who wants to pack for me?

Hello, hello!!!! 

Today I confess for humpday confessions that I am not a fan of people who brag about how busy they are and how they don't have any free time blah blah blah....buttttt I also confess that that is exactly what I am going to do today because it's my blog and I can be annoying if I want to. Let's talk about what my week looks like, ok?

Monday: Get to my regular place of employment at 6am. Leave early for new hire training at the gym until 5pm.

Tuesday: Get to work at 6am and stay until 5pm. Happy Hour with my lady friends....where I left my credit card at the restaurant and didn't realize it until I was all the way home and had to go back and get it. wa wahhhh 

Wednesday: Work at 6am. Training from 1-5pm. My last round of golf lessons that night. More on that at a later date.

Thursday: Work at 6am. Amos Lee Concert at the Oregon Zoo that night. OH EM GEEEEEEEEE. 

Friday: Work at 6am. Fly out to Indiana for 9 days that afternoon. 

So my question to you all is....Where do I find time to pack for this trip?!?!!?!? No really, who wants to do  my laundry, get my life in order, and pack for me?! Because ain't nobody got time for that around here. How does one even pack for 90, humid, and thunder storms anyway? Rain I can handle, but humid.. I can't even. 

Anyway, enough about me complaining, because honestly, I am not even complaining. I am loving the gym so far. I can't wait for it to open to the public, even if I am nervous to start actually training. I am ready for vacation. The weather has been great here and things are going well in my life. I just don't have time to pack... I suppose I can attempt to do it when I am trying to come down from the greatness that is Amos Lee's concert tomorrow night. I hear sleep is for the birds anyway. 

In other news, I purchased a few books on nutrition the other night and am really excited to start them on my vacation! Has anyone read any of these? What are your thoughts. 

Good Calories and Bad Calories by Gary Taubes

What to Eat by Marion Nestle 

Wheat Belly by William Davis 

Cheers!

<3 BB

Hot Confessions

Today is Wednesday, so today means we confess things with Kathy for humpday confessions. It is what Sweet Baby Jesus would want us to do.

::I confess I was irrationally sad when I went to try out a new Ramen place yesterday after work and it was closed because it was too 'hot' out. Now granted it did reach 99 degrees yesterday which is hot for this early in the summer...but come on?!? Are you kidding me?!? Are you going to close your shop every time it is over 80 degrees? 

::I also confess it was probably a good idea I didn't actually eat it in 99 degree weather, I would have gotten really, really sweaty. 

::Speaking of hot, I confess I really, really, really wanted to be cheap and not turn the AC unit in our bedroom on, but there was no way I would have been able to fall asleep without it. Why do things like cool air have to cost moneys? 

::I confess after the US lost yesterday, I did what any good girlfriend would do and bought Bradley a large, cold beer to help with his sadness. My favorite quote form him yesterday was 'I know that the USMNT losing is not actually that important in the grand scheme of things that are my life...but on my list of things that are not actually important - they are at the top.' I know, Bradley. I know.

Lastly, I confess - I can't stop taking selfies. I am annoying myself now. And I found this old picture on the left in my phone. God that is frightening. Who let's me go out in public, ever? 

Cheers! 

<3 BB 

confessions of a weekend food binger

Today for humpday confessions with Kathy we are talking about my weakness. It's a problem. Some might even call it an addiction that might be a stretch. It's not drugs or alcohol or anything like that...BUT it is still not a good thing. Today we are talking about Confessions of a Weekend Binge Eater. 

That would be me. I am a struggle on the weekends. Here is the thing. I am fairly healthy. During the week I bring my lunches to work. I make my dinners at home. I work out at least 4 days during the work week. I am a healthy person overall. But come weekend. I kind of lose some of my healthy habits. Mostly the eating habits. We tend to save our 'going out to eat' for the weekend. I tend to get a little lax with the food choices I make. Take last weekend for instance. Let's talk about what I ate in one day....one day, people!

Nachos

Chili Cheese Fries

Chicken Strips

Regular Fries

Meat Balls 

Beer

Ugh, just typing that is embarrassing to me. *hangs head in shame* It is not even that I am embarrassed of eating unhealthy food. That will happen, it is ok to not have a perfect diet. It's the fact that once I go for something unhealthy I eat all the unhealthy foods. all of them. 

