Packages and Peanut Butter

I was having a pretty "Blah" day today and it was immediately brightened when I checked the mail and found this little surprise stuffed among all the junk mail:

What is it you ask?!...Well, I KNEW what it was, so I tore it open and first pulled out this beautiful card:

Still wondering what it is?! Wellll, CHECK IT OUT:

Thats right boys and girls, it was my "ohsheglows" hoodie that I won in Angela's contest. I was so excited that I just had to try it on right away (and get the roomie to snap a pic).

Represent! P.S. theres Boo-Tay shot #2 for ya Mica! haha.

I guess I could also update 'cha with some eats as well. Last night I just COULD NOT decide what I wanted to eat so I just whipped up an old fave:

Annie's Mac and Cheese with Peas.

I had the ol stand by lunch today as well. I was craving sweet, and we all know that peanut butter (especially Mighty Maple) always hits the spot when it comes to a sweet tooth ;). Here is my usual Close-Up/Break-Down:

• Honey Wheat Bread
• Mighty Maple Peanut Butter
• 1/2 Nanner
• A Few Raisins
• Cinnamon
• Blackberry Preserves
• Grilled to Perfection on the Georgie Grill

I also had some Pineapple Fat Free Yogurt on the side, with blueberry and Bran Flakes mixed in:

Now I am sitting here enjoying a nice cup-o-joe before work. Just look how cute this coffee is:

Its called "Moon Doggie" coffee, and this flavor is Butter Rum (but they have ALL kinds of different flavors). My roommates mom is a big animal rights advocate and the money from the coffee purchases goes toward fund raising for animal rights groups. If your interested you can visit www.moondoggiecoffee.com for more information and to place any orders. Its really great coffee for a really great cause!

Now, I must be off to work! See ya lata! <3 Ems.

Gettin Old...

Ok, maybe not that old. But at 7:47 tonight I will offically be 23 years old! Am I the only one that does not feel like they act their age?!

This morning I was thinking back on this past year and what my birthday last year was like. So much has changed and I have had so many AMAZING experiences this year. I feel like I have really grown in my recovery since last year at this time, and have become a stronger more independent women. I still struggle and have bad days, but I am proud of how far I have come and how strong it has made me. I look back on the time when I was furthest into my ED and all I see is a scared little girl. I do not want to be that girl ever again. I want to be the strong women that I am working towards now. I AM A FIGHTER! so come on put up your dukes!

So my birthday breakfast this morning was of course french toast....because what else is better for a birthday morning brekkie?!

and a GINORMOUS cup of coffee in my HUGE-O coffee mug that I got in San Francisco. yes, I am such a tourist :)

And now I am off to shower and go birthday shoppin' and lunchin' with mi madre!

Have a great day lovelies! <3 Ems

Random Things About Me and Eats!

So I was pretty excited when I saw that the wonderful Mrs. Lesley had tagged me in her blog! I have really enjoyed reading these things on the other blogs, its so fun to get to know those little random facts about everyone...so here goes my 10 random facts about myself.

1. I am the oldest of 4 girls. Yes, my dad is the only male in a household of 5 women.
2. I only get out of bed when the clock reads an even number. weird, i know...I think odd numbers are unlucky.
3. Despite my odd numbers are unlucky theory, my favorite number is 11.
4. I LOVE all veggies. Especially broccoli.
5. I hardly EVER watch T.V. My biggest form of entertainment is the computer.
6. I MUST have a cup of coffee every morning, or my day just does not start off well.
7. I sing REALLY loud in my car when I'm driving.
8. My roommate is my 30 year old cousin. Yes, I am from Tennessee
9. My dream destination would be Australia. And I hope to go there one day.
10. My two favorite spices are pepper and cinnamon, and I keep them on my dinning room table at all times, because I add them to most anything. My favorite condiment is spicy mustard.

Ok, Im sure you are bored to DEATH now! haha. Moving on....today was a mother/daughter day. And by this I do mean a "con my mom into buying groceries that I cant afford day" She recently had a little bit of a health scare, so she enlisted me to help her grocery shop for some healthy items, and I couldnt help but pick up a few things for myself as well ;)

After doing a little bit of grocery shopping with mi madre, I did a little shopping of my own...for my SECRET VALENTINE!!! Im so excited to send it now, that is on the agenda for tomorrow for sure. While I was valentines shopping I also saw something that I just HAD to get for me. These little disposable plates at TARGET, they are valentines AND owls...two of my favorite things.

For breakfast this morning I had my go-to breakfast of toast with strawberry and apricot preserves and 1/2 cup cottage cheese...and of course coffee!

Notice the cinnamon on the table, see I TOLD you!

Oh yeah, and did I mention that I think I'm probably about 5 years old because I buy zoo-pals utensils. Look at my "coffee stirrer"

Its totally a pink flamingo! you KNOW your jealous :)

I had lunch with my mom at Jason's Deli, where I had the turkey slimwich and a side of fruit...didnt get a pic, sorry gals! Then for dinner I made up a CRAZY concoction that pretty much consisted of me throwing anything in the fridge that looked good into some mac and cheese. I had the bottom of the bag of some spinach that I needed to use up so I sauteed that with some mushrooms and added that (with a spoonful of peas) to the macaroni. It was OK, interesting for sure...and fun to make! haha

In other news, I did make it to the gym today, but my roommate and I just received this on the doorstep today...

Ok, the commercials make this thing look easy...but it is HARD! I think my heart was about a minute away from straight EXPLODING after trying the do the leg lifts! haha. I'll let you girls know how it works once we get a little more into it. Today was kind of just a fun test day.

Ok this post turned out to be very very random! I hope everyone had a great day...Oh yeah, and THEY CALLED ME ABOUT THE JOB and I go back on Monday for a second interview. woo hoo :)

I guess all the prayers and finger-crossings did the job. Thanks girls. I love you guys tons and tons. <3333

Free Stuffs!!

"Each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons." ~Ruth Ann Schabacker

When I woke up this morning I had two exciting things in the mail. One of them being my transcripts that I have been waiting for so that I can apply for my teaching licence. AND this:

Dont you just loooove free food?! I cant wait to try it, maybe for breakfast tomorrow?? I think I have pretty much worn-out my cottage cheese and toast breakfast...but i did have it one more time this morning!

AND while we are on the topic of breakfast, my roommate received this little ol' thing for christmas and we just now got it all set up:

It is one of those coffee machines that makes coffee one cup at a time! And not only does it make coffee it makes hot chocolate, cappuccino, green tea...the possibilities are endless!! haha Im excited to use it! I hope our old coffee pot doesnt get his feelings hurt...he looks a little sad sitting beside the "new" coffee maker! haha.

Boy, do we LOVE our coffee! Well, im off to the old college grounds to apply for my Tennessee teaching licence! I hope everyone has a wonderful morning! Talk to ya lata!