There was a half second there, where I contemplated skipping the whole New Year’s Resolution post.
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And then I laughed at that ridiculous idea. After all, I am a Type A planner through and through; a self-proclaimed list lover, who thrives off organization and goal setting. I can’t imagine voluntarily passing on an opportunity to pen a post, which includes all my great loves. The mere idea is preposterous, I tell you.
That being said, I do recognize as much as I love lists, New Year’s Resolution posts can be…well… a wee bit boring at best, and downright knock you out and put you to sleep comatose, at worst. It’s true, which is why I’ll try my very hardest not to do either one to you today. In the meantime, I certainly appreciate you indulging my structured and strategic side. To be totally honest, it’s my sweet spot, not to be confused with my G spot or my favorite gelato place. See, comments like that should help keep you awake. Coffee works wonders too. I’m on my second cup already today, so I’ll wait while you grab a mug and catch up.
Very good, let’s begin.
2015 New Year’s Resolutions
- I resolve to wash my face more and floss often, which has nothing to do with an upcoming teeth cleaning appointment tomorrow *cough, lies and deceit, cough.*
- I fully intend to use less emoticons when expressing myself, unless of course they develop a Homer Simpson emoji, in which case all bets are off. Mmm cheese.
- I’m going to spend more time in coffee shops and local foodie establishments, with the real intention being a self-imposed quarantine, so I can pen more blog posts. I might eat something while I’m there too. A fortunate consequence, if you ask me.
- Speaking of blogging, I’m going to share more recipes. I’ve even got three waiting in the wings at this very moment. It’s now just a simple matter of putting words to paper, which goes back to my coffee shop loving. Yep, I’m a full circle kind of gal.
- I’m going to run some kind of race this year, which is absolutely nutty for me, and yet I like a little crazy in my life, provided it’s perfectly planned of course. Besides, I haven’t had any exercise ambitions since the Tough Mudder over a year ago, which means its high time to put one in place. Now who’s running with me?
- I have lofty ambitions of raising the roof on salads, or at least elevating in them my Instagram stats. Greens need loving too people. [Hey Kirsten, your Fattoush Dip was my number one Instagram picture in 2014. Seems fitting to me.]
- I’m giving up gluten in 2015. And the room goes utterly silent. Wait? What? Can it be? Clean Eats, Fast Feets is going gluten-free?
Just kidding. Hell hasn’t frozen over just yet, although I am going to try a few of these Simple Mills mixes. Far be it from me to pass on a chance to eat bread and cookies. Besides, I have friends who have been diagnosed Celiac. It’s my moral obligation to test these for them.
- 2015 will be the year I embrace squash, although not literally. I’ve got a Hubby and cats if I need a hug. I do have a small mountain of squash hiding out in a cool dark corner of my basement though, and it’s time to dive head first and full force into it.
- I’m taking more vacation time this year because I deserve it. I worked way too hard and far too many hours in 2014, and I definitely don’t want to do that again. Long weekends and road trips here I come.
There you have it: my 2015 resolutions; short and simple with a boatload of produce and a side of competition. It sums me up quite nicely, actually.
Thanks for indulging the Type A list lover happily trapped inside me.
Looking for more? Feel free to check out my 2013 and 2014 resolutions.
Tell me about your New Year’s Resolutions, hopes or expectations or whatever buzz word they’re using these days. Also if there’s anything you’d like to see more of from me, now is the time to request it. Alright fine, you can ask me anytime, although it sure would be nice to work it into my plan.
Lucie@FitSwissChick says
January 2, 2015 at 8:24 AMI want to come and race with you!! Maybe you can make it to Blend and we race one morning together??
Take thise road trips and long weekends, I swear, it’s the best!! But also take a looooong vacation like 2-3 weeks, cause that’s even better, yes.
My resolution is to sleep more. Ya know the wrinkles and all don’t improve by spending 5-6 hours in bed a night.
Happy New Year my Love!!!
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Meghan says
January 3, 2015 at 3:11 PMI can’t even remember the last time I took a two week vacation. Oh wait, it was to Croatia and it was ages ago; at least seven years. Yep, I’m past due.
I’m still up in the air about Blend, although seeing you is a big motivating factor for me.
The older we get, the more important sleep really is. That and water consumption!
