Hello my luffs.

It’s Wednesday yay!!!

Long weeks make me actually appreciate hump day.

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My days have been long, but exciting, so I guess it all evens out. My externship is giving me exposure to so many new things, and even though it’s a bit frustrating I don’t know how to do everything yet, it is also so exciting to experience it! (for example we had an emergency where a dog jumped though a window and ripped the tendons in his foot and was bleeding all over the place and then I delivered my first C-Section puppy and revived it back alive!)

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But as exciting as all that is, I know that is not why you’re here. You’re here for the foodie wonderfulness that is What I Ate Wednesday.

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I am going to call this the ugly, but delicious edition, because that is seriously what my meals have been.

I have come to realize there are not many ways I can make eating breakfast in the car pretty.

So I quit trying.

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But a new breakfast obsession that I have come to love?

Breakfast Protein Wraps

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My first breakfast wrap in the making.

Banana, peanut butter and chocolate fudge protein frosting.

Then things got ugly.

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This is what happens when you have to eat in the car, at random stop lights, that always turn green right as you’re biting, so then your food starts to get melty because you live in Arizona and it’s already 100 degrees.

But even though it may not look super pretty, seriously, these things taste amazing.

Clearly hooked, I had another one the next morning.

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This time I added some blueberries and cinnamon.

Same melty problem, but you guessed it.

Yup. Still tasted ah-mazing.

I then attempted to get creative and made a green egg wrap.

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Fail.

The egg wrap totally fell apart and it quickly turned into a egg pancake in some classy tupperware topped with banana and peanut butter.

But again, still delicious.

And just so you don’t have to stare at my ugly (but delicious) breakfast creations, I was actually impressed at the breakfast one of my co-workers created.

Talk about mountain of fruit goodness. She also used Chobani greek yogurt, so I was very impressed with that as well.

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(Note: I totally took the risk of asking her if I could take a picture of her food. Did she think I was weird? Probably. I may have to explain myself later for this.)

We have a guy who boards his dogs with us at the clinic every Tuesday (I guess free of charge), so in return he brings us masses of fresh fruit and donuts or some baked treat. Fair trade if you ask me, and you better believe I gorge on that fruit. You guys know me and fruit. I’m obsessed.

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Well loves, I wish I had more to give you, but I think my ugly (but delicious) breakfasts are all I have to offer.

I hope you all have a wonderful rest of your week!

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Have you ever had to eat in your car?

(There is still time to enter my giveaway for Extend Nutrition snacks. Hurry over and enter!)

Happy Wednesday my loves!

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I think I say this almost every week, but is anyone else’s weeks just fly by? Having surgeries in class really makes my time fly by even quicker, which is good and bad. My days are exciting, class time is no longer sitting taking notes, but assisting in surgeries, but then at the same time, another week is gone in the blink of an eye.

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But I still find time for the important things in life.

Things like What I Ate Wednesday.

That’s super important right? I think Jenn would say yes.

So make sure you head over and check out all the other eats as well. Because us foodies put a lot of time and effort into our meals.

We’re so silly.

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Hello loves and happy Wednesday.

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Wednesday already? And on top of that the end of February. Seriously where does time go. I know I sound like a broken record when I say that, but it never ceases to amaze me how quickly time flies. Just to put that into perspective, I have two, yes you heard me, two classes left until I go onto my externship and then graduate.

I mean seriously. It seems like only yesterday when I started school. Oh how things and my life have changed since then!

Sometimes I look back at old posts and think, who was that girl? There have been ups and downs, but things have definitely changed for the better and I am in such a better place now.

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One thing that hasn’t changed is my participation in What I Ate Wednesday.

Well the food and presentation has changed, but as always, we need to thank the lovely Jenn for hosting all this delicious-ness.

(and if you didn’t know because I just found out, she is expecting!! ahhh so exciting! babies are taking over blog land and I love it!)

Another thing that hasn’t changed, and probably never will, is I can never do a standard What I Ate Wednesday. It’s always a pish posh of random goodies I have been enjoying lately.

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I do however have a very delicious dish I whipped up the other day.

