What I'm Listening To: The Greatest Showman Soundtrack
Oh my goodness, I loved this movie and the soundtrack is amazing, as well! I love Hugh Jackman and Zac Efron {duh!}, but I also think Michelle Williams did an amazing job. I didn't realize she could sing and she looked so gorgeous! Go watch it!
What I'm Reading: A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L'Engle
I'm so excited for the movie!
Reese and Mindy are two of my favorite ladies!!
One of my goals for 2018 was to read more often. I wanted to read this book as soon as I saw the trailer. I plan on starting the book this week!
What I'm Watching: Lost
I never watched Lost when it was first on. Last summer I had shoulder surgery and was out of work 6 weeks. I watched a ton of tv and caught up on all the shows I had started.
I had wanted to watch Lost for a while so I decided to go for it.
I just finished it this past weekend and, even though most people hated the ending, I kind of liked it.
What I'm Eating: Trader Joe's Cookie Butter
We don't have Trader Joe's in Alaska and I'll be darned if I don't buy cookie butter every chance I get! I stocked up on a smooth cookie butter and cookie & cocoa swirl! I like eating it with apples {ok, and Trader Joe's triple ginger snaps...} I did just sign up for Weight Watchers last Wednesday and I'm down 5 pounds already! So, the cookie butter is a little special treat.
I wanted these for Christmas in 2016, but by the time I got my Christmas gift card, they were sold out! This past holiday season, as soon as I saw them I bought them. They are sooo warm and cozy and I love socks/slippers! If you're looking for cute and warm socks, these are for you!
What I'm Listening To: S-Town Podcast
Technically, it's called Shit Town, but they market it as S-Town and it's a super interesting story about a tiny town in Alabama.
Murder mystery, meets NYC reporter, meets the town looney.
I highly recommend it!
What I'm Reading: I'm still working on American Lion
I haven't been doing much reading and honestly, I prefer fiction much more than non-fiction.
I just want to look smart when reading a giant history book, ya know?
I won't be reading much of anything for a while except for text books.
That's right, I'm going back to school for my masters!
I'm so nervous and excited.
I'm just hoping I finish under 4 years and am not in debt forever! *fingers crossed*
What I'm Watching: The Walking Dead
I watched this show for the first 2 1/2 seasons.
Around that time I moved into an apartment with no cable and then I moved back to Alaska and never caught back up.
I started watching it again a couple weeks ago and I'm already on season 4.
I look forward to much more Netflix binging.
What I'm Eating: Ben&Jerry's CHOCOLATE Cherry Garcia
Are you kidding me?!
Cherry Garcia was my favorite in high school and now they make a chocolate kind!
Is it weird to be devastated that it's a limited batch?
Because I am.
I've had it twice now, and I think I may have to go back for thirds before it's gone!
What I'm Wearing: Kenneth Jay Lane Bead & Tassel Earrings
What I'm Listening To: TingleBelleASMR
When I need to relax before bed, I always watch her YouTube videos.
For anyone who doesn't know, ASMR stands for autonomous sensory meridian response.
It basically means you get tingles or sensations along your neck or spine when you hear certain sounds.
Lots of hair brushing and tapping.
It's nice for some people and some people find it super creepy.
What do you think?
What I'm Reading: American Lion by Jon Meacham
I asked my family for good historical book recommendations.
I have really fallen off the reading train this past year and I'm really bummed about it because I used to read a lot.
I wanted to read non fiction since I tend to stick with fiction and novels.
I just started it, but I think I'm going to like it.
What I'm Watching: Girls!
This is the final season!
Lena Dunham's character drives me crazy, but the rest are really funny.
What I'm Eating Drinking: Plexus Slim!
I've replaced my morning coffee with this.
I don't love that it's marketed mostly as a way to lose weight because there are so many other benefits for it.
But burning fat, not muscle, is a huge factor for the name and also why it sells so well!
It gives me natural energy, helps with my stomach issues, keeps my skin clearer than it's been in a while, and it tastes so good!
If you're interested in trying a sample, feel free to email me linds.a.peterson @ gmail.com {I put the space there so robots can't get ahold of my email ;) but don't put a space before or after the @ if you email me} and I'll send you a sample!
I pretty much Smartwool socks everyday.
If I'm working, I wear the no show's with my sneakers.
In the winter I wear the thicker pairs under my boots.
I also wear the micro cut pairs when I work out.
Smartwool isn't sponsoring this post, I'm just obsessed with them!
What have you been loving lately!?
Let me know in the comments and happy Monday!
It's been a while since I did a Monday Musings.
Basically it's a jumble of randomness, so pretty much the same as all my posts.
I really want to log more about my weight loss, as far as exercise and nutrition, because I've had some questions about it.
So hopefully I will get on that soon!
Until then, I leave you with these thoughts...
What I'm Listening To: Dierks Bentley's Riser Album
Seriously, his entire album is amazing.
He is probably my favorite right now.
Even amazingly attractive, successful country stars have heartache too.
Who knew? ;)
What I'm Reading: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Yes, I know I'm way late to the party on this one.
