Happy #thinkingoutloud Thursday! No idea what I’m going on about? Click here!
1. Yesterday was Papa Spoons’ birthday! We didn’t do much since it was the middle of the week and everyone (including the birthday boy man himself) was busy, but there’ll definitely be some extra celebrating when we all get together for Easter this weekend. I did manage to pop in to work and surprise him with some goodies from Duchess, though…
I even let him call dibs on which cake he wanted; but before you go praising my selflessness, I should probably tell you that I bought two chocolate ones 😆
2. Speaking of cakes, we need to talk about my chocolate chip skillet cookie/cake for a second because the illogical logic that was responsible for it coming into existence makes for a good laugh. See, I wanted a cookie, but I didn’t feel like portioning out drop cookies and baking multiple trays. Eureka! I’ll just make one giant cookie! Wait… will that even work? Probably not on a sheet — I’ll make it in a skillet! But I don’t have a skillet… That’s okay! I’ll go out and buy one! Because a 45-minute round trip to the store was clearly more efficient than spending an extra 5 minutes scooping out cookie dough. But it was so.very.worth.it…
3. … especially because I ended up coming across some pretty good steals that I didn’t even know I needed (story of my life)…
A few napkins, bowls, and plates for food photography purposes, a mini food processor because it was on sale and I didn’t have one, and a cookie scoop. And yes, I’m well aware of the humour behind the fact that I bought a cookie scoop on a shopping trip that was prompted by a lack of desire to scoop cookies. This is the way my mind works — I’ve come to terms with it.
4. I’ve also come to terms with the fact that I’ll never be normal when it comes to socks…
… which is why warmer weather needs to hurry up and get here already so that I can can abandon the boots and sneakers that make socks a necessity and let my toes blow free in the wind!… or something.
5. The only thing I’m going to miss about the colder weather is the fact that it made wearing beanies perfectly acceptable. I can’t even tell you how many bad/lazy hair days my beanie has saved me from. What am I going to do when it’s too hot to wear winter hats? Maybe I’ll finally take the plunge, chop off all my hair, and rock a pixie cut. Or maybe not 😯
6. I have the worst luck when it comes to technology… I was trying to get some blog work done the other day when my internet decided that it felt like taking a midday nap. Fine — we’re all entitled to some rest. I headed out to my office (read: Starbucks) to mooch their wifi for a while, only to discover that Spoons’ host went down in the 3 minutes it took me to get from my front door to the coffee shop… #FML
7. In more positive blog-related news, I finally finished my media kit. I’ve been putting it off for months and months, and it feels so good to have it done. I also installed a new social sharing plugin called Digg Digg, which you can see floating over on the left side of my page. Slowly but surely tackling that blogging to-do list… now if someone could bully me into organizing my recipe page 😥 … Also! Would anyone be interested in a post highlighting some of my favourite WordPress plugins? Let me know!
8. This smoothie makes me think of melting chocolate ice cream…. except better because it’s a whole lot more chocolately. That’s my biggest beef with chocolate ice cream — the flavour just isn’t intense enough for my raging chocaholic. This guy, on the other hand? Dreamy.
9. I caught a bit of Gone With The Wind the other day (does anyone else love classic movies?!?), and in the scene where Scarlett proclaimed that “[she’ll] never go hungry again,” the first thing that popped into my head was: “that’s exactly how I feel in relation to recovering from my eating disorder.” 😆 It gave me a good giggle.
10. I’m in need of a new book. I’ve heard a lot of good things about Ender’s Game, but I have to admit I’m not the biggest fan of sci-fi… Fantasy, yes, but sci-fi not so much. For anyone who’s read it… is it worth picking up? Oh… and Happy Thursday 😀
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I NEVER wear matching socks. Not usually on purpose, it just seems to happen! That smoothie looks so good right now!
I’m pretty sure I need to make that chocolate smoothie, because I always thought chocolate ice cream was too dull as a child. I would always put extra chocolate sauce or peanut butter on it to make it better!
Ah, I am the same way with my socks! My mom (and like, everyone) always wonders if I’m wearing two different ones on purpose 🙂 I have to explain to her that it just kind of happens, haha!
I think your mismatched socks actually pair pretty well 🙂 And if you’re looking for a new book to read, I have a few suggestions! I loved The Sea of Tranquility and the Love me with lies series by Tarryn Fisher, start with The Opportunist!
I made your chocolate smoothie earlier this week – it was awesome!
Also I have that mini food processor and love it. It’s perfect for making dressings and sauces. Although not gonna lie, I tend to use my single serve Ninja cups to make dressings and sauces now because the clean up is like 10x easier. 😛
Right now I’m reading The Book Thief. You HAVE to read it! It was recently made into a movie, and since my mind is OCD I have to read it before I watch it. Which is the reason I haven’t seen Divergent yet haha. YES to a plugin post!!
I’ve read The Book Thief and really enjoyed it. And girl! You NEED to read Divergent — it’s one of my favourite series!
