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1. Can we please take a moment to talk about the crazy workout that is trying to wiggle into a pair of Wunder Unders right after you’ve showered and put on cream? Because it puts the act of trying to shimmy into a pair of jeans while your legs are still ‘misty’ to shame… and don’t act like you don’t know what I’m talking about, either. I had worked up such a sweat by the time I was done my shimmy-dance, that I was seriously considering taking another shower. Eesh.
2. All jokes aside, I have actually been enjoying (I use that word loosely) a lovely high-intensity workout a few times a week. There’s a set of stairs near my home that go aaaaaaaall the way down to hell into the river valley, and I’ll run up and down them (read: down and up since I start at the top) whenever the mood strikes. It’s a great way to get my heart rate up and test my fitness, even if it does leave me questioning my sanity when I’m done and gasping for breath…
3. And while we’re on the topic of “things we find around the Spoons household,” remember the resident Starbucks cat I told you about a few months back? I’d like to inform you that he’s still alive and well…
4. And while I have no qualms with him lazing about and climbing all over my stuff, I do wish his presence would do something to deter the crazy amount of sparrows out there…
I don’t generally mind birds (except for roosters — a result of getting chased by one when I was little), but when I’m calmly sitting at my table, typing away on my laptop, and a sparrow picks a flight path that goes directly between my face and my computer screen, then I start to mind. Starbucks sparrows? They’re bold (see what I did just there?). And plentiful. Also surprisingly slim considering the generous amount of cinnamon rolls and blueberry muffins that people always seem to be giving them.
5. Speaking of muffins… you guys love ’em! My Banana Oat Greek Yogurt Muffins have officially been pinned over 100,000 times. Mind.blown. Thank you so much to everyone who shared them! And an extra special thank you to everyone who’s tried them and sent me tweets, comments, messages, and pictures letting me know how much you loved ’em. That kind of stuff… it just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
6. So does this kind of stuff…
I went to Homesense the other day to look for some things to spruce up my home, and I came across that sign while I was standing in the checkout line (I swear, the checkout merch gets me every.single.time). I thought it was perfect so it obviously had to come home with me. It’s now hanging in my home office… and making me smile 🙂
7. But the real winner of my little shopping excursion was this beauty right here…
A new bookshelf 🙂 This is kind of embarrassing to admit, but despite the fact that it’s coming on 3 years now that I’ve been living in my current place, I still had some unpacked boxes lying around… and they were all filled with books. I think it mostly came down to the fact that I could never really decide how I wanted to organize them (in one room vs. sprinkled throughout the condo), so I adopted the “out of sight, out of mind” attitude. Well, over time I naturally gravitated towards the “sprinkled” method, so now I have a whole bunch of collections of books in a whole bunch of random places… and I just added one more ^^
Also embarrassing? The fact that it took me over two.freaking.HOURS to finish organizing my books once I started. Thank you, OCD tendencies! Please don’t ask me how many times I had to run from room to room to get a “bolder/mellower” looking book, or what that even means. I’m a freak — I don’t deny that.
8. So I came across this website called Game Oldies that let’s you play old-school video games for free. Uhm… hello trip down memory lane?!?!? They’ve got everything! Mario, Kirby, Zelda, Donkey Kong, Sonic, Spyro… all the games I played growing up. And yes, I’ve been a gamer for pretty much as long as I can remember. Now if only I actually had time to play for more than 15 minutes a day. Stupid grown-up responsibilities…
9. I think I accidentally discovered the secret to roasting the sweetest kabocha imaginable — letting it sit in the pantry for 2+ months prior to tossing it in the oven 😆 I must have picked up this particular squash at least that far back, but I think I may have burnt out on squash after eating it daily for months, so I didn’t get around to roasting it until the other day. It doesn’t have that dry, crumbly texture that I love, but it’s sooooo sweet and creamy that I don’t even care.
10. And last but not least… the destination for the Fall(ish) 2014 Spoons Family Vacation has been set! In exactly 2 weeks, we’ll be packing our fine selves into the car (dibs on riding shotgun!!), and driving out to beautiful Whistler, British Columbia. Can.not.WAIT.
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WOWZA!!! I am so happy for you and those pins! Teach me your ways 😉 I LOOOOVEEEE that book shelf its beautiful !
That bookshelf is perfection!
I had to chuckle at #1 because the same thing happened to me a few weeks ago. I was sent this pair of maternity compression leggings to try out, so after I showered, I decided to put them on. Wow, did I struggle and talk about sweating, jeesh! I mean, they were great once I got them on, but man, was it a lot of work.
I was running the stairs in my river valley yesterday too. I totally question my sanity while doing it but feel very accomplished once I’m finished! Also, totally love that bookshelf.
I love that bookshelf! How adorbs 🙂 I’ve recently been into decorating (i.e. dealing with the challenges of) my rental apartment and it’s kind of fun, although I’m trying to be conscious of the moolah I’m sending into the void 😉
Also, I was a Pokemon girl for sure when I was young and probably still would be if I could justify spending $50 on a game and than $200 on a console 😛 Expenses take away the fun out of life! lol
Super cute bookshelf!! Love it!!
Omg the bookshelf is gorg…and I like most of the book choices on it as well 🙂
LOVE the bookcase and the sign 🙂 Definitely want both in our new place! Ohh, wanted to tell you, I picked up your latest favorite trilogy at the library earlier this week and should be starting today (since I can’t put The Fever down)….cannot wait 😀 Congrats on 100,000 pins on your muffins, hun!! That’s incredible but not surprising in the least….they and you are wonderful!
Eee! Can’t wait to hear what you think of it 😀 I was smitten… and the best part was that I didn’t have to wait months and months to find out how it ended!
I love that bookcase!!
