Cue the Friday #happydance.
No, for real. Every.single.day this week has felt like a Friday for some reason, which makes for one very long week. But the weekend is finally here, and since we’re kicking off a new month as well, it’s time for a little look at life as I currently know it…
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Current book: Love the One You’re With by Emily Giffin. No rhyme or reason to this one, really… I’ve read it before but I was craving some good old fashioned chick lit, so I started re-reading all of Giffin’s books from Something Borrowed, and this is the one I’m currently at. I should probably pick up her newest book, but I’ve heard it really isn’t that great. Actually, I’ve found that outside of Something Borrowed and Something Blue, her books are just okay.
Current music: A little bit of Rise Against – I Don’t Wanna Be Here Anymore.
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Current guilty pleasure: “Working out” on the reclining bike in my building’s gym while reading chick lit, playing Farmville, and browsing blogs. I can’t tell if I’m actually getting a good workout in or if I’m just relaxing while flailing my legs about 😆
Current nail colour: We’re just going to gloss over the fact that my nails will probably never see anything other than Sally Hansen’s Hard as Nails nail strengthener, and look down at my toes instead… Currently rocking OPI’s Sprung, but I’m thinking Essie’s Twin Sweater Set might be next.
Current drink: Starbucks Pike Place K-cups. You know how last month I told you guys that I was crushing on their vanilla K-cups? That obsession was short-lived. I’m starting to think that I’ll probably always and forever be an unflavoured black coffee kind of girl.
Current food: Quinoa, chickpeas, and nutritional yeast. I haven’t been able to get enough of this combo lately, and the best part about it (besides the fact that it’s freaking delicious), is that it packs a nice protein punch and let’s me get away with not having to work with raw meat… which continues to skeeve me out to.this.day.
Current obsession: Oats and honey… but probably not in the way that you’re thinking. I’ve actually been obsessed with raw oats lately, especially when they’re paired with honey. What I’ve been doing is dipping a spoon into honey, dipping it into some oats, and calling it good. So, so good…
Current wish: … that I could figure out this mysterious craving that’s been plaguing me for the past couple of days. I want something, but I have no idea what it is; and none of the usual culprits like chocolate, ice cream, or gummy bears seem to be hitting the mark. Argh.
Current need: … to restock my kitchen with my favourite tea. I’m not even exaggerating when I say that I’ve had a cup of this tea every.single.day since discovering it around… 6 years (??)… ago. It’s what I make a beeline for as soon as I get out of bed, and also my favourite way to start the day. What I’ll usually do is order around 6 or 7 of the 50 sachet bags and that’ll usually last me a good year. It’s lookin’ to be that time again…
Current triumph: I figured out my craving! Apparently what I was really after was a banana with coconut butter 😉 Go figure.
Current bane of my existence: Well I wasn’t going to say anything, but since you asked… I have a blister on my right foot from spending a little too much time walking around in an unbroken pair of Tory Burch flats. I love her shoes, but daaaaaaaang can they be uncomfortable at first. In my defence, though, I didn’t think I’d be walking as much as I did or I would have worn a different pair of shoes.
Current indulgence: ALL the granola! You guys… it’s becoming a serious problem. I literally have no self-control when it comes to granola lately, with this chocolate chip pumpkin one being my current love. I’ll be sharing the recipe soon!
Current procrastination: I feel like this is one of the most common answers I give for this question, but… packing. I leave for the mountains early tomorrow morning and I have yet to even think about what I’m going to bring. It’s only for one night, so I’m not too worried about it, but a girl’s gotta have her things!
Current blessing: Life in general — the good and the bad. Take any moment, even those that feel like they’re nothing special, and you’ll find a handful of blessings in it if you really take the time to look.
Current excitement: The fact that, by this time tomorrow, I’ll be headed to my favourite place in the world — the mountains. I’m seriously thinking that I just need to move up there already…
Current mood: Hyper… which is weird considering that it’s currently 10:30 PM on Thursday night. My body’s been doing this strange thing lately, though , where I’ve become both an early bird and a night owl, with the early morning and late night being my absolute favourite times of the day. Just don’t ask about anything in between 😆
Current link: Yeaaaaah I’ve got nothing for this one. Apart from blog reading and writing, I haven’t been spending much time browsing the net lately!
