Two Weeks Till Freedom!

Lovah's! You ladies are too much with your sweet comments on the fit's :)

First, it has been far too long since I last blogged. School is bringing a sistah down, hard. However, I do have some delightful news from the land of Sweet Tooth. I am going to the Caribbean in two weeks, say what?! Long story short my professor/adviser/balla hooked it up with a paid mini-internship watching kidlets on a cruise ship. Best part (well besides being in the Caribbean), one of my bestie's is going too! Hooray!

Backtracking to last weekend... it was amazing! Little known fact, the Pacific Northwest can bring down yo' mood with its buckets of rain. But last weekend? Oh no, life had different plans. The sun was shinning and birds were chirppin'!

Plus I got a new outfit. Behold:

The Ninja Turtle snuggie. I jacked this dime from my homeboy while watching others when I enjoyed a beer

playing kickball.

The sun kept at it all weekend long. Providing bossy sunsets, which are one of my favorite things in life.

Downtown at its finest.

Also, I trekked here...

Mt. Baker, where I spent a glorious Saturday on the slopes!

The weekend was delightful, however this week stress took its toll. Case in point, last night I awoke at 2am, stayed up till 5am only to hear the blaring alarm at 6am. When stressed, I can not sleep. In these wee hours did I catch up on the butt load of homework? Nah. Instead I munched on a peanut butter wrap and cereal while surfing the web... productivity at its finest.

Here is today's fit!

goof.

Let's talk about food, baby! 

Bars, glorious bars! Which are all gone :(.

Yum. 'Nuff said.

On to peas.

Last week I randomly sauntered into the local co-op, did I need to go grocery shopping? Nope. Seriously, I cannot be trusted in them. I decided to peruse the freezer section when I spotted a bag of frozen blueberries. I needed that bag. However when looking at the hefty price tag I scoffed in disgust. Low and behold right next to the frozen blues where a cheap ass bag of peas. I had no desire for the peas, in fact I can not recall the last time I ate them. Now I have to demolish a bag of them. Perfect. I'm sure this story fascinated you to the core. I apologize.

Moving on, here is a  little tutorial of how to dress up your apple:

Snazzy up with a carrot and toffutti cream cheese spread.

Awaken your taste buds with a salty, sweet contrast. 

Let's be real, the best way to eat an apple is adorned with chocolate chips and cereal.

Pathetic attempt of a tutorial done.

In-between major minor freak-outs due to school, I stocked up the groceries.

The other goods are of no importance, the diamond in the ruff is that red box of childhood. It called my named in the aisle, "Tessssa, devour me." Kind regards, the Cap'n. Really, who am I to deny an iconic figure?

Finally, I leave you with this. For life would not be complete with out it.

One love.

Well sassy ladies have a WONDROUS weekend, cheers!

Fashion-ish Stuff and Bars that Snatch my Dolla Dolla Bills Ya'll!

Hey dolls! I hope your week is going swimmingly. Tomorrow is Thursday, but Thursday is my Friday. Three day week? Um, I'll take it.

* Forewarning, you are about to be bombarded with meager attempts of fashion. 

Ready for this sweet tooth to get all myspace in yo' faces? Yeah, neither I.

Here's a little recap of some weekday outfits... because you know weekends get way more saucy ;).

The prime piece in this outfit you can't see. My Sperry boat shoes! Love 'em.

On another day...

  

However, it is only complete with this gem:

A crazy eye. Ha! I kid. Mama Coop (and the 70's) get mad respect for the jacket. Actually, for most of my wardrobe.

Today:

Too much? Probably. Let me know if I should keep posting zee fits, or if it's incredibly obnoxious. Its cool, I'm down for the bluntness.

Onto brighter prospects other than my wardrobe.

I ordered this on Valentines Day with muh gurls. I could only finish half of it due to drunken adventures the night before. However, not to fret because I love left overs! Really, who doesn't?

Vegan tempeh sandwich with: avocado, vegan mayo, tempeh, cucumbers, tomatoes, sprouts. The best part of the meal though, roasted potatoes! At home I added some bbq sauce to the sandwich because it was just a touch dry.

