1. Last week pink, this week red. 1 coat, 2 minutes, 3 days of not fussing. Win all around! This has seriously become my new favorite nail polish.
Revlon Colorstay in Red Carpet.
2. I’ve recently discovered a delicious new use for overripe bananas. As much as I love using them to bake up a loaf of banana bread, lately I’ve had nothing but cookies on the brain. Nothing wrong with that, except for the fact that last week I bought a few too many bunches of already ripe bananas that have recently turned overripe. Solution? Freeze them Dunk them in cocoa powder, obviously…
I have no idea what possessed me, but there you have it. The overly sweet banana gets balanced out by the bitter cocoa for a strangely satisfying snack.
3. I’ve come to the conclusion that I cannot work out first thing in the morning. I just can’t. Why? Because my appetite basically becomes uncontrollable for the rest of the day. I woke up the other day with another hefty dose of early morning energy and decided to hit up the treadmill for another early morning walk. After that, I proceeded to spend the rest of the day eating everything in sight. Woof. Then again… maybe that’s not such a bad thing? It can get expensive though…
4. You know you might have a slight coffee addiction when you need a fix so bad that you don’t even care that they take shortcuts with your name…
Hi, my name is Amy and you can call me whatever you like as long as you give me coffee. Apparently Amanda just takes too long to spell out when there’s a lineup of people waiting to be served…
5. And speaking of coffee addiction, I need this in my life…
6. I also need to acknowledge that my mom is pretty darn awesome (Hi Mom!). Promise not to laugh when I tell you that despite being all of 28 and living out on my own, I still beg bribe my mom to bring me food, which, bless her kind heart, she occasionally agrees to do…
You’re laughing, but hear me out! I love eating chicken, but I can’t stand working with it when it’s raw (hello fear of food poisoning!). I’ll do it if I have to, but I’ll also jump on any opportunity I can to avoid it. I’d consider our arrangement a fair one, though – she bakes me chicken, I bake her cookies.
7. Speaking of baking, I recently got a new kitchen toy to play with…
That would be a new spatula from GIR, and I’m kind of smitten. I used to think that all spatulas were created equal, but after taking this one through a couple of test runs, consider my mind changed. What makes it so special? How about that it’s super sturdy yet flexible enough to make mixing even the thickest and toughest of cookie doughs a breeze? Or that it’s one solid piece so you don’t have to worry about it breaking or gunk getting in any cracks? … Or the fact that it’s apparently indesctrictible. I really have no idea why you’d need an indestructible spatula, but I guess it doesn’t hurt? Either way, I’m a fan.
8. Taking a trip down memory lane with this week’s song obsession…
9. The book I’m currently reading (The Wise Man’s Fear) has 1000 pages. One. Zero. Zero. Zero. That in itself is no big deal – it’s an amazing book and I would read it even if it were 2000 or 3000 pages. The problem is that the dratted thing is heavy, and trying to hold it up with one hand while I’m laying in bed exhausted after a long day does not make for a pleasant reading experience. And no, I still refuse to get a Kindle or Nook – begone you crazy kids and your crazy technology!
10. Did you notice that this was the first post in a long while that hasn’t included any mention of breakfast? Well we can’t have that now, can we?…
Happy Thursday, my beautiful people!
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Anyone else feel ravenous for the rest of the day after a morning workout?
Do you use a Nook/Kindle?
What was breakfast this morning?
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I cant get enough of your breakfast!! It looks so darn good!
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I know that hunger feeling after a morning workout. I realize when I slow down while eating (which is pretty hard when you are starving) I am more satisfied.
Oh Gosh, AMY?? No. I can’t believe they write a shortcut of your name on the cup! What would they write with my name? Lu?
I had pancakes this morning with pomegranate seeds. What else.
