Hullo friends! 😀
I know that I come across as positive and upbeat most of the time, but that doesn’t mean that every day is all sunshine and rainbows around here. Nuh uh. While I’m definitely in a good mood 99% of the time, there are still those days where I find myself in a funk that I just can’t seem to get out of.
Yesterday was one of ’em – hence my absence.
I try to keep this blog a positive space, because that’s how I like to see life – through rose colored glasses. I briefly entertained the idea of posting anyways, because I try to keep it as real as possible and don’t want anyone to think that I never have a bad day (because I definitely do), but in the end I decided against it. I needed some time and space just to dwell in my funkiness.
So I did.
And spent far too much time playing WoW and reading…
Escape at its finest 😀
I used to beat myself up whenever I found myself in a bad mood, because I felt like it meant that I was failing in my attempt to maintain a positive outlook on life, but I’ve learned that there’s no sense in berating myself for something that’s beyond my control. Funks happen. They’re basically unavoidable and when they hit, it really helps to just accept them as part of life and ride them out.
So I did.
And today was back to good. Heck, today was back to very good.
1. Breakfast tasted extra delicious…
[Eggy bananafied steel cut oats topped with roasted almond butter and chocolate pudding. And the answer to the chocolate question is: “However much makes you smile”]
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2. I was actually looking forward to today’s workout and rocked it out of the park… Which probably had more to do with the fact that I went back to my tried-and-true pre-workout snack…
Don’t mess with a good thing. Banana + AB = energy up the wazoo.
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3. I decided to throw a little twist on my favorite post-workout smoothie…
Fresh cherries, pitted and frozen.
… and was pleasantly surprised by the results…
[In the mix: ¼ cup almond milk, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1 serving silken tofu, 1 tsp. chia seeds, ½ cup frozen cherries]
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4. Nicky, the absolute sweetest thing in the world, solved my chocolate muffin dilemma by coming up with a recipe that’s just flippin’ amazing…
Vita-who?
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5. I spent a gorgeous afternoon at the park with one of my best buddies…
… who’s back to her crazy happy self
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6. One of my foodie dreams came true – we’ll now have Greek yogurt variety in Canada…
Up until this point, I’ve only seen 2 brands of Greek yogurt up here in The Great White North. Liberte and The Greek Gods. I stuffed myself with Fage a few summers back when I was vacationing in Europe, and was heartbroken to find that they didn’t sell it back home (back then there wasn’t any Greek yogurt over here). Thank you for finally starting to wake up, Canada.
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7. I channeled my inner child with some fun foodie finds…
Growing up is overrated. And dried bananas are amazing.
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8. 26 more days until I move. EeeEEEEEeee!!
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Do you prefer when bloggers keep everything positive? Or when they share some of their struggles and hardships?
I like it when bloggers write mostly positive posts. It makes me think they are really enjoying life. But at the same time I envy them a bit because my mood is so unstable and I just cannot keep the negativity away from my blog. But we are all different people and we have different needs. It doesn’t apply only to food. Some people need to be alone when they are sad to feel better and other people need to let go of the emotions to be able to turn the page and continue living.
I am glad to see that a day off has done miracles for you!
I think its important to keep it real on blogs, no one is perfect and happy 100% of the time as you say, but I do think there are times when you just don’t feel like posting when your in a funk, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that either, I guess it just depends what frame of mind you in at the time. Glad your feeling better though!
OMG. NOOOOOOO!!!! I prefer if people are just who they are. Wouldn’t it be weird if all the bloggers were “happy” and in “la la” land all the time?? I would seriously feel like crap if that was ALL that I read. I mean, really, ANYONE can be positive in a given space at a given time. But I think you reach a lot more people if you are just “honest”!! Besides that, Misery LOVES company. So invite your bloggie company over when ya feel like total s**t. They will probably make you feel better!!
I like it when bloggers talk about their hardships! I also like it when they are positive tho…i mean no one really wants to read about super uninteresting depressing stuff..like idk loosing in COD or something. blah i can’t think of anything at the momment, sorry!
your cherry smoothies looks amazing, and so do your oats! my nut butter always is just not melty at all on my oats…how do you make it so drippy??
