Moments of Musing

Paleo Pizookie

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Well mostly paleo…

Pizookies (a warm cookie in a pan with ice cream and whipped cream on top) are really popular here in Chicago. Most places have them so I get them more often than ever before. That being said, I had one a few weeks ago and was craving another one night. I decided I would make a healthier version (free hand, no recipe or nada) for myself. Cheaper and healthier! I present to you the Paleo Pizookie:  


Almond meal+2 egg whites+Bittersweet chocolate chips+water -> Stir -> Bake at 350-400 for ~10 minutes (keep an eye on it so doesn’t burn) -> add vanilla ice cream and whipped cream to too and voilá!



Happy Dance

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Today is Friday and for that I am ecstatic. Add in official EOS and move dates for the fiancé and a BBQ festival including an Eli Young Band concert this weekend and I am one happy-go-lucky little ducky.

I’ll be keeping the date a surprise on social media because it’s the 4th date I’ve gotten so it could always change. I’m trying not to get too excited but it’s obviously difficult not to. 3 years ago we were in the midst of adjusting to the idea of spending the next few years 5,000 miles apart. 

We sometimes discuss that time and whether we’d change anything and neither of thinks we would. Tim’s PCS to Hawaii was a blessing in disguise. We’ve got to live and visit places people vacation. I was able to focus on law school and jump right into my dream career as Tim was able to move up in his rank and prepare for his EOS. 
I’m lucky to be with someone who’s so supportive and loving. Who’s been with me every step of the way during our life together. Who’s often thought of me before himself. Who tags me in photos on Instagram like this one, which speaks volumes to how he views me, treats me, and loves me:

Long distance isn’t impossible but it can’t go on forever, either. Luckily, for us, the time is approaching to happily bid farewell to that chapter of Our Story. Life’s been such an adventure together and I’m looking forward to continuing that adventure sans the distance. 

On the Go

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I have a confession: I have not sat down at my laptop to draft a blog post in as long as I can remember. I’ve been writing them mainly on my cell phone while on the go. In fact, I started drafting this post while on my cell in the airport. 

The fact that I do this is symbolic of my on-the-go life… and weekend home. Getting home on the 3rd was the most hectic part. My flight was cancelled but I managed to get myself from standby to confirmed on the ONLY JetBlue flight home…and got $75 credit, too! 

Family came over for a bit for our washed-out 4th of July and then I got to relax. On the 5th of July, I ran the Color Run with my not-so-little brother; went to brunch with my girlfriends …and Lucy Liu;) (as in she was eating with friends a couple tables over); and went to a big family barbecue. We woke at 6:30am for family breakfast before I left on Sunday. And then I flew back home to do laundry, get some food, clean up, and get ready for the week. 


I’ve found that I’m sometimes happiest when busy–emphasis on sometimes;) This weekend was one of those times. It was no surprise to me, then, that I was exhausted yesterday. So I napped and when I awoke, I noticed the sun going down. I figured it was a beautiful evening to see the sunset here for the first time but I also  wanted to workout. So I went for a run. The Lakefront has become my favorite place to run and last night’s run reminded me of the great choice I made by moving here. 


airports

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I’m headed to the airport in a few short hours and, admittedly, I’m really excited. Yes, to go home. But also just to be at an airport. For me, airports are connected with such positive memories, namely my visits around the world, and especially reunions with Tim. It’s also the perfect place for my wanderlust self. 

I love looking around at everyone, wondering where they’re going. It fascinates me that at any given time hundreds of people are headed on the same plane from the same city to another  same city at the same time. Imagine how mind blown I was when I found myself on the same roundtrip NY-Hawaii flights with the same girl after a 12-day visit! (It’s happened to me on shorter trips too but it just seems more likely to happen on long weekends.)

And then there is everyone else flying anywhere–the Caribbean, Alaska, India, South Africa… The constant business of airports never ceases to amaze me. 

To me, airports represent adventure. My adventures when living in Europe when I hopped on planes almost every weekend. My family vacation adventures to Disney World, California, Domnician Republic, Aruba and so on. My adventure to China after I graduated college. My adventure to Mexico for spring break. And my long distance adventure with Tim. Picking each other up and dropping each other off. The smiles, tears, laughs, hellos, see you laters. 

So today, when I get to the airport I’ll (begrudgingly) buy some overpriced food, I’ll grab a seat and I’ll read another Gillian Flynn book I’ve started. And I’ll people watch — wondering where in the world and why so many others are going where they’re going…

{Happy Fourth! God Bless the USA!}

The Present is a Present

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Today makes 6 months since I’ve seen Timmy. 
It’s been nearly 3 1/2 years of long distance. 
And there are just a few weeks until he joins me here for good.

 The biggest challenge this whole journey has been enjoying the present moments rather than constantly looking forward to the future ones with him… 
So here’s to enjoying every moment til we’re together again!