Your turn! Give me your current:
1) … book.
2) … food.
3) … obsession.
4) … procrastination.
5) … blessing.
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1) … book. Jackie Collins Goddess of Vengeance. (Your love of reading makes me WANT ot read so bad! however every time i sit down to read…….i fall asleep! Just cant do it!! Audio books are better for me! I need to get one for MY getaway next weekend. Was tihnking of Gone Girl
2) … food. Banana, chocolate and greek yogurt, with a scoop of granola…….omg omg omg to DIE for
3) … obsession.
Coffee and my morning newspaper!
4) … procrastination.
the dishes…….
5) … blessing.
my clean bill of health ! 🙂
1) sad to say I have not been reading anything other than all 856 pages of September’s Vogue magazine. sigh.
2) chocolate brown rice protein powder is my jaaaam
3) ALL THE FALL CANDLES
4) filming. it’s bad. yikes.
5) honestly feel super lucky to have enough $$$ to have gone shopping for fall decor yesterday. I feel very grateful that I have the resources to celebrate the season, especially since I know it isn’t an option financially for lots. I donated to a charity for people with very low income recently, and I think that helped me feel even more thankful for my life.
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Flailing legs makes me laugh, a lot! One of these days I’ll get my hands…aka feet..on (or in) a pair of TB flats. They are so cute! My current…obsession…STILL acai bowls. Jamba Juice does a fairly good job and I have a Groupon, holler! Have fun in the mountains! xoxo, ganeeban
First, I am in LOVE with Emily Giffin. Have you read her most recent one yet?! Second, raw oats with honey sounds so dreamy. Third, I’m currently wearing black TB flats. #twinning
I have been looking everywhere for the POI polish since getting my nails done with that color at a salon!
That’s my favorite tea too. I always get cranky when I start to run low.
1-Book- nothing right now but I just finished Gone Girl for the second time, because it’s been a while and I’m off to see the movie soon 🙂
2-Food- apple/bacon/plantain hash from Paleo Running Mama. Holy crap, it’s my delicious and my new favorite breakfast.
3-Obsession- discovering the essie top coat and the fact that it makes me feel like I had a professional mani since it lasts for 2 weeks without chipping. What.
4-Procrastination- Cleaning my apartment. Gahhh.
5- Blessing- too many to count 🙂
The honey + oat combo is like the ultimate lazy girls cookie! I like it! I’ve been obsessed with splitting open massive dates & stuffing them with almond butter. Or goat cheese. YUUUUM. (Fave lazy girls dessert, btw)
I love raw oats too! I sprinkle them on my cereal or mix into yogurt. 🙂
I have all the Griffin books! I read them years ago & they are still sitting on my bookcase all pretty. If only I had the time to re-read them or read any books. I don’t even have time these days to read my health magazines anymore. I’m usually sitting in traffic too much. Tory Burch flats are worth the blisters. They are comfy and last forever once they are broken in.
I love Emily Giffin’s books. Can’t wait to start reading her latest! Have a great weekend. 🙂
Hyper at 10:30?! Oh my… I’m all for an early bird but simultaneously dealing with a night owl – whew!
I am too jiving to the Friday vibes 😀 ; weirdly though..this week seemed to be dragging until this morning dawned..and then it was like, “how fast did this week go!?”
I am extremely intrigued about the raw oats and honey. I can’t believe it’s as good as you imply! Currently snacking/dessert-ing on a Magnum White Almond.
Reading Wuthering Heights. I’m glad I decided to give it another chance after shoving it aside previously. Loving it!
1) Heaven is for Realzzzz
2) Rice & Deep fried chicken
3) Movies
4) Homework
5) Too much
Okay so I’m not the only one who has thought it was Friday every.single.day of this week. Holy cow. TGIF for real.
