The Friday Five Returns

Good morning!

In case you missed it yesterday, I posted a recipe for a pumpkin pie smoothie that's got a ton of protein--perfect for a post-workout shake!

Today I present to you another installment of The Friday Five!

What I'm Reading:

Andy and I are trying to get back into the church routine as a weekly event and last Sunday marked the first day. Our pastor challenged us all to get back into the Bible, so Andy and I have committed to reading 3 chapters each day. 

We're starting in Luke since the Christmas season is upon us. I'll admit, it's a little difficult to commit to reading first thing in the morning, but I know that it's helping me to get my day off to a good start!

What I'm Listening To:

Christmas stations on Pandora--need I say anymore? I love the Christmas songs that Michael Buble has rerecorded--such a fun twist on the classics!

What I'm Watching:

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Andy and I have gotten into the habit of watching Wheel of Fortune on most nights that we're home together--it's fun to play along and see if we can beat the contestants. 

What I'm Eating:

Yesterday's lunch consisted of a whole-wheat panini stuffed with spinach, turkey, tomatoes, cheese, and avocado. It was paired with asian salad on the side and a popsicle may have followed. Check out this post for how I make my panini's.

What I'm Pinning:

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I haven't had much time for Pinterest lately, but you'd better believe I've been scoping it out for Christmas ideas and inspiration. How cute are these?!

Have a great Friday! 

Weekend plans? I'm laying low tonight--probably a workout and then some Netflix. However, on Sunday, I'm headed over to my sister's house to make homemade Chex mix! I can hardly wait--this is something we only make once a year!

What's your favorite station on Pandora?

Are there any game shows that you enjoy playing along with?

Tuesday 3's

Hello bloggers!

I'm so excited to report that my friend Krystine was offered the position at the office where I work! She's starting out as a production artist with some copywriting mixed in for good measure! She just started this week and I'm so excited to have her as a coworker! This means I won't have to spend my lunch breaks alone at my desk anymore.

Here come the Tuesday 3's!

1. 90% of the time, I write in all caps. This is something I've done since my senior year of highschool and I only started doing it because a girl at the gym that I worked at did it and I thought it looked really neat, so I practiced writing like her before developing a similar style all my own.

2. A lot of the music on my iPod is actually pretty embarrassing but that doesn't stop me from blasting it during a workout. Some of my favorite artists that I'm slightly embarrassed to admit that I turn up the volume when their songs come on include:

• Miley Cyrus
• Nicki Minaj
• Kesha
• Katy Perry
• A-Teens
• Backstreet Boys
• Jump5
• ZOEgirl
• Plus One
• Aqua Aquarium

3. Fall is my all-time favorite season. I love everything about it: the bold colors, changing leaves, pumpkin spice lattes from Starbucks, pumpkin-flavored everything, Thanksgiving, apple orchards, long walks while wearing gloves, hoodies + jeans, cute jackets, scarves, anticipation of the holidays, crisp air, soup for dinner, and carving pumpkins with Andy. Sure, summer is great and all, but Minnesota is hot, sticky, and muggy. You step outside and can hardly breathe. Definitely not my cup of tea...luckily September is right around the corner!

Alright, off to pre-marital counseling we go! Have a great night!

Do you anticipate Fall?
What embarrassing music do you enjoy?
Does your handwriting stay the same all the time or do you switch things up?