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Haha your posts always leave me wanting to comment so much- excuse me if this all over the place
! I’m with you about the coffee addiction, especially Starbucks! Before I had a chance to say my order yesterday, the server asked me if I wanted a soy cappuccino- smart man! As for the raw chicken, touching it really icks me out. I bit the bullet on Tuesday and as slimy as it felt, I feel that much more legit as a cook (somewhat at least ha)! And finally I’m trying out your eggy oatmeal recipe tomorrow. I’m giving up yogurt for a week due to constant bloating- given my consumption, I have a feeling that yogurt may be the cause…time will tell. Till then, I need to find non-dairy breakfast replacements. Fortunately I do love egg whites in my oatmeal but I think your recipe will compensate for my yogurt bowl!
They pretty much start getting my cappuccino ready for me before I have to say anything too
I think I may need to switch it up though because one time the barista almost wrote my name as “Cappuccino.” I hope you get some answers to your stomach probs, but I really hope that it’s not yogurt that’s causing ‘em 
Nope. No Nook/Kindle here. Though I’m sure they’re much better than a computer screen, I still just use books to unwind and unplug. I don’t want anything electronic interfering with my reading. (wow… I sound like such an old fart)
Breakfast = protein oats with raspberries
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Noooo, you sound wise
That’s exactly my reasoning for sticking to books – I don’t want another screen to look at.
That is an interesting idea about the bananas and cocoa powder. Have you ever had those things you can buy at supermarkets to dunk bananas in chocolate? It somewhat reminds me of that. I used to love them back in the day.
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I’ve never seen those before, but I’ve dipped them in melted chocolate and stuck em in the freezer before, if that’s the same thing…
Please don’t hate me but … I got a Kindle for my birthday. Sooorrry (but not really)! I’ll never give up reading “real” books because, let’s face it, the smell, the sound when turning pages … It’s irreplaceable. But I like the idea of being able to take as many books with me as I like when traveling. Or just at any time I’m indecisive about which book to read and don’t want to worry about the additional weight. The fact I haven’t yet purchased a single e-book but thrown a book into my already overstuffed bag for the train ride to university today is proof enough, I guess
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Blueberry Vanilla baked oats were on the menu for breakfast today – topped with almond butter, obviously. Can I please blame you for my blueberry cravings? It’s going to be an expensive addiction … But then again I’m glad I’m finally starting to try new breakfasts – I’ve been so afraid before when in reality it’s the best thing ever! Thanks for inspiring me!
… and here I was thinking I was the one weird person being ravenous all day after morning workouts. Glad to hear it’s apparently normal but I’ll still stick to my late afternoon/evening workouts whenever possible.
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Could never hate you, Miss <3 I’m not saying they’re not convenient, but I just don’t want another electronic screen to look at, ya know? Between the computer, iPad, iPhone, and TV, I think I spend enough time with technology… and there’s nothing quite as comforting as a book in hand.
What a good idea banana in cocoa powder! I will definitely be trying that! Thank you
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A couple of days last year I attempted to get up at 5:30am and go to the gym (may I mention that I don’t naturally get up even close to that early). Although I felt dehydrated and probably didn’t plan well it felt pretty good to get a work out in. But then…. I felt tired the rest of the day AND man was I insatiable! I can totally relate. I think that if I trained my body to go in the mornings and plan accordingly it would be okay but my experience so far is that working out in the afternoon or evening works a bit better for me
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The most difference I can tell in my appetite is actually if I lift in the evening, I wake up hungry no matter what I eat for dinner!
I do use a Kindle. I still LOVE books, and I still buy them, but my Kindle allows me to have many choices when I can’t decide what I want to read, they’re all at my fingertips!
Breakfast this morning was oatmeal with almond butter, agave nectar, cinnamon, and bananas. YUM.
also, you have inspired me to buy Revlon Colorstay and so far, I’m impressed!
Glad to hear that you’re enjoying it! Which color did you pick out?
I picked the midnight blue, but now that I see the red in your picture, I think I want that one too!
