Friday Confessions

Friday Confessions. Oh Yes. So so many.

1. I confess that tomorrow is my orientation for the JUNIOR LEAGUE of ATLANTA!!! I am so so excited. I went to my first event with them about 4 months ago and have been so excited to join since. Any fellow JL members?

2. I confess that I am addicted to the Urban Decay Make-up Setting Spray. Now sure why it took me so long to try this product, but I love it. It makes my make-up look more evenly set and it stays! I am not very oily or shiny, but in the Atlanta humidity, my make-up can melt. I sprayed this stuff on my face on Tuesday at 8:30 and it was still going strong 12 hours later. Love that.

3. I confess that I have not cooked a meal this week, unless I count Sunday. I've lived off leftovers and yogurt. And veggie burgers that I heat up (I don't count those as cooking). I am going to remedy that this weekend, I promise.

4. I confess that I really think Chanel lipstick it amazing and better than my drugstore varieties. I wish I didn't feel this way. I wish I didn't have a Chanel lipstick to compare mine too. I should not have bought it.

5. I confess that I woke-up yesterday morning wanting to clean my apartment. Badly. How weird is that? I scrubbed for several hours and then walked to the gym feeling very accomplished.  I then proceeded to do very little for the rest of the day... oops.

6. I confess that I made reservations for tonight's dinner based completely on the dessert. This place has the most amazing ice cream made in house. The chocolate sea salt flavor it to die for. I'll be sticking to wine and ice cream, for sure.

7.  I confess that I am completely neurotic about ordering books for school. I obsessively monitor Ebay, Amazon, Barnes & Nobles... everyone. It's like my deal-finding prowess magnifies ten fold. Today I plan on placing my final orders. Maybe.

Anything you want to confess?

Hannah 

Sad Shoe Moment

Hey all!

I'm sad to be missing the WIAW party today... I didn't take pictures of my food because this week has been a little hectic. I am in the middle of interviews and prepping for school to start, which is exhausting. I cannot believe summer is almost over!!!

Last night I attended a reception and wore new shoes that I thought were comfortable. After 2.5 hours on my feet, I had a different opinion.

I don't know how I made it to my car and home, but  hobbled into my apartment and was in my fuzzy socks in about 2 seconds. Does anyone else wear these socks around the house? They are crazy attractive, I know. I own about 10 pairs of them and wear them almost every day.

Source

Confession: Mine aren't even a nice color like this picture. I go for the sexy, neon pink/green/purple/animal messes available at Bath & Body Works. Yep. 

I'll be back to share some more tomorrow. Hope your week is going well!

Hannah 

Marathon Training {week 9} & Weekending!

Oh Monday. You came too soon. 

This weekend started early when AR flew in early Friday afternoon. We went to the grocery store and bought something to cook for dinner, but by the time we got home, we had a change of heart. We were just discussing getting take out when friends called and asked us so come meet them for dinner.

We went to a local pizza place, which recently put in an adorable outdoor bar across the street. We sat outside, munched on roasted artichokes, and sipped fizzy drinks. Mine? peach puree and champs. #yummmm 

Eventually, the smell of pizza temped us and we all split a pizza with fresh mozzarella and cherry tomatoes. If you are ever in ATL, go to Antico Pizza. The atmosphere is crazy, but the pizza is unbeatable! 

After I finished my peach drink, I switched to a san pelligrino and bottle of water because we had lots of running ahead. 

This week, I ran:

M- rest

T- 5 miles

W- 7 miles

Th- 5 miles

F-rest

S- 6 miles + 3 mile walk. 

On Saturday morning, AR and I did our run at the gym, and then walked to our favorite brunch spot in midtown. We sipped iced coffee and chatted outside for an hour before walking back home. 

Saturday was a major shopping day - it was Tax Free Weekend in Georgia. I had plans to buy a new laptop for school, which gave me ridiculous anxieties. I pretty much hate making big purchases. I ended up getting a fabulous deal on a new MacBook Air, so I am thrilled. 

