Happy #thinkingoutloud Thursday! No idea what I’m going on about? Click here!
1. Remember how I mentioned that my appetite was kind of MIA in yesterday’s post? I’m happy to report that all is right in the world again! The past two days have been “wake up ready to chew my arm off dive right in to breakfast” mornings, so all is as it should be once more. See? Everything has a way of balancing out.
2. Well…. one thing that’s been feeling a little bit off is my thirst. I have no idea what it is, but I just can’t seem to get enough water in me lately. Is it the fact that it’s been so dry around these parts? Or that I’ve been eating a little more fibre than usual? Some kind of electrolyte imbalance? Salt issues? So many questions…
3. I overheard the best exchange between an elderly gentleman and a barista while I was waiting in line in Starbucks the other day. I guess he’s a regular and I guess he must always be in a good mood because the barista said to him “You’re always so happy and smiling!” His reply? “Well, why not?” Besssssssst. Why not indeed….
4. On that note, this is probably a bad time to admit it, but the song Happy by Pharrell no longer makes me happy. In fact, it annoys me so much that it makes me want to kick kittens (please note: I would never actually kick a kitten). Instead, I’ve been listening to things like this…
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Apparently I’m channeling my inner hillbilly. Although, having grown up in Alberta with a good handful of friends who lived out in the country, I will say that it’s a lifestyle I’m quite familiar with. Good times.
5. But going back to kittens, allow me to introduce you to the resident cat at the Starbucks I frequent…
I have no idea what his name is or who he belongs to… or if he’s even a he at all. All I know is that he’s always prowling the patio and cozying up to any patron who’ll take an interest in him. And when I say cozying up, I mean cozying up. This cat has no qualms whatsoever with jumping into your lap or lounging around on any unoccupied chair that might be at your table. Forget personal space — he wants to be your friend! It makes me want a cat. Too bad I’m allergic 😥
6. But at least I have a dog! Well, sort of. I had to leave her at home when I moved out and I really miss the little bugger! But at least I get to see her at my parents’ when I go over there on the weekends. Kaiah says hi 😀
She also says stop freaking taking pictures of me PLEASE…
7. So you know those oatmeal date balls I made the other day? I couldn’t help but laugh at the fact that they totally cleaned me out of a few kitchen supplies. I mean, just check out the collection of empties I was left with…
Not bad, eh? 😆 I don’t think I’ve ever made anything that finished off so many of my ingredients. Confession: I get a secret thrill from using things up and being able to throw the packaging away. So oddly satisfying.
8. Also… it would appear that I really like Popchips…
I blame the avocados…
9. I need some Rice Krispy Squares in my life. Bad.
10. And don’t worry… I didn’t forget about the random facts!
1. It’s also my favourite sweetener, so I’m going to try hard not to think about the fact that it’s essentially bee spit.
2. That’s either extremely brilliant or extremely sad…
3. Which is supposed to make up for the fact that it can bloat you and ruin your teeth?
4. So dads… don’t be so quick to accuse your wives of funny business if your kids don’t look like you.
5. That’s even more disturbing than the bee spit fact 😯 I hate ants.
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I bet that Starbucks kitty cat is so happy he has lots of people to love on! I bet he gets scraps of muffins from time to time too, and if he’s anything like my cat, he would LOVE that!
I’m a little (no, a lot) creeped out by the cuddling company. There are truly lonely people in this world that I’m sure benefit from it, but I don’t know if I’d go that far as to hire a stranger to come cuddle me. I just keep imagining some Richard-Simmons type trying to give me giant hugs; that’d make me want to run.
Oh yes, my thirst is out on control too! I can’t get enough water, which is totally unusual for me. I always have to have some with me now.
Kaiah is gorgeous! It’s hard to leave pets when you move out of the nest. I had to do the same with my cats and I missed them terribly. At least we could visit them whenever we wanted; although, it’s not quite the same as having them live with you.
What does the name Kaiah mean? It’s beautiful.
I love Thursdays on Spoons although today’s random facts are a little disconcerting. I guess kids have reason to suspect having been born into the wrong family.
