Happy #thinkingoutloud Thursday! No idea what I’m going on about? Click here!
1. I miss chewing gum like whoa. It’s been about 3 weeks since I had my last piece before giving it up for Lent, and it’s not getting any easier! The second week wasn’t actually too bad, but the cravings came back with a vengeance in the third week. All I can say is that there better be gum in my Easter basket because it’s looking better than chocolate at this point! Said as I finish off a brownie batter breakfast bake for dinner…
2. Speaking of dinner, if you’re looking for a more traditional one, then head on over to Savory Style and check out my recipe for the Spinach and Mushroom Wild Rice Casserole that I mentioned the other day.
3. Since we’re already on the topic of food, we need to talk about an unfortunate realization that I’ve come to. My body does not like orange food. I haven’t tested this theory on things like Cheetos, Doritos, or orange Skittles, but whenever I eat anything like: carrots, cantaloupes, sweet potatoes, kabocha, butternut, papayas, mangoes, etc, my stomach is a mess for the next few days. And I don’t even have to eat a lot of them — even one serving will do it. This sucks big time because… I love orange foods!
4. Another thing I’m not a huge fan? New mascara. Even if it’s a kind that I love, I almost never like it when I first start using it. I think it’s because I prefer my mascaras on the thicker/tackier side, and it takes about a week or so for them to get to the consistency I like. And in case you’re curious which mascara I’m currently using, it’s this one right here…
5. …. which (in keeping with the selfie-every-ToL-post theme), you can see on my eyeballs eyelashes here…
And I have no idea what I’m looking at or why I have such a stank face. RBF FTW.
6. Maybe it’s because of the fact that I failed to read the [not-so] fine print and accidentally bought a baby spinach mix instead of baby spinach greens. I’ve been adding spinach to my morning smoothies on occasion since I’m not the biggest fan of salads in the winter and it’s a lot harder for me to get my greens in, but let’s just say that the added bok choy and kale make things a little greener than I’d like them to be first thing in the morning.
7. Speaking of smoothies, I’ve run into a small dilemma… Do I or do I not pack a blender in my suitcase for my trip to Hawaii? I know it sounds a little crazy, but I average 2 smoothies a day so the thought going without one for 10 days makes me die a little on the inside… especially since the fruit in Hawaii is ah.maze.ing. And I wouldn’t be taking my high-speed blender — just my teeny, tiny Magic Bullet, which basically takes up as much room as a pair of shoes. Totally doable. Doing it.
8. And on that note… I’m leaving for Hawaii tomorrow! I didn’t preschedule any posts because I really wanted to be able to disconnect and take a mini vacation from blogging, but I’ll still be popping in for ToL and Link Love while I’m away, plus maybe an As We Speak or WIAW post thrown in there as well. If you want, you can follow me on Instagram to see updates and pictures from my trip, and if not, then I’ll see you on Sunday for some Link Love! Happy Thursday, friendly faces!
No questions… just tell me whatever comes to your mind! 😀
More places to find me!
E-mail — [email protected]
Twitter — runwithspoons
Facebook — runningwithspoons
Pinterest — runwithspoons
Instagram — runwithspoons
Bloglovin — runningwithspoons
Well I don’t know about you, but I can’t even fathom a better dinner than warm brownies straight outta the oven. 🙂 Have so so much fun in Hawaii! Just eat a ton of the yellow stuff (aka fresh pineapple) and orange kicking you to the curb might not hurt so bad. 😉
You know what’s horrible? I think I’m allergic to pineapple 😆 I grew up eating it and then it just started making my mouth itch like crazy one day. I haven’t had it in a few years, though, so maybe things have changed!
What an interesting thing to give up for Lent! Do you think he sacrifice is bringing you closer to God at all? Uhm… I am off to search your website for that brownie batter breakfast bake. I know I have seen it before, but that picture has just provided me with the biggest craving ever!. I am loving your selfies! I have followed you for a very long time, and it has been so lovely to finally get a sense of who you are. You’re stunning girly! Keep the selfies coming!
Don’t pack the blender! Branch out of your comfort zone and enjoy the Hawaiian cuisine. It’s only 10 days.. you can do it. Take it as an opportunity to enjoy some new foods! Plus, I am sure you will be able to find some incredible smoothies if the cravings come with vengeance.
Have a very safe trip and the best time ever! 🙂
I’m not sure about the gum sacrifice bringing me closer to God, which is why in addition to giving something up I always like to do something extra as well. Like this year I’ve been spending more time reading my bible and going to more masses during the week, and that’s definitely been helping 🙂
Yay! Have a great time in Hawaii!! The weather here has been warming up, but it’s nowhere near as fabulous as there. Enjoy!
