I mean, really?!?

While I'd like to try and post only "happy" posts, I think this just needs to be said into the vast web of the internet...

Why does it feel like I'm stuck in the same spot without hope of every getting relief?

Same job, still in school, still barely scraping by...

I've tried changing my situation.

I've applyed for jobs only to find a rejection letter in my mailbox without so much as an interview.

One class at a time is taking forever.

Getting paid my weak paycheck only to be out of money by the 10th.

Yes, I know I'm lucky to have a job. To have a paycheck. Don't think I don't appriciate it because I do. I'm lucky to have a roof over my head, food on the table and a pillow to lay my head down at night.

I'm tired of scraping by.

Something needs to change. New job; new surroundings; new something.

Thanks for letting me rant.
~K

The Pioneer Woman: Cookbook

Okay, I'm a little obsessed right now so bear with me.

Blog Post 3 Re: Pioneer Woman.

I have to say, hands down, I love (LOVE!) this cookbook! I've already made the BBQ Jalapeno Poppers - easy and delicious!

All the recipes seem very easy and use common pantry items. Unlike some cookbooks that require japanese ingredients that can only be found in specialty stores and cost an arm and a leg.

Real ingredients = Real food

And if you don't have, say, buttermilk, she trys to give you substitutions. I love that.

The only thing you have to watch is sometimes the recipe serves a lot more then you might need to cook for. One example would be the yummy looking cinnamon rolls. There are only two of us in my house so using the recipe as-is, would yeild 40-50 rolls. Good Lord! I don't need an abundence of cinnamon rolls hanging around. My midsection is already crying for help. So I adjust.

I didn't get a chance to take pictures last night before the poppers were gone, but next time I make them, I'll try to share (at least visually).

Buy this book. Trust me, you'll thank me later.

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/The-Pioneer-Woman-Cooks/Ree-Drummond/e/9780061658198/pwb=1&

Black Heels to Tractor Wheels

I was reading Pioneer Woman's blog last week (shocker!) and I came upon a post about her book that was coming out. It's called "Black Heels to Tractor Wheels: A Love Story", the story of Pioneer Woman and Marlboro Man (pet name for her husband).

I'm only a few chapters in but I find the book hard to put down. In fact, she's such a great story teller, I've already had dreams about cowboys and wranglers. Mmmmm...

I'm already recommending this book and I'm only on chapter 6.

Go for it. Read it. You'll love it.

That is all.

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/books/product.aspx?EAN=9780061997167

Making Peace

I have come to terms with the fact that I cannot nail down a single topic to blog about consistantly. I will be taking the advice of my new found love, Pioneer Woman, and writing about...whatever.

I've made peace with that. As much as the OCD wants things planned and orderly.

Really.

So, with that, I'm just going to write about whatever.

~Krista

One word

Zumba.

Is.


AMAZING!

I tried a Zumba class tonight and I absolutely loved it! My instructor Jen was so energetic and fun... I can't wait to go back to another class. I can see how this can get addicting.

Zumba, Do it.

Nutrimirror

A friend of mine turned me on to this free website called "Nutrimirror". It's so great! Its an electronic food journal that also breaks down the nutrition facts. In the beginning, you set goals. The goals are broken down by the website to suggest how much percentage of your diet should come from carbs, protein, fats, etc... Trying to stay "in the green" is a fun little challenge. You don't want to be deficient or over your percentages.If you're in the green, you're on target!

They've been having some technical difficulties with the website lately so I haven't gotten to explore the recipes and journals of others but once everything is running smoothly again, I'll definitely check it out!

Not feeling so great...

So yesterday, I went to Sugar Plum Vegan cafe with April (my lovely co-worker). I had a tomato, basil, vegan cheese paninni and it was delicious!!! They also have a yummy pastery case so as I was leaving I got a couple things. A vegan "hostess" cupcake and a vegan whoppee pie. I was going to eat the cupcake when I got back to the office then save the whoppee pie to share when I got home.

The cupcake was amazing! Even though it felt like it weighed about 5 pounds, it was moist and creamy...

I kept the pie out of sight so it would make it home. Knowing how good those things are, I had to take extra precausionary measures!

Needless to say, half didn't make it home.

I didn't feel too guilty knowing it was at least vegan food but by the last bite I took, I had had enough. Too much sweet food!! I was on a sugar overload. All I wanted to do was take a nap. I crashed and I crashed hard! I'm taking this opportunity to put it out there that I am officially limiting my sugar intake.

Yes, as I sit here with my non-fat white mocha latte, I am officially limiting my sugar intake.

I should probably start by looking into the sugar of my latte huh?