Waking Up in a Rut

Sometimes I wake up and feel bombarded by rain clouds, even when the sun is beaming through the windows. With no rhyme or reason, I feel 200 lbs heavier, sleepier, pensive about the trivial matter. But on mornings like this, I know there's nothing better to cure the blues than chocolate chip pancakes and good music...

Did you know Train (Meet Virginia) came out with a new album today? California 37. Listening to them rock this sleepy swing as coffee warms the heart this morning.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Tuesday!

Scrambled- Order Up!

Ok, get ready for this foodie to take you on a rant.. Right. About.... NOW!

From previous posts such at THIS ONE... or THIS ONE, you may think my favorite breakfasts are waffles and sweet french toast(s) of different varieties. But you would be wrong, people! Give this girl a scramble and a hot cup of coffee, and I will be all smiles all day!

... (Gosh, I am so happy I had a scramble this morning!)- My thought process behind this picture

Today, I went for a 6 miler around the cemetery in the dreary fog
(Creepy, I know... but one of my favorite runs/weather)
and upon arriving home, I had ONE thing on my mind: FOOD

 

This little morsel helped feed my grumbly tumbly- 2 eggs, skim milk, diced red and green peppers, mushrooms, 1 slice provolone cheese, and chopped up taters.

Easier than an omelet, and faster than pancakes, this is a PERFECT breakfast that allows anyone to be creative, healthy, and satisfied until lunch break! 

Don't think you can handle the scramble? Think again. Crack 2 eggs into a bowl, then add a pinch of milk
 (Just a splash- the less milk you use, the fluffier the eggs will get)
Whip together with a fork...

 Now, you have a white canvas- add what you want! A slice of your favorite cheese, veggies, potatoes (Make sure they are pre-cooked taters) salsa, olives, etc...
The world is your oyster (You can even add oysters-though I don't recommend it- if you are that adventurous)

Cook on medium high heat and move around the pan until thoroughly cooked. Dish out, pour hot beverage of choice, and indulge in a healthy breakfast!

For some this may be a monotonous, DUH! post, but even for those people- I bet I got you craving some scramble, eh?

Happy Tuesday! Hope it's EGG-stra special :)

Prepping for the Daniel Fast

First, I'd like to put some of my last pictures I took while I was home in MD for the holidays. Just this past Wednesday, my mom woke me up to see this beautiful sunrise.

Then, I thought I’d make some breakfast before getting on the road to head back down south. So I cracked an egg open to eat with some tasty grits when a double yolk smiled back at me. My mom and I laughed out loud and just basked in how lucky this little occurrence was. 

 
  Have you ever had a double yolk in your egg shell? I don’t know, just a little joy from something simple and unexpected.

OK! On to the Daniel Fast details. If you haven’t heard, Lifepoint Church, and many other churches around the country, are taking 21 days to fast. In the “Awakening” series, we’re waking up our mind, body, and souls to what God’s purpose is by stripping ourselves of caffeine, meat, dairy, and anything processed. We’re going raw and real to spend time whole-heartedly with God.
(Want to know more and join us in the fast? Check out Lifepoint’s website!)

Today I am going grocery shopping. I don’t think I’ve ever planned out a trip like I have this one. I have things on my list I’ve never bought before: Whole grain rolled oats, a variety of fruits including blueberries, raspberries, and ‘Nanners. I am buying only 100% whole grain pasta, tofu, and LOADS of kidney beans and chickpeas.

Am I excited? You better believe it! I love food, I love cooking, and I think this could not only be a great way to grow closer to God and listen to his purpose for me, but to also explore and better understand my body and the concoctions that we can come up with to eat healthy food and feel AWESOME!

Now, The Daniel Fast also includes giving up coffee, so as a college student always craving anything Starbucks, I may find this challenging.
BUT! I treated myself this morning to my last cup of Coffee until February. 

Ahhh an Americano with Cream and Sugar. 

(All of which will be cut out of my diet completely by tomorrow)

So as I enjoy my americano, sitting with my returning roomies and grocery shopping, I send best wishes your way for this Sunday, the upcoming week, and all your plans entail

Happy Weekend, Everyone!