Have a great trip to Hawaii! So jealous! I don’t like mascara until it’s almost empty! I’m not a big fan of salads but love sautéed spinach with a little salt and garlic. Odd you can’t eat orange foods. I would hate to give up my sweet potatoes. Enjoy your vacation.
Have SO MUCH FUN in Hawaii! I’m only moderately jealous (I say moderately because we finally have half-decent weather here, but who wouldn’t want to go to Hawaii). I’ve always wanted to go there, especially after seeing pictures like that one! Now that you mention that about the orange foods killing your stomach, I’m wondering if it’s the mass quantities of carrots I consume. I don’t eat a lot of other orange foods but I should see if anything changes when I cut back on them a little in my salad…
We’ve been having really nice weather here too, so it’s like… why did I choose to go now instead of 1 month ago?! And it never hurts to try! Carrots are one of the worst offenders for me, unfortunately 😥
How sad your body dislikes orange foods! I’d die without my orange sweet potatoes!
THE CASSEROLE HAS ARRIVED! And I’ve seriously been getting super sick from carrots the past three weeks. Not sweet taters (thank god!), but carrots are killing me. NOW what will I dip into my daily hummus snack when celery ribs are $3,765 a bundle? Good lord. And I say no to the blender debacle. Support the local Hawaiian shops and let the moms and pops make them for you!
Crackers? Bell peppers? Snap peas? Pop… corn? 😆
Given that there is probably the most delicious fruit in Hawaii, there should be smoothies available too, shouldn’t it? I’ve never seen somebody taking a blender on a vacation 😀 you’re one of a kind! Have fun and stay safe!
You know… I’ve never paid attention so I have no idea. Hmm. I remember seeing tonnes of roadside fruit stands, but never smoothie vendors. They probably have them in restaurants, stores, and juice bars, but I also have a feeling those might cost an arm and a leg.
That’s true. Well there’s nothing wrong with bringing a blender 🙂
Your post reminds me of an episode of Real Housewives where one of them (I think Kim Richards) packed a Vitamix on one of their vacations. I say go for it…
Have fun on your vacation!
Ughhhh I’ve accidentally bought spinach mix instead of greens before and it’s the actual worst. I don’t want a spinach mix in my smoothie! Also, NOOOOO to the orange foods–that’s so weird and also so terrible.
Hawaii!! one of my fave places everrrr. i sobbed my eyes out the first time i went and had to leave, as i seriously felt like i was called to stay there. i was 12. 🙂 i went back 2 years ago and it was still magical. hope you have an amazing time!
That’s so sweet! I think it took me a good 3 or 4 days to actually internalize the fact that I was in Hawaii the first time I went. It was like a dream!
That casserole looks YUMMY…although now that spring is here I’m suddenly no longer in the mood for one, I’m sure a rainy day will give me an excuse to try it out.
Bok choy and kale on an empty morning stomach! Ha ha! Woooweeee! I’m with you on the mascara dilemma, sister! And have soooo SO much fun in Hawaii.
😆 I try not to think about it. But extra dates have definitely been needed to mask the taste.
I would totally bring the blender if I was that into smoothies.
I’m loving the lashes! I may have to pick some of that mascara up for myself! Have a great trip!
Are you kidding me? Brownie. Batter. Breakfast. Bake? I’m hyperventilating. MUST try. Have a blast in Hawaii darling!
Fingers crossed you won’t be tempted by any orange foods while on Hawaii. Because stomach issues suck even more when they happen while on holiday. Maybe it’s the fiber? But then again, you didn’t mention that happening with other kinds of produce so … well.
Anyway, enjoy your sunny getaway and come back with a tan in 10 days 🙂 !
I thought that about the fibre too, but it really only happens with orange foods. And I swear that I’m the only person who can go to Hawaii and come back just as pale as I was when I left. I’m making it a mission to change that this year.
Oh no! Orange foods are my favorite too 🙁 Have an amazing vacation! My cousins just left for Hawaii today and I’m jealous of you all!
Your sweet potato is in the shape of a heart, and that’s pretty cool. Enjoy Hawaii!!
Have an amazing vacation! And I’d say yes to the Magic Bullet, even though you decided right in this post that it was happening. Besides, it’s not like you need a variety of shoes…it’s Hawaii!
So very true! My suitcase feels so empty, but then I think about it and I’m like… what else is there to bring besides a bathing suit, shorts, tees, and flip flops?
I’m with you on the mascaras! I just started using one I love and yesterday my eyelashes (to me) tooled stringy and nothing to them… That makes sense about having to “break it in” per se….hmmm! Maybe I just need to be more patient lol. HAVE FUN IN HAWAII! Can’t wait to hear about it when you get back and can’t wait to see insta updates!