I feel ravenous in general
But I notice that on days where I run 6 miles or less I’m starving all freakin day…days when I run longer than that, however, I’m usually not too hungry (don’t even get me started on how annoying and frustrating that is since I know I need to be refueling like crazy…and I do…but it’s not quite as enjoyable 
)…the next day, though, no amount of food keeps me full…so I prepare and just constantly have something in arms reach haha. I do use a kindle but only because Joe got it for me for Christmas last year…I love actual books and still make sure to read them often, but the convenience of the Kindle for vacations is pretty amazing…as is the fact that with the touch of a screen I have as many new books as I want without having to leave my apartment (I love bookstores, working at barnes and noble was amazing, but sometimes i just want a book now without having to go somewhere!)…although my bank account doesn’t always think so…and I have a veggie omelette with buttered toast for breakfast!
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I was anti kindle at first. Then I bought one over a year ago, and only buy kindle books now. It’s so much more convenient and easy to buy books. Now I loathe lugging a book around if I have to. Trust me, this is from an avid reader and former hard copy book lover!
I can’t deny that they’re convenient as heck, but it’s just hard to justify having another screen to look at, ya know? Computer, phone, iPad… it’s just nice to be able to get away from electronics once in a while.
Right now, as I’m reading this I’m eating a delicious bowl of greek yogurt and puffins inspired by your breakfast posts!
I don’t like using ereaders either, I just love books too much! reading a good one now, The Book Thief, but it is also a bit heavy, not nearly as bad as 1000 pages though!
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Hey Amanda! Love that you’re posting about your book… maybe a review when you’re finished? I would love your take on it (I’m hesitant to jump into a 1000 pager myself!). Oh and BTW I love your blog and I read it all the time I just never comment :p
I’ll definitely be writing my thoughts on it! This is actually the second book in a great series, and I’ll be reviewing the first book in tomorrow’s post
Great to hear from you, girlie!
OMG i feel the same way about working out in the morning! My hunger throughout the day is uncontrollable and nonstop and I end up eating the food I planned to cook with for the rest of the week….so it gets expensive on my end, too!
Alisha @ Alisha’s Appetite recently posted..What I Ate Wednesday
hahaha I love the cup lol Amy, Amanda, same thing right? :p I need to find some of that nail polish. Lately mine has been staying on for almost a week– been using Essie lol and I finally invested in a base coat which I think made all the difference in the world lol!
I wish I could try eating bananas like that!!! Sadly I’m allergic to naners :/ maybe I’ll try a ripe pear!
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Ooo what base coat are you using? And I’ve tried cocoa powder with blueberries too and found it to be quite good.
OPI– I spurged haha but it works amazingly!
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hey some people just don’t do well with the morning workout, it happens! whatever works for you. i keep becoming your worst commenter because first I hate nut butter and now I just can’t stand bananas. the texture, uck can’t do it.
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But that’s what makes your comments so great – your honesty <3
bananas in cocoa powder? I’m thinking I may have to look into that.
And I am completely with you on using books over a Nook/Kindle. I look at a computer/tv screen all day, I really don’t want to be doing that while I’m reading, too.
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I totally agree with the banana and cocoa powder…anything with chocolate or cocoa is good with me! And I am ok with you posting your cereal
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I’m obsessed with the coffee bean candle decorations. however, don’t let the coffee beans get too close to the flame…baby Madi thought it would be a good idea to put coffee beans in fire….they explode a little bit…kind of like jumping beans…yea needless to say, I’m not allowed around fire very much anymore.
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I haven’t had breakfast yet..oops! I just finished my coffee, time to go get some grub! My mom bought me a Nook three years ago for Christmas and I have used it for maybe..3 books. These books were free downloads because I refuse to pay for one. Something about a real book in hand is just hard to beat, so I haven’t used it much :/. I feel ravenous all the time. HAHA. It just comes in waves. Have a great Thursday Amy!
