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1. Hi! Hi. I’m here. It’s late, but I’m here. I mean, it’s not late when you’re reading this since it’ll go up at the same time that it always does, but it’s about 8pm on Wednesday night right now, which is a little later than I normally like to start writing. But I have a reason! I do, and that reason is that my dog ate my notes I just fell into a rabbit hole and spent the past FOUR HOURS on YouTube watching the most recent documentary that came out on JonBenét Ramsey. I was pretty young when it happened, but I still remember seeing and hearing about her everywhere, and it’s hard to believe that, after 20 years, we still don’t know what happened. So many theories 🤔
2. Speaking of theories, my mom has this one about how it’s important to go to sleep before midnight because those hours are more valuable than the ones that come after midnight. I don’t know how legit that is, but she’s been telling me this for as long as I can remember… and while I feel like it was just a scheme to try and get me to go to sleep earlier back in my crazy years, I have noticed that I average about 6 hours on the nights I go to sleep around 10:30, and about 7.5 on the nights I go to sleep past midnight. Hmmmm. I would really hate to have to admit that she was right after all these years 😂
3. Oh! You know who else was right? Anyone who ever said that prescheduling social media posts in big batches is the way to go. I feel like it’s something I’ve read countless times over all the years I’ve been blogging, but never actually gone ahead and done. I mean, I’ve been using Tailwind for Pinterest for a while now, but nothing really outside of that… which is probably why I’ve been struggling with it. Anyways! I made it a point to set aside a bit of time on Sunday to schedule all my Facebook posts for the week, aaaaaand I’m basically kicking myself for not doing this sooner. I mean, sure, it’s a bit of a pain when you’re actually doing it, but the set-and-forget mentality is a beautiful thing in the long run. I’m sold.
4. I’m also firmly standing behind my instant coffee habit. I know it tends to get a bad rap (and some of it IS really bad), but I’ve come across a few that are actually pretty good. Example:
And to be perfectly honest? At this point I’d take a cup of that over a cup of way-too-strong Starbucks coffee.
5. That being said, there might be something wrong with my tastebuds because I’m actually thinking about posting a savoury recipe this weekend. I know. It happens about once a year, and I’m pretty sure it always involves sweet potatoes. Here’s my last savoury recipe, in case you’re curious -> Baked Egg Stuffed Sweet Potatoes.
6. And that’s it for me this week! My brain is feeling particularly uncooperative when it comes to creativity, hence the slightly shorter ToL. BUT! I’ll talk to you again soon 😘
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omg you just reminded me of it again ARGH. Well, google the exchange student in Italy murder.
Oh, and I also saw that coffee in the shops again, they “rebranded” lol- Still that heinous color.
It is so easy to stuck on YouTube for hours! I try to keep from going on there because it usually means trouble when I do.
I’m so excited to see this savory recipe! And thanks for the tip about batch scheduling social media. I’m definitely going to start doing that, although it probably won’t happen until the new year. Procrastinate? Who, me? Never! 😉
I’m not a big instant coffee fan, but I do use that exact same espresso to make homemade cappuccinos in the vitamix and seriously, so delicious!
First of all I cant wait for your savory recipe!! 😀 Also, I really dont like instant coffee but maybe ive never had a good kind? I’m willing to try it again!
I think there is something to your Mom’s theory about sleep. Moms usually know best! LOL
Just had a cup of instant coffee today actually! And for breakfast I had your strawberry shortcake overnight oatmeal smoothie. It was so delicious! Your overnight oats smoothies are the best. More flavors would be much appreciated! (Not that you aren’t busy enough I’m sure! 🙂
I can’t imagine how you got sucked into that JonBenet Ramsey stuff. Smirk.
My Pinterest peeps love your last savory creation.
I gave up coffee. I never used to be a coffee drinker and developed a habit after too many late nights. Also, I wrote my post out this morning. Super cheesed off with the app I use on my phone for blog posts. Last random: the expression I’ve been driving/ running/ whatever ‘for a minute’ is cracking me up! How do these things go viral so quickly??
I remember the JonBenet thing too and I really want to watch that documentary. I’ve been getting really into true crime podcasts lately and all the stories are fascinating.
I listened to a podcast episode about sleep, and the guy said the hours between 10-2 are the most important. Which kills my little night owl part of me, because going to be before 10 is mind blowing. I’ve kind of seen a difference, though. Not that I do it now, I actually don’t anymore, and that’s the problem, lol. I rarely go to sleep before midnight, but I want to try to get to sleep earlier, especially as my body seems to be changing its sleeping habits, and I can’t sleep in very well. 😕
Starbucks coffee is wayyyy too strong! Even the medium roast is like battery acid and I have to cut the bitterness with milk.
OMG – the JonBenet Ramsey case gives me the creeps. Was the documentary enlightening or scary or some combination of the two?
YES on the sleep theory. I think it has a lot to do with your body’s circadian rhythms, which dictate energy levels, et al. Did a research project on it back in high school and it was amazing how much things like jet lag can really stress the functions!
Bring on the savory recipes!!! I love them all!!!
