I do have one dreary-day caveat though. It must rain for me to get the cozy feeling. If it’s simply gray outside, then the day is just dumpy and I want my sunshine back!
Today is a wet day in Orlando, which makes it the perfect day for watching a movie on the couch… or, you know, working behind a desk. 😉
Early this afternoon after crossing a few things off my ever-increasing to do list, I broke for a quick lunch.
Thursday Lunch
On the menu for today was a toasted cinnamon raisin bagelwich, prepared with melted muenster cheese and thin slices of apple and pear. (I ate the rest of the pear last night and polished off the apple as I toasted the bagel thin in the break room.)
Cheese + Fruit
Check Out All That CHEESE!
On the side of my bagelwich I enjoyed fresh snow peas which made me instantly crave stir fried goodness. Maybe dinner will include some kind of creation made with soy sauce?
Quote of the Day
I just had to share this quote with you guys. It reminded me a bit about what I said in my post about The Comparison Trap. (Thanks to my friend Cherayne for finding this quote!)
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” – Steve Jobs
This quote further reiterated to me the importance of being yourself and following your heart. Don’t bother wishing that you had the good fortune or good looks of someone else when you are already fantastic just as you are. In the epic words of my favorite Jersey Shore boys, “You do you,” and don’t worry about the thoughts and opinions of others. In the end, it’s how you view yourself that matters most. Hallelujah, amen! 😀
P.S. The Fashion page was updated this afternoon!
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I swear it’s rainy across the whole nation today.
Love that quote! I definitely believe that you should follow your own intuition and things will fall into place! 🙂
I COMPLETELY agree, Stefanie! In fact, I’ve done this… and i’m proof that as time plays out, things are just meant to be. It’s scary not knowing the future, but it’s frustrating if all you try to do is control it. Just live and and let it be, day by day!
I’m trying to let this resonate with me more and more. And of course, anything that comes from the Jersey Shore are words to live by!
I absolutely love that quote! As a teacher (student teaching now!) I’m always looking for great quotes/sayings to share with my students. Middle school is a hard time as they’re all changing like crazy, and this quote is a great reminder for us all to be confident with who we are-amazing individuals! Thanks! : )
ick sorry about the rain!! it was raining this morning, but it got sunny this afternoon! and well, now its nighttime so i cnt tell!
that quote it AWESOME.. i can relate to that 100%- thanks for sharing- im saving this one!
Ah, the wisdom of Jersey Shore. That’s why I watch it too 😉
Ahhh I’ve been sayin’ that for years, sista! It’s the ONLY way to live.
I’ve never watched “Jersey Shore” but I love that–“you do you!” Quotes like that one from Steve Jobs are inspiring and great reminders to work hard to avoid the comparison trap. I also love the line from Sting’s song Englishman in New York when he sings “be yourself no matter what they say.” Thanks for sharing!
Love your fashion page!! Yay for rain because that means wearing cute rainboots!!
That quote is a great reminder to live for yourself. We get so caught up in other people’s opinions or just trying to compare ourselves…its draining to your mind and your heart! Thanks for sharing the great quote!
Those peas are HUGE!
Love your fashion page!! Yay for rain because that means wearing cute rainboots!!
That quote is a great reminder to live for yourself. We get so caught up in other people’s opinions or just trying to compare ourselves…its draining to your mind and your heart! We all get caught up in it though. Thanks for sharing the great quote!
Well said! It’s so important to do your own thing! Also love that you quoted Jersey Shore 🙂
I love rain only because i get to wear my cute rainboots 🙂
your bagelwhich looks yummmaayy
I love this quote…but I think I love the Jersey Shore boys reference even more. 😉
I’m probably the same way. I don’t mind the rain, but I don’t like it when it’s cloudy outside!
I am the same way. I was born in April and it always seems to rain around the time of my birthday. I like the rain though it makes feel warm and fuzzy.
This is just the quote I needed to read today 🙂 That little voice is easily forgotten!
Hehehe, def. my fave Ronnie quote also. He is so eloquent.
Beautiful Steve Jobs quote! Very motivational.
Love the quote- thanks for sharing 🙂
It’s not rainy in my neck of the woods! (for once the sun is actually shining!!)
Your food gah! Everytime I see a food picture by you I want to go into the kitchen and whip something up immediately! I’ve only been following you for about a week now and you’re already one of my favorite foodie blogs ha 🙂
you just made my day! now go make yourself something yummy to eat, lady!
