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    • The Birth of a New B

      Posted at 5:00 AM by Brittany, on August 4, 2016

      I apologize in advance if this post is over the top, but per usual I need a place to puke my thoughts. To quickly summarize the point of this post all I can say is life.feels.good. That may sound pretty simple, but when you’ve been in a limbo state of life for over a year it’s a bit more complex.

      Hippie dippie vibes need a triangle of Bikenstocks. 

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      I’m starting to feel like my old self again. The self that was excited to go on adventures, the self that was excited to go for a run, the self that had no desire to fill her body with processed sugar (lol), the self that enjoyed going to work in the morning, the self that felt creative in the kitchen, the self that felt a desire to connect, the true self.

      OK, and a little bit of processed sugar.

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      I have learned so much about myself the last year, and despite my own personal “struggles” (I hesitate to say struggles because perspective is everything – I had a roof, I had food, I had opportunities, etc..) I know this time of my life was essential for my own personal growth. Settling for less than what we are meant to do in this world can be a slow killer, side effects similar to smoking cigarettes.

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      Morning commute

      Bottom line – I wasn’t happy, I wasn’t growing, I wasn’t challenged, and I wasn’t living to my potential in any area of my life. I couldn’t decide what to study in school, I felt it was time for a change at work, and I was in need of more social interactions. So I waited, and then eventually I had to say goodbye to my comfort zone.

      I often advocate the idea of “up and quitting” a job that no longer serves you, challenges you, or allows you to grow to search for what really makes you tick, even when society deems this as irresponsible. Perhaps for you the change needed is following your true passion regardless of the fear you’ve built around the ideas.

      Ever notice how the people that are most happy with what they do in this life are those that don’t build walls around the ideas they create in their minds? They think it, believe it, and DO IT.

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      Be like this bird, break free from the cage. Also – wallpaper goals.

      For me, I knew the time had come where I needed to embrace a huge change and take the leap. I’m not saying what I do now at work is my “passion,” but it’s surly bringing me closer to new and exciting opportunities. It’s challenging my mind in ways I’ve not experienced before.

      In the short three weeks I’ve worked in Seattle I feel like a completely new person. I isolated myself a lot the last year for reasons I really don’t know, but I’ve completely blossomed into a chatty Kathy again. I’m talking to any and everyone that I come in contact with, and it feels natural. I finally WANT to be around people again. I fully attribute this to taking a risk, and jumping into a completely new world.

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      Evening commute

      I tend to think I’m not “good enough” for some of the things I want in life. This mindset is toxic, it’s sludge that needs to be purged from the walls of my brain. If you think you’re not good enough, then you will manifest a life less than what you’re truly meant to live.

      Truth is anyone is “good enough” for anything they want. Some things take extra work to obtain (I couldn’t just walk into a hospital tomorrow and perform heart surgery no matter how detailed the dream I had about it was), but if it’s truly what you want you’ll make it happen.

      Wash away the toxic thoughts like a river washing away bird poop.

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      If you feel stuck in life, it’s because it’s time for a change. This is black and white to me now, point blank, very simple if you allow it to be. When a street is blocked off during construction it’s for the safety of other people, this “safety zone” is a temporary thing until the new and improved street is completed. Safety zones are not meant for long term living.

      My safety zone is gone, I’m on a new adventure, and I’m exploring avenues I once thought were out of my spectrum. I’m excited to see what opportunities come my way now that I’ve finally opened the door to shake things up in my world. Take it from me, the longer you stay in a place of unhappiness the longer you’ll be unhappy. You are not a tree, you are meant to move. 

      Q: What are your weekend plans?! I enjoy this question because I finally have “real weekends.”

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      | 60 Comments Tagged Hike, Life, Random, Seattle, Starbucks
    • I Am…

      Posted at 6:10 AM by Brittany, on February 9, 2016
      “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away. – Pablo Picasso.”

      The places I find inspiration and motivation are often unexpected. For example this post was completely different before I had the pleasure of watching Kung Fu Panda 3 with my family last Saturday. I was surprised by how good the movie was, but even better was the underlying message between the black and white fur.

      Grab your coffee cup, let’s get some reflections flowing.

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      If you have’t seen the movie I’ll give you a quick Clif Notes review: it’s about discovering who you are – separate from anyone else, discovering your potential, discovering how to take your talents and turn them into something great.

