My breakfast today was a beautiful bowl of paaay-ink mush! My younger self would be delighted.
Last night I made some more cranberry relish (yes, I already polished off my first batch), and plopped a bunch on top of my Greek yogurt.
After stirring it in, my yogurt was transformed into a lovely pastel pink bowl of creaminess.
I added a half a cup of Cheerios to the mix for some whole grains and crunch. Gosh, I sure do love those lil’ o’s.
I served my big bowl of pink with a hot tumbler full of my gym’s free coffee. Today’s flavor combo was Barnie’s hazelnut and French vanilla. Perfect for a crisp morning.
I loved my super-girly, super-pink breakfast!
Workout and a Cosmo Realization
This morning I woke up to a dog that was spooning me and breathing like she was having an asthma attack. How romantic! Sadie was allowed in the bed last night because it was chilly in our apartment and we didn’t want our little munchkin to be cold (she’s spoiled, we know).
Waking up to a cuddly pup put a smile on my face and I headed out to el gym for a BodyPump class and 25 minutes of light cardio on the elliptical.
While I was cardioing, I read the latest issue of Cosmo. I must say I think that magazine is garbage. I received a free subscription to the mag and feel like I need to read it before leaving it on the gym’s magazine rack (why, I’m really not sure).
Every time I flip through an issue, I am amazed at the advice and quantity of crap (eek!) I find. I wonder how many girls actually take this advice seriously. I love asking Ryan about the “different ways to wow your man” only to see him roll his eyes and say “I swear Julie, if you ever did that I’d smack you.” (Disclaimer: He would never actually smack me. And don’t worry, because if he did Sadie would eat him.)
It’s amazing how magazines that were once so special can lose their luster. I thought Cosmo was the coolest when I was in high school even though I wasn’t allowed to have a subscription. Now… not so much.
Sometimes these realizations make me feel like I’m getting older. I remember seeing my mom and dad watch the news. I’d think to myself, “That’s so boring! Why would you voluntarily watch that?” Home Improvement and Full House were much more entertaining! Now I actually watch the news. I think 24 may be the new 65.
Packing
After aging myself about 500 years at the gym, I came home to shower and pack for our trip to St. Pete this weekend.
(Doesn’t Sadie look so feeble in this picture!?)
Sadie was a terrible fantastic packin’ partner. I love how she’d jump on every item of clothing I’d add to my duffel bag and put her paws on my shoulders for hug breaks every two minutes. It was greeeeat and really helped my productivity. 😉 (Sense the sarcasm.)
I think Sadie knows what my bright blue duffel means because she was acting mighty frisky this morning. She’s ready for a weekend in St. Pete with my family! She adores my parents and my sister and freaks out every time we pull into the driveway at their house. Fortunately they’re all Sadie-obsessed too. I’m ready for the weekend to begin!
VeggieGirl says
Aww, love the photo of you and dear Sadie!
Enjoy your weekend trip!
Abby says
You look so cute with Sadie!! AND btw your post title got me so excited.. obv pink is my fav too..lol
I agree with you about cosmo.. what a waste of $4.99.Its the same crappy info every issue!!
Morgan says
Have a great weekend! I hope Sadie has a blast too 🙂
I agree about Cosmo. I can’t believe I used to think it was so amazing, it’s such a waste now!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
Have a great weekend!
*Andrea* says
i agree, cosmo is so funny sometimes. i wonder who is writing these articles and if they laugh while doing it 😉
have a great weekend! do you curl your hair? it looks great!
peanutbutterfingers says
yep! i FINALLY learned how to curl it w/ a small straightener. i needed 3 different tutorials from my friend merri and reference youtube videos on “curling your hair with a straightener” to perfect the technique. i’m hair-styling inept, so it took me a while to learn!
Mellissa says
I stopped reading Cosmo a few years ago, there was nothing of value 😉
lisaou11 says
I find that every episode of Cosmo is the EXACT same. Althoguh, I still like looking at pictures. haha!!
Oh, and I still say “crowns”. Ain’t no shame here 🙂
Becca says
I actually have thought the exact same thing about Cosmo!! SO FUNNY!!!
It is kind of bittersweet when little things happen that make us realize we are growing up…I still think that sometimes when I go out to a restaraunt and immediately flip to the Salad section of the menu…I used to hate vegetables – now, the more the merrier!
peanutbutterfingers says
i used to HATE broccoli, sweet potatoes & mushrooms… now i can’t get enough! i guess aging & changing tastes can be a good thing too. 🙂
Whitney @ Lettuce Love says
Enjoy the trip! Sadie is adorable 🙂
dianacheung says
Have a fun trip! Take foodie pics!