I did haha =D I went and made a whole wheat quesidilla w/ red pepper hummus and some low fat shredded cheese. Cheese is my guilty obsession haha <3
So random, but the other day I was just thinking..hmmm isn’t Julie’s birthday coming up?! Ha- you must have read my mind..or I read yours 😀
I love apple and cheese sandwiches. And I can’t wait to watch the J Shore reunion tonight. What an awesome quote and a great reminder!
Loved this post!! 😀
Can’t wait to see if snow peas or stir-fry makes it into dinner! hahaha
Hey Julie
I love your blog, and apparently we share a birth month! What day is yours?
april 27! what about you?
The 14th! (is it bad that i’m replying to you on my cell phone while walking intervals on the treadmill???)
Great quote by Steve Jobs. Just what I needed to read today! P.S. he is also great to work for 😉 I love my job!
that’s AWESOME!!!
Your sandwich looks delicious!
It is actually kind of sunny here in MN — but this morning it was really gloomy 🙁
I like that quote — be yourself!
When in April…I am April 12th! 😉
woo for april girls! mine is april 27.
I’m in mid april. Gotta love the April children!
That is an awesome quote! Definitely one to pin to the fridge 😉
It’s rainy here too. BOO. I love the Jersey Shore “you do you” thing. Probably the wisest thing to come from any of them!
How could that be enough food for lunch? I’m starving just thinking about eating that little.
as i’ve said before, i don’t post all of my food, and i had a snack 1.5 hrs. before this… but even still, the apple, bagelwich + veggies didn’t leave me feeling hungry. 🙂 i promise you that if i’m hungry, i eat.
What was your snack?
Pineapple Greek yogurt with a serving of walnuts.
Man, I wish I could be as skinny as you! Maybe you could post an entire days eats sometime?
Read the above quote again. 🙂 You are great just as you are!!
Gah, you always make me smile! I was having a rough day too. Thanks! Super cute belt today 🙂
One of my favorite quotes is, “Your life is right on schedule.” I even printed it in cool lettering and framed it. Hangs on my kitchen wall right beside, “Everything is going to be alright.”
This one is really great, too! Love how quotes can bring things back into focus like that.
woohoo for april 27 birthday girls! that’s my birthday too 🙂
I love that you included wisdom, food, and the Jersey Shore all in one post. I’m in Tampa and this weather is ridiculous, isn’t it!
I’ve been reading your blog for months and finally decided to stop lurking and start commenting! I love that you quote Jersey Shore. Definitely one of the best guilty pleasures out there, not to mention every now and then they say useful things!
My mom said the weather was awful in Orlando this morning! Her and my dad woke up to tornado sirens in Oviedo, scary!!
You only have one body! You have to treat it right, respect it, and love it just the way it is! Great quote, and I appreciate the reminder, I was just thinking I wasnt the very best- But Im me! And thats all that matters! 🙂
Great quote….needed to hear that today. BIG TIME.
You do you….I guess I really have been missing out on great stuff by not watching the Jersey Shore….lol! Its a good quote 🙂
I’ll Amen to that as well!!
The sooner you accept YOU the happier you will be in life. Why postpone happiness when you can have it right now.
I love this quote!! Your page is so inspring, I am addicted to reading it!
I love that Steve Jobs quote! LOVE LOVE LOVE.
I think there is something about the mid-twenties that really brings a girl to love herself for, well herself! It seems I come to find who I am more and more each day lately, and I can’t complain 😉 Awesome post!
Love this!
Cheese and fruit make the best combination! Loved the quote!
I wanted to try your simple idea of bagelwich with jam+cheese today for work, but wanted apples too so I put all those in ezekiel slices! haha, almost same lunch?! maybe that’s not so exciting…it is to me! 😛 have a great day~
Great quote, Julie! My fiance loves learning about Steve Jobs. He full of great quotes. Have you seen/heard the commencement speech he gave at Stanford? He’s actually a great speaker!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd_ptbiPoXM
oh cool! i’ll definitely check this out! thanks for the link, colleen.
That sandwich looks dellish! Cheese + apples rock. I think I know what I’m having for lunch soon. 🙂
Yummy!!! Being vegan isn’t easy, and that croissant just made me miss croissants. 🙁 haha aw well! Hope you enjoyed it!
NO WAY! I totally just wrote a post about this stuff about your thinking and being honest to yourself, etc etc. I’m not trying to advertise my blog or anything, I just think that’s such a coincidence!