Life and the Art of Doing Nothing

After about six week of complete madness, it was time for a break from the world. During the last few weeks I have helped put on a music festival, business expo, statewide professionals summit, charity breakfast and captained a women's tennis team. And let me say, don't underestimate the energy required to schedule 12 tennis matches around 14 women's lifestyles. Herding cats (and attitudes) is exhausting. My DVR was feeling beyond neglected and having to choose which shows to delete when it was full was like my very own Sophie's Choice.

After the last major event, I kept thinking that things would just magically get really slow and I could take a breath. I was wrong. Now I know that a lot of that is my own fault for over committing and having a hard time saying no when something extra fun pops up. It's hard to turn down a glass of wine with friends or bunko (aka drunko). I heart wine. Anyway, I digress. The point is, this past week I hit my wall. I was forgetting things, making mistakes and nearly had two major car accidents. Oh, and I did actually roll into a cute little guy at a red light because I was distracted reading a sign. Genius. Could have been a love connection had he not been 12.

So this weekend I committed to nothing, warned everyone not to even approach me on going out, and I made up with my DVR. Our relationship is back on track and we can record new shows again. Phew. Talk about a stress reliever. Don't worry "Nurse Jackie," you will be recorded!

I have to say, I feel rejuvenated and relaxed. I would encourage everyone to try and take a weekend off. Don't guilt yourself into chores or going somewhere. Sometimes it only even takes a day of removing yourself from the world, sometimes more. After a day and a half, I even did a little design work. ONLY because I wanted to. Cleaning, however, was off the table. Maybe this next week will go accident free. No whammies.

Now, please excuse me as I have a date with a magazine and the pool.

Breakfast of Champions

I am the queen of running late in the mornings. It's the only time I feel that being late is acceptable because honestly, mornings are the worst. So, I found this recipe on the Skinny Ms. Pinterest page and tweaked it just a tad for my own tastes. It's healthy, and delicious! The best part is that it's all protein, so it sticks with me until lunch.

I love this so much, that I had to share. It takes two seconds to throw together and I can reheat it at work. Yes, I eat at work because it would require me to get up 10 minutes earlier to eat breakfast at home. Sleep is far too valuable.

Egg, Spinach & Feta Cups
Serves 4

1 whole egg
8 egg whites (I normally use the carton egg whites for convenience)
1/4 cup reduced fat feta
2 cups fresh baby spinach, torn in pieces
Kosher salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

Use non-stick spray inside 4 ramekins. Layer the spinach on the bottom of each. Beat together all other ingredients. Pour into ramekins and bake at 350 degrees for about 20-22 minutes.
*They will puff up while baking and then deflate a little after.

89 calories per serving and low carb! Can't beat it!

Enjoy!!!!

Letting Things Go

This will be my one deep thought post for the year.

Over time I've learned, and relearned, that there are people in your life worth keeping around and people who are just dragging you down. I saw this quote the other day and it made me think of what I've gone through the past few months. I had to let some friends and exes go completely in order to make myself happy and move on. I had to stop and remind myself that friends don't make you cry, they care about your feelings, and they treat you as you would treat them. Same for for a significant other or an ex in your life. Unfortunately, all too often this is not the case in life. I still struggle some over this, but when I stop and realize how many more good times I am having, it makes it a little easier to let go.

It can be liberating to keep people in your life that bring you joy and reliability. Always looking for the good times, but there for each other when the bad times inevitably come.

I got off the roller coaster and haven't regretted it one day. Doesn't mean it's always been easy, but definitely worth it.