Moments of Musing

A Weekend Mashup

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I am proud to be a PSU alumna for many, many reasons. None top this weekend’s reason, though — THON. It is the largest student-run philanthropy and raises money in the fight against pediatric cancer. This year Penn State raised:
 

 
That makes well over $100 million raised to date. Incredible. I spent much of my weekend time watching the live stream and made a last minute donation (I’ve always seemed to do this as an alum).
 
In other happy news, Tim and I have decided to treat House of Cards like a weekly series so we don’t go through withdrawal too soon. We had a HOC date Saturday night. The show keeps getting better.

We’re serious about the show… 
 
On Saturday, I met up with a law school friend in town. Needless to say, I did not eat paleo at Lou Malnati’s. Unless you count cesar salad, fried calamari and deep dish pizza as paleo… I did get back on the workout and paleo train right afterwards.
 
And on Sunday morning, I inadvertently made paleo oatmeal. Almond flour + 1 egg + 1 smashed banana + water is all it took and it was deeeeeelish!

I’ve never been more excited to “mess up” a meal. 
 
But it still didn’t beat the excitement I felt while watching THON.

 
  You can donate all year long at THON.org.

T.G.I.F.F.

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That stands for Thank Goodness it’s Finally Friday. 

Because this week has felt like the longest short week in the existence of short weeks. I guess three trials, a late night, and a few headaches would do that. It’s a great thing that I love what I do 😉

As far as this weekend goes, I’m excited for sleep, and to catch up with coworkers and a friend who’s in town. But first here are some of what’s been happening in my life, aside from work. 
I experienced my first thundersnow, which is apparently a thing here in Chiberia, on Monday. I’ve got to admit it was pretty cool but I was very happy I didn’t have to commute in it. 

I realized I’ve never shared this Target buy with you. Bet you wouldn’t guess I got it for a whopping $1. Best. Find. Ever.  Now my work papers are organized AND stylish in my bag. 

I’ve been working on my fitness and my sore body lets me know it’s working. Few things feel better than a great workout. 

Tim and I are also still eating paleo. While we have our cheats, I much more than he does, we’ve been pretty good about it. Whenever I crave junk food, I try to satisfy my sweet tooth with a banana smoothie of some sort. 

… And because it’s the weekend, have a laugh. 
This = Me & Tim 100%. 


Sorority #TBT // Go Greek App Review

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In honor of Throwback Thursday, or #tbt as it is known in social media land, I am going down memory lane with the Go Greek App and decorating some photos of my sorority days… specifically some of my favorite days, which happened to be those during Big Little Week and which I loved decorating for. I strategically placed my letters — can you find them all?? 
 
 

While I don’t know if I’d have paid for the app way back when, I think it’s a possibility. It was easy to use and my sororirty self would have loved to proudly decorate photos with our letters!

*I received no compensation for this post other than the app price being waived.*

 

Ahead of the [Wedding Planning] Game

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We are just single digit months away from our big day!
 
 

 
 
In the very beginning stages of planning our wedding, albeit excited, I was really stressed out. It felt really overwhelming. Thanks to the best fiancé, parents, family and friends ever, the stress quickly dissipated into 100% excitement.
 
I believe it’s because of my excitement that we are well ahead of planning checklist stages. We’ve finished everything in the first 2 categories, and have completed some in the 3rd (florist, save the dates purchased, bridesmaid dresses and invites to be purchased soon) and have decided/touched upon something in both the 4th and 5th categories (music and favors).  
 
Heck, even my maid of honor is ahead of the game — she’s ALREADY booked my bach party arrangements (we’ve decided to stay local and head to the NJ shore.. no NOT “The Jersey Shore” Seaside Heights shore) AND she’s purchased our engagement/bridal party favors… for October! #bestMOHaward
 

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How’s your wedding planning going, brides-to-be?
 

{Mostly} Paleo Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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Family was supposed to visit me last weekend so I’d planned to bake them Valentine’s Day cookies. Due to the NY snowstorm they had to reschedule their visit. I decided to bake myself some cookies, anyway, which I really enjoyed. And I figured I’d share the recipe in case I have any readers who eat paleo.
Consider these my Day After V-Day (mostly paleo) treat. I don’t measure ingredients when cooking but you’ll want to add in and mix until you get a pretty thick consistency. 
Ingredients:
– Almond Flour
– 2 eggs 
– Water
– 100% cocoa chunks
– Drops of virgin olive oil on cooking pan
– Frosting (the not-so-paleo ingredient) 
*Be sure to wait until the cookies are cool to apply the frosting so as to avoid photo #5
Bake for 10 minutes and voila!