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1. It feels so good to be back! I know I’ve been MIA for the last little while, but I wanted to thank you guys for sticking with me through the crazy. I was basically OCD about my manuscript until the very last second, but it’s done, it’s submitted, and I can finally get back to giving Spoons my undivided attention… squirrel!!!
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That being said, I’m super excited to be diving back into things, and while we’re going into a time where blogging usually slows down and people are on vacation and spending more time outside, I’m stoked to be going back to 5 posts a week and bringing back things like WIAW and Monthly Favourites. It’s gonna be good.
2. Side note, I just picked up my jacket to go hang it up (I usually write my posts while walking around and doing stuff since that’s when I have the easiest time forming coherent sentences 
), and it smells SO strongly of coffee. I guess that’s what I get for spending 3-4 hours a day at “the office.” I don’t hate it.
3. Speaking of coffee shops… I know not every place has them, but if you have the choice, do you guys ever find yourselves sitting at the bar stools instead of the regular chairs just so you can swing your feet? No? Just me? Fine. You guys are no fun 
4. Remember how I said that I was having a hard time typing because of how long my nails were getting? I was having an even harder time convincing myself to cut them because of how pretty they looked, so my car door did it for me. I don’t know how it happened, but my hand somehow managed to get in the way of the door’s path, and the inside surface of it hit my pinky head on and snapped my my nail right down to the fingertip. I don’t know if that made any sense at all, and I hope it doesn’t sound like I crushed my finger or anything (it didn’t hurt at all), but the point is… no more long nails. Problem solved.
5. Next problem – trying to decide which cover and colour scheme I want to go with for my next Erin Condren Life Planner…
They released the 2017 collection yesterday, and while I probably won’t order one for another month or two, I’ve been playing around with the customizer to see which one I might ultimately go with. They have a new neutral colour scheme that I’m kind of intrigued by, but I feel like I’d probably regret it if I went that route. We’ll see! I’ll definitely let you guys know when it happens. Like always.
6. Hold on. Chocolate craving…
Better 
Side note – I really need to go shopping. The only chocolate I have at home is chocolate chips. But I guess that’s better than the bittersweet baking cubes I used to eat when times got rough 
7. I also really need to stop multitasking and trying to watch the Stanley Cup finals while writing this post. Any fellow hockey fans out there? Who you cheering for? I’m rooting for the Penguins, but pretty much for no reason other than the fact that the name reminds me of my penguin buddies back in Hawaii…
8. I also, also really need to get better at foam rolling and stretching consistently. I’ve been slacking a bit lately, and my legs are definitely feeling it with all the biking I’ve been doing. And the worst part is that it really does make me feel better and I know it works. I’ve just been lazy 
9. And that’s it for me today! Before I go, I just wanted to thank you guys for all your input regarding recipe nutritional info that I talked about in my last ToL. I haven’t had a chance to respond to comments or make a final decision just yet, but I’ll be doing that asap… so see you soon with more FOOD 
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Congratulations on finishing your manuscript! Now you’ve got more time for hockey
I’m a huge hockey fan, but cheering for the Sharks to win the Cup since they’ve had so many heartbreaking series over the years. Also I just spent like 20 minutes playing around with the Erin Condren planner customizer, so thank you. Hope you enjoy a more relaxing weekend!
well this post is filled with good news. So very happy to hear that you will be blogging regularly. You were missed so much.
Thanks so sweet of you to say, Beth! Thank you
I compare myself to Dug from UP on a regular basis – really good at getting distracted by the world around me! I have ditto on the foam rolling. It has been causing some hip pain for me, and the only way to better my hip is to roll out my quad for about 10 minutes a day…which hasn’t been happening. I think I may try to convince myself that the only way I can catch up on YouTube videos is if I foam roll through them. Tried the longer nail trend, but didn’t seem to work when you are picking up a barbell during the week. I noticed they would dig in; plus, I kind of hated the feeling when I typed! I’m excited to try my Happiness Planner; couldn’t wait until 2017, so I’m excited for July to come! I tried the Get To Work Book, and it just wasn’t working at this point in my life.
I’ve done that with the treadmill before! Told myself that I could only catch up on my shoes while I was walking/running. Definitely works.