      Basically it was an hour and a half of positive soul vibes about taking your inner chi, also known as inner peace and making it sparkle.

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      Naturally this had thinking about who I am, who I want to be, and realizing while some of our tendencies or qualities are set in stone, many are fluid. So who am I?

      Well, let’s see…

      I am…a sister, a daughter, and a mother. A mother to cats, don’t get excited.

      I am…a  runner, but more specifically an athlete. I fell off the workout wagon this winter and was hit hard by the lazy bug. I got back into a gym routine and signed up for another half marathon to help me get my groove back.

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      My sisters Nike’s may be cooler than mine….

      I am…a student. Finally finishing my degrees through Arizona State University. I’m getting a BS in Human Communication, and it feels right.

      I am…an earthy, plant loving, self proclaimed minimalist and I think a simple life is a happy life.

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      Because every self proclaimed granola needs a pair of Birkenstocks. On the left is my 10 year old pair of troopers, and on the right are my brand new pair of warriors.

      I am…shy and outgoing all at the same time.

      I am…a sugar addict, but try my damnedest to balance my diet with real food.

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      I am…a person that likes to help. Give me a task and I’m happy to do it, that includes cleaning the bathroom. Bring it on.

      I am…a leader. At work I’m a supervisor, at home I set examples, and in society I don’t follow the crowd. I’m not jumping off the bridge with you so I hope you can swim. OK I did just say I like to help so if I see you struggling I’d put my 3rd grade swim lessons to good use.

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      That one time I was voted Partner of the Quarter. 🙂

      I am…someone that worries about making other people happy. This has plagued me my entire life and I’ve only recently let some of this go. We have to march to the beats of our own drums, because at the end of the day we’re the only ones that live our lives. I just really like when people are happy. 🙂

      I am…a foodie. Food is life, and succeeding in making a home cooked meal or baking a cake brings me great joy. #stillasugaraddict

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      I am…sensitive, and easily hurt, but am learning to accept who I am in each present moment regardless of what other people think or say.

      I am…creative. I don’t give myself enough credit, but it’s time. My creativity shines in the kitchen, in my writing, and sometimes even in my crafting. We all have a niche of creativity somewhere.

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      Creativity – random food bowls.

      I am…an explorer. The world is a giant cookie and I want to bite off as much as my sugar loving body can handle. Mountains, and valleys, and rivers, OH MY!

      I am…a giver. Why keep everything to yourself, when the world is so much larger than what you see in front of you? “Only by giving are you able to receive more than you already have. – Jim Rahn” 

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      This is a constantly changing subset of a MUCH larger list, but notice how I don’t define who I am based on what I do for work, but rather how I live my life in the bigger picture. We are often many different things, all of which make up the blue prints of who we are, and it’s up to us to create and define a life we want to live.

      Upon first meeting someone we often ask, “what do you do?” This typically refers to one specific thing such as a career, but what if we changed this question to, “what do you to to come alive?” This would then open the door for many different answers, to go with the many different tendencies and activities that make up who we are.

      My inner chi is built on a foundation of love, adventure, helping others, giving what I have, and leaving a positive footprint everywhere I step. This kind of energy allows me to worry less, accept challenges, and leap with faith knowing that everything will work out the way it’s supposed to.

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      Take a moment to think about who you are (outside of your career, or in addition to if you LOVE what you do-bonus points for that) and see if you’re truly living a life you’re proud of. You only get one, so make it count.

      Q: Who are you? Give me five bullet point ideas. 

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      | 97 Comments Tagged Explore, Life, Random, Reflection
    • Early Morning Confessions

      Posted at 8:00 AM by Brittany, on October 4, 2015

      1. I have two more posts about my trip to Ohio, (sheesh Brittany, talk about draaagggging it out) but in an attempt to break up the monotony and ensure other recent happenings don’t get forgotten I’m throwing one of these in the mix.

      2. Things like National Coffee Day. You didn’t think I could go without posting something about this did you? My favorite blonde haired coffee master and I got to do a two hour coffee tasting at work where we drank, ate, and laughed with customers.

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      3. Fall is my favorite time of year, and pumpkin is one of my favorite vegetables. After consuming an entire can I quickly realized I am not one of pumpkins favorite humans. I could have floated to the moon with all the air trapped in my belly.