I’m wearing a “cap” right now. I am not a hat girl. Never did the beanie of cap thing but I LOVE the look on others! Just not sure if I can pull it off.
Enders Game was pretty good … actually I don’t really remember it. What does that say.
Skillet cookie … we actually have a “skookie” skillet made just for that. Ok, we actually have like five of them. Mmmmm, skookie.
I defo recommend Labryinth by Kate Moss! It’s awesome and a brilliant read 😀
DO the pixie. You won’t regret it – you have the perfect face shape for it!
Of course, I’m a little biased – hehe. Have a lovely day!
Aw happy birthday papa spoon! Love classic movies! Especially Gone With The Wind 🙂
Oh my word. I’d drive to Edmonton just for those cakes. Wow.
It seems like this week is “blog week”. I just took the plunge and purchased a self hosting package. Eeps! I’m hoping I don’t break things when it comes time to move it all over.
The boy LOVED Ender’s Game. I…saw the movie?
I have an unhealthy obsession with YA and Throne of Glass is REALLY good (its the first in a trilogy) and I just finished Daughter of Smoke & Bone (another trilogy) and really enjoyed it.
Duchess is definitely one of the finer bakeries that Edmonton has to offer, and you’re the second person to recommend Daughter of Smoke & Bone so I think I’m going to have to check it out!
You should definitely do a post on your favorite WP plug-ins. I’m too scared to go self-hosted but if I ever do I know it will be very helpful! Also, I’m going out and buying a skillet ASAP!
Happy birthday papa spoons!!! 🙂 Can you pleeeeease post about your WordPress plugins! I’m always searching for new ones to make my life easier.
Working on the post as we speak 🙂 It’ll be up tomorrow!
I have to make that milkshamoothie (it’s a word … 😉 ) asap! It looks amazing <3
You and your chocolate…Well guess what! I had some chocolate last night. And it was alright I guess. I still needed vanilla ice cream to help it out though 😉
I’ve seriously never seen anyone rock a beanie like you, Amanda. If I put on a beanie, I look like a Q-tip.
Happy Thursday, girl! <3
I’m so excited to join for my first Thinking Out Loud Thursday! 🙂 Thanks for providing this idea. Sometimes I have trouble thinking about what to write, but just thinking out loud is so helpful! Also, I plan on trying your skillet chocolate chip cookie very, very soon 😛
Happy to have you this week, Arianna! It’s definitely nice not to have to worry about what to write about and just spill whatever is on your mind. Hope you’re having a great Thursday!
A cookie scoop is a sort of spoon so shouldn’t Spoons own a vast array of spoons?
Funny you should mention Gone With the Wind. A couple of weeks ago I had lunch with a friend. She pointed out the large white house (mansion?) across the street. Apparently, several of the sciences from GWTW were filmed there. Also, just down the street, parts of The Wizard of Oz were filmed. Kinda’ cool.
I read a lot but I don’t know if you would be interested in any of the books I read because I go for realistic fiction or nonfiction. However, if you want any ideas, I am happy to oblige.
I love Gone with the Wind!!
no worries, I just switch from beanies to very cute hats 🙂
Definitely would love to read a post on blogging and plugins. I need all the help I can get! I’ve actually thought about getting someone to do a little design work on my site for me. I could do it, I am an IT consultant afterall, however, finding the time is another story. Sorry, if my linkup is a little sad today. I’m having a rough week, but on the flip side it can only get better. 🙂
Sending huge hugs, lady <3 Keeping you in my thoughts.
As much as I WANT to chop my hair off every summer because it’s so hot, I learned my lesson 5 years ago and will never do that again!:) You’d look cute with a pixie though, for real:) Not many people could pull one off, but I’m thinkin’ you totally could:) Oh, and thank goodness I’m not the only one who wears mismatching socks and couldn’t care less, ha! Have a great Thursday!:)<3
I looooove old movies! Gone with the Wind is one of my favorites. I also love To Kill a Mockingbird! I am so impressed with your strength to get through your ED. My family is convinced that I have one. I am in a bit of denial, but am starting to see it. How did you let go of the control? How did you not relapse and fall back into old patterns?
The first steps are always the hardest, but you basically have to force yourself to face fears and challenges… even if it’s just baby steps. Whatever that voice in your head tells you not to do, that’s what you have to do… if that makes sense. It doesn’t have to be all at once, but make sure you’re constantly doing something that makes you feel uncomfortable. If you’re too comfortable, you know you’re not fighting hard enough. And the journey is full of ups and downs. There were a lot of times where I slipped back into bad habits, but honestly… the freedom and energy and other good things that come with recovery made me crave more and more, so each time it was easier to get back on track.
So encouraging. Thank you! I get so frustrated with myself. My family and close friends are also frustrated and don’t know how to help. Whenever they try to make me do something that makes me uncomfortable, I get really angry with them and back track. I’ve been going through this for the last 8 or 9 months and I am hoping to get through it soon.
