You’ll have to forgive me, but it’s been a while since I’ve done this, and there’s something I just need to get off my chest before I can go on…
EEEEeeeEEEeeEE! Only 32 more days until I move 😀
Ahhh. Much better. I still remember the number being somewhere around 50 when I first put in my offer, and it’s kind of crazy to stop and think about where the past 18 days have gone. Time is flying, but I’m not complaining – the faster it goes, the sooner I get to move 😀
Although, I suppose I should really start putting more effort into packing… I’m the kind of person that tends to put everything off until the last minute (especially when it’s something I really don’t like to do… like packing) because I feel like I have all the time in the world. And then “all the time in the world” suddenly becomes “that last minute” and… well… let’s just say I turn into a stressed-out head case.
And the worst part of it is that, every time it happens, I tell myself that next time will be different; I’ll start early, get things done gradually, finish with lots of time (and my sanity) left over. Yeahhhh.
In my dreams maybe…
So what have I been doing instead of what I should be doing?
Checking out my new ‘hood…
Home sweet home…
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Pimpin’ [rice cakes] like it’s my job…
Almond butter, honey, and one happy tummy.
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Going out to see[k] some help…
I enjoyed the movie, but the book was better. And does anyone else feel like a goofball when they “pose” for pictures? No? Just me, then?
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Having my cake and eating it too…
Mom got bit by the baking bug this weekend, and when she asked me to be her taste-tester, I was more than happy to oblige. I have no idea what was in this besides vanilla, cocoa, and cherries, but daaaaaaaang was it good. Mom needs to bake more often…
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Burning my tongue…
I can’t help it! I crave hot tea/coffee even in the middle of summer, and impatience gets the best of me. This is my favorite tea in my favorite mug. I take extra special care of this mug (especially after this and this), because it has tonnes of sentimental value and I’d be devastated if it broke.
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Healing said burnt tongue…
Ice cream heals everything, from burnt tongues to broken hearts. True story.
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Putting my “GRRRR” face on…
I just started Stage 3 in NROLFW, and while I’m still following the program [more-or-less], I’ve been deviating/modifying it a bit because I find that it focuses WAY too much on legs, and not enough on other muscle groups. Still, I’ve been seeing some good progress, and I might do a “lifting update” post if anyone is interested…
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Devouring good books…
Remember the stack of books I bought a little less than a month ago? I only have one left 🙁 I finished The Shadow of the Wind today (loved it), and only have One Good Dog left. I’ll have to refrain from buying more before I move, because that just means more packing…
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… and good food…
I’ve always been a “meat and potatoes” kind of girl, and today’s dinner included an Amy’s Texas burger topped with ketchup, and a sweet potato topped with coconut butter and cinnamon. Oh, and some green beans just for kicks. I’m trying to use up a lot of the food in my pantry/freezer before I move, and this meal was definitely evidence of that. Frozen green beens = heebie jeebies.
Strawberry Greek yogurt (my favorite flavor) and a coconut banana chocolate chip cookie (my favorite way to use coconut flour).
Salad beast with my favorite dressing, Greek yogurt mess with a banana, Kashi Honey Sunshine, puffed wheat, Puffins, and trail mix. My stomach has been kind of “off” lately, and I’ve been eating smaller meals more often, so this was only half of lunch. The other half came later…
Softboiled egg and baked lentil chips. I ran out of my favorite cucumber-dill flavor 🙁 Oh the joys of having to use up what you’ve got…
Someone put out a bowl of cherries this morning. The bowl is still there, but the cherries are gone. I wonder what happened to them…
My absolute favorite night time snack – it makes me sleep like a baby. Oat bran and Greek yogurt, topped with flaxmeal, cinnamon, and maple syrup.
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Do you put things off until the last minute? Or do you get them done early?
What was the last movie you saw? Or book you read? Or meal you ate?
I always aspire to get things done early, and it usually works. Packing is quite a different story, which is weird because I’m one of the odd people that actually enjoy it 😛
LAst meal I ate/am eating are bluberry, peach oats with vanilla protein powder stirred in. Heavenly!
