No idea how this all came together. It started with a scramble to the metro after it read an error message as I tried to hustle through because a train was driving up, followed by a middle aged man blaring Avril’s Complicated (probably not realizing we could all hear his music choice), and just continuing throughout my day. It is the randomness though that makes them great… right? I have to admit last night I feel off the no excuses plan and it was a tough night/morning because of it. Boo.
Top 3 latest food obsession:
- I never buy this brand but they were buy one get one free so why not. These are two brand new flavors and might I just say BOMB. Salsa is my weakness. These puppies won’t last long.
- Roasted zucchini. I mean they are in season right now and roasting them so they are nice and crispy has just been my go to. Plus, they were on sale this week for 78 cents a pound. Ya, mind blown.
- Cabbage slaw. So cabbage is one thing, but when it is pre shredded ($1 a bag) and roasted, then it is some mean cabbage. My roommate hates me though because it does have a pretty veggie smell. You can do so much with it, add tomato sauce, add salsa, add gluten free bbq sauce (oh yum)… you pick your flavor.
Top 3 latest annoyances:
- The apartment prices I have found online have basically been wrong. Great. To top it off, one that is still pricey but I would manage by cutting spending in other places doesn’t have a kitchen. Seriously? That being said, I am kind of desperate and may have to take it. We will see, I have one weekend to decide.
- My roommate’s fiancé comes today. He is living a block away in a place without a kitchen, no tv, only in a basement. That means I will be hiding out so not to bother them when they cook dinner together each night and hang here. I really need a place. On top of that, my enemy has been texting her wanting to get together. Life is peachy over here.
- I am anxious as ever. I couldn’t even ride the metro which was basically empty. I ended up walking like 2 miles in the heat just because I had so much frustration, anxiety, stress, worry, who knows. I am a mess.
Top 3 everyday random routines: don’t we all have these? those things we do everyday in a particular way that is kind of quirky? oh I have lots.
- I always start my coffee maker before I get in the shower, hop in the shower, get dressed and then have a nice pot of coffee as I blog. No unnecessary waiting needed.
- For my morning computer time, I always first a. connect to the internet, b. update the twitter feed, c. check normal email, d. check comments on my blog and post new post, e. comment on my everyday blogs, f. check blog email, and g. go through my read only blogs. Same order everyday.
- I always do my dishes right after I eat dinner. I just have to. I don’t even let them air dry I just dry them with a towel. I hate having things on the counter – very different from my roommate.
Top 3 on-going lists I have:
- Recipes to try. Man I need to get on those.
- No excuses list. (Which I have been falling off the wagon on….)
- Currently, dad’s list of things to get when he is here. Lovely daughter I am.
Top 3 clothes pieces I can’t live without:
- My black belt. I wear some form of belt with most of my dresses. I just love that look.
- My running shoes. Well duh.
- The black flat wedges I got for work. Basically my only work shoe so I really over-wear them.
Top 3 recent cravings:
- Watermelon. Blueberries. Those two are like neck and neck for what I want to stuff my face in.
- Seeing my mom. That would be one of the best surprises.
- Arctic Zero. Man, that stuff is good.
Top 3 to-do things:
- Sign up for a DC running race. I keep saying I will find one and then hold back. Ugh.
- Apartment. Story of my life.
- Strength train. What a doozy. Since being in DC all I have done is run and Bikram. I miss weights, strangely, I miss class fitness classes, I miss upper body strength.
Top 3 thoughts I would remove:
- I am a failure.
- Things won’t change.
- I want to change X about me.
Don’t forget to check out my guest post on Melissa’s blog!
Questions: What are your top three food obsessions? What is a top three category for you?
Top three food obsessions, oh wow… lately it’s been frozen yogurt, coffee, and this really incredible kale/spinach yogurt dip from Trader Joe’s that I’m putting on my sandwiches.
I found Artic Zero at Earth Fare and can’t wait to try it! I will definitley buy a container next time I go but it is pricey. Those salsas look tasty too.
Oh my goodness what flavor did you get? I hope/know you will love it. Yum, that spinach/kale dip sounds freaking amazing.
I love your new cover-photo!