I’ve heard that sleep theory too and I think your mom is right. When I go to sleep after midnight (which is most nights), I am more tired than if I go to sleep before midnight, even with the same total amount of sleep. I guess Mom knows best.
I like instant espresso in smoothies and baked goods, but I have never tried instant coffee. Your mom gives some pretty sound sleeping advice 🙂
I have NOTHING bad to say about instant coffee! While it may not be the same as a freshly brewed and expertly made coffee, when you need it, you NEED it! Thanks for hosting this link-up!
I was born in the year of the JonBenet case, so I had no idea what it was all about until I listened to a podcast on it recently. Seriously freaky stuff.
And savory with sweet potatoes sounds EXCELLENT to me.
I totally got sucked into the JonBenett thing too!! A lot like OJ, I was fascinated to hear more about it now as an adult, rather than the passing knowledge i had as a kid!
I have been trying to get myself into the habit of pre-scheduling posts. It’s a new thing, so I’m trying to be patient with myself, but it’s hard! I definitely see how it can help me with this whole life-work balance thing, but, man. What a learning curve.
Hmm… That’s interesting about your sleep? Do you find that you sleep better for those 6 hours if you go to bed at 10:30 pm? Or do you sleep better if you go to sleep past midnight? Oh yes, and I absolutely love being able to schedule pins and posts on Facebook; it really helps. I love Buffer for Twitter too.
I read about those Nescafe instant coffees just the other day! I am interested in the Colombian or Hazelnut flavors 🙂 I find myself falling into a rabbit hole on FB or pinterest these days, ha!
Is it weird that Im obsessed with cases such as JonBenét Ramsey? I guess it stems from my need to always know the outcome of things [Im the kid who would read the END of the book first] and the fact that we still don’t know what happened to that poor child intrigues me. I believe we have one of the best forensics and law teams in the world here in America so the fact that whomever killed her has gotten away with it for this long just kind of irks me. Like, how is that even possible!! Especially when you know it was most likely a crime of passion and not premeditated. Ok wow – didn’t mean to get that intense about it 😉
Can’t wait for a savory recipe!!
I tried a few social media scheduling also but didn’t find a huge spike in an engagement for the cost, so I just use hoot suite for Twitter and that’s it!
I preschedule a lot of my stuff and it’s really helped me be able to at least take a little break from being a slave to the computer! I try to schedule most of the next week on a Friday.
I’m a coffee snob. I haven’t had instant coffee in years. I don’t do to bed early enough because I get home late every night. I NEVER get enough sleep because I wake up early no matter what.
Pre-scheduling posts is super helpful! 🙂 Also, those stuffed sweet potatoes look BOMB and I wanna stuff them in my face!!!
Then I’m getting lots of quality sleep since I’m in bed anywhere between 9 and 9:30. I’m up early, but I also need quality sleep to function.
The JonBenet case pops up in my mind once in a while still! I’ll have to check out that documentary because like you, I was really young but I remember how crazy it was!
I’m an early to bed, early to rise kind of gal. Although I do sometimes sleep later when we’re away and there are no animals to take care of, and particularly appreciated Lola at least staying quiet for so long while we were just away.
Savory is good. Especially when it involves sweet potatoes. I need more savory in my life, especially at this time of year!
I only ever drank instant coffee before I moved to Canada because it’s so popular in Trinidad. My family is so weirded out by the fact that I actually grind me own beans and brew coffee now lol Oh and Nescafe is prob the most popular one in Trinidad. I can literally taste it just by looking at that pic and I haven’t had it in yearsss
My mom always drinks instant coffee, I don’t think I’ve ever tried it though, but it’s so convenient. And yum, eggs and sweet potatoes is one of my favorite things!
I don’t mind instant coffee either. I know some people don’t care for it but if you brew it well, it’s basically the same. I hope you have a great Thursday Amanda!
I wish I could pre-schedule my posts and social media stuff, but I’m just not that organized. I’m more off-the-cuff! But it would make life easier – sometimes I’m staring at a blank blog page wondering what to write and it’s stressful! It would be nice to have some drafts ready to go when I need them.
I love instant coffee. It’s easy and I’ve had a few brands that are actually pretty good!
You know, I’m a pretty self admitted coffee snob, and yet even I have been having some instant coffee packs lately and have been pretty darn impressed. And none of them have given me the bad jitters/energy surge that some real coffee does. So… I’m all aboard.
I also like your Mom’s theory. I don’t necessary think its true, haha, but its mind over matter right?
Can’t wait for the savory recipe! And I need to listen to your mom about going to bed earlier! I’m in a bad habit of staying up until midnight lately and I’m over it. Not enough sleep.
Yum! Those sweet potatoes look good!
I’ve heard that theory about sleep before midnight being more valuable somewhere too. If I go to bed after midnight I’m usually exhausted the next day (even if I sleep in late). So I’m convinced it’s true!
I haven’t had instant coffee in literally years, but I’m sick of my usual stuff and I might need to give that a shot!
my mom still drinks instant coffee even though the Keurig sits on their counter.i always laugh at her for really never switching
I drink instant coffee too! Its super easy and cheap and does the trick for me! I usually get trader joe’s brand out of convenience. Will have to give this one a try!
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