Well, I guess I need to give my crock pot all the credit, because really he did all the work.

This recipe is so simple, I feel a little wrong even calling it a recipe.

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Crock Pot Salsa Chicken

Ingredients:

- Chicken Breast

- Jar of Salsa

That’s it. Nothing more. Nothing less.

But the star of my salsa chicken?

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Thank you Heather for sending me this jewel. It truly stole the show.

Think I’m over exaggerating?

Matt literally said “this is the best crock pot dish you have made”. Thanks babe, because I had absolutely nothing to do with it’s success, other then my amazing pouring skills of the salsa into the crock pot.

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Up close deliciousness topped with avocado and some shredded cheese.

Because avocado and cheese makes everything better.

This is just proof I need to make new things more often.

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But I have also been enjoying some oldies but goodies.

One thing that never gets old.

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Whipped cottage cheese spiked with Fitmixer chocolate protein on top of a P28 bagel.

It never gets old.

So simple. So good.

I’m easily pleased.

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Paired with a Pear Chobani, because these never get old either.

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I’ve also been sipping on some tasty things as well.

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Matt was a dear and went and got me Starbucks. Hazelnut Americano. So good.

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A new to me flavor of Zevia. I had been looking for this flavor everywhere and at my last trip to Whole Foods I spotted it.

It did not disappoint. It was delish.

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And after one particularly stressful day at work, Matt had this waiting for me.

Can never go wrong with a margarita.

Never.

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Well loves, I hope you all are having a wonderful week and the rest of your week goes splendid as well.

This is my finals week of Microbiology, so that is going to be super fun. But I have anesthesia class next to look forward to, I am kind of excited for that class because that means my next class is surgery, and I am very excited for that.

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Have you  made any new recipes lately?

Any new to your products you’ve tried and loved recently?

Hello there. This post coming from the biggest procrastinator ever.

I should and need to be studying, but honestly, I just flat out don’t want to. Oh motivation, where did you go.

Considering the class I am in is Microbiology, you would think I would know better and actually put more effort in, but it’s just one night right, I still have tomorrow. We’re going to go with that.

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And I mean it is What I Ate Wednesday and all, and I know you guys are just dying to see what I have been munching on lately.

To keep you from leaving, I’m going to pretend that it is crazy interesting.

I mean…it IS crazy interesting.

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If mine aren’t eye catching enough for you, make sure to head over to Jenn’s and check out everyone else’s. I’m sure theirs are more interesting.
But while you’re here let’s check out some of my eats shall we? I mean, you are here already.

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As per usual my  meals have been a bit repetitive.
Starting with breakfast.

There were a lot of P28 bagels happening.

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This one topped with Plant Fusion cookies and cream protein frosting. Which I swear, whoever invented the cookies and cream flavor was a genius.

Also with an apple and a dash downpour of cinnamon love.

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I also made a pretty delish whipped cottage cheese with Fitmixer chocolate protein.

Again with the avalanche of cinnamon. Never too much cinnamon if you ask me.

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But enough of the same ole thing.

Since I have really started to focus on building lean muscle, I have been a little snack monster lately. I swear I am always hungry.

But I keep telling myself this is a good thing. I am building muscle, and my body needs more fuel, which equals food. And since I am still in my gaining process, this is extra good for me.

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Some things I’ve been snacking on?

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After my wonderful delivery, Chobani has been making frequent snack appearances.

And who would have thought a peach on top of a pear would be so good.

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Classroom snacks?

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Has anyone else tried these PB2 Thins?

Good golly Molly these things are good.

My foodie pen pal sent these to me (actually 2 foodie pen pals ago) and I finally got around to trying them.
Really wish I didn’t wait so long.

Ironically I just ordered more with my LuckyVitamin voucher.

(They’re on sale. You should snag some. Click here.)

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Also I have to say, these are dangerously addicting.

I have been loving Kay’s Natural’s.

Seriously everything I have had from them is amazing. These pretzels are by far my favorite so far though!

Oh wait, they’re cinnamon? Shocker.

(you should probably check out their products.)