Glad your back and can’t wait to get the book! I don’t know if its just my computer but the ads on your Blog are crazy there’s so many it’s booting out the site. Ugh
Uh oh, that’s not good. I just recently switched ad networks so I’ll have to look into it. Thanks for letting me know, Arlene.
I live in Pittsburgh, so YEAH! Let’s go Pens!
I can’t look at the Erin Condren site because I will immediately want one & it sort of makes my stomach turn the prices, but then I see all these wonderful reviews of the planners & how well organized they are & then I’m conflicted. But just knowing me, I would seriously regret if I didn’t get a bright fun one!
Aww I totally hear you on the prices. I was really iffy about that at first too, but the way I see it, I’m using it every day for 265 days, so it’s not a horrible investment.
Ahh I have to take a look at the new Erin Condren planners! I got the email that the 2017 ones are released and I know I’ll probably love all of them:)
I keep telling myself i need to get out and work someone else sometimes, I did that in Orlando…but I just keep diving in at home and then suddenly it’s 2 PM and i think oh well. Congrats on getting that bad boy done!
As long as you’re getting stuff done! I have a habit of getting easily distracted so getting out of the house is kind of a must for me.
I’m kind of failing at being Canadian because I don’t care about the Cup final at all. I was rooting for the Blues and now that they’re out….meh.
No judgment. It kind of sucked that no Canadian teams made it this year
I really need to get better at foam rolling. My legs would be so much happier if I actually did it. I’d probably stay injury-free for longer too…. I need to make a calendar reminder or something.
Seems to be a problem for a lot of us
I love bar stools simply because I can swing my legs. Since I’m barely five feet tall, it makes me look even more like a kindergartner but it’s so darn fun. And I’m totally rooting for the Penguins. But I might be biased since I’m from Pittsburgh.
Can we please talk about what happened in yesterday’s game? Not a fan!
Congrats on finishing your manuscript!! I sometimes grab handfuls of dark chocolate chips at my house….haha! so delicious!
Congrats on finishing the manuscript! Your one step closer! You deserve a few extra handfuls of chocolate chips
Those little penguins in Hawaii were the best. So damn cute.
Five posts a week; woman, you are insane. I still love you though. I might go with a totally different planner for 2017….gasp.
Speaking of which, I should probably look at that thing. It’s been weeks. Oops.
Haha! I don’t know what to do with all the extra time now that I’m not pumping out recipes for the book anymore! That being said, watch me not be able to keep it up :/
i totally do the same thing with barstools! my husband doesnt like them but i love to swing my feet!! glad to hear Im not the only one
I’ve been majorly slacking on my foam rolling lately too. And then of course my knees are hurting, my own fault.
Congrats on finishing the manuscript! I’m a pens fan too! But I haven’t been able to talk about that much since I currently live in a place that doesn’t much love the pens haha. I also snack on chocolate chips…. Even though I also have regular dark chocolate bars in my house.. Lol
Your Pens love is welcome here
Totally not a fan of the outcome of yesterday’s game!
Welcome back my friend! I’ve missed you <3
Pens ALL THE WAY! As you know I am an LA Kings fan, who happens to be the arch rival of the Sharks, so booooo to the Sharks.
I'm so excited for you that your book is done! I can't wait until we can get our hands on it. Its going to be such a success. I can't even imagine how proud you are!
Currently more relieved than anything else
It’s still sinking in and I’m having the hardest time really internalizing that I don’t have to be working like a maniac anymore. I seriously can’t wait to see it all come together though!
A handful of chocolate chips does the body good. I’m a firm believer of that! Erin Condren seriously has the cutest planners. I’m going to need a new planner for August, so I’m already on the look out! Congrats on finishing your manuscript!
Congrats on having your manuscript done! I bet that’s an exciting feeling. Totally get being OCD over it-that was me with my master’s thesis. I snack on chocolate chips all the time. I store them in the freezer and they’re so good cold.
I’m debating whether or not to get another EC planner, I used it religiously for 2 months but haven’t used it since
I love the idea but realize I use my phone the most to keep track of my life!
I say do what works! I an’t plan electronically so paper planners and calendars are my LIFE.
Woohoo congrats on finishing! What a huge accomplishment!! And I’m so glad someone else eats chocolate chips straight from the bag like I do. Nothing better
I’m doing the happy dance that you are finished with the manuscript. I’m sure that feels like a weight lifted from your shoulders. And isn’t a chocolate craving the best kind?
