Lately I’ve taken a laid-back approach to life, mostly (and only) because I can. I’m currently in-between projects at work, meaning that I essentially have nothing to do while I wait for my next project. I finally feel like I’m getting some time to myself. With the end of the bustling holidays and people-overload, a little lonesome time at home is exactly what the doctor ordered. Speaking of doctors, I finally kicked the cold/flu out of my system. Yesssss I can breathe again!
Lately, my meals have been simple yet satisfying. After weeks of eating waffles for breakfast, I finally re-introduced steamy oatmeal back into my life. Confession: the only reason I didn’t make a waffle today was because I was all out of flax seed! Blessing in disguise?
My lunches have been a mixture of take-out and homemade. I was overtaken by a rare red meat craving yesterday after my chiropractor appointment, so I made a pitstop to Protein Bar where I picked up this burrito filled with quinoa + cheddar cheese + black beans + organic steak.
I also ordered a raw juice (spinach + kale + pineapple + cilantro + ice) as well as a chicken & spinach pesto quinoa bowl for my parents.
Today’s lunch was a bit different but equally delicious (and tasty!):
(grilled cheese with avocado, mustard, cheese, spinach, and tomatoes on sprouted flax bread)
As usual, dessert has been my favorite part of any and every meal.
This little bad boy looks naughty but is actually sinfully healthy and decadent. Topped with vegan coconut vanilla bean whipped cream!
(see the tiny back vanilla bean specks in the whipped cream?)
I used this amazing (vegan!) recipe - my entire family loved the pie! Confession: I replaced dinner with two slices of this chocolatey heaven last night…oops
Lately, I’ve been taking full advantage of this temporary “free time” to actually visit all the doctors I’ve been avoiding for way too long.
Thanks, dentist! I needed a new toothbrush.
Lately, I’ve savored every single moment with this beautiful bundle of love:
My heart is full but my (minor) cat allergy hates me.
(sunny cat brings sunshine into my life)
Lately, I’ve enjoyed actually being home to receive packages!
(gifts for parents)
(pvBody outfit which I actually wasn’t a fan of this month)
Lately, I’ve had time to update my closet. Out with the old, in with the new!
Victoria’s Secret Semi-Annual Sale (round 2 in less than a week :/ ) + old, fugly, ripped pajamas = a ton of brand new sleepwear for dirt cheap! I never understood the obsession with VS pajamas and clothing in general but now I totally get it. It’s like wearing a cloud on your body!
Lately, I’ve just been plain cozy. Too bad this is short-lived…
What have you been up to lately?
Who has taken advantage of the Victoria’s Secret Semi-Annual Sale? Go go go now!
♥ Irina
i am so jealous that you get some of this time but I am glad you get it. enjoy it while you can
Yes, I’m trying to enjoy every minute! It’s so short-lived…
How come the best time to relax is always during the work week, rather than when we’re meant to relax (weekends, holidays)?? Haha. I always want to just unwind and relax on weekday nights, and not worry about homework and such. I can actually get quite bored on the weekends
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Haha right? One of the paradoxes of life I guess… I get super lazy during the weekends! I swear I’m more productive when I have a ton of work to do.
I am so happy to see that you have had this time to enjoy the peace and quiet of life. Also jealous you got to go to the VS sale! I love cleaning out my closet and then filling it again with new stuff! Have a great weekend girl! I cannot wait to see the frames! I am enjoying a last two days at home before it is time to go back to school
Thanks! It’s nice to have some free time to unwind before the madness of my next project. Oh man I can’t believe it’s already time to go back to school! Good thing you love school…I’m sure you’re ready to go back
Oh man, all of that food looks SO good! That wrap sounds crazy protein packed…steak AND quinoa AND black beans? Nice! The pie also looks incredible. Yummmm.
Haha oh my gosh you’re so right…I didn’t even realize how much protein I consumed with that burrito! I guess that’s why they call it Protein Bar huh.
A little bit of downtime is always a good thing, especially after the craziness of the holidays. Things have been pretty quiet for me around here as well, and I find that’s usually the case around this time of year. With Christmas gone, it seems like people are just kind of waiting for winter to be over and Spring to come – at least I know that’s the case for me. I think I need to go on vacation to someplace warm and sunny
I completely agree. And while I miss the holidays, I’m glad that nothing is really looming in the near future. The only thing I’m eagerly awaiting is Spring! You should definitely escape to somewhere warm! What’s a better excuse to do so than snow and freezing temps?
Sounds like you are enjoying your down time.
I so need to try Protein Bar- the locations are a little out of my normal commute, but everything I see from there looks delicious!
What a pretty cat too!
You definitely need to try Protein Bar! I adore their salads and raw juices.
Yay for finally kicking that cold/flu!!! It’s amazing how much we take for granted feeling just normal and having an appetite, no?
What is pvBody? Whatever it is, the packaging looks super enticing!!! Those slippers look so enticing, too – I need to get myself a pair of those, too.
As per usual, your food pictures look AMAZING, especially that chocolate pie. Why doesn’t my food ever look as fabulous as yours does? =D
Oh I always scold myself for taking my health for granted whenever I’m sick! We’re all guilty of it at some point :/
pvBody is a service where you pay a monthly fee and they send you a workout top and bottom every month based on a quiz you take online to determine the type of clothes to send. I was excited about it at first but I’m very disappointed with the service (they never gave me my discount) and cancelled my subscription after 2 months. Other people have had more success though. You can check out more info here: http://www.pvbody.com/