tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75879656127379635302024-02-07T20:45:32.827-08:00Life After Grad SchoolAshleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15067893745708432214noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587965612737963530.post-64365475338612899042012-08-13T14:48:00.001-07:002012-08-13T14:48:24.515-07:00Avocado PuddingThe avocado has so many health benefits! I love them with everything, especially as a guacamole. They have healthy fats, potassium and vitamin C which are just a few of the many benefits. <div>
People hear the word "fat" and freak out!! But trust me... eating an avocado will not have detrimental affects on your booty! I try to get my healthy fats in everyday some how. Inspired by magic bullet infomercial--- I have concocted a little avocado pudding! It's a sweeter way to get your healthy fats and you can't even taste the avocado!<div>
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Unsweetened vanilla Almond milk (1/3-1/2 of a cup)</div>
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1/2 avocado</div>
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Add all of your ingredients to your magic bullet or food processor</div>
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Blend until smooth If it tastes bitter, add a little more truvia. It tastes like chocolate pudding. Makes a great dessert :-)</div>
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1 lb lean ground turkey</div>
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1/4 cup chopped walnuts</div>
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1/4 cup dried cranberries</div>
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1/4 cup Bragg's liquid amino's</div>
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1/2 tsp ground black pepper</div>
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Add all ingredients into a large bowl</div>
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<br />Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15067893745708432214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587965612737963530.post-70370806051259753702012-07-25T06:46:00.001-07:002012-07-25T09:02:13.255-07:00What I Ate Wednesday<div style="text-align: center;">
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During the work week, I pretty much eat the same thing every day. Although, I do like to switch it up every now and again.</div>
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I do not work a typical "9-5" since I do home based therapy. I am driving.... a lot. I do my best to stay on track and eat every 2-3 hours. I'll even drink a protein shake in session if it comes down to no time!! </div>
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It is rare for me to actually be able to sit down and eat. Many times, I'm in the car or driving trying not to make a mess of myself or the car in the process. </div>
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I hope that this proves that IT IS POSSIBLE to eat clean and healthy, even when your schedule is not so predictable. You just have to make it a priority and make it work.</div>
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I usually have a snack before bed but I didn't last night. I really think the Shakeo filled me up!!</div>
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Yesterday was a very busy day at work but I still stayed on point with my meals. I hope this gives some hope for those out there with crazy, unpredictable work schedules!</div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15067893745708432214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587965612737963530.post-51932470800661429482012-07-23T17:32:00.002-07:002012-07-23T17:32:29.512-07:00Weekend...where did you go?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Why does the weekend go so fast?! It seems like it's over before it even starts. I had a great weekend spent with Nick and friends. I went to a yummy restaurant with my friend Nicole Friday night. I ate all of my food before I could take a pic (I'm a hungry gal). It was so yummy and I could have brown rice!! They even have brown rice sushi (Nick's fave). My <a href="http://myshakeology.com/AshleyLongwell">Shakeology</a> came on Saturday. I had it plain with water after my workout. (Not something I plan to do often!!) But on Sunday I had it in a smoothie with frozen banana, peanut butter and unsweetened almond milk with 1/2 of a packet of Truvia and WOW!! Delicious!!! Now I love Shakeology!! I feel great after drinking it. (Even Nick kept sneaking sips!!) </div>
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That evening we went to a local brewery and a baseball game. They had AMAZING fireworks and played Beatles music. Pretty cool! Sunday was just a lazy day spent with Chloe and doing laundry and of course, food prepping. </div>
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1 frozen banana (peeled and cut ahead of time.....trust me!)</div>
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<b>I got Engaged!!</b></div>
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Yes sir, after 5 years, Nick popped the question!!It was on my birthday :-) He had me open 3 presents (in clothes boxes) and the third box was the ring. So sweet! I love that it was just he and I and not in front of a huge audience. He picked out a beautiful ring. We went out to dinner that evening and ate in a private room which used to be a vault because the turned a bank into a restaurant. Best birthday ever!<br />
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<b>I went on a cruise!</b><br />
I got to go on vacation with Nick and his family. It was a blast! It was the first time I ever spent the holidays away from my family, but it was the first time in 5 years I got to kiss Nick at midnight on New Years. We went to amazing beaches, went ziplining and snorkeling. It was a lot of fun!!<br />