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Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says
January 2, 2015 at 8:37 AMI almost thought you were serious about going GF for a second! And then I was like, nah, this is Meghan, of course she’s kidding!
I think you’ve got some great goals for 2015, especially taking more vacation time. So necessary!
Some of my goals are to eat a bigger variety of whole grains, try out HIIT, improve my photography, and waste less time.
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Meghan says
January 3, 2015 at 9:07 PMYeah, I do love my gluten. 🙂
Those are some good goals, especially waste less time. I swear I lose hours every day and I have no idea where the time goes. Whole grains rock. I can’t wait to see what you do with them.
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meredith@ The Cookie ChRUNicles says
January 2, 2015 at 9:52 AMThank you for posting my favorite resolutions post of the week. I can’t look at another one yet you made me laugh and didn’t strive to solve world hunger (or eliminate sugar from your life) therefore I am amused, happy and content with the year ahead. I am nuts about washing my face every night though – I refuse to go to bed with makeup on ever which is killer at 2 am on those rare occasions I am still out/up and have to go through the process of taking it off. It’s worth it though.
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Meghan says
January 3, 2015 at 9:09 PMSolving world hunger was so much resolution from 2014. 😉
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Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
January 2, 2015 at 10:19 AMThe 3 days before a dentist appointment involve some hardcore flossing for me, so I can relate 🙂 And those gluten free mixes actually look really awesome (and did I spy Paleo friendly) so looking forward to a review!
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Meghan says
January 3, 2015 at 9:10 PMThey are Paleo friendly, and I can’t wait to try them myself. Um yes please to cookies.
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Tara @ Rovin' Rambler says
January 2, 2015 at 11:07 AMI am fully behind your decision to take more vacation time in 2015! Breaks/traveling are good for the soul.
Let’s see…my 2015 goals. Up until about a week ago, my number 1 goal was to get a job but uh, check! I’m going to be writing blurbs about restaurants, nightlife and hotels in NYC for a startup called MostBest. I’m so excited to be working full time in a writing job! So, I guess my revised goal is to work hard at this and make a kick-ass impression when I start on Monday(!!)
Other goals include reading 30 books this year (are you on GoodReads? If you are, we should be friends!), saving money and going on a trip to visit friends in Colorado this summer.
Meghan says
January 3, 2015 at 9:12 PMTraveling is good for the soul. I can’t wait until the Hubby is done with school, and we can really take off again. I miss it a ton.
Congrats on the job. It sounds like a fantastic opportunity. I’m thrilled for you.
I’m not on Good Reads but maybe I need to check it out. If I do, I will look you up for sure.
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danielle says
January 2, 2015 at 11:14 AMi love that you mentioned a Homer Simpson emoji – that would be amazing, and i would fully embrace it! i’m often making HS noises and moans, at very odd times and it can make some people uncomfortable. mmmm donuts. not really but you know what i mean 🙂
i resolve to cuddle more this new year – that’s pretty much it. cuddling is not totally comfy or natural for me, so i have to make it a priority for the sake of our happy household to remain happy, and possibly get happier.
i would also like to use more Tahini because sesame seed anything is EPIC and just freakin’ good.
cheers and happy 2015, may the good times keep a rollin’!
Meghan says
January 3, 2015 at 9:14 PMI love that you want to use more tahini. That’s a good goal to have. You’ll have to keep my posted about the progress, especially because I have a mainly full jar of tahini in my pantry.
Happy New Year!!
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Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says
January 2, 2015 at 11:24 AMThey all sound fab and exciting! I think goals/resolutions should always be exciting!
I too am a type a, list writing kind of girl… But I am going to try and live more in the moment and be less ‘stress’ organised. It’s a goal I have had for the past 6 months or so and it is going so well – sometimes it’s the spontaneous things that are the most magical!
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Meghan says
January 3, 2015 at 9:16 PMI actually had be less structured and more spontaneous on a past New Year’s Resolution list, and it turns out I suck at that and it makes me uncomfortable, so I decided to embrace my inner planner. Ha!
I wish you all the luck with it though. Sounds like it’s going well for you.
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Kirsten says
January 2, 2015 at 12:02 PMWoot! I’m glad for you and your Instagrammed fattoush dip–and since I’m subsisting on tea so far today I could inhale a plate of it now. Sadly, my larder (?) is pretty much reduced to leftovers and a similar pile of squash in the basement. I’ll get to them eventually.
