GUESSSSSS WHHATTT?!?!?!
After 2 failed attempts at Microbiology…I finally passed my FIRST EXAM ever my third time in the class…I guess third time’s the charm right?!?!
I apologize for this giant picture of my face, but I could NOT contain my excitement when I found out!!!
In other new, I ate this really pretty smoothie Thursday for lunch! This chocolate PB smoothie tasted more like a milkshake and I loved it.
1/2 frozen banana, a few ice cubes, 1 scoop JP+ chocolate complete, 1 T raw cacao powder, 1 C almond milk – blend – top with 1 T Enjoy Life chocolate chips, 1 tsp peanut butter, and a handful of your favorite granola. I made this sugar-free,salt-free,oil-free one that I can’t share with you just yet 🙂 I promise it’s better than it sounds, lol.
After practically inhaling my smoothie, I headed to work for a few hours. I could barely keep my eyes open on Thursday night, so an early bedtime was a must. This whole waking up at 4 a.m. thing is really fun and all but I hate getting sleepy at 6 p.m.
Ohhhh whoops! I got so excited to tell you about my exam, I forgot to mention my run that morning. It was only slightly cold. 🙂
Friday I spent all day at two different jobs and then crashed at my parents house – I have been watching Justified with my parents on the weekends and I usually am too sleepy to drive past 10:30. Ya know, I used to feel “lame” or like a “loser” for hanging out with my family on the weekends and falling asleep early instead of going out and partying – but I really love my weekends with my loved ones! We always have fun and I know I will appreciate the memories when I get older. <3
Saturday morning I met my new friend Maibelline for coffee at Spencer’s! And I have a story for you!! Do you remember last week when I told you I was to chicken to go up to that boy I thought was cute?!?! Well, Saturday I saw him at the coffee shop! I told myself that after my conversation with my friend was over I would march right up to him and introduce myself. I didn’t even give myself time to overthink it! Well – I downed the rest of my coffee, stood up, and walked right over to him! I tapped him on the shoulder…he looked slightly confused…but I put on my best smile, complimented his Instagram (because he’s a tattoo artist – and I love giving compliments). After he said thank you he asked what my name was – I said “It’s Anastasia and don’t forget it!” and then I smiled and walked away.
HOLY MOLY – never ever EVER would I walk up to a complete random stranger, especially a cute one, and introduce myself. This whole personal development stuff is really paying off – my confidence has really grown! Now, I may never talk to him again – but that’s okay because now that I have gone up to someone once, I can do it again.
Post-Introduction-Success-Smoothie for lunch! This recipe is the same as above because it is really darn tasty!
After lunch and a quick trip to the grocery store – I headed back to Spencer’s to meet my other friend Mackayla for coffee!! She is such a cute human, I just love her.
After my 7th cup of coffee for the day (if only I were kidding), I got dressed to head to church to help cater an event. It was super fun and super exhausting! I was more than ready to crawl into bed when I got home.
Sunday morning the weather was beautiful! So I took my favorite little guy on a long walk around the neighborhood.
After our walk I made a quick batch of GF blueberry muffins for church and then got ready to go.
After church I went back to my parent’s house for coffee! <3
I don’t really know what I am going with my hands but I do know the weather was PERFECT! I also wrote this blog post: CLICK HERE – about what happens when you start thinking positively. <3
I came back to my house late Sunday evening EXHAUSTED! I feel like I say that a lot, haha.
Monday morning I was up at 4 a.m. for my morning miracle, followed by a quick run with Owen. I spent most of the day at work before heading to the coffee shop to work on some homework. When I got back home I roasted up these delicious vegetables. I won’t even go into my love affair with roasted vegetables, because you already know!
For dinner I had the veggies I prepared and a Dr. Praegers veggie burger!
Tuesday morning I went on another run with Owen and then got ready for the day. When I got to school, I noticed all the lights were off with only 5 minutes before class was supposed to begin – I checked my email and yep, class was canceled. I laughed to myself and then walked back to my car. I decided to head into work early instead! One of my jobs is at my parent’s truck tire store – hence all the wheels in the below picture.
Around 1 I headed to my other job on campus – after working for a few hours I booked it home for a Zoom Call with my mentor, Holly! I always love our calls together! They leave me feeling super refreshed and excited about life! <3
More veggies for dinner + tuna + butternut squash risotto.
Wednesday morning I was up at 4 a.m. for my morning miracle routine and then I worked on a presentation I had to do that day. I had a quick bowl of oatmeal and then got ready to drive 2 hours for my presentation.
My hair didn’t last long once the torrential downpour began. 🙂
The rain was so terrible I ended up going 30 mph on the interstate and genuinely had no idea if anyone was around me or if I was going to hit someone. I basically prayed for 2 hours straight. Luckily, I am a planner so I still had an hour before my presentation! I stopped at Panera for a quick-lunch! For some reason they gave me extra bread and extra salad – I wasn’t going to complain though! After lunch I drove to my presentation – killed my presentation!! – and then headed back home. The drive home was MUCH better. I blasted my Manifestation Babe podcast and thought about my life.
I got home around 2 and made a quick meal for a family at church! I made my Pesto Quinoa with roasted vegetables (I added chicken too!) + my cashew cookie balls!
Around 5:30 I had…you guessed it…more vegetables! I also had a few NutTacos – these were insanely good! I saw Taralynn from Simply Taralynn eat them and I knew I had to try!
Thursday morning I woke up – did my morning miracle – and then did a few YouTube workout videos. (I love anything Blogilates!) It has been raining the last few days and clearly we are getting cabin fever… we miss our outdoor runs. I didn’t snap a picture but when I was doing those pilates ab 100’s (where you are in a V shape, pumping your arms), Owen was resting his head on my stomach – it was so cute!! My dream of him becoming a cuddler is finally coming true.
After a quick workout – I made amazing oatmeal! I am definitely someone who will spend 10 minutes sautéing apples for oatmeal rather than putting on makeup for class. 🙂
1/4 C oats, 1 C almond milk, cinnamon – heat on stove until liquid is absorbed – add in 1 scoop vanilla plant protein, I used JP+ complete — sauté 1/2 a fuji apple in cinnamon, clove, 1 tsp maple syrup — top with 1 tsp peanut butter & chocolate b/c why not?! I used Lily’s chocolate
And that’s all I have for now. 🙂 I hope you had the best week ever!! and I hope you have an even better weekend!
Ahhhh yayyyy! Congrats, congrats, congrats!! I am so happy for you, girl! And I love that you captured your excitement in the moment- I took a pic like that after my NCLEX, and it’s fun to look back at on. And as usual- thank you for the awesome meal inspo. Have a great day! xo
Thank you!!! 🙂 I was jumping up and down and so were my parents!! Hahahaha The material is finally clicking with me, third times the charm! Lol
Have the best weekend!! xoxox
Oh oh! Here’s the story about coffee shop boy. 😄 I don’t feel like that should be your last time talking to him! Maybe he will say hi to you next time now!
Congratulations on passing the exam! Yay! 🙂
You are so sweet, thank you!!! 🙂
And maybe!! I am staying positive about him and will keep you posted 😉