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No, I'm not a carnivore now!!! But I did start to eat meat again. I was a vegetarian for 2 years. I think it really helped me get healthier and change my eating habits for the better, but I also became more into eating clean and fitness and I found that it was too hard for me to eat clean as a vegetarian. I don't eat red meat or pork. I still cook lots of protein packed vegetarian meals, but I have found that it works for me and that's what matters. I love making clean meals for me and Nick (he is picky too, so it's awesome when I make something he can eat!!)</div>
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After 3 years of living apart, Nick and I were finally able to move in together in our own apartment. I had to move about 2 hours away from where I was living so that means, yet again, another new job. I applied to an agency that has an awesome reputation so I interviewed with them on President's Day and they must have liked me enough to offer me the job the next day! I was really excited and didn't even want to do the 2 other interviews I had lined up, so I canceled them (they were for the following week). Leaving my old job, work friends and my clients was really hard, but I am happy to finally be in the same city as my fiance! I really like my job and my manager is awesome. I still work with the Early Childhood population. It's community based work which has its ups and downs, but I don't mind so far (that will change in winter I'm sure).</div>
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The last new thing that has happened is after 2 years of contemplating it, I decided to become a Beachbody coach. I am a gym rat and have a supplement stack that works for me, so I was hesitant and almost backed out again. I thought, how can I promote something if I don't have a "success story." But I know that the products work if people commit to it. I tried Insanity (mentioned in a previous post) and I couldn't even sit down the next day!! I have several friends who have lost weight and inches and toned up from using the programs and Shakeology. I hope that I can help people reach their fitness goals! I may be a gym rat, but I know that many people are not or simply can't find time to go. I plan to try a workout program soon like RevAbs or Brazilian Butt lift, and possibly P90X in the winter. I'm excited! </div>
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I hope to update this more regularly again so stop back and leave comments :-)</div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15067893745708432214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587965612737963530.post-47553499906517102482011-09-10T17:09:00.000-07:002011-09-10T17:09:01.839-07:00New (old) stuff!<div style="text-align: center;">Today was a successful shopping day!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I would say I have champagne taste on a beer budget. I prefer the more quality clothing, but I typically don't like to spend that much money on something. So, I end up gettting clothes from the less expensive stores but then they unravel or fray or shrink. I went to TJMaxx and some other similar stores. Here is all the stuff I got today (minus the cat *lol*)</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was looking for more fall/winter work shirts but ended up with this:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Workout shirt</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Banana Republic top</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Puma socks</div><div style="text-align: center;">4. Phillip's earbuds</div><div style="text-align: center;">5. Ralph Lauren Polo</div><div style="text-align: center;">6. NY&Co Cardigan</div><div style="text-align: center;">7. Workout shorts </div><div style="text-align: center;">8. WH/BM top</div><div style="text-align: center;">9. Black Pumps</div><div style="text-align: center;">10. & 11 Camis</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a nice weekend! </div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15067893745708432214noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587965612737963530.post-26588006462470374552011-09-08T18:40:00.000-07:002011-09-08T18:40:38.937-07:00Phone pics from the zoo!<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Last Friday, Nick and I went to the zoo! It was so hot (about 100 degrees) but I had a great time with my man! I was only able to take pics from my phone because I didn't have a camera yet. (I do now... wooo!) Here are a few of my faves.</div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Anywho, My boyfriend and I went out couple of weekends ago for my friend Nicole's birthday. We were trying to get a new picture. I don't know that happened...but my camera is no longer working. It turns on, but it doesn't go into focus. I am sure I can get it fixed or have a warranty...but I think it's a good excuse to get a new one. I don't really know what to look for though. My only requirement is that it has a rechargeble battery with charger. I hate alkaline batteries! If anyone has recommendation's for a good camera let me know! (on the less expensive side!)<br />
I really need a camera though...I do not take a lot of pictures, but I like to have it with me in case I have any moments I want to capture. My phone takes good pictures, but it needs to be in a well lit room.<br />