Oh and coffee all the way!
top 3 food obsessions = stevia (lol) – sunflower seeds in and on everything – goat cheese
Maren did it! I was super excited. I really want to try the goat cheese medalions i heard they sell at trader joe’s.
I’ve never tried those. Unfortunately in Holland we don’t have a TJ (or something similar) .. SOOOO SAD! haha. Goat cheese medallions do sound awesome tho!
They do, I haven’t tried them yet.
have you been checking Craigs List?
I basically live on Craigslist, however it is mostly spam that I have been going through sadly. I keep checking everyday though and sending at least 10 emails.
Sweetie, take a deep breath and try to relax. I know what an annoyance it can be to find the “right” place to live, and to deal with a roomate, but I promise IT WILL come together. I’m sure you’re tired of hearing that, but it’s true. Things may seem stressful, annoying, aggravating, etc.. but just remember that God has a plan for everyone, and he wouldn’t throw things your way if he didn’t think you weren’t a strong enough woman to overcome them. So smile, and enjoy today
**My top 3 food obsessions: smoothies, pb, and salads
I hope, I just hate this process. it is way too time consuming and draining on top of everything else. Great obsessions there!
Have to admit I love fried Zucchini as well. Especially putting just a dash of oil, vinegar, and garlic powder on each cut section and then smothering with mozzarella cheese or similar.
Oh man those sound good, I need to try that.
1. Cookie butter from Trader Joe’s, 2. GINORMOUS salads for lunch with fruits, nuts, and eggs, 3. freshly ground honey roasted peanut butter from Whole Foods-seriously, it’ll change your life.
ginormous salads in the summer are my favorite, especially topped with salsa!
I do the same thing with my coffee, it is soo nice to get out of the shower and have coffee waiting for you! top 3 food obsessions! 1.) watermelon 2.) watermelon 3.) 16 handles lol
Haha watermelon is about 1-5 on my list too. I have yet to try 16 handles, I haven’t been to a froyo place in DC yet. Who am I?
I’m obsessed with roasted zucchini right now too, and summer squash!
Both are staples in my week.
I do the same thing when it comes to turning on my keurig and cmputer and showering first! I have it down to a science
Top 3 food obsessions right now are all summer fruits!! Any and all!
I know, the science part of coffee making is like my routine now. Summer fruits are the best this time of year. I want all of them.
Ahhhhh girl, I hear you on the apartment searching. Finding housing in DC is horrendous! Where are you looking? Any neighborhoods in mind? I’ll keep an ear out for you.
I really am looking for any place affordable and safe. Right now I am looking at the Van ness, cleveland park, chevy chase, woodley park and adams morgan area. Also some in NE near columbia heights. Really anything, so desperate at this point!
I always have to do the dishes right after dinner too. Dirty dishes absolutely drive me insane.
I can’t even begin of how big a pet peeve that is, they are always around the kitchen though because my roommate doesn’t get bothered by it. I swear it makes my anxiety spike.
My husband isn’t bothered by it either. I find dishes everywhere and it drives me CRAZY
Some people just don’t seem to care, blows my mind.
Fun post! Top 3 foods lately are yogurt, eggs and almonds- yum!
I am an eggs girl all the way too!
My top 3 food obsessions = panini sandwiches, almond + nutella butter, Silk Dark Chocolate Almond Milk!
Hope you can get yourself out of that miserable apt situation soon, Alex!
Me too, I can’t wait to find an apartment. Ok, I saw the usnweetened chocolate almond milk and I just need to try it.
an apartment without a kitchen? what the heck?!
I know, I don’t even know what they would do. Baffling.
Apartment hunting is such a pian, sorry you are having problems! Definitely focus on all the good things in your life (especially related to the zucchini and fruit <– definitely good pick me ups for summer). You can find peace in the littlest things! Good luck!
I need those small reminders that it is the bigger picture that really matters, thanks for that Laurie!
Top three food obsessions:
Sweet potatoes. Nut Butter. And almond milk.
Add them all together? OMG.
I have never tried them all together but if you say so!
Top three foods – cottage cheese, hard boiled eggs, and grapes! Oh and the Arctic Zero…saw it in the store the other day and am dying to try it!!!
You need to try it, I could live off of it. All of those foods I absolutely love, we have very similar tastes.
