A thankful Tuesday

Things that are currently making this lady smile:

1. Big bowls of oatmeal

2. Funny things my husband says

One of my favorite things about my husband is the nonsense he says when he’s half asleep. It’s great next-morning entertainment when I ask him, “Do you know what you said last night?”

This one happened just last night as we were falling asleep.

J begins to snore. Loudly.

Me: J! J!

J: What?

Me: You’re snoring.

J: I don’t think so. I’m asleep.

Me:

Apparently people only snore when they’re awake? We got a good laugh out of this one.

3. My students

I really love teaching my morning classes. Right now I only have male students, but they are all really fantastic and totally make my day.

4. New socks

 

 

 

 

 

 

My other early Christmas gift from my mom was a pack of new socks. She buys my brother and I new socks every Christmas. These have a small band of light pink breast cancer awareness ribbons around the ankle.

I ran in them today and they were super comfy and didn’t cause blisters. Huzzah!

5. Freshly painted fingernails

6. Snacks that feel like dessert

Have 5 minutes and a microwave? Here’s an easy faux apple crisp recipe:

Cut up half an apple into small chunks. Put in a mug and top with 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, and .5 teaspoon vanilla extract. Microwave on high for 5 minutes or until apples are softened. Top with 1/4 cup of Kashi Go Lean Crunch and microwave for 1 more minute. Stir, prepare to be amazed, and enjoy!

7. Great workouts

2 easy miles in just a little under 18 minutes. I can handle that. Plus a 20-minute morning flow sesh before… 3 wheel poses in a row made me feel STRONG.

8. Christmas break

This is my last week of work at job number 2 for two weeks. I’m super excited to have some time off and relax with my husband.

9. Healthy living

Today marks my 12th day in a row of eating healthy and not binging. I was on an outta control eating spiral for a few days at the end of November/beginning of December. I’m happy to be back in control and learning about what works for me versus what takes me to a place where I feel deprived. Healthy living is not about avoiding the foods/activities you enjoy.

10. YOU! My readers

I’ve been loving all the comments I’m receiving from you lately. At the end of the day, this blog is for me—to record my thoughts, my eating habits, and my approach to a healthy life, all the while living in Japan—but I am so glad that someone finds it worthy enough to take a minute and stop by.

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