1. Since I’ve been all about the honesty lately, there’s something I’d really like to get off my chest. Ahem. I’ve been drinking instant coffee lately…
Why am I ashamed to admit it? Because of how prissy I can be when it come to how I like my coffee when I’m out. That and instant coffee just feels like it belongs on the lowest rung of the coffee ladder… it’s like wine from a box. But I can’t help it! My Keurig is broken so I initially turned to instant coffee because I was too impatient to wait for my French press to brew, but now? I kind of like it… I am properly ashamed 😳
2. I also really like taking a tumbler full of coffee with me when I go on my morning walks…
I don’t know what it is, but there’s something about having coffee (or really, anything to hold and eat/drink) that makes my walks so much more enjoyable. Now all I need is a cuter tumbler…
3. But at least I have the most adorable napkins!
I saw these at the store the other day and had to pick them up – I’ve been referring to coffee as the nectar of the gods for years now, so these were basically made for me. That and the only other napkins I had were Christmas themed ones, which made having people over at any other time of the year a little awkward.
4. Can we just talk about my nails for a second? I am in love with this color…
Essie’s Full Steam Ahead
… and can you believe that those babies are a full 3 days old? I know I’ve basically done nothing but complain about Essie polishes and their tendency to chip faster than anything, but they must be improving their formula or something because I’m really impressed with my newest ones.
5. I’m currently sitting in Starbucks while I write this… The girl sitting at the table on my right side is left-handed and it’s making me jealous (although her biology homework is not). I always wanted to be left-handed… For whatever reason, lefties always seemed way cooler to me. As it stands, I’m a boring rightie.
6. The guy sitting at the table on my left side is seriously consumed by an epic game of Tetris. We’re talking sweat-on-the-brow, mad concentration here. I love Tetris. And Snake. And Pacman. And Pong. Oh, how I miss those good old 8-bit 80’s arcade games.
7. At least I have Candy Crush!
Although, to be honest, I’m really starting to consider that a not-so-good thing. The number of hours that I’ve devoted to this game is getting a little ridiculous… And I’m pretty sure that I’m going to end up breaking my phone if I keep tossing it around as a result of my frustration. I’m currently on level 62, and it’s gotten to the point where I’m constantly going back to play earlier levels to make myself feel better. And don’t even get me started on the chocolate… my view of the delicious treat is forever tainted.
8. I don’t know what it is, but I’ve been crazy thirsty lately – sometimes it’s not even noon yet and I’ve already made it through most of the minimum daily water requirements. It hasn’t even been that hot so… I really have no idea what’s up. Hopefully it settles down, though – making a trip to the bathroom every 30 minutes is getting to be a bit of a pain.
9. I haven’t come across any new songs that have wowed me lately, so let’s see what iPod shuffle brings up…
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10. And last but not least, guess where I’ll be headed in September?!? Healthy Living Summit!!!
I’ve been wanting to attend a blogger meet-up for a few years now, but I always chickened out at the last minute… only to completely regret it afterwards. Not this time – this time I’ll be there. To be honest, I’m mostly interested in finally being able to meet some of the amazing ladies that I’ve gotten so close to over the years, but picking up a few blogging tips and tricks wouldn’t hurt either, I suppose.
Have an awesome Thursday, you guys! 😀
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Are you right-handed, left-handed, or ambidextrous?
Who else is going to HLS?
Love the nail color!! I just bought that one but haven’t tried it yet.
ahh i’ve always been jealous of lefties too! I too am a boring rightie. boo 🙁
Every once in a while I’ll pull out my french press, but most of the time I use a coffee machine to make coffee because I am too lazy to grind my own beans. hehe. And I definitely have to agree with #2. Theres something about holding a cup of coffee that makes everything that much better!
So jels that you’re going to HLS!!
I always have instant coffee in my house, otherwise I just use the keurig or hit up DD. I also like walking with coffee on early walks. I always wanted to be lefty too! It’s weird I do everything lefty besides write. I play sports, cut hair, even eat, lefty. But once I go to write lefty, my 3 year old nieces write better lol. Yay for going to a blogger meet up! I been doing the same thing, one day I will go!
you’ve inspired me. i’m going to blend my coffee into a frapp for my walk this morning. it’s already SO hot! happy friday!!!
As soon as I saw that pic of your nails I knew that I just /had/ to ask you what make/colour they were, but I didn’t end up having to ask! :B I only own one Essie polish which is Bikini So Teeny, and it is my favourite colour ever. Definitely going to have to pick up your beauty at some point!