I love these lists! Roasted zucchini is on my to-try list. I always end up crunching on it raw though.
Sorry to hear you’re dealing with anxiety – I have gone through that periodically and know it’s no fun at all.
Top 3 foods: Indian tempeh stir-fry, peanut flour in anything, and cookie dough protein mixes.
I am attempting to purchase peanut flour this weekend with my dad, I really need to try that stuff. Roasted zucchini is something I have at least twice a week, just love it. Plus they have been cheap lately.
You can just order it – I get mine through iherb.com.
hmm I am heading over there now!
Love this post! I may steal this idea.
How do they build and apartment without a kitchen? I don’t get it. I really hope you find something soon, and I’m sure you will!! If you sign up for a DC race, let me know! Also, I got a schwaggle deal for a DC race that is next weekend.. It’s a 5k, so if you were interested you could do it no problems!
I hope you take it! I needed some writing ideas so this came into my head. I hope I find an apartment soon, right now I have kind of come to terms I will need to spend more than I would like to. Woof. I really want to sign up for a half or at least a 10 miler for the fall, any you were looking at?
Right now, I’m obsessed with this corn salsa I bought at Trader Joe’s, quinoa, and chocolate covered almonds. I love your lists!! Sucks that you have to hide out when your roommate’s bf comes…I hate that feeling of having to tiptoe around other people at home.
Oh my that salsa is so good, also their mango salsa is to die for. I could literally live in the trader joe’s salsa aisle. Is that weird? Ya, i hate the feeling of tip toeing around, why I am super anxious to move out!
ahhh sorry about the roomie situation. That is quite a bummer! But maybe more motivation to find a place?
oh there has been motivation even before that!
your enemy?!? I can’t imagine anyone disliking you enough to be an enemy. Still though, I’ve done the whole “try to make myself scarce while my roommate hangs out with her boyfriend/friends” thing and it is NOT fun, so epically uncomfortable. If this whole colorado thing doesn’t work out then I should move to DC and we could be roommates, we like vegetables and have the exact same need to do the dishes right after a meal haha. My dad is like “sometimes it seems like your’e just constantly washing dishes all day!” but I just have a pet peeve about dirty things on the counter lol. I’m obsessed with Arctic Zero right now too, I need to go to whole foods and stock up asap!
gah, can you move? I mean seriously if only you weren’t going to an amazing internship in a little bit I would so make you. I keep wanting to go buy more Arctic Zero,I just love that stuff. I am officially hooked but know i can’t buy it that often. When I get money from family or as a present, my first treat is a pint of that. I save the rest but that is the one splurge. I know, I sometimes feels like I am always washing dishes. I hope your ankle is feeling better!
Awesome post, as usual
I agree on behalf of the Arctic Zero… addicting. As for the anxiety, I have it too. It gets really bad sometimes, so if you ever need to just let the tidal wave of emotions out, feel free to shoot me an e-mail! My top three food obsessions…hmm. I would have to say 1) nut butters, 2) sweet potatoes and 3) rice cakes!
Aw man Brittany, thank you on so many levels. Also, I love rice cakes and I hate when people slam them. I think they are freaking delicious for my gluten free needs.
I have been craving berries too! Must be from the hot weather.
Summer fruits just fit this weather for sure!
Oh my gosh watermelon. So much love for that fruit. I just bought some!! My recipes to try list is never-ending and to be honest I almost never make them. Actually I’ve lost most of them on old computers. Still I can’t help bookmarking things just in case!!
I need to buy some, I am craving me some watermelon. I know I keep bookmarking stuff, I want to try them sooner than later.
I’m so impressed that you do all that blog work in the morning before work – I just don’t seem to have enough time! And I love that you have a comment blog list and read-only list.
Mine is organized differently and I use the “next” button so everyone gets views – I wonder if you can create separate buttons for lists like that.
Okay I’m rambling now – good luck on the apartment hunt, I know how stressful having a deadline is. Hoping you find something great really soon!
I wake up earlier than I need to and run so that I have an hour before work to read blogs. I prep my blog the night before so that helps and I can jut publish it in the am. I have five categories of blogs in my reader because I have over 300 I read a day! eek obsessed much?
Very organized lady!!