1) … book: I’m embarrassed to say I haven’t picked up a real book in months. Oops.
2) … food: Burritos. Just canNOT get enough these days.
3) … obsession: can I say burritos again?? Haha!
4) … procrastination: food prep. I have SUCKED at it lately hence all the burritos… I foresee weekend of cooking ahead of me.
5) … blessing: good people. I just love good people.
Enjoy your weekend away!!
Ahh I have no self control with granola, either.. it’s bad! haha. Same with cinnamon kashi lately — those things are so addicting! 😉 And oh man, unbroken-in flats are the worst. I feel your pain, girl — literally and metaphorically! Have a great weekend and enjoy the mountains!
That OPI nail polish color is perfect for fall. I love it!
Aaaand I ADORE your Tory Burch flats. I’d say the blisters are totally worth it. SO cute and classy!
Have a fun weekend in the mountains!!
I love Giffin’s books – it’s chick lit that has some real literary quality to them. Except I didn’t care for her most recent one, about college football. Kind of a bizarre story line.
My husband brought home Cinnamon Roll K-cups and I can drink them straight-up black, they are so good!
My current book is Defending Jacob by William Landay. I love thrillers and it definitely keeps me on my toes!
Book-Sole Sisters (just downloaded it to my kindle, so I am only 2 pages in)
Food-I made sriracha chex mix for a tailgate and I cannot stop eating it!
Blessing-my town’s baseball team is in the playoffs for the World Series, so it is really bringing the whole town together. It is really fun to watch with friends and family and cheer on our home team!
I need to find that OPI polish! Right now I am reading a fun light book…The Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella. I’m about half through it and it had me cracking up last night. I usually switch things up by doing a serious book then something a little lighter! 🙂
Great writing I literally laugh out loud! Check out Essies new Grey nail polish! It’s really pretty. I don’t usually do colors (chip, chip on the way home from getting them done) may give in to this one. Enjoy your trip!
Arlene
Got a recipe for the chickpea dish?
I don’t love Emily Giffin either. Or is it Jennifer Weiner I don’t love? I don’t know, one of them is depressing. Or maybe both? lol. I haven’t read either in a while but did read Something Borrowed and Something Blue. I think I liked them. Who knows…Glad you figured out your craving. That’s the worst feeling. Oh and I love Nutritional Yeast with chick peas lately too!
I don’t love Emily Giffin either. Or is it Jennifer Weiner I don’t love? I don’t know, one of them is depressing. Or maybe both? lol. I haven’t read either in a while but did read Something Borrowed and Something Blue. I think I liked them. Who knows…Glad you figured out your craving. That’s the worst feeling. Oh and I love Nutritional Yeast with chick peas lately too!
Omg I just to stand next to the oats and honey jars in my kitchen in final year of uni with a spoon and just dip… I don’t think my obsession was particularly healthy as the raw oats always seemed to give me a funny tummy but damnnn it was good!!
I think you might have nailed it on the early bird/night owl thing there, mid day productivity is not my strong point… I’m supposed to be reading about international law at the moment, can you tell?
I love Essie polish!! those two colors are so fall- love it!
1) … book.= not reading anything-oops…
2) … food. = sausages
3) … obsession. = flavored coffee
4) … procrastination.= studying for my exams UGH
5) … blessing. = I have people I love so much in my life
I love checking out the books you’re reading – I end up adding many of them to my wish list on Amazon. And those shoes are adorable!
I lovvvveee emily giffin!!!! I have read that book, it is a good one 🙂 Oh, and I am right there with you with the granola thing! Literally cannot stop my hand going into the bag first thing when I wake up, for breakfast in my cereal and then later randomly throughout the day! Agh! It is dangerous!
Hey, thanks for your reply regarding which software package you use to edit your photos on your previous post. And good to see you are still on the Starbucks too, gotta have my daily Grande Americano here or I probably couldn’t cope with the lifechange…… 😉
Enjoy the mountains. Now your talking my language there too. I climb the mountains in Scotland as one of my hobbies and recently managed to even entice my other half to join me! Okay so she couldn’t move for days after, completely broken, but I kept reminding / boring her as to the health benefits! 😀 Those pictures will be up on my blog Thursday.