So, here is what I am trying to do. I am going to try and be less binge-y (that is probably not a word, but I am using it anyway) on the weekends. I don't want to feel guilty for the poor choices I may make. I don't want to feel like I am playing catch-up every week with my workouts and my eating after the poor choices I made. 

Now, I am not saying I will never eat unhealthy foods again. Because that is not realistic or fun. Food is delicious and life is short. What I am going to try and do instead is to be smarter with the weekend choices I make. Instead of eating every item of food on the bar's menu...maybe just pick one, Brooke? Or if I decide to eat an unhealthy meal, make sure the other meals of my day are a better option... Basically, what I am saying is I need to cut myself some slack and not feel bad about eating poor foods once in a while, but also not let one meal derail me and give me the excuse to make poor choices the rest of the weekend. 

This week I decided to start tracking my meals and what not in the myfitnesspal app. which is a first for me. I don't normally count calories and to be honest I am not using this app to start counting calories. What I am using it for is to track patterns, see what my meals are made of, pay attention to the amount of food I am actually eating, etc. It's annoying and addicting at the same time. We'll see how long this lasts. 

Anyways, I figured why not be honest on the blog with you guys. I know I talk a lot about being healthy and active and working out...which are all things I do and really enjoy, but I also don't want to create this false idea that I am perfect with my choices. I don't always have self control and that is ok.

Cheers! 

<3 BB 

hashtag confessions

Happy Wednesday, people. Let's get right to it and start confessing things with Kathy and her blog....because why not share my embarrassing moments and quirk? They happen often and they are awkward.

I confess: After last week's yoga sesh I started getting deep into the world of instagram hashtags. First it was just #yoga and then I came across the hashtag #nakedyoga. I may or may not have looked. It was what you would expect... .a combo of pretty yoga girls doing poses with little to zero clothing on, as well as fat, hairy men attempting. Browse at your own risk.

::Speaking of hashtags... I confess: There is one for the World Cup called #WorldCupMyBalls. I died and then might have used it.

::I confess: I get irrationally upset over that stupid Sprint Framily commercial with Kevin Durant...not because it is stupid and Kevin Durant can fly in it -but because the kid has a horrible southern-ish accent and the mom doesn't. Never mind the fact that the other commercials have a talking hamster and what not....The commercial is not real life because of the accents. Also, how are they using the word Framily and getting away with it on National TV for their ads? Get it together, Sprint. You're the worst. 

::Lastly, I confess: I am starting golf lessons tonight and I am nervous. I dislike doing things in front of people if I am not great at them. It's not that I am horrible at golf, I just tend to swing too hard sometimes and miss the ball entirely. That's not embarrassing or anything... I'll let you know how it goes.

Cheers!

<3 BB

do the creep

Hello Everyone,

Bear with me as I try and make it through this Wednesday, that feels like a Thursday. Man that is really the worst feeling, isn't it? I just feel like an extra day got tacked on and it is killing me. (Also going to start these confessions right off the bat, and confess that I just had to google whether or not you use the word bear or bare when you use the term bear with me. Turns out I was correct with the bear ....unless that is you want people to undress with you, then it would be bare. Heyyyyyo)... Ok, I am getting off topic. Reel it in, Brooke.

But no really, let's link up with Kathy today and share some Humpday Confessions, shall we?

::I confess I felt really awkward taking photos at the farmers market the other day for yesterday's blog post. I still don't know how fashion bloggers do it on the regular. Especially those in busy places like the streets of NYC and what not. People kept walking by and I would stop posing and get really weird and Brad would laugh at me and it was a struggle. Not that you should be surprised that I was a struggle. Don't ever be surprised by that. 

::This is more my kind of outfit post. Showing off my wrinkled clothes (because I don't believe in ironing) and my poor attempt at a french braid on my dirty hair. #ratchet 

::I confess I have been craving dumplings. All of the dumplings. Comfort chicken and dumplings. Asian dumplings. Pot stickers. You name it., I want it. Want. Want. Want.

