Hallo! 😀
Promise not to hate me after I tell you that Monday is quickly becoming my favorite day of the week? Because, well, Monday is quickly becoming my favorite day of the week.
I know, right?… Who the heck am I?!
I’m not too sure. All I know is that I wake up every Monday morning with my “grrrr” face on – super eager to tackle the day. Maybe it’s because I have so much pent up energy, since my Sundays are usually spent doing absolutely nothing at all. Well, in theory, anyways…
Yesterday I just had to make oneeeeee little, tiny, quick trip to the grocery store to pick up some cottage cheese; but in true Amanda fashion, I came home with all of this…
[Greek yogurt (plain, strawberry, mango-orange) – Cottage cheese – Eggs]
[Vanilla almond milk – Trilogy Kombucha – Black currant jam – Maple Butter]
[Puffed wheat – Cinnamon Puffins – Honey Sunshine – Scottish Oats – Almond butter]
[Pumpkin – Beans (kidney, chickpeas) – Trail mix – Caramel pudding – Coconut milk]
… but hey, at least I did buy cottage cheese. There’ve been times where I went to the store to buy something, and came home with everything but what I initially planned on getting. Story of my life.
So what else have I been up to… Well, I started a new book…
… which is amazing so far, and if you liked The Kite Runner, then I definitely recommend picking this one up as well.
I also started a new workout…
Today was my first day doing Stage 2 of The New Rules of Lifting for Women lifting plan, and it’s a good thing that I got some good fuel in me prior to getting down to business…
[Cottage cheese, banana, almond butter protein frosting]
… because this workout absolutely kicked. my. butt. I think a good 5 minutes passed before I was actually able to pick my sorry butt off the floor after I finished. Intense. And I love it 😀
What else has been going on? Hrrm. Well, there’ve been plenty of good eats…
[Eggy bananafied steel cut oats with almond butter and pudding]
[These guys have been lifesavers since I’ve been running around so much lately… They’re my perfect go-to snack, and I usually end up going through at least two per day]
[Tofu stir fry (tofu, brocco, mushrooms, bell pepper, onions, garlic, a few orange chunks, roasted sesame oil, soy sauce) and brown rice mixed with tahini]
[Yogurt mess with trail mix, banana, cocoa ginger snaps, and Kashi Honey Sunshine]
[Pumpkin hummus tortilla pizza]
[Chocolate Vitamuffin, Greek yogurt mixed with coconut milk, banana]
Mmm hmm. Life’s been pretty darn tasty…
But the most exciting news of all? I think I may have found the one…
*squeaks*
No, not Mr. Right, but something just as good, if not better (sorry Mr. Right!). Remember how I said that I almost found a new place to call home, but decided to pass on it in the end? Well, I guess it was meant to be, because I saw a place this afternoon that took my breath away. You guys… I’m in love…
But I’m trying not to get my hopes up too high until everything is a 100% done deal. As soon as I finish typing up this post, I’m going to meet with my agent so that I can put my offer in… and then I’ll be keeping every finger/toe that I have crossed and praying that it all works out. I’d appreciate any fingers/toes that you’re willing to offer as well 😀
And before I go, I just wanna quickly apologize for being so scarce around here lately. Work has been keeping me busy, and now this condo thing needs some time/attention; but things should settle down soon (I hope!), and I’ll be catching up with you guys and answering e-mails as soon as I can.
Love you. Thank you for understanding.
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What did you do this weekend? Any events/moves/eats that stand out?
Do you start to miss the blog world when you’re away for too long?
yummm I forgot how good your pumpkin hummus tortilla pizzas are! Perfect pumpkin fix for this time of year!!
Your grocery purchases look like mine! Canadian?! : )
Haha yes 😀 Gotta love our available in Canada product line ^^
No apologies needed! No big deal 🙂
I am so happy you found the house for you! It sounds amazing :). Praying it comes through
eeeep!! soo excited for you, muffin! I’m keeping my fingers, toes, and all other extremities crossed for you 😉
p.s. never apologize for being MIA in blogworld, k? real life > blogging all day, erryyyyday!
Meal highlight of the week? Did you check out that burger? 🙂
And let me know when your TT goodies come in!
I have got to get that book… I love when a workout leaves me recovering on the floor, you know your worked your body good 🙂
And good luck with condo, I truly hope that everything works out for the very best, you deserve it girl!
I absolutely miss the blog world when I am without it for a bit… like after just one day haha
I definitely missed the blog world when I took my break. So glad I am back now!
Thats super exciting about the new place!! I can’t wait to graduate, relocate and find a real nice apartment that isn’t on a college campus. Nashville here I come.
On an unrelated note, do you recommend The New Rules of Lifting for Women? I’m trying to find a strength training program I like and am having no luck..
Oh yum, your groceries make me want to go shopping! 😉
Okay, so I lovelovelove your blog.
And I missed you like crazy when you were gone.
Don’t think I’m creepy, k? 😉
Anyway, I can’t wait to go home to go to Whole Foods and pick up some dates so I can make your protein cookie dough balls! Those things always make me hungry!!
I loved The Kite Runner. I hope you enjoy the rest of his second novel!
Okay, I’ll stop rambling..
But you really are an INSPIRATION for me, Amanda.
