My annual women’s exam went well today! As well as it can go, I suppose.
After taking my blood pressure, the nurse said my numbers indicated that I must’ve been “very relaxed.” Yeah, you know, pap smears ain’t no thang.
Once I was all checked out, I headed home to make myself lunch that resembled my breakfast sandwich from Saturday morning.
Apparently I am in an egg sandwich kind of mood today!
I topped toasted honey wheat bread with a fried egg, cheese, hummus, tomato and spinach and served it with a dippy egg because I wanted to have the yolk to dip my sandwich into for a little added fun.
Post lunch, I had to get out of the house because Sadie was being extra needy today and I could not concentrate for the life of me.
I headed to Starbucks where I plan to be for the rest of my work day.
Work fueled by a peppermint mocha!
I have the stringiest hair in all the land. And that guy with the sunglasses thinks I’m a looney for using my self timer in Starbucks. Which I am.
To bring all of my belongings to Starbucks, I used an absolutely beautiful oGorgeous bag that a blogger friend, Cassey, sent to me for Christmas.
Can you believe she designed that amazing bag? Cassey started up her own business designing fashionable apparel and accessories and gym and yoga bags like the Beverly Bowtie bag (in dusty rose) that she sent to me.
Though the bag is technically a “gym bag,” I’ve been using my bag for both gym and everyday purposes because it’s too darn cute to just use at the gym!
It is big enough for my laptop, camera, wallet and lots more. I could probably zip Sadie up in there.
Check out all the pockets and neat features!
(Gotta love a key clip if you’re like me and your keys always seem to fall into some obscure pocket in your purse.)
For your swimsuit or sweaty gym clothes! So smart.
I love that Cassey is a young woman starting her own business and hope her company sees great success. If you’d like to purchase something from Cassey’s oGorgeous website, she’s offering PBF readers a 10 percent discount valid through December 21. Just use the coupon code PBFINGERS at check out. If you’re a fitness instructor, you can email Cassey directly at cassey@ogorgeous.com for 20 percent off forever.
Cookie Recipe Link Up
As promised, here are a couple of highlighted cookie recipes from yesterday’s cookie recipe link up.
- Bon Bons for Baby Jesus (Submitted by Liz who says these bon bons are filled with candy cane kisses and are always a hit!)
- White Chocolate Topped Gingerbread Cookies (Submitted by Lauren)
- White Chocolate Chip Pistachio Cookies (Submitted by Ali who claims that her boyfriend says that he falls in love with her a little bit more every time she makes these cookies!)
Happy baking!
Question of the Afternoon
- If you were to start up your own business, what kind of a business would you want to own?
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That bag is oh so cute! Thanks for sharing!
What a BEAUTIFUL bag! I’ve seen Cassey’s line before, and that byfar is my favorite.
Sbux red cups make my life.
Oh my gosh that bag is fabulous! I’m going to check out that website right now :). If I were going to start up my own business I would probably want it to deal with photography…although that would require me to actually know what I’m doing haha. Let’s hope I get that DSLR I asked for for xmas!!
That bag would be a killer diaper bag/purse. If I were to open a business, it would probably be voice/baking lessons. That might be a niche market.
oh my gosh, it would!!! one daaaaay. 🙂
I kind of admire that you opened with the awkwardness of the annual exam. If men only knew what we go through! 🙂
Urgh, I hate those annual exams, but its such a relief after! Cute bag, I will check out the link for sure.
I want to own a cafe/bakery sooo bad! One day 🙂
Glad your doc appointment went well! I am 22 and had
My first real “exam” yesterday. Needless to say my gyno got to know me more than I had originally planned…
Loving that bag! Also what kind of camera do you use?? Im getting one for Christmas and can’t make a decision on which one..
That is a cute gym bag! I’ll have to check her line out.
If I could start my own business I would totally start a tow truck company. I’ve given so much money to those bad boys the past couple of months—not by choice–and really think their whole business venture is quite genius actually…
That bag is cute & useful! I love “working” at Starbucks, but I never get much done since I’m friends with everyone who works at my local one, and my boyfriend works there too. 🙂
That bag is super cute! I love the big bow on it. 🙂
I would love to start my own wedding planning business or open my own restuarant/catering business. Ideally, I’d like to own a wedding planning business and restaurant. One day! 🙂
I love that bag! Super cute!!
I love that bag! It is definitely going on my Christmas wishlist!
While you are at Starbucks, check and see if your store is offering the 13th day of Christmas promo! Ours had the the on-the-go cups B1G1F today. I picked up 2 of the smaller ones for only $9.95 to give as gifts!
Oh my goodness – I LOVE the bags on her site!!! I really want the pleated one…maybe after Christmas I’ll be able to snag it 🙂
Thanks I am so happy you like it!!! The pleated is one of my faves too. You’ve got style girl 🙂
::Swoon:: That bag is gorgeous!!! I am in love with the blue version of this bag. Thanks for linking it for us! I know what I want for Christmas now.
My bf and I often daydream about what type of business we would own if we started one. A favorite is cycling shop/ice cream shop. B/c very few people like ice cream more than endurance athletes.
I love that you blogged about your annual women’s exam 🙂 Also LOVE the bag – going to have to check out her site. At starbucks drinking a soy peppermint mocha right now – cheers! 🙂
I love that you call them “dippy eggs”. South Central PA represent!!
Wow, that bag is so beautiful!! I would use it for more than just the gym, too 🙂
Those cookies look yum!
Yup! I use it for work and shopping too.
One time someone called me out on being for narcissistic for taking a picture of myself in public…
People just don’t get it!