::I confess ever since Instagram changed up their popular page to feature more pictures based on things I have liked and whatnot there have been less random high school cheerleaders with millions of followers on my feed for me to stalk and it secretly makes me sad. That also makes me a creep. Eew.

::I confess I was mad at Brad for sending me the link to the Kate Spade 75% off sale yesterday, because I am a broke joke....Then I got to thinking how did Bradley even know about this sale before me? Either way I ended up at the site playing pretend. You're welcome for sharing it. It's the last day. 

::I confess I laughed out loud when I heard on the radio this morning that there is a Black Bear in NE Portland and people are losing their minds over it. The streets are closed down and they are telling people to stay in their homes as they try and wrangle it up. Don't worry you can now follow the bear on twitter. I wonder if it has a name? 

That is all I have for today's confessions. I know you are sad because you love all my confessions...But let's be honest, I should probably stop while I am ahead behind, since I already confessed to you that I stalk tween girls on instagram. 

Cheers!

<3 BB

a case of the humpdays

My boss is not in the office today. I feel like I am all of the sudden coming down with a case of the humpdays and need to leave. The only thing that will make me feel better is not being at work. *cough cough* But no really, where is my summer break?! Why is that still not a thing in my life? I should have become a teacher like the rest of my family. Can I retire yet? Bradley, why are you not a millionaire?! Get on that already, would you! I don't think I am asking too much here. I just want to be a stay at home girlfriend and you're ruining everything. 

Anyway, that rant got out of hand quickly. It's Wednesday so you know what that means, today we confess our sins with Kathy. 

//I confess: I am pimping myself out and want you to go read the guest post I did over at Rebecca's blog Getting To The Show! I am funny and witty and lovable and share a workout! Soooo, I mean, why wouldn't you go read it?!?!?!   

//I confess: I am really happy track is done. I know that makes me sound like a bad coach, but I am so happy to do nothing with my weekend and not have to drive to practice during the week. Hooooray free time for doing things like taking my pants off and sitting on the couch when I get home. 

//I confess: I suck at trivia. BUT I did know all 4 chambers of the heart last night. Thank you studying for my Personal Training certification. 

//I confess: I feel like I am in a blogger rut. I just don't know what to write about on non-linkup days. 

//I confess: I almost just spilled coconut milk everywhere in the office kitchen area because I had just put lotion on my hands right before I went to pour it into my coffee. everywhere.

//I confess: I had wood oven baked pizza last night, even though I knew the cheese would give me a stomach ache. I also shared cake after the pizza. Then I immediately felt guilty for eating the bad food, I need to get my life figured out. Either have the bad food and enjoy it on occasion or just pass on it.... BUT I HAD TO DO IT FOR THE LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY FUNDRAISER!  Don't mind me, just curing cancer one slice at a time over here. 

//I confess: sometimes I wish I had more self control ^ see above. 

//Speaking of self control: Nordstrom's Half Yearly Sale. Oh baby, I shouldn't even open this link. 

//I confess: I told Brad I was going to get up early twice this week to do yoga before work. That has yet to happen. I only have two more chances before the weekend.... I'll let you know how this goes Friday. 

//I confess: I have been on a Matt Corby binge the past few days. His voice is just so gritty and pretty. 

Anyway, for having nothing to blog about or confess, I sure rambled on for far too long. 

Cheers to confessing. 

<3 BB 

Gross Confessions

So as always on this fine Wednesday (no, it really is fine here in Portland, we have had 80+ degree weather all week), I wanted to link up with Kathy and her blog Vodka and Soda and share some confessions with you. Some of them are kind of gross. Sorry.... 

//Confession: last night on Twitter via Thought Catalog I found the most disturbing YouTube video of someone getting a 25 year old black head popped / cleaned out. It was disgusting and yet I watched all 5 mins of the video. What is wrong with me?! Only click on this link if you are sick and twisted and evidently enjoy almost throwing up. It was like a sick and disgusting train wreck that I could not stop watching. 

Ew.

Then to make things worse after it was over I started watching similar ones that were recommended to me. Who does that?! 

