I've really had a variety of foods lately. So this WIAW is more like a What I Ate Week! On Saturday I went to my most favorite place in the world - Noodles & Company! However, I haven't been there since I started eating healthy, and my usual buttered noodles honestly didn't sound that good. … [Read more...] about WIAW and a New Recipe!
Another Win and OOTD #2!
It was tough, but my team came from behind and won the basketball tournament! It was a long day but not nearly as long as the last tournament. We won our first game. Not very interesting. Lost the second game, and won the third. Since we had the second best record, we still made it to the … [Read more...] about Another Win and OOTD #2!
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!
I WON A 5K! go me... :) Today was a beautiful day for a race. Sun shining, a little wind. I know you're all wondering what my time was!!! 23:08. Not bad for running in the snow! I took first in women. What did I win?! A membership to the gym... a coincidence because I just joined a … [Read more...] about Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!
WIAW and OOTD #1!
I'm very excited to bring you my first What I Ate Wednesday and Outfit of the Day! Let's start with my outfit. Since there was a home game today I had to "dress up". Here's what I wore: Dress: Delia's Jacket: Gliks pearls and navy blue nylons I just got this jacket last weekend for $15! … [Read more...] about WIAW and OOTD #1!
Chicken Pot Pie
I was pleasantly surprised to wake up this morning to a snow day! It must've snowed a foot last night! I made some whole wheat waffles with Greek yogurt, honey, and a little syrup for breakfast. Yum! I went to the gym and did this workout from Iowa Girl Eats. I think it's good prep for my … [Read more...] about Chicken Pot Pie
Marvelous in My Monday
DID THAT JUST HAPPEN. oommmgggg. As I finished writing this whole post, IT ALL ERASED. Take a deep breath........ laugh about it. It's not the end of the world. Thanks to Katie for hosting this Marvelous in My Monday! It's a coincidence that happened because this post was based on how blessed … [Read more...] about Marvelous in My Monday
Not the Best Week
I have the winter blues. I get it every year. I just feel like exploding. I hate school so much. Middle school is so stupid. I'm honestly considering homeschooling myself. I can't stand the immaturity. All that aside, I had one of my last long weeks. I can't wait to be done and have time AT … [Read more...] about Not the Best Week
Keeping Faith by Jodi Picoult
This was the first book I've ever read by Jodi Picoult. It's about a woman, Mariah, who finds her husband cheating on her and her seven-year-old daughter Faith who starts seeing God and performing miracles. Soon the press is involved and now it's a custody battle. I really enjoyed reading this … [Read more...] about Keeping Faith by Jodi Picoult
Freedom is Almost Here
It's been a very long week. I haven't posted for awhile! Let's start with last weekend. Basketball tournament ALL day Saturday. 8:00 am game, we lost. Lose again and we go home. But not my team! We decided to win FOUR more games and get in the championship game. We lost that, so we got second … [Read more...] about Freedom is Almost Here
Progresso Vegetable Classics Minestrone
Since my mom was crabby tonight, we did not end up making dinner. I still had a soup craving, however, so I made Progresso Vegetable Classics Minestrone. I like that it is vegetarian. I used the stovetop and it took about 10 minutes on a low-medium setting. Finally time to eat! I thought it was … [Read more...] about Progresso Vegetable Classics Minestrone
2nd place!
It's Snowcoming week at school. What is Snowcoming, you ask? Just like Homecoming in the fall, but in the winter! My school has dress up days and today was nerd day. Being the math geek that I am, I wore this Why am I 2nd place? I got 2nd in the school spelling bee! Every single year I got … [Read more...] about 2nd place!
And so it begins…
I ran the first 5 mile run of my half marathon training. It was great. The scenery on the boardwalk was breathtaking. Words can't describe how good I feel. I'm sure all the other runners know the feeling of finishing a long run! The whole rest of the day you feel good. And since it's drizzling, my … [Read more...] about And so it begins…
