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it feels so good to be back! (ToL#185)

June 2, 2016 by Amanda @ .running with spoons. 81 Comments

Happy #thinkingoutloud Thursday! No idea what I’m going on about? Click here!

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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!!!

Squirrel Dug

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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.

Back at Bux

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…

ECLP Customization

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…

Handful of Chocolate Chips

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…

Maui Penguins

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 😑

Foam Roller

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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  1. Arman @ thebigmansworld

    June 18, 2016 at 3:37 am

    Yay for manuscripts being done and for WIAW back- I’m excited to catch up on it, as I need some (big) meal inspiration!

    Reply
  2. Erin @ Erin's Inside Job

    June 6, 2016 at 10:28 am

    I’m so horrible about stretching. I even don’t like doing it with my clients haha.

    Reply
  3. Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday

    June 3, 2016 at 7:04 pm

    YES to hockey. And I think I’ll go with the Penguins because I think it’s cool to see all-stars’ teams do well. Like, the best in the world having the most success, ya know? So, even though I’m not specifically a Sidney Crosby fan, the fact that he’s so good means it’s satisfying for me to see him do well. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Brittany

    June 3, 2016 at 5:15 pm

    I’m guilty of the bittersweet chocolate consumption…haaaha. I see nothing wrong with handfuls of chocolate chips though!

    Reply
  5. lindsay Cotter

    June 3, 2016 at 3:13 pm

    welcome back welcome back welcome back! but first… go rest. Okay? Love you oodles and congrats!

    Reply
  6. chasetheredgrape

    June 2, 2016 at 9:07 pm

    Well done on completing your manuscript – exciting times!
    I hear you on smelling like coffee… There are worse things though… I went to the hairdressers this week and I was convinced I smelt like the thai curry I had just cooked up for dinner…!

    Reply
  7. Heather Gummo

    June 2, 2016 at 5:39 pm

    Congrats on finishing your manuscript! So exciting! That blue colour scheme you have on the planner is beautiful.

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    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      June 5, 2016 at 2:46 pm

      It’s one of my favourite covers! I just like the bright and vibrant colours.

      Reply
  8. neil@neilshealthymeals.com

    June 2, 2016 at 2:09 pm

    I never get a chance to sit at the bar stools in Starbucks, cause I’m in and out like a flash every morning for my Americano! Then straight into work! Maybe one day. I do frequent 2 or 3 different Starbucks weekly though, just to vary it a bit. Lol

    Yeah, confession. I eat those bittersweet chocolate baking cubes too! 😉

    Reply
  9. Jess @ Keeping It Real Food

    June 2, 2016 at 1:46 pm

    I’ve been trying to get myself in the habit of foam-rolling lately but just can’t seem to keep it up. I know keeping it in easy reach would help, but having a tiny apartment and being a neat-freak makes that challenging.

    Reply
  10. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health

    June 2, 2016 at 1:37 pm

    HUGE congrats on submitting your manuscript!! Man that had to be the best feeling EVER. I can’t wait to see it when it’s all finished!

    It’s rare that I am able to swing my feet when I sit anywhere because I am so tall but I see the appeal. I’m sure it makes you feel like you are getting some form of movement in when you’re sitting for so long which also helps. 😉

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    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      June 5, 2016 at 2:45 pm

      It was seriously such a huge weight off the shoulder. Kind of like finishing that last big exam and finally being able to relax. Now it’s on to all the editing though 😛

      Reply
  11. Sarah @ SarahRuns26

    June 2, 2016 at 12:56 pm

    I am a religious foam roller. I do it almost every night when I’m watching a tv show or movie. I did back to back marathons (two in two days) a few years ago and I don’t think I could have done the second had I not spent about 45 minutes on the foam roller after the first. Best invention ever!

    Reply
    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      June 5, 2016 at 2:44 pm

      45 minutes?! Daaaang, girl! I’d be happy if I could get myself to do 10. I’m definitely going to try it while watching TV.

      Reply
  12. Rachel

    June 2, 2016 at 12:16 pm

    Squirrel!! Haha, totally made me LOL.

    Congrats on your manuscript!! Whoop whoop!

    Reply
  13. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment

    June 2, 2016 at 12:01 pm

    The life planners are amazing. Love mine!

    Reply
  14. Jen (CoffeeMomJen)

    June 2, 2016 at 11:21 am

    OMG eating chocolate chips out of the bag is my fave!!

    Reply
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