//That confession leads me to my next confession and the fact that I love popping zits. Mine, yours, the dogs (ok that is a lie - dogs don't even get zits) Probably weird, but they are so satisfying. Although, I am trying to be better and not touch mine anymore. Something about that wives tale where they say 17 more show up on your face the next day if you pop one. 

//And since we're keeping it gross today I will confess that I am already tired of shaving my legs for nice weather. With the weather actually being in the 80s this week, that has me wearing skirts and dresses to work - which also means I should probably shave my legs more than every 2 weeks and to be honest - It's just really, really inconvenient for me. Who shaves their legs more than twice a week? ....You mean there are people that actually shave their legs every day even?! Really?! Who has time for that?! 

Anyway, I am sorry these confessions are disgusting. I guess I am just a disgusting person. Hope you didn't lose your appetite or your meal after reading this. 

Cheers!

<3 BB


ps. gifs found here, here, and here

Confess sesh

It's Wednesday, you know what that means.  I get to word vomit all the confessions I have been saving up for this week and link up with Kathy to share them with you. Who's excited?!?!? 

//I confess: I wore earrings for the first time in so long today, solely to distract from the fact I did not wash, or brush my hair, or even attempt to fix the pony I slept in. But my eyeballs look pretty today, so I still got a compliment from Bradley when I left the house. #winning. 

//I confess: I finished a jar of pickles earlier this week and I wanted to drink the juice but other people were in the room and I didn't want to get made fun of. 

//I confess: I have regretted the above decision ever since. This also reminds me I need to pick up more pickles tonight. #obsessed 

//I confess: I was more sad than I should have been when I heard it was the last day for Dave on the KINK morning radio show. I did not call in and cry like some of the other listeners though.  In my defense, I do listen to him pretty much every morning on the way to work. It's the end of an era. 

//I confess: it's taking alllllllll of me (said in my best John Legend) to not go home and make this pie tonight. 

//I confess: I got far too excited when I found out a good friend of mine is getting butcher block counter tops in the home she just purchased! I don't think you realize how much I love butcher block counter tops. I could spend days on pinterest and design websites looking at pretty kitchens like this one. 

//I confess: I went shopping and had dinner with a bestie and her little boy this week and her son is just too, too cute. I was also exhausted by the end of the night. The little guy has far too much energy for me.  All the moms out there, you impress me. #bestkindofBC PS. Don't forget about Mother's Day this weekend either. Moms are pretty much awesome. They deserve the respect. 

//I confess: Sometimes I start to get a little panic-y when all the people around me are doing crazy things like buying houses, and having kids, getting married, and being grownups and I am still over here just being awesome and not doing all those things. Am I doing this wrong? Did I miss a memo about what the proper timeline is to do all those things? How do people have money for those things? I am getting sweaty just thinking about it all. I am off to go look at pictures of puppies to calm me down. 

Cheers! 

confessions

Happy Hump Day!!! Let's get some of this week's confessions out of the way, thoughts? I feel like that is what Kathy would want. Since it is her Wednesday Link-up and all...

//First off, I confess: It is supposed to be 80 degrees here today. I forgot what warm weather feels like. How does one dress for 80 degrees? Don't worry it is supposed to rain by the weekend, so I really won't get much time in the nice weather. booo work. Also, nice weather means I need to shave my legs on the regular. Ugh. I don't wanna. You can't make me!!!! 

//I confess: I don't know if I can live in a world where Christina Yang is not on Grey's Anatomy. I may have to finally give up and stop watching Grey's Anatomy after this season.

//I confess: I have had hiccups all morning and it is so annoying.

//Confession: I am still not sure I like who they cast for The Fault In Our Stars. I just don't know about the guy especially. At least give me Theo James if you are going to use all of the Divergent cast in a movie?! 

//Confession: I have watched this no less than 7 times in the last few days. 1) I love Blues Travelers 2) I love Emma Stone.

//I confess: I died when I saw this on Pinterest. Thanks Creshea for that, ps. I miss your blog. 

//Confession: Yesterday before my trail run I took my DSLR for a little spin and tried to take pretty pictures of Pittock Mansion and Mount Hood because it was gorgeous out, but then I was lazy and didn't upload any of them..so all you get is this crappy iphone picture instead. Not sorry. 