      4. I lost all my morals last week and ate the most amazing scone. It was the size of two, topped with frosting fit for a donut, and I ate the entire thing.

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      Chocolate espresso scone from the heavens.

      Chocolate espresso scone from the heavens.

      5. I also ate an entire jar of Costco sized PB, because clearly that was a smart thing to do. My skin disagrees, and thanks to the new planets discovered by NASA on my face I won’t be eating nuts for a bit. The body doesn’t lie folks, skin rebellion is REAL!

      6. Solo hiking to soak up the change in season.

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      7. I’m using the coin counter app again to keep track of the change I find. I want to see how long it takes me to pay off my new running shoes. Most of the $$ I find is while running, so it feels like the right thing to do. 

      8. I.AM.SO.OBSESSED.WITH.MULBERRIES.

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      9. I’m going to climb Mount St. Helens on October 17th and I am so excited. 

      10. 100 mile September didn’t happen. Right before my trip to Ohio I lost all desire to run so I skipped a day. While in Ohio I ran 12 happy and free miles, but when I returned home the motivation escaped me again. I honored my lack of motivation and 100 miles turned into something like 75 miles. Not at all upset about it.

      With that said, I stayed true to my goal of trying to break into the 8 min mile range. I’ve never run for speed, and tend to coast in my comfort zone, but I decided it was time to push my boundaries a bit and I successfully ran 3.5 miles at an 8:41 pace.

      Boom.

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      My first 3.5 miler at a sub 9 min average pace!

      Q: What’s your confession?

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      | 58 Comments Tagged Coffee, Confessions, Garmin, Random, Running, Starbucks, Vibram
    • Random Rambles

      Posted at 10:06 AM by Brittany, on August 14, 2015

      I ate a pancake and 7 tons of sweet potatoes last week. What’d they have in common?

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      The prettiest darn berries you ever did see. Note, those blueberries on the tater were baked, giving them that purple color, and a gooey decadent flavor.

      I also ate at least 4 homegrown tomatoes.

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      I didn’t see anything more beautiful that day.

      Seattle with two of my favorites for a Starbucks Roastery adventure. 

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      I decided to get a cup of tea because it was after 1pm, and if I drink coffee too late I’m like a lab rat that’s been injected with cocaine. My tea tasted like Thanksgiving and Christmas had an unwed lovechild. It was fantastic.

      I tried to learn how to play the piano a handful of times in my life, and never made it past the first few pages of the beginners book. 

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      Should I finally learn to play, I want a piano in my house with hand painted trees like the one I stumbled across at Green Lake in Seattle.

      I had no intentions of participating in National Smore’s Day until the monster in my stomach that starts to crave sugar after dark reared its head. IMG_3682

      My angelic mother not only had graham crackers tucked in the pantry, but vegan marshmallows as well. I of course had an 85% dark chocolate Theo bar in the fridge because these days I’m never without.

      The best part? This was annihilated eaten at 10:30….PM! I never used to eat that late.

      Funniest photo of the week goes to my dad. 

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      I sent him a birthday card with a cat because he hates them adores their independent way of life. This photo was sent with the words “negatory.”

      I have the next four days off from work. 

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      So much excitement. I see Portland, hiking, and sleep in my future. This mini break is the first of a few to come. Livin la vida loca.

      Q: What’s your random ramble for the day? Any Portland readers!?

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      | 50 Comments Tagged Explore, Food, Gardening, Random, Seattle, Starbucks, Vegan
    • Little Bits of Love

      Posted at 7:30 AM by Brittany, on August 3, 2015

      There are a handful of things I am loving right now, and not just watching my cats UFC fight while I dip popcorn into almond butter and mustard.

      SEPARATELY.

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       Lately I’m loving…

      • Too legit to quit runs.
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      Recipe to come for this pie.

      As you can see/know if you follow me on Instagram I ate a fat piece of raw pie last Monday and went for a run from my town, to the next town over. I had no idea if I’d make it as I haven’t run more than 6 miles (and only a handful of times) since March.

      • Creepin in a coffee shop

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      I hadn’t spent time blogging in a coffee shop for…so long I can’t recall when the last time was. It’s always fun to be in a Starbucks that isn’t the one I work at.

