August: The Month of Magic

Guyyyyyyyyys!!

Wanna watch me pull a sexy broccoli outta my hat?

Sexy SelfieBam! 😉

I hope you guys have all had a wonderful August. Can you believe summer’s almost over? Even with the last few weeks off from blogging, I still have NO IDEA where time seems to go…well unless it’s during the workweek…in which the hours go by like years. You guys let me know if you hear about any job openings for couch cushion testers…I happen to think I have MORE than the required skills (read: ASSets) qualified for the job!
Har har har!

Alright so enough with the corny jokes…this month has been FULL of excitement and I think it’s about time I got to spillin…

Current Book:

After going back and forth and back AND forth on my next reading endeavor, I finally gave up on the two I was debating over and borrowed my sister’s copy of The Fault in Our Stars…and finished it in TWELVE HOURS!

Book - The Fault in Our Stars

As a high standing member of the Kids Who Don’t Read Fast Society, I’d like to take  a minute to indulge in a little booty shaking. I know I’m probably like the last person on Earth to read this, but if by chance you haven’t (and you would like to get a good sense of my sick and twisted sense of humor) then you HAVE to pick up this book! I can’t wait to see the movie!

Current Music:

I have been ALL over the place this month with music, prepping my ears for the wonderment that will soon be flowing through them at Loufest, but the band that really got me under their spell was Elektrik People. Seriously, these guys know their sex…er, I mean MUSIC! 😉

Current Guilty Pleasure:

Music

Finding some of my favorite bands at the library and making them disappear into MY library! 😯

Current Nail Color:

Chobani:Watermelon NailsWatermelon…with a side of Chobani. Yes, I was so easily amused by my matching manicure that I paused my shopping for photo documentation.

Current Entertainment:

Hemlock Grove. Have you guys seen this? It’s another Netflix original and actually part of the reason why I am now obsessed with Elektrik People since they played this song on one of their episodes.

Current Wish/Needs:

More time! More time! More TIIIIIIIIME!!

Current Food:

Currently - August FoodsIt’s funny, I haven’t actually slipped into any food ruts this month. I’m kinda all over the place…though I have to say when I’m at home, most of my meals have been multiple small snacks…my latest fave is a handful of UNSALTED peanuts and fruit (or strawberry Mini-wheats) which to me, tastes like a PB&J!

Current Drink:

Currently - August Drinks - Coffee & Booze

Java, booze, java, booze, smoothie! During the week, I have my daily cuppa Joe and on the weekends I flirt with his brother Bob (the boozer). And just to keep things well and balanced, I throw a couple of smoothies in the mix!

Current Triumphs:

Finally NAILING a good sleep schedule! I’m not keeping my night shift sleep patterns exactly the same on my days off, but by going to bed around 3-4am and waking up around 1pm, I’ve been feeling great! Downside? I’ve missed the farmer’s market two weeks in a row and I can’t seem to get to the yoga studio at ALL these days…it’s been MONTHS! 🙁

Current Bane of Existence:

At the risk of sounding like a broken record: Time-ta-ta-ta-TIIIIIIME!

Current Blogger Crush:

 Sorry guys, I must confess that since taking the month off, I have read zilch, zero, NADA.

Current Indulgence:

Please see the cookies in the bottom right hand corner above. Those would be s’mores CRACK cookies (bottom layer of graham crackers, chocolate chips and marshmallows inside!) that one of the besties made for our last get-together…we may or may not nearly have polished off the whole damn pan!

Current Blessing:

Speaking of the besties…

Besties SelfieTwo women who just GET me…who I can laugh with, cry with, and drunk yoga with! 😉

Current Outfit:

With the heat waves we’ve been having around here lately, as little as absolute possible! And I still stand firmly behind the no pants thing from last month!

Current Excitement:

In less than a week, I will be in the middle of a musical wonderland aka my heaven aka in close proximity to my monkey loves AND my Portugal men! I am not to be held responsible for any undergarments undone and released during these three days. Also? I’m taking the entire week off afterward to recover relax! 😉

Current Link:

http://www.loufest.com/

Current Mood:

Gahhhhhhhhh! <- Is that a mood?

What was something MAGICAL from your August?

Anyone else ready for tall boots, pumpkin pie, and changing leaves?
I know I am!

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Where’s Broccoli?

Heyyyyyyyyyyy guys!

Waldo Selfie - Where's Broccoli[Original Source]

So, first things first, I’m still alive.

And ohhh, I look fabulous in red and white stripes, no? 😉 Second things second, I still love you guys and I honestly don’t want to give up blogging, but third things third (promise, last one), could someone PLEASE tell me where the time has gone?!

This summer has been…well it’s been something. On the work side of things, I’m totally getting my ass kicked. Most day’s it’s go-go-go from the time I clock in to the time I clock out. If I actually do get any down time between patients, I’m trying to catch my breath and/or scarfing down my dinner without aspirating. Life beyond those lead-lined walls has been pretty full too. Thankfully full of good things but still, I wonder how I used to fit so much more into my days.

There have been a lot of changes in Broccoliland over the last few months…a lot of changes that I think I’d eventually like to share, but at the moment, I’m just not ready. I apologize for dropping off the face of the {blog}world for the last two weeks, but I’m gonna go ahead and take two more off. Hopefully, by the end of the month, things will have settled down some and I can pop back in with a little “Currently” post to catch all you guys up! Until then…

Peace, love and broccoli sprouts!

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July: The Month of Selfies & Sunsets

Geez, Louise!