//I confess:: The trail run I mentioned above kicked my butt yesterday. I forgot how hilly the trails are around Portland. My butt is screaming at me today and my lungs tried to scream at me yesterday during the run, but they were tired and could only muster up heavy breathing. Running is hard. 

//Lastly, I confess I was super close to calling in sick today to enjoy the sunshine... In fact now that I am here at work, I think I am coming down with something quite rapidly. I should probably go home. Wouldn't want to get the rest of the office sick..... 

Cheers! 

<3 BB 

Confessions

Happy Wednesday my favorite people. (I consider you my favorite people because you're here reading my blog, which means you love me, obviously) Since it is Wednesday, you know what that means.... We link up with Kathy for some confessions!

//Confession: I am excited about the new snap chat friends I made after yesterday.

//Confession: while watching soccer highlights on tv the other day a player was given a red card and the analyst called it the red mist. My reaction 'I didn't know male soccer players struggled with that time of the month' aka shark week as I like to call it in my home. Then I decided I will start referring to it as the red mist not shark week from now on. 

//Confession: if you call my office and the person you are trying to get a hold of does not pick up and you call back I will be shooting you daggers and death stares over the phone. Do not call back. Leave a damn message. You calling again and again does not make them pick up the phone and it just makes me angry.

//Confession: I brought my tiger roller to work because my calves are so sore.

//Confession: I took a work selfie to prove it. 

//Confession: I don't know why that is the face I chose to make. Do we consider that duck face or not? Meh. whatever. 

//Confession: I get to drive a group of track kids up to a meet in Tacoma this weekend. I am driving them in a mini van. I feel like the team mom. Do you have enough snackies? Did you pack a jacket just in case you get cold?! Did you bring a water bottle to hydrate? Don't worry, I have a tissue in my purse if you need it. Gosh, I am going to nail this! 

//Confession: I went to the Nike outlet store the other day and bought workout clothes I didn't actually need nor did I have money for them. However, I can always justify buying workout clothes when they are 1) on sale and 2) benefiting my health when I actually workout in them. Now if only I could be more like Kathy and sneak my workout clothes into my office outfits, then I would be golden.... 

Anyway, that is all I have for you folks today! Enjoy your Humpday, hope it is less rainy than mine is! 

Cheers! 

<3 BB

confessions

Hello Blog World, 

First I would like to start off by saying sorry to those of you who I made excited yesterday and then ruined your day, when I said it was Wednesday, but really it was only Tuesday. That was inconsiderate of me. Also, we all know that Wednesday is saved for linking up with Kathy for Humpday Confessions! 

With that let's get to my confessions for the week. 

//Confession: I think I am a bad track coach. One of my  favorite athletes that I work with almost broke my school record in the Heptathlon #humblebrag yesterday - and as happy as I was for her awesome performance, I was even more relieved that she is only second all time on the list...for now. Obviously as a coach I want her to perform at the highest level she can; but the selfish part of my former athlete side does not want to see my record go down. Yesterday was too close for comfort and she has another chance to break it later this season. Maybe I will sabotage her and start coaching her poorly? Kidding...obviously! 

//I confess: I am tired of seeing your quiz results from Buzzfeed up on Facebook. We get it - Buzzfeed is awesome. The quizzes are pretty spot on...but you're not special for doing that quiz. EVERYONE on buzzfeed has done that quiz. Stahhhhp it, you're tramatizin me. I got 'Recess' for which 90s Cartoon Series I am, because I know you were wondering.

//I confess: I am still not good at yoga. It's way harder than regular workouts. How does one get so bendy?! (ps. who doesn't love Natalie Dee?)

//I confess: last night's yoga sesh was my first time doing yoga in probably at least 6 months. No wonder I am not good at it. 

//Continuing on with yoga - I confess that I enjoy the Tone It Up Girls and their workouts (including the yoga one I did last night)...BUT HOW DO YOU GIRLS WORKOUT WITH YOUR HAIR DOWN?! Insert all the shouty caps! How is your hair still curled? How is it not wet noodles? How are you not getting it in your mouth and chocking on it twss How are you not getting it stuck in your armpit and pulling your head and hurting yourself. Not that any of this has ever happened to me....It defies logic and science.