I'm still finishing up Gone Girl and the list of books I have on my Kindle is semi-embarrassing
I've always kind of jumped around when it comes to books.
Read a few chapters then read another book, then back to the first.
Unless I'm instantly hooked on a book and I read it in 2 days {ahem, Twilight...}.
So far, the list looks something like this:
The Single Woman by Mandy Hale: I can relate so much to her, it's scary. Fun fact, she isn't single anymore.
Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple: I heard so many amazing things about this book. I can't wait to read it.
Divergent by Veronica Roth: Yes, I still haven't started it...
The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks: I have been half way through this book for months now. It's a great story though and it'll probably be the book I finish next.
I have 3 books by Shauna Niequist waiting for me - Bittersweet, Cold Tangerines, and Bread & Wine. I truly love her writing. There's something calming and inspiring about it. Which is probably why I bought all 3 books and haven't read them yet...haha Oops!
What I'm Watching: Orange is the New Black Season 2
I guess you could say I've been binge watching this.
The show has been out 3 days and I'm already on episode 10.
I love it!
What I'm Eating: Baked Chicken & Black Bean Tacos from Simply Taralynn
I've made these before and I plan on making them this week.
They are sooo delicious.
I am addicted to Mexican food and these were amazing.
They come out crunchy and full of flavor.
Even my dad, who normally sticks his nose up at modified recipes to make them healthier, liked them.
I love Taralynn's blog, and anyone looking for inspiration for health and weight loss should definitely check her out!
What I'm Wearing: Honestly, my fashion has been kind of boring lately.
I wear my Sephora uniform and workout clothes a lot because that's what I've been doing with my time.
Now that I'm losing weight, I need to find some cute clothes that fit well.
Here are some Pinterest outfits I'm loving for summer {keep in mind, Alaska summers can still be chilly}:
I've always loved the mix of structured and flowly.
Skinny jeans with a ruffly top and blazer over a baggy tee.
Just enough to make an outfit look put together without being dressy.
A few months ago I realized I wasn't getting enough protein in my diet.
I can only eat so much fish and chicken in one day.
I decided to get this protein because the reviews were really great.
The flavor I got was extreme milk chocolate.
I read some reviews and this seemed to be one of the favorite flavors.
Also, the guy at GNC was tired of me staring at the wall of protein powders and just offered to let me try some of his; Which just so happened to be the extreme milk chocolate.
I can't drink a protein shake if it's overwhelmingly protein tasting.
Gross.
This I can shake up with just almond/coconut milk and it tastes just fine.
I usually drink it post workout and it fills me up for a little while.
I hadn't heard anything about this book until recently, but apparently it's really popular.
I'm about 4 chapters in and hooked!
As far as I can tell it's a mystery and about a mans wife who goes missing.
The town starts to suspect this man, Nick, of killing her, but Amy's diary shows a side of her that would make anyone go crazy.
It's really interesting so far!
What I'm Watching: Breaking Bad...still
And I'm not stopping!
What I'm Eating: Moose
Hopefully no one gets upset that I used a picture of Bullwinkle...haha
Ok, this might sound funny to all you non-Alaskans, but moose is really good!
It's very lean and doesn't have a "gamey" taste if cooked certain ways.
I'm willing to bet most people wouldn't be able to tell much of a different between it and beef.
Don't be grossed out...I promise, it's good!
What I'm Wearing: L'Oreal True Match Lumi Foundation
I wear shade N1-2 {yes, I'm that pale}
I was skeptical at first because I oily skin and hear that this foundation works much better for dry skin.
The reason I decided to give it a try was because my skin becomes super dry during the winter months and can look flaky and dull.
Not with this foundation!
My makeup looks really pretty and gives my face a healthy glow all day long.
I do have to set it with powder, but it doesn't end up looking caked on at all.
I put on a light layer and would describe the cover as sheer-medium {maybe more on the sheer side}
It probably wouldn't be buildable up to a full coverage and again, if you have really oily skin, probably start with a mattifying primer and set with a powder afterwards.
Sometimes I get a little more shiny than I'd like, but I'd prefer that over dry, dull looking skin.
Well, guess what?!
Only FIVE more days till my birthday!
I'm so excited because it'll be my first birthday in Alaska with my family in 7 years years!
She was a model and then decided to go to culinary school.
She is just plain fab.u.lous.
Every single recipe in these books look amazing.
I am so excited to try them out.
A few I can't wait to make: lamb ragu with zucchini pappardelle, pear and onion flatbreads with gorgonzola and walnuts {YUM!}, and maple chicken and waffles.
Could you just die?!
I will post pictures as I make these.
Also, she has a book coming out next year of clean green drinks!
I don't watch a lot of reality tv, but my mom and I love this show {well, I love that I can tivo it and fast forward all the unnecessary junk...like the judges talking}.
Seriously, could Tessanne be any more amazing?!
Also, in the "watching" category would be my crush on a trainer at my gym.
Yeah, that's kind of creepy, but seriously...he is so attractive.
