Beautiful Morning

I woke up today and the sun was shining. Very brightly I might add. Just another reason to get some curtains in my bedroom. Needless to say, I was ecstatic the rain and cold weather were gone, even if just for a day. My breakfast was leftover sesame noodles from the Chinese I had last night. YUM; right?

I spent a good portion of my morning (afternoon, I didnt wake up till 11) changing my address online to all the important things like; the bank, cc's, etc.

Off to the gym, again with the taking it slow. So I only did 30 minutes plus 5 minute cool down on the cross-trainer. I had a major cramp in my side so no ab's today.

Came home, had one of these bad boys:

Raw Organic bar, Chocolate Coconut flavored. I liked that it had a lot more protein than Larabars, and was USDA organic approved. Great flavor too. 2 thumbs up

After the shower, and getting half ready for work, I felt kind of pretty so I snapped a pic. I had to go to the old apartment to pick up my clothes from the dryer. I figured I can still do laundry there, since rent is paid up to the 25th, a lot easier than a laundry mat. I really hate those places. After the pic, I remembered to put a bra on.

Work was a bore as usual. I ate a kids mini burger while I was there, so hungry.When it was over I was excited to get out of there, but not about going home to my lonely apartment. It was too late to get a coffee, so I went to a movie theater and caught the 12:30 a.m showing of the new Fast and Furious. I liked it. One of the previews was for a bank robbery movie (which I love those anyways) based on a true story. It stars Johnny Depp, and Christian Bale. Both of them in the same movie. What more could a girl ask for?!?!?!? It starts July 1st.

It was a bit depressing to go to the movies alone. I almost didn't go because I felt like such a loser. It's not just the movie, but almost everything. I have one friend in this whole huge city, but that friend has other friends too. So I have to do so much stuff alone. Then are things I haven't done because there is nobody to go with. I've been putting myself out there, I'm just not getting any responses. Then the thought of rejection makes me cringe. I hope this all changes, when I start school in 4 more months. That's such a long time, I hope for some companionship before then.

I'm off tomorrow. I'm excited to go to the gym and actually take my time. There is also a pilates class in the afternoon. I am SOOO there. Now its time for me to hit the hay. Goodnight all!!

stuffing my face

Yesterday was my first day back in the gym in a while. I only did 30 minutes on cross-trainer. I am not trying to re-injure myself right off the bat. I swear I ate so much yesterday. I don't even know why. Definitely not something I need to do again. I'm not going to beat myself up about it too bad. Now I've got to get ready to go the gym today. Sorry for the lack of pictures lately. I promise to add some with the next post. I hope that everybody is enjoying their weekend.

Quickie

Today has been scattered as usual. I can't wait to have a "normal" schedule. For lack of internet, I had to go to the coffee shop and use their WiFi to post yesterdays blog.

Then it was off to see my Ortho doctor. He told me I can go back to the gym, just to take it slow. He said I'm free to elliptical it up, and take as many spin classes as my little heart desires. Nobody here knows the excitement radiating through my body. Bad news though. I'm getting surgery on my foot at the beginning of May, so I'll be in a walking cast, "boot" for about 3 weeks after that.

Work wasn't too bad. I made a conscience effort to be in a good mood. It ended up working and by the end of the night I really didn't mind being there.

Now I'm at my brothers dads' house in Indiana for the night. I'll be back in Louisville in the morning. Goodnight all.

Belated Monday

Happy Tuesday all!! This post was supposed to be sent out yesterday, but I have no internet at either apartment right now. These past few days have been super hectic. I really want this move to be over with. I have almost everything out of the apartment that I want to keep. Now I just have to throw away stuff, paint, and clean. I only have a few things left to unpack. I’m just ready for all of this to be done. I’m pretty sure that I didn’t eat breakfast this morning. Lunch was a shared pizza with my friend; pepperoni, mushrooms, and olives. I don’t even feel that bad about it.

