The world has gone nuts.
Vegas’ constant news-watching is taking a toll.
Is it just me, or does the world feel like it’s spinning out of control? Trump, Orlando, the potential “big one” happening in California, Brexit… instead of focusing on all the craziness, I decided to make today about the GOOD.
1. New Hair
New hair day is always my favorite day. The fabulous Kristina smokey metallic grey roots and freshened up my cut.
Soooooo glad she told me about this Joico shampoo that keeps my hair platinum (if you’re a bottle blonde you know it has a tendency to turn straw-gold!).
2. Workouts With Friends
I have been friends with this girl since we were 12 years old. We fell out of touch for about 15 years and here we are working out together! It blows my mind that 20 years later we both live across the country, and we both love to lift.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BG8KOwNGjXE/
3. Drinks and Padres Wins
Vegas and I went to the game Sunday with a friend and went out after to celebrate the Padres win over the Nationals. That’s baseball, for those that may not know (insert look for horror).
The restaurant, Rustic Root, has an awesome rooftop patio and an even better cocktail program. My drink was a Palabra Final: mezcal, green chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, lime juice, and a brandied cherry.
4. Apples
I don’t know why I haven’t had an apple in so long. I had one this week with a protein coconut dip and was quite happy with the decision. That dip gets two thumbs up too.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BG7xaqlGjeb/
5. Others Trying My Recipe!
Heather made my healthy Carrot Cake Protein Parfait and gave it a glowing review. I was completed flattered. Check out her take on my recipe here. Her pics are way better too… can someone please volunteer to take food pics for me???
6. Quotes
There are a couple this week I’ve loved:
7. SoCal Life
Vegas and I went to a concert Wednesday night. This was the backdrop. #sorryimnotsorry
8. Yogurt Bowls
Lately I’ve been loving midday Greek yogurt snacks. Yesterday’s was mixed with coconut flour, chia, cinnamon, my sugar-free blueberry sauce, grapefruit, and walnuts. It’s what happens when you want a little bit of everything and you’re procrastinating with work.
9. Smashed Beet and Fried Avocado Toast
Once again, Lindsay has proven she’s a genius. I spend 54.3% of my day figuring out how to convince her to be my live-in chef. In the meantime, I’ll be making this avocado toast deliciousness.
10. Kabocha
I just roasted a GIANT one… and ate about half with my fingers while standing over the stove.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BHBcf6cBorL/
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I’m looking forward to the first weekend in a LONG time we have nothing to do. YAY!
What quotes have you loved this week?
What’s your favorite yogurt topping?
I love this post! It’s a perfect way to end the week on a positive foot, and thank you for sharing my photo of your recipe! 🙂 I really did love it and have been wanting to try it. PS: I love your hair! It looks great on you! 🙂 That’s also too cool about your friend that lifts with you; I never see anyone I went to school with anymore and have nothing in common with any of them either.
I’ve still got to try that blueberry sauce recipe by you too, on the list! 🙂
Thank you so all counts! The hair makes me smile. So does my friend – it’s so random because neither of us were into fitness back in the day!
The world is going crazy. Even though I live in Australia, I was eligible to vote in the UK EU referendum… I am dumbfounded with the result, angry and afraid. I didn’t think this would happen… It’s a very sad day.
Well I hope the weekend goes upwards from here! Love your hair btw – you always seem to get it spot on!
It sounds like the younger people thought it would never happen so they didn’t vote… hope that doesn’t happen in the US Presidential election!
YES to this!!! The world may have gone insane but we have good hair, amazing food, the love of friends and family and alcohol!!! Cheers!!! Have a great weekend 🙂
I love your hair (as always). You are having so much fun with it, and it looks awesome! I was talking to one of my clients yesterday about the state of the world, and she is optimistic about the state of politics because for once, people are starting to take action. I don’t disagree that people are talking, but I don’t necessarily trust what they are saying.
I agree that the conversation is a good thing… I just hope the outcome is good too!
Love your new hair! And that avo toast looks amazing!!!
Brexit, wtf? The world has seriously gone cray cray. I do love your hair though!
It just makes me so mad… and sad for the world.
I honestly never thought Brexit would happen. The news broke just before 4am and I was in a salsa club (where 90% of the people were not British, I shoud add) and the mood just dropped. It’s a horrible time for me to be in London! It’s so scary because I equate Brexit with Trump…. “It’s fine, people aren’t THAT stupid to vote for this”. Well, shit. He is coming.
I thought of you when I heard! I keep hoping Parliament can do something… anything…
Your hair is glistening :O
And girl…an apple a day!
Apples dipped in yogurt is one of my favorite snacks!
be a pineapple… because you can be a prick and pretty at the same time. LOL! and love the hair and yes, I will move in as long as you help train me in the gym to get my ass (muscles) back. Deal?
HAHAHAHA! I think Vegas would say I can be a bit prickly at times. Shhhhh…
And yes, it’s a deal. Bring your balls. Kiwi can come too. 😉
lately, my yogurt has been receiving a handful of raspberries and pistachios 🙂 have i told you how much i love your new hair color?
Kabocha? Hmmm….have never heard of this before! As for yogurt….I just get plain greek yogurt, freeze it for about 20~30 minutes and add in some dark chocolate chips. It’s my go to dessert 😉
Really?! It’s my favorite. It’s like if butternut and acorn squash had a baby. 🙂
I am trying to focus on the little things that are making me happy too. New hair and great friends always do the trick. Have a great weekend
Love the hair! My favorite Greek yogurt toppings are fresh berries, sliced almonds and coconut flakes. And that beet and avocado toast looks amazing!
Thank you! Coconut makes such a great Greek topping – I need to buy more this week.
P.S. I tried that avocado recipe and it was AMAZING!
Thank you for doing a post on the positives. I need that after all the news lately. It was refreshing to hear about happy things. I love the hair. Also, I don’t know if shampoo has an expiration date but I have a bottle for platinum blondes I’m no longer using….
I will happily take your food pics if you ply me with booze. When can my bedroom be ready? You’ll have to get a crib of course for the baby. 🙂
I’ll take your shampoo! Will you deliver in person??? I have booze and your room will be ready Saturday. Vegas will watch the baby.
Perfect. I will see you soon. 🙂
Working out with friends is the best:))
Your hair is fabulous, and I have pretty much stopped watching TV and gone straight to NetFlix because the news is so much
OMG – currently on an OITNB bender.
I love this!! I think it’s great to focus on the good when we are surrounded by negative. I love your hair! The color is really pretty. Baseball is my favorite sport! I’m a Yankees fan!! But I love going to any game. Th e atmosphere at a ballpark is so fun! I really love the palm trees!
Thank you so much for the kind comment! Anddddd… we’re going to all 3 games in the Padres Yankees series this weekend. They’ll probably kill the Padres, but whatever. 😉
YOU keep the hair exciting! I’m so boring with my hair. 😀 Although I got it cut this week, and I thought it was a bit too short, but I’m going to be thankful anyways! And KABOCHA is amazing! I had it once in December, and well, let’s just say I ate most of what was out there for everybody else. A little piggish. And being friends with someone forever is such a gift! I’m thankful for all the people God has brought into my life since I was little. I need to try one of your recipes SOON! Maybe tomorrow!
I do my best. 🙂 I have always gotten it colored, but something happened this year and I decided to really brand out. It’s bee crazy fun, and the most surprising part s all the compliments I get from women that are 70+!
And I’d be totally honored if you tried one of my crazy creations. 🙂