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SAD! I loved that camera. I need to also invest in a case for it too...strange things obviously happen in my purse!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15067893745708432214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587965612737963530.post-54117026290178151772011-08-05T17:46:00.000-07:002011-08-05T17:46:28.077-07:00Nightmare neighbors!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have lived at my apartment for a little over 2 year now. I have not yet had a pleasant experience with my neighbors. I think my first one was the worst. She was that crotchety old lady who constantly would complain about everything. Once I was putting together a dresser when I first moved in. It was about 4:00 or 5:00 in the afternoon....I had to bang some nails to put the panel on the back. She started to bang on the ceiling!! Uhh... okay, I guess I will put my dresser together later....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another time we got a complaint that we left our garbage out and she swore it was "leaking on her statue." Well sorry its raining so we didn't walk it to the dumpster today! She would also glare at us and look through her blinds when we would go out to our cars. It was really bizarre. Also, her daughter would sometimes park in our reserved parking spot. I guess my roommate had multiple issues with her too before I even moved in. I was so happy when she moved out!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One evening I was sitting on the couch (probably creeping on facebook or some blogs) and the guy started yelling some obscenities. I heard the woman arguing too. Umm...do I call the police? He screamed something like "DON'T! EVER! SAY! THAT! AGAIIIIINNN!!! *stomp stomp stomp* *door slams* *tires squeal*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So that has been my neighbor experience. I think I'm stuck with crappy neighbors until I get a house. The problem is, Nick and I want to live in a condo when we get our first house. Hopefully the annoying neighbors stay away! Anyone else have nightmare neighbors?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div align="center">Linking up with <a href="http://rissyblogs.blogspot.com/">Carissa</a> for confessions! </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><strong>I confess...</strong></div><div align="center">That I have been skipping on some of my insanity workouts...*gasp!* I fully intend to catch up I am not that far behind. I liked the schedule I have (so that might call for 2-a-days) but I've been getting home so late. If it comes down to the regular gym or insanity, the gym usually wins!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><strong>I confess...</strong></div><div align="center">That I thought I actually make a decent salary until I found out what most other entry level jobs with the same ammount of education for other professions are.<em> (ignorance really is bliss...)</em></div><div align="center"><img alt="Funny Congratulations Ecard: Congratulations on getting half my year's salary in one paycheck." class="main-img" height="224px" src="http://cdn.someecards.com/someecards/usercards/f3d832770e3b8ec474adea2ba684dc9c65.png" width="320px" /></div><div align="center"><br />
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The worst is when I wake up on my own about 10 minutes before the alarm goes off...I automatically set my clock for a later time. </div><div align="center"><img alt="funny pictures of cats with captions" height="320px" src="http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/funny-pictures-your-alarm-is-a-cat.jpg" title="funny-pictures-your-alarm-is-a-cat" width="254px" /></div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15067893745708432214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587965612737963530.post-91560110256470132632011-07-24T16:30:00.000-07:002011-07-24T16:30:57.500-07:00New Job!Tomorrow is an exciting day. I haven't done anything very exciting in a while (hence my lack of motivation to blog) BUT, tomorrow I officially put my master's degree to work! I love, love, love where I work. If it weren't for location, I'd probably stay at my agency forever. I've been at the same place for about 3 years and have done 3 different jobs so far (similar duties...different titles). I've enjoyed each of my jobs in different ways. I am really sad to leave my current job. I love my team and the work we do and will miss them very much (but we won't be too far away...and I''ll probably eat my lunch with them tomorrow lol) but I am glad I get to officially use my masters degree!! I feel very blessed to even have a job. I know many people are struggling to find work so I feel very lucky that I am even able to use my degree. All in all, I'm really excited/nervous for to start this new job, and gain more experience! <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">LOL!! Have a great week!!</div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15067893745708432214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587965612737963530.post-55286935707250209022011-07-11T19:42:00.000-07:002011-07-11T19:42:02.015-07:00Getting over a cardio rut!<div style="text-align: center;">While I was in NC, some of the girls were talking about the Insanity workout. I figured, what the heck, why not give it a try. No one lives in the apartment below me right now, so this is the perfect time!</div><div style="text-align: center;">And I did it, I got through one week of Insanity! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I thought I was in pretty good shape...but Shaun T proved me WRONG! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I started last Wednesday with the fit test and actually felt a little sore the next day. On Thursday I did the Plyometric Cardio Circuit (which is a major B**** by the way!) I could barely do the burpees and definitely couldn't do real push ups! I kept moving even during the stuff I couldn't do. The next morning I felt sore in new muscles (which I like! It makes me feel accomplished!). </div><div style="text-align: center;">Every workout I sweat like crazy. I absolutely <u><em>HATE</em></u> cardio so I started the Insanity program to help me get back into cardio in a less boring way. I did the circuit again today (I am following the calendar but I</div><div style="text-align: center;"> started on a Wednesday instead of a Sunday.) I felt it was a bit easier and I could actually keep up with it better. It makes me feel good that some of the trainers even have to take breaks.