God for doctors. Oh, and I submitted my link. It did have a backlink in it, but Inlinkz couldn’t find it for some reason. O_O
Oh no 🙁 Feel so much better Laura and fill your day with more delicious eats
Gah, I feel your pain girl. Injuries suck! I just found out yesterday that I have broken bones in my foot, caused by a chronic inflammation issue in my tendons that I’ve been dealing with for awhile. Such a bummer. I hope that you can recover quickly. Hang in there!
BTW, had a weird issue submitting my link on here. Sorry if you get multiples of the same submission from me! Haha.
I know you do! SO sorry about your foot… at least you know now. Bleh.
We need to do that wine and donut thing soon. lol!
Yikes!!! I’m so sorry!!!
At least there was good beer!!
Fingers crossed for good news!!
:'( Sending you my best! Nothing fun there :/
Go big or go home is my family motto as well! But seriously, I hate this for you 🙁 You seem to be good about finding the upside, so I’m sure there is one there somewhere.
Thanks Heather. I’m working on it. So annoying though.
First off, I’m not a beer person but I do love a good craft beer! Give me a coconut chocolate espresso porter any time (yes this is a real beer).
2nd, you know i have been sidelined in the same way. Big trip planed and paid for… stupid accident… good bye trip. I know it sucks. I cried not because i was in pain but because of the stupid trip. But there will be more trips and a stronger knee for all that backpacking! Sorry you have to go through this but fingers crossed for a faster recovery! xo
Reading this made me feel better… I was more mad about Thailand than anything. But you are right… there will always be more trips. I need to just go ahead and plan one… it’s a form of therapy.
OH have mercy do I know how u feel. Back surgery is a b**h with a big B Hahaha!! And recovering from it has been the hardest thing ever. I ate some good food & had some good food haha!! Busy most of all I had supportive family(when they came down) and friends. That helped the most. I hope it all works out good girl. You’ll do fine! Hugs!
Oh, my friend… I know you know better than even I do! I so admire your attitude. Thank you!!!
Ok, SUPER jealous you had Duck Foot beer! We meant to go when we were in SD, but it just didn’t happen. That Thai food looks ridic, though I’m sure going to Thailand would be a million times better (insert sadface). Hang in there girl! I have no doubt Vegas will take care of ya…
It was the first time I’ve tried it but I REALLY liked it! I want to get out to their brewery. STILL need to get up to the place you liked for the acai bowl… maybe this weekend!
Totally valid excuse. I am so sorry about the knee and Thailand. But you are so badass with your bowling. That has to count for something…
SADFACE
Ah Fuu*&$%^&*&**,
I’m so sorry Laura. This freaking sucks. The fact you still came here to talk about food, when I’m sure you are feeling any thing like celebrating the frivolities of life, is commendable. Though the beer was a good choice. You do whatever you need to show yourself some love, mk?
HA! That was my reaction exactly. Thanks Cora. 🙂
Oh boy! I will be thinking of you. I feel like this is something only I would do, but apparently not because you did it!
Oh NO! I’m so sorry. That is awful, I hope you heal superrr fast!
Thank you! Me too. 😛
oh no! I’m so sorry about your knee! Praying for a quick recovery!
I am so sorry about your knee! Wishing you a quick recovery. At least all your food looks delicious!
Oh no! I sure hope that preliminary diagnosis is worst case scenario! Yikes!
But at least you ate well!
Thank you! It’s not as bad as it could be… 😛
I am so sorry to hear about your injury- wishing you a speedy recovery! I’ve been dying to check out The Brew Project for awhile now…that sign alone convinced me I hate to haha!
I really like it! They have a great patio (and beer).
So sorry to hear that! All your food you had looks tasty. Even those chicken lettuce wraps that you said weren’t that good. You must be a great picture Taker bc you could have fooled me.
It was so weird to see my Facebook feed, which always seems turned around, show your post about your first game of the season on top of the picture that Vegas posted from the hospital. So sorry this happened. Fingers crossed that it’s just the meniscus (though even that sucks). Thai food forever!
LOL! It was the first hit, first game. Talk about a FAIL.
Hope the MRI goes well and that whatever it turns out to be, it’s the one that takes the least amount of time to heal <3
In times like this you need good food and good booze. Glad you were able to find some great beers to make you smile. Thailand will be waiting for you when you are all fixed up 🙂
Nooooooooo!!!!! But, you definitely did it up BIG. Hope you are now resting comfortably…with wine or another tasty beverage.
Ah get better soon girl!!
you’re totally allowed to eat and drink your sorrows. I’m sorry bro. I hope you get answers and heal fast. In the meantime, consider this a reset, right? well after the beers. xxoo
Ugh. Reset. I’ve moved on to wine… counts, no?
UGH 🙁 I’m so sorry to hear about your leg- sending lots of positive vibes your way <3 Delicious beer is definitely one of the best ways to drown your sorrows- cheers friend!
Oh no! So sorry. I tore my ACL once it is not fun. Will you need surgery?
Trying to avoid it… hitting it with the PRP Therapy and some PT first.
Noooooooo. Will you be able to postpone the trip???
Fingers crossed for the MRI and relatively good news. Most recently due to a c-section I was out from exercise for 6 weeks. I couldn’t handle it that long and began light exercise after 4 weeks.
Fun fact: my cardiologist was a dancer at Julliard, tore her meniscus and then went to med school. She is impossibly fit!
Those C-sections are rough I hear!
Your cardiologist is an over-achiever. LOL!
Oh no! Hope you get better soon! Being injured is so not fun and makes you realize all the little things you take for granted. And I love a good IPA from a brewery, even if the food is so so, a good beer is totally worth it!
Thinking of you. And booze, but mainly you.
I wouldn’t expect any less of you.
OMG Laura!!! I’m so sorry to hear this 🙁 I hope Vegas is taking good care of you!
She is! She keeps me a little tipsy and well-loved.
Yikes! Hope you’re okay, Laura!! I’m sure you’re handling like a champ, none the less! PS – I love the coconut flour combinations you come up with, seriously awesome! 😉
You looklike me! I did that at Steamboat Springs two weeks ago! ACL and MCL torn, bruised meniscus and cracked femur (non-displaced fortunately!) Doc says Im too old for surgery. I’m 54 and he says at my age its hard to heal and you sometimes wind up with a knee replacement so you have age on your side. Now im swimming, upper body training and PT three times a week! Trying to get on a bike. Was supposed to do a sprint tri in July but the doc said no way. I hope you recover quickly!! Good luvk
Oh noooooo! Are you ok?! That sounds so painful.
Have you looked into stem cell or PRP therapy? I’m going to try PRP on mine… it is a partial tear and the doc thinks it could help. Trying my best to avoid surgery. There has been a lot of biking and upper body in my life these past couple of weeks. 😛
Oh no that F-ing sucks. Thinking of you.
I feel like we could be beer buddies. If you stopped drinking stupid hoppy IPAs!
Errrrrr… how about we just go for beers and don’t share? LOL! I love my hops. 🙂
Ugh! It sucks that you’ve injured your leg. Beer is sometimes the best medicine though and that bar sounds fabulous. I hope you are on the mend and back in fighting spirit soon.
Thanks! I’m… getting there… so annoying.
Ah Laura I’m so sorry this happened, and at such a bad time 🙁 hope you’re doing better now, I need to catch up! :'(