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Hey now… if you wanna be callin’ me that, you better be bringin’ me some coffee
I hate cooking raw chicken too! Absolutely despise it. Maybe I need to start begging my mom to cook some for me too
I need to try that nail polish. I am the queen of chipping and usually only get one good day when I do mine.
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I just painted my toes red too! It’s a red kind of week. I love that idea for overripe bananas.
Lisa @ Lisa the Vegetarian recently posted..January Thoughts and An Impromptu Weigh-In
I actually prefer working out first thing because it feels like a chore if I wait. But I totally see the other side of it too. That banana idea is really cool!!! They look so yummy too
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Like I said in the previous post, working out in the morning sets me up for the rest of the day. My body knows the schedule so I’m pretty okay with not eating before hand. However, if I overeat the night before, I wake up STARVING! I usually chug a glass of water, eat a scoop of peanut butter, lace up my shoes, run like a speed demon, and come back home to chow down. Food motivates me. I use a Kindle, and I LOVE it! It’s nice for being at the beach/outside because there’s no glare and the pages don’t get all nasty from humidity or anything. Breakfast this morning was oatmeal with chopped bananas, a scoop of Natural Jif Peanut Butter, and slivered almonds. YUM!
Seriously though, you make cereal look sexy.
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I have a Kindle Fire and absolutely LOVE it. There is no problem in bribing your mom with cookies for chicken lol! It’s an equal trade! And I cannot believe you’ve never dunked banana slices in cocoa powder! It’s even better if you stab the fork in nut butter first, then banana, then cocoa powder. Orrrr put nut butter on the banana, freeze it a little, then proceed with cocoa powder.
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Frozen nut butter and banana? Omigosh totally trying it… even though it’s freezing outside and eating something that cold will probably leave me shaking in my booties
I’m a ravenous beast if I ever work out in the morning too. But it’s so, SO rare for me to have morning energy that it’s not usually a problem. I used to totally agree with the “who wants to read a book from a computer” aspect of Kindles and was a “real” book enthusiast forever until…I bought a Kindle. For the exact reason you described, books getting annoyingly heavy when you’re trying to read in bed. Also for trips when you think you might need 2 or 3 books but don’t want to carry all that extra weight, Kindles are great. Anddd you can decide on a whim in pajamas that you feel like reading such-and-such book and then BAM. You’re reading it. I love mine, but I still read real books too sometimes just because I love them too.
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Stop trying to be a bad influence
Since you got me obsessed, OBSESSED, with yogurt bowls containing bananas, strawberries, & dumping cocoa powder on top, i just knooow I’d be all over dipping ripe bananas in cocoa
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It’s not even just the yummmy taste- it’s the texture that really gets me, with its amazingness.
Hurumph. I wish my mum brung me tupperware with freshly cooked chicken…you’re spoiled :p. It looks super enticing to me for some reason…do you know how she cooks it, & is it like a whole chicken or just breasts or something?
Xxx
She uses the whole chicken, sticks it in a dutch oven, and throws that in the oven for… eek… I don’t even know how long. I could ask her more specifically if you’re interested!
YES morning workouts cause me to be a ravenous beast, although Ive been ravenous nonstop it feels like no matter what I do!
And I totally have a fear of working with raw meat. IT GROSSES ME OUT. My mom once bought me a raw chicken and told me all I had to do was rip out the insides and cook it. I almost threw up in her face. GROSS. Never ever ever!
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Nothing like red nail polish or lips to make you feel feminine and glamorous!
I am hungry all of the time so IDK if it matters when I work out. I do know that since I lift heavy weights, it spikes my metabolism after a workout, so it makes sense I’m hungrier post workout (my HR moniter proved this theory). But I’ve been working out at night, and waking up hungrier, than if I got up, worked out, and then ate after. It all evens out though I think. You gotta find what works best for your body. But finding the motivation to work out at 8pm when the gym isn’t packed after work is roughhhh. I’d much rather go home and veg, but I got goal to reach! Hunger = growing muscles!
