Updating from the past.... what week?! it's been that long?!

So I have been super busy this week! With working my nanny job than heading to the gym after work pretty much everyday the last thing I wanted to do was sit in front of the computer writing about how busy I am and tired (don't get me wrong, I'm so the love to be on the go girl ;P) But here I am to update you a bit about my marvelously busy week. :)

So Sunday was the Portland Shamrock 5k run. OMG it was sooo much fun! My hip was in a lot of pain but I made it through it with my wonderful bf right there. (ok maybe he was ahead of me but I chalk that up to his loooong legs) No but I was so incredibly proud of him. He is not a big running fan, even though he's totally built for it but he wanted to run with me and support me which is a first in any relationship I have ever had, Im super lucky to have him :) Afterwards they were offering free beer and salmon clam chowder.... ummm uhhh ewww! After running a 5k there is no way I'd choose to fuel my body with that crap! So we headed over to Laughing Planet.



Yummmm... LP :)

So the rest of my week consisted of work, and working out! Not too eventful. Except on Monday I had made some cookies and brought lunch to Mr.Luvuh (the bf) at work. I had made some extra for one of his co workers who said they were the best cookies he's ever had... I think he also stated something about if he had to have a last meal my oatmeal raisin cookies would be apart of that ;) He's a smart guy buttering me up like that because it just makes me want to bake even more vegan goodies to bring to his co workers :)



Like maybe my margarita cupcakes or ice cream sundae ones :)

I'm going to start updating more often and start posting pics of my awesomeo meals and days and such. I just feel silly sometimes taking pictures of my meals if were out and about... last time I tried that Mr.Luvuh and the friends gave me funny looks, but that's all part of being a vegan yogini food blogger!

Hope you all have a wonderful day!
Love&Peace!
-Gabby

Just One of those days?

As I was sitting here, I'd say about an hour ago... eyes sore from crying munching on my comfort food of gluten free vegan banana bread (homemade and amazing might I say) topped with my favorite Dark chocolate peanut butter contemplating a nice big glass of red wine, and getting ready to write a probably very short blog entry about how this just was one of those not so great days.... you know, one of those days. But alas I received an awesome phone call from an amazing (extra emphasis on amazing) friend of mine that brightened my day.

Today I really learned that everything happens for a reason, maybe at the time it really hurts, and we don't know why it's happening but yes indeed when one door closes many many others have the opportunity to open. So I leave you with that sorry to make it so short but a glass of wine, and a comphy couch have my name ALL over it,ouhh And a much needed cuddled bf.


“Everything happens for a reason. Every action has a reaction. Always remember that whats meant to be will always find a way to come about.”

Love&Peace
Gabby

Goals, Dreams, and aspirations for the wonderful year of 2010

So I have written my own personal list when the new year came around of my goals for 2010, but I thought I would share some of the most important ones I had written down and how it's going.

- Run a half marathon (will be done in June wootz!)

- Run a marathon (In October ;P)
Mind you I have never really been a runner per say but have always wanted to, thought this would be fun and a great way challenge my body in a new way, although I haven't done too much training but that I'm planning on getting right on top of when I kick this stupid cold I have right now!

- Work on better eating habits
I use to struggle and continue to try and heal from an eating disorder so through yoga, meditation, and healthy vegan eating, I'm working on this every single day.

- Love myself!
I am who I am and that's all I'm ever going to be so take it or leave it!!

- Strut my hawt bod in a bikini this summer and be comfortable doing it!
No matter how tiny I was I never ever felt good about being in a bikini but I want to this year, and it's not how I look in one that matters it's how I feel that matters, and I'll be damned if I dont feel like a million bucks wearing a cute Victorias Secret two piece with 5 inch heels... ok money prob wont allow for that but at least a cute one from wet seal or forever 21 will do just fine ;)

- Cut out icky artificial flavors! (and High fructose corn syrup yuck!)
"Hello, my name is Gabby".... "Hello Gabby".... "And I am addicted to Diet Coke" Yes I am addicted to this aspartame carbonated crack, and still am trying to kick this habit. It will happen mark my words! This also goes for added sweet n low in my coffee and tea (my good friend would kick mah butt if she knew I was still using it!)

- Just let things go!
Something I'm really learning from my deepening meditation practice. If someone says something in a certain way, if someone says something without thinking (mostly guys do this...) Don't over analyze it. It's really caused a lot of mental anguish and I'm done with that.

- Cook a new dish every week
It's probably been more like every other week :P

- Teach yoga
Done and Done!! wha what!!

- Read more Chuck Pahlanuk books...
An amazing author who wrote Fight Club, Choke, Rant, and many others who I just recently learned lives right here in the Portland area!

- More organic fruits and veggies... :)

These are just a few of my goals for the year. I didn't want to put unrealistic goals, I also wanted to make sure this year would be full of positive thoughts, love, self realization, and self acceptance. This year I want to be healthy in mind body and spirit. I want to be the best I can be not only for myself but for the man I love with all my heart, the friends I love and don't know what I'd do without. All of which I consider my family.

So with that I leave you a quote I try to live by

"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment."
-Buddha

Love&Peace!
Gabby

Thought this was funny.... For my geek boyfriend <3 now he'll understand meditation!