I try to keep my blog 100% positive. When something bad or personal happens, I keep the details off the blog. I might mention it, but people don’t want to read about my problems. Just my two cents.
Oikos is the best Greek Yogurt. It’s my favorite.
I like when bloggers are honest. I dont understand why as a society we “hide” our bad emotions. KInda a recipe for REPRESSION if you ask me! No wonder our society is so stressed and full of anxiety…haha
It’s normal to have bad days and I say we SHOULD talk about it!
Kudos for admitting that you had a bad day. I always try to be honest with my readers, even if that means showing my sarcastic side or confessing that I had a bad day or was in a cranky mood. That doesn’t make me a bad blogger, it just makes me real. I often read blogs and wonder why those peoples’ lives seem so perfect. The best bloggers are the ones who admit failure, funk and fear and even better, that they can overcome all of those things 🙂
I just saw the chocolate muffins recipe over at Nicky’s blog and they looked so good. Seeing yours now, I’m definitely convinced I’ll be making them. I think it’s nice when bloggers share their down days as well because otherwise they just appear to be so perfect which is not real life. Plus when they do share bad experiences they’re sure to get support. A very nice part of blogging I think 😀 But then again I wouldn’t want to read something which made me feel down all the time. Definitely keep it real! It’s not all rainbows, but it’s not all dark clouds either haha.
Keep it real, sister! That’s so much better… and it’s one of the many reasons I love your blog so much!
No reason to beat yourself up for a funk. Everyone has those “eat worms days” (What my Grandma used to call it), but it’s good you know how to pull yourself out of it. I’m happy your doggy is back to her happy self. 🙂
I really think a blogger should do whatever they are comfortable with. I find it really difficult to keep negativity out the blog if I’m feeling it badly. I also don’t think people think any less of a blogger for being honest. I also think the tide is changing towards being more honest with the bad. It’s what we are here for anyway, the good and the bad!
I absolutely think it’s imperative that bloggers share their ups and downs, otherwise we might as well just watch “reality TV” to get a dose of reality, right? 🙂
Glad you are doing better. I’m off to check out these muffins!
glad you are feeling better! funks are no good! i think it helps me to write/post when i’m sad but i do worry that i may come across as a “debbie downer” and no one likes that 🙁
AHH! finally Canada is waking up to different brands. Those 2 are the only kinds of greek yogurt I’ve seen as well. I really loved that chocolate muffin recipe too. They defs would pull me out of any funk 🙂
I LIKE it when bloggers share hardships and stuff!! I also like it when they share their breakfast and then I can get really excited about being BREAKFAST TWINS!! 😀
Growing up is TOTALLY overrated and I am soooooooooooo excited about your move!!!
HAVE AN AMAZING WEEKEND!! <3
This is such an honest post. Everyone has those shit days, today was one of them for me.
Sick with a cold, huge headache, feeling negative about the way I looked, then I had to work allll day. Now I’m snuggled on the couch with my laptop and watching finding nemo to cheer myself up. But whatever, maybe I’ll be rewarded with my day off tomorrow being super amazing!!
A post like this, is fine.
If a blogger is posting ‘Today was crap, I felt like crap, my thighs are huge, I cant believe I let myself finish off that chocolate’ then I’m going to exit that post right away because it can really get you down.
Oooh I need to try those chocolate muffins! They look deelicious! 😛
And I love how positive you always are! I think positivity is often contagious 🙂 Although sometimes the not so positive aspects of life are great too!
And yay for new greek yogurt! I always love it when new items pop up in grocery stores! 🙂
Of course it’s nice to read positive blogs but at the same time, life isn’t always hunky dory. Whether bloggers share their negatives is up to them, but I would still read and enjoy it- bloggers are humans after all! I get what you mean about keeping your blog a positive space- I feel exactly the same with mine!
Oh and WOO HOO about Oikos making a debut there- I’m yet to see Greek Yogurt being sold in Mumbai. Till then, I’ve been going old school by making my own with the help of the cheesecloth method!