      • Features on popular websites.
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      Hey look, those are my balls!

      I am not a famous food blogger, nor do I aspire to be one. My recipes don’t travel the web at the speed of light, and I don’t have people knocking at my door begging to try my random creations. With that said, it has been like the work of a wizard adding coffee to the energy bite world. These bite sized balls have been a hit since the day I first shared them. Adding coffee to treats makes the world a better place.

      • New shewwwss.

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      I stalled long enough with buying a new pair of Vibrams, so I ordered these online because they were on sale. I can’t say I love these yet because they haven’t arrived, but I’m hopeful that by sacrificing my pride with that “up the ankle” look they’ll be extra comfortable. If anything they won’t have holes in the toes like my current pair.

      • Coffee

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      Is this a shocker? Do you know what I do sometimes with my days off? I drive out of my way to get a good cup of coffee. Yesterdays cup was Brazil Santa Ines, a Starbucks Reserve roast with tasting notes of milk chocolate and plantains. It sang in my mouth.

      • Blogging

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      Despite today’s somewhat random attempt at a post, I have a few posts in the draft bin ready to go. One mountain adventure, one recipe, and one product review.

      Piggy backing off of that I also love blogging for the people I meet, and places I go.

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      Like that time I went to Taiwan…

      Just kidding, but this girl did and she sent me that awesome mug with a bear on it. I am traveling soon though to visit this girl. I’m stoked to stomp all over Ohio and drink all their coffee, and eat all their food. All the all’s.

      Q: What is one thing (or five) that you’re loving right now? I’m loving how sore my legs are from yesterdays five hour hike. 

      Disclaimer: No felines were harmed in the making of this post.

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      | 66 Comments Tagged Bloggers, Coffee, Energy Bites, Pie, Random, Running, Starbucks
    • Facts

      Posted at 6:00 AM by Brittany, on May 12, 2015

      Fact: A good human being gives you food. Lord help them if I get hangry…

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      These CORE bars are complete meals on the go, and they are SO good! My favorite part? They perish. 1 week on the go, 1 month in the fridge, and 9 months in the freezer: Real food goes bad. Perfect for hiking, biking, or running late to work.

      These were gifted to me, but you can find them online or at a select handful of Whole Foods locations. Eat good, feel good.

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      Fact: Potatoes are the essence of life. I cannot stop eating them. All of them.

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      Sweet potato the size of a walrus with veggies. I then ate half with almond butter and honey.

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      Sweet potatoes with rosemary.

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      Russet potato along side this plate of color explosions

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      Sweet potato with veggies. And then another one for dessert. Can’t stop, won’t stop.

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      Gold potatoes with spinach and asparagus.

      Fact: I’ve become the Mary Poppins of pet sitting. Four pets in the last 2 months.

      Said goodbye to this guy...

      Said goodbye to this guy…

      ...and said hello to this guy (again)

      …and said hello to this guy (again)

      Maybe I’ll quit my day job….

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      Maybe not. I did just get promoted after all. #ifinallysaidyes

      Fact: Summer is coming. I’ve started prepping for minimal clothing season by partaking in a running “challenge.” 100 mile May. Amateur stuff for those ultra runners, but it keeps me running daily even if just 3-4 miles.

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      It helps balance out the potatoes…

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      Fact: Bananas are under-appreciated. I’ve been dipping mine into a mix of seeds: hemp, sunflower, and pumpkin. Or with a Core bar…or both. 😉

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      Scratch that…fruit in general. I’m literally eating at least 6-7 servings a day right now.

      Fact: I sometimes change out of running clothes, but it’s rare.

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      Fact: This post was nothing more than a giant excuse to purge random photos I’ve taken the last two weeks in a format other than my usual Early Morning Confessions.

      I’ll leave you with a photo of some of the worst coffee I’ve consumed in months. Tasted like foot soaked bath water. I still drank it.

      Waiting for an oil change is a luxurious event. Fully equipped with PJ's and terrible coffee.

      Waiting for an oil change is a luxurious event. Fully equipped with PJ’s and terrible coffee.

      Q: What’s your fact for the day?

