I DIG IT

This post is my response to Emily's last entry - some random things that I have been enjoying lately!

Get Off My Internets (GOMI)

GOMI is a website where blog readers ("catladies") go to snark on bloggers who are absolutely ridiculous and refuse to hear any constructive criticism regarding their horrible online presences. The GOMI site has a page of various Forums, with threads discussing any and all blogs, as well as TV & Books, Relationships, Career Stuff, etc.  It's kind of like Reddit for women.  It's a fun way to be social and make friends as an introvert.  And it turns out, these friends might not JUST be confined to the internet!  We are organizing a meet-up of DC area GOMI-ers (REAL LIFE), and I am looking forward to meeting some like-minded, smart, funny ladies.

Marc Jacobs Magic Marc'r Precision Pen

I think a thin line of eyeliner RIGHT at the upper lash line defines the eyes nicely and looks so pretty, clean, and simple. In the past, however, I haven't been able to achieve the precision I would like with eyeliner pencils.  There would always be a gap between the eyeliner and the lashes, and it would smudge a lot, get in the eyelid creases - a veritable FAIL.  I know it sounds like I am schilling for Marc Jacobs, but this felt eyeliner pen is really amazing.  It's like drawing a smudge-proof, exact line with a thin felt-tip pen.  It's waterproof.  Mine is still nice and inky after many months.

sweetgreen

After a long, long hiatus from sweetgreen due to anger over crazy salad prices and the undercooked sweet potatoes making me nauseous, I have returned.  With a VENGEANCE.  I've been getting sweetgreen each day for lunch during the week because it's a guaranteed way to get my veggie servings.  HEALTH.  Since I haven't been buying as many snacks in the afternoons, I even think that the $9.46 price tag is balancing out.

My current favorite combination is:  spinach + romaine base, chick peas, cucumbers, spicy roasted broccoli, raw corn, roasted chicken, squeeze of sriracha and cucumber-basil yogurt dressing.  SO DELICIOUS.  I am a creature of habit, and will likely not stray from this for a while.

Intermittent fasting

I've recently been trying out a concept lauded in the Paleo/Primal community, which is having a shortened "eating window" of 8 hours or so.  I accomplish this by not having my "breakfast" until after 12:00pm each day.  Before noon, I will have tea and coffee with whole milk (so I guess it's not totally fasting).  I have been feeling better throughout the day when I do this.  I feel less weighed down, and then it is exciting when I get to eat more later on!  Because try as I might, I can't avoid eating a lot at night.  This has painlessly normalized my level of food consumption, and I am really enjoying it.  I don't eat Paleo/Primal per se, but I do avoid processed foods for the most part, and don't eat a ton of gluten/grains.  I don't bat an eye at eating rice, potatoes, oats, beans, etc., though.

Delicious whole milk lattee from peregrine espresso

Lacroix

I drink most of my daily water intake at work, because I'm terrible at drinking water unless I sit down with a goal to do it.  Ugh.  The exception to this is when there are cans of Lacroix around - they are flavorful, bubbly, refreshing, and just the right amount so I can finish them easily.  I love the coconut flavor, but no one else does, so I've been going with lime.  This gets me to drink water at home, so it's a good investment.  Yeah baby.

Maxi skirts/dresses

These are my new go-to clothing item for EVERY occasion.  I want every cute maxi skirt and dress I see.  Let's be real:  pants don't fit me.  It's cold out.  I don't like knees.  These are actually the only option for me.  It's nice that they are flattering and pretty!  Here are some that I am coveting:

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UPDATE:  I just bought the first two.

Maybe I'll tell ya about some more stuff I like later!