Beating a Bad Day

I woke up this morning feeling good, and then my last contact tore. One of the biggest hassles of moving is finding all new doctors and unfortunately, the eye doctor I found is terrible. I saw them early Jan. and still don’t have my contacts (not to mention, they botched my insurance, closed their entire office for a week, and don’t book appointments a year out). Don’t worry, as soon as I get those contacts, a Yelp review is coming their way. Today I am wearing my 5 year old Coke bottle glasses with the completely wrong prescription. So I look like a brunette Tori Spelling from Saved by the Bell.

Anyhow, I head downstairs to find cat barf all over the floor. Delightful. (Mercifully, E cleaned it up).

Instead of letting a bad morning wreck the rest of my day, I listen to my go to put me in a good mood jam.

How do you overcome a bad start to your day?

Do you have a go-to song?

Friday Favorites

1. With the cold weather, I am dying (plus, E likes to keep the thermostat at a balmy 65). I am loving my LL Bean WickedGood slippers. They are worth the investment (I asked for them as a b-day present)

2. Generic Argan oil. Do I need to tell you how dry and gross my skin is right now? I had a sample of Josie Moran's Argan oil and really liked it, but at $48 it was a little too rich for my blood. After reading another blog, I found Argan oil at the local fancy grocery for $12. Beware, don't put it in your hair though (mine is fine)- I looked like a major greaseball.

3. I don't even know if I can admit it, but I love Vanderpump Rules. Lisa Vanderpump is so stylish and I love her restaurants (if I had a restaurants I would totally want it decorated like hers). This past week was the (salacious) season finale. I can't wait for the (3 part probably) reunion episodes. Some of the people are the same age as me and older & that I just can't believe.

4. My new office (even if it's only for 2 months). It's so sweet and waaay more spacious than my previous cube space.

Ethan refers to that big chair as my "napping chair"!

5. This recipe:

Ingredients
1/3 cup oats
1 tablespoon raisins
2/3 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons greek yogurt
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar (if desired)

Preparations
1. In 2-cup microwavable cereal bowl, stir oats, raisins, and apple juice until well-blended.
2. Microwave on high 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until thickened. Top with yogurt; sprinkle with brown sugar.

Things that are not my favorite- the Cake Boss red velvet mix. I made it for a party yesterday trying to cut some corners and it was dry and meh. So not worth the $6 price tag (for a box cake mix). When it comes to baking, homemade always is the best if you have time, otherwise I'll stick to Betty Crocker yellow cake or strawberry cake.  

Have a great weekend & stay warm my friends!

Humpday Confessions

I've had my 2 mo. sabbatical. What have I been up to- travelling the world, finding a cure for cancer? None of the above, just hibernating? Ding ding ding. (confession #1)

# 2. I had no idea who to root for in the Superbowl. Peyton did go to my Alma Mater (UT!) and he seems so nice, but there is another Broncos player that went to my Alma Mater, I'll refer to him as "Summer's Eve".  Another Broncos player did a terrible reality TV show on E!, I'll call him Massengill. Plus, the Seahawks had those flashy lime green splashes of color on their uniforms. It was hard. I just ate spinach artichoke dip.

3. I tried to binge-watch Breaking Bad, but just couldn't get into it.

4. I might go Bridesmaidzilla for my little brother's wedding. I am so excited for the shower and rehearsal and everything! I created a Pinterest page for the shower and everyone's probably confused since I've been married for oh 7 years. Also, I'm the oldest Bridesmaid (or am I a Bridesmatron?)

5. I recently re-discovered the EMP (English Muffin Pizza) and grilled cheese. It's all I eat for dinner anymore. So much for healthy eating in the New Year.

Well, that's about all I can handle until I get back into the swing of things. Pictures next post, promise!