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am not following the meal plan too strictly. I am just eating like I normally do which it pretty clean already (minus my major sweet tooth Arrghh).</div><div style="text-align: center;">Tomorrow is a rest day and I will pick back up Wednesday with Cardio and Resistance.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope that the program helps me over my cardio rut. I still go to the gym and lift like normal too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I plan to stick with this program as much as possible and will hopefully see results! I feel that if I blog about it now, I'm more likely to finish it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> :o)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0PDoX2zsBtOi0YAAJ2jzbkF/SIG=1327f4pkm/EXP=1310466355/**http%3a//www.insanefitchallenge.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/InsanityLogo2.jpg" id="aimgMain" target="_top"><img alt="View Image" height="112px" id="imageMain" src="http://www.insanefitchallenge.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/InsanityLogo2.jpg" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 72px;" title="View Full Size Image" width="250px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Dig Deeper!!" haha :o) *phew*</div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15067893745708432214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587965612737963530.post-39504725694281515132011-07-08T18:12:00.000-07:002011-07-08T18:24:08.977-07:00NC Trip!<div style="text-align: center;">For the weekend of the 4th... I got to go on a weekend trip and see some of my girlfriends that I haven't seen in a long time. Some, I haven't seen in over a year! I didn't get to go on any of the trips the past few years because I had either A. no money or B. too much work to do for school or C. Both! I had a great time with the girls. It was an event packed weekend so I can't say it was a relaxing vacation. But still definitely much needed and well deserved.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thursday, we spent the whole day driving down. My boyfriend was so proud when I told him I only needed to stop to pee twice. We hung out and had some wine at the apartment I was staying at. Friday we did a little laying out at the pool and then had a cookout at my friends new house. After that we headed downtown to a piano bar. This was by far my favorite night! Saturday I made one of my friends take me to the gym. We went to the mall after and met up with the other girls. I didn't plan to get anything but I ended up getting a cute dress from H&M (my shopping kryptonyte). That evening we had a yummy dinner at a restaurant call The Pit and then headed to a club. I realized the club scene it not really my thing anymore. I prefer a place where you can sit around and talk and dance like fools if you want (like at the piano bar!) Sunday was the beach day. We had a bit of a late start...but it was worth it in the end. After a 2 hour drive...we had issues finding a place to park along the street. We seriously ended up paying some old man to park in his driveway (hey, desperate times call for desperate measures). We finally got to the beach and I got some quality time with the sun! I was a bad girl and didn't put on sun screen so I was a bit lobsterfied that night! (I'm tan now...hahaha!) We had an AMAZING dinner and then went out to a few places. Most of us are not used to going out this many nights in a row and we were so sleepy from the sun. This was probably every one's least favorite night. Monday was just a LAZY day! We hung out in our PJ's pretty much the entire day...took a trip to Target and went to Wild Wings, had the best veggie quesadilla of my LIFE and then ended the night watching Justin Beiber's Never Say Never (don't judge!). As luck would have it...it was stormy and rainy so I didn't get to see any fireworks on the 4th. Tuesday it was time to go home. Of course the flight home couldn't be simple. I won't go into too much detail...but let's just say we got to the airport at 2:30pm and I didn't get to my house until 1:30am. (I estimated to be home by 8:30pm). I've never been so happy to see my luggage after all of the confusion with the airlines.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Overall, I had lots of fun and miss everyone already. There were some hilarious moments not mentioned in this blog, but I'll have the memories forever. I hope I can go back sometime soon! </div> <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Downtown by the Beach before dinner!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I had a bit of an obsession with mustaches over the weekend...this was my souvenir! It's a wine opener!</td></tr>
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Monday!</div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15067893745708432214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587965612737963530.post-12633882127369384382011-06-22T20:04:00.000-07:002011-06-22T20:31:15.891-07:00Want To Know Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ourdandelionwishes.com/"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" height="126px" src="http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o298/TheVasquez3/WWTKbutton-1-1.jpg" width="200px" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>{1} What is the best or worst pick up line you have ever been given?</strong></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Oh dear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, this really isn’t a pick up line, but it is sort of a funny story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> There was this one guy who was the "cute-silent type."