2010 July | girl meets life.

July Favorites.

If you haven’t noticed, in addition to my love for all things health-related, I’m also a huge fan of pop culture. And fashion. And current events. And music. I’m just so well-rounded, what can I say? (totally kidding, haha).

So here’s a recap of some of my favorite things from the month of July!

food.

VitaTop French [...]

blondies for a blondie.

Hey lovebugs! Let me begin by saying I really appreciate your comments about dealing with regret. There were so many insightful ones that really got me thinking. Who would’ve thought that a comment forum could act as a therapy session?

perfect summer salad.

As I was eating my dinner tonight, I could not stop thinking “man, [...]

to regret or not to regret?

You know what I’ve never really understood? When people say something along the lines of, “I live without regrets,” or, “I don’t regret anything because it has made me who I am.”

You know what? I’m only 23 years old, and I can honestly say that there are plenty of things I regret. For example:

Opting out of [...]

Trendy Tuesday: Chia Seeds

Let’s be honest. Chia seeds are one of the strangest health trends as of late. I mean, did anyone else instantly think of this trend from days of old?

That was the 90’s. Today, chia seeds are back with a vengeance, but in a whole new way.

what are chia seeds?

According to WebMD,

Chia is an edible seed that [...]

or should I say, Lawn Guyland?

BLOGWORLD! Oh, how I’ve missed you all A couple of days sans posting seems like a lifetime, doesn’t it?

After my last post, my weekend in Long Island got even better. In fact, I’d say it was one of the best weekends I’ve ever had! More on that in a bit.

break the fast.

I woke up [...]

Lawng Island lovin’.

GOOD MORNING from New York! Long Island, to be precise

Yesterday around 2pm my friend Erica and I set off to spend the weekend at our friend Amanda’s house. The three of us became great friends in college but haven’t seen each other since December! So, needless to say this weekend was long overdue.

Unfortunately, due [...]

no ordinary day.

Friday, July 23, 2010.

For some people, today might be a special day. There are probably people getting married. Having a child. Celebrating a birthday.

But, for most of us, today is just any old day, right? Thanks, but no thanks.

I’m sick of ordinary days. Let’s make today be an extraordinary day, shall we?

break the rules.

Me? I’m not [...]

my worst nightmare.

So, uh, did anyone else wake up to this frightening sight?

EEK!! I’ve mentioned before that I am quite afraid of whales. You see, it all started when I visited the American Museum of Natural History in NYC a few years back. They have a room that has a life-size replica of a blue whale, and as [...]

want.

I want…

…to be known as a person of integrity.

…to convey love and kindness to everyone I encounter.

…my life to glorify God more.

…to stop caring what other people think.

…two kitties of my own.

…a fulfilling career.

…to love and be loved.

…to live out loud.

…to love out loud.

…to travel the world.

…to not care if I’m too “ordinary.”

…to not care if [...]

Apple Cinnamon French Toast.

I am going through a serious French toast phase at the moment, and I don’t think I ever want it to end…

Clearly I had autumn on my mind when I thought of this breakfast. I made the most delicious batch of Apple Cinnamon French Toast.

I began by making the apple topping, which includes:

1 small or 1/2 [...]

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