No resolutions yet–still working on the recovery phase from the holidays, which means I need to get up early and have time to think alone more than anything else.
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Meghan says
January 3, 2015 at 9:17 PMYou can always do plan B. You’re always welcome here.
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Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says
January 2, 2015 at 2:57 PMI’m determined to do a few races this year too. Any chance I can convince you to come to Alberta and do a Tough Mudder with me in September? 😉
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Meghan says
January 3, 2015 at 9:19 PMNow that’s an intriguing offer… I’ll definitely think about it. Do you have a good team for it?
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Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says
January 3, 2015 at 10:33 PMI haven’t really started putting one together yet – but I want to start working on it over the next few months. I’d love to put a blogger team together though!
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Meghan says
January 4, 2015 at 5:11 PMWe’ll need a few folks with good upper body strength, enough to be able to toss us over some pretty high walls.
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Carlie says
January 2, 2015 at 3:00 PMThose who experience the glory of Melt Bar & Grilled do not go gluten-free. 😉
Meghan says
January 3, 2015 at 9:19 PMExactly right!!
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Todd says
January 4, 2015 at 11:12 AMActually, Melt has a GF bread option now. People who are actually GF still can’t eat there because the whole place is contaminated, but its the thought that counts.
Meghan says
January 4, 2015 at 5:12 PMWhile it is a nice thought, it’d be so much better if it were a viable reality.
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Jessica says
January 2, 2015 at 4:23 PMThis was by far the most entertaining resolution post I have read. Cheers to a kick ass 2015!
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Meghan says
January 3, 2015 at 9:20 PMYou just made my night! I’m so glad you enjoyed the post. Thanks, and Happy New Year!!
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Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
January 2, 2015 at 5:45 PMOooo me, me, me! I’ll run a race with you this year! 2015 will be the year when I finally conquer running and start doing it more consistently, and what better way to keep to it than a) to have a [long-distance] running buddy, and b) train for a race. I need a new challenge in my life. And can you believe it’s been a few weeks since I’ve spent time in my “coffice?” I was going to go today but a blizzard decided to hit so I holed up at home. And then went out later anyways to buy office supplies. Typical.
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Meghan says
January 3, 2015 at 9:21 PMI’m in. Let’s do this running buddy!
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Clare @ Happy Eater says
January 2, 2015 at 9:34 PMThat salad looks incredible! I should also try to up my salad game this year. Mixed greens with oil and vinegar get old really quickly.
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Meghan says
January 3, 2015 at 9:22 PMLet’s go on a glorious and beautiful salad mission together. I’m planning on posting the one above this coming week so I can’t wait to see what you come up with.
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AJ @ NutriFitMama says
January 3, 2015 at 12:34 AMI am so glad I am not the only one who does that before a dentist appointment! ha! This year I want to do a Tough Mudder. My fav race I’ve done so far was a Gladiator Rock n’ Run- I love obstacle course, hardcore stuff. (I didn’t say I was GOOD at it though 🙂 )
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Meghan says
January 3, 2015 at 9:22 PMThe Tough Mudder was one of my all time favorite experiences. Such a blast; you won’t regret it.
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Arman @ thebigmansworld says
January 3, 2015 at 3:46 AMHands down, best resolutions to date. I hope after our conversation today maybe a couple more could be added *cough* cheese posts $ *cough*.
Those almonds are actually made of crack and need to be posted. SHARED. eaten.
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Meghan says
January 3, 2015 at 9:24 PMI’ll get on those nuts!
That’s what she said. Or at least what the Hubby likes me to say.
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Liz says
January 3, 2015 at 7:34 AMHA! You totally got me on the GF instagram post. I walked around my house for about ten minutes yesterday going “No way. No waaaaay. No.” Happy to find out I do kind of know you and it was all a hoax! Interested to hear some gluten free recipes though. I have some GF friends and hosting them is always a little tricky (GF crackers, veggies and hummus… again?)
Love, love, love your resolutions! I haven’t written mine just yet but embrace any opportunity to set benchmarks for improving on awesome 🙂 One will be to stay current on my blog reading, fo shizzle.
Happy 2015.
Meghan says
January 3, 2015 at 9:26 PMI had to keep things interesting, and I’m so glad you knew better. Pigs aren’t flying yet, although I’m eager to try the chocolate chip cookies, and the ingredient list is really good. I will let you know how they turn out for sure.