I like it when bloggers are REAL about their experiences. Of course no one wants to share the negative side of their lives on their blog, but it’s nice to know that bloggers are also human and can have a bad day from time to time. Otherwise you tend to wonder what’s wrong with you when you get into a funk, because everyone else seems to be happy all the time 🙂
Hope you have a wonderful weekend and thanks for linking that chocolate cupcake recipie. Looks great!
I think its important to share the hard times too. Plus when Im having a hard day some really great blog comments usually help 🙂 So glad to hear you’re feeling better and Oikos yogurt is seriously the bomb.com!!
while i LOVE positivity, i always appreciate it when bloggers share their hardships and struggles on their blogs because often times, i can relate. i think it shows SO much strength of character when someone can admit that theyre struggling and also make themselves vulnerable by being real and saying, “hey i’m not perfect, i’m not doing so well right now, life’s not always fun and games” – i think that takes COURAGE and it also means that the person is in tune with reality. i think one of the worst things is to be in denial – then again, i think it’s totally up to the blogger how much he or she wants to disclose. nevertheless, i would never judge someone who was struggling but rather appreciate that that person would be so willing to share.
I love your blog because you’re real…and because you share heartfelt posts like this. Life is defined by both good AND bad moments–triumphs, tribulations, smiles and tears. It’s refreshing to be able to go to a place and read content that reflects reality in a thoughtful way. I actually spent a good amount of time talking up your blog at the HLS cocktail party tonight! You truly are one of my favorites, and I feel so fortunate to “know” you. <3
Horray for Oikos arriving in Canada! Try topping it with those delicious dried bananas. You won't be disappointed. 🙂 And I'm so glad to hear that your pup is up and running again!
Hope you have a beautiful weekend, Amanda! xoxo
You just made my heart melt, Sara. Thank you so much <3
I really think that the idea of a blogging community is to share, inspire and reach out – on both ends! So with the good and the bad, either way both the blogger and the reader are able to give support and inspiration to each other. When you read of struggles, most of the time you really do relate and you are then able to send a nice message of love back to the blogger!
And sometimes it’s a relief to read that people online don’t lead the most perfect, sunshiney days every single day 🙂 Everyone has ups and downs.
Have you ever thought about a yogurt maker? We have one and it is the best thing, makes the most delicous pot-set yogurt every day and is so easy to use. Just choose whatever milk you want to use and go!
We used to have a yogurt maker, but it was my mom who mainly used it. I’ve thought about getting one before, but an ice creak maker is higher up on my list of must-have gadgets 😀
I am sorry you were having a bit of an off day yesterday, but so so glad you are bouncing back 🙂
What I love most about your blog is your honesty, thoughts, feelings, positive but also sometimes more “real” things that are going on. I try to keep mine positive but I am not at a perfectly great place right now so why would I bother trying to hide it? All that has done for me is make me more miserable, that is why I am being so truthful on my own blog.
I personally feel more genuine when I share bad things as well as good things but for some, it’s just not their style. I hope you’re feeling better about whatever’s got you down! Bananas and almond butter = story of my life. 🙂
I just realized today I want to try and keep my blog positive. Although I’m struggling with what I’m going through, I think keeping a positive blog means I have to find positives EVERY day. I do believe it’s good for bloggers to definitely express themselves once and a while though because sometimes you have to see both sides of people to really understand them/their personality.
I can’t believe Canada didn’t have greek yogurt! I’ll never forget the first time I tried it I HATED it. But then I actually put things in it instead of keeping it plain and now I LOVE it!
I like hearing about people’s struggles AND their positive moments in life. If you make life sounds like it all unicorns and lollipops, you aren’t presenting your REAL life. And blogging is about sharing your life. Whether you focus on different elements of your life, like food, fitness, or fashion, you still have the normal fluctuations in mood and circumstances that everyone else has. Every one has ups and downs in life, why not share them so we don’t all think we are the only ones that turn into the Grinch when something goes downhill.
*Rant Over* 🙂 Love dried bananas! I have thought about dipping them in peanut butter but always forget. Of course, almond butter sounds good with them too. 🙂
Personally, I share my struggles on my blog cause I feel like I should be real with my readers. Also, the blog world is amazingly supportive! And I never know, sharing what I’m going through could help someone else who’s struggling.