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      | 59 Comments Tagged Cats, Coffee, Facts, Garmin, House Sitting, Random, Run, Running, Vegan
    • Love Yourself, Love Your Life

      Posted at 8:38 AM by Brittany, on April 30, 2015

      I spend a solid amount of my time alone, simply because I enjoy spending time with myself. When I’m alone there is no one around to dictate what I do, or where I go. I can leisurely wander new locations, and I can eat at places I want to to eat.

      My favorite ways to explore are through food, coffee, wandering, and nature. Not many people think kale is Gods gift to earth, most people drink coffee and it all tastes the same to them, and only a few people I’ve come in contact with think spending an entire day (or days) in the mountains without a shower sounds like fun.

      Being alone means I worry about no one but myself. Go on, be selfish for YOU.

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      I find great joy in the simple pleasures of life like walking along the water with the sun kissing my face, or meandering through antique shops soaking in the history.

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      Discovering what makes you tick is like stumbling upon a $100 bill outside your front door. It’s a gift that you have no choice but to accept.

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      I love the handful of friends I have, which is really more like a finger full these days, but I’ve become quite comfortable spending time alone. I wasn’t always this way, so I consider this a long awaited blessing. If you rely on other people for your happiness, what would happen if you were forced to be alone?

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      I’m a simple person, living a simple life. I don’t work a 9-5 stable job, I don’t own a mansion in Italy, and I don’t have a strong mountain climbing husband to rub my feet after a long day. I work a job I enjoy (for now), I follow my heart when it leads me to things that make me happy, and I trust my gut when it tells me life is good.

      I (try to) love what I have instead of dwelling on what I don’t. At the end of the day life goes on whether you have a rolex on your wrist or tattered jeans on your legs.

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      I don’t know where all this inner tree hugging granola talk comes from, but when it wants to escape I let it. Holding things in almost always results in discomfort. Case in point: the morning after a dinner full of cruciferous vegetables. Let it out..let..it..out.

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      If the idea of being alone scares you, I challenge you to face the fear. Go somewhere alone like a coffee shop or a park. If you’re feeling wild go to a restaurant or a movie. Love yourself enough to be alone, and life becomes a new adventure full of light.

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      They say you can’t love someone else until you love yourself, and I finally get it.

      Bring on the love. 😉

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      Q: Do you enjoy spending time alone, or do you rely on others to go do things? I enjoy being alone perhaps a bit too much…. #loner.

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      | 102 Comments Tagged Coffee, Life, Random, Vegan, Wander
    • Lately I’m Loving…

      Posted at 6:45 AM by Brittany, on April 27, 2015

      …garlic, roasted and lathered in olive oil and herbs laying atop vegetables.

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      …weekly lake runs, the only run consisting of further than 4 miles lately.

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      …handmade vegan soaps, because they SMELL SO GOOD.

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      …Wayward Vegan Cafe. I don’t eat a lot of bread, in fact I don’t even keep it in my house. When I do eat bread it’s usually in the form of a baked good, and often it’s gluten free. This keeps things moving right inside my tubes, and helps to ensure I don’t crash like a kamikaze plane.

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      I’ve been dreaming about waffles for…forever, and I decided it was time to get one.

      I didn’t take a photo, because I was too busy conversing with the adorable solo diner to my left. This place just draws you in to feel comfortable dining solo, which was prime opportunity for sparking up a conversation with my fellow diner.

      My waffle was everything I’d hoped for, full of doughy bready goodness. Looks like I’ll need to go back for another one, oh darn.

      …sunshine and coffee. Slowing down to sip and savor.

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      …alarm free wake up calls. I’ve been training a new hire at work, and he isn’t available until the afternoon. This means my early morning start times have been pushed to afternoon start time a few days a week. I don’t hate waking with the sun.

      Aka waking up at 6am instead of 4am.

      Aka waking up at 6am instead of 4am.

      …giving back. My Starbucks family and I volunteered with our local park volunteers to help pull up one of the many noxious weeds – scotch broom!

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      …life. Pretty self explanatory.

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      Q: What are you loving lately?

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      | 63 Comments Tagged Coffee, Random, Running, Starbucks, Vegan
    • Early Morning Confessions

      Posted at 7:06 AM by Brittany, on April 21, 2015

      1. I know you’re all waiting on the edge of your seat to find out how my dental appointment went to get a foreign chunk of matter cemented to my tooth, also known as a crown. Well I’m jazzed to report I did not need one after all, and instead my tooth was stuffed with a composite filling. Big fat win because you can’t even tell I had a hole in my tooth, and I can now successfully move forward with my life.