I would absolutely love a Plugins post!! I’m still new to blogging and any help I could get would be greatly appreciated. One of my coworkers just told me the other day that I have to watch “Gone with the Wind”….guess I’m behind. 🙂
That skillet cookie looks soooooooo goooooood!!
Happy belated b-day to your dad!! Those cakes look pretty darn amazing. I brought my dad a snickers cupcake for his b-day. 🙂 It was so cute & had his favorite whipped topping on it (he doesn’t like the super sweet stuff like I do).
That skillet cookie… OMG. Looks so good!!
#1 – Swoon 🙂
#2 – I completely agree with this and would have done the exact same! Makes sense to me too 😉
I always feel like chopping my hair off in the summer. A few years ago I donated 13 inches to locks of love. I actually have never saw Gone with the Wind. Since it’s a classic maybe I will watch it on a rainy day. I’m sure it’s on Netflix. I love the author Emily Giffin. She wrote Something Borrowed(which was made into a movie) and the sequel Something Blue. Her newest one is coming out the end of May The one and only.
You’re going to love Gone With The Wind… I think 😆 It’s kind of a long one, but I honestly don’t ever notice the time going by… it’s just that good. And I love Emily Giffin’s stuff as well. Always good for a nice light read 🙂
Hi there Amanda. Happy belated birthday to Papa Spoons! I’d have bought 2 chocolate goodies too. Hehehe.. I can hardly wait to try your choc chip skillet cookie.
I would love a post highlighting some of your favorite wordpress plug in’s. I’m so excited for school to be done and get back to blogging. I’m hoping to do some real work on mine this summer. I love how you bought the cookie scoop when you didn’t want to make traditional cookies… That’s something I would do. You are now well prepared for next time.
Happy Belated Birthday to Papa Spoons! I hope he had a good day even though it was a busy one! Honestly, if you do a pixie cut so will I! I know it won’t happen, so it makes it easy for me to say it too! 😉 Lol!
And skillet cookies are.the.best. No dishes, no scooping, and you can grab a spoon right when it comes out of the oven to just dig in… Not like I’ve done it or anything…
My blog went down yesterday too! There were not as many blog posts to read last night, so I am guessing that many people were in the same boat!
Those little cakes look so good!
You will LOVE your mini food processor. I use mine WAY more than I ever thought that I would!
Ooo those cakes look divine!! And happy belated to your pops! I am the absolute worst when it comes to getting unnecessary items at the store when I went to get something specific. Oops.. I guess we just always need something we didn’t think we needed? Does that even make sense? ahah!
Perfect sense. Especially because I think exactly the same way 😆
Awe happy belated birthday to him! I’m glad everything is going well for you. You seriously make me want to celebrate my birthday at your house…it looks like such a fun time!
That’s TOO funny about your cookie skillet, and also super weird because I just made one for my brother’s birthday a week ago! Although, we had planned on making it a giant cookie skillet to begin with haha. They make them at our favorite pizza place, Lou Malnati’s (if anyone else tries to convince you that Gino’s East is the real Chicago pizza, tell them they’re big fat liars) and they cook them in their pizza ovens and it’s just pure bliss.
Yes, I would most definitely love a favorites post when it comes to WordPress apps 🙂 And I am the same way when it comes to socks, haha – mine never match! 😉
Happy late birthday to Papa Spoons!! I’d take any and every cake you’d get me, I’m really not picky on the flavors. Just as long as the icing is good 🙂
Have you ever gone to Little Miss Mis-Matched at Disney Walk? That’s where a majority of my socks comes from. They sell socks that don’t match…ON PURPOSE. lol Im such a dork….
Now that its heating up Im wanting to hack my hair off as well, but my hubby has vetoed that idea. Lame. Im just going to have to invest in lots of hair ties I guess!!
!!! I’ve never been to that store but I can’t believe I missed it! Sounds like my kind of thing. I’ll have to look out for it the next time I’m in Disney. And yes, there’ll definitely be a next time 😛
So that skillet cookie looks like something I used to go nuts over at restaurants. With a big scoop of vanilla fro-yo on top, it would probably make me feel nine years old again.
Ender’s Game is pretty good, and it was definitely an inspiration to lots of the sci-fi and fantasy that’s so popular today. Unfortunately, Orson Scott Card is kind of a bigoted meany-pants, so I don’t like to recommend his books too often. If you are looking for good fantasy, try Kristin Cashore’s Graceling, or Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor. They’re quick reads and the first books of some imaginative series. Otherwise, do you like historical fantasy? Robin Lafever’s book Grave Mercy is full of medieval political intrigue, and the main character is a kick-ass nun.
Thank you for the recs! I read that about Orson Scott Card, which is why I was kind of hesitant to pick up Ender’s Game. I’ve heard some good things about Graceling, so that’ll probably be the one I pick up next.
I feel you on the internet problems, every time I am ready to buckle down and get something done it always seems like I have computer, internet really just any issue you can imagine haha, I take it as the universes way of telling me it is relaxation time instead!
That smoothie truly looks like heaven…mmmm…chocolatey heaven….