heather & olive

Bunwarmer.

I don't know about you, but Friday couldn't get here fast enough. Getting back into a routine with work after a holiday break is always a struggle, but for some reason this year hit me hard. I'm so wiped, and the subzero temps aren't helping. Thankfully the new digs have forced hot air as the heating system, so I've been rather toasty. And Olive definitely appreciates it--as soon as we come in from a walk she beelines to the closest vent to warm her buns.

I'm looking forward to doing a whole lot of nothing this weekend, aside from painting my kitchen cabinets (which I've been putting off for weeks--I've come to really hate painting. It's not fun).

Happy weekend!

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I will:

• drink more water
• (doable.)
• lose some lbs. 
• (it's either that or buy an entire new wardrobe, and the thought alone exhausts me.)
• drink less alcohol. 
• (eh.)
• dress up more for work (once my pants fit)
• (doable.)
• bake more, but don't indulge in the fruits of my labor.
• (see pants, above.)

Oh, heyyyyy. I didn't mean to fall off the radar completely over the past two months, but I have a legitimate excuse: I bought a house.

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I really love cooking elaborate dinners, but most weeknights, it's not in the cards. By the time I get home from work I'm starving and looking for something quick and easy to make so I can focus on the important things, like reality television.

When I did my sister trip to Chicago last year, Mer and I had a delicious brunch at Sable and I fell in love with their Ginger-Scallion Brown Fried Rice and Eggs. Although my version is slightly different, it makes for a quick, filling (and healthy) option for weeknights.

What you do (super serious directions):

• If I have them on hand, I'll cut up some sweet potatoes, drizzle them with olive oil/season with salt and pepper and roast at 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes (flipping them once halfway). 
• As they finish baking, I cook up some Trader Joe's frozen vegetable fried rice (adding some ginger) and fry an egg in some butter. 
• Once everything is hot and ready, I'll assemble the bowl and drizzle sriracha and then...dinner is served!

I really didn't mean to disappear the last couple of weeks--things have been a little crazy. Between traveling for work and a rather packed social schedule, my creative computer time has been seriously lacking.

{I also have something pretty major (may-juh) in the works--keeping a tight lid for now, but November has the potential for something huge. Are you intrigued? Good.}

So, here's what I've been up to as of late:

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• MET and I spent a lovely, rainy weekend in Kennebunkport. We enjoyed the foggy coastline and copious amounts of beverages.
• I've completely fallen off the workout train and thought that maybe setting my alarm to "self-shaming" mode would be a motivator. It didn't work.
• I had a wonderful time in upstate NY with my college friend N--it was so much fun to catch up, and her little ones are an absolute riot.
• MET and I also ventured to western Mass. for a night at the Red Lion--we were definitely the youngest people in the town (it was a leaf peepers convention of sorts) but we had a great time.
• I did a quick trip to Maine with my parents--I love it so much in the off season, and the York Reading Room is my favorite spot.  
• I FINALLY upgraded to the 6 from the 4s. Total game changer.
• Olive snuggles.
• I enjoyed the fall foliage from the comfort of my couch.