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You lift heavy at 8 PM? Girl, you’re kind of a rock star. There are days where I can barely lift my butt off the couch by 8 PM
Haha. I have a confession post tomorrow with my nail polish changes. I seriously have been changing them twice a week and get new addictions each time. Oops! The only way I’ll eat bananas ever are when they are super duper ripe. Like almost black. I like the idea of dipping them into cocoa powder. Yum. It would be even better with some almond butter too. Oh gosh…I do use a kindle, but honestly I don’t like it. I prefer having the books because I treasure those wonderful pages and I don’t feel like you get the same experience from a computerized book. Yep, I’m lame like that;)
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That’s totally not lame! Why do you think I refuse to get a Kindle?
that snack looks AWESOME. i have some frozen bananas in my freezer to use for smoothies but i don’t actually like them in smoothies that much (not sure why – the overripe flavor doesn’t work for me in a smoothie) so i’ve been trying to figure out what to do with them. i think i’m going to roll them around in cocoa powder when i get home today. yum. also i agree with you on the morning workout thing – i literally eat a house when i work out during the morning. not that i have a problem with it really but it just gets unnecessary and i often make really bad snacking choices because i’ll literally just eat everything in front of me to try to satiate it.
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I love that nail polish color! It looks so good. I also love those coffee candles. I have a coffee scented candle that sounds like a fire crackling when it burns.
Alex @ Raw Recovery recently posted..It’s Nothing Personal (Part of the Missing Link Series)
I totally do that with frozen bananas too!! So decadent! Frozen bananas are such a versatile food, gotta love ‘em!
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Those candles look pretty awesome. I’ve become a coffee addict recently. It’s crazy!
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Crazy is what I get without coffee
I can’t workout first thing in the morning either! I always work out before lunch!
How sweet your mom is
Hope your week is great <3
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I need to try that nail polish! Mine chips so fast it’s slightly ridiculous.
Molly@This Life Is Sparkling recently posted..WIAW: Number 66
I promised myself I’d never go the Kindle route and stay old school forever. But then my mom got me one for Christmas last year and I’ve been hooked ever since. I just love the portability and instant gratification of being able to order a book whenever I want it. I do feel guilty for helping to put bookstores out of business though
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I can’t deny that they’re super convenient, but I’ve been avoiding them mostly because I don’t want another electronic screen to look at – computers, iPhones, and iPads are enough!
I don’t have a Nook or Kindle either – I prefer reading books the old fashioned way! I just hate how technology is taking over everything and I refuse to let it take over my precious books.
My breakfast this morning was banana egg white oatmeal with blueberries, blackberries, granola, and soy nut butter. So good!
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Well Amanda…..breakfast this morning was your eggy oats and I LOVED them!! I’m glad I’m not the only one obsessed with breakfast foods. Great nail color too!!
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Haha just when I though “no breakfast pics?”
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Heehee! Yeah, I didn’t want to disappoint anyone. I have a rep to maintain!
Breakfast this morning was granola. I am looking forward to the weekend when I can be a bit more adventurous with my breakfast. Aka, it doesn’t have to be the first thing I can grab while heading out the door!
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i hate that about books! i get so tired of holding them up i am in some weird position this it on my knees and chest by the end of the night. i would totally have those coffee beans around my house they look so cute, you should def do that lol.. after i go on long runs, i can easily eat anything in the house.. by if i do my runs later in the day i’ll eat normal and then wake up the next morning wanting to eat everything! can’t win so ill do it when i can and eat everything if i gotta lol i had some pumpkin pancakes this am, i was up earlier then usual and decided to get alittle fancy
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I used to be very anti e-reader, but after my husband bought me a kindle for Christmas 2 years ago, I can’t live without it. I still love and purchase regular books (reading one right now!), but it is so convenient for vacations, work, etc. I just love reading in general.