Hope to see your pictures soon too. Have a great weekend away! 🙂
Yiikes – I can’t do raw oats at all! Brave soul ;).
Current book: Anything about biker clubs. I’m going through a weird obsession with dark books lately and these are the best
Current food & obsession: Cereal. I broke down and bought a box on Tuesday and it’s almost done already 😳
Current procrastination: Anything school related. So can’t wait to be done in April
Current blessing: My friends. They been really good about taste testing the same recipes over and over after I got fed up of doing it haha
p.s. I’m gonna try that honey and oats thing cuz it sounds too weird not to…
Oats and honey! Totally done that before! Ha! It is the crunch that makes it for me…plus..it is so entertaining just licking the spoon until you lick off all the honey…
I hate it when new shoes give me blisters, that usually means I will have to give them back or throw them away..it doesn’t get better…
I am obsessed with granola too but lately I have been experimenting with savory granola and I am liking it so far..
Have fun on your trip! X
Oooh have so much fun this weekend! It looks gorgeous wherever you’re going!
1) Book: I finally started Divergent!
2) Food: pumpkin obssession is beginning.
3) Obsession: My fox coffee cup.
4) Procrastination: Gathering documents to apply for jobs.
5) Blessing: Being more than halfway done with student teaching.
Haha your oats/honey eating methods are definitely a first. I don’t currently have a book to read and it’s driving me nuts. After reading more than 25 books over the summer I’m starting to feel the withdrawal. I’m adding “find new book” to my weekend plans. Have fun in the mountains!
I have to say, Everytime you post one of these I always think you are living the dream. I really like that OPI nail polish too. I might have to pick some up for myself. I think we all have been left with little time for the Internet lately, it happens…it’s that time of the year I suppose 🙂
Honey and raw oats you say??? Hmm…i gotta try this….and speaking of coconut butter – did you see the white chocolate coconut butter on CotterCrunch? So so drool-inducing!!!
My book – other than the Bible…nothing else yet.
As for food – chocolate with EVERYTHING – which is also my obsession!!!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend in the mountains!
Enjoy the glorious mountains!
Currently:
book) Anything by Jen Lancaster, this girl is funny!
food) falafel flavored hummus – I finished the container at an alarming rate
procrastination) clearing off the piles of paper that have managed to accumulate on my desk
blessing) a new teaching job 🙂
A trip to the mountains, so fun! I’m currently reading Chris Kresser’s Personal Paleo Code, which is a really great book, but being a new mom means it’s taking me weeks and weeks to get through it. One day I’ll be able to read before bed again 🙂 Have a safe and fantastic trip!
Sooo, I read her newest book, and I’m definitely not as big of a fan. I just didn’t like the overall story. However, I’ve never even heard of Love the one you’re with. I’ll have to read that! I’m with you on everyday feeling like Friday! It has been a long week in that respect. I hear ya with the early mornings and late nights, too. I am usually always tired at night and ready for bed, but a few nights this week I was out much later than usual, and then I wasn’t even really tired when I got home. What gives! Have a blast in the mountains!!
I read all those Emily Giffin books years ago and loved them! Still on my book shelf. Those shoes are so cute. I have one pair of Tory Burch that was a gift and they’re my favorite! I can relate to the granola obsession. It was my favorite pre-paleo and I ate a bit too much. Not sure if I can make a paleo version or if the nuts would just be too much for me. Have a great weekend!
Love Rise Against music!
Here’s my currents:
1) Book = 365 Style by Nicky Hilton (please don’t judge me).
2) Food = Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Quest bar.
3) Obsession = fall TV line-up. SO many amazing show premieres and season premieres.
4) Procrastination = planning for an upcoming trip (though I really do have ample time, so it’s not a big deal. No need to start packing yet or anything).
5) Blessing = daily life and health.
Have a fantastic trip this weekend, girl!