good news & good vibes

Well good news, everyone. Even though the US lost yesterday in their World Cup game they are still moving on to the next round so Bradley didn't  break up with me! Plus, this morning started off with a breakfast burrito and bacon so I would say Friday is looking pretty good, guys - even if it is cold and raining. Get you ish together, Portland. 

With my good mood this morning let's get to linking up with Amanda for Friday Favorites. 

//This article speaks to me. Everything about it is spot on. 

//When white people claim things. #Columbusing 

//I will NEVER stop taking from your plate of food. As Helene says, get over it.

//But no really, this was my life. Thanks Glide High School.

//For the record - this song will be EVERYWHERE this summer. Mark my words, people. Mark my words. - PS. look how hipster I am with my music tastes. Sharing this song before it blows up. 

Happy Friday!!

Pretty picture found here.

Cheers!

<3 BB

migraines are the worst

So this girl is rocking a solid migraine at work this morning. Real fun - said no one ever. This is pretty much how I feel about my migraine right now. It has left me with zero motivation for this day. 

Basically, what I am saying is, I have nothing of value to bring today. Instead I will just share my favorite links for Friday Favorites with Amanda and bang my head against my desk hoping that new pain will distract away from my current migraine pain. Seems logical, right? 

//Do you want to know what makes me feel a little bit better about my life? The fact that I am not as dumb as any of these people.

//Why did no one throw me a first moon party?! But no really, best commercial ever? 

//What would a Friday during the World Cup be if I didn't talk about the hottest players? 

//One of my favorite things about teams losing...their sad, sad fans. Sorry, not sorry, England. 

//This quote, though? Yes. Yes. Yes. 

Lastly, in honor of summer I am sharing one of my favorite summer time songs for #backthatazzup Friday. This song never gets old for me and always reminds me of my summers spent working in Alaska during college. 

Now I'm off to go make friends with my headache so it goes away.

Cheers!

<3 BB

is there such thing as a healthy-ish dessert?

Happy Friday, my lovelies. Today I want to discuss Friday Favorites and things from this week that made me happy with Amanda from Meet At The Barre.  Want to share some links. Some food. Some Yoga moves...and some all around goodness. 

First, let's talk about this awesome 'dessert' I made last night. Here is what you need. 

::banana 

::peanut butter

::honey

::dark chocolate chips

::whole wheat tortilla

::butter

Then go ahead and make yourself a dessert quesadilla with all the goodies. In case you live under a rock and have never made a quesadilla...The butter goes on the outside of the tortilla so it doesn't burn to the pan and the outside of the shell gets nice and golden brown with a little crisp. The rest of the goodies go inside for some heavenly goodness that is not too unhealthy for you. 

Next, let's talk about how after that dessert I decided to play around with some yoga. It was an off day for workouts, but I wanted to get some stretching in. I am trying to do yoga at least twice a week these days and it is definitely helping with my tightness. I was also really excited because I was able to build into this headstand after watching this video posted by Lululemon.

I might have also pulled something in my neck a little bit when I was flopping around trying handstands and other poses, but that is neither here nor there... Let's just focus on the fact that I was able to nail headstands and crow's pose multiple times last night.

And now let's share some of my favorite links.

::With another school shooting this week, this time too close to home, I found this article to be very interesting.

::Thanks Macey for this find on 5 things every daughter should be taught.

::Watch this French Bulldog be the cutest.

::The sexiest beards of the World Cup. mmmhmmm

Lastly, here is my favorite song of the week for #backthatazzup Friday.

Cheers to Friday! 
<3 BB 

Friday Favorites - World Cup 2014 Addition

Happy, Happy Friday :)

This girl has big, big plans this weekend. They include being outside in the sun, going to Portland's Saturday Market...maybe laying by my grandma's pool. Going on a hike since there is no rain in the forecast for the next 10 days. Potentially watching The Fault In Our Stars, although, honestly, I am afraid I will cry like a little baby in public and I am not sure anyone needs to see that. 

You know, really important weekend things. Basically what I am saying is I need to day to fly by so this fabulous weekend full of plans and no plans can start. Before the weekend starts though, let's link up with Amanda for Friday Favorites and talk about some of my favorite things that happened this week.

My favorite moment this week - besides my sister graduating - had to be falling asleep while reading outside yesterday afternoon. Gosh I love a good unexpected nap, especially when it is outside in the funshine. 

For my favorite links of the week I want to also team up with Sarah and Fan out for Fan Friday on one topic. Let's focus on - World Cup 2014 

Now, I know not everyone is obsessed with soccer like Bradley is - because let's be honest. Bradley is a little crazy and a little out of his mind with his love for the US Men's National team and soccer in general.

But here are a few reasons why you should take some time out of your schedule over the next few weeks and watch some of the World Cup games - especially the United States Men's National Team (you can cheer for us, Melissa even though you're Canadian).  The World Cup is being held in Brazil this year, so there will be many, many good looking fans that will be showed on TV. The Stadiums are ridiculous (if they get them finished in time - a lot of them are still not finished yet and the first game is in less than a week), and the hair styles by soccer players are always comical. 

::First let the cast of Bend It Like Beckham explain the World Cup for you. Then....

::Get to know the US Men's Team a little bit better and read this. 

::Next, you should watch because there are at least 180 hot men that play soccer. 

::Watch because our most important player is good with kids. 

::Watch for this beautiful Argentinian. 

::Watch for this beautiful American. Oh Geoff, you have won me over with your facial hair and hipster haircut. 

::Watch for Tim Howard's sexy tattoos. 

::Do it for Shakira and her soccer playing, baby daddy and all the other WAGS. 

::Watch for these players and then check out their instagram accounts. 

BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY WATCH BECAUSE IT IS THE MOST AMERICAN THING YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR COUNTRY FOR THE NEXT MONTH.  One Team. One Dream.

Oh, and watch for this Derp Face by Clint Dempsey (he is American). 



Lastly, my #backthatazzup song of the week is even World Cup Theme. Check out this awesome music video / ad for the World Cup by Beats By Dre. It's sick.


Cheers to America!

<3 BB

ps. sorry for the link overload. I think I blacked out after looking at so many pretty soccer players.

friday favorite

Trust me...

But shit happens.

Happy Friday, my people. Enjoy your weekend, I'll be back Tuesday.  This girl has plans to enjoy her long weekend away from the computer. 

<3 BB

Linking up with my girl Amanda for my friday favorite quote of the week. 

Linking up with my girl Whitney for #backthatazzup.

Found the link via pinterest. Specifically my girl Alissa. That betch is funny. 

Mr. Cumberbatch Favorites

Guys, guys, guys... Guess what!?

It's Friday. Raise all the roofs of the houses.

I knew I wanted to link up with Amanda for her favorite things this Friday....BUT can we do it a little differently? Would you all mind? Here is the deal, I have been a bad blogger and bad internet friend. I have been stockpiling my favorite links of Benedict Cumberbatch waiting to share them with you all. It's rude. It's not fair and you deserve better, BUT good news is I am sharing all my favorites with you today!!! 

//Here are 52 things you might not know about Benedict.

//You know how I shared that 2048 game a few weeks ago...well you are in luck, because they have a version with Benedict's faces. You're welcome.

//26 reasons Sherlock is the best show ever.

//John Watson's blog is a real thing.

//Mashup of Texts From Last Night and Sherlock.

You're welcome, my favorite people of the internet.

Now let this song carry you, run you, dance you, whatever you need it to do into the weekend for #backthatazzup Friday. I am off to Win a Conference Championship! Well the athletes are, I am just going to try and coach them to victory.

Cheers!

<3 BB