Omelets, Pedicures and Massages: The Makings of Greatness

Disclaimer:  I haven't written in a while so this is gonna be long...

I got to spend this past weekend with my mom.  It was very refreshing to have her here.  Friday night we just hung out and visited.  We got a dish of soft serve at Menchie's (for those of you who don't know what that is, it's a frozen yogurt place with 14 flavors and all the toppings in the world you could ever want).  Saturday, we spent some time at the Frist, since it was the last day it was free to get in.  There were only 2-3 exhibits; they were interesting but nothing we were too curious about.  Then we headed up to Madison to Old Time Pottery, which my mom had never been to.  She bought some couch coushions for the rocking chairs at the North Carolina house.  Then we went to get a pedicure at Illusions (hands down, the BEST pedicure I've ever had) and lunch at Zoe's Kitchen in Green Hills.  We also played a quick game of Smart Ass with Jenn; it was not surprising that Mom won that game :)  It was off to BB King's later that night to celebrate Jenn's birthday.  I had never been there, and Mom came with.  We had so much fun!  The music was great (David Lund, you would LOVE this place!) and the food was good.  Sunday, we went to Oasis and Harpeth Hills for church.  We met up with an old family friend who we had known while living in Connecticut.  It was great to see Maria :)  Mom taught me and Jenn how to make a good homemade omelet for lunch.  We put orange pepper, onion, cheese, cilantro and black pepper in it and boy was it DIVINE!!!  Then we went to see the new Liam Neeson movie, "Unknown."  It was really, really good...I would highly recommend seeing it. 

What do you guys think about the name Arristyn for a girl??? Traver or Trayor for a boy???

So Lent is coming up.  I was racking my brain today, and I don't think I've ever participated in it.  I'm interested in giving something up this year, but I'm not sure what.  Any ideas???

I finally found almonds that I like.  I've never been a fan of almonds...I prefer peanuts if I have to eat nuts.  My mom introduced me to almonds that are covered in cinnamon, and I like them.  They are definitely an acquired taste...

It's Girl Scout cookies time and I WANT SOME!!!!!  My favorites are Thin Mints, Do-Si-Do's, and Tagalongs :)

Today was rough.  I found out some news that is very discouraging.  My immediate thought was "I deserve better."  But there's nothing I can do, it's out of my control.  So why complain about it?  I focused on the fact that it could have been worse.  And then I was thinking about how this might be a reason to move onto something bigger and better.  As Cassie said, "God is big."

My fitness journey is going very well.  I'm running/doing calisthenics 6 days a week. I've never slept better, been happier overall, and just felt lighter!  I've stopped eating fast food, processed food.  I've cut back on sweets, and introduced fresh veggies and fruits into my diet every day.  Thanks again Steph for being awesome :)

Couple things I'm looking forward to this week:  spending tonight with my lady friends watching "The Bachelor" and Cassie Morris coming into town to visit me this coming weekend...yay for massages!!!!

Have a great week readers.