Even though you aren´t doing what you should be doing, I think you are doing amazing pretty good things 🙂 (Well, except the burnt tongue thing :), but I do this pretty often too 🙂 I am often putting things off until it´s almost too late, I need to get rid of this habit, but it is probably a part of my personality that is just too hard to forget about 🙂
Last movie I have seen was the new Jane Eyre, it was good, but I still like the old version better (and the movie the best). I saw the Help last week and I like it, but again – the book was better 🙂
I loved The Help and cannot wait for the movie…although I’m trying not to get my expectations too high! Random fact: hot tea/coffee is actually cooling so it’s ideal to drink when the weather heats up (Google it for the scientific reasoning behind it)
I can’t even remember the last movie I saw its been so long.
But I just finished tuesdays with morrie, twas very insightful 🙂
Yeah, I tend to leave things till last minute. Probably should change that once school starts!
Gorgeous view of your new hood btw
I’m not a big movie go-et either, I just really wanted to see this one because I enjoyed the book and I was curious to see what they did with it.
the shadow of the wind is such an amazing book!! brillliant brilliant brilliant and then i read his other book the angel’s game and was so disappointed 🙁
Last movie I saw was HP7.2, but before that I couldn’t even remember what I’d last seen!! I read The Help and thought it was great, but I’m hesistant to see the movie since movies aren’t usually as good. The new “hood” looks lovely 🙂 And I love your spin on “meat and potatoes.”
Oh my goodness! Are you in Edmonton!?!?
I almost always put things off until the last minute. It makes life so much more stressful but I can’t seem to get ahead of the game. I will keep on trying though! I don’t watch movies that much, but I recently read Ella Minnow Pea and loved it!
Oh, I wish I could say I do things early! I’m going to see the Help on Wednesday, I loved the book! 🙂 I really want to read that Weight Lifting Book because I prefer working my legs to working my arms.
I ALWAYS put things off last minute… Like packing for my senior year, doing a presentation, reading the material for the presentation… Hmmm.
Last movie -> I sawww Captain America and it was meh. Not the best rendition of it. I was a bit let down.
Last book I read/reading -> The Help!
Last meal I ate -> Chocolate oats with cinnamonomonomon and PB. Now snackin’ on grapes.
Oh, and I definitely pose in pictures ALL the time. In fact, I did about a bajillion times today. 😉
I get certain things done early, and certain things done at the last minute. Packing is definitely a last minute activity for me. For vacations, I’m a night-before/morning-of type of packer. The last book I read was Catching Fire, and now I’m making my way through Mockingjay. The last movie I saw was Crazy, Stupid, Love. And my most recent meal is the one I’m eating right now: brown rice, kale and collard greens, arame, and tempeh. Super yummy. The view around your new place is gorgeous, by the way! I’m so excited for you, Amanda! 🙂
Amanda, you still look really, really skinny. At any point in your recovery have you ever had a doctor monitoring your vitals, weight, and blood chemistry? You have a beautiful outlook on life, and have come so far in the past year mentally, but are you really at a place now that doctors would “clear” you? I’m sorry, being in a similar place in my life, I’m just a bit worried for you.
Awwwr. Thank you for your concern, Elizabeth 🙂 I did indeed get checked by my doctor and everything’s been given the a-okay. My weight, vitals, hormones, and blood are all in a good place, so it looks like all of the hard work has finally paid off 😀
Please remember that vitals, hormons and blood don’t tell all. I must admit I’m worried too after seeing your picture. You’re doing a great job and have a wonderful perspective, but please make sure that the last “extra” weight for safety and lifetime recovery is gonna be there:)
The books are always better than the movies, especially when the books are so good! I’m nervous about the hunger games.. that could easily be ruined. The only books-gone-movies that I really like are the harry potter series.
I’d love to see a lifting update! I’ll have to modify it a lot too if it focuses on legs, because once I’m in cross country season I absolutely can not have sore legs!
You look so gorgeous Amanda!! I love your shirt 🙂
I’ve never used coconut flour…i really should buy some though, because coconut is like the best flavor ever. besides chocolate and nut butter of course.
Coconut flour is pretty fun to work with, but it’s also really fussy. I definitely don’t recommend trying to make pancakes out of it, because you’ll just end up with a gloopy mess that never seems to cook!
Oh my, I put things off like crazy! I was really excited at the beginning of the summer that i had so much time to get all kinds of things done before school starts again… but I move back to school in less than two weeks! ahh..
Your new hood looks gorgeous!!! AAh I can’t wait to see your new place!!! Moving is gonna be so exciting.
