Guess what guys? I’m now back in Richmond and typing this post out in my bed in my home away from home. And in 2 weeks I will be moving to a new home away from home. I’m so excited about this! I have been dying inside from excitement for over a month now and I can’t believe it’s really going to happen – so soon!
Before I forget. There’s a song that I insist all of you download. Here’s the link. So just listen and enjoy!
My weekend has been busy busy busy! I wanted to make the most of the time I had left down in Florida. In my last post I mentioned that I met up with my mom for a lunch date. A triple date! But first let’s start with breakfast, shall we?
I woke up not knowing what I wanted to eat. Usually I’m in the mood for something, but today I was just feeling… whatever about it. So I figured, “hey, I’ll just try out another Zoe’s granola.”
- Cranberries Currants over yogurt with a sliced banana and almond butter.
If I had more thumbs, I’d be putting them up! As far as granolas go, Zoe Foods can do no wrong!
Then it was time to get ready! I steamed the kabocha and packed some other things. Then I got dressed.
- A no-fasten belt!
- Sometimes I like accessorizing with little surprises.
- And I was out the door.
Oh gosh. I was having a total off day… or maybe it was just those couple of hours. I normally have a good sense of direction, but that day I just kept getting lost. I hate when streets just cut off then start again somewhere totally different. This happens a lot in Boca. Blah! I got really frustrated and my mom decided that I should just stay where I am and she would meet up with me.
- Mom saves the day!
Despite the crazy temperatures outside we decided to bear with it and have lunch outdoors.
- Mizner Park
Mizner has this neat ice cream parlor called Sloan’s. The bathroom is transparent until you lock it. Then the windows sort of fog up! I think it makes first timers very hesitant of using the bathroom. And the decor is funky and endearing, I love it. They’ve got a few other shops, and each one is different.
- Happy we are finally sitting down for lunch.
- I just ate the kabocha from the container. I even packed some cinnamon hehe.
I tried to pack convenient foods so I opted for crackers (Dr. Krackers cherry semolina – delish!), cheese, avocado, and the star of the hour!
- My mom likes using my camera now, so she had to snap a picture while I was serving myself.
Despite us melting from the heat, we were able to enjoy our gumby selves. The hot weather kept the kabocha warm, but I think the sun was microwaving all of us that day.
- Walking by stores = Air conditioning!
After our date my mom dropped me off back at my car. Then my sense of direction came back to me and I headed to the mall. I made a couple of purchases, but I’ll share my most adored one with you guys!
- Awesome necklace!
- Detail shot.
I love this necklace! I go through phases with things. For awhile I was going through a belt phase, then a hair accessory one, and you get the picture. The phase I’m going through now is the “statement necklace” phase. I came home a very happy girl!
For dinner I wanted to make something special – to celebrate my new necklace! Just kidding! But I did make something special.
- Vibrant peppers.
- Into the pan they go!
I cooked these peppers and onion with Key Lime Honey Ginger sauce, a bit of lime juice, and some smoke sauce.
I made wraps inspired by Jess! Hers always look so delicious. Inside mine I cooked some tofu slabs that were seasoned with a mix of cayenne, white pepper, onion, garlic, and oregano. I wanted to make a sort of blackened tofu. I also whipped up a quick guacamole to go with our meal.
- Cheese, tofu, and peppers.
This meal was very delicious, if I may so myself.
After our meal we wanted to try out a new tea I found the other day.
- This was very very good!
Did you guys know that drinking very hot beverages can increase your risk of getting esophageal cancer? So wait a couple of minutes for your drink to cool down.
Last but not least. My third use for my new friend, Mr. Kabocha. Mister or Misses?
- Make this bowl last forever!
Into this bowl of creamy oats went some steamed kabocha, frozen bananas, cinnamon, coconut oil, and almond butter. This was a satisfying breakfast for sure! Not just fullness-wise, but my tastebuds can attest to that.
During my last couple of days at my parents place, I milked my time for what it was worth. So remember how I said I was going to stay in Miami after my vacation? I decided not to because I’d rather spend my last week in Florida with my parents. Next time though when it’s not my last week, I hope to stay there. Miami is so much fun! Anyway, my next post will be a recap of my -sniff sniff- final hours. Just thinking about part of it makes me want to dance. I’m even listening to a dance tune right now! But then again, I’ve always got the urge to dance.
I hope you all had an incredible weekend. Don’t let Mondays be the rain on your parade. Take care, all!
p.s. Lauren is hosting a generous giveaway! So I encourage you all to check it out and participate. You could be the winner!
p.s.s. In case you missed my vacation recap here you go:
Part 17 (Sike!)