A few days late...
But this week's list: recipes I need to make!
Here's mine (mostly all found from pinterest).
Monday, January 16, 2012
in a couple of of weeks.......
I will be skiing. Although,there is a slight chance I won't quite look as graceful/awesome as in the photo above.... I'll probably look more like this:
But I'm okay with that.
As long as I don't run into any ditches or trees this time. (Yea...that happened).
-k
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
recipe//apple glazed chicken
I found an awesome recipe online and decided to make my own version of it. Surprisingly, it turned out amazing. Therefore, I'm sharing. Enjoy!
Apple Glazed Chicken:
Ingredients:
-2 cups apple juice
-1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
-1/3 tbsp nutmeg
- 1/3 tbsp cloves (optional for extra flavor)
-2/3 cup maple syrup
-1 apple, sliced
-2/3 pieces of chicken
-pecans (optional)
Recipe:
1. Bring apple juice to a boil, adding in spices, maple syrup, and apple slices. You may also add pecans now if youre going to use them.
2. Pre-heat oven to 375.
3. Keep at a medium-high heat for about 10 minutes.
4. Put chicken at the bottom of a oven-safe bowl.
5. Once apple juice mixture is finished, add it to the chicken. Make sure chicken is well covered.
6. Bake for 30 minutes, or until chicken is done.
Ready to eat!
Hope you like it as much as we did!
-kellie
Apple Glazed Chicken:
Ingredients:
-2 cups apple juice
-1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
-1/3 tbsp nutmeg
- 1/3 tbsp cloves (optional for extra flavor)
-2/3 cup maple syrup
-1 apple, sliced
-2/3 pieces of chicken
-pecans (optional)
Recipe:
1. Bring apple juice to a boil, adding in spices, maple syrup, and apple slices. You may also add pecans now if youre going to use them.
2. Pre-heat oven to 375.
3. Keep at a medium-high heat for about 10 minutes.
4. Put chicken at the bottom of a oven-safe bowl.
5. Once apple juice mixture is finished, add it to the chicken. Make sure chicken is well covered.
6. Bake for 30 minutes, or until chicken is done.
Ready to eat!
Hope you like it as much as we did!
-kellie
Monday, January 9, 2012
2012// goal 2
Goal 2 was written simply: document the year. To some this might seem a little too vague and in need of explanation. For me, it's the perfect summary. I usually hate vague, but for my goals this year, I felt it fit perfectly. This way, I can break it down in numerous ways.
So document the year..... I've already started in tons of ways.
1. a minibook.
After always seeing the cute minis on one of my favorite blogs, I decided that this year, I would try my own version (again). I had tried before in numerous ways (sketch a day, picture a day, journal entry a day) and none of them stuck. But Elise seemed to have a different approach. Don't do it every day, but document the large things, the good things. So I sat down and created a mini in which to document the big things.
2. journaling.
I use to journal like it was my job. Perhaps, it's because it was back in high school before I got a job... But nonetheless, I loved it. I know that it's a big commitment, but I am going to try journaling everyday for an entire year. They won't necessarily be large entries, but it will be something for me to look back on. And the best part is it will between myself and the pages only. So I cna be completely open.
3. 365 project.
I feel like this was more of a fad a couple of years ago. And I did try to do it then, but it was before I had a digital camera and before I had an iphone....both of which make this project a lot easier. (A lot of these photos are on instagram, so feel free to follow me to see the pics I'm making.... username: kelzify).
4. I even signed up for a journaling all year (52 ideas) class (which most of you have probably heard of).
Since I want to journal more and I have created the cute little (or not so little) mini, I decided that this little journal class would not only be fun, but a good way to broaden my journaling abilities. Plus, who doesn't get stuck and need some inspiration? I'm really excited to start and then add the pretty pages to my 2012 minibook!!
-kellie
So document the year..... I've already started in tons of ways.
1. a minibook.
After always seeing the cute minis on one of my favorite blogs, I decided that this year, I would try my own version (again). I had tried before in numerous ways (sketch a day, picture a day, journal entry a day) and none of them stuck. But Elise seemed to have a different approach. Don't do it every day, but document the large things, the good things. So I sat down and created a mini in which to document the big things.
2. journaling.
I use to journal like it was my job. Perhaps, it's because it was back in high school before I got a job... But nonetheless, I loved it. I know that it's a big commitment, but I am going to try journaling everyday for an entire year. They won't necessarily be large entries, but it will be something for me to look back on. And the best part is it will between myself and the pages only. So I cna be completely open.
3. 365 project.
I feel like this was more of a fad a couple of years ago. And I did try to do it then, but it was before I had a digital camera and before I had an iphone....both of which make this project a lot easier. (A lot of these photos are on instagram, so feel free to follow me to see the pics I'm making.... username: kelzify).