Dinner was much better. I heated up half a can of Amy’s Split Pea Soup. It tasted a bit like baby food, so I added some crushed up pita chips for texture. I didn’t have any crackers. Then after almost an hour of cooking I finally got to eat my Amy’s Stuffed Shells. It was basically an Amy’s extravaganza.



Saturday was a bit more fun. I conned a friend into helping me move all the heavy stuff. Then I had to do his dishes, and help him move in return. I was really no use. He packed everything so heavy, I couldn’t lift a thing. Ha-ha. Afterwards we somewhat celebrated and went to Kashmir. I got the Baingan Bartha. The The Fitnessista always raves about it. OMG!!! It was delicious!!! Thank you Gina! My friend liked it better than his Lamb Marsala (not pictured).



Yesterdays lunch was a-freaking-mazing!!! I went to Calistoga, and got a Monterrey Veggie Wrap. It had hummus, roasted red peppers, feta, carmelized red onions, spinach, kalamata olives, and a whole bunch of other goodness that I can't even remember. I ate half, and brought the rest home to snack on later. Honestly, the best sandwich/wrap I've ever had.


Last night after the endless day of unpacking, I relaxed by watching both Harold and Kumar’s and drank. I never drink by myself, but boy did I drink. I had Three Olives Vodka watermelon flavor, mixed with Fresca soda. They were delicious.

Right now, I’m just finishing up watching Twilight (again). I swear I really want my own personal vampire to come save me. I can’t wait till the next one comes out. Does anybody know when that will be?

I’ve got my ortho appt today, so I finally get to find out the results of my bone scan, and see how my legs are doing. Since I’ve quit the cardio lately my legs haven’t hurt in the past couple of days, minus a couple of random twinges of pain. That is all for now.

The end is near

I am beyond exhausted. I started off this morning with a Larabar. Which happened to be the one remotely healthy thing I ate all day.

I packed up a few things and went over to the new apt. to finish my painting. I am absolutely in love with the color. Left there and got ready for work, as soon as work was over I was back at the new place to put together the last bit of furniture from Ikea. Here is the almost final result.



Everything I ate today was complete junk, and I feel awful about it. Its a little hard to cook or even make anything when all the plates, cookware, tableware are at one location and the food is at another. I'm hoping to get everything transferred tomorrow. Then when all is said and done, a much needed trip to Whole Foods will be in place. I am just so exhausted, both mentally and physically. I'm on the verge of sleep right now. So that is what I will go ahead and give in to.

Crypt of th Living

Good afternoon everybody. I hope that your Wednesday in Five Flavors of Fantastic!!! I've been a diagnosed insomniac for a couple of years now. It hasn't been bad at all lately. They non-sleeping habits come in cycles. I was doing great since I've moved to Louisville in November, and here in the past 3 days, 2 of them have been sleepless. I am just sooooo tired.

Once I knew that sleep was not coming and the sun was going to come out I headed to Wal-mart, and picked up some things for the new place. Basic stuff; sponges, drain cover, dish-rack, and ice cube trays. Nothing exciting. I need to get some stuff for some very innovative storage. After the trip to Wally World stopped by the new place, and dropped off all the goodies. Came home painted for a few hours. I realized I was starving.




2 eggs with hot sauce and pepper. and a piece of cinnamon raisin Ezekiel.

Back to primer-ing over all the old paint. This red is taking 3 coats of primer. I had to buy one of those 5 gallon things of Kilz. My apt is starting to look very sterile. I HATE white walls. Once I was sufficiently sick of it, I went to the new apt, and started putting together the new furniture. I didn't get too far, I should've brought a few tools; adjustable wrench, and screwdrivers. Again, I realized hungry I was, and by the way my arms are ON FIRE.

After debating what I wanted, it dawned on me Whole Foods

Vegan General Tsau's "chicken", basami rice, sesame kale, and asparagus. I swear that their "chicken" is the only imitation meat product that I actually enjoy. I love it more each time I eat it. I also had an "all-natural" energy drink from there. I looked at the ingredients. It looked the same as Red Bull, I just want it to kick in shortly. I honestly feel as if I could pass out with my head on the keyboard. Unfortunately I have to be at work in an hour. So, I need to keep busy until then.