Happy New Year Love!!
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Liz says
January 3, 2015 at 7:36 AMAnd good to know I’m not the only one with a stock of leftover CSA squash. Time to take those bad boys down.
And, finally (?), no one could be cuter with a face full of soap.
Kristy @ she eats says
January 3, 2015 at 1:52 PMdude. you scared me there for a second.
ps. I hear vancouver is lovely this time of year. actually, it’s not. it’s raining and dreary. but summer and spring is beeeeautiful!!
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Meghan says
January 3, 2015 at 9:27 PMI would love to visit Vancouver. We could drink booze and eat all the bread and pasta.
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Brittany says
January 3, 2015 at 9:10 PMI actually totally 100% love this resolution post. It’s totally realistic and doesn’t contain the words, “I’m going to join the gym and get skinny!” because that’s just bull shit and we all know it. NOT for you, just when people say that…oh man..getting awkward. ANYWAY..hell yes to the coffee shop, those are going to be some of the most magically calm moments to come for you. In fact, now I want to be writing this comment sipping black coffee in a corner cafe.
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Meghan says
January 3, 2015 at 9:30 PMMagically calm coffee shop moments sounds like a beautiful, beautiful thing.
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Shannyn says
January 4, 2015 at 12:16 AMWhen I read you saying “gluten free” I’m sorry but I did guffaw out loud at that one.
I really am looking forward to your salads…and I’m also diggin’ your idea for road trips….we should try to do some sort of meet up weekend?!?!?!
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Meghan says
January 4, 2015 at 5:12 PMI think a weekend meet up sounds all kinds of fantastic. Now to pick the place….
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Todd says
January 4, 2015 at 11:27 AMGreat post. Let me know if those GF cookies and bread turn out any good. I’ve found a few decent mixes for cake and cookies, but I haven’t tries those yet. Its so hit or miss on whether something GF is actually decent or , *gasp, good, or just has no flavor at all and is a complete waste of money, calories and carbs (which the GF market is loaded with – they might as well call it the “GFY, thanks for the money” market , but I digress, lol).
P.S. – I love Calvin & Hobbes.
Meghan says
January 4, 2015 at 5:13 PMBetter yet, I’ll bring you some of the cookies and get your take on them too.
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Lindsay says
January 4, 2015 at 2:52 PMyou are going GF for me, right? because that means you can share with me more amazing GF baking recipes . Yes, that’s why! i’m selfish and will hoard them all. haha. my new year goal.
p.s. I’ll go on vacay anytime this year. YES
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Meghan says
January 4, 2015 at 5:14 PMWe should vacation together somewhere nice, where we can be pampered and showered in greens and cheese. Doesn’t that sound lovely.
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Nichole Morman says
January 4, 2015 at 6:39 PMHow about the Cleveland marathon in May? I’m running the half, I think Emily is running the full and I’m trying to convince Jay to run the 10K. It’ll be a family affair!!
Meghan says
January 5, 2015 at 6:20 PMI am intrigued by this offer. In fact, I say let’s do it. As far as how much mileage I’ll do, that has yet to be determined. In the meantime, count me in.
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Emma @em-poweredwellness says
January 4, 2015 at 11:59 PMThese are great, I love reading other people’s resolutions almost more than I like coming up with my own. Can’t wait to see some veggie-lovin on your blog!
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Meghan says
January 5, 2015 at 6:21 PMIt’s all about those veggies, bout the veggies, no junk. Sorry, couldn’t help myself. 🙂
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Khushboo says
January 5, 2015 at 3:50 AMGREAT resolutions, Megan- I especially love the one about trying out new coffeeshops! I might have to play copycat on that one. As much as I love Starbucks, there are so many other coffee joints in the city and probably a lot more deserving of my moolah. It’s a good thing that I am an Americano kinda gal as everywhere tends to serve that or some variation of the sort! I haven’t really set any concrete resolutions this year but one that I am working on is creating value, be it professionally, with my relationships with others, my health, and my life overall!
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Meghan says
January 5, 2015 at 6:21 PMCreating value is great goal no matter what time of year it is. Holler for that.
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Christina @ The Athletarian says
January 5, 2015 at 10:05 AMMe! Me!! I’M RUNNING WITH YOU!!! I’m a little excited about that resolution of yours…CAN YOU TELL?!