I love your love for life, love, laughter, and food. It’s so great to see in someone who once was where I was. 🙂
<3 Haley
P.s. What I did this weekend? Somewhat moved into my new place and also had a great 13 mile long run. 🙂
I hope your new condo is awesome!!!
So excited to see this apartment!! Sounds amazing 😀
Seriously, I’m EXACTLY like that when it comes to shopping…I’m always like “oh but I might run out of this before I’m back”… ummmm, usually I’m back the next day so I know I’m being ridic but whatever! 😛
Trader Joe’s doesn’t have canned pumpkin right now–it’s seasonal
and I want it! haha I could always go to another grocery store, but somehow I always find myself in TJ’s! 🙂
I loved Kite Runner! I hope you enjoy the other book too!
Can’t wait to see what the amazing place looks like! I definitely miss the blog world when I’m gone…even for the weekend!
Finally have pumpkin and tortillas stocked in my house! Guess what i’m making!!!! =) haha inspired by you! mwah!
we are shopper twins…it is impossible to go to the store without buying at least SEVERAL things that were so not on the list. But hey, a girl’s gotta eat right?!?
Your stir fry is making me hungry! Good luck with the new place. And in reply to your question, I’ve only just started out in the blogging world, but I’m loving it so much I’d definitely miss it if I took a break!
Haha I can never come out of the grocery store with just one thing either! Have you had that maple butter before? I’ve seen it in a few specialty stores around here and I’ve always wanted to try it. I bet it’s amazing!
Good luck with the apartment! I really hope you get it! 😀
I’m definitely crossing my fingers for you! I’m never really completely away from the blog world, but I do take breaks from writing and commenting once in a while and then I’m so ready to be back! I miss writing when I don’t do it regularly. It’s my creative outlet 🙂
Hopefully everything works out for the best!
Good luck with the new place! I’m keeping my fingers crossed as well 😀 I hope everything goes down smoothly :] I’m really excited for you! I definitely love your shopping style though haha. I’m pretty much the exact same way. Maple butter sounds really interesting! Oh and I’ve found that I do start missing blog world when I’m not around for more than a day. Everyone is just too nice, so I can’t not miss it.
Amanda, I’ve seen your journey and hope I can there.
Right now, I’m at the lowest of my life. On social assistance. I have 0.88 cents in my bank account to last me the next 1.5 weeks until I get another cheque. I only have 1/4 tub of yogurt left and am down to 1/8 tank of gas. I’m overwhelmed. I have to move and right now the only option i have is a 1) shared..shared kitchen and entrance…would that bother me i wonder…i don’t know…or 2) a place my own…roughly same cost…further from parks though and less light…
i don’t know the lesser of 2 eveils and am overwhelmed..i never ever thought this is where i would be at 30 years old…
i’m also overwhelmed…lately i have been out of control with food…esp. at night…gained 2+ lbs in only one week…not the right way to gain i’m sure…plus i’m taking meds for the anxiety and depression and i feel bad cause if that makes me gain, that doesn’t seem right either
so lost and confused and overwhelmed…
still no exercising…and lately my ankles and calves thicken up so hard and thick…probably all the sitting
i hope someday i get on track agaiin….u seem to be going in the RIGHT direction in life…god, i need to get there…
I NEED to try pudding in my oats. I keep seeing it on your blog and it looks delicious! 🙂
I love that Crofter’s jam! It is sooo good. Your loot looks super healthy and just perfect.
Good luck with the new place! I hope you get it.
Good luck with the new place, my fingers are crossed for you too 🙂
And that maple butter sounds to die for! I bet it would be great smeared atop a waffle or mixed in some plain greek yogurt 🙂
Your eats are drool-worthy…mmmm! And I completely agree with you about Sunday and then waking up to Monday with a productive attitude. I always get so antsy Sunday evening because I pretty much do diddly squat because it’s a “rest” day.
Keeping my fingers crossed for you girl and I’ll send a little prayer up! How exciting. 🙂
Glad to hear you found a place and hope everything works out! All your eats look delicious. This weekend I was volunteering at a Heifer Global village. We had cranberry orange scones for breakfast one morning and they were so good.
Good luck girl! Eats looks great-love the grocery store finds!
my fingers are crossed for you, girl! eats look delish and i’m super busy too so i can truly understand! hope it all works out for you!
Gooood luck with the new place! My fingers are crossed for you! 🙂
Good luck — fingers crossed! Finding that perfect place is SO exciting! That pumpkin hummus tortilla look delicious — yum! We had a killer weekend – surf lesson #2, a full day on the ocean and I made some killer Oatmeal Fruit Nut Cookies! Hope over and check them out! 🙂 xoxo from Trinidad
I am so excited for you!!!! I really hope thing work out for you and the new place!!!!!
Love all the great food finds you got from the grocery store!!! I have yet to try the Kashi puffs – they look like a good addition to yogurt messes – im obsessed with Kashi cinnamon harvest and weetabix flakes!!! that trail mix also looks like it would be good – ill have to give it a try.
One heck of a shopping list. (shop, move, eat, repeat) times infinity!!
WOO WHOOO! Celebrate good times, COME ON!
Okay, not yet. I’ll try to concentrate my overflowing energy into crossing my toes AND fingers as tightly as possible! I am so excited for you!
I guess we could celebrate your trip to the store because, well, look at all the amazing food you got 🙂