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And late night snacks have looked like this.

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Yup, I turned into a cereal monster.

I swear, I’m going to turn into one big piece of carb.

And I don’t even care.

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Well my loves, I am actually going to go try and be productive.

Try being the key word.

I hope you all have a wonderful rest of your week!

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What your favorite snack?

Happy Monday my love bugs!

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I hope everyone had a wonderfully relaxing weekend.

Mine was pretty low key with not much happening, but that seems to be my boring self lately.

But just because I tend to be a bit boring lately, that does not mean I can not find something marvelous in it.

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So let’s get marvelous with the wonderful Katie, because there is always something to be grateful for.

Thankfully for me Chobani made it pretty easy for me to be thankful.

Thankful for wonderful deliveries!

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This is me getting home from school and saying “oh my that’s a lot of Chobani!”

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Matt and I got a kick out of the little tray that came with it.

“May I serve you a Chobani?”

(he may be smiling, but I had to force him to take this pic for me)

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Let’s just say I have a very CHO-happy fridge.

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And let’s just say the next morning, I couldn’t wait to try a new flavor.

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Banana for the win. And oh my it was good.

I do love me some banana’s.

And I do love me some Chobani.

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Now if that doesn’t make a day marvelous, I don’t know what does.

Have a wonderful week my loves.

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What was the last surprise delivery you got?

What sounds more delish to you; pear or banana? I have to be honest, they were both pretty amazing.

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***EDIT: I had to add this in. Another reason today is marvelous?? It’s National Frozen Yogurt Day!! My local frozen yogurt place is offering free frozen yogurt! You know I’m taking advantage of that!!***

Let’s have a chat shall we?

A survey chat!!

I mean it is Marvelous In My Monday time and all, so what a better time than to get to know each other again.

It’s been awhile. So let’s get re-acquainted!

1.  What did you eat for breakfast?

This one might be a shocker. I made myself a powercake. Looked kind of like this. I swear these never get old and my flavor combinations are endless.

2.  How much water do you drink a day?

This is something I am working on. I drink a decent amount of water in the morning, but other than with dinner that’s about it. I kind of got back on the diet pop kick, which I need to get off ASAP.

3.  What is your current favorite workout?

I am currently doing the Fitmixer Boot Camp, so those work outs have kind of taken over my routine. Something I found out that I thought would never happen, I love tabata work outs. I think my ADD has something to do with it, but on and off and changing what I’m doing frequently seems to work for me. Love it.

4.  How many calories do you eat a day?

Couldn’t tell you. I jumped off that calorie counting train and couldn’t be happier.  I now focus on eating balanced meals with my carbs/proteins/fats and it seems to be working for me. You want to talk about taking a load off, stop counting calories and just listen to your body.

5.  What are your favorite healthy snacks?

Greek yogurt and fruit, raw nuts, veggies and hummus and does nut butter straight from the jar count?

Oh Chobani. ♥

Oh and how about big greek yogurt messes?

6.  What do you usually eat for lunch?

Sadly lunches are boring for me. Usually I am eating at school or on the go, so honestly, it’s a lot of pb&j, yogurt and a piece of fruit, usually a banana.

7.  What is your favorite body part to strength train?

My upper-body because I feel it is my weakest, but I love seeing the results I am getting. I’ll do a pull up yet, you just watch!

8.  What is your least favorite body part to strength train?

Um. I really don’t know. If anything I will say my abs, because they are a part that I feel I don’t see any results in. I know I know, abs are made in the kitchen. But the day I stop eating bread… well that will be the day. And it’s not going to happen anytime soon. This girl loves her carbs.

9.  What are your ‘bad’ food cravings?

I’m not going to answer this, because I think no food is “bad”. Food is food. None is good none is bad. I believe everything is fine in moderation. If I have greasy pizza one night, guess what, I probably won’t want it again tomorrow. (ok knowing me and pizza I probably will, but you get the point). I truly believe our bodies are smarter than we think, and they balance themselves out. So if I am craving ice cream, I’m going to have it. Same goes with pasta, cream sauces, bread, fried foods, pizza, all those foods society tells us will make us fat (and probably over night right?). It’s just not true.

