Sorry I've been gone!!

Sorry y'all for being away so long... It's been a crazy busy fall (and summer, if you remember that's where I left off).  To make up for my terrible behavior, I will be blogging throughout my Thanksgiving Break.  I can also say that there will be a ton of blogging over winter break when I'm literally doing nooooothing but vegging out and sewing.

Ok.  That's that.  Here are some fun links that come from literally all over the internet on all kinds of topics that have piqued my interest recently.

The future of skyscrapers: covered in Lichen!

Ketamine can help those suffering from depression

How to dress like Blair Waldorf (of Gossip Girl)

The best productivity tricks used by Evil Dictators

15 Fast Fresh Pasta Recipes from TheKitchn

Today's Recipes: Spicy Avocado Chicken Enchiladas and Lemon-Scented Blueberry Pull-Apart Bread

Yay!  We're experimenting today after a huge Harris Teeter haul yesterday.

The Novice Chef's Spicy Avocado Chicken Enchiladas

A Farewell to Summer with Lemon Blueberry Pull Apart Bread

YUM!  I'll let you know how they turn out.

Life Update

Hello!
I know it has been awhile since I last updated... I've had a lot going on.  This hasn't stopped my crafting, just slowed the blogging portion.  What I've been doing:

• Finished my dress!  Pictures to come!
• Bought my first iron and ironing board, and learned how to use them
• Went to the fabric store to pick up odds and ends...and bought 3 McCall's patterns while there.  Usually they sold for about $20, but I picked them up for $3 because of a crazy sale
• Celebrated my boyfriend's 22nd birthday
• Began training for a 5k using the Couch to 5k Program.  I'm on Week1 Day3 of a 9 week program...
• Preparing for my trip to Jordan, which is in about two weeks!

I hope to elaborate more on these developments before I leave, and not be a terrible blogger.  You have a lot to look forward to, however, including a Gin and Tonic Lime Cake....shhh!

Oh man... so this is why I'm up at 2AM

PROGRESS!!!

Something to consider...

Don't drink french press coffee after 6pm unless you want to be up hand sewing things because you're wide awake.

Wisdom Teeth Recovery

Hey everyone!
I know it has been a few days since my last update, but I've been stressing over my wisdom teeth surgery.  I got it done yesterday and it could not have gone better!  In fact, I have had zero swelling and am already starting to nibble at solid foods.  Yay!

Here's an update on my sewing project, in case you wanted some visual proof that I AM working on it...

What's left?  Liner, shoulders, and hemming!!

This turned out a LOT better than my previous attempt, which I tried to rush through... A stitch in time saves nine!

Yum yum! Green Smoothie Recipe

This is a Green Smoothie from Two Peas and Their Pod.
I love it, and have adapted my own recipe with a few of their ideas.
You can have this at any time of day, and it really packs in a punch of delicious nutrients.  You can drink it immediately (best), stick it in the fridge overnight for a tasty breakfast, or stick it in the freezer if you have a few to keep.  I made two last night, and put one in the fridge and one in the freezer.  Just finished my morning one and YUM YUM.









Note:  You can really substitute any fruits you like into this recipe.  But if you want it to be green, spinach is the way to go!

Bekka's Green Smoothie
Makes two large smoothies

2 handfuls of spinach
1 Banana
A few cut strawberries
1 Apple (I like to use Gala- but even Granny Smiths work!)
Some water for blending
A few cubes of ice if you're drinking it immediately

Instructions: Blend. Freeze, refrigerate, or enjoy immediately!

Simple.