Before I buried my face in the computer for the day, I went up to the apartment gym for my workout. It was a strength training day with exercises for tri's, bi's, and back. I did my usual pyramid sets of seated rows, hammer curls, lat pulldowns, and tricep extensions. I followed it up with some ab work and then 2.5 miles on the treadmill. The entire workout took about an hour and I had the gym all to myself. Perfect.
My bowl of oats was just as perfect.
I combined 1/2 cup oats, 1/2 cup cottage cheese and a small spoonful of Crunch Time PB. For my toppings, I added 6 chopped Ghiradelli 60% Cacao Chips, strawberry slices, and a sprinkle of Kashi GoLean Crunch. I highly recommend this mixture. It was like Reese's in a bowl.I spent the rest of the day doing laundry and relaxing. I have a busy week ahead of me at work with a major report due. Tomorrow night I have to take a test at the college I'll be taking classes at in January. I'm stressing out over this big time. I don't even know why. I think I'm just nervous about being in a classroom setting again. I wish the test was in the morning because I know it's all I'll think about all day at work. To relieve some stress, I spent some time in the kitchen making my favorite dinner.
Mac & cheese! I had leftovers from the other night to use up so it didn't actually take me very long to make. I heated up the pasta, threw in 1/4 cup dark red kidney beans and a handful of broccoli. It helped take my mind off the test...eating it was fun too :)
My partner in crime went to a friend's house to watch the Pats game tonight. I'm debating on whether I want to watch GH episodes from last week or Twilight. I got sick of people saying, "OMG YOU HAVE TO SEE TWILIGHT SPARKLY VAMPIRES!!" We put it on our Netflix list and it's been sitting on the dining room table for a week. Neither one of us really has any interest to watch it. I actually really like Kristen Stewart as an actress (I love her cool sense of style too). I'm afraid I won't like her after watching this ridiculousness. I know I'll make fun of the movie the entire time...maybe I'll wait until tomorrow so Christian and I can make fun of it together. Have you seen Twilight?
Okay, I need to make a tv watching decision here. Let me know what you like and don't like about the new layout and have a great night!
26 comments:
I'm likin' your new look! Love the cookie bite!!!
Your new look rocks!
Your new design is awesome - looks like you put a lot of work in it!
I haven't seen or read any of the Twilight books/movies - I'm not sure if I will...
love this!!
your oatmeal looks awesome!
It looks super!!
I read the Twilight book just to see what all the fuss was about and I thought it was really good. Though I felt silly reading a young adult novel!
The movie is a little cheesy but enjoyable I guess. Not sure if I'll see New Moon cuz I haven't read that book.
Glad you were able to figure out the layout easily...and that I was able to help!
Love the layout! And I haven't seen Twilight yet, but I've read the books. Which is still semi-embarrassing..:)
@Melissa and @Erin: I've heard good things about the books. From people over the age of 30 so don't be embarassed!
Hey! I just saw your comment! Glad I'm not the only south shore blogger around, everyone seems to be in the city!
ps - I hope you are watching GH. I am a big GH fan!!
I love a good mac and cheese, with added veggies! I am probably going to make some soon actually, as I've had some in my cabinet for a while that I need to get to.
I really love the new look of your blog Melissa. It looks great!
Love the new look!! Mmmmmmmm, cookies!! :)
What is GH?
Love the cookie.
I am a huge Twilight fan. I've read all the books as have my parents (even my dad). The movie isn't fine art, but it's still enjoyable. At times, I was laughing at things that weren't meant to be funny. Similarly, the Twilight books aren't that well written. But the story is good - even if it's not fine literature or cinema it's a way to get lost in a different world for a few hours.
I'd try it...keeping an open mind to forgive some of the silly parts.
(And Kristen Stewart does a great job...as she does in all her movies).
great new look :) yummy ots
xoxo
shelley
I love the new look! And your mac'n cheese makes me hungry!!!
I'm loving the new look!! we both went white. I think White is the new color.
Your new layout is awesome - I lurv it! :) I'm kind of a sucker for Twilight but I liked the book much more than the movie. It did feel a little corny. Whatever you decide on, I hope you have a great night!
Hello! I just found your blog so I don't know what the layout was previously, but I love the current look - keep up the great work!
I like your new layout! Fresh, and clean...now, when are you moving to Wordpress? Seriously, do it before you regret not doing it beforehand! >.<
Maybe I should catch up on GH too. Oh, and I do love the new layout. Way cool!
LOVE the new look, melissa! very chic and totally YOU :)
I cannot believe the pats lost by ONE point! I didn't stay up to watch the whole thing bc I had work at 5 this AM, but I just heard now and wow cannot believe it!!
have a great monday! hopefully not too busy!
Looks great!
I read the Twilight books last year. Since I worked with teenagers as a counselor, I need to know what all the hype was about. It was also a good jumping off point in counseling! I liked them and thought the movie was well done, but I'm not consumed by it!
Love your new layout!
I have not read the Twilight books yet (or seen the movie). I am getting sick of hearing about how I have to though so I'll probably give in and read it soon.
Stellar new blog layout!
You know my thoughts on the new layout. Matt's wife likes the Twilight books but said the movie is terrible.
never seen twilight. i read it but i wasn't like ADORING of it.
love the new layout. me like cookies.
YEAH YEAH kettlebells! what did you do?!
HAHHA i know, that shirt is BOMB! =D
The new layout is great! Would you like to work on mine next? : )
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