I am a college student, so I eat what's easy. My friends, this is lacking key food groups but it is quick n' delish.

A sliced fuji and almond butter wrap.

Also, I have a weakness for buying fancy sounding bars at grocery stores. It's kind of a problem :/.

Worth it.

This little treasure is something new to me.

 

I pan fried it in oil then paired it with an old favorite. Oat bran! Mixed in smart ground, hummus (I am in love with melted hummus) and hot sauce.

So satisfying.

Another new bar I had is NuGo Dark, in chocolate chocolate chip flavor.

 

Holy Moses, I am in love. Wow, I say that a lot. Ti's true though! These things are delicious, and they are vegan! Win, win.

Move over nut butters, (Dramatization: I take it back nut butters!) there is a new addicting wrap in town. What I really wanted to say is new sheriff in town, damn I am cheesy. It involves this gem.

Shoo, I am all about the tofutti products lately. I ain't hatin' it either, ya heard.

Simply spread tofutti cream cheese liberally on your wrap of choice. Add truvia (or other sweetener) plus cinnamon and viola! Thuur you have it.

Auhmaze. Or take away the sugar + cinnamon and add a whole lotta hot sauce. Just as addicting and scrumptious.

Well lovely ladies, that's allz I got. Have a fantastic (and then some) Wednesday eve!

Q: What is everyone's plans for the weekend?

New Love and True Love.

Ey bay bay's. It's the weekend... can i get an AMEN!

Technically my weekend started last night, for this sweet tooth does not have class on Friday. I had a roomie din din, which involved one too many PBR's (only the finest). After this, there miiiight have been a few wine bottles cracked. My intentions did not begin in having wild Thursday outing, however before I knew it  I was chatting it up at the bars. Oh college.

I woke up today at 1pm with a splitting headache. This never happens. First, I usually don't get hangovers. Second, I NEVER sleep in this late. On the weekdays I wake up from 5:45am to 6:15am, strange indeed. Anyvays, after hitting up the gym, I felt much better. Just had to sweat out those toxins! Which I'm sure everyone around me loved, minor details though.

On to the goods.

 A recent discovery. I realize I'm a late hopping on this band wagon.

 

This little devil has entered my house and found...

it's mate.

Cause lord knows apples are not sweet enough on their own.

Hello, food porn.

A vegan tamale, pan fried tofu dog, squash n' black beans and hummus. Damn tasty.

With a side of this.

 I am obsessed with shrooms, and the balsamic vinegar didn't hurt one bit.

New love, brussels sprouts.

 

Baked brussels sprouts, whole wheat wrap with black beans, hummus and a tofu dog doused in hot sauce n' mustard.

This never gets old.

Brussels sprouts may be my new love, but cereal is my true love.

I had this little gem after working out today.

Little fact, I pour salt and hot sauce on urverythang savory.

Nothing is complete with out a sweet treat.

Multi-grain cheerios, pb and chocolate chips.

I'm staying in tonight and watching the Best Thing I Ever Ate highlighting 'chocolate' and 'sugar rush'. Oh Food Network, how i love thee. Crazy Friday night, it's how i roll.

Well boo faces, I hope your weekend is amazing. Single or taken, have a ballin' Valentines day :)

tofutti, you be a cutie.

hey hey bossy ladies, i hope your weekend was simply auuhmazing!
why does it have to be monday? monday can suck it. i have a wee bit of school related stress, if you can't tell.

backtracking to happier times... the weekend recap goes a little summin' like this:
- improv class with fellow recreation majors
- working out
- getting brews in the afternoon with good chums
- going to 80's night and dancing my little tush off
- bar hopping with amigos and amigo-ettes
- going on a gorgeous walk, holla for the sun!
- AND homework... you can't win 'em all.

