Hey guys! TGIF! TGIF! I have had a really rough week that all started last weekend so I am really glad this week is finally over. I don't even have enough time today to do a proper Friday check-in with you guys, but I did still manage to put together the Finisher for you. So I will update you on life once everything settles down and I am back on Monday. But before I begin, here is my second link-up to FTSF (Finish The Sentence Friday)! FTSF is that you are given a sentence each week and you finish it however you want, long or short. This week’s sentence was, “I once saw the biggest..."
SS Posts from the week:
Monday: Power Monday #28 Crazy 100s
Tuesday: "Secret Ingredient" Carrot Cake Waffles
Wednesday: Smokey Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup
Thursday: What's In My Gluten-Free Whole Foods Pantry?
Blog Posts I loved this week:
+ 10 Awesome Life Changes That Have Nothing To Do With Losing Weight
I love these; especially numbers 1, 3, 6, and 10!
+ Sometimes You Have To Fall And It Will Hurt
Yoga is such a great analogy for everything in life 😉
+ The Walls Come Crumbling Down
Yoga helps us to be real and find and find clarity <3
What yoga can teach us.
There are some things you should just not give a damn about!
No matter what, you will always still be you.
+ When Healthy Becomes Unhealthy
Sometimes all we need is to let go and loosen up a bit.
+ Not Enough Hours In Any Day
Our energy definitely needs to be sent on the important things.
+ When Pinterest Pisses Me Off
There are goods things about Pinterest but there are also a lot of bad.
+ Removing The Perfect Life Perception
No one has a perfect life so why do we try to always portray that?
+ Yes, Women Can Get Too Bulky
It is all about how you define it. What may be to some, may not be to others.
Your are enough as you are. You are a woman and you are beautiful.
+ Tips For Packing A Healthy And Satisfying Vegan Lunchbox
Totally doable! Great Tips!
Favorite Pins:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
Faux Vegan Starbucks Chocolate Cinnamon Loaf. Wow, this looks so good! And it is sugar-free 🙂
Sorghum Risotto with Cauliflower, Parsnip, and Jalapeno Pesto. I've never actually cooked with whole grain sorghum since it is really hard to find, but I want to try this ASAP!
DIY Light Box. This is still a goal I need to accomplish! Thanks Sam 🙂
Morning Glory Breakfast Oatmeal. O yes! A very glorious morning at that 😉
Plein Air Shirtdress. So pretty for the Summer! I am in love!
Ginger Beet Smoothie. I am so in love with raw beets right now!
Deep Neck White Printed Blouse. Beautiful top! Relaxed, but stylish.
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ 3 day weekend! Thank god! I have so much I need to get done for next week. I have mid-terms too so this will give me some time to study!
+ A bunch of new blog opportunities came my way this week and I am so grateful for all of them!
+ My Vitacost order came this week and I am finally now all stocked up on my essentials...and some fun new items!
So Tell Me:
Do you like raw beets? So good is dinner bowls and salads! And I am so trying them in a smoothie this weekend 😉
What are you up to this weekend?
Answer the FTSF question! "I once saw the biggest..."
canigetanotherbottleofwhine
So how did you injure yourself? It sounds kind of serious. That risotto looks so yummy, but I've still never made it because of all the stirring. And I don't like raw beets, but I do like them pickled. I love them pickled! I wish I loved raw beets. Thanks for linking up with us!
strengthandsunshine
Hopefully it is just a bruised bone and nothing more serious. Although that is pretty bad but....haha. I've made real risotto years ago before I was vegan ...like when I was 9 and used my handheld gameboy DS with a cooking game as my guide and it came out superb! Now I have been finding so many cheese free recipes and ones that don't require much stirring!
As for beets....I'm disappointed in you haha! Raw is where its at! But also try them roasted! I have a really easy recipe for that on my blog 😉
Caitlin
I adore raw beets in a salad! And that printed top - love the v-neck.
strengthandsunshine
Most definitely 😉
lovenataliemarie
I hope your days get better soon! I know what it is like and it is not fun! It all comes in time though. 🙂 Thank you for all of your yoga links. I've started incorporating some moves post workout and they really help! Also, the links are real good eye openers, in my opinion. Such great reads!
P.S. You have a new follower on Pinterest. 😉
strengthandsunshine
Thank you so much sweetheart! I'm so glad your adding yoga into your routine! I could talk about and do yoga for hours on end 😉
P.S. Pinterest rocks!!!
Sally Rae
I LOVE beets. They are highly underrated in my opinion. I hope you get out of your funk soon. Have a lovely weekend!
strengthandsunshine
Thank you Sally! I am glad today this weekend is going good so far 🙂 I hope your is too! Beets are so awsome! Their color is just deivine too!
jasteck
You've left me on the edge of my seat. I hope by Monday, things are so much better that the bad stuff is just a small bleep on the radar.
strengthandsunshine
Haha thank you! Things are going much better today so it can only go up more from here!
Shannon @ Yup, it's Vegan
Hope your weekend is going well so far 🙂 Thanks for the link love!
strengthandsunshine
So far so good! I hope yours is going great as well 🙂 XOXO
Gina @ Health, Love, and Chocolate
Aw I'm sorry to hear you had a rough week, I'm glad it is looking up though! I loved Cori's I Don't Give a Damn post, that girl always has amazing things to say. Have a great weekend!
strengthandsunshine
She does! I feel like I include at least one of her posts every week! It is hard to pick though because all of her posts always have something amazing to say.
Arman @ thebigmansworld
Hope things are on the up buddy- thanks for the link love!
strengthandsunshine
Thanks Arman 🙂
findingninee
I broke my hand on Thanksgiving night being the biggest idiot ever (but got a good blog post out of it). I hope you feel better soon and thanks so much for linking up with us! That Starbucks chocolate loaf looks amazing and I LOVE the shirt at the end of the post!
Wendy Bottrell
I definitely enjoy the combination of ginger, beets in a smoothie. I also add carrot, hot chili pepper and a small apple!
strengthandsunshine
I am not a huge ginger fan, but I never have actually used fresh ginger...maybe I would like it?
Stephanie @ Life, Unexpectedly
Oh no!!! I really hope your weekend is the polar opposite of your week! Have a great weekend, dear!
strengthandsunshine
Thank you Stephanie! I hope you have a great weekend too 🙂
ruchira
ouch...hope you feel better dear!
that beet root thingie looks delish...gotta try it out!
strengthandsunshine
You mean smoothie haha!
Jenn - Newschool Nomads
Thank you so much for the link and that shirt dress is just about perfect! Love it!!! 🙂
strengthandsunshine
Haha it is! 🙂
Cori @ olivetorun
Thanks so much for the love!!!
I hope you start feeling better!!
strengthandsunshine
Thank you Cori 🙂 XOXO
Janine Huldie
So sorry you hurt yourself, but you aren't the biggest stupidest thing, because trust me I have hurt myself enough that you could shake hands with me anyway of the week! Thanks for joining us again this week and hope to see you gain next week now! 🙂
strengthandsunshine
Haha thanks Janine 🙂
jillconyers
I hope you don't mind if I hang out for a while to visit several links 🙂
I needed a light box this week. I'll make my own!
strengthandsunshine
Haha stay for as long as you'd like! I know me too. I have been meaning to make one but just never feel up to it!
Karen
oh no...hope you are okay and get out of your funk...I know what it's like to be stuck in one of those...fingers crossed with you
strengthandsunshine
Thanks Karen! I think this weekend will help with things looking up1 Trying to stay positive 🙂