I love April because it’s my birth month! Though my birthday isn’t until April 27, the whole month just feels more fun. 😀
Of course March was pretty fun, too…
- We went to the Florida Strawberry Festival
- We bought a Vitamix!
- We won the Wicked lottery
- Our friends Dru and Carrie got married
Strawberry Shortcake
Yummy recipes from March included:
- Peanut butter protein bars (Make these!)
- Kale and sweet potato fritatta
- Peanut butter cup smoothie
- Oatmeal pancakes
Oatmeal Pancakes
And, last but not least, some sweaty workouts from the month of March:
- 30 minute treadmill workout (Seriously intense!)
- 25 minute incline walking/running workout
- Express weights workout
Here’s to another fun month on PBF! And, as always, thanks so much for sharing this journey with me. 😀
Lunch
Lunch today was a special one since I got out of the office for a bit. Unfortunately the lunch was to celebrate one of my coworkers’ last day with the company (she accepted a position with another company) and I’ll be sad to see her go!
A small group of us headed to Dexter’s in Thornton Park for salads and sandwiches.
I ordered a veggie sandwich on whole wheat bread with lots of smoked gouda cheese and dijon mustard.
Veggie Sandwich
It was fantastic and I inhaled every last bite. Just what I needed to fuel me through the last few hours of work!
Back to the grind…
Question of the Afternoon
- What is one thing you’re looking forward to this weekend?
I’m so happy that Ryan and I have no real commitments this weekend! We’re free as a bird and hope to use this time to possibly visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal tomorrow. I love going into the weekend with no real obligations on my plate.
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I love April for the same reason!
I’m looking forward to seeing some blog friends that will be in town for the half marathon on Saturday!! And I’m looking forward to WALKING the 13.1 miles…I feel like it will be a totally different experience from running them!
that’s crazy! WWHP sounds fun~I’m excited that today is the anniversary of me and my fiance being together for 3 years. 😀 praise God! so I guess today and tomorrow and pretty much filled with cool stuff. have a great day!!
J to the EALOUS!!! I want to see the Harry Potter exhibit so badly!
Have fun!
Ah, a fellow Taurus! My birthday is at the end of the month too! Happy April!
Happy birthday month:)
Im excited to go out to dinner for restaurant week and for my sister’s bday party!
I also love weekends that I’m FREEEEE as a bird! Have fun in HP world… not going to lie… a little jealous!!!! 🙂
Its my birthday month too! Happy birthday to the both of us!
This weekend calls for some spring cleaning! (my husband works all weekend)
My boyfriend and I are going to a disco party this weekend (fundraiser for the place I work)! I’m really excited to boogy down with him and my coworkers. Other than that, I’m looking forward to having free time to do NOTHING! Woooot! 🙂 Enjoy your weekend!
I am so excited for this weekend because for the first time in several months, I am not working a 15 hour day on Saturday! That means a lazy morning/early afternoon at home with the hubby! CAN’T WAIT!
AAAAAAH it is lunchtime on the west coast, and I’m starving. Seriously, to the point where I want to bite that delicious looking sandwich off my screen…
Yay for free weekends!! Those are always nice.
We’re relatively free as well. I have my run group, and afterwards we’re going to a German bakery with friends. *drool*
OK seriously, I need to find lunch.
My fiance has been out of town for three weeks and will be home when I get home from work today!! YAYYY!!
That sandwich seriously looks absolutely mouth watering amazing deliciousness! AHH!! I want it!
I am going to a youth event this weekend so I get to see some friends from summer camp that I don’t get to see very much! ( YAY!)
Yay for birth months! Mine is in August and I think celebrating for the full month is an excellent idea. This weekend I’m looking forward to catching up with some friends. One of my besties and I are going out for drinks tonight and I haven’t seen her in ages! I hope you enjoy the rest of your afternoon Julie!
Happy birthday month! That sandwich looks phenomenal- YUM!
I’m looking forward to sunshine instead of rain this weekend!
I love weekends like that too!! I pretty much in the same boat this weekend. 🙂 My bf and I are gonna go pick up his motorcycle from storage at my mom’s, and take it for a ride. Gonna be nice out! Annnd I’m gonna shop for new running gear. So excited.
I hope you go to the Wizarding World so you can let us know what you think! My fiance and I are hoping to get there at some point on our honeymoon this summer =) He’s a hard core Disney fan, but I’m getting him into the Harry books slowly but surely. Fingers crossed!
Thankfully we don’t have much going on — should make for a relaxing weekend!
I’m excited to see my sister who is coming to visit! Lots of girl talk, good food, and movies will be in order. Hopefully Chicago whether will decide to improve for her. Chi town can’t seem to decide what season it wants to be!
