today, i ate a huge salad with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, mushrooms, bell peppers, pepperocinis, onion and garlic. topped it off with a little oil and vinegar.

then, i had some strawberries and cherries.

a pickle. 

a banana.

and a bunch of carrots. 

dinner is yet to be decided.

i’ve also had two cups of green tea and 96 ounces of water. 

and multiple trips to pee.

i’m super grumpy right now and was just laying on my bed crying because i want carbs so badly. 

which only makes me that much more certain that this is a good decision for my health.

new levels of intimacy

a strong, healthy body

the ability to communicate across continents

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"You only live once but if you do it right, once is enough." -Mae West

Well I held you like a lover
Happy hands and your elbow in the appropriate place

And we ignored our others, happy plans
For that delicate look upon your face

Our bodies moved and hardened
Hurting parts of your garden
With no room for a pardon
In a place where no one knows what we have done

Do you come
Together ever with him?
And is he dark enough?
Enough to see your light?
And do you brush your teeth before you kiss?
Do you miss my smell?
And is he bold enough to take you on?
Do you feel like you belong?
And does he drive you wild?
Or just mildly free?
What about me?

Well you held me like a lover
Sweaty hands
And my foot in the appropriate place

And we use cushions to cover
Happy glands
In the mild issue of our disgrace

Our minds pressed and guarded
While our flesh disregarded
The lack of space for the light-hearted
In the boom that beats our drum

Well I know I make you cry
And I know sometimes you wanna die
But do you really feel alive without me?
If so, be free
If not, leave him for me
Before one of us has accidental babies
For we are in love

Do you come
Together ever with him?
Is he dark enough?
Enough to see your light?
Do you brush your teeth before you kiss?
Do you miss my smell?
And is he bold enough to take you on?
Do you feel like you belong?
And does he drive you wild?
Or just mildly free?

What about me?
What about me?

“If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.”
– Marcus Aurelius

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How many of them are vegan?

….yeah, that’s pretty much how I felt.

Don’t get me wrong, I love a big bowl of toasty-o’s with almond milk and a banana  (or strawberries), and a smoothie is fantastic. But were are my savory breakfast foods?? It’s been a tough adjustment, to say the least.  Yes, I can make a tofu scramble or vegan pancakes, but these oats are easy to make, minimal prep time, no cook time, hardly any dishes, and I can make several batches to store in my fridge for a grab-and-go situation. Plus, they are so, so versatile! You can make them sweet (think chocolate cherry or strawberry), or something more savory (cinnamon apple or pumpkin!). Seriously, the possibilities are endless. Here is the basic recipe for vegan overnight oats, tried and true. Be sure to check out the rest of Angela’s overnight oats for inspiration, she’s got some great ideas!

So, when I posted this photo on instagram, it was quickly followed by requests for the recipe. And who wouldn’t want to make this mouth-watering deliciousness?

To take the recipe to the next level, I added a heaping tablespoon of cocoa powder to the mixture, stirred well, and refrigerated overnight. In the morning, I washed and pitted a few fresh cherries, and sprinkled them on top of the oats.

Oh yessss. It was devoured quite quickly.

I can’t wait to have these again.

Let’s talk nutrition now. Before you add any toppings, this dish serves up 9 grams of protein, 11 grams of fiber, and 9 grams of fat. You want something that will keep you full and energized? This will do the trick! I know the 9 grams of fat is a little scary, but that is mostly the healthy omegas from the chia seeds (soucre). As always, moderation is key; when I’m eating overnight oats, my fat intake is relatively low for the rest of the day. I encourage you to find a balance that works for you!

So, what are some combinations that you’d like to try?

I want to try peanut butter + jelly, mango strawberry, pumpkin (next fall, maybe!), and carob chip blueberry. Nom noms.

xx, b
P.S. – Expect to see a post soon on those vegan pancakes! They sounds delicioso.

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What’s most important to you in a bedroom?

“Don’t say you don’t have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.”
–H. Jackson Brown

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The past few weeks have been full of adventure + love.

1. My work schedule has been a little erratic lately, so while Drew is at work, I’m spending good, quality time with Jakey. An adorable mix of black lab and boxer, this pup epitomizes what it is to be a dog. Even down to his dummy dumb head snaggle tooth grin.

2. While out shopping for groceries, I was admiring some lovely blue hydrangeas. *sigh* Drew sneakily picked some up for me and they are currently sitting in the kitchen, where they bring a smile to my face every time I see them. I am the luckiest.

3. Chicken shit bingo. Exactly what it sounds like. You get a number. There’s a chicken in a cage, walking around on a piece of plyboard that has a bunch of numbered squares. Chicken shits. Bingo! You win. Unless you are my unlucky roommate and the chicken goes 45degrees northwest of where your square  is. Welcome to Texas.

4. Picnic with friends before CSB. Perfect weather. Perfect food. Perfect company.

5. Just cutting up some deliciously fresh veggies for my own personal chef and his fancy wok. He has become quite the stir fry master, and I love being his sous chef.  ;)

6. Bowling! Valentine’s Day socks + a black light. If you stay til they close, they might not charge you!

7. I know Valentine’s Day is overly commercialized, and you can (and should!!) express your love every day. But still, there is something special about spending time with someone special on that day. To me, at least. I handmade this little heart as part of the packaging for his handmade present! Crafty, I know. (Look familiar? Inspiration from Pinterest!)

8. We celebrated Valentine’s Day by just being with each other. Strolling around downtown by the river, on a just-chilly enough evening, trying a new restaurant and popping our heads into different bars. This photo was taken at Koriente, an incredible Asian fusion restaurant we discovered. I loved the peonies, paper cranes, and Saint Arnold’s beer. The more time I spend in this city, the more I fall in love.

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“don’t let today’s disappointments cast a shoadow on tomorrow’s dreams.”
-unknown

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