Your yogurt messes look delicious as always! Love all those toppings.
your new hood looks gorgeous! I can see why you’re so excited! 🙂
And your pimped out rice cakes are soo delicious looking! I guess that’s why my rice cakes feel like they’re missing something. I’ve only been putting almond butter on them. Need to add that honey next time! 😛
I’d love it if you did a lifting post update! I’m still loving that book and I’ve been feeling stronger. Which I’m loving 🙂
Great books are just amazing! I just finished reading Sarah’s Key and am now moving on to The Room.
I’ve been thinking about picking up Sarah’s Key, and Room is just hauntingly good. One of those books that stays with you, for sure.
Last movie I saw was HP 7 (part2) AMAZING. And I just had baby scallops with sweet potato and cauliflower 🙂 yum! haha I want to see the Help soon too.
Love all the pics, updates, and food combos! Your posts are always so colorful and happy, never gets old 🙂
I love getting things done ASAP, I’m not much for procrastination haha and last meal I ate was a chicken and egg white veggie sub at subway mmm
I try not to leave things until last minute, but that’s how it usually turns out!
I’m a bit afraid to see The Help the movie just because I loved the book SO much!!
I do some things early and put other things off til the last minute. I’m right there with ya on the packing…I hate it and therefore put it off haha. And you do not look goofy! That pic is cute :). I LOVED The Help and I’m seeing the movie with my mom when I get back from Florida! I just finished reading Before I Go to Sleep…it was awesome! Ahhh you’re getting soooo close to your moving date!
I always have to get things done right away. That is a problem at times because I do things on impulse just to get them out of the way. Last meal I ate was tonights salmon stirfry with pita crisps and cheese. Well, the book I am almost finished reading is Jodi Picoult’s Unborn.
I’ve finally accepted that putting things is off til the last second is when I do things the best! Plus if you pack up all of your stuff now, you’re definitely going to NEED something you packed deep down in a box and you’ll have to undo all your packing.
Just saw The Help yesterday and it was so much better than I expected! Of course the book is way better because it goes deeper into the maids’ lives, but the movie was really powerful as well.
Hehe I think I need the added pressure to perform better as well, but I hate the extra stress because when it’s all over I crash hard.
That cake thing looks fantastic!! I wish someone would bake for me! 🙂
U are a beautiful goofball! The days are getting down!! So exciting! I can’t wait to see how u decorate your new place too!! I want to see that movie, I know the book is better, it’s how it always Is ; )
Those cherries look amazing! Yum yum!
Love u!!
GO YOU for NRLW!!! im a last minute gal for some things but usually im ahead of the game!
i try to get things done as soon as i can but every once in a while i will get in a major procrastination mode. It’s bad haha. But my google reader usually ends up completely cleared out so it’s not entirely a bad thing. 😉
oh amanda, i am SO excited for your big move! it’s awesome that you are getting your own place – life changes are definitely huge signs of growth and great opportunities for learning and discovery. and wow, that area looks gorgeous…. all that lush greenery!
-i’m trying to chug through The Help (book) before watching the movie! i don’t think it’s going to happen since i might be watching to the movie TONIGHT haha
-i love so many things about this post: the lovely pictures of yourself (esp that sepia-toned one against the sky, so gorgeous), all that great-looking food, and the fact that you READ so much – a kindred bookworm, i already feel warm and fuzzy inside =)
i DEFINITELY put things off until the last minute… i’m a procrastinator. no shame. i’ve gotten this far in life, so i think it’s alright 😉
last movie i saw was friends with benefits. SO good. mila kunis and justin timberlake have an INTENSE chemistry onscreen. plus, justin is pretty good-lookin 😉
I have got to try your sleepy time snack out =) I need help lulling my mind to sleep. ahhhh 32 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so excited for you! cannot wait for photos of the new place! we get to decorate together from afar! yess!
Ah, your new home looks so lovely and green!
Fuuny you say you are a meat & potatos type a gal- I always thought you were one of those other types, ya know, the hummus & jam type.
You read FAST! Iv not read a book in aaaages, but I just got the 1st book in the Hunger Games series & I am a few chapters in & really enjoying it.
