And with that, it is the last day of September! This month was definitely a change from the summer months and it seemed to be a lot longer. I’d look to see how many more days we had left and still I’d find another week to get through. It’s just that “first month” of a new school year that got to me, I guess. Looking ahead now to October, I see some pretty packed weekends and even midterms at the end of the month! I want this time to go by fast, but not so fast I don’t have time to keep grounding myself! (Did you know there are 85 days till Christmas!?)
It’s funny that I already feel a change in my blogging feeling from the summer. Writing up blogs posts feels so easy and nice now. A break from the “stress work” of classes and studying. I can easily pump out a blog post and editing photos in about 2 hours now and not feel drained. A nice outlet, I guess! (That haunting 10-page research paper we’re just starting and the “over-my-head” info of chemistry is not what I’d call energizing!)
So I’m off for more work, writing, studying (chemistry). That’s my biggest hurdle right now. Chem. It came SO easy to me in high school and now…complete gibberish. This weekend calls for a major study session to get this past month of lessons down! I hope you have a much more enjoyable time reading through the Friday Finisher! I do hope to take a break this weekend and finally do something I love…COOKING! See you back here Monday!
Monday: Tahini Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
Wednesday: Healing Indian Eggplant Hummus
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ Acceptance Is The Hardest Part Of Living
That sounds pretty accurate, for what it comes down to.
+ Make Your Life Better By Saying Thank You In These 7 Situations
Don’t throw out an excuse. Take the compliment!
+ 12 Morning Routine Lessons From 5 Super Successful People
Thinking of revamping your morning?
+ How To Turn Around A Bad Day
There is always at least one really bad day a week.
+ 25 Famous Women On Being Alone
It’s a-okay, actually!
+ 12 Incredible Life Lessons From Anthony Bourdain
I’ve grown to like this guy!
+ The Most Motivational Statment Ever In 3 Words
If that doesn’t motivate you…
Fitness:
Why we endure the pain and difficulties of our chosen sport.
Food:
+ Monsanto Could End The War On GMOs
Uh……
+ 8 Natural Food Trends That Consumers Love
Hidden veggies <3
+ The Most Innovative Women In Food And Drink
Get to know some ground-breakers!
+ FDA Takes Step Toward New “Healthy” Labeling
I have no high hopes for this.
+ Starbucks Looks To Add Better Gluten-Free Options
Because they really have none 😛
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
+ In The Great Gluten-Free Wars, I Can’t Sit On The Fence
Right. How do we separate?
+ Most Of Us Misunderstand Metabolism. Here Are 9 Facts To Clear It Up
What everyone “wants” to understand.
+ USDA’s New Branded Food Product Database
Getting transparent about access to labels!
You don’t understand until you live it.
+ The Heavy “Backpack” You Carry When You Have Celiac Disease
I’m pretty sure my physical backpack is heavier, but… 😛
+ More Nonsense Numbers From EpiPen Makers
This has gotten so ridiculous!
Blogging, Social Media, Tech & Photography:
+ How To Drive Traffic From Pinterest During The Holidays
Get those cookie pins out!
+ What I’d Tell New Food Bloggers, 10 Years After I Started Smitten Kitchen
She had it so much easier, that’s why she was about to build such a name. Now-a-days? No.
+ 13 Years Of C&Z: 13 Lessons For Blogging And Life
And someone with 3 MORE years of awesome!
This dispells some string help beliefs too.
+ 7 Steps To Master Google Analytics
You may find some helpful tutorials here!
+ 25 Blogging Mistakes To Avoid
Mistakes real bloggers have made and what they’ve learned!
+ The Myth Of The Duplicate Content Penalty
This just blew my mind!
Career, Business, & Success:
+ 5 Ways To Steal Like An Artist
What we call “inspiration”.
+ Forget About Setting Goals. Focus On This Instead
Here are your solutions!
+ Career Burnout – Overworked Millenials
How it really feels.
+ Small Business Owners: The Hardest Part Of Working For Yourself
You might think it’s easier but think again.
+ The Proven Path To Doing Unique And Meaningful Work
A different way to think about it!
+ The Dirty 30 Commandments Of Working For Yourself
It’s ALL up to you!