Sparrows…no bueno. yikes. I too have been in my house for 3 years and still have boxes in the garage..how embarrassing but a true sign that I need to throw stuff away.
ohmygod I spent so many hours of my life when I was young playing Super Mario 3 – that game is addictive. I never beat it though…so now I have a new goal 😉
And I love the bookshelf you got! Super pretty…and that sign – I need that reminder basically everywhere I go.
Jealous of your Whistler trip! It’s so gorgeous out there. Can we just pretend that I’m your long-lost sister so I can come along on the family vacation? I can pretend to be dark-haired and Polish…:-p
YES! I’ll even ask Mom to whip up some perogis for the trip 😉
I have yet to try those muffins but I am SO on that!!
Wow 100,000 times is amazing!!!
Love the bookshelf!! So pretty!! I anyway feel like your home is totally my taste – wanna show me around? 🙂
I only heard great things about Whistler – so exciting!! I am figuring out where to go just yet – it will probably be Tel Aviv and Spain. Never been to Tel Aviv so I definitely look forward to that.
Come visit and I’ll give you a tour in person! I also have a spare room… just saying 😉
Wooo I love all these vacations you go on girl! Also, is it weird that running stairs is probably my favorite form of exercise? It’s what we did at November Project yesterday and I literally can’t get out of bed this morning. That’s how you know you got in a good workout.
Whistler! That’s so awesome!! As a Canadian, I think its a disgrace I haven’t been yet. Hopefully soon!
i need you to come help me shop for my house!!! deal????
Only if you’re okay with it taking multiple trips over 3+ years 😆
I am in love with your bookshelf! Makes me smile! I need to find a good bookshelf for my new place.
I really wish my Starbucks had a resident cat!!!!
Beautiful bookshelf!! Oh and vacation! You will have a fantastic time! Enjoy!!
Erf… stairs. That is all I have to say about that! I, like everyone else, am gaga over that bookshelf, seriously. LOVE it.
My fam and I were going to go to Whistler for spring break one year (we always went to Vail) but we ended up not going because the snow wasn’t supposed to be so great, but I’ve always wished that we had gone–it is supposed to be absolutely exquisite!
OMG game oldies? I used to be a sonic fiend. That bookshelf is really pretty. I don’t keep mine organized or anything but I do think bookshelves can add a lot to a room or space.
That website oh my gosh! Great, now I’m going to wind up playing Zelda all day instead of getting anything that’s actually productive done =P. Also, I need to try me a kabocha squash!e
That bookshelf. I need one of those in my life, too. And you have my full no-crazy-glances approval of organizing them that way. Aesthetics matter – especially at home. Not like I knew about Feng Shui but I’m still sure a colour-arranged book shelf adds to the room’s Chi.
I’m so happy to finally see kabocha again over here – and picking up two perfect ones – that I have to force myself to eat anything but it. It’s only been a few days but I haven’t gotten sick yet.
Love love love that sign. In fact, I just snapped a picture of it and sent it to my friend! 🙂
Nice work on those stairs girl! Why would you ever want to go on a stairmaster again when you can do it in the great outdoors? The kid in me is wondering if you could somehow make it into a giant water slide though… probably a tad bumpy..!
Glad to see starbucks kitty is doing well! I’m really weird about my bookshelves too. I have mine organized by color. Not at all helpful when trying to locate a book, but I like the way it looks haha.
I know what you mean! I have no idea where specific books are at this point, but it looks pretty so I’m okay with that 😆
I love that bookshelf!! I have boxes of books unpacked, but I only moved a few months ago. Hoping to get a bookshelf soon.
Yayyyy Stsrbucks cat!! #catlady Love the bookshelf, and congrats on the pins. I’m not really into Pinterest, one reason being that it makes me hungryyyyyy!
Ha – the whole putting on pants, especially leggings that stick to you even more after a shower and moisturizing session. The worst! Love the book shelf. I have my own home reorganizing to do and keep putting it off because it is a chain effect that leads to every other room….I hate birds…
Love that bookshelf too! Congrats on 10000 pins! Wow, I am pinning that right now too! 🙂
Those stairs look hellishly awesome! And that bookshelf? I still need one and we’ve been in our home for 6 years now. That’s embarrassing!
OMG you just made my day/week/month/year!!! I’ve been looking for a website like this for AGES but to no avail!!! Thank you SO much!! Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek. Ok *breathe*
THANK YOU
The bookcase is beautiful, I love it!! It took me three years to decorate my house and there are still little things I’d like to add. But I figure I am making it my own not just grabbing the first thing I see. And can we talk about how jealous I am of your upcoming trip?! Awesome!!
I miss super Mario 3! My favorite!
I love it too! Unfortunately, I got a little rusty and am nowhere near as good as I used to be 😆
Ok now to resist every temptation to play Zelda for the next 3 hours… ah I miss my youth!
Your family holiday sounds incredible! I would love to go there!
I really love that sign you bought – everything it says is awesome. Love the bookcase too – and the precise order of the books 😉
Those stairs look super long – so amazing job on running up and down them!!
Oh my goodness that bookshelf!! I want/ need that. It would have taken me 2 hours to arrange the books too- they look fabulous so it was time well spent! And may i just say- i want that banana oat greek yogurt muffin more than words can express right now 🙂
OMG go you on the 100,00 pins–> not surprised at all! I woke up today morning to an email from my sister. The subject line was: “Making this for brekkie asap”. I open the email only to find a link to your oatmeal bake recipe…I couldn’t help but feel proud on your behalf :)! LOVE that bookshelf- so antique-looking! I’ve been needing a rug for the longest time- I should probably actively start looking for one!
Awwwr! That just totally made my morning! Thanks, lady! And happy Thursday to ya <3
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