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ya know…he gave off that “mysterious vibe. “<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>*lol* Well my roommates and I frequented his fraternities’ parties and I never had a conversation with him in my life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One Sunday afternoon I got on facebook and had a message...and it was a message from that guy! It said something along the lines of:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">“Hey, you seem like a really cool girl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We should hang out sometime, maybe watch a movie? Hit me up (provided cell number). “<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I didn’t respond to that message right away because I thought it was kind of weird.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Anywho…my roommates and I all ventured out to the living room and recapped our night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the girls came out of her room and was like “OH MY GOD, GUESS WHO MESSAGED ME??”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She read the message that I got...word for word!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She sort of started freaking out and was saying “oh my God, should I call? How long should I wait?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had to burst her bubble.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Later, we discovered another one of our other sorority sisters got a message from that guy too. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Seriously? Did this guy miss the memo that we are all in the same sorority?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So we all decided to respond at the exact same time with the exact same message.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think he realized he was caught! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>{2} What is your most and least favorite day of the week?</strong></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sundays are my least, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Especially the evenings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are just so depressing. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think they will be better when my boyfriend and I live together (at least in the same city), but right now they are just boring and sad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I like Thursdays the most (especially the ones that I get paid!)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>{3} How many hours of sleep do you require each night?</strong></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I like to get 8.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can function on 5 or 6 but I really try to get in 8 hours.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>{4} Is there a song that takes you back in time? What song is it & what's the memory attached?</strong></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Backstreet Boys (We’ve Got it Goin’ On)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I used to have the BIGGEST CRUSH on Brian Littrel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t get into Nick Carter until the “I Want It That Way” video (Oh yeah--- TRL baby!!) I rushed home to watch that show every day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m so glad I was a part of the boy band era.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>TEAM BACKSTREET BOYS! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>N’sync was overrated, in my opinion *lol*</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/kHBXPoJhnHQ?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">How funny are Nick’s facial expressions in this video? He got it together eventually.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used to not like Kevin (I thought he was <u>soooo</u> old *lol*) but now?<strong> H-O-T</strong>!! :o)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This song really brings my back to my care free summers when I was middle school age. I didn't have any worries...I would just listen to my CD's, hang out with friends, read teeny-bopper magazines, and was very care free. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>{5} What is your biggest guilty pleasure?</strong></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Reality TV…My faves:</span></div><ul><li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bridezilla’s</span></div></li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Real Housewives on Bravo (but not Miami or DC)</span></div></li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Flipping Out (Bravo) His maid makes me laugh! Love her!</span></div></li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Bachelor</span></div></li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">America’s Next Top Model</span></div></li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Maury (I know it’s not reality…but it make sick days from work AWESOME!!!)</span></div></li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Jersey Shore</span></div></li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I also miss Rock of Love, Daisy of Love, and Flavor of Love.</span></div></li>
