It may just be impossible to complete a full (uninterrupted) week of classes this semester. Don’t get me wrong though, I’m not complaining! This week was almost full, but my Thursday morning class was canceled due to the crazy wet, slippery snow that pummeled DC again. Will it ever end? Where is Spring? I can’t take another month of this crazy weather 
But alas, we must keep truckin’ through…the end IS in sight…maybe 
As I’m walking in the freezing cold in the city, I ponder the most random thoughts. This weeks nagging question was “why is a venti dark roast cheaper than a grande mint hot tea at Starbucks?” The venti is like $2.58 and the grande tea is like $2.75?! Baffling. But I guess that Mint Majesty tea is a hot commodity :/ <— That stuff is damn good if you want some yummy tea and not coffee! (Plus the tax in DC is insane! The grande tea is actually only $2.45 or something, but add another 30 cents of tax!) Thankfully I am blessed with an endless supply of gift cards…otherwise this Starbucks obsession would not be possible.
Anyway…while I’m crossing my fingers for warmer temps and possibly get back to running outside this weekend, I’ll also be studying for a mid-term on Tuesday. Then I only have one more mid-term on the 18th (after spring break)!? Yea, only 2 of my classes have mid-terms (again, not complaining). Now enough rambling, I know you all are eager to dive-in to this week’s Finisher! XOXO
SS Posts from the week:
Monday: Recipe ReDux #16 Chocolate Hemp Seed Butter
Tuesday: The One Thing You Need To Advance Your Yoga Practice (And Your Life)
Wednesday: Anti-Inflammatory Cherry Smoothie
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ The Difference Between Successful People And Those Who Flounder
A little thing called honesty.
+ 11 Secrets To Successful Meditation
It’s all about taking it slow and not having expectations.
+ The Art Of Losing Yourself
Sometimes we just have to get lost!
+ I Wish I’d Never Told Her To “Hurry Up”
Innocence and childhood is too short.
+ The One Crucial Step To Creating The Life You Want
It’s hard to do, but you can.
+ Slowing Down
Need this!
+ 15 Benefits Of Mindful Meditation
Really, I am going to start trying meditation again…
+ Be The Same Person In The Dark
You need to be the true YOU all the time.
+ Being A Stay At Home Mom
This was so honest and real in so many ways. You can relate it to more than just motherhood too!
Fitness:
+ No More Girly Fitness Bullshit
I could have written this myself! This awesome badass women KNOWS what’s real! Omg! IN LOVE!
+ 5 Things Beginners Need To Know About Getting Lean
This is another golden post! So so so good!
+ How To Manage Exercise With Pain
When you have chronic pain, fitness can be the last thing on your to-do, but you can!
+ How To Know When You Need A Rest Day (Or Week!)
Great post with all the questions you should be asking yourself!
+ 18 Most Annoying Fitness Myths That Just Won’t Die
Please…please die!
Food:
+ 5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Gluten
Read this and be educated some more! (Celiacs should NOT be eating at Pizza Hut, just FYI!)
+ What Are Your Thoughts On The Paleo, Gluten-Free, IIFYM, Low Carb Diet?
I love Paige’s answer!
+ How To Make Dairy-Free Coconut Yogurt
Must try this!
+ 12 Fruits & Veggies With The Most Pesticides (2015 Dirty Dozen)
Just an updated list to keep in mind!
+ 55 Amazing Peanut Butter Lovers’ Recipes
If you don’t have time to drool or you haven’t eaten…don’t click this! (P.S. they’re all vegan!)
+ What Makes Non-Dairy Milk Shelf Stable?
I always wondered…
Health:
+ The Burning Questions Every Person With Food Allergies Wants Answered
That’s right, allergies can be grown out of! (Unlike autoimmune disease!)
+ For Our Family, Gluten-Free Isn’t A Fad, It’s A Lifesaver
My heart!
+ 9 Ways To Fall Asleep That You Probably Haven’t Tried
I’m liking #2 and #7
+ 25 Things Only A Food Allergy Parent Would Understand
Or food allergy college student, haha!
Blogging, Social Media, Tech & Photography:
+ Writing With Brands: Writing A Pitch Email
In case you want to do the reaching out!
+ To Be Brave With Your Art
Blogging or creating, be brave in all you make!
+ 30 Tutorials That Will Make You A Better Photographer And Editor
Great resource list my dear friends!
+ Are You Being Conned? Sponsored Blog Posts Rates And Best Practice Guidelines
Don’t let yourself be cut short!
+ How To Write A Guest Post
Am I the only blogger who doesn’t like guest posting?
+ How To Build An Awesome Online Community (And Why It’s Important)
Sharing, caring, and being nice!
+ How To Make A Product Collage In Photoshop Without Tedious Cropping
This maybe useful!
+ 9 Food Blogging Books To Buy And Read
Well I just added a bunch to the list!
+ 5 Questions For Anyone Who Wants To Turn Their Blog Into An Income Stream
What exactly are you’re end goals?
+ SEO For Beginners
I really do want to care….but….
Other:
+ The 26 People You’ll See At Every Whole Foods
Not mine…it’s too small :/
+ 7 Ways To Banish (Almost) All Of Your Pre-Interview Jitters
Interviews can be pretty damn nerve-racking!
+ 9 Phrases Successful People Say Every Day (And You Should, Too)
Some great powerful phrases!
+ Creating A Healthy At-Home Work Environment
When you work from home, take these important wellness steps!
+ 11 Delightfully Unusual Color Combinations (Plus The Reasons Why They Work)
I love these! Now I just need a house to paint….
Favorite Pins:
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Chocolate Layered Banana Bread. Right when you thought banana bread couldn’t get any better
Vegan Mediterranean Chickpea Burgers. Yummy! I really do miss making my own :/
Whole Roasted Sesame Ginger Cauliflower. This winter veggie is just so wonderful!
Chickpea Spinach Burgers. Okay, these burgers look awesome too!
Coconut Tulsi (Holy Basil) Ice Cream. Okay…let’s just safe this one for the first warm day!
Fluffy Vegan and Gluten-Free Buckwheat + Oat Flour Pancakes. You can’t get any better!
Sesame Cashew Chickpea Dip. She was ever so humble to call it dip too!
Lime, Chili, and Roasted Pumpkin Quinoa. Okay wow….I need this now!
Sticky Coconut Rice with Scallions. Sweet and savory and o so good!
Chocolate Banana Graham Ice Cream Sandwiches (Vegan, Gluten-Free). Really?! How can you not want one!?
Honey Lime Glazed Salmon with Sesame Rice Noodle Salad. This for dinner…everyday!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ Coffee…but I think that’s a given! I don’t drink it for the caffeine. I really do drink it for the taste! It even kills my tummy…but I love that damn taste!
+ Great strength training workouts this week! It’s felt really good, better than yoga this week!
+ Half way through the Spring semester :O Now I have to doing my housing application this weekend though for the Fall…..
So tell me:
+ Do you drink coffee for the caffeine or the taste?
+ What random thoughts/questions have you been pondering this week?
+ Anyone else love that Mint Majesty tea?
*Linking-up with Heather’s Friday Favorites, Clare’s Five Things Friday, Katie’s Friday Favorites*
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