SO i wanted to have a little chit-chat about how i'm going to approach my blog the second time around.
i decided not to document urverything i eat. i tried last time and felt burnt out. that said i REALLY admire all you gorgeous gals who do, on top of living yo lives! amazing.

lets be real though...
i'm blogging because of all of you :) mad love right thur.

on to food, yes?

i have been mildly obsessed this lately.


baked glazed acorn squash zapped in the microwave with sabra hummus and black beans.
bomb ass comfort food.

some more for your viewing pleasure.


half sweet tater and half squash with black beans.

if your feeling snackie i suggest consuming some bowie, with a side of zbar.


 bets believe i threw it in the microwave for extra deliciousness!

another new found joy of mine is this gem.


the local co-op's frozen vegan tamales. they be the the star of this show. just throw some guac, hummus and stacey's pita chips on the side for a "balanced" meal.

or have the same thing the next day BUT add some sweet tater in there for good measure.




HERE my friends is what i really wanted to show you.
look what i got my little slash actually quite large hands on?


oh tofutti cuties, you so dimey.

the first thing i did with these bad boys (well second to eating them straight out of the box) was this...


ta-dah! i've seen concoctions like dis' floating the blog-o-sphere. i can not remember where, but it is GENIUS. the coolness of the wannabe ice cream, mixed with piping hot oatbran then melted almond butter... perfection.

well lovelies i'm off to write a paper, study for a test and get some much needed groceries!


Q: what is your favorite blog inspired food?

oh haaaay!

WHAT UP?!
guess who the eff is back... obviously, my sweet tooth self.
SOOO i've missed blogging way too much!

what's happened since i've been gone...
1. traveled to australia: back packed, met crazy asses, volunteered 5 days a week doing manual labor... who am i? fo' realsie.
2. i have gone back to school. living it up with the homies on the weekends and being stressed out on the weekdays... you know, you know.
3. decided to stop being a lurk on all yo' blogs and start mine again. wassup wassup.

so if anyone's still interested in reading my little ole' blog the next post will be about food, promise! but for right now...

here's a lil' documentation of my AUZ trip.

 

perfectin' my bill murray-esque skills.

drinking brews the size of my head down under.

beaching it up.

watering plant's in 107 degree heat... while being COMPLETELY normal.

going out with random german's and lovin' it.

being intense, or attempting too.

have a good thursday balla's!

keep it sassy.

bon voyage!

hey boos!

i took all these GLORIOUS photos of food this weekend... and low and behold i never put them up :(.
right now i'm running around like a chicken with it's head cut off, because i leave for the airport in a little over an hour AHHHH! crazy shit.
needless to say i'll probably be MIA for the next two months, but i'll do my best to tell you fly mamacita's how it is!
thank you, thank you to everyone who has been reading my blog! you ladies are amazing, and i can't wait to get back and start up again :)
peace in tha east.

getting the essentials!

ello ello!

so my last post this goregous gal posed a question. if i was concerned or pumped about food in australia. the answer...
well, i've always liked making my own meals opposed to going out to eat. don't get me wrong i'm all for getting my grub on at a restaurant but i like to choose what goes into my food, ja know? however, in aussi they will provide all the food and i have no clue what will be served. i know i'll be eating a hell of a lot less chocolate and almond butta though! shame, ha. also, it's important to note since blogging i've been living at home. trust me, while living up in bellingham i eat cereal, pb and bread, coffee (yes, 'tis a food group), bars and bananas. okay i eat more than that, but you get my drift. however, i view traveling and volunteering as an opportunity of a lifetime. SO... so what if i don't eat a ton of fruits, veggies or whole wheat bread? i'll eat what they serve even if it's not exactly my ideal meal, it will fuel me though the long days of physical activity and manual labor!
speech done.

back tracking to WENSESDAY.

when i last posted i was scrounging for something to fill that tummy o'mine. low and behold i found the perfect fix. savory oats, ya'll!

1/3 cup oatbran, 1 cup water, 1 morning star pattie, a light laughing cow cheese, salt n'pepa and of course no savory oats would be complete with out hot sauce.
DUR i needed something sweet to complete this meal...

my last honey crisp (tear) with cinnamon.