I just published a post on some running goals for the year… My biggest and most terrifying one is qualifying for Boston. GAH.
Still working on some personal goals. Those are always harder for me!!
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Meghan says
January 5, 2015 at 6:23 PMThe Cleveland marathon is in May if a certain someone is interested…i.e. YOU!! It might even help you qualify for Boston.
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Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
January 5, 2015 at 3:29 PMI almost spewed my coffee when I saw the gluten free thing. Not as much as I would have spewed if you’d said cheese-free.
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Meghan says
January 5, 2015 at 6:24 PMGirl, you know there’s no way I’m giving up gluten nor cheese. In fact, life is better when the two are combined.
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Miss Polkadot says
January 5, 2015 at 6:18 PMIt makes me genuinely happy to hear you’re vowing to take more vacation time because heck yes, lady, you deserve it. Road trips, however? I’d be more in favour of flights – the destination of those preferably being Germany. We have local Artisan breads (!). We have cheese. We have potatoes. And to add that little road trip element: no speed limit on motorways. What more could you want??!
I hope I’m not hurting your feelings but I have a feeling you need to keep practicing how to lie convincingly. Give it another go next year declaring you gave up on cheese AND bread. People would start sending you worried texts and care packages immediately if you pulled it off right 😉 .
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Meghan says
January 5, 2015 at 6:25 PMYou are making Germany sound very enticing my friend, and this is on the Hubby’s bucket list since he is of German descent.
Yeah, it’s kind of hard to fib about one of my great loves. Giving up gluten just not gonna happen for me. In fact, I kicked off 2015 with some Apple Cranberry Dessert Bread from Breadsmith. It was amazing!
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Chris says
January 6, 2015 at 11:06 AMNothing too crazy going on there, that’s good. I don’t like wild, super ambitious resolutions that just cause stress. Make sure you take those vacations!
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Meghan says
January 7, 2015 at 6:55 PMI don’t like unrealistic expectations either. Why set yourself up for failure? Ain’t nothing good coming from that.
Vacations are on the horizon. I’m already plotting. Cackle, cackle.
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Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli says
January 10, 2015 at 10:41 PMOh thank GOD…or whatever higher being you believe in which in my case is the Almighty Lord of Wine, Chocolate, and Cheese. She’s kinda the shit. 😉 But anywhos! I about went into cardiac arrest when I saw your comment on IG about going gluten-free. I knew you were too good (or is it bad?) to be taken over to the dark side…at least the wrong kind of dark side. You can feel free to come over to the bacon side of life any damn day you please. I’ll gladly make a meal for you…and perhaps incorporated some of those squashies. 🙂 I love how your resolutions aren’t too lofty. It’s not about changing the person that you are, but about bettering yourself and doing better things for yourself. I can definitely stand behind the roadtrips and vacations. Maybe work in one to good ol’ Tennessee? But I’m sorry, I can’t and will never be able to condone emoji discrimination. Nope. Can’t do it. 😐
So far this year, without exactly specifying any labels, I’ve been trying to be more active (in any way possible…hint hint, wink wink) and getting in the kitchen more. And so far, it’s working! Hopefully I can keep it up! 🙂
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Meghan says
January 12, 2015 at 7:56 AMI scared you a little bit, didn’t I? It was worth it if it brought you back here. I’ve been missing my Broccoli Babe.
You should try being active (wink, wink, nudge, nudge) in the kitchen more, although it helps when you have a table.
I shall have to set my sights on Tennessee….Tennessee…Tennessee. Take me to another place, take me to another land, make me forget all that hurts me. Let me understand your plan. Oops, sorry, I got a little musical there.
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Carly @ Snack Therapy says
January 19, 2015 at 2:34 PMI love your resolutions, like, a lot. I’m with you on the flossing thing. Although I have been cheating a little bit by using those flossers that dentists give to little kids. Whatever works?
AND I WAS TERRIFIED FOR A MINUTE THAT YOU WERE ACTUALLY GOING GLUTEN FREE DON’T YOU EVER SCARE ME LIKE THAT AGAIN. EVER.
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Meghan says
January 19, 2015 at 4:56 PMMan I scared a bunch of people with that gluten free shit. Y’all know me better than that. I could never give up gluten filled fabulous bread. That shit is everything.
I must go get these mini flosser things.
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