Homemade Whole Wheat Turkey Tacos

B and I have both decided it is high time we took our nutrition seriously so, in addition to working out more often (providing my stupid knee cooperates), we are attempting to make healthier choices on the weekends (the wine stays though!). We both love to cook so this weekend we tried out turkey tacos with homemade whole wheat tortillas. Surprisingly, homemade tortillas are SUPER easy and yummy too! I got to B's place at 6:30pm on Friday and we were happily munching away on tacos by 7:30pm. I used this recipe for the whole wheat tortillas and this one for the turkey tacos. For breakfast one day we made oatmeal blueberry pancakes that were equally as delightful. We just substituted whole wheat flour and skipped the yogurt topping. Here's to a healthier us! :)

Grey Days

Perhaps it's the damp and dreary weather lately, but I just can't seem to get enough of grey walls. I am once again wrestling with the idea of buying a house and have started to look, albeit casually, for a little place to maybe, just maybe call my own. Home shopping, for me at least, always gets the creative juices going and sends me spiraling off into the great interior decorating unknown. I think I may have to have at least one grey room in my (hopefully near) future home. Below are a few images from around the web that particularly inspired me. I especially like the pops of vibrant red in the room below and dream of adding some rich dark woods and soft fur blankets to drape over the bed.....

(Via Windlost)

(Via Mochatini)

(Via Made by Girl)

(Via Houzz.com)

Have a lovely weekend!

Boredom is a dangerous thing

For most of my life I have had short hair. However, over the last two years I have been trying desperately to grow it out now that the texture has changed (gotta love them 20's hormones) with the support of my lovely hair dresser who refuses to cut it even when I beg her. Now that it is finally past my shoulders I am getting that darn itch to chop it all off again. You just can't beat the feeling of running your fingers through short hair in the shower...plus you save a TON of money on shampoo. I so wish I had enough courage to do Natalie Portman in V for Vendetta short but I dare not in case I am harboring a frightening mole under my locks :) Below are a few ideas in case I get the nerve to actually chop it off. What do you think?

(Bottom left via Cup of Joe)

Going going gone!

After much consideration and careful planning, this weekend B decided to shave the man beard. When I first met him he was silky smooth but quickly began his ascent to mountain man status as soon as he realized I harbor a secret love of facial hair. Instead of shaving it all off at once we decided to give The Beard the farewell it deserved and stage a photo montage of the many faces of B. Enjoy :)

The Biker....
The Redneck.....

The Frenchman....

There was one more before the biker but it is too frightening to post. I forgot to snap one of him clean shaven but will make sure to get one before The Beard returns :)

Happy Monday!

Change Gon' Come

Happy Wednesday to you all! Though I can't say it has been an especially happy week for me. I learned last Thursday that my boss for the last three years is resigning! While I am excited for him and all the opportunities the future will bring I am sad for myself and those in my office. Even with all his quirks and demanding work style he is the energy of the office and brings fun and spark with him everyday. I was his assistant for two of the years and have come to realize that you develop a friendship, trust and comfort in working so closely with someone....tracking down Christmas trees for his fam on Christmas Eve, hoofing it down to Macy's to buy him socks because he managed to forget his, helping pick out birthday presents for his wife (last minute of course).


For me this change begs the question: Where does my career go from here? The good ol' office has been my first and only experience in the professional world and, with the boss man leaving, I must admit I am feeling a little lost. How will it be working for someone new? Will our work styles mesh? Will I continue to grow in my career? I know these questions seem silly as my ultimate goal is to get into nursing school but I strive to succeed in my current position in the interim. Only God knows where it will all go from here. I pray that I have enough faith to get out of the way when He decides to take me down a new path :)

P.S. Gotta love Sam Cooke..

There been times that I thought I wouldn't last for long
Now think I'm able to carry on
It's been a long, a long time coming but I know
A change gon' come, oh yes it will

Happy Valentine's Day

May God's love and grace be with you all today!

This song is perfection :)

Birfday

Happy Friday lovelies!

Today is my birthday and I can't wait to spend it with my adorable madre and handsome gentleman caller. I started the day off with a few bday texts from my wonderful friends, an extra large cup of home brewed coffee and eucalyptus honey (honey in coffee is perfection), a call to the credit card company (there's no reason not be productive on your bday) and a blog from my bestie that made me tear up a little...okay a lot. Now I'm off to get ready for lunch and pedicures with my mama, then dinner at Todo Un Poco with B, cant wait!


Have a wonderful weekend and romantic or self spoiling Valentines Day. Whatever fits your fancy :)