BUT the natural sweetness 'twas not enough, enter...

chocolate from a costco variety pack... ahhh much better :)


after cleaning the kitch, mama coop called up to say we were going to take a little adventure to the mall. no complaints here, i needed to get some gear for aussi. i got ready, then around 5pm decided the tum needed a snack.

carrots, shrooms, sabara hummus and 1/2 a chocolate chip clif bar.

we headed out around 6pm, check out the loot i got!

teva sandals (on sale, i might add), camp pillow and a camp towel. i've never heard of a camp towel before, but i guess you get it wet before you shower and ring it out... strange. but i was told it is like a sham wow (side note: such a creep). thanks ma!

then i bought myself a empire beanie because that is ESSENTIAL to have in the out back.

we got back around 8:30 so i started fixin' dinner right away.

dinna around 8:45pm.

carrots and shrooms dipped in hummus. costco grape leave with hot sauce and 1/2 a mulit-grain muffin with 1/2 a laughing cow cheese wedge and tj's blackberry jam.
however, the real star of the show was this.

about a cup of b-nut squash heated with the other half of the cheese wedge. OMFG, so good! i didn't use all the hummus for the veggies so i put the rest of it in the squash, heated again, it tasted like heaven.


i watched some tube, then settled in to read my book, the blade itself. around 10:30pm i got my nightly chocolate fix on.

chocolate dipped in better n'pb and a glass of soy... same ole' same ole'.


THURSDAY


after making the obligatory coffee and downing three cups of it, i pondered what to make for bfast. last night i was realllly craving cereal, but i resisted that urge till the morning.
brekkie at 10:00am.

kirkland's spiced pecan cereal, after the pic i added soy milk. also, half a naner spread with a tiny spoonful of almond butta.

after puttering, i hopped on the treadmill and ran a little over 5 miles while watching the ever classy E! channel.

being a hot mess i showered then cleaned the kitchen... for some reason this is my duty of the household. i'm not complaining though considering i'm living at home, for free. yes, i am a child adult. well, until i leave tuesday that is!

lunch was around 2:30pm.

the ususal suspects: carrots, shrooms and hummus. also, an mulit-grain english muffin with butter, cinnamon and splenda. okay, so i NEVER use splenda. i'm not opposed to it, but i usually use real sugar. plus we have none in our house... i just happened to jack some free packets from starbucks!

what are your thoughts on splenda?

then mama coop was walking down to the bus stop to meet up with some friends, so i decided to occupancy her. after parting i skipped walked into alberston's and got this dime.

canned pumpkin.

i fo sho will be incorporating this into my bfast tomorrow or perhaps dessert tonight!

around 5pm the pops came home and we headed out to costco. running out the door i grab 1/2 of a chocolate chip clif bar.

at costco i got 2 pairs of cargo pants, and two long sleeve t-shirts for my travels.

round 7:30pm i fixed a simple dinner.

 

 la tortilla factory wrap with pb and a side of honey crisp... i love costco and the pops for refilling my stock!

and then i was hankering for last nights treasure!

acorn squash, 1/2 a light laughing cow cheese, and hummus heated up. SO GOOD!

right after i dug into the new chocolate stash...

dove peanut butter filled milk chocolate. honestly, i thought i would enjoy this way more. o-well, i guess the i just enjoy dipping my sweet treat in pb betta.

i sense a bowl of cereal in my future, mmm.

well lovely's it is SO close to the weekend! it's my last here in the states for a time so, crazay! tomorrow i have a lunch date with a friend, then later i'm going out with some homies. saturday i need to get more stuff for my trip and then have a dessert date with the bestie!

OH and i'm just going to put it out there... you ladies are absolutely phenomenal! seriously, you all are WAY busy and still find time to blog, eat well, work out on top of going to school or working... it truly amazes me. honestly, i know i'm a spotty blogger, but i always come back because i LOVE reading yours and sincerely appreciate every time you have something to say about mine. so thank you!

on that note, it's almost the weekend... go celebrate!