      2. I’ve been spending a solid chunk of my time with other peoples fur children. Back to back to back house/pet sitting is keeping me busy. Meet my current time filler, Lobby.

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      3. A customer came into Starbucks last Friday and handed me $100. He then leaned in and whispered to me, “I know this is a total pain in the a#$, but can you use this for the people after me until it’s gone?” Good Samaritan, it is no pain in my a#$ at all to pass on feel goods to the world. And for that, I thank you.

      4. I’ve had an insatiable craving for both cinnamon rolls and apple fritters lately. The kind you’d buy at a bakery laden with sugary glaze. I tried to combat these cravings by making my own cinnamon rolls. I put ground coffee in the center because why not.

      Well I’ll tell you why not…I put TOO MUCH coffee!! I never thought I’d type those words. I ate all of them, but they need some work.

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      Before going into the sauna.

      5. I’m already wishywashing my current plans for my future. I’m a lost cause.

      6. When I’m not wrangling other peoples children pets I’m spending time with mine.

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      7. I’ve been enjoying spending one of my days off each week in Seattle. I go run around Greenlake, walk around it, and then I eat. I eat all the things.

      8. I’m loving walking around my town lately, and pretending I’m somewhere else.

      Like Italy.

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      I think this is what a rustic Italian building would look like.

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      9. I seem to have some kind of digestive intolerance to nuts, specifically peanut butter. This is a very depressing discovery. I’m going to avoid nuts for a bit and see how it goes incorporating certain types back into my diet in the future.

      10. With that said, I tried a random new rice cake combo. Instead of my usual nut butter and fruit combo, I swapped in coconut oil. I tried it with cinnamon and dried figs, and loved it so much I ended up dipping the figs straight into the oil.

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      My mind was blown all the way to mars. Obsessed.

      Q: What’s your confession?

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      | 61 Comments Tagged Cats, Coffee, Confessions, Random, Running, Teeth, Vegan
    • Real Talk

      Posted at 7:47 AM by Brittany, on February 2, 2015

      I finally broke into the box of Halloween Joe-Joe’s I’ve been hoarding for the last four months. As I stated on my Instagram, I’m a self proclaimed minimalist. Clutter makes me anxious, and if I’m not going to “use it” then it’s time for me to “loose it.” However, there are almost always exceptions – like this box of Joe-Joe’s.

      Halloween in January never tasted so good. Real talk.

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      I finally got a waffle maker. I’ve used it twice, and both times I got something other than waffles. What’d I do wrong? Coconut flour. I love the stuff, but it can be tricky to play with. Thankfully despite my non waffle like waffle, this mush tasted so good.

      Sometimes ugly food tastes the best. Real talk.

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      Even the photo is ugly, ugly lighting, ugly colors, just…ugly.

      **UPDATE** I gave up on waffles for a few days and tried my hand at scones. They were PERFECT. So perfect I settled for mediocre iPhone photos.

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      I finally found a Starbucks Reserve coffee that I love. The last five blends I’ve tried have been MUCH too bright and acidic for me. My boss bought a bag of Sulawesi Pango Pango from the roastery when we visited last week. I had three coffee tastings.

      Coffee is more fun when you talk and write about it. Real talk.

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      Talk about fresh, roasted on 1/18 and consumed on 1/23.

      I finally made my first batch of pico de gallo. I know, I know…it took me far too long. My “dressing” of choice on all my salads/grain bowls is salsa. All the salsa. I was about to buy some locally made pico at the store when the light bulb finally went off.

      Pico so good I ate over half in one sitting. Real talk.

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      I finally got myself a cupcake..or two. Actually my mom did. She wins everything.

      Cupcakes taste better in multiples. Real talk.

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      I finally branched out of my ice cream bubble. 99.9378% of the time I buy ice cream I get vanilla. Why? Because it’s a universal flavor. I can pair it with any and everything. I decided to try something new and bought Almond Dream Praline Crunch.

      I took one bite and had a revelation. Pretzels + praline =  Real talk.

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      Q: What’s your real talk moment of the week?

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