Hey, hey! It’s Friday!
You know how I said I would only post on Fridays like once a month? Well, I’m basically the blogging equivalent of a political flip-flopper. Just don’t count me out of the race yet. 😉
But really, I’ve been wanting to share more life-y things with y’all (because my daily life isn’t the biggest bore), so I thought I’d take part in the lovely Kate’s new series.
Top 3 Eats
hummus + salad plate from Zoe’s Kitchen // I ordered this specifically because Bazooka Man loves hummus (even though I really wanted to try their new Rosemary Ham & Mozzarella Piadina) so go figure he wanted nothing to do with it. Oh well, more for me!
Creamy PB Cup Smoothie // Made with BeFit WHEY in chocolate, frozen banana, baby spinach, a heaping spoonful of peanut butter + almond milk.
Sweet Corn + Green Chili Baked Flautas // Mark picked out this recipe (after what may have been a threat to eat more vegetables) from our Thug Kitchen cookbook, and it was really tasty! Adding dollops of guac was a good decision, too! They’re quite filling and reheated nicely for lunch.
Top 3 Lows
I started the week off in a major funk. Luckily it was short-lived and I’m feeeeelin’ good.
Rain…so much rain. For a few days, we didn’t go outside in the evenings at all, and it makes me so sad for Iggy and even Bazooka, who loves being outside!
Having to take Bazooka to the ENT. It was just for a follow-up (no issues), but it’s always a pain to have to leave work early, calm a screaming kiddo, and fork over a $50 copay. Plus…I’d completely forgotten about the appointment. Thank goodness for confirmation calls!
Top 3 Highs
I now have a makeshift “studio” for shooting blog photos // Now that I have the new camera (which I promise to stop talking about), I desperately want to improve my food photos. Last weekend I bought some tiles to use as backdrops, and now I’ve got a spiffy little setup in our garage-turned-laundry room. I never thought that tiny window would work, but so far, so good!
I increased my squats weight at BODYPUMP // On a really difficult track, might I add! Exercise has undoubtedly become a huge part of my life lately (I can tell a difference in my stress levels on days I exercise!), and I just love this class so much.
I finally OWN MY CAR!!! // Earlier this month I paid my last bill, and this week I received all the paperwork. Now I just need to schedule a trip to the DMV, and Ella (yes, she’s named) is legally mine! I am finally an adult! 😉
Top 3 Links
How To Be OK Gaining Weight // Imma Eat That
Stop The Food Judgments // Talk Less, Say More
The Secret To My Success // Carla Birnberg
Hope you all have a fantastic weekend! Ours should be interesting—Bazooka’s getting HIS FIRST HAIRCUT tomorrow morning! I’m sure many, many tears will be shed (by whom, I’m not certain).
- Pick a category (or few) and tell me your top 3.
- What are your weekend plans?
My top 3 moments were: Ragnar Relay, getting a new blender and connecting with a potential sponsor. So exciting!
That is exciting – especially about the potential sponsor! What kind of blender did you get?
I got a blendtec!
Ooh, nice! I love my ninja but I wish it was a blendtec or vitamin!
Make sure whatever you get also has a smaller personal attachment option. Needed for smaller serving things and nut butters 🙂
Loved Kylie’s post on how to be okay gaining weight. Also congrats on increasing your weight- you’re killing it girl! That meal from Zoe’s kitchen looks delish. Wish we had one of those around me!
Thanks! Yes, Zoe’s is so good – we used to go all the time and took a little break. But now it’s back in our lives. Too bad you don’t have one! 🙁
It was so rainy in PA too and more of it is coming this weekend too…womp!
Thank goodness for reminder calls, right? I am SO terrible about remembering appointments. I would never even go if they didn’t call haha!
I am in serious need of a photo studio set up. I usually just use white sheets or a really bright window. #lazy
My plans this weekend are respond to emails (yours included!), try to get as much blog work done as possible. and look at more homes.
I would hardly call my set-up a “studio.” In fact, I don’t think it’s going to be as great as I initially thought because the window is sooo tiny. Still, it’s better than nothing and I can always walk outside and set up. The main thing is I can store props out of the way. Sounds crazy, but I do not own a single plain white sheet! I need to get on that.
That hummus and salad plate looks SO good – and hooray for your new car!!!
I’m glad your funk was only short lived too. Our week started a bit that way too but luckily we got over it!
Oh no, I’m glad your funk was short lived as well. Here’s to the beginning of a hopefully funk-free week! 🙂
Wow, those flautas are looking really good!!! 😉 Even for breakfast. I love Kate’s series, and I think I need to get on it next week. O_O I keep procrastinating.
AND SO excited that you got your own car!!!! 🙂 That’s pretty exciting. Totally going to check out Kylie’s article. That was something that I really struggled with for a long time. <3
Oh and top 3 foods this week?
1. Hearty Irish Breakfasts (Sausage, Bacon, and perfect eggs.)
2. Bread and nut butter
3. Cadbury chocolate! 🙂
They were so tasty! I can’t wait to hear all about Ireland. I think I would LOVE those hearty breakfasts and I know from my study abroad in England that cadbury chocolate can NOT be beat!