Plan-free weekends are a blessing, most definitely. That sandwich looks delicious! I think my hubs and I are going to take a ride out to the beach tomorrow. After the horrible weather we’ve had this week, a day at New Smyrna is just what the doctor ordered 🙂
Side note: is your company looking for any new hires? I have an Editor friend who is looking to change her current job situation right now…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY month!! 😀
I’m looking forward to shopping this weekend!! I’m hitting a big mall, an it’s been WAY too long (er…2 weeks…!) since I got some retail therapy!! 😛
Mmm I love Gouda! Your lunch looks amazing!
I LOVE your March recap – I enjoyed every post, as usual 😉
Enjoy your Friday!
April is my birthday month too! I’m April 11th though.
Cheers to a great April! 😀
Happy birth month – celebrate as long as you can! The WWHP is INCREDIBLE! We made the trip there in February and it was amazing. Go straight there when it opens to avoid the lines 😉 Happy weekend!
Dexter’s is the best! I’ve only been there once – for the blogger meetup last year – and have been meaning to go back ever since!
That sandwich looks AWESOME!
I’m looking forward to relaxing this weekend! 😀
I’m an April baby too! Isn’t it just the best month evaaaaar? Though at least with mine being April 11th it’s a little bit closer around the bend 😀
I plan to relax as much as possible because next week is going to be a whirlwind!
Love me some Dexter’s. Their crab cakes are my favorite — and their mimosas!
Have a fun weekend — it’s supposed to be beautiful.
If you go to Harry Potter world, please post!!! I’m obsessed but haven’t made it down yet! A co-worker left today to go!
I hope you have a great birthday month! You’re so positive and uplifting. I’m a new follower and just adore your blog!
i love this little recap- and YAY for birthday month!!!! hmm im looking forward to good weather.. hopefully!!!
Ah Im so jealous you might be going to Universal and the Harry Potter exhibit! I want to go so bad!!!
This weekend I have my first bridal gown fitting…. good thing seeing as my wedding is only 38 days away!
My brother is home from college, so I’m excited to be spending time with him 🙂
Happy birthday month! I’m looking to a relaxing weekend also. 🙂
I am absolutely dying to get to Harry Potter world, can’t wait to hear if you get to go!!!
What a great month for a birthday! Yay Spring!
I’m excited for just having a relaxing weekend, too! I have nothing planned, really, but I just want to lay low and rest up!
Your sandwich looks so yummy! We don’t have any plans either and I’m actually kind of bummed about it…we will probably just hang out at home! I wish we could be going to Universal! 🙂
Have fun at Harry Potter world if you go, I really wanna check it out for my next vacation!
I’m looking forward to a nice dinner date tomorrow night before the studying for an exam week starts.
Oh my, HP world would be AMAZING to do! I’d love to go, but I’d take it, featured on your blog and all 🙂 I am looking forward to a relaxing weekend with my inlaw family!! love the veggie sandwich
I’m with you…my favorite weekends are the ones with no plans at all! I don’t like stressin over having to be someplace and it leaves me free to be spontaneous 🙂 TGIF!!!
another thing to add for march… i became a loyal reader! and that is coming from someone who never consistently read blogs before…i seriously love your blog! i look forward to your posts every day!
that’s a DEFINITE highlight! i’m so glad you found me, adrie. 🙂
We’re birthday twins!!! As much as I loved the weekends in college where we’d get up at 1045, rush to the dining hall for BF before it closed, then back for a nap, I really love the weekends when i can get up and hit the cycle class I love and get stuff done around house.
have a great weekend!
That sandwich looks AMAZING!
I have no committments this weekend either and I’m so excited about it.
Oh girl I’m getting my hair done for the first time since October…I can’t wait!
March was good to you and I’m sure April will have a lot in store for you as well! Yay for having the whole month to look forward to your birthday. Mine’s May 1st..so I kind of look at May the same way, just in reverse. 😉 haha
A family birthday party for my 9 year old cousin…I love seeing family!
I’m looking forward to going out to dinner tomorrow night for my finacee’s cousins birthday! I love spending time with them!
Running an April Fools Race Late Tonight! 🙂
I love April too! I will be 38 on the 8th. Not to mention lots of other bdays, anniversaries, Easter, baseball, and a fun trip to NYC to look forward too! Happy April!!!
I got a job I wanted in Texas to be closer to my family and friends (I live in Colorado and have been miserable being far away from everyone). I can’t believe how fast my life is going to change – but for the better!! Amazing how things work!!
Keep up the good work, I enjoy reading your blog on daily basis and has given me encouragement to stay positive throughout this whole experience!!