10.  Do you take vitamins or supplements?

I take a few vitamins my nutritionist recommended. A multi-vitamin, vitamin B and calcium.

I also love cooking and baking with protein powder since I don’t eat a lot of meat. Do I really need it? Meh, probably not, but I guess it’s not hurting me right now.

11.  How often do you eat out?

Well, not often. And if you read my last post, probably even less often now.

Which is sad.

I’m really going to miss sushi.

12.  Do you eat fast food?

Very rarely. I feel like if I am going to spend money on out to eat food, I’m going to make it worth it and have it be something good.

13.  Who is your biggest supporter?

Well this one is a no brainer.

Matt. Hands down. Most amazing person ever.

How could you not love that face?

14.  Do you have a gym membership?

No and I really wish I did. Again. Stupid money. I did recently get a stability ball for Christmas, and we picked up a new dumb bell set. So my little “at home gym” is growing.

15.  How many hours of sleep do you get a night?

Oi. I’m such an old lady, I get plenty of sleep. I swear I’m in bed by 10:30pm each night. Granted I get up at 7am, but that’s still my recommended 8 hours. Go me!

16.  Do you have a ‘cheat’ day?

I don’t. And as I mentioned earlier, I don’t think you should have to. You’re not cheating. It’s all about moderation.

17.  Do you drink alcohol?

Yes, I do. I like beer. I like wine. #sorryimnotsorry

18.  Do you have a workout buddy?

Not really. But honestly, I like it that way. I’m competitive by nature and sometimes that’s good, but sometimes I like just being by  myself and motivating and pushing myself, not worrying about what someone else is lifting, how long someone else is running, or what exercises someone else is doing.

19.  What is the best thing that has changed about your life since committing to a Healthy Lifestyle?

I always thought I was being healthy, but recently realized I was always too focused on just one aspect about it. It’s not just diet. It’s not just exercise. It’s just about being overall healthy and finding the balance between the two. So yes, I like to eat healthy and put good foods in my body. And in terms of my fitness, I no longer focus on the cardio cardio cardio and just burning calories. I am more focused on strength and muscle building. I no longer was to lose, I want to gain.  Finding that balance has also brought me so much more mental health.

20.  What was the last healthy thing you did?

Having a positive attitude. So much has gone wrong in my life, and I am currently at yet another bump in my road, but you will still see me with a smile on my face and a positive attitude. Being mentally healthy I think is the most important and being grateful for what I have, not what I don’t have has really changed my outlook on life.

I have my health, my life, and people who love me. What else do I need?

These guys. That’s what.

Stay marvelous everyone.

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Feel free to answer any of the questions!

Happy Friday loves!

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I am not going to lie, this post is happening because I am procrastinating. I have a huge test today, that I am actually a little bit nervous about, but don’t have the motivation to study for. Sometimes when I’m nervous/anxious it’s not the most productive time for me to study because I can’t concentrate. So what better way to distract then to write a post?

So it’s time for a flash back Friday!

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I was looking at old pictures and it is just amazing how my eating habits have changed. Remember when I was obsessed with oatmeal (I’m convinced it’ll make a comeback)

I made some work of arts with my oatmeal bowls in the past.

Chocolate oats topped with banana, strawberries and cinnamon puffins.

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Vanilla protein oats topped with soy chocolate pudding, banana, and of course sprinkles.

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And one of the best combinations to date.

Pumpkin oats topped with coconut butter. Seriously if you have not done this. Do it.

No really, I mean I did it multiple times. Probably in a row.

Hot chocolate oats topped with not only regular coconut butter, but chocolate coconut butter as well. And a sprinkle of granola love.

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I had some pretty epic yogurt messes too.

Strawberry Chobani topped with a mish mosh of cereals and strawberries.

Yea. I eat out of empty containers too. Why waste a dish.

Man, this makes me miss Puffins, it’s been awhile. All piled in an almost empty Chobani cup.

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And remember my obsession with my soy chocolate panini? Oh man. I need to make this again.

