My lovely mom is in town for the weekend, so I’m gonna make this post short and sweet in order to spend the most time I can with her. So let’s get to it!
I’m basically just filling out the Lovely 14–Things I Love survey that I’ve seen floating around. It still counts if it’s right after Valentines Day, right? 😛
1. Valentines Candy I Love:
Gotta be honest with you, not a big fan of candy. The closest I get is fair trade, vegan dark chocolate made with natural ingredients. #sorryimnotsorry But really, I love Theo and Alter Eco’s chocolate, particularly their mint varieties.
2. Current Workout Jam I Love:
Pound the Alarm by Nicki Minaj, I Bet You Look Good on the Dance Floor by the Arctic Monkeys and Houdini by Foster the People. Yes, all completely random but they really pump me up to pump some iron or blast out some ab exercises.
3. Article of Clothing I Love:
The boyfriend-fit chambray shirt my mom got me for Valentines Day from American Eagle. We actually just stopped by there today and I love literally almost everything in the store right now. Not an issue at all…nope, except for my wallet!
4. Something Red I Love:
Microwaved raspberries on my waffles
This was my very appropriate V-Day waffle.
And my mommy (she’s a red-head, it totally counts!)
5. Month I Love:
July because it’s my birthday month, the height of summer (my fave season) and I love Independence Day! Oh, and I also like May because it kinda marks the beginning of summer for me, what with getting out of school, Memorial Day weekend and the weather warming up. Can you tell I like summer…and much warmer weather than we’ve been having?!
6. Piece of Advice I Love:
Just do you. I have a bad habit of falling into comparison traps all.the.time so reminding myself that I need to do what works for me and not worry about anyone else is vital.
7. New (or Old) Blog I Love:
Amanda’s blog is pretty much bangin’–love her more personal posts as well as her fun thoughtful ones. And Alex’s blog always keeps me second-guessing myself and my recovery in a really good and helpful way.
8. Current Reading Material I Love:
I honestly like never read books other than required readings for classes (school has ruined me haha) so I’m actually kinda liking my advertising textbooks. Nerd alert! But actually, they have really cool ad examples from a long time ago and even recently so it’s an entertaining read.
9. A Memory I Love:
The summer between my junior and senior years of HS when I went on a church mission trip to San Francisco. Not only was the work we did really humbling and eye-opening, but the city itself is really cool and I’m itching to go back.
A gorgeous city, even from afar!
10. “Chick Flick” I Love:
I’m not sure if this counts as a chick flick, but I love love LOVE The Devil Wears Prada. Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep are amazing (when are they ever not?) and the fashion story behind it is totally my thing.
11. A Special Place in the World I Love:
My hometown of Phoenix, Arizona. I was born there and lived there for the first 2 years of my life, and have only been back once for a spring break trip, so I don’t know all its ins and outs but I do know that I have a special connection to it, it’s really beautiful (I love deserts) and I want to go back someday (hopefully immediately post-college) to live and work. I know the summers are brutal (hey, I was born there in the middle of summer!) but I think it would be worth putting up with to live there amongst the cacti.
You can’t tell me this doesn’t look beautiful.
12. Beauty Product I Love:
Bath and Body Works white citrus scented body lotion. The smell reminds me of summer, just what this summer-lovin’ girl needs right about now!
13. Nifty Website I Love:
Not exactly a site, but these hilarious and so-true Shit Vegans Say videos were found on the SFWeekly website…another reason to love San Fran!
14. A Beautiful Blog Post I Love:
Gah so many! Really, I just love all your blogs #cheesybuttrue
Answer any of the above…and enjoy your weekend!
almostveggirlie 
You don’t LIKE cereal,or you’re scared of candy too much? 😉
However,my favorite month is December cause it’s always so exciting with Christmas and everything! 😀
Well haha kinda both, but my tastebuds have matured and now I can’t really stomach all that sweet stuff!
I swear, Nicki will always be a great workout jam. She has some addicting music
For sure, I pretty much can workout to all her songs, the beat is just perfect.
The white citrus line from Bath and Body Works is my absolute favorite! I also love your choice in workout music. And what a good idea to microwave raspberries…how have I never thought of that?? Have a great time with your mom 🙂
Thanks! The microwaved raspberries are really good, they almost remind me of a warm jam which is perfect for cold mornings!
I agree. That raspberry waffle is very appropriate for V-Day 🙂
We went to Phoenix when I was really young, but I actually liked that desert vibe even though it was extremely hot. I also love New Mexico!
Can you believe I’ve never been to New Mexico?! It’s only like a 6 hour drive from where I live and I like how it’s really desert-y and scenic.
I haven’t been to AE in forever, but I guess when I wear mostly workout clothes, pajamas, and whatever I want working from home, I don’t really have much incentive to shop, honestly. I do love their store and especially their jeans, though. Hope you had a fun Valentine’s day.
They do have some great jeans! I especially love their colored and patterned jeggings, and they’re a lot more comfortable than other brands.
Microwave raspberries? I will have to try this! I’m not a huge fan of candy other than chocolate, and then it has to be dark chocolate.
I completely agree, only dark chocolate for me!
I’m not a candy fan either it makes me feel so sick :S Anything too sugary does
And my bday is in July too 🙂 23rd
Wow, we’re almost birthday twinsies–mine’s the 27th!
Awwr!! Thanks for the shoutout, girlie! Totally made me smile. And Devil Wears Prada definitely counts as a chick flick – it’s one of my favorites too! Love how you said your momma is one of your favorite red things. My mom has red hair too, and I wish I had thought to mention her instead of ed gummy bears and ketchup 😉
Aww no problem girl, your blog will always be one of my favorites, you always have the best posts!
Pound the Alarm is a great workout jam! I’ve been working out to electronic music lately and high intensity hip hop songs like that one.
I love those high intensity songs too, they really just pump me up!