It’s been a hectic week and it’s only Tuesday! But at least it’s Fat Tuesday and that means that somewhere, someone, is having a fabulous time. And maybe you’ll be going out and having a fabulous time later on, too. You always have to look on the bright side, right?
Maybe these pictures will put a little bright side on your week.
Bright Side #1: Nature in bloom, the sun is shining, the days are getting longer, and spring is in the air!
I love how my neighborhood and neighbors have cute gardens and pretty plants to take pictures of for my blog for practicing my photography skills.
Bright Side #2: A fast and easy dinner that makes planned leftovers and very little dishes because it’s a one-pan meal. <— See that link for more ideas.
Cheezy Vegetable Bake (Vegan, GF)
Bright Side #3: Skylar Smiling!
Bright Side #4: A batch of Microwave Chocolate Peanut Butter & Oat Snack Bar. 3 bars ready in 3 minutes. Can’t beat it.
Bright Side #5: Thinking about making Kale Chips (Vegan, GF, use oven or dehydrator)
I love the cheezy factor
From my last post about Caffeine and wondering if you’re addicted to it, or if you’d like to become caffeine-free, thanks for the caffeine comments. Everyone was really jazzed up to talk caffeine. Pun intended. Many of you enjoy your caffeine in coffee and tea and have no plans to change. Some of you are caffeine free already. Whatever works for you.
Dessert. In honor of Fat Tuesday and New Orleans where Bananas Foster originated at Brennan’s in 1951.
And this would be Bright Side #6: my Vegan Bananas Foster
Bananas Foster involves flaming, alcoholic bananas
That’s a brown mixture of: vegan butter, brown sugar, rum, and banana schnapps. Slurp.
Pour this over ice cream. And die and go to heaven.
Questions:
1. Has your week been going by fast, slow, or average?
Average pace, but just as busy and hectic as ever!
2. Do you try to look for the bright side?
I do because it makes life easier and more enjoyable not to focus on the negatives in life. We all have them, but why dwell on them.
A glass half full attitude is the way I am and even though I do have craptastic days, I try not to dwell on them because like my grandma said, tomorrow is a new day and everything is better in the morning. I’d have to agree.
There’s also the Law of Attraction: What you put out there is what you will attract. I’ve posted about this before.
Put out happy vibes, and happy vibes and happy things will come back to you. Even if it’s not always true, it’s a good intention to have.
3. What are some of your bright sides today, this week, or lately?
My bright side is that I just got in from a fabulous workout and 20 minutes of at-home yoga.
Happy Fat Tuesday! Don’t Drink & Drive and Be Safe!
I do try to look on the bright side! The universe swings in favor of those who put good energy out there… I really believe it. For instance, yesterday morning I received an email from one job I had interviewed for saying they chose to pursue other applicants. For just a minute my brain went right to the negative place, thinking that if I didn’t get the other job I’d interviewed for that the last 2 weeks would have been such a waste. It was brief, and then I switched my mentality. I thought to myself, “F*ck that! I’m getting hired by Progressive TODAY!” And sure enough, within a couple hours I was called and made a fantastic offer that I could not refuse, and i start my new job next week. And to even FURTHER look on the bright side… had my Dad paid for me to go on the cruise with my family that week (long story, but essentially he said I could go, then pulled the plug over a financial misunderstanding) I wouldn’t have been around to get the job in the first place! Silver linings are EVERYWHERE, and the world really is conspiring to shower you with blessings! :D
congrats on the job!!! and for everything happening for a reason and falling into place so perfectly!
Oh gosh lady! I just posted a blog about this very thing- just how crazy this last few days have been! My bright side: Amazing Burrito Salad & Vegas on Saturday!
Pretty pics! No partying for me tonight.
1. Busy so far, lots going on at work!
2. Yes, as much as possible. I think I’m harming myself if I don’t.
3. I’m not sick – it seems like everyone around me is! I could list many blessings to be thankful for.
I am not sure how it is only Tuesday. I feel like I have already done a weeks worth of stuff.
I look on the bright side of my day… i don’t think focusing on the negative side any more than necessary helps me or anyone around me… sunny days always make me smile and brighten my life a lot!!! i really enjoy reading your blog, i have just found it recently, and adore your unconventional easy-goin outlook on life! and i tried (my take on) your frozen banana soft serve (with mangoes) and it was so so good thanks for that :)
thanks, Shira, for the kind words!
This week (and the past few) have been pretty brutal on the work front, but at least I’m fortunate to work in a field I love for a great company. That’s my bright side. My big bright side is that on Sunday I booked a mommy-and-me trip to Disney with just my youngest (7) and I!
My week is flying by! I guess that’s how it is when spring break is just around the corner :)
That bananas foaster looks sooooo good!! Going on my must-try list. :)
You can tell you’re such a good mommy — Skylar is such a happy little girl!! And so beautiful!
I want to live in paradise! Love the flower pics.
I try to look on the brighter side… once I get all of my whining out. hahaha I’m bipolar like that. :D
bananas, sugar, and liquor…it’s a beautiful thing.
this week is fly-ing!!! please slow it down!!
totally agree 100% with your philosophy on looking on the bright side. each day IS a wipe-the-slate-clean, brand new start. judging from what you have shared on your blog, your grandma was one wise woman!!
she really was :)
my bright side is that I am living the dream here in New Zealand! and I am constantly finding new blogs that I love! :)
i love finding new blogs too!
This week is going painfully slow, but tomorrow is hump day! I always try to look on the bright side of things, even though sometimes it’s really hard. It takes more energy to worry and mope than it does to suck it up and move onto the next thing! I’m healthy, have friends and family that love me, there’s always a bright side somewhere.
My husband came home after being gone for 4 days! That is a major bright side for me! Love Skylar’s smile!
The bright side! I try to always look on the bright side but it sure is easier when spring is in the air. Yay for sunshine!
Wow–S is looking more and more like a young lady! How are you liking your new camera after a few months?
I definitely look on the bright side more now – honestly, figuring out all my various food intolerances was huge for that – not feeling sick all the time sure helps me look in the bright side.
It’s been a fast paced week. I wish it would a little slower.
ALWAYS bright side! the bright side of this post is that stellar looking bananas foster and cute lil’ skylar doing her thang. much love to you averie dear!
Well aren’t you just a breath of Happy Air in my inbox. Hope all is well with you sweetie!!
xoxo