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Pretty sure I was a bit obsessed with putting anything I could into quesdailla form for awhile too.

Is that pumpkin in there?

It is.

Can’t decide on sweet or savory?

Mini yogurt mess and cottage cheese with Trader Joe’s pineapple salsa solves that.

Ok Ok enough already.

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But I do want to do one more flash back of probably the most random lunch I have ever made.

That would be oven roasted broccoli (and ketchup for dipping of course), carrots, Rudi’s English Muffin half topped with Artisana Cacao Bliss, other half topped with Justin’s chocolate hazlenut butter and blueberry jam.

#weirdfoodmovement

I was craving it all. I ate it all.

The End.

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Now I’m super hungry.

I hope you all have a wonderful Friday and weekend!!

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What is the weirdest food combination you’ve eaten?

Do you ever get into food ruts and eat the same thing over and over? I know I do.

Hello hello!!

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Want to hear a shocker? This is going to be short. Probably boring. And really repetitive. And I greatly apologize.

I will never regret my decision on going back to school, but I am telling you this Pharmacology class is killing me. There is just so much. And I really feel like I don’t have enough time.

This Saturday Matt and I had plans to go to a friends for her birthday/pool party/cook out. Well Matt ended up going, but I stayed home to study.

Here is what really stinks about this situation. I am finally at a point where I want to go out, social situations no longer scare me. Different foods don’t scare me. And I want to see my friends.

What stinks, is I know I need to be responsible. I know I need to study. I know I shouldn’t go. So I didn’t. Ugh. It sometimes is so hard to make the right decision.

So all day Saturday I studied. And hated every second of it. But it was what had to be done.

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What else needs to be done?

What I Ate Wednesday of course.

But this is where I warn you of the boring part. Because my meals have been quick and repetitive.

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They also have been spent at this place a lot. I need to buy stock.

Breakfast at Starbucks before class. Check.

Pick me ups at Starbucks. Check. Seeing a trend?

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But I do have something fun to show you. Quite ugly. But fun.

We all know my obsession with my soy chocolate panini.

I made quite a delicious addition that other day, which I don’t know why I didn’t think of earlier.

(warning. this is ugly)

What was my lovely addition you ask.

Peanut Butter.

So simple. Should have been done forever ago, but oh.em.gee. what a great addition.

I also didn’t use chocolate pudding in this one.

I also discovered yogurt works really well.

I was sketchy about heated yogurt, but if you can heat pudding, you can heat yogurt.

(pictures taken at a computer desk just really aren’t that great are they?)

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So what’s in this ugly lovely concoction?

-Ezekial cinnamon raisin bread

-Chobani vanilla greek yogurt

-1 tbsp PB Crave Cookie Nookie

-apple slices sprinkled with cinnamon.

Lovely.

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Another dish that hasn’t been getting old is my powercake.

I am obsessed to the max.

Not a bad thing I suppose, there could be worse things to be obsessed with.

Ugh. And nothing beats a topping of peanut butter and granola goodness.

It too quickly turns into this.

Saddest part of my breakfast.

I never look forward to this moment.

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Well my loves, I hope you are having a wonderful week.

I will continue to hate Pharmacology and pray for me I pass my next test.

I’m sure you will be hearing about it.

Edit:

I first want to say THANK YOU for all your support in my schooling and studying.

A lot of the comments have been telling me to “take a break” and “not stress out”. It actually reminded me I totally left a part out of my post I wanted to write about!

I did take time off that weekend!

I actually realized I was working my brain way too much! So Matt had a dodge ball tournament on Sunday and afterwards we had decided to have dinner out and just relax and spend time together!

It was an amazing night. I studied some during the day and the rest of the night was just him and I.

And yes. Don’t worry. I rewarded myself.

(yes he has pink vet wrap on his hand. the perks of dating a vet tech student)

Ahh. A nice cold beer. I enjoyed every last sip of it. And every moment of relaxation with the boy.

The rest of the night was seriously couch and TV. Another thing I am getting better at is learning how to balance, but thank you all for reminding me!!

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What are you recent food obsessions?