basking in the sunshine.

[swinging my worries away]

the sunshine today was gorgeous! unfortunately- the day started with some really bad news about my education at VIU(or non-education as it stands). very frustrating. but the day got better. highlights included- a morning of shopping home decor stores to accessorize jess's new apartment(got myself a few good bargains too!), a starbucks caramel apple spice in the sunshine, a visit to the park with steff, megs and rhys, and a hatha yoga class. all in all- a good day. just wish my whole semester of work wasn't going down the drain..

I have been keeping up well with my goals for the week. vegetarian diet is going well and I have had the opportunity to enjoy a yoga class every day so far this week. I even slipped in a hot yoga class bright and early on wednesday morning.

after finishing eating animals, I picked up love the one you're with by emily griffin. scored this one at the library and decided to give it a try. so far, so good. a nice easy read which is always nice before bed. I needed something light as eating animals was quite intense(but well worth it)

it's almost weekend time! although every day is a weekend for me lately.

--m

cheddar paprika biscuits.

[before baking]

[yum!]

another opportunity to use the mixer! these biscuits turned out really well- next time I would use a touch less flour and a touch more cheese. check out this recipe here. I have seen many different variations on this recipe and I think next time I will add some green onions or chives. delicious! perfect for any meal.

happy wednesday.

--m

music to my ears.

I love a little upbeat music at yoga once in a while(especially when the sun is shining). here are a few of my favourite songs that steph at omtown yoga has used recently in her playlists..

beauty in the world- macy gray

say hey- michael franti & spearhead

addicted to love- florence + the machine

I seriously can't help tapping my toes in my downward facing dog when she plays these great tunes.

another great artist brought to my attention- ray lamontange check him out! lovin' it.

--m

a weekly challenge.

after finishing the book eating animals I decided to kick meat completely this week. this isn't too much of a stretch for me because I haven't been eating red meat of any kind for a year and a half.

here are a few good vegetarian eats that I have indulged in this week:

[cauliflower rice]

[breakfast for dinner]

[homemade yam fries with spicy mayo]

[green salad and paprika cheddar biscuits(stay tuned for this delicious recipe)]

hopefully the rest of my vegetarian week goes well! so far, so good.

--m

first adventure with the mixer.

oreo cheesecake cookies:

easy peasy! especially with the mixer- I love it so much already. can't wait to use it again today!

--m

early birthday present..

YAY!! it is allllll mine!!!

I absolutely love it- derek was going to paint it a light purple colour for me but I just couldn't wait to use it so for now I am going to leave it white! isn't she cute? I found this one on craigslist for quite cheap and it was brand new in the box- score! derek and I drove down to vic to pick it up. so so excited to finally have one- now the baking really begins.. :)

we were going to spend the day in vic but decided to just head home since we weren't feeling like dealing with the victoria parking and traffic. we made a short stop in cowichan bay to stretch our legs and get a treat from the bakery!

my treat: cheese whirl

mmm so yummy! the bakery there is amazing and they have a specialty local cheese shop and an amazing ice cream store. I could just spend my afternoon there eating!

hope everyone has a lovely week!

--m

100th post!!

I would say 100 posts is a bit of a landmark? Yay for scarves and socks! we miss you carissa :( hope you come back soon!

here is a nice quote I love and really believe in:

"we're so busy watching out for what's just ahead of us that we don't take time to enjoy where we are" --bill watterson

get out there and enjoy this lovely saturday!

--m