I know, it's been a long time since I've posted something. My apologies. Life has been pretty hectic between multiple graduations, graduation parties, birthdays, etc.
On top of that I've started to work almost full-time and we've had to start planning the move to another state. So, it's been kind of crazy.
Oh. And I'm also getting a puppy.
Since I couldn't blog a lot, I have been taking some pictures.
This is my little puppy, Packer. He will be ready to come home with me in a short week and a half. These pictures do not accurately depict how small he really is. I'm beyond excited to bring him home and make him a part of the family!
Graduation day was a lot of fun. My mom took the day off of work and we went and got Starbucks (shaken green iced tea is where it's at), a pedicure, had lunch and went shopping for a dress. I loved being able to spend the day with her.
Graduation was a lot of fun. Because of the program I'm in and the school I go to, there are about 6 or 7 of us that have went through the program together. We have all gotten pretty close over the past few years. Even though a few of them didn't walk, it was fun seeing everyone one last time.
Now on to food related things:
This is a baked pasta from Andolini's on Cherry Street. It's gluten-free and tasted so delicious.
Andolini's has a ton of gluten-free options and a great atmosphere. My friend and I went there for lunch. She had the lunch combo of salad, pizza and pasta. Her food looked incredible. My baked pasta was just as good.
Our waiter was funny and so well-versed on the menu and everything about Andolini's. I can't wait to go back again.
Definitely try this place out if you live in the Tulsa area!
Life changing news: The base of your blender fits on a mason jar.
I'm going to let that sink in for a few moments.
BTW, the picture above is my favorite Green Monster smoothie. I'll be posting this recipe soon.
So now you are caught up on my life. That didn't take long (har har). I'm almost done with this post, but I want to discuss one more thing.
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I've been writing this post over and over in my head for the past 2 weeks, so here it goes.
I absolutely love cooking and that will (hopefully!) never change. However, my priorities are different.
When I started this blog, I had a few months left of college. I made the decision to put my health on the back burner and focus on finishing school with my sanity intact. Therefore, I didn't focus on making healthy decisions or getting to the gym. Those decisions transcended into my cooking. I made whatever I wanted to and it didn't matter if it called for ridiculous amounts of butter, sugar, etc. And I ate it. It was a vicious cycle. All the while, I knew that school would be ending soon and then I wouldn't have an excuse to ignore my health.
After my last final, I started eating right and exercising again and I'm already feeling tons better. But I was left with a dilemma.
Where does that leave my blog?
I didn't want this to be another weight loss blog. Lord knows that's the last thing the Internet needs. Losing weight is not really a goal of mine.
I still want to cook and share recipes.
I want to open and honest about the difficulties and triumphs of getting healthy. Truly and completely healthy.
In getting truly and completely healthy, I will let the scale fall where it may. I'm focusing on how I feel and how my clothes fit.
Where is all this coming from?
Well, I am making a big move in two months. I'm going to be starting my career and starting a whole new life. I want to get into a routine of healthy habits now so that it will be easier to continue when I move.
But this blog just won't be about food and looking good, because there is so much more to life than rocking a bikini.
When I say that I want to get healthy, I mean it in every area of my life. Not just physically, but spiritually, financially, etc.
I want to live a life that my children can be proud of and model after.
I don't want to party away my 20's and look back and have nothing to show for it.
I don't want to just see my (future) job as a way to make ends meet. I want to love my career.
I don't want to watch life pass by.
With all that being said, this blog is changing a bit.
There will still be recipes! Gluten-free, delicious and healthy.
There will be tips on how to save money, how to cook things, etc.
I will even talk about spiritual growth and my walk with God.
I will also be posting my workouts.
But rest assured, I will be very honest. I'm not going to sugar-coat things. Getting healthy in every area of life will not be easy. It will be painful at times, but I'm convinced that it will be worth it.
I hope you follow along!
Kaci
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