I feel the same way about finishing something off; very satisfying. Except: I’m always sad to come to the end of a jar of almond butter. So expensive yet so, so addictive.
Hehe I think I’m going to have to pick happier facts next week. And I’m actually not too sure what her name means with this spelling. Kaiya means “forgiveness” in Japanese; Kaia means “pure” in Scandanavian… but no Kaiah 😯
Great post, Amanda! Your dog is adorable and that face of wanting you to stop taking pictures of them–so relatable with my doggie too. I think the last random fact was most disturbing 😮 especially because I hate ants and anything that is little and crawls quickly (excluding babies haha). I’ve never had pop chips, but have seen them around the store. My avocados could use a new friend so I may just be trying a new food tomorrow when I grow grocery shopping. I’ll let you know what I think! 🙂 Happy Thursday!
Awww your pup is THE CUTEST. Isn’t it funny how animals hate having their photos taken? Like, how do their brains even comprehend what’s happening.
I could go for some pop chips right now. The Katy’s Kettle corn ones. I don’t mind that it’s only 6am. 😉
When my mom was born, they actually showed the wrong baby to her father. He took one look and said, “Well, THAT can’t be mine (or something of the same vein). Name it after her mother.” Thus my mom’s name. Then again, they thought she was going to be a boy until she was born (so the nursery was decked out in blue) and she was a total oops child, 6 years after her closest sibling. And her dad was playing golf and wanted to finish his round. OHHHHH the 50s…
Kaiah is so beautiful! What a sweet doggy 🙂
That fact about the ants… can that be true?!!?!? That is so crazy! I mean they basically weigh nothing! Even if you had a big handful of them (which I NEVER want to do) I bet they would still weigh nothing. Crazy!
Right?!?! I honestly don’t want to know how many of them are hiding out underground where we can’t see them 😯
Why not, indeed. Good answer buddy. By the way, adorable pup!!
Awww the kitty (even though not yours or anyone’s) and your puppy are both soo cute! I really want to make those date balls, but I just know they would be so dangerous! I’m glad your appetite is back! I hope you stop feeling so dehydrated soon! That can’t be fun :/ – Fun fact..I actually made myself stop listening to the song Happy because I didn’t want it to be ruined for me… If it comes on the radio, I instantly change it. But I definietly will be checking out what you are listening to now! I LOVE finding new music:) – Happy Thursday Amanda! I hope you have a great great great day<3
DAMMIT I WANT POPCHIPS. It doesn’t help that I’m basically out of all snack-y type foods right now except bananas and PB….I hate the last day or two before I go grocery shopping.
And I want to give Kaiah a hug. Does she get along well with other dogs? I can always bring Atticus over for a playdate 😉
I change the radio when Happy comes on. Radio ruins everything.
The play date needs to happen! And they let dogs in our hotel for Blend… Just saying 😉
i like this post!
cute doggie by the way 😉
totally agree with you about the happy song. used to love it. now…i cant stand!!!!!!!!!
your pup is too freaking cute!!! i’m so nervous to get my puppy tomorrow! i’m sure she will get tired of me taking pictures her too haha
Eeee! I’m so excited for you!!!! I can’t wait to see and hear all about her 😀
Those random facts were frightening today, ha. I won’t let my child out of my sight if that’s the case! lol I love that the cat is a cuddler at Starbucks, except that you are allergic! That Happy song has been making me annoyed for quite a few weeks. It was wayyy too overplayed and I have to turn it off when it comes on every.single.time, haha. The water thing- I would say you were probably just dehydrated and making up for it, or you are eating more salty things that make you thirsty! Just keep on drinking on!
i seem to go through those same ingredients and pop chips very fast as well. I blame the kiwi. Don’t tell him, but i hide the salt and vinegar pop chips from him so we can make the bag last longer.
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I love the idea of pop chips + avocado! I need that in my life!!!!
Oh my goodness. Kaiah might just be one of the most beautiful dogs I’ve ever seen!! If you ever need a dog-sitter in New York for any reason…
Ugh that’s the worst thing about the radio— it overplays songs until I want to rip out the radio. And I also have to try that pop chip avocado combo!! Looks addicting though, so I might have to be prudent.
