Showing posts with label moving. Show all posts
Showing posts with label moving. Show all posts

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Spring Top Five's and My Go-To Lunch

Happy Thursday!  It is finally feeling like spring here in Minnesota!  It is in the 60's for the first time since last fall!  Yesterday on the radio they were talking about spring and someone said, "What does spring mean to you?"  This got me thinking and I decided to make a list of 5 things that spring means to me.

1. Being active outside.
       -I love to ride my bike, to go for walks and to just play around outside and after a hibernation-like winter I am ready to get out and enjoy the great outdoors once again.

2. Grilling!
       -There is probably nothing that I love more than grilling food on the grill outside.  All of the delicious veggies and lean proteins that I am going to make this spring/summer.  I can't wait!

3. Spring cleaning.
       -So, it is that time again to spring clean.  I am a relatively clean and organized person, so my house isn't usually too messy, but this year it is an absolute disaster!  I debated whether or not to show you pictures because it is that bad and I decided to show you so that you can see the kind of craziness I am living in right now and to also give me a push to get it done!

Entryway filled with boxes.

Dining room table filled with everything.

Wine rack covered with mail and a peek into the dreaded living room.

Piles of stuff to sell on craigslist/pack up.

What we have packed so far and things that are waiting to be packed.

Yikes!!!  I need to get my house back to normal!

4. Losing weight!
       -The winter is filled with cold and dreary weather.  It is dark when you leave for work and even darker when you get home.  It is hard to find motivation.  It is filled with holiday's and food.  It is bad my waistline and bad for my overall health.  I always find it easier to lose weight in the spring and summer because I am just so much more active and the food choices are lighter and more healthy.

5. Moving!
        -I was asked to compile a list of my past addresses for 10 years.  It turns out that I have lived in 8 different places in the past 10 years.  That translates to a lot of moving.  Usually I dread moving, but this year we are moving to our first house and I am overjoyed.  Even if it means that my life is pretty stressful and my house is a total mess!


On that note I am off to have lunch.  I am eating my standard go-to lunch today.  It is a half of a turkey sandwich with a half slice of mozzarella cheese.  An apple, 14 carrots and 25 baked cheetos.  What is your go-to lunch that you always like and eat when you're not feeling adventurous or creative?

My lunch with a giant glass of the good stuff... H2O!

Yummy!

Have a happy and healthy day!  I am making spaghetti quash for dinner!  Pictures will come later.