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My last post delved into some of the negative ”feelings” I’ve been have recently. And was labeled as “depressing” from a few of my family members so I think….

I’ve got some ‘splainin to do. 

To be perfectly honest when I wrote my last post I wasn’t really thinking about how anyone in my family would perceive it. As silly as this sounds, in a lot of ways this blog is like my journal about life. So some times the posts are more for me to get something off my chest (or apologize to someone for having to put up with my bitchy mood swings lately-ahem Aunt Jen).

I should also clarify that when I called myself “homeless” I was poking fun at myself. I have never ever felt unwelcome in anyone’s home. I actually feel as if I have multiple homes and after my post I have had plenty of move in offers! So it’s not that I don’t feel comfortable or welcome in any number of my family members homes but that I’m the domesticated house wife type who yearns to have my own space, translation: my own apartment or house, to decorate and make cozy. Remember how Pinterest provided inspiration well in this situation it’s not helping much.

I mean seriously who wouldn’t want their own bedroom to decorate after pinning these photos! P.s. they are my favorite bedrooms I’ve pinned! Which one do you like the most?  See how distracting Pinterest is!

Exactly. 

Okay, back to business! Basically I’ve just been struggling with some negative self thought and the uncertainty that comes with… well being uncertain about where your life is going. But luckily I know that my family and friends are most definitely there for me! If all the “please move in with me offers” aren’t proof of that then I don’t know what else is!

I’ve been having a pretty average week in Birmingham, filled with running kids around and having crazy fun! I’m going to do a little week of fun post tomorrow with lots of photos!

Enjoy your Saturday!

If only that were an easy thing to do lately. In case you haven’t experienced it yet, the last semester of senior year can also be known as the semester of interrogation. Be prepared for everyone and anyone who finds out that you’re graduating to quiz you on your future plans and then tell you how silly and unrealistic said plans are.

Unfortunately I had one of these experiences, a rather long one actually,  just this weekend. And you know what? It sucked. Bottom line is that I haven’t the slightest idea of what I’ll be doing when I graduate BUT there is one thing I doI know. I’ll figure it out.

I whole heartedly believe happiness is most important. If you’re not happy then you need to change something becasue no one is going to change it for you. Your version of happiness is not my version of happiness, they quite literally may be opposites. So for now I think I’m done even entertaining the idea because  the resulting anxiety manifests it self not just emotionally but physically as well. I’ve wasted enough of my life worrying about the future already and I have much more important things on my plate, like all the group projects my professors have decided to inflict upon me.

On a far more positive note, apparently cooking and baking is a real stress killer for me. So yesterday I made not one but two new recipes! For dinner I whipped up some Thai Veggies Burgers and for dessert/breakfast/snacks some PB&J Cupcakes, both courtesy  of Mama Pea!

Although I’d usually include the recipe I’d rather encourage you to purchase Mama Pea’s Book! But if you see these recipes and want to make them NOW, a simple google search is all you need to do. But seriously, buy this book for yourself and a friend!

Okay, confession time: I like the cupcakes way more than the Thai Burgers.Not that they weren’t great, because Rob loved them. So much so that he asked me where I bought the burgers from and didn’t believe me when I told him they were homemade. But more due to the fact that I have the palate of a 5 year old. There were just too many flavors going on, it was too complex for me so I ended up dipping it in my beloved BBQ sauce. The cupcakes on the other hand were right up my ally! I didn’t make them fully vegan because I used organic milk instead of soy . And I’m pretty sure Mama Pea didn’t intend for them to be enjoyed with a glass of milk… but I would highly recommend it.

I hope this post wasn’t too harsh for anyone out there but I really needed to get those feelings off my chest! And if you’re just dying  for  more cheesy motivational quotes, I’m a sucker for them so my Heart is full of, “words to live by.” I’m going to squeeze in a little nap in before yoga since I was up late studying for the test I had at 7:30 this morning-which I think I rocked by the way! Have a great day and remember…