Anyway, those are all the things I have to confess today. Until tomorrow, blog world. 

Cheers! 

<3 BB 

confess sesh

Why hello there Humpday, nice to see you again. Let's just not mess around this morning and get straight to complaining confessing with Kathy. 

//I hate that stupid 'Stay Calm and ....(insert whatever stupid thing you should be doing) On' saying. Go away forever please. I just can't handle it. It makes me want to punch babies or you right in the baby maker. Either would be satisfying after seeing that stupid phrase all over the internet all the time. Sorrrrrrry. 

//If I am walking down a hallway or on the street and I pass you and I am friendly and smile - I expect a smile back. It is 20 times more uncomfortable when you do not acknowledge me and go out of your way to not make eye contact.

//Lately any time Bradley agrees with something he responds by singing 'story of my life...' and it makes me giggle every time.

//I got the wild idea to paint my nails for the one time this year. It was a fail. You should not be surprised even a little it. I almost dropped the brush and had to grab it with my hand so I had polish all over me, not to mention my nails look like a 3 year old paints them every time and they were chipped by the next morning. It's never worth the struggle. 

//I cursed at a hard boiled egg this morning that was not cooperating with me as I was trying to peel it. It was not my proudest moment, but it deserved the lashing. 

//Also, I can't stop eating hard boiled eggs. I kept forgetting to make them and then finally remembered and now I eat multiple a day. Weird? Maybe,  but I don't care.

Cheers to it being on day closer to the weekend.

<3 BB

humpday confess sesh

//I confess: I go a little bit crazy every time I try to find Kathy's blog for this Humpday Confessions linkup because her blog name is not the same as her blog URL and it is confusing and I am forgetful and every Wednesday after trying to remember what her URL is I finally give up and go find her in my bloglovin' feed. #bloggerproblems. 

//I confess: Brad and I might have almost caused a car wreck the other day while we were running. It wasn't actually our fault, but kind of.

//I confess: my ears are really waxy all the time and it's not like I don't clean them often. 

//I confess: I often use my pants as my napkin.

//I confess: I lose food in my scarves all the time. Yesterday afternoon I found some my breakfast oatmeal hidden away for later. 

//I confess: last night I had a dream that I accidentally ended up on a porn website on my work computer. It was weird. It got even more weird when I was trying to explain to our 70 year old IT guy that I did not know how I ended up on said porn site. 

//I confess: I am becoming a worthless human being the last few days. I am supposed to leave the house by 6:40. Today I didn't even get out of bed until 6:30. I think I have an iron deficiency? probably just lazy.

Cheers to confessions!!!

<3 BB

humpday confessions

//confession: Every time I think about this linkup with Kathy for Humpday Confessions I sing Usher. these are my confessions...... 

//confession: I am kind of happy the Bachelor recaps are over so I can actually participate and confess my sins. 

//confession: I was lifting weights at the gym on Sunday and slammed the bar into my nose and now some of the skin is missing and it is really sore. I am actually quite surprised I didn't break it and it did not start bleeding. Also, it is starting to scab. nice life, Brooke. Here is a selfie to prove it. I tried my best to cover it up, but it is quite noticeable in person. 

//confession: I don't have self control when it comes to impulse purchases. I do well for a little bit and then just binge on things I don't actually need. Whether it is more makeup than what I went in for or new Nikes because they were on sale last weekend. ugh.

//confession: Speaking of sales, I can always justify buying something if it is on sale.

//confession: I get irrationally upset over little things - example: the other night I got really mad at Brad when I came home and found him watching Cosmos without me ---- even though just the night before we were talking about how we had both heard good things about it and wanted to watch it. I might have assaulted him. He deserved it.

//confession: I had a dream the other night that I was pregnant and woke up sweating in a sheer state of panic. Safe to say I am not ready to be a mother yet.

//confession: I brought clothes to run on my lunch break, but I also curled my hair today and really don't want to get it sweaty, but I know I will be too tired to want to workout after I get home from the track meet I am helping coach at today... my life is so hard. 

And that wraps up my confessions for the week. 

Let it burn! 

<3 BB