I wonder if you have a sensitivity to fiber? I know you said even just after 1 serving, but you eat a lot of fiber in your smoothies, so even 1 serving could put your fiber a little to high for your tummy’s liking? That really stinks and I hope you figure out why your belly is getting angry at you!
I use that mascara and my lashes NEVER look that good. #jealous!
No shame in taking your bullet to Hawaii! Go for it girl! Hope you have a fantastic trip! Enjoy yourself, you deserve it!
I thought it might be the fibre too, but my stomach doesn’t seem to have an issue if I replace those foods with other foods that are still high in fibre. As long as they’re not orange, I’m okay. And thanks, Stacy!
Hope you have such a wonderful time in Hawaii and are able to rest and relax on this well deserved break away!
That sucks about orange foods! I couldn’t live without carrots, sweet potatoes and oranges! I am totally addicted to green food at the moment – you literally open my fridge and a mass of greens pop back out at you!
But that’s awesome! You can totally say that you’re getting festive for St. Patrick’s Day 🙂
Have so much fun in Hawaii!! And you should definitely bring your blender:)
You almost have me convinced that I should purchase every beauty product you use. Your selfies are so pretty. 🙂
HAVE A GREAT TIME, lovey!
Awwr well that’s just the sweetest thing! Thanks so much, Tiffany 🙂
Have fun in Hawaii! So awesome that you are brining your magic bullet!
Have a great time disconnecting.
Have a super duper awesome trip! I would TOTALLY bring the blender 🙂
Have sooo much fun in Hawaii! Ihave never noticed an aversion to any color food. I am sorry to hear that about orange foods for you. Sweet Potatoes are one of my favorites! Happy Thursday!
I’m so not into fancy expensive mascaras and I think it’s because they don’t clumo well like the cheaper brands. Have a great trip and kiddos to you for disconnecting! And gies what? I’m going to Munich next month? Not warm but is a vacation! Now I have to figure out what I’m doing with my blog!
Lol! There’s definitely something endearing about clumpy mascaras. And honestly? I say just take the time off. Or at least cut back to just 2 posts a week. I do that once a year and it always leaves me feeling refreshed and ready to tackle things with a new energy.
Take the magic bullet-I know several people who do that!
When I am on the “low residue diet” before imaging and stuff (for the hospital), my diet consists of orange, yellow, and beige foods, but I call it the orange food diet. A little bit different than your dilemma, but I dislike it on principle. I hope you get it sorted–you definitely love your orange foods!
Aww yeah that’s not a pleasant association to have 🙁 Stomach probs are the worst, eh?
Have a great trip!! You’re going to have a blast. Skip the smoothies, and don’t pack a blender. They have plenty of piña coladas there instead. 😉
That’s interesting about the smoothie. I think I told you but I actually gave up gum over two years ago. I found the first week was difficult but after that I never looked back or craved it. Interesting right? I hope you feel the same way too!
Fingers crossed! I honestly think I miss the taste of it the most. Or maybe I get bored and need something to do with my mouth… who knows.
My stomach struggles with butternut squash, as much as I LOVE IT. I kinda stopped buying it just so I don’t have to deal with my stomach. I don’t know how to eat only two little pieces of it so it’s best if I don’t eat it often at all. Sweet potatoes I can handle though, thank goodness!
I know! Orange foods are ridiculously difficult for me to control myself around as well.One piece turns into 2, then 4, then 16, and it multiplies exponentially from there 😆
Have an amazing trip! I’m with you on the mascara 🙂 I also think it’s well worth it to bring a small blender if you drink that many smoothies. I bring bigger things to style my hair! Enjoy!
I’m so looking forward to hearing about your adventures in Hawaii, so I’ll be checking for your updates on Instagram. 🙂 Hawaii is on Lynne and I’s bucket list!
Have a super time!! 😀
Thanks, Neil! It’s definitely one of those places I think everyone needs to experience at least once… but I know how hard it can be to get away to somewhere so far away! One of these days I -will- make it out to Australia and New Zealand 😆
Ahh you’re off already-have the best time and definitely disconnect…although I’ll miss seeing your face around while you’re gone! I vote that you leave the blender behind- more luggage space means more clothes/shopping space and by default you’ll be able to try new breakfasts! Have fun and enjoy the sun!
I’m with you on the mascara, it needs time to get to the right consistency. Have the best time in Hawaii!!
Thanks, Brynn!
….Bok Choy in a smoothie? Please don’t. Please Please don’t.
You should try cheetos for an entire week. Please.
I neither confirm nor deny that I did or did not. I’ll leave if up for you to decide 😛