I realize that when it comes to my blogging, it goes in spurts. But for some reason, I decided to scroll through some old posts last night and it sparked something. I miss writing here, I just wish I had more time... But don't we all?!
This past year I wrote a column in my university's student run newspaper which focused on all things food and nutrition. I really liked the experience so I'd like to carry that idea over here, but cover a broader range of topics for people of all ages, not just students.
Finals wrap up next week so soon I will have more time. (Hooray!!) I have lots of ideas, so stay tuned!! And please, if you have any food- or nutrition-related comments or questions, feel free to leave them below, or send them in a message on Facebook. Who knows, maybe your question will be the focus of a future post!?
Have a great weekend, everybody!
Another lapse in blogging. I really need to get a routine down because I truly enjoy creating this, even if I'm lacking in the audience department.
Since my last post, I have made a big change and decided to adopt a vegetarian diet. I don't even remember what made me make the switch, I think I was curious and just started researching it. I'll be honest, though-- at first it wasn't even for the animals. It was for me. (And that's okay.) I don't want to be one of those types of people who sits and preaches, telling everyone else they should become a vegetarian too. Instead I will be happy to answer any questions and of course, share recipes! If you are curious, I can point you in the direction of some helpful resources --> Look {here} and {here}.
In other news, David and I went to see Nick Offerman last weekend. As in thee Ron Swanson. (Parks and Recreation, anyone?) His whole act was based on his "10 Tips for a Prosperous Life." It was a great show and one of his tips really got me thinking. The tip was to get a hobby. Pretty simple, right? But as he pointed out, we are so wrapped up in our busy lives and especially our technological devices, that many of us forget to do the things we love. He really said it best, "If you play 'Draw Something,' f*!#ing draw something." Pardon his French. One of my biggest hobbies, that too often gets put on the back burner, is art. Art of all kinds, but mainly photography and a little painting. A few years ago I bought a really nice digital SLR camera, or as I like to call it, my "big" camera. It takes great photos but unfortunately, most of the time it sits in it's carrying case collecting dust. But when I heard Offerman poking fun at the fact that so many of us live our lives through our Smartphones I decided I really want to change that. So stay tuned because I will be sharing some photos!
What kinds of hobbies do you have? Do you "practice" them frequently or do they often get pushed aside?
Have a great week everybody!!
Apparently I'm a terrible blogger. I've gone months without a word but it's time to get back at it!
David's a teacher and last night a bunch of his colleages and several of their spouses got together for Labor Day, one last summer hoorah! It was actually one of the wives there that I was talking to that "re-inspired" me to get back to this blog. I'm hoping to really stick to it this time.
Overall, David and I had a really nice summer. I can't say that it was necessarily a quiet, relaxing one, but it was fun. I started out with two weeks of break while he finished his last two weeks of his school year. Once he was done, I started my summer Chemistry class. That certainly kept me busy! But we found time for a trip to St. Louis, a couple camping trips and a few baseball games. We stayed active with an Ultimate Frisbee team and rewarded ourselves with free pitchers of beer.
It was a hot summer too! Wisconsin had record temps and weeks without rain. Our usual green grass was was crisp and brown. It was not a pretty sight, but slowly things have turned around!
Anyways, that was our summer in a nutshell. Now I'm already back in school and we have our second half marathon coming up in three short weeks! I haven't been as good about training, I think because now that I've done one I know what to expect and I'm not as worried. As long as I beat my time I'll be happy :)
I've mentioned before how healthy living has become such a big priority of my life. It's not that I want to be the skinniest (hate that word) person out there, I just want to feel good. I want to wake up with energy and have it last throughout the day so I'm able to get the things done I not only need to, but want to accomplish. Now, Rome wasn't built in a day, so I have to look at the changes I want to make as baby steps.
Back before my hiatus, I wrote how I went without added sugar for two weeks. I'd like to work on that again at some point but I first I think I want to work on my veggie intake. I was never a veggie lover growing up. But slowly, I'm finding more and more that I really do like. Over the summer we participated in a CSA which forced me to find new recipes for these vegetables that I had never tried, sometimes never even heard of. One of my favorites was kohlrabi. I made the most delicious vegetarian stir-fry... sooo good!! So now that I have more ways to incorporate vegetables I want to work on the regular intake of them. My challenge for the next month is to get the recommended 4 1/2 cups of fruits and vegetables (2 cups fruit, 2 1/2 cups veggies) for women my age. Every day. Feel free to take the challenge with me, or just cheer me on!
Well I think this post is long enough...Until next time!
