Friday Finisher 11/1/13

Hey, happy November 1st! October flew by, didn't it. These next two months are going to go by quick, I can tell. With the breaks and holidays, before we know it, it will be 2014! I am siked for 2014. I will be graduating and turning 18 in June and then it's off to college from there, ah! But back to reality for a few more months right?

So if you are reading this in the morning, I will be taking my AP Psych, AP Government, Ancient History, and health 9-week exams today. I feel pretty confident with them all, but a little less so for Gov. That class is intense and the tests are always tricky, but fingers crossed I prepared enough. Then all I have are those damn SATs tomorrow. They start at 8 (could start earlier if everyone in your room arrived on time) and go all the way to about 12:30/1:00ish. It all depends on how good your proctor is. But I am dreading those hours, I just can't focus that long. I survived them that last time I took them in May, but I was absolutely drained by the end. When I come home Saturday it will be food then nap time.

I made the best "random bowl" dinner last night and want to make it again tonight! Let me share an unflattering photo and quick "recipe" with y'all. believe me when I say don't judge a book (food) by its cover 😉

"Cheezy" Sardine Kasha Bowl

Ingredients: (serves 1)

+ 1 Can of Salt-Free Sardines, in Water

+ ⅓ Cup of Dry Kasha

+ 4 Kale Leaves (torn into bite-sized pieces)

+ 6 White Baby Button Mushrooms (roughly chopped)

+ 3 TB of Nutritional Yeast

+ 1 TB of Salt-Free Stoneground Mustard

+ ½ to 1 Tsp of Turmeric

+ 1 ½ Tsp of Chopped Chives

+ A Dash of Black Pepper

(Also awesome with Quinoa, if you can't find Kasha! I bet Millet would be divine as well 😉

Directions:

+ Cook your Kasha according to the package. Then in the same pot add in all the other ingredients and mix and mash it all around.

+ Pile it into a big bowl and dig in! So good, I am telling you!

SS Posts from the week:

Monday: Power Monday #17 Group Power October Release

Tuesday: I Wish I Had Some Money

Wednesday: Coffee Quinoa Flakes {Two Ways}

Thursday: A Trip Down Memory Lane {Halloween Edition}

Blog Posts I loved this week:

+ Count Your Blessings Challenge

I am so going to participate in Cori's 28 day blessings "challenge!" It starts tomorrow so get on over to her blog and print out your calendar!

+ A Lesson in Dreaming Big

Be real, be vulnerable, and live your dreams out loud!

+ 10 Ways to Sneak more Green Veggies into Your Diet

Eat your greens! It's easy and delicious 🙂

+ A Guide to Fall Produce

Whats in season, buying, storing, prep, and cooking tips, plus some delicious recipes to try!

+ Entertainment on a Shoestring

Janae lists over 50 great books, movies, shows, etc. for some cheap (but good for the brain) entertainment!

+ Miami 70.3 2013 Race Recap

I am so proud of Caitlin for completing her first ½ Ironman! I followed along from her first announcement post through all of her training. She is such a wonderful inspiration and a beautiful and strong women! She was the first blogger I ever started reading so I hold her and her blog very close to my heart.

+ 4 Ways to End Your Struggle with Savasana

I still never fully commit to the final resting pose :/

+ Getting Real About Body Image

Another great post from Janae. She discusses her evolving view on body image and how having daughters really changed her view.

+ Vegan Delish App

Carrie launched her new Vegan Delish App (for i-phones/i-pads only). She is the blogger behind the vegan food blog Carrie on Vegan. I so wish I could get her app but I am an Android girl through and through! She is offering to do a giveaway on my blog, but I wouldn't be able to review it myself since I don't have an apple product. Would you guys still be interested?

Favorite Pins:

(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)

Pumpkin Granola. One of the best pumpkin granola recipes I have seen thus far 🙂

Hazelnut Maple and Poppy Seed Spiced Corn Cakes. Hello breakfast!

Pumpkin Spiced Almond Milk. Fall comfort right there!

Eggplant Noodles with Chickpeas, Raisins, and Sundried Tomatoes. I want a Spiralizer so bad now!

Lentil Soup with Cardamom & Cinnamon. Lentil and cinnamon love in a bowl of awesome!

DIY Boot Cuffs. So cute! Now I just need to buy some boots 😉

A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:

+ 145 days (and going strong) of being (eyebrow and eyelash) trich free!

+ I made it through this rough week...almost! Wish me luck on the SAT tomorrow!

+ It's teacher's convention next week so I get a 4 day weekend starting Thursday! Woohoo!

+ I am so excited...guess what... Monday is my 4 year GF Anniversary! Be prepared for a crazy Power Monday post + a giveaway!

+ I won a Thorlo Sock and a Pro Compression Sock giveaway a few weeks a go. I am in love with both! Thorlo are so comfy, they have padded heals and toes. The PC's are awesome as well, tight and perfect (except they are hard to get on and off! Haha!).

So tell me:

Any new "random bowl" creations? They really do make the best dinners!

What will you be doing this first weekend of November?

Do you like to DIY Christmas presents? I love it even though it takes a long time, it is always rewarding and makes me feel good to know I didn't just buy something at the store, but made a labor of love 🙂

Happy Friday Friends! Have a great weekend!