4. I even signed up for a journaling all year (52 ideas) class (which most of you have probably heard of).
Since I want to journal more and I have created the cute little (or not so little) mini, I decided that this little journal class would not only be fun, but a good way to broaden my journaling abilities. Plus, who doesn't get stuck and need some inspiration? I'm really excited to start and then add the pretty pages to my 2012 minibook!!
-kellie
Committed
This year, one of my many goals was to read at least 15 books. The first book to add to that list, is Committed. Last year, I read Eat, Pray, Love (same author) which I totally fell in love with. The same friend that lent me that book also let me borrow this one, so I happily set forth in doing so.
Now here's the truth (my truth) about the book.....Perhaps I had grand expectations for it since the first was so good (and I therefore assumed the follow up would be close if not better), but my expectations fell flat. Although I did get some good lessons and laughs from this book, it won't exactly go down as one of my favorites.
However, here are some awesome parts of the book that I did enjoy. And don't worry- no spoilers.....
1. The name. My sister and I had a good laugh over this. Perhaps Elizabeth Gilbert meant to do this (if you read this book, or even the summary, you'll know that she's not the fondest of the insutuion). However, my sister and I did enjoy the play on words.
2. Some of her facts and quotes were awesome. My favorite: "Plant an expectation, reap a dissapointment". Not to say you should never have expectations, but rather you should be careful what they are. Afterall, people are people, not our Savior, not our end-all-be-alls.
I agree.
And after looking up some photos, I stumbled upon this.....
Elizabeth Gilbert and her hubby, themselves.
Too cute.
Has anyone else read this book? If so, I'd honestly love to hear your opinion!
xoxoxo
kel
Sunday, January 8, 2012
52 lists in 52 weeks// week 32
I'll just go ahead and say it...I use to have a huge problem with being alone. Sometimes I still dislike it, but since I've grown up (some) and I spend so much of my time surrounded by people, I thoroughly enjoy my alone time now. But it wasn't always like that.
When I think about it now, it's silly. There are so many things that we have to do alone....like go to the bathroom, go to the doctor, surgery, sometimes shopping, sleeping, sometimes driving, etc. So why is it that it seems so daunting to some (including past me)?
Instead of trying to dissect this, because that's probably something way too involved and would probably make anyone who reads this blog (including myself) want to stop (again, including myself). So instead, I decided to take another approach. Why not make a positive list of fun things that include being by yourself?? Besides being more optimistic, this (I think, at least) be a fun way to make a list to carry out. Things to do all by myself. A list that I need to keep close and remember to do every once and awhile to keep myself refreshed and happy.
List 32: Fun things to do by yourself.
ride your bike
take yourself to lunch
craft
read
go to the gym
go to the bookstore or library and find something new
go for a walk
color
go out for coffee and people watch
shop (window or actual)
cook a new meal
watch a movie (either out or at home in your pjs)
go out for a drink
color
paint
go to the park (hang out, play a game solo, people watch, feed the birds, climb a tree...)
go on a drive and get lost
And watch this video, because it's amazing and you'll be glad you did.
Your turn. Can't wait to see everyone else's lists!
Link up here.
xo
kellie
When I think about it now, it's silly. There are so many things that we have to do alone....like go to the bathroom, go to the doctor, surgery, sometimes shopping, sleeping, sometimes driving, etc. So why is it that it seems so daunting to some (including past me)?
Instead of trying to dissect this, because that's probably something way too involved and would probably make anyone who reads this blog (including myself) want to stop (again, including myself). So instead, I decided to take another approach. Why not make a positive list of fun things that include being by yourself?? Besides being more optimistic, this (I think, at least) be a fun way to make a list to carry out. Things to do all by myself. A list that I need to keep close and remember to do every once and awhile to keep myself refreshed and happy.
List 32: Fun things to do by yourself.
ride your bike
take yourself to lunch
craft
read
go to the gym
go to the bookstore or library and find something new
go for a walk
color
go out for coffee and people watch
shop (window or actual)
cook a new meal
watch a movie (either out or at home in your pjs)
go out for a drink
color
paint
go to the park (hang out, play a game solo, people watch, feed the birds, climb a tree...)
go on a drive and get lost
And watch this video, because it's amazing and you'll be glad you did.
Your turn. Can't wait to see everyone else's lists!
Link up here.
xo
kellie
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Monday, January 2, 2012
52 lists in 52 weeks// week 31
Happy New Year all!!
I can't believe it's 2012. I actually had put together goals (yea, cause apparently 1 resolution isn't enough for me) awhile ago, but my internet had other plans. Anyway... here are my resolutions, the first list of 2012 and list 31 in the series.
What are your resolutions?!?
Link up here (EDITED!)
xoxo
kellie
I can't believe it's 2012. I actually had put together goals (yea, cause apparently 1 resolution isn't enough for me) awhile ago, but my internet had other plans. Anyway... here are my resolutions, the first list of 2012 and list 31 in the series.
What are your resolutions?!?
Link up here (EDITED!)
xoxo
kellie
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