Five Things Friday

Hi there!

Sorry for all of my late postings this week. I just haven't been able to get my @#$% together at all.

But!

I promise to be better next week..mmmk?

Meanwhile, I'm thrilled that it is Friday! I have a half day at work today and then a nice, long 3-day weekend to follow. I am ready for some sunshine, pool time, shore time...and maybe a nice sushi dinner this evening :) So on that note, here are my five things!

Multi-blue nail polish.

I used Zoya Yummy for the light blue...

and Deborah Lippman Lady Sings the Blues for the contrast ring fingers.

Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion. 

I kind of loved this book. A zombie falls in love with a human and you can't help but root for R through the entire book. It made me laugh and almost cry. And it's going to be a movie in February. Oh and now I'm on the hunt once again for a new book to read...

The Nordstrom Sale.

Though I wait all year long for the Anniversary Sale in July, I still plan to get down this weekend with the Half-Yearly Sale. I hear neons and summer dresses and clutches and shoes calling my name...Now I just need that whole bottomless bank account thing to kick in...

Dairy Queen Confetti Cake Blizzard.

Ok so I have been obsessing lately over having a Blizzard. I haven't had one since the pumpkin pie version in October and for some reason, it's been on my mind. And confetti cake?! Um, yes please!!

But! I stumbled upon the nutrition facts and the SMALL is 16 WW Pts+. And I only get 26 Pts+ for the entire day. Even the 'mini' (god knows how tiny that thing is) is 10 Pts+. That's a whole lotta Physique 57 to work it off. So no thanks, DQ. I think I'll stick to that sugar-free, fat-free pudding situation I have going on. (3 Pts+ with whipped cream). 

 

Lazy summer weekends.

And I plan to have one coming up! Laying by the pool at my parents house, followed by heading down the shore for Sunday and Monday is just about what I need to end this long week! I can't wait for sunshine and sand! Here's hoping this bad Northeast weather we've been having leaves us for good by this afternoon :)

So those are my things for this week. I hope you all have a great, fun and safe holiday weekend!

What are your five things this week?

What are your plans for the long weekend?

Lately I've Been Eating...

Yesterday I told you all about what I've been doing lately...and today I'm back with what I've been eating over the past week!

Lots of salad

Lots (and lots) of coffee

Sliders off the grill with vegetables

Eggs...every.single.morning.

Some wine during girls weekend.

 

And a little peanut butter cup ice cream.

 

Fruit.

 

Shaun's chili. Yum.

And for this upcoming weekend? I'm thinking a healthy dessert of some kind, baked tortilla chips and hummus. 

What have you been eating lately?

Lately I've Been...

Thanks to my lovely friend Emily @ A Nutritionist Eats for the idea for this post. If you don't read her blog, be sure to stop on over!

Watching America's Got Talent. I'm usually not into those kinds of shows (no American Idol for me, thanks) but when Howard Stern was chosen as the new judge...well, it had me at hello. Then I saw these dogs and kind of died inside (in a good way).

I can't decide on my favorite part...whether the dog jumping rope, the conga line or just the dogs in the background waiting for their turn to perform. I've only watched it 100 times, trying to decide.

Doing Physique 57 like its my job. I have now been doing the at-home DVDs for a few weeks and am finally starting to see my body change. I'm kind of obsessed with it.

Not really cooking or trying new recipes...but I plan to change that tonight with some Thai noodle bowls with peanut-soy sauce. Yum.

Doing too much warm weather shopping. And salivating over the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale, going on now. Methinks a stop there this weekend will be on the agenda. I obviously need more clothing and shoes...

Spending time with Lindsey before she runs off to Paris to get married.

This includes taking a fun cooking class at Sur la Table this past weekend! We made chicken, raw kale salad and artichokes with basil aioli. Delicious.

And for dessert? A gorgeous lemon tart!

Looking forward to this long Memorial Day weekend ahead! We'll be spending the weekend house/dog sitting at my parents' house and then heading down the shore!

Drinking lots of iced coffees...

...and watching the fleet sail in this morning for fleet week!

So that's what been going on with me lately.

What have you been up to lately?

Have you ever taken a cooking class?

Are you a sale shopper?