Also, your appetizing breakfast pictures have inspired me to create my own yogurt “mess.” 3 days in a row, they’re quickly surpassing oats as my favorite breakfast. Today’s included vanilla Greek yogurt, pomegranate seeds, wheat germ, cinnamon, a mixture of cereals, and almond butter!
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That sounds delicious! I never really thought that anything would be able to replace oats for me either, but yogurt and cereal seems to have done just that.
I love the look of painted nails but I hate doing them because I don’t like to wait til they’re dry! What do you do while you’re waiting? (I know that some nail polishes are “quick” dry formulas, but it really takes a full few hours before they’re completely, completely dry, you know? Like if you press really hard it will dent or something).
The waiting was what always drove me insane as well, but with these polishes, I only use one or two coats, and they honestly dry within a few minutes. No worrying about denting or smudging!
Honest to goodness — I have a sony reader and really don’t like it. I use it for books that will take FOREVER to get at the library or big series that I can’t for the library to get me the next one ASAP. But there are certain things about books that I love .. the smell, the feel of the pages and turning them, checking out how far until the end of the chapter .. the little things I never thought of until I got a reader.
Plus — chicken for cookies = totally fair trade. Love it.
Chelsie S recently posted..Jan 30th
Dunking ripe bananas into cocoa, huh? Sure, why not! I love bananas and I love cocoa so it has to be a good combination. Maybe the addition of some peanut butter or almond butter would be delicious, too
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Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl recently posted..WIAW: January 30, 2013
I too refuse to get a kindle/nook thing! Nothing beats turning pages, seriously. I also could never read anything more than one page on a computer screen ugh. And hey, nothing wrong with getting your mom to give you food at any age – FREE FOOD!!!! lol. I definitely need to try this banana + cocoa powder thing….I’m usually left with one or two slightly overripe bananas when I buy a bunch. I bet they’d be good if you chilled them and then dipped too….hmmm….
I completely and absolutely love and adore my Kindle. I’ve had mine for a few years now so I am rockin’ the old school version as opposed to the new fancy dancy Kindle Fire or Paperwhite. Honestly, I thought I would never go for having an e-reader but it is the most amazing thing to have all your books in one place. I’ve even found that I replaced books I have in paper version to e-versions because another added benefit is that you can look up any words that are hard to understand. Not that I read a lot of books that are difficult to understand – I think I have a pretty decent vocabulary but I found in particular with Cloud Atlas, it was a godsend to have the dictionary right there.
In addition, you can read books that are scandalous and/or embarrassing on public transit with no fear of being discovered. I read the whole Fifty Shades trilogy on transit and apart from my unforgiving skin that tends to blush when I am embarrassed or nervous (ironically similar to Anastasia Steele in Fifty Shades), no one would ever be the wiser.
Totally unrelated… I tried the almond butter that you buy – purchased it at Whole Foods the other day and it is amaze-balls! I love that it stays so liquid-y (ha!) even after being in the fridge. My other brands like Mara Natha always seemed to solidify. I was very pleased with that purchase.
Gah! Stop trying to be a bad influence on me with all the e-reader praise
And I’m glad you liked the almond butter! It’s pretty much the only one I’ll eat, which is kind of a pain since it’s so expensive 
I usually just wait for it to go on sale and stock up.
Oh my. Not only do I now need eggy banana oats in my life, I also need cocoa-dunked banana slices! This is a rather extraordinary idea, Amanda! And as luck should have it, I have three overripe bananas hanging out on the kitchen counter that need to be taken care of…tomorrow.
I definitely empathize with the Starbucks addiction–I was there twice today, and believe it or not, the barista misspelled my name both times. It’s easy to do that with a name like “Sara,” though; people naturally make more work for themselves by adding on the “h.” I’ll cut the baristas some slack this week because I think I’ve confused them by mixing up my order. I’m telling you, those foamy mistos sure are wonderful.
Happy almost-Friday! <3
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It’s official: I need that nail polish in my life. I have the worst luck with nail polishes and even professionally-done manis last a week tops, with some chips. I love having painted nails but hate having to redo them every other day so I will be looking for this brand.