I like that mans attitude about being happy, I do not like the happy song. I really liked the happy song until they started to play it all the time. I had to leave Bentley with my parents for a summer while I was in Texas for an internship, it was so hard to be away from my baby! I’m glad your able to see yours on the weekends.
Awwwwwww well i personally still love the song happy. i love the whole cd actually. i play it every day whenever i go anywhere and it gets me soooooo happy 🙂
aaaaand your dog Kaiah is absolutely BEAUTIFUL wow
I’m SO glad I’m not the only one over Happy. I adore Pharrell but that song has got to stop ASAP! And you’re so right- there’s something so oddly satisfying about finishing up ingredients at home…even more so before travelling! Even though that means my meals have been pretty random lately, it’s nice to not throw out perfectly good food/ingredients! Kaiah is actually gorgeous- I remember you posting about her back in the day. Something random on my mind: I actually kinda enjoy travelling- how can I hate on something that forces me to eat, sleep & watch movies!
Hope you have a safe trip, lady! <3
I need to try this PopChip + Avocado combo. It sounds yummy!
Also your puppy is absolutely adorable – looks like a magnified version of my own! So cute – my dog makes the same reactions to photos. 😛
Those random facts are DIVINE!! But kind of gross on the bee front..and I am SO HAPPY I look just like my dad for once.. how weird that they mix up babies so frequently?! And ooooh those oats look so good! I wish I were at home more in the mornings so I can have my favorite oatmeal.. haven’t eaten it since living in New York and that is WAY TOO LONG 🙁 Happy Thursday!!
Ahhh…your oatmeal bowls are so yum! Glad your appetite is back! No. 3 – yes, I so agree – that was the best answer EVER!!!! Love that barista’s attitude! And now I see honey in a whole new light- Ive been using it a lot in baking recently and oh wow…
Happy Thursday lovely!
xxs
That ant thing is a little scary, especially because they seem to be everywhere right now….even IN my house!!! I know, I’m not pleased about it, and I will be giving the floors a lovely white vinegar bath this weekend. It’s supposed to throw off their scent trails. I hope it works because I don’t much like any bugs…now cats on the other hand. I wish you could have one too. They can be so funny, even when they bring you presents like live chipmunks. A little freaky, but still funny.
It’s ironic I get a big satisfaction out of using up the last of something, although I hate never having enough in the house and as soon as I start to run low, I’m already replenishing. It’s a Great Depression era mentality, which of course I never came close to living through or else I’ve aged beautifully. 😉 Maybe it comes from growing up with two brothers who always ate all the good food before me. I’m sure that’s it.
😆 The chipmunk thing still makes me giggle. I hope the little guy is okay. And I’m the same way with replenishing things… and I don’t even have the excuse of having grown up with brothers!
Isn’t the calmth and happiness of [some not all] elder people beautiful ? I feel we’re the ‘Generation Worry’ nowadays because we – absolutely including myself here- constantly find new issues to worry about: the size of our pants, not fitting in, not having the latest phone or whichever else nitty ‘problems’ . Maybe it’s because older generations have dealt with such a lot of hardship today’s world seems so easy and careless in comarison?
Throwing away packaging is ridiculously satisfying. Done, conquered! Sometimes I decide what to cook or bake depending on what’s on the verge of being empty so I can throw another box or bag away. Don’t ask why I had to buy a 2 lb box of wheatberries because it takes forever to empty unless you want to eat nothing but them for weeks.
By the way: I’d totally say salt [or for the nerdy bit: electrolyte imbalance ;)] is the reason for your thirstiness. Because I’ve been drinking water like it’s my job, too. Summer heat and loss of salt through sweat – I’ll agree with Khushboo in that it sounds gross, haha – does that.
And: hi, Kaiah! She’s adorable.
I can’t stand that Happy song. Never liked it! I love when I finish something and can throw the packaging out. I feel like it gives my pantry a good spring cleaning without me even working at it.
Don’t feel bad, that Happy song has always made me anything but happy….. not a fan. I knew the tidbit of info about the bees. Thanks for hosting!