Ooft your use of instant coffee will be a blow to any coffee purists!!! I’m a firm believer in enjoying whatever you like without guilt, so I say, go fer it! Sometimes I find myself feeling ashamed because I don’t like coffee in any way, shape, or form… I’m 21 years old but look much younger, and my constant ordering of hot chocolate isn’t helping matters. Whenever someone says “Let’s meet up for coffee!” I feel fraudulent agreeing. I have to secretly whisper under my breath “Hot chocolate…” hahaha. X
Just found your blog and I love it!! Just wanted to let you know 🙂
Awwr! Thanks so much, Meaghan 😀
I always take hot coffee with me on my morning walks. I had to use it as a weapon once when I was attacked while alone – now I never leave home without it. =)
Blogging at Starbucks is the best! These posts are so fun to read. Healthy Living SUmmit is going to be so much fun! hope you have a blast girl!
Your posts always make me smile- I needed to today. I love coffee in general- feel no Shame! We women feel far too much Shame in general. I am going to make myself a big pot of coffee and bury myself in chocolate now xo Sophia
Needed it? Oh love, I hope everything is okay <3
wish i was going to HLS to meet you! hmm. maybe i will now! hehe.
and no shame. I crave instant coffee at times. like a lot. I think it’s from when i lived in africa. that was like gold there!
I’ve always wanted to be left handed too! I used to practice in..ahem..high school. I’m actually not so bad at writing with it anymore! That is such a beautiful purple color on your nails, I love Essie polish! That is super exciting you are going to be going to the healthy living summit!
I MISS PAINTING MY NAILS! I’m just gonna keep complaining about it every time I see your gorgeous Essie colors. I love you, Starbucks, but your “no nail-polish” rule is not the business…
And there’s no shame in instant coffee. I’ve drank it on and off for years! It’s convenient and no one can argue with that. (:
That’s really strange about the no polish rule. I mean… there’s a girl who works at the Starbucks I frequent that I -swear- doesn’t wash her hair. You would think that would be way more unhygienic than nail polish…
I know what you mean about carrying a tumbler with you on your walks. When I was in college, I would feel naked if I didn’t have a coffee tumbler in my hands while walking around campus. Don’t get me wrong, I love my coffee too but there was something that just felt amazing about holding that cup of coffee. 😀
Love those napkins! So adorable. And I’m so jealous of bloggers going to HLS this year. My sister is going so I will have to have her fill me in on all the goodness!
I am addicted to my Keurig but when in need, it’s a Grande Sugar-Free Vanilla Soy Misot from Starbucks.
I am lucky to be ambidextrous!
Unfortunately not going to HLS this year: I will be running a half marathon!
I am right handed. I learned though that if you write with both hands at the same time (try starting with your name), even if you aren’t ambidextrous, your writing will mirror itself. It’s crazy.
Haha I remember doing that. It really does work, but it makes things a little difficult to read 😉
Ahhh I really want to go to the HLS! I’m crossing my fingers that it will work out!
I see the Candy Crush game in my twilight sleep. I know you do too.
I have a theory that the sound effects and music (sometimes I turn it down but I really kind of like to hear it) is like some form of subliminal addictive hypnosis scheme.
PS- Yay for your first Blogger Meet Up!
Have you ever had boxed wine? I swear it is REALLY GOOD. I used to get it in the dorm rooms freshman year, oops hahaha 😉
I’ve never had instant coffee, I’m too scared to try it because I feel like it will taste like water! I like my coffee strooong. I LOVE that essie color, so pretty ! I painted mine a new blue they have out, and it chipped in 24 hours. That’s a new record.
Actually, that’s the beauty of instant coffee – you can add as much as you like and make it as strong as you want!
I drink instant too!! hahha! I think it’s because I can make it as strong as I like. I like the Trader Joe’s kind. There is also an organic brand sold at my local grocery store that is excellent too 🙂 I thought I was the only one! lol
i have always wanted to be lefty too however I am a righthanded boring too. Enjoy the blogging meet up i would love to attend it someday too.
HLS!!!!! 🙂 I registered too! There are so many awesome ladies coming, I can’t wait! As for instant coffee, let’s just compare it wine in a box which is actually gaining popularity and is much more sustainable and environmentally-friendly than glass bottled wine 😉
Instant coffee….the horror!! 😉 I’ve actually never played Candy Crush. Maybe I should give it a try? Or maybe not! I am so excited to meet you at HLS. It’s going to be a great time!!
Hehe… Only give it a try if you’re prepared to become ridiculously addicted to it. I didn’t think it would be too bad, but… it is 😯
Oh, so you mean I’m cool right away for being left-handed? You just made my day :).Also, I’d never heard the terms leftie and rightie before but they’re cute.
As a non-coffee drinker I might not be the right person to say this but don’t feel bad for liking instant coffee. If somebody asked why you bought it you could always say that it’s super practical for double use in baked goods 😉 – which non-instant doesn’t work for. Also, my parents might not buy instant coffee but they do have wine from a box – as well as bottles. Up until now I’d never considered that a weird thing and they seem to think it’s good, still :D.
Yes to always needing something to hold in my hand on walks. Just today I spent probably half of my walk reading on my phone because it felt so … awkward (?) to be one of the few people walking around alone.