</ul><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Another guilty pleasure... Selena Gomez songs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not ashamed.</span></div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15067893745708432214noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587965612737963530.post-28852368468124532132011-06-19T18:09:00.000-07:002011-06-19T18:09:37.900-07:00Gorilla Bees!<div style="text-align: center;">The other day when I came home from work I snapped this pic... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Well today...he was back! I came home from a lovely day of shopping...I had a very unpleasant encounter with the <em>gorilla bee</em>! </div><div style="text-align: center;">"What is a gorilla bee?" You might ask. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Well basically, it's a bumblebee on steroids! This one has obviously made himself at home on the stairway to my apartment. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I was talking to my friend Lauren on the phone during this 2nd encounter. As I was approaching the stairway I hear this deep "bzzzzzzzz...." It sounded like a B-52 or a lawnmower. </div><div style="text-align: center;">My first plan off attack was to try to spray him with windshield de-icer from my car. The sprayer was broke!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> FAIL. </div><div style="text-align: center;">So I waited. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> Finally he flew away and I ran up the stairs to the safety of my apartment. *phew.* </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I checked wikipedia and decided that the correct term for this beast is a "carpenter bee." There is a little spot forming on the stairs as if he's trying make a nest. Cool. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm sure this isn't the last I'll see of the gorilla bee.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15067893745708432214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587965612737963530.post-25800550613002614562011-06-17T18:27:00.000-07:002011-06-17T18:27:31.463-07:00Friday Confessional<div align="center"><a href="http://www.ourdandelionwishes.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g328/OurDandelionWishes/FridayConfessionalMamarazzi.jpg" /></a></div><div align="center">I'm technologically challenged...so I'm not sure if the link up pic worked so click <a href="http://www.ourdandelionwishes.com/search/label/Friday%20Confessional">here</a></div><div align="center">(shpanks.)</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><strong>I Confess...</strong></div><div align="center">That I have restarted the dryer 3 times in the last hour because I don't want to put away my clothes.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><strong>I Confess...</strong></div><div align="center">That I will watch re-runs of all of the Real Housewives shows and equally enjoy it each time.</div><div align="center">...This clip in particular makes me giggle...</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><em>That saved a wench(?) like me... *lol*</em></div><div align="center">Oh, Melissa. You're so pretty...</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><strong>I Confess...</strong></div><div align="center">That I ordered my roomie Brides magazine when she got engaged. It came in the mail yesterday and I may or may not have peeked :o)</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><strong>I Confess...</strong></div><div align="center">That I have puppy fever!! But I know I don't have time for one. *wah.*</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><img alt="French Bulldog Puppies For Sale" class="floatright" height="200" src="http://internationalkennel.com/images/Frenchie/frenchbulldog002.jpg" width="169" /></div><div align="center">Want.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><strong>I Confess...</strong></div><div align="center">That the dryer just turned off...and I'm considering restarting it again...lol</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Have a nice weekend!! <3</div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15067893745708432214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587965612737963530.post-9524626086926354932011-06-12T20:16:00.000-07:002011-06-12T20:16:56.706-07:00New car (for a day)<div style="text-align: center;">My car has given me so many problems lately! Recently...my roters needed replaced (among other scheduled maintenance). I expected to sit in the waiting room for 2 hours until it was done, but they actually loaned me a Prius. I absolutely LOVED this car and I had so much fun driving it! It was super quiet, you couldn't even tell if it was on. I also loved that it gets approximately 50 mpg. I considered driving far, far away and not turning back. I didn't want to go back for my car (or pay the bill!). </div><div style="text-align: center;">Unfortunately, I really need to make my car last a while longer, but I might look into a hybrid down the road. </div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh hi...here I am in my new Prius lol<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Oh well...back to driving my boring old car. (womp womp womp...) but at least I have working brakes!</span></td></tr>
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</div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15067893745708432214noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587965612737963530.post-76476799490278748382011-06-08T17:34:00.000-07:002011-06-08T17:34:01.363-07:00to A/C...or not to A/C<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Not sure what to say today, all I know is it's a hot one in Ohio, and I saw so many people with their windows down! Unless your A/C is broken, why put yourself through that misery!? *lol* {I am very pro A/C.}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><em>FUN FACT: Driving with the windows down can actually <u>waste</u> your gas! Having them down at faster speeds can increase the drag and make your car work harder and burn gas faster.</em> Read more about it </span><a href="http://www.slate.com/id/2224294/"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">here</span></a> .</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> The choice is yours...either way, stay cool out there!