The Post that Almost Wasn't!

Hey NeverEver's,

I came home tired, I left work tired. To put it simply I was exhausted and in no mood to do anything more strenuous then eating some dinner. But let me start at the beginning.

This morning I was supposed to wake up 15 minutes early to meditate for the #elf4health challenge. So today of all mornings it was my duty as a challenge-ie to wake up early and to do my style of 'meditation'. Which is to think about things that have made me happy. Things that I am grateful for!

Well today of all days both me AND the Hubby sleep in. Yup even he didn't catch the alarm clock. I am thinking it was the weather. Anyways, it was a 'rush-rush-rush' just to get to work on time. But, I did have enough time to snag this!

Winter is coming late to So Cal. We still have the leaves on the tree & the ground. But it was a wonderful rainy day! This started to make things better. I love the rain and how fresh everything seems!

Made it to work with about 5 mins to spare. Really don't like cutting it that close at all! Happily I did have one thing waiting for me once I got there. Which made my morning that much better!

That's right Starbucks Christmas Blend coffee with a peach fruit cup and chex mix. This is the first time I have EVER had Chex Mix and I have to say that I liked it.

Wasn't all that happy with how messy it was at times, but the taste was good and it hit the spot for a girl who didn't have breakfast.

However, that is where it starts going down hill. Work was stressful and well that is enough said about that.

So once I got home I was exhausted. I had even posted

I gave myself a free pass not to do today. Not because I was away from the computer, not because I was sick...but because I was tired and didn't feel like it.

And I allowed myself to be okay with that. Not posting. Not doing my challenge exercise (challengeloop) and not doing my meditation (elf4health).

But then I started thinking. Wasn't this the same thing as giving myself a free pass to not workout? Wasn't this the same attitude that allowed me to have sweets and not in moderation? Wasn't it this attitude that I wanted to kick in the @ss?

After thinking about it I asked myself 2 questions.

1. Was I on the computer?  Answer - Yes
2. Was I about to fall asleep?  Answer - No

So why wasn't I writing my nightly post?

The answer was that I was allowing that 'attitude' that it was 'OKAY' not to do what I needed to do. That it was 'OKAY' not to work hard and keep at it.

Well it wasn't at all 'OKAY'. So I put down the computer and did my fitness challenge!

Then I made myself sit away from all the noise (hubby was playing BlackOp's) and the computer. I made myself sit down for 15 mins and think about what I was grateful for. I meditated!

And I found out that it was possible for me to sit quitely, by myself, for 15 mins and just...be happy. I didn't fall asleep...I didn't start thinking of all the things I needed to do. I just thought about things that made me happy.

Wanna know one of the top things that kept coming into my mind? I mean besides the Hubby!

The Blogging World. The people I have met while doing challenges, my readers, the exercises (that was a shocker), and the things I have seen this blog do!

So now I just had to write about it. But I still didn't want to share my weakness. I didn't want to share that this post almost wasn't. But I needed to. I needed to share with everyone...and especially myself that I can overcome that 'OKAY' attitude.

The post is almost at its end and I am so happy that I did it. I exercised, I meditated, and I overcame! 

Now it really is time for bed. Those Squats aren't getting any easier...or maybe I am still sore from the Burpee's.

So NeverEver's, How do you over come that 'OKAY' attitude? Especially, when you know that attitude isn't okay?

Sunday Fun Day: Cooking Galore!

Hey NeverEver's!

Happy Sunday Fun Day!!! I hope you have all had an amazing weekend! 

Its been a quite weekend for the Hubby and I, or at least yesterday was. It was rainy and cold and just lovely! 

Don't those clouds look lovely!

Personally, I love it when its cold outside. Not only can I actually dress to the weather, unlike Summer where there is only so much you can take off (thank goodness). 

Its perfect for snuggling up in a comfy blanket, or a newly given purple robe (thanks again in-laws), and reading some books! Speaking about reading, I went on a small buying spree on B&N for my Nook. It seemed to be a biography / history books this week. I am looking forward to this book the most!

It is the book about Hatshepsut, who was Egypt's first female pharaoh. I have always been extremely interested in Egypt and its history. Can't wait to see how the book is!