It totally helps me organize my thoughts.
I agree with your top three thoughts/things to get rid of… do it pronto woman, the negative self-talk is not helpful in the slightest, I assure you of this. I hope you get to see your mom soon, I know a chat/visit with my mom is alwayssss helpful
Me too, I am needing some mom time for sure.
Top 3 food obsessions are definitely greek yogurt, frozen yogurt, and any kind of fruit. I feel your pain with the not being able to cook what you want, when you want thing. Suuuuper frustrating. I can’t wait until I have my own place.
I seriously can’t wait it is the most frustrating thing ever, I wish I could explain the even worst predicament right now.
Email me if you want! I have some horrible roommate stories that would probably make you feel better.
oh my gosh seriously, I need some comfort I just may.
Oh I sooo hate stuff on my kitchen counters. Wish my husband was the same way:( Right now my top 3 food obsessions might be cherries (how I love summer fruit), chobani yogurt, and a 3-minute flourless chocolate “cake.”
I need to get some cherries I have yet to have any this season.
I love this post, it was so fun reading all these things about you!
I am totally the same way with the dishes, I have to get them down immediately unless I am feeling very relaxed! I am totally with you with craving watermelon, those things are so heavy to carry home from the grocery store!
I know, one of the reasons I don’t buy them. Haha plus I could eat the whole thing in one go. I do….
mmm Top 3 food obsessions 1. peaches 2. granola 3. coconut anything!
peaches have been great lately, and on sale. bonus!
Any of these?
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/apa/3148342235.html
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/apa/3148400686.html
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/apa/3148320224.html
those seem like scams…that cheap for those areas. eek. But thank you!
My top 3 favorite foods:
(in moderation)
Peanut butter
Bananas
Potato chips
Top 3 things to do when bored:
Jewelry make
Write
Exercise
Those are great lists, I love that you like to make jewelry. How cool!
Top 3 food obsessions? Bananas, oats and blueberries! Awesome post, I just love your honesty and openness!
Blueberries are one of my current cravings, they are just so good this time of season. I down a pint in no time.
Ughhhh DC is so expensive. Even if an apartment is more expensive though I would try to get a kitchen because you can save so much on food that way.
Top 3 food obsessions – peanut butter, donuts, blackberries
Yum blackberries, couldn’t agree more. I know, I haven’t gone out once to eat in DC so i do cook a lot at home. It is a tough call.
Top 3 food obsessions ATM broccoli, lentils and ice cream! Hope you get a place you like. What would you do without a kitchen? That would be tough!
I could live off broccoli. I know, no kitchen would be tough. I would probably invest in like a toaster oven.
Aw- sending you happy and calming thoughts about your stress and anxiousness, Alex!!! You haven’t been falling off the wagon for too long with your no excuses list though! I hope you find a great new apartment soon
Last night was so much better because I looked at what you wrote. You are right one night means just one night.
Foods: grapes, sugar free jello, apple butter.
But lets get to the real issue at hand, calm down (so easy for me to say, right?), go on the metro, it’ll prove your fears are irrational. Walking in the heat is only you caving into your mind- and you know your mind is just being silly right now. You will never be able to make a rational decision about the appartment with all of that anxiety built up, go to yoga then go straight to the quiet library and make a pro and con list about all the apartments. That way you’ll be making a solid decision, not one based on stress and frustration. Trust me, I know one or two things about irrational decisions, and one or two things about anxiety
Stay strong and proud.
Oh man Colleen you really nailed all of that. You are right, I need to realize that my anxiety is just not helping anything. I hope getting more firm answers and decisions this weekend with my dad will help. Those three foods are MY FAVORite as well. Apple butter,so bomb, pumpkin butter even better.
Mmm love your top 3 latest food obsessions. They are ALL good! Love your daily morning routine. I need one and can’t wait to have one once I start work and whatnot. Maybe I’ll copy yours … sans coffee making.
I swear, having a morning routine is what gets me going each day. I am actually getting used to the 540 am wake up.
I’m going to aim for something like that too. haha
Ughhh apartment woes are the worst!! Fingers crossed youll find something you like!! Make sure to check craigslist sublets, sometimes those are ok!
It was a crazy day…man apartment hunting sucks