Whatever you have done to oatmeal, you are a goddess. And why have I never thought to combine Popchips and avocado?!
I always have a zillion comments for these types of posts..since you talk about so many things!
1. Some days I am so thirsty I feel like I drink too much water. It is possible.
2. I am so sad the song Happy is overplayed! I used to LOVE it! Now it’s like change the station..
3. I’m also allergic to cats (and all cute furry things) but still want a pet.
4. I chew gum all. the. time. I can attest to the fact that it helps with stress!
Oh my God, a wrong Baby. Well, you never know – if you had a cry baby, it might actually be a good thing…..I’m horrible, I know.
Awww, Kaiah is SO cute!!! I am not a dog person, but I love to look at other people’s dogs.
I can not believe here’s an ad for Nike Sneakers on your page. Must be a sign…..
(get the purple ones 😉 )
Hiiii adorable little kitty cat!!! He looks just like our little guy..but a bit skinnier. And your dog … oh man. Adorable!
I also get extreme satisfaction from finishing off pantry staples. I have no clue why, I guess it makes me feel justified that I bought them 🙂
The baby thing – yeaaah. Human error is pretty ridiculous. Most hospitals (here, at least) have adopted an armband system (mom, baby, dad/other parent – matching armbands) that beeps if you try to take the baby to the wrong person…or out of the OB unit.
Happy Thursday!
Aww I love the conversation you overheard in starbucks – and why not smile!
I am the same with using up ingredients – I get some sort of strange satisfaction! Apart from when I use something up that I haven’t managed to replace yet, like almond butter… Always need almond butter!
That fact about mixing up babies is very scary! hopefully they figure it out quickly… :-S
And I don’t care if it is bee spit – bee spit is tasty! and so good for me! 🙂
😆 Your last thought… I couldn’t agree more 😀
That “happy” song has been making me bang my head against my steering wheel for several months now, glad I am finally not alone 🙂 glad you got your breakfast appetite back 🙂
I’ve actually been the same way. The last few days I would be able to eat my entire arm off if you let me. I’ve been so hungry all the time.
I read somewhere about the parents with their babies. That’s pretty horrible to think about.
I’ve been adding avocado to everything lately. Eggs, salads…I’ve been craving it like a mad woman.
There is this stupid cat that ALWAYS appears out of nowhere whenever I’m skyping. It’s the worst.
That Pharell song needs to seriously be removed from itunes. worst. ever.
I LOVE popchips and wish we had them here- Apparently katy perry had a kettle corn variety!!!!
Oh my word!! That random babies being given to wrong parents is horrible!!! I’ve always wondered what I’d do if that happened. Would I sue the hospital to get all the $$$ I could for diapers, baby supplies, nut butters? (yes I included nut butter LOL) or just let it go. Hmmm!!
Ah! Thank goodness your appetite found you again – and full force. I was a bit worried for you 🙂
I can’t believe they give the wrong babies to parents that is nuts!!
Your porridge (oatmeal) pictures look amazing – you have the ability to make it look like the best food in the world – well it kind of is actually?
I have ran out of so many staples – we are in dire need of a big staples shop!!
Your dog is so cute!
And water wise – I heard on this course I took recently that we should drink 3 litres minimum and anything up to 5 litres if you are crazy active! Mental right?
I think that is all my thoughts for this post… 😉
Yeah so, along with your breakfast appetite returning with a vengeance – you’ve got mine fired up with that collage. Dang..breakfast for lunch it’s going to be.
I longed for a kitty with a passion when I was little; with cat-eating dogs however? not exactly an ideal situation.
Wait..so you keep your Popchip bags as a memoir!? Regardless, that’s an impressive collection right there 😀 .
Fact no.1 : eeek. Will be trying my best to lose that piece of knowledge that I had never thoroughly considered prior.
Geez, paying to cuddle a stranger 😯 ?..wow, that must be fun. Not!
😆 No I don’t collect empty bags 😛 They were just sitting in my recoiling bag waiting to be thrown out when I noticed I had a good collection of em and that it’d make a good random thought to share 😉