So, as it was a cold day Hubby and I decided to head to Fresh & Easy and get some supplies for the cold weather.  

My soup of the day was from SkinnyTaste, she has amazing recipes, and I chose the Beef, Potato & Quinoa Soup. Never had Quinoa before, but I hear lots of good things about it.

Quinoa has High Protein, has all 9 essential amino acids and it is gluten free. So it was on my list of things to try and I was finally able to do so!


As you can see we also picked up some beer. Fresh & Easy has some brands that we never seen before and I was in an experimenting mood! So they were impossible to pass up.

My beer of choice was the Bohemia. It is a Mexican beer that was smooth going down and had a pleasant aftertaste. Not what I usually go for, Bluemoon / ShockTop, but it was an easy going beer that is perfect for that mood of 'I want a beer but nothing heavy'.

Hubby's beer of choice was called BumbleBee 'Golden Ale'. BumbleBee did have MANY other tastes but Hubby choose the 'Golden Ale'. Now this one for me was the type of beer I go for! It was powerful going down and had a delicious hop aftertaste!

For me beer is like wine to some people. There is always a beer that will go good with what you are cooking. And each one has a unique flavor and taste! So good, of course in moderation!

On to the soup! It was delicious! Only 309 calories and it is super filling! The beef was so tender and with the scallions, thank you again Hubby for getting that after I forgot, gave it the South American feel to it just like it was supposed to!

Now the quinoa wasn't really that noticeable. Not to say it was bad but I would consider it more of a 'filler' then anything else. At least in this soup!

Okay on to Sunday Morning! I was planning this since Saturday night and it came out delicious!

Steak and Egg's for Breakfast! Now I never made this before, but I knew it wasn't hard. I used lean steak with California golden potatoes instead of hash browns. Personally, I thought they were better and healthier plus easier to make then hash browns. 

Now these eggs are what I am the HAPPIEST about. I have NEVER EVER done sunnyside up eggs. Somehow they always turned into scrambled! So the fact that I have proof, and it was delicious, that it has been done has made my day!

So the breakfast was a hit with the hubby! It was a little more filling then I thought it would be so this great breakfast will be keeping us full for most of the day!

Okay so it is Sunday Football. I am gonna start watching that now.

I would love to see another victory for my Saints!

Hey NeverEver's, have you ever made something in the kitchen that you thought you couldn't? What is your favorite breakfast to have?

Rain Rain Go Away...

Hey NeverEver's

Okay I really didn't mean that title...I actually LOVE the rain to tell the truth. But it looks so cute up there doesn't it? I just had to have it.

Seriously, I am not sure how I was able to get some rain drops mid drop. The only thing I can think of is that its because there was so much coming down. So as you can tell its raining here in So. Cal. Pretty hard in the LA area, which we are not used to at all! 

But we really needed the rain since California has been going through a drought. 

But then the rain stopped and it went to the perfect 'Curl up with a book while having coffee' type of weather. Which is EXACTLY what I shall be doing as soon as I finish with the computer.

 I have fallen in LOVE with this book 'The Black Count' which is the 'true' story of the 'Count of Monte Cristo' which was always one of my favorite classics as a kid!

Yes I was a bookworm!

Of course while I am staring at the lovely rainbow its so bright in the sky and just so there! But as soon as I turn my back to get the camera...well it starts disappearing. 

Maybe we can play a game called 'spot the rainbow' ^_^. I swear it seems to disappear the more I stare at the photo...or maybe that is just me. 

Okay, so I want to thank you all again while letting me rant yesterday. Today was such a better day! Although, I think that is because its raining and that always brings my mood up! 

Dinner was great, and of course I didn't take pictures, SORRY! It was a homemade tomato soup with carrots, squash, olives and if you wanted it chicken. It hit the spot on this cold day. The food was gone before I remembered that I needed to take a photo. 

Daily Stats Day 77:

I have been trying to get up earlier and get to the gym before heading to work. So far 4 days have gone by and I have yet to make it. I am gonna keep trying but its so comfy in my bed!

So NeverEver's, how do you wake up in the morning to get to the gym?

Is it raining by you? 

Okay NeverEver's, its good night for me! Stay safe if your driving in the rain or snow tomorrow!