I just got a bag of coconut flour and I see those cookies in my very near future
Currently munching on more of your’heaven in a bowl’, except I It eat directly from the magic bullet cup( classiness right there) so not a morsel of deliciousness goes to waste, it really is GOOD, my tastebuds are singing<3
Xxx
I eat straight from the Magic Bullet a lot, too, especially now that I’ve shattered the pretty yellow bowl that I normally ate my concoctions in 🙁 And I could definitely never abandon my beloved hummus and jam – it’s just gonna have to share the spotlight for a while so that I can actually get through some of the other food that’s been lying around for ages.
AHhhhhh! 32 more days! So much fun.. I am so excited for your girl!
Normally I do not put things off – but this week, Justin and I kept putting off food shopping. Thursday . then Friday . then Saturday. Finally we had to go today. And figures.. it POURED all day. Yuck. Shopping in the rain really erks me. But I guess it is what I get for putting things off 🙂
Love the view from your new place – it looks beautiful! Im so excited for you! Packing is definately something i leave till the last minute – just because i find it so tedious trying to get everything to fit!
Last meal i ate – 2 poached Eggs over arugula and an idaho potato baked with baby spinach!
I always feel strange posing for photos, but you look great in yours, I love the top! I usually get things done as soon as possible, otherwise it’s a constant nag on my mind. Sometimes it bites me in the but though…like for school if there is an assignment due and I get it done a week early, then later the professor gives a great lecture which would have helped me tremendously if I had held off on my assignment. Or when I cook dinner, I clean up all the pots and pans/prep mess before sitting down to eat. I can just enjoy my meal better that way 🙂
I do that too! I just reaaaally, really don’t like mess, so I try to clean as I go as opposed to piling it all in the sink and having to attack it in one go.
mmmm girl! You go ahead and PIMP those rice cakes out 😀
I try to do things early on, and am generally pretty good at it. However, I definitely do have my moments when I procrastinate and end up putting things off until the last minute. PACKING is one of the things that I do this with for sure! In fact, I’m moving back up to Orlando for school in a few days and haven’t even thought of beginning.. whoops. 🙂
Wow you are so small. You must have the lean gene. Rock it, chick!
I am so jealous of the view from your new place! I am kind of freak about packing–I start way in advance to make sure everything is “just so.”
And I just saw Crazy, Stupid, Love. this afternoon. It was pretty good (and Ryan Gosling isn’t hard to look at either ;))
I haven’t read The Help, but I’m seeing it this week with a friend (to my chagrin as I was really hoping to read it first).
I try not to put stuff off to the last minute, or I’ll do a little bit in advance, but who am I kidding, everything gets done in panic mode (Packing in advance is so hard for me because I always think, ‘what if i need to wear/use that before then?’
Last meal I ate: Mix of leftovers: foul mudammas (arabic fava beans) with babaghanouj, hummus, fattoush salad (lettuce/parsley/cukes/tomato/sumac/vinegar/evoo), ground turkey and lots of pita and cumin…oh and a bowl of my mama’s middle eastern harira soup (pureed lentils/carrots/zucchini/spices)
Haha oh I’m definitely going through the “what if I need to use it before then” thing, which just gives me a reason to procrastinate even more. Oi.
EEEEeeeEEEeeEE!
I’m with you.
The best thing about moving is that you can get all “zen” and toss stuff. Stuff you don’t use, don’t need, doesn’t fit with the new you….stuff you had when you were with HIM.
The zen state of mind is fleeting — gotta strike when the iron is hot.
That is why you should start packing now in small increments.
I procrastinate about procrastinating.
That’s how bad I am.
Ahh yeah. I hate the process and the mess of packing, but it’s definitely a great feeling to start tossing old stuff and feel like you have a fresh start. Can.not.wait.
Oh my gosh do I put things off! I think the same way about things. ‘Ohh, I have so much time! Not to worry!’… and then it’d the night before and I have more than I can manage! Eeep.
I do feel like a goofball when I pose for pictures! But that’s alright, ’cause I AM a goofball! Through and through 😉 Speaking of that movie- I’m dying to see it! I haven’t read the book but it looks phenomenal.
The last movie- one of the Harry Potter’s! But not in theater. Book- Harry Potter! I’m seeing a trend here…. 😉
You’re not a goofball! Love the photo 🙂
Suave Slav and I saw the new Planet of the Apes movie the other night – it was REALLY good! Go see it.