Friday Things
January 11th, 2013 | Author: Alysha
Happy Friday! Working a full week after a holiday is always though, but I’m glad I’m getting back into the swing of things — hanging out with friends, reading awesome books, working out and being productive!! Here’s a snapshot into what’s been going on lately.
1. Thanks everyone on your suggestions for How to Kill a Sugar Craving. I’m so glad I’m not the only one who has a hard time with this. Yesterday I did pretty good by my standards. I only had one TINY truffle all day.
Last night I met some friends/former co-workers at El Beso in Greenfield, WI (be very jealous, Brittney!) I ordered the enchiladas verdes with rice and beans. My only complaint was I wish there was more verde sauce.
Since I’m well aware that this is very indulgent, I ALWAYS bring food home. That way I feel like I’m satisfied by getting what I want, but I don’t feel guilty because I get two meals out of it. From this picture, I took home 2 enchiladas (out of the three), plus some rice and beans. Brenton is going up to Appleton this weekend, so I’ll be a lone chick with Oliver tonight. I also wanted leftovers so I didn’t have to cook tonight :)
2. I am reading such an awesome book for book club that I need to shout it from the rooftops. A friend recommended “Matched” by Ally Condie as a book similar to “The Hunger Games.” They are in fact very similar. It’s about a society in the future and how the government controls citizens by matching them for procreation to produce optimal offspring. I’m listening to this one on audiobook. I really love Ally’s voice. Sometimes the production company can kill a good book with the wrong voice, but they made a great choice on this one.
3. For me, weekends are all about relaxing and being productive. I love reading the newspaper on Sunday and drinking coffee while watching “The Sunday Morning Show” on CBS. And yes, I’m still one of those people who subscribes to the newspaper. It makes sense since I write for one!
On the flip side, I love getting errands done, cleaning our apartment, catching up on freelance assignments and taking a class or two at the gym. I’m making this the weekend to put all of our Christmas decorations away. Plus, Sun is having one of her clothing swap parties again! I LOVE these and will make sure to post any fun outfits I receive.
If you have some time to relax, consider making these Apple Butter Pancakes from Laurie. Since I have a few jars of Cranberry Apple Butter leftover from canning this summer, I would definitely substitute that for regular apple butter.
Cranberry Apple Butter Pancakes
Adapted from Laurie at Love, Laugh, Laurie!
Serves 2
3/4 cup pancake mix
1/3 cup cranberry apple butter
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
Combine all the ingredients to make your batter, and prepare the pancakes as you normally would. Enjoy!
TELL ME: Are you more about relaxing on the weekends or catching up from the week? What book are you reading?
In addition to “Matched,” I’m finally reading “A Million Little Pieces” by James Frey. I know there was so much controversy surrounding this book, but I am keeping an open mind.
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I have never heard of matched but I think I need to check it out now.
Alex @ therunwithin recently posted..It’s Ok: Get a Helmet
OMG I am jealous!!!!! I haven’t been there since we went with you guys in the summer! I do need to get my ring cleaned at Southridge at some point…
I’m starting Matched this weekend, pumped!
Brittney @ Brittney Breathing recently posted..Meal Planning 101: Our Budget & Where We Shop
I need to get my ring checked at Southridge too – Rodgers and Hollands :) ring/dinner date? :)
Alysha recently posted..Friday Things
I can’t even look at those enchiladas, they look way too good and I want them so much right now!! I read Matched, and loved it. I struggled through the next book in the series though and ended up moving on to another book. I need to go back to it, I think it might have been because I took a long break from reading in the middle and couldn’t get back into it. Loved the first half of it though! I love audiobooks too!! The Harry Potter ones are AMAZING if you are into that sort of thing, (I found them at the library – you can’t beat free) and I also loved Graceling because it has a full cast, so a different person reads for each voice. Divergent is on my “to read” list too, which is also supposed to be similar to Hunger Games and matched. Wow, I just wrote a lot.. I’m such a nerd!!
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Thanks for such a thoughtful comment, Alissa! I want to read Divergent too! I heard that’s going to be made into a movie with Lilly Collins. It seems like every book is part of a series these days.
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I want to have a clothing swap party! Sounds like fun… too bad my friends are all mega tiny lol. My weekend will be filled with enjoying the warm weather. It’s supposed to be in the high 50s/low 60s here in PA this weekend!
Amber @ Busy, Bold, Blessed recently posted..Kicking Off My Whole21!
The weather is in the 40s in WI – that’s SUPER warm for here at this time. I wouldn’t mind some 60s though :)
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I can wait to start Matched! Hopefully this weekend :) And thanks for the pancakes shout out! Cranberry apple butter sounds pretty amazing!
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie recently posted..Are You Ready for Some Challenges?
I should make those again. That picture is from months ago and I never blogged about it!
Alysha recently posted..Friday Things
You have the exact same routine as me on Sunday mornings. I am slightly obsessed with Sunday Morning and with my routine of reading the paper with a cup of coffee in my hands.
I’ll have to try that meal at El Beso next time we go.
Matched sounds like a great book! I’m going to post on what I am currently reading on my blog tomorrow, but it’s called Blackberry Winter by Sarah Jio. Are you on Goodreads?
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That’s so funny! I thought I was the only one who watched Sunday Morning!
I have never heard of Goodreads. What’s it all about?
alysha@shesontherun recently posted..Friday Things
Breakfast looks awesome. I’ve never heard of this book but I’ll have to go check it out. I love when I read a book so good that I want to share it with everyone!
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