I totally love that bag. What material is it made of?
it feels like leather, but it doesn’t say that it is, so i’m not sure… here’s a description on the website: http://www.ogorgeous.com/product/beverly-bowtie-gym-bag-in-dusty-rose
Hi Alicia! Cassey here! The material is vegan leather/synthetic. Very durable and soft, and feels just like the real thing.
Love the bag! Wish the wallet could afford it.
NOW I want a peppermint mocha. There is a starbucks next to the PetsMart where I volunteer. Maybe I will get a no-fun, non-fat drink later!
The Kidless Kronicles
Those cookies all look so good!
I have used Cassey’s pilates videos on youtube a bunch of times and even listed her as one of my “Friday Favorites” a few weeks ago because I love her upbeat personality and enthusiasm for fitness!!
That is a BEAUTIFUL bag!!
What omg you did!!??? Catriona!!! Thank you! Tweet me the link!!! Thank u!
I just did! I’m not sure if it worked though so let me know if it doesn’t!!
Great bag! And I absolutely love when a purse/bag has a key clip… my keys are always M.I.A.
As far as my own business- winery. Hands down. 🙂
I LOVE that bag!! So very cute, and the color is pretty too. I really do like all the features it has too. I’m always losing my keys and phone in the deep dark abyss of my huge purses! Ha. I’m heading over to her site now!
I take an average of 1 min and 30 sec to find my keys every time bc it ends up in some weird corner of my bag that I didn’t even know existed. That’s why I had to make a clip! Makes life THAT much easier.
Love that bag!! And congrats on getting that lovely exam out of the way for another year! 🙂 If I had my own business, it’d definitely have to do with health, food, and fitness in some capacity. I could talk about all 3 for days! (PS. If you think your hair is stringy, you should see mine right now!!)
cute bag (and self pic of you!) i’d love to have my own consulting business… i dont know what i would consult on, i just seem to have a lot of opinions : )
I think your hair is anything but stringy! Your hair always looks so good! I’m jealous:) If I could own my own business, I would open up a cycle shop/bagel shop with my husband. He could work on the bikes and I would take care of business things since I’m an accountant.
That bag is gorgeous – lucky you 😉 I don’t know if I’d want to start my own business… that’s not really my thing, but I think if I did, it would be related to baking/cooking. I’ve dreamt about a second career as a chef/pastry chef 🙂
I had a skinny peppermint mocha this morning that was diviiine! good choice!
I looove that bag, and need it in aqua. Christmas List?
That bag is gorgeous!
THAT BAG. I want it in my life.
Love that bag, the color and size are awesome!
how do you make your dippy eggs so perfect? I love dippy eggs and can never make them like my dad did when i lived at home. My last efforts have been a big fail and no dippyness 🙁
Are you wearing the LC jacket from kohls? I recently bought it too and I was wondering what you’re wearing with it! I thought it would be more gray but it looks slightly purple and Im having trouble finding something besides black that goes well with it!
i am!!! i just wear it w/ anything… today i’m wearing a beige sweater underneath. i wore it yesterday w/ a gray top.
oh my goodness…her bags are so cute! I’m dying for one now. I don’t know what business I would want. I’m one of those who are glad there are crafty entrepreneurs out there 😛
Love the bag. What is the outside fabric? It almost looks like leather.
it feels like leather, but it doesn’t say anywhere that it is. here’s a link to the description on the website: http://www.ogorgeous.com/product/beverly-bowtie-gym-bag-in-dusty-rose
It’s vegan leather! Looks and feels like leather but the animals can stay happy 🙂
I want that bag!
I’ve been following Casey’s blogilates workouts for a while now and I really admire her. The oGorgeous line looks awesome! Sadly I don’t get much use out of bags at all. I’m not too fond of carrying anything around. But all those features and pockets look amazing and so useful.
I love the idea of owning a bakery. But I’ve worked in a cafe/bakery and I saw the kind of stress my boss had from running one, especially with the economy.
I’d love to open a bakery too…cept I can’t bake. Hahaha. Thanks for following my workouts. Means a lot to me Laura!
I may or may not have just sent a link to that bag to my husband …here’s to hoping it’s under our tree christmas morning 🙂
Let’s hope he’s a good Santa!
Adorable bag! I agree…wayyyy to cute just for the gym. I’ll definitely be checking out her site soon! (Hint…hint…husband). Great job Cassey!
Thank you Heather!!!
I was wondering if you could point me in the direction to the eggnog oatmeal recipe you did with the bolthouse eggnog.thx a bunch!
I totally wanna open a business selling pet portraits…or maybe also doing murals in people’s homes. Possibly with a catering biz on the side 😉
Okay I totally LOVE that bag. I need to go check her stuff out STAT. P.s. I am a fitness instructor…..do I get the 20% + the 10% this month (until Dec 21??) If so, then I am FO sho getting a bag!
Those cookies look delish.
And yes, you are goon. But so are the rest of us with our camera. Heh.
Hey Annette! You’d get the awesome 20% off trainer discount. Just send me an email and we can take care of u 🙂
Just wanted to say that I really love your blog! That is too funny about that guy in the background of your peppermint mocha picture..:) My favorite Starbucks drink by the way. Yum! Caramel Brule’ a close second.
I think that I would probably own a small cafe or bakery that served “good for you” treats.
Love that bag! I will have to go check out her stuff… maybe a last minute addition to my Christmas list…
Love that bag! I have the world’s ugliest computer bag that I use (company sponsored) when I travel and I really need to get rid of it and just buy my own big bag that can double as a purse and computer bag b/c the thing is just heinous.
I just went to checkout oGorgeous and I think I have my “wish list” made for next year already =)
very cute bag!!
those cookies look awesome….i am gonna be a cooke making machine when i go home for xmas!