What I'm Digging This Week
Happy Friday friends! Though it's a rainy miserable one today, I can't help but be skipping along since it's almost the weekend. Last night I went to the eye doctor to get my eyes dilated. Has anyone gotten this done before? I have to say (I know I'm kind of a baby about these kinds of things), but it was pretty miserable. Everything was super blurry and all the lights looked like fireworks. Good thing I didn't drive there or I wouldn't have made it home. So I ended up laying around without cooking or blogging last night. So instead of yummy recipes or restaurant roundups, today I'm bringing you a few things that I'm digging this week!
My favorite on-the-go breakfast. I started drinking smoothies a couple of months ago and absolutely love them in the morning. In my usual mix is almond milk, a piece of fruit (usually a pear or banana), a few scoops of canned pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla extract and if I work out in the morning, some vanilla protein powder. Oh and just last week I turned my smoothie into a green monster by adding a handful of baby spinach! Yum!
Parenthood. I finally caught up on like 5 episodes this week and I somehow forgot that this was my favorite show in the Fall. Shaun doesn't watch it so it can be tough to keep up with it, but I'm vowing never to let it spiral out of control again. I must make time each week for this wonderful show!! Anyone else watching?
Deborah Lippmann Dark Side of the Moon. I have my nails painted with this gorgeous color this week and am loving it. Though this brand can be pricey, the quality and color are tops.
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AMC's Best Picture Showcase. Shaun and I are going tomorrow to catch up on our Oscar films! I've wanted to do this every year and never went for it, but this year we are going all out. The day starts at 11:00 with Winter's Bone, followed by Black Swan, Inception, The Social Network and The King's Speech (the latter of which we already saw, so we will probably skip out on that one). On Sunday I'll be watching the Oscars with my mom and am already devising some fun eats for us...any suggestions?
The Hunger Games series. I was very hesitant to try these books out. When my sister Christine told me about the description, I looked at her and said...why would you think I would like that? But as she is usually spot on with all things pop culture, this series has not disappointed! I have loved every moment of it, though if I might, Mockingjay has been leaving a lot to be desired. I'm about 2/3 of the way through it and am hoping for some serious pick up soon!
Aruba. It never gets old. I always reach a point in the winter when I approach the end of my tolerance for cold, dreary weather. I'm almost there and dreaming of my favorite family vacation spot, and home of my 2008 wedding.
Oh and while we're on the Aruba matter, I could really go for one of these for breakfast today...
Followed immediately by a slice of this.
I guess I'll have to settle for rain and the impending weekend instead, with hopes of a cupcake at some point :)
So what do you think? What are you digging this week?
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Driving after dilating would definitely be a bad idea!
I've never seen Parenthood...but I think I'll check it out later on Hulu---I need something new to watch.
Happy weekend!
I hate going to the eye doctor. Last time the doctor got so mad at me because I kept blinking when he tried putting drops in my eyes! Happy weekend:-)
How did I spend a week in Aruba and miss that amazing sandwich?? The smoothie looks so good by the way!
hold the phone, you got married in aruba?! that is awesome. i went there on a cruise my senior year of high school and loved it! we were getting that pouring rain at 4:30 this morning and then when i woke up at 8 there's several inches of snow on the ground! yuck. also, getting your eyes dialated is THE WORST! ok that's it. OH, happy weekend :)
It's snowing here -- my green monster smoothie was followed up by lots of tea to keep me warm. I'm secretly happy about the snow, though. Don't tell the other grumpy mainers, though! Although, Aruba sounds nice, any time! What a lovely wedding spot!!
I've been wondering about that book the Hunger Games. I'm reading "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" series right now. I'm lovin' that!!
I just posted my favorites yesterday and I'm OBSESSED with Coconut!! Coconut water and cookies!
I have never tried a smoothie for breakfast, but I am definitely willing to have a new experience. I keep hearing about amazing breakfast smoothies, but I can't seem to part with my hot chocolate and Eggos tradition that I have had going for, oh, about three years now.
I'm about the most boring food-eater EVER.
Let's try to change this, shall we?
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I was totally reluctant to read the Hunger Games series too - but I did, and now they are my go-to audiobook long run companion! I'm halfway through the second book - so let me know how you feel about Mockinjay when you are done!
Uh oh! Hunger games! I was obsessed with the first one but a friend instructed me not to read any further or I'd throw my book out the window!
Aruba sounds so nice right now! It's cold here this week so I've been digging lots of soup (vegan red lentil) and roasted veggies (sweet potatoes and broccoli). And my favorite Stash white tea with mint. Anything to help me stay warm!
OOOOOH to that breakfast sammie. yumyumyum!
and I'm such an OPI girl when it comes to polish. does that brand stay on as well?
Love a walk in pictures down ur memory lane... Very relaxing before I plunge into weekend cooking for various family members who wander in...
You and I love many of the same things...like smoothies, red velvet (new obsession), and Parenthood! It doesn't seem to be as popular as some other shows, but I think it's so good.
One fact that I'm proud of: there's a set of mugs from Target that I've seen them drink from on the show, and I actually have that same design! (I have the bowls though, not the mugs):
http://www.target.com/American-Simplicity-Stoneware-Mug-Set/dp/B003NU83K8/ref=sc_pd_gwvub_2_title
Stine, I am so not surprised that we love many of the same things! Love the stoneware design! :)
That polish color is gorgeous!!! Happy weekend! :)
Getting your eyes dilated is the worst. Your pictures of Aruba make it look super relaxing and fun and the breakfast sandwich looks ah-mazing. =)
Love love love the Hunger Games!! Mockingjay was definitely an "eh" book - but overall I was happy with the way it was all wrapped up! I also let Parenthood fall to the back of my list, in reality, I have had no time to watch any television but I am hoping to make some more time soon!
After seeing smoothies pop up all of the place, I think I may have to invest in a blender to try it out!!
I love Parenthood and all the Hunger Games books! probably we should just be bffs haha