2013 resolutions

I will lose weight... 30lbs to be exact.

I am so close to this goal! I lost 13.3% of my weight (23lbs) since January. I don't have far to go to get to my goal. I have changed my eating habits, still exercise on a consistent basis, and feel healthier. More about the continuation of this tomorrow!

I will brush my teeth 2 times per day.

Not successful. I will do better next year.

I will keep my 4.0gpa.

Success! 1 class left in my MS degree and I still have a 4.0.

I will publish 1 academic article.

Close. My thesis is done now I just need to get it published!

I will run a 5k race.

Though not complete, I feel as though I am relatively successful. I have improved my running immensely by using the couch25k app but did not run a 5k. Maybe next year!

I will become a better Zumba instructor.

Yes! I really improved in my teaching skills and have now "retired" since I am almost done my degree.

I will sell some old books.

Yes! We moved into a smaller apartment and donated a bunch of old books to the library. Maybe I should look at donating more this coming year. Maybe this year I will sell some old textbooks too.

Finally, I will improve my blog.

Should I leave this up to you? I feel like I have been blogging more consistently and on more consistent topics. I feel my blog evolves as I do so it may change this year as I transition back into working full time!

 

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prosciutto wrapped asparagus

This recipe was delicious so I have to tell you about it. Let's be 100% honest, I did not make these... maybe that's why they were so good! My bestie made these and I have a feeling we will be making these again!

1 bunch asparagus, washed and trimmed

Prosciutto, sliced thin

1 container of herbed goat cheese

Line cookie sheet with parchment. Preheat oven to 425. Spread small amout of goat cheese on prosciutto, wrap around asparagus, place of cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. Enjoy!

 

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InstaFriday

Happy Friday Christmas style! Did you have a good Christmas? We did! Here are a few photos:

1. All of the personalized Christmas cards we received this year! I love that our friends also like to send out personalized cards. I wonder if it is a generational thing.

2. We are smoothie obsessed. I feel like it is so fefreshing before and after big meals to have balance in my life.

3. The weather was beautiful in BTR before we left so we got in a power walk!

4. I finally finished Bringin Up Bebe. What a great book! You should read it.

5. I love my new Kate Spade watch! Isn't is pretty?

6. Cutest kids ever! What happened to us?!? This is my fave ornament.

7. We had a sample of our wedding cake that has been in the freezer for over 2.5 years! It still tastes amazing. The pumpkin is so flavorful, you can taste all the spices, and it is so moist! We will definitely be eating more of this over the next week.

8. My "new" china! I have known for many years that I was getting my grandma's Royal Albert china. We packed it up to store with my parents until I have space for it.

Have a great weekend! Mine will be busy visiting with friends!

 

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adult mac n cheese

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Ours was snowy and bright!

I really cannot remember if I have shared this recipe. We have been making it for a few years now. It is so simple, healthy and delicious. The original inspiration came from The New York Times! The link confirms we have been making this since 2008! I remember when I first saw this recipe online.

1 box whole wheat shells

1 jar tomato sauce (or homemade)

1 package goat cheese

1 package meatballs, cooked accordingly (optional)

1c whole wheat bread crumbs

1/2c grated parmesan

Preheat oven to 350. Cook pasta according to instructions until al dente, drain and set aside. Heat tomato sauce in a saucepan until warm, mix in goat cheese until blended. Combine pasta and sauce until mixed. Add meatballs if desired and stir until combined. Put in greased casserole dish. Combine breadcrumbs and grated cheese. Spread evenly over top of pasta mixture. Bake for 20 minutes.

Merry Christmas!

From our home to yours, have a very merry Christmas!