Ooohh, before I forget. I made the best smoothie EVER yesterday.


Berry Me
1 1/4 cup mixed raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, and blueberries (frozen)
3/4 cup almond milk
1/4 cup vanilla Silk Soy yogurt,
1 scoop chocolate soy protein powder
Granola to garnish.

Bright Shiny Morning

Hello all!!! I must inform you that I'm not singing the "I hate Mondays" song today. Although it started out bad. NO sleep, thats right, not a wink. I don't think my insomnia issues are coming back, I mostly blame it on Breaking Dawn. Haha.
Today was a lucky sock kind of day. I know it may sound a bit odd to some of you, but whenever I need the odds to be in my favor I wear one of my "lucky" items. I'm not superstitious by no means, other than lucky socks, hat, and shirt.

I got the bone scan. I'm radioactive till about 9:00 tomorrow night. The screen was showing the cracks. It's not the first time I've had this done. They are definitely there, not as prominent as they were when the original injury occured last May. I just want to be back to normal, and able to work out, do cardio again. I really miss yoga the most. I meet with my doc next week to discuss the "findings". I'm hoping that he will actually recommend yoga, since it is technically "bone strengthening",and maybe he'll let me do some light cardio. More than anything I would love to tell me that I'm mentally insane, my legs are fine, and I'm imagining the pain. Then I would be happy, and could go on about my business, and workouts.

NOW FOR THE BEST PART OF MY DAY:


MECCA!!!!!!

I brought my friend Rob who had never been in Ikea either. We spent almost 5 hours in there. I had 1 shopping cart, and 2 push carts for big items. He got one chair.
I managed to haul out of there with all this. His enormous truck was packed full.


I hit the jackpot!!!!, only $680 for

1. Love seat
2. armchair
3. High backed chair
4. Cover for love seat
5. 2 Covers for high backed chair
6. Coffee Table
7. End Table
8. Floor lamp
9. 2 accent lamps
10. 3 pillows
11. Huge Rug
12. TV stand
13. Set of 3 cannisters
14. 100 pack of tealights ($3.50, almost the same price I'd pay at Walmart for a 10 pack)
    
15. Lint Roller (????)
16. 2 cushions for my kitchen chairs

Technically my kitchen chairs are my metal outdoor furniture. Since I don't technically have a porch, and they fit in perfect with my eclectic decor, I repurposed them. The table is turquoise, with a lime green, and hot pink chair.

I finally made it home around 10, and had to make some dinner. Its super late, but considering I didn't sleep last night, my metabolism is already shot for the day.


Veggie sausage link. I was sage apple flavored. I think the apple was much to strong. Also, the texture kind of weirded me out. The leftover rice was great though.

Tomorrow I have to go up to Home Depot and buy primer for this place and paint for the new place, along with the needed accessories. Like tarps, I really wish my mom could come up here and help me. She loves this kind of stuff as much as I do.

After the new place is painted I will start the assembly process of all the new stuff (ughhhh)

Scrub a dub dub

Hello all, my Sunday is pretty much as expected. Nothing much interesting going on. I went over to the apt to clean it up really good before I start moving my stuff in there.




The kitchen is horrible, I know. But it does not deter me from the love of my new apartment. I moved in two things today after I cleaned up.

Later I went and made an appointment for an oil change, and now I am waiting for some people to take my couches off my hands and pay me $500. Woo-hoo!!! I'm excited. After thats all done, I'm going to grill some tilipia or salmon. Haven't decided yet. I will update this post later on.

UPDATER:
I am pretty sure that most of you have seen Natalie on youtube. I saw this today and thought it was just the most hilarious thing ever!



So this was dinner. I went with the pecan crusted tilapia, and sun-dried tomato whole grain brown rice.

