Hello May {Goals and Wrap Up}

Oh my, I can't believe we are already in May. Time is going by fast!!  May, I Welcome you! Be good to us!! 

Before I get to why I love May, let's wrap up April.  April was definitely a busy month. I got hired as a substitute para educator, which I'm loving. Now I have two part-time jobs, with not many hours, but the experience is what I look forward to.  I also started the A-Z challenge, and I wanted to complete 90% of the posts, which would end up being 23 out of 26 posts. I'm sorry to say that I did not complete my goal. I'm a little disappointed in myself, but April was a busy month.  Another main goal was to eat healthier and to workout more. Happy to say I have been eating healthier lately. And although I did join the #1800MinuteChallenge, I did not workout as much as I wanted to this past weekend. Social Life Update: I did not visit new places. But I did give sushi a 2nd chance. And it was okay, but I wouldn't order it as my first choice of food. I didn't see my friends that much this month, and I'm hoping May changes that. I also joined a Book Club through Meet Up this month. I participated in World Book Night this past April 23. It is an event held every year on Shakespeare's birthday, in order to spread the love of reading to people who might not have access to reading materials and books, by handing out free books. It was very rewarding, and will be participating next year.  -------------------------------------------------------------------------

May means that summer is around the corner. And here in California, these last couple of days have been hot. I think we are going to have a hot summer. May also means family functions, Mom's, Brothers', Grandma's birthdays. Mother's Day! These are some of the things I look forward to in May: 1. I still want to continue eating healthier.  2. I do want to really get into a work out routine. 3. Get my Mom and Grandma something special for their birthday and Mother's Day.  4. Continue enjoying my new job, even if it means getting a 6am wake up call.  5. Go to our second annual Memorial Day Weekend trip with my best friends. This year: Palm Springs 6. Participate in Bout of Books 10.0 and finish at least 3 books this month. 7. Attend at least 1 Book Club meeting through Meetup. 8. I have about 7 months until my 25 birthday, I definitely want to start on that Bucket List of mine. Any ideas? What are you looking forward to in May?

Breakfast Oatmeal Bowl {Cooking Time}

Today's A-Z Topic: B is for... Breakfast Bowl
I struggle with eating breakfast, sometimes I eat a big breakfast and some days I skip it. And it becomes extremely harder whenever I try to eat healthy, exercise or trying to lose weight. But I’m on a mission to kick start a healthy diet, and that means to starting with a healthier breakfast. 
I found this Breakfast Apple and Raisin Oatmeal Bowl Recipe. 
That is just as yummy as it sounds.
Since all we had were the Instant Oatmeal Packets, I used those, but I can only imagine how much better it would be with the “real” oats. :) This recipe is set for about one person, just multiply the ingredients for more servings. :) 
//Ingredients//
1 packet of Instant Oats or 1/2 cup of oats
1/4 apple
1/2 cup of water
A pinch of cinnamon or preference
1/2  cup of milk
some raisins
//Directions//
Bring water and apples to boil in a saucepan.
Add oats and cinnamon to the boil water and apples.
Reduce heat to a low setting and let it simmer until thick.
Serve in bowl and add your milk and top with raisins.

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While on the topic of being healthier. The lovely Elizabeth over at Always a Jersey Girl at Heart, told me about this awesome #1800MinuteChallenge hosted by the lovely ladies at Living Yellow, Alissa Circle, The Freckled Fox and Crowley Party. Basically it is a challenge for us to workout 1800 minutes from now (or yesterday April 1st) until May 31st. I decided to join the challenge to keep me motivated to workout. :) I will keep you posted. :) 

What do you eat for breakfast?

April Goals

I saw this cool A-Z Blogging Challenge on Christina's Blog, yesterday, and I was like I must try it. How does it work? Basically, it is a blogging challenge to write for 26 days in April, everyday except for Sundays. :) Each day has a letter in which you will need to come up with a theme, a word, or topic that starts with that letter. For example April 1st = A, April 2 = B, April 3 = C  etc etc, having Sundays off. :) 
I haven't been blogging that much lately and I thought it would be a great idea to challenge myself. Eeek. I started some topics last night, and some of these letters were hard. I need help.. lol..  In need of some yummy recipes that start with H, N and T. And some books for reviews that start with K, Q and W. But really any ideas will help. heheh.. 
Today's Topic is A... for April Goals. These are things I want to accomplish during April. 

Photo: cfisherphotography

1. Get back on a working out mindset, and workout at least 5 times a week.
2. Spice up my lack of social life. Visit new places, try new things.
3. Eat healthier, veggies at every meal, and a fruit every day.
4. Hang out with my girls at least 1 a week.  
5. Complete at least 90% of this challenge aka 23 posts. :)
6. The nerd in me, needs to read at least 3 books. .
7. In February, I did a juice detox, I want to try round 2 this month.
8. 25th birthday is in 9 months, I want to officially start a Things to do Before 25 list. I have already gotten great ideas back in Decemeber. :) 

What are your goals for this month?