Other:
+ Parenthood Made Me Drop A Huge Part Of My Identity
Don’t stress over these things. Really…
Favorite Pins:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
Grilled Sweet Potato Stuffed with BBQ Baked Beans + Cilantro Yogurt. Grill those potatoes like this!
Crispy Coconut Cauliflower with Chile-Mango Sauce. This requires no words!
5-Minute, No-Bake Almond Joy Cookies. O, these are just my favorite!
The Amazing Black Bean Burger. These are everything!
Kachhe Kele (Raw Banana) Ke Kebab. These sound incredible! Get out those plantains!
Baked Pears with Raisins. I really need to make baked pears (or apples)! So beautiful!
Vegan Meatball Sub. It is sandwich time!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ I went to my first Asian Food Market last weekend! It was incredible! They had everything!!! I’m so excited to cook up some new amazing recipes with some of the goodies I found! I could have spent hours (days) in there!
+ A congratulations to my brother on getting his first job out of college! #proud 😉 A new 9 to 5er!
So tell me:
+ Have you felt the “Fall slow-down”?
+ Ever been to an Asian food market (or any ethnic market)?
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linda cassidy says
wowser what a jam packed post. Thank you for this
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Enjoy!
Bianca says
I LOVE going to Asian markets. At our old place, we had one just around the corner and we went there like at least once a week. Now I have to plan to go at least every few weeks, because I need my tofu, thai coconuts, tempeh, faux meat, udon noodles,.. haha 😀 I’m so excited to see what you’re going to cook with your haul!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
When I walked in, it was seriously a palace!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
That crispy coconut cauliflower = MIND BLOWN. Seriously that looks amaze-balls. Oh and I need that post about how to turn around a bad day. It was my first week solo with my newborn and toddler and it kicked my butt. Soooo many times I just needed to breathe deeply and say, “this too shall pass”!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I know! She is a genius!
I’ve been using that phrase….very often this past week 😛 xo
Farrah says
I can’t believe it’s almost October. WHAT IS THIS.
I hate chemistry with an undying passion. Best of luck to you on that. ._.
I need those stuffed sweet potatoes in my life! :]
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I really was hoping you could tutor me 😛
Farrah says
hahaha, it was my worst subject! You do not want me as your chem tutor. If you ever take anatomy, I can be of assistance! :O!
Kristina @ Ms.Modify says
I really hope Starbucks adds gluten free options!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
My mom would love it if they did!
Linda @ Veganosity says
College chem is a totally different beast and so is calculus. Alex breezed through those two classes in high school and had a melt down trying to get through those college courses. She did it, but it wasn’t fun. You’ll be fine, just keep working hard. 🙂
Love this weeks links, especially the Acceptance one and the Why I Ride one. I needed to read those today.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
It may be tutor time for me 😛 This stuff is just going totally over my head!
Patricia @Sweet and Strong says
I love ethnic markets and learning about different foods and spices. I am very excited to do some cooking and maybe Fall baking this weekend. I love having the extra time on the weekends when meals don’t feel rushed. And uh CHEM! So much harder in college for some reason, good luck!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I hope the weather clears up so I CAN cook and PHOTOGRAPH! Otherwise, no new recipes again 🙁
rachel @ Athletic Avocado says
Chemistry sucks! hope you become less stressed, I know it’s not fun! I Love asian food markets, so much awesomeness! Have a great weekend 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
If only chemistry could bring as much joy as Asian food 😛
lindsay Cotter says
so much to read, i love it! VALUABLE info girl! maybe starbucks will get better GF option….. just maybe?
Hope this next month is better for you and school friend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I always see those sad rice krispie bars they have….always shake my head 😛 Haha!
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
So many great links this week. I feel like, all together, they kind of tell a story.
Which is basically to put on flannel, eat s’mores, and wear fuzzy socks 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Bahaha! Storytime Friday! I need to do just that as it’s raining the entire weekend :/
sarah@creatingbettertomorrow says
yesterday I TOTALLY felt that ‘fall’ feeling…it was a bit chilly out, the wind was a bit up, sun up, and we just stayed outside forever, windows open inside the house…TERRIFIC! i’m so thankful to live in IN where we have all season!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
It was so windy and cold here! Not fun! I don’t want “all the seasons”!