Wasn’t it just like…July 4th?? I know, I know…I feel like a broken record saying that every month but wow, I just can’t believe another one’s behind us! You know what that means…time for another monthly wrap-up aka “Currently” post!

It’s no secret that I’ve been a little MIA in the kitchen lately…truth be told I’ve just been feeling kinda lazy. How about we blame the summer heat? Honestly though, I’ve just had so much going on in my life lately that I don’t even realize I’m hungry until I’m HANGRY. Cereal for nearly every meal it is! So there may not be very many foodie pics in my library at the moment, but hey, I’ve got plenty of selfies and sunsets! 😀

July - Selfies & Sunsets

Current Book:

I’m almost done with the Bride Quartet Series by Nora Roberts! I devoured the “make me wanna eat ALL THE FOODS”  so I made a mad dash to the library before work last week to pick up the fourth and final book (see middle selfie above) annnnnd? I’m already halfway through it!

Current Music:

Yes, I’m STILL playing the Arctic Monkeys’ album on repeat. No I still can’t pick ONE favorite song.

#sorryimnotsorry

Current Guilty Pleasure:

Nature Valley Greek Yogurt Bars

Actually, I feel guilty for not feeling guilty! Those coconut protein bars aren’t the only goodies I’ve been enjoying from my Nature Valley friends and you guys, I am totally smitten with these strawberry Greek yogurt bars! When when faced with anything yogurt-covered, I’m all like, “IN MY FAAAAACE!” but typically, those type of snacks aren’t very filling…hence the reason I can put down an entire bag of yogurt-covered pretzels in a minute. But these bars have a good amount of protein that leaves me satisfied for at least a couple of hours. And? It tastes like a friggin’ PB&J!!

Current Nail Color:

 No comment. Stupid freaking nubs!

Current Entertainment:

Orange is the New Black + Wine

Seriously, WHY is this show so freaking addicting?! With only FOUR episodes left, I have to say this season is even better than the last!

Current Wish/Needs:

An idea of what to buy my sister for her birthday…in EIGHT DAYS! 😯

Current Food:

Super Stack Sandwich

Look! I can eat something other than cereal! I told you folks, the STACK is BACK! I’ve had a sandwich for dinner every day this week and nope, not getting tired of it! Also, I’m finally powering through the shitton of condiments I have in the fridge!

#foodhoarderproblems

Current Drink:

Coffee

And STILL coffee! Though I traded in my cookies and cream for what tastes like almond shortbread cookies…which you know, is my absolute FAVORITE!

Current Triumphs:

 Making further strides in my journey with intuitive eating…specifically having wine AND chocolate all by myself WITHOUT feeling guilty about it.

Current Bane of Existence:

Remember how I told you my garage door was broken? Well how about I had a friend come over to try to help me fix it and we…BROKE IT EVEN MORE!? Yep, the damn thing’s been out of commission for over four months now! On the bright side, you should see my calves and hammies from making the trek up the driveway every damn day! 😉

Current Blogger Crush:

This one kinda snuck up on me…after stalking her on Instagram for MONTHS! At first I lurked in the shadows, but then the woman just had to go and post foodporn after foodporn during her trip to Chicago (I swear I gained 10 pounds just scrolling through)! After that, I noticed the balance of her feed…not all decadent sweets, but also savory nibbles, home-cooked meals, and some of the cutest little boys I’ve ever seen! So the other day, I finally took a cruise on over to her blog. And now, I am officially in love with Maegan, aka The Baker Mama. Or at least, at the moment I am…other times I’m wishing she’d adopt me or thinking about stealing her husband! Umm, sorry, Meagan!

But seriously, have you SEEN this Chicken Pesto Peach Panini? That baby has my name written all over it with the alliteration alone, but HELLO! Peaches…and pesto…and THAT CHEEEEEESE!

Current Indulgence:

Freeze Pleeze Almond Milk Ice Cream

The best kind of indulgence is the kind you can feel GOOD about! You can’t beat a bowl of made-in-minutes all-natural flash frozen ice cream that won’t leave your (my) crazy lactose-challenged tummy in knots! I can’t get enough! And I’m already planning to another run to Freeze Pleeze tomorrow after the farmer’s market! Hmm, what should I get?

Current Blessing:

 My mom. This woman has been with me through it all…always supporting me in any way that she can…at any time of day/night. She’s shown me what a true mother’s love should be and a couple of weeks ago, I finally had the chance to give her something she’s always wanted…and watched as her face lit up and stars danced in her eyes. And that? Well just typing that made me tear up. Love you, Mama!

Current Outfit:

 I may or may not be on my back porch…in my PJ’s…sipping some coffee delicious almond cookie coffee and refusing to start my day until I can see the bottom of my cup. Ok, I totally am!

Current Excitement: 

Cereal Coupons

Does it show my age when I get THISFREAKINGEXCITED about couponing? Now I’m not going extreme couponer on you guys, but seriously, I went to the store the other day and along with these beauties (some of which are soon to be the players in my next cereal mixing adventure), I managed to rack up a TWENTY dollar savings on my total! I may or may not have done a little happy dance at the register! And yes, I realize that I’m only further fueling the cereal addiction. 😉

#cerealkillerforlife

Current Link:

This Buzzfeed article had me laughing till I about peed my pants the other day!

Current Mood:

Satisfied, sweaty, and shocked that I got this post done in less than 1000 words!

Are you incredibly indecisive?

What (or who) is your biggest blessing at the moment?

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