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15067893745708432214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587965612737963530.post-30457042197408489992011-06-06T19:18:00.000-07:002011-06-06T19:18:48.458-07:00workout wardrobe wishlist<div align="center"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am definitely in the mood for a new workout wardrobe. I know many people are fine with just working out in an old t-shirt and shorts, but in my opinion, if you love your work out clothes you are more motivated to hit the gym. My favorite store to shop for work out clothes is </span><a href="http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dick's Sporting Goods</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(Beware of what you type in the search bar...seriously!!)</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So here is my current wish list:</span></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm not a fan of wearing shorts to the gym...but how cute are these!? (I love animal print!)</span> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Soffe Women's Printed Team Shorty Shorts</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love this color and it seems sooo comfy and breathable! I prefer this kind of tank over racerback.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I don't do shorts at the gym....but I like capris! All of my workout pants are long...so I NEED these!</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj60gWKeQg-Dk50AuZLesCmW-ewGLcb6lnTFSR3MveyFP6-evx83GOP52OlFb3tyejJXSzp0TQk5Jp7LNw3O485epZB2R9GONY_GqwTiuCUFhyphenhyphen8-06kOdwPuBpVHlWHS0ro3cWW2553o-U/s1600/Nike+Women%2527s+Dri-FIT+Be+Strong+Cotton+Capri.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj60gWKeQg-Dk50AuZLesCmW-ewGLcb6lnTFSR3MveyFP6-evx83GOP52OlFb3tyejJXSzp0TQk5Jp7LNw3O485epZB2R9GONY_GqwTiuCUFhyphenhyphen8-06kOdwPuBpVHlWHS0ro3cWW2553o-U/s200/Nike+Women%2527s+Dri-FIT+Be+Strong+Cotton+Capri.jpg" t8="true" width="197" /></a></div></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nike Women's Dri-FIT Be Strong Cotton Capri</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I already have one like this in grey and it's my favorite work out shirt! It's also a decent price for this brand! </span></div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Under Armour Women's Sleeveless Tech Tee</td></tr>
</tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;">Have a great week! </div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15067893745708432214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587965612737963530.post-38065869856516760682011-06-05T16:56:00.000-07:002011-06-05T16:56:48.147-07:00green thumb<div align="center"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So toward the end of April I started a "garden" on my back patio. I tried this last year, but I think I started it a little too late. The radishes didn't grow. I had some success with the tomatoes and the spinach (in AUGUST!!). This year I decided to start a little earlier so that I hopefully have tomatoes before the end of summer! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">I also want to plant some herbs like cilantro and basil.</span></div><div align="center">Ideally, I want to be able to walk outside and just take what I need and then make it. I'm not sure if that's possible with apartment living, but one can dream, right?</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here is my "garden" as of today"</span></div><div align="center"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><-----This side is my grape tomatoes. I'm not sure what the thing next <br />
to my label is...That should be a surprise I guess!<br />
----->This side is spinach and green onion. I'm not too optimistic about the onions (sad face).<br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So there you have it. The spinach should be ready by next week. The onions, within the next two weeks (doubt it) and the tomatoes should start to come out by the end of the month.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I think it's pretty good for having limited sunlight. Someday, I want a real garden!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15067893745708432214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587965612737963530.post-60655206914227327712011-06-01T20:43:00.000-07:002011-06-01T20:43:10.908-07:00Things I want to do this summer<div align="center">I'm pretty sure I have bloggers block! I see all of these cute/awesome blogs and I think I'm finally understanding it all. I don't think my blog is quite cool enough to "link up" with people yet...but I might just go for it one of these days.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Yesterday's blog was pretty sad...I almost felt sorry for myself! *lol* I did forget to mention that I took a vacation day from work (which was much needed after 2 years of grad school!) I went to see the movie Bridesmaids with my co-worker Amy, who also took a vacation day. She is also in grad school and has one more year to go. I felt so refreshed and motivated at work today. That extra day off was just what the doctor ordered. Anyways...I digress... The movie was HILARIOUS. I love movies with stupid humor where you don't have to concentrate. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Well, tonight I was thinking that I wanted to compile a summer wish list of a few things I want to do/try/etc...so here they are:</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><u>Drink a skinnygirl margarita</u></div><div align="center"><em>I adore Bethenny and I REALLLY want to try this stuff!</em></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><u>Visit friends who moved away</u></div><div align="center"><em>I already have plans to visit some of the girls who have moved to NC and I'm so excited! being in school has made me so anti-social...I am really excited that I can finally join the fun!