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I don’t know why, but I have a super strong aversion to overripe bananas. Like it’s intense. Like, if I don’t eat the banana within hours of bringing it home, I’m giving it to my neighbor. It’s not even normal lol So thanks for the tip!
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holy freakin’ CRAP. dunk bananas directly into cocoa powder? you are a genius. really you are. my two current obsessions (as you know) combined.
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I give you props for reminding me about cocoa powder. It kind of got buried in my pantry there for a while!
Bananas in cocoa powder! Genius!
Urgh I hate presumptive name shortening. I also get it A LOT. It’s got to the point that I just ignore it now. I hate Jess but most people just assume that’s my name even if I introduce myself with my full name. It’s one my gripes. I hate it, it’s so rude.
I recently read a 976-er but in softback so not so much of a weight! I love it when you have a good, long book though…you get to have so much time with it!
Wow, is that a sci fi or fantasy book? I used to be into that genre, but have lost the attention span for them. Maybe you are a fan of The Game of Thrones series?
I want to ask about “witness to fitness”. I REALLY want a plan kinda to try and follow (I DESPERATELY need it). Wondering if you can tell me a
- sample meal plan day on her 28 day routine,
- sample fitness plans (what does she prescribe for daily fitness? gym? (I have none). Running (I’m not one).
PLEASE give me your thoughts on this
Super interested before I hit “buy”.
Oh my gosh my beloved spatula broke in half this weekend so you’re posting this right in time…I need to get that spatula! And love that your mom brings you food
My mom still brings my sister food (she’s 31) too…they work in the city together and meet up weekly to pass meals along. It’s so precious and makes you feel so loved right? When my parents would visit me in college they would also drive down for hours with huge bags of food. It made the homesickness disappear immediately!
Hi!! I’ve been reading for a while but have yet to comment. So thanks for the entertaining posts!
I, too, find that when I work out first thing it makes me ravenous later on! I see it as a good thing though, because I’ve worked for the fuel my body is asking for.
I’m so picky about spatulas, so I feel ya there. My Christmas stocking was full of them, just for me, because my family knows how much having good ones matters to me!
And finally, I had my usual breakfast. A combo of greek and regular yogurt, 1 flavored 1 plain, with a banana chopped in and frozen berries, a bit of AB and dried cranberries + amazing granola on top. To go, of course, because I never get hungry right away.
Like you, I stick with the tried and true favourites.. It kind of makes me worry that it’s part of my disordered habits, though.. Are you afraid of breaking out of that bubble too? Do you worry that you do it out of a need for control over your habits/nutrition?
I used to worry that that might be the case, but experience showed it to be related to laziness/convenience more than anything else. I don’t have a problem switching up my breakfasts when I have to, like when I run out of something or I’m not home to be able to eat what I want, but when left to my own devices I just tend to gravitate towards what I know, mostly because I don’t really feel like trying to think up anything new.
Oh, wow! Bananas and cocoa powder! Why didn’t I think of that? Most of the time I just don’t want to eat a plain banana and I don’t always crave nut butters so I just leave the poor bananas in the fridge and eat something else instead. Now I’ll never ignore a banana again!
Kudos for your week obsession! I absolutely love Dolphin’s Cry.
I used to do my workouts in the morning but now I do them right before bed. I had to reorganize my schedule completely in accordance with a particular time zone (making things complicated is my specialty) but I don’t notice any difference in my appetite caused by that. Maybe it’s different for different people.
Last note: mum sending you food = totally awesome *waits patiently for parcel*
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Dude! I’ve done bananas with “healthy chocolate sauce”…which is just cocoa powder, water, and stevia, but I’ve never thought to just dunk them in the dry cocoa! Genius m’dear…pure genius! And I can’t wait to try it out!
Amy? Really?! haha! Well, I guess it’s better than “A Man”
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