What kind of chocolate do you buy? And swinging my feet as I sit on bar stools, cause my feet almost never touch the floor is pretty fun.
I have a few different kind that I love! Alter Eco is probably my favourite right now (their quinoa bar is amazing), and I also really, really love the mint chocolate bar from Divine. Oh! And the lemon ginger from Dagoba.
Yay for finishing the manuscript, I’m sure that was a huge undertaking! I get the same way with my nails. As soon as they get to a perfect, pretty length, one of them breaks all the way off, then I have to cut them all to match. Good thing I never actually pay to get manicures because I would just ruin them 2 days in!
Haha I probably would as well. I’ve been tempted to get shellac, but I have a feeling I’d get addicted to it and never be able to go without.
Wow it must feel so good to be completed with your book! I love the feeling of finishing a major product and I’d say that is pretty major.
Also I love swinging my feet in chairs. Sometimes I just sit crossed legged instead.
It’s seriously one of the best feelings ever! Like finishing that last test and finally being able to enjoy summer
Yay! Congrats on finishing– it must feel wonderful! Can’t wait to see it. My old dog, Reina was just like that! She was soooooo funny about squirrels. It was so entertaining. Thanks for hosting and have a great day!
Yay yay yay go Pens!!! I’m glad you’re rooting for them
Glad to hear you got your manuscript finished!!
Congrats on finishing your manuscript!! That must feel so good. I’m known to grab choc chips to snack on when there’s no chocolate in the house!
Speaking of SQUIRREL! I was totally on course and reading and then I saw PENGUINS! Goodness, I love them! Glad that you are back!
Haha! I take it you’re cheering for the Pens too? I wasn’t a fan of how yesterday’s game turned out
Confession*: I’ve been grabbing chocolate chips even when I’m not yet out of my favourite dark bars. Alternating = variety = the spice of chocolate life, right?!
*not a real confession because more chocolate is never a bad thing.
I’m with you on being best at writing posts while walking around. Sitting in front of my laptop I’m … uninspired. The best posts are those I start drafting while out on a walk though the downside is that it keeps me from enjoying my surroundings.
Last but not least: Congratulations on finishing the manuscript! Treat yourself to some extra fancy chocolate when you stock up again – or am I the only one doing that …?
You’re definitely not the only one! I usually buy 5 or 6 of my favourite bars when I’m in the store. If only I could make them last longer
The relief of having that manuscript DONE! Requires lots of celebration! And choc chips are better than baking cubes especially is unsweetened – even I haven’t gone that far
I think I attempted it when I was younger… but I’m pretty sure I spit it out after the first bite
I always have a ton of chocolate in the house. Always.
Congrats on finishing the manuscript! Awesome! I’m so excited (really). I have a cookbook problem.
It always amazes me how early Erin Condren planners come out for the next year. Sorry about your nails, but luckily it wasn’t too painful.
ok so I like the color of the quote covered planner but I think we both need the heart one! and, I guess I am not the only one to reach for the baking squares when there’s no other chocolate in the house lol
Definitely not! Desperate times call for desperate measures. And I’m so totally not sure about the cover! I also kind of like this dark gray one with a white font and then an accent colour. I see interchangeable covers in my future.
Congratulations on a finished and submitted manuscript!
I’m pretty short, so I can swing my legs in pretty much any chair– bar stools are more fun, though.
Whenever I buy chocolate chips I always buy an extra bag to be the designated snacking bag. I’m guilty of the baking chocolate desperation, too…
Haha! I think we all are. Desperate times…
Haha I’m currently snacking on chocolate chips as I type- can’t get enough lately!! I’m looking forward to your WIAW posts- I always enjoyed reading them. Your breakfast bowls are nice on the eyes ;)!
Aww thanks lady! I’m weirdly looking forward to them too!
BAHHAHAHAHHA I have a yellow lab mut and he’s 100% Dug. Even my husband agrees. YAY for finishing your manuscript! You go, gitl!! Also, I’ve been DROOLING over the new Erin Congress designs.
Aren’t they gorgeous? The only thing is that I’m having the toughest time trying to pick one now! I see a few different covers in my future.
Oh gosh I swear to God sometimes I have the attention span of that dog from UP especially when I’m doing homework.