</em></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><u>Go on a trip with the boyfriend</u></div><div align="center"><em>We toss the idea around all the time, but he and I are horrible at making definite plans. I am way to detail oriented (which I am certain drives him crazy...but he loves it!) We tossed around different ideas, so I am hoping we can do something! (We both need a <u>real</u> vacation!!!) I even got a passport just in case. I hate my picture on it...it looks like a mugshot!</em></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><u>Get a new summer work wardrobe</u></div><div align="center"><em>My job adopted a "no jeans or flip flop" policy last summer...so I need new summer work clothes! I'm really into dresses from Target...but I don't always feel comfortable doing the whole community based social work in a dress. If anything...I could use a few new shirts and MAYBE some work appropriate sandals.</em></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><u>Get a new pair of "going out" shoes</u></div><div align="center"><em>It's been a while..and sometimes a girl just needs a new pair of cute shoes. Even though I don't go out that often anymore...I still want a new pair. I want some shoes that make me 6'1!! *HAHA*</em></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><u>Save more/spend less</u></div><div align="center"><em>Is this an oxymoron because of my last 2 wishes? Nahhh...I should just lay off the 4.00 coffees. (They are so addicting though!!)</em></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><u>Have more "phone dates"</u></div><div align="center"><em>Thank goodness for facebook these past 2 years. It's time to get back to having more actual, live conversations with my girl friends!!</em></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><u>"Extreme coupon"</u></div><div align="center"><em>I just want to try it....even if I just get 10 body washes for a dollar or something...nothing too crazy! I just want to see if I can do it!</em></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><u>Lift Heavier</u></div><div align="center"><em>I'm more of a weights girl in the gym. I really do not like cardio at all. I hope that I can move up in weight in all areas by the end of this summer.</em></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">There are lots of other things I'd like to do! I am hoping that "life after grad school" gets a little more exciting!</div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15067893745708432214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587965612737963530.post-24532341239980724242011-05-31T18:17:00.000-07:002011-05-31T18:25:28.757-07:00A crazy day calls for an easy recipe!What a crazy day. My mind has been somewhere else all day long! It all started when I was leaving a very important voice message and I left my WORK NUMBER!!!! How freaking embarassing!!! Oh, and then the person called back and at the end of the call I accidentally called her by the wrong name. (I'm pretending that she didn't hear that though!! *lol*) After the gym, I went to Kroger I got a few things. Well, what do you know...I get all the way to my apartment and realized I had forgotten my eggs!!! I went back and the attendant was very nice and she knew exactly who I was. I then get back to my apartment....lay on the floor with my cat like I usually do until I am finally motivated to getting ready for dinner and what do you know....I have no black beans!!! I REALLY wanted what I planned to have... so I went all the way back to Kroger for a can of black beans. I refused to put $.71 cents on my debit card so I scrounged up some change from my piggy bank. While I was out, I figured I'd fill up my gas tank since its cheap. (It's sad that $3.69 is "cheap" these days.) Wouldn't you know it...I started to drive away with the nozzle still in my car. Well, I'll just pretend no one saw that either. Needless to say...it's a glass of wine kind of night. I had a nice, long, relaxing weekend but today my mind is obviously elsewhere.<br />
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If anyone is interested, here's what I made for dinner! It's originally a Kraft recipe...but I modified it with cleaner/healthier ingredients.<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
<ul><li>1 can no sugar added sweet corn- drained (or use fresh off the cob or cooked frozen, whatever fits your fancy)</li>
<li>1 can low sodium black beans -rinsed and drained or cook your own (I used canned today...more convenient)</li>
<li>1 packet low sodium taco seasoning (I've made my own before...but I lost that recipe!)</li>
<li>1 cup minute brown rice</li>
<li>4 whole grain tortillas</li>
<li>cooking spray</li>
</ul>Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray both sides of tortillas with cooking spray and bake 10 minutes. (Keep an eye on them...sometimes they burn!)<br />
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Meanwhile...make the brown rice according to the directions. In a saucepan, mix black beans, corn, cooked rice and taco seasoning until heated throughout (about 5 minutes). <br />
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Serve on tostadas and enjoy! sometimes I add lettuce, tomato and part skim mozzarella cheese if I have it. (Today was a cheese day!)<br />
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I'm not sure of the nutrition facts right off the bat, I'd have to sit down and figure it out...which I probably will if I add everything to my spark people nutrition tracker :o) (<a href="http://www.sparkpeople.com/">http://www.sparkpeople.com/</a>. Check it out...it's free and there is a free smart phone app!)<br />
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This is seriously the quickest thing to make. The filling is great in plain whole grain tortillas not toasted too!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15067893745708432214noreply@blogger.com0