Tuesday Tunesday :: 2.26.13

Happy Tuesday!

Yesterday, I played hookie from work in the afternoon and ran around Portland with my mom and sister while she was up here for some appointments.  It was nice to have 'girl time' minus having to hang out in waiting rooms while moms did her thing.  It did give me time to start on the new book I just downloaded on the iPad. We also made a little trip to the mall and got Chipotle! I was extra proud of myself for not buying anything and helped my mom pick out a few things instead! Plus, we're close to the same size, so I can borrow the shoes she purchased.

Also, note to self: don't eat this

Chipotle, get in my mouth. 

too soon before doing one of these. Feeling like you're going to vom up Chipotle during the entire 45 mins of a circuit isn't quite what I call enjoyable - but who am I kidding, the burrito was so worth it and I still gave the workout everything I got.

And because my Mexican food intake for the day wasn't quite high enough, for dinner I threw together a poor man's version of some kind of chicken tortilla soup - if you can even call it that.  Essentially it featured whatever we happened to have in our kitchen:

::chicken
::small can of cream of chicken soup
::chicken broth
::jalapeno
::red pepper
::onions
::corn
::black beans
::splash of milk
::few tablespoons of whole wheat flour
::cayenne pepper
::salt & pepper
::red pepper flakes

Surprisingly, it was quite tasty. Plus, there are leftovers for lunch today and that my friends is what I call a success!

Anyways, enough about what I ate, let's get to some good music.



Dispatch :: Elias
This song came up on my shuffle the other day and it reminded me how much I love Dispatch, especially this song.  I don't even know what they are saying half the time, but it doesn't even matter. It makes me happy.

Jacko Hooper :: In Angers 
I mean the guy goes by Jacko, that's how you know he is good. I like these lyrics especially: 

I've left my demons on this boat
Traveled a thousand miles, i float
I crossed open seas,
But some shall wait for me

Some haunting stuff right there, but a beautiful visual as well.

Shiny Toy Guns :: Somewhere To Hide
Who doesn't want to run off and hide with their love?  I mean, that is like the definition of romantic, right? Also, I wish I was cool enough to rock a bad-ass hair cut like the lead female vocal.

Imaginary Cities :: Mexico
Her voice is so unique and blends really well with the male vocals.

AlunaGeorge :: Driver
Described as 'intelligent pop music' whatever that means. I just know I like the beat and the lyrics, her voice isn't too shabby either!

Frightened Rabbit :: Backyard Skulls
Off of Frightened Rabbit's latest album. The lead singer's voice is just so original and place-able, I never tire of it.

Royal Teeth :: Heartbeats
This Knife cover is great!  My good friend Rachel told me about this band and then when I went to YouTube them, I realized I have been listening to them for a few months now via FIFA 13 with their song Wild, so thanks Brad for keeping me ahead of the game without even realizing it.

That is all folks!

Cheers to Tuesday!

<3 BB

Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day My Lovelies ~ 

Since I can't celebrate the big VD with the true love of my life, Ryan Gosling (insert sad face), dinner at home with Bradley will have to do this year. (Also, don't feel bad for Bradley when I make jokes like this, because his Facebook status today was this: Happy Valentine's Day to the love of my life. You're out there somewhere. One day I will find you...)

Even though I may not be the love of his life, Bradley said he would make me this dinner while I am busy being the breadwinner of the apartment and coaching track. Plus, we are taking the night off from working out. Who knows, we might even get a little crazy when I get home and eat at our dining room table... shoot, maybe even light a candle :) I know right, so romantic and racy I probs shouldn't even be putting that up on the blog.

Back when we were dumb young and in love. Now we just tolerate each other ;)  

I know some people view this as a fake holiday and it's just Hallmark's way of jacking up the price of a stuffed animal and making you fat with chocolate - but remember the goal here is not to be bitter.

Brad likes to call today - the Great Thanksgiving and I think he may be on to something. Take the opportunity to show some extra love and give thanks to the favorite people in your life, whoever they may be. Maybe give them one of these Valentines? Or make them a Thanksgiving dinner, I wouldn't say no to stuffing and gravy on my Valentine's Day.

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Cheers to Love,

<3 BB