A nifty little snack we throw together.
Frozen fruits
Juice to desired consistency
A scoop or two of protein powder
Equals delish!
Day 939 – Smoothies!!!!
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Day 938 – Clearance Wine
After I finished up at the gym…totally awesome session by the way! nearly two hours of climbing and then a super sweet sprint workout on the treadmill (did a mile in just over 11 minutes). I was so happy…..anyways….I had to grab a few things….wait, let me start a little earlier…
I was getting ready to leave for the gym and Bret mentioned we needed bread….I said, yea, we need toilet paper too….it’s probably going to snow. I said this without knowing the weather. After leaving the gym and getting hit with snow, I thought, hmmm, maybe I should play the lottery….but decided to just go to the store. I really didn’t feel like going to Wal-Mart…which would have given me the cheapest prices, but just a huge hassle. So, I ended up going to the Dollar Store. Why don’t I shop there more often?? Not a huge selection of anything healthy…even the “whole wheat” bread wasn’t that great. But, I was feeling lazy….no, I was worn out from the gym!
After the dollar store, I went to the liquor store with the thought of getting some cheap wine….to my joyous surprise, there were two full shopping carts of $10 and $5 wine, just inside the door! (not before shared story – I prayed for wine the other day, even the little things dude, it’s blowing my mind these days!)
Anyways…(shesh I’m a rambling fool today!)..here’s what I got! If they turn out to be decent, I’m going to get some more!
Day 937 – Knicknacks From Previous Jobs and My Chocolate Says Sweet Things
I was about to pour my cup of coffee into a boring black coffee mug and saw a fun mug….I have a few fun mugs….it’s really hard for me to NOT buy more! Ah, I love fun stuff. Mugs, pens, toys. I’m actually surprised at how little I’ve spent on things like that over the last 937 days (note the connection). But I’ve realized those things aren’t vital to my “collection of stuff.” Anyways! So, I pulled out this mug….
This came from my job at the University of Maryland. It was left in an office of a former employee and I took it as my own. I can’t remember now if I actually asked him if I could keep it (I think I talked to him after he left….) but! it’s one of my favorite mugs! Love it! It’s not a good “reheat” mug….coffee goes EVERYWHERE….which you know I have experience with…anyways. It got me to thinking….what items have you “taken” from previous jobs? And why?
I was then sitting down to write this blog and I noticed a chocolate wrapper I had opened last night and saved. It’s just so darn sweet. (pun somewhat intended)
I pray that I can laugh that much every day. Recently, my little heart cup has been running over. It’s making a mess all over the apartment, but I don’t mind. 😉
Day 936 – God Cares About Us, Even in the Small Things
I have now been a full-time wedding photographer for just about 5 months. It’s been quite a ride so far. I’ve learned so much about myself and my business. But I think the greatest thing I’ve learned is just how much God loves me. I’m reminded of the “normal stuff” like Christ dying for my sins and giving me new life. But last night, I was very moved by how He cares down to extremely small details.
The day we were in Target looking for Bret’s ring, he was also looking at the chocolate. I was of the mind of, eh, well, that’s a bit more than I’d like to spend…so we didn’t get any.
Then, last night, I was at my small group bible study through my church. Our current leader is actually the new head pastor of our church, which is so cool to me. I ended up hanging around for a little while after and just chatted about life and everything with my pastor and his wife. I had grabbed one little dark chocolate (Dove no less) candy for Bret. When my pastor’s wife noticed, she made me take another 7 pieces. It didn’t hit me until later how awesome that was. On the outside, it looks like someone being nice and giving something away. But deep down, to me, it is God showing that He sees even the smallest need want. What love! I find I’m crying for joy a lot more these days. 🙂
Day 935 – Bret’s New Habit and a Super Sweet Video
I have been a coffee drinker for as long as I can remember. I have taken my coffee black since 2004. Bret has never really been a coffee drinker.
Recently though, he’s been having a few more cups a week with me. Every time I ask if he wants a cup of coffee and he says yes, it still surprises me. Today was no different.
Like the mug with our mugs? We offer them on our website!
I also watched this video about marriage today. By the end of the second viewing (Bret was distracted on my first viewing) I was crying like a little baby because I’m just so happy with Bret. I feel overwhelmingly blessed. Enjoy!
