it was a weekend

Had a good weekend and all I have to show for it is this one picture from my coffee date with Jessi at Barista. I am also hoping if I put her on blast on the blog, she'll come back from her little writing hiatus ;) I we miss your face, duh. 

And even though there is no photo proof, I really did enjoy my weekend.  Not that I did anything cray-cray who are you, Brooke? No one says, that., but I celebrated my sister's birthday with my family, ran errands, had a coffee date, caught up with friends I hadn't seen in a while, and got to play with a puppy. All in all it was a good weekend. I even braved Ikea to make returns. Note to self: don't get crazy with what you think you'll use from Ikea.  You won't and then you'll have to go sit in the Ikea returns line and there will be unhappy children waiting with their parents and you'll smell the stupid cinnamon rolls, but you won't let yourself have one, because you have self control, but then you'll be sad on your drive home, because you wish you had eaten one. It's just not good for the soul. 

So yeah, that was my weekend, very shenanigan like. Sami would be proud..pause. not. 

Cheers! 

<3 BB 

treat yo'self friday

In honor of Sarah's Fan Friday figured I would share last night's photos with you. Brad and I went to the Timbers' playoff game last night. They won. Get excited. Get really, double, extra excited because they knocked Seattle out of the playoffs and are into the next round. SEE YA NEVER, SOUNDERS! Sorry, not sorry, Sara (different blogger, same name, confusing, I know). Also, check out these photos from last night. They are pretty legit. Fun fact, their head coach is sexy. 

Timbers had just scored when I took this picture. It was also very cold and windy last night in case you were curious.

Also, this sign made my night. Maybe even my week. I mean... does a play on words get any better than that?! Plus it featured the Dempsey Derp face, you know the one. 

Gawd, I laugh just thinking about it. Classic. 

Lastly, in honor of it being Friday and my little Sister's birthday. I treated myself to a pumkpin-y treat. That's how other people's birthdays work right? You get gifts for yo'self, not for them? Nailed it!

And now.... listen to this cover of The Knife's Heartbeats by Ellie Goulding for #backthatazzup Friday with Whitney. It will make your heart happy. 

Cheers to Friday! 

<3 BB 

what it's like to date me

Just wanted to give you a little glimpse into the life of 'I have the pleasure of dating Brooke.' The other day I sent Brad an email asking him to make me this white chicken chili. The email went something along the lines of this:

Dear Brad, 

Please make this or I will cut you in your sleep. 

Love you. 

You know, just your standard love email letter.

Brad proceeds to go to the store the next day to buy ingredients for what I thought was this mouth watering chicken chili and I am out of my mind excited for it. We're talking salsa verde, white beans, chicken goodness here.

I might have even talked this chili up to multiple people throughout the day. I just couldn't contain my excitement. Side Note: I get easily and really emotionally tied to the prospect of good food. Sorry, not sorry. 

Fast forward to that afternoon when I ask him how the chili is going... and he informs me that he decided to make a turkey chili instead of THE WHITE CHICKEN CHILI! Hold the phone. 

Are you kidding me?! 

I might have been just a smidgen disappointed...To the point I told him he might want to sleep with one eye open and then blasted him on multiple forms of social media, including but not limited to, Twitter and Snap Chat. He said I was slandering his good name and gave me multiple excuses as to why he went with the other chili...but ultimately, I was sad and I think this situation deserved shaming.

And before you tell me to stop being irrational, they are both chili, what's the big deal? ... The big deal is they are completely different forms of chili and I had my heart set on the white chicken chili and the highlight of my day was gone forever. First World Problems.

Never mind the fact that the turkey chili he made was delicious, that is besides the point.

The point is... I still want the damn white chicken chili. He better make it for me next week.....OR ELSE. 

<3 BB 

i'm sore

It's official, I am sore. I have mentioned before that ever since I started going to physical therapy for my knee pain and other pains, I have backed wayyy off on my workouts. Read: I have not done anything outside of my PT home exercises and short 15 min. runs. Well, I am finally starting to get back into the swing of things and I realize I have lost a lot of my strength and fitness base. Now, I know I will be able to gain it back, but I forgot how sore you can be from simple body weight movements. Here is a workout I did the other day that left me sore...in a good way! 

Tabata: 

For each exercise complete

// 20 seconds of work
//10 seconds of rest
//Total of 8 rounds of each movement

Then move to the next exercise

*Substitute push-ups for pull-ups if needed.
*Here is what the medball crunch looks like.
*Here is the proper form for mountain climbers.
*Here is a Single leg squat tutorial. 

Good luck! 

<3 BB 

3eb

Guys, big news....one of my all time favoritest bands is coming to Portland. DO I GO SEE THEM?! I guess I should probably fill you in on who they are to help form a decision..... 

Third Eye Blind. Not only are they coming to Portland, they are also playing in my favorite venue, the Crystal Ballroom. I mean, I kind of have to go, don't I? 

With all this excitement, I figured today's playlist would feature some of my favorite 3eb songs! You're welcome. So, without further ado, I leave you with the greatest playlist ever. Ok, maybe not ever, but it's pretty damn close. 

Hands down, my favorite song by them (and on my top 5 songs list, dare I say?) Motorcycle Drive By. Close second would be Slow Motion. Also, fun fact, their later album Ursa Major, did not get nearly enough hype or love in my opinion. So.Many.Good.Tracks. Such as, but not limited to, Bonfire and Water Landing.  Enjoy!  <3 BB 

B.Snook & Brooke do central oregon

For our weekend shenanigans, Brad and I wandered over to Central Oregon to stay with my Great Uncle and his lovely wife, Leanne. We spent time in both Sisters and Bend. While we were there, we hiked, shopped, ate, drank, and enjoyed the first snow of the year! When you go to Sisters and Bend...

Hike here: 

// Metolius River - Camp Sherman, Oregon //

Shop Here: 

// Old Mill District // 

Eat, drink, and be merry here: 

// Deschutes Brewery // 10 Barrel Brewing Company // Three Creeks Brewing //

 

Cheers!

<3 BB

PS. Linked up with Sami, per usual!

twerk team friday

My friend Cory wanted to wish you a very happy Friday, betches! 

We can't stop. We won't stop... #backingthatazzup with Miley and Whitney.
Cheers! 
<3 BB 
ps. He's single and ready to mingle.