Jingling in my pocket

I had a super Saturday, and I hope that yours was great as well. Today was rather exciting in my book. I signed the lease to my new apartment. HOORAY. I'm going over there tomorrow to take pictures, and measurements. My brother said he didn't like it. I honestly don't care though. The only things he ever likes are shiny and new. I was so excited when my landlady gave me the keys.

Afterward I went to eat lunch with my friend Rob. We went out to Bluegrass Brewing Company, BBC for short. I got a turkey burger, it had an apricot-chipotle sauce. It was A-MAZING!!!! Then we drove to a bicycle shop over the border in Indiana. I want a vintage looking, brightly colored bike. I was so afraid they weren't going to have any in my eclectic style. As soon as i walked in, I was like a kid in a candy store!!

I like this one best: Its an Electra Townie 7D. It is so perfect, I just have to save my money for the next month or so, and it will be mine.


I should of taken a pic of it in the store, but I swear my friend will think I'm a total weirdo, since I'm pretty sure he is unaware of my blog. There were even optional baskets, and other things. I could so picture myself riding my bike along Bardstown Rd. My apartment is very close, and parking is crazy in that part of town. I am not a very good parallel parker. We from the south have never had to really learn.

I later went to see my bro, we hung out and played Bingo. It wasn't that fun this time. I get too mad, when they don't call my numbers. I know I shouldn't take it personally, but I do. I doubt I'll play again for a while.


Oh my goodness, I can't believe I almost forgot to mention this. I was offered almost the full PELL grant amount, and in addition to that another one, that pays for schooling to become a teacher. Which I would very much like to do. I would actually like to be a high school math teacher. I've always been good at it, and I figure I could be good at teaching it, and I would really like to make a difference. I'm so excited that everything is starting to come together.....FINALLY. Something else happened to me today that has me flying high on cloud 9, but you will have live through the suspense until it unfolds itself a bit more.
I'm going to curl up with my third installment on the Twilight series. Eclipse, I'm about halfway done already. I'm such an addict now, haha. Goodnight all. Pictures of the new apartment tomorrow. I promise

Pics Galore

I have decided to get a second job, since the good one isn't starting as soon as I had hoped. I finally found an apartment I liked, and put in an application. I'm going to look at another nice one tomorrow just in case I don't get this one. I'll start with yesterdays' eats. Today was pretty eventful, but we'll get to that in just a few.

For a snack I had a So Delicious Coconut Milk yogurt, which I added granola to. Lunch consisted of a yummy sandwich with Smart Deli Ham flavored tofu, jalepeno havarti, arugula, spicy mustard, and tomato, on an Ezekiel bun.


Dinner was a soup that was completely vegan, 100 calories, and pretty darn good


Today I started out with an apple and small banana smothered in almond butter


I finally got my dinette, coffee, and end tables removed. Yeah!!! I had to go over to a friends because his trucks battery died, so I helped out with that. In return I dragged him to look at apartments with me, and go to the bookstore. I was going to finally buy Eclipse, but I remembered it being $6 cheaper at Walmart, than Borders where I ventured today. We went to J. Gumbos at 4th street Live! It was delicious.

Crawfish Etouffee, it was covered over rice. It was a pretty good size, not huge, not too small but I still had to get a box. I managed to finish it before heading to work. I actually enjoyed it a bit today. Still going to look for another job though.

I honestly wish that my life was more interesting so that the pictures I take aren't just of food. Needless to say. This is my life, and in general I'm pretty content with it. I know that I have my bad days like everybody else. Mine just are a bit more frequent. It's understandable though, I moved to a new place where I have to completely restart my life, and its taking some time. I believe that I'm making slow (very slow) but steady progress to getting where I want to be.

Tomorrow I have to go up to UofL, to go see the financial aid office. I'm pretty sure that it will take majority of my day. Especially since I have to see a specific person about the teaching grants, and dealing with all my VA stuff. I really need to get some sleep. I'm just so nervous about this apartment though. I really hope that I get it. That is it for now. I will write soon. I also promise to make these a bit more exciting for those few of you who actually read this thing.