Yes, I highlight over each run after I'm done. I'm pretty much still an elementary school teacher.

Sunday was a 15 mile run. 

I didn't prepare enough. I had exactly 7 energy jelly beans for AR and I to split as fuel (that was going to last long). It was hot and sunny, but we did it! My legs were pretty sore from this week and I could feel the run in my hips. Ow. 

I felt decently strong until mile 11, when my feet and hips started hurting. Next week is a much shorter week, thank heavens, with only a 13 miler on the weekend. When we finished, I showered and climbed back in bed for a bit.

Dinner on Sunday night was a fabulous event: roasted turkey tenderloin with a homemade mushroom gravy, sweet english peas, and mashed red potatoes. 

Thanks for hosting the Weekending link-up, Champagne & Suburbs and B Loved Boston! 

How was your weekend? 

Hannah 

Weekend Eats: Lima Bean Hummus!

Hello everyone!

I popping in over the weekend to share an awesome recipe from Friday night: Lima Bean Hummus!

I saw a container of this at Whole Foods last weekend and it got me thinking. I had a rather large bag of frozen lima beans in my freezer that needed a home. So I decided to attempt the hummus.

After looking at a few recipes, I combined two, using this one from Food & Wine magazine, but adding some fresh parsley.

I boiled the beans for 20 minutes, rinsed them in cold water, and them blended them with lemon, olive oil, garlic, and parsley. The result?

A fluffy, garlicky green dip that is awesome on veggies or chips.

Lima Bean Hummus

Makes about 2 cups

16 ounces of frozen lima beans (just over 2 cups). thawed
2 cloves of garlic
1/4-1/3 cup of olive oil
zest of one lemon
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
4-5 springs of parsley, stems removed
1 teaspoon of salt
fresh black pepper

Boil lima beans in water for 20 minutes to soften. Drain the beans and cool. Meanwhile, zest lemon and combine with lemon juice, parsley, garlic, salt & pepper, and olive oil in a food processor or blender. Start with only a quarter cup of the olive oil - you can add more if needed. Blend the ingredients until combined. Add cooled beans and blend until smooth, adding more oil if needed. Enjoy with chips and veggies.
Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

x0x0, 

Hannah 

Friday Confessions

Friday, you have finally arrived! Linking up with the gorgeous Leslie for a little Friday Confessions.

1. I confess that it took me like 25 minutes to pick out a nail color yesterday at the salon. First, I picked out my colors. With all my interviews coming up, I wanted something light and neutral for my fingers and something fun for my toes (which will be hidden). But after the original colors, I changed my mind. Like 4 more times. Mind you, I was holding 10 bottles of neutral pale pink that all looked the SAME. Really, no one can probably tell the difference between Bubble Bath and Ballet Slippers. *sigh* I went with ballet slippers. 

2. I confess that I did not drink any coffee yesterday or Tuesday and it was sad. It isn't that I need the caffeine. I often only have one cup. I just like the flavor and the activity of drinking coffee. So I am drinking some right now. 

3.  I confess that I wore a plastic bag on my head yesterday. In public. While at the nail salon, it started pouring. Of course, my umbrellas were all in the car. So my friend Luci and I grabbed plastic bags and tied the over our head and hair. I had just washed my hair and really didn't want to do it again today... I pray no one I know saw me walking downtown with a bag over my head. 

4. I confess that I ran all my miles this week and feel horrific. This is not the part in the marathon training plan that makes you feel awesome. It is the part that makes you feel so sore you want to cry. I got in the car for Barre one day this week and thought "nope, not happening" and went back home. 

5. I confess that I have had the same breakfast every day this week and I don't mind. Homemade granola, yogurt, fruit, chia seeds, and hemp hearts. So good. 

What is your go-to nail color? 

Happy weekend!

Hannah