Hello! It is Friday!!!!! For the love of GOD, why did it take so long to get here?! Sorry for my absence last night, I have been feeling crappy! I am hoping it is just really bad allergies because I heard the pollen count has been astronomical the past few days.
Lunch yesterday was a “kitchen sink salad”. I made a salad out of all the stuff in my fridge that was on it ways out or I only had a little left of. It was a pretty awesome combo:
- Spring Mix
- Red bell peppers
- Tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Brown rice
- Black beans
- Feta
- Guacamole
Good use of leftovers and delicious- win win!!! By the way- I have gotten asked why I leave the skin on my cucumbers. The answer is, I like the taste and that is where the majority of the fiber is in the cucumber.
After eating lunch I ventured out into downtown to by some allergy medicine. It was HOT, HOT outside! A random guy yelled to me, “Your sunglasses are bigger than your face!” as I walked by on the way to CVS. Gotta love downtown Boston! Yes, random guy, they are. That is how I roll!
Upon arriving home from work yesterday, I put in shorts and a tank top and crawled into my bed where I drifted in and out of sleep for about 3 hours.
Around 8pm, I got out of bed to go get sushi take out. It was so hot and I was not in the mood to make anything so sushi seemed like the best option. While driving to pick it up, my drivers side windshield wiper broke!! FANTASTIC!!! So there I am, on the side of the road in a freaking downpour in booty shorts and and tank top (I had not planned on getting out of the car- the restaurant has curb side pickup) trying to fix my wiper! As I was leaving the house I actually thought to myself, “I should really put on real clothes. What if something happens or I get pulled over?” But, of course I went against my better judgement and didn’t. The wiper was a lost cause, I was soaked and had to drive with neck stretched over to the passenger side because I could kind of see out of that side of the windshield. I am obviously able to laugh now- at the time not so funny. AT ALL!
Here is the sushi I risked my life and embarrassed myself in front of other motorists for:
Seaweed salad (my fav), 1/2 of a veggie roll, and 1/2 of a a Bruins roll (because I am a nerd) both rolls made with brown rice instead of white. I apologize for the bad photography. I was soaked and annoyed and didn’t really care.
After sushi I was in bed at 9pm. I slept 10 hours and still woke up feeling not so great. Although, as the day goes of I do feel a little better. Maybe it is allergies and the meds are helping?! I hope so!
Breakfast was simple. When I am not feeling well, I like simple eats. Kashi Go Lean Crunch, fat free milk and fresh blueberries with coffee.
Today’s Outfit:
- Tan and white printed cropped pants (J Crew)
- Olive silk ruffle tank (Target)
- Gold sparkly flats (Tj Maxx)
I realized that I refuse to let the ridiculous situations (like last night) that occur often in my life get me down. Seriously, I would say once a week something happens that causes me to think, “Only you, Al. Only you.” But that is what makes me interesting! In honor of that realization, here are some things I refuse to do:
1. I refuse to look back and not laugh at crazy things that happen to me!
Like my friend Colin and I getting attacked and bitten by red ants while getting photo’s taken after bestie May’s wedding ceremony.
2. I refuse to throw out my very first heat sheet I ever earned!
And boy did I earn that thing!
3. I refuse to grow up, even though I am 28 years old.
4. I refuse to not leave a tip even if service is bad.
5. I refuse to give up on dream to be able to do pull-ups like it is nothing.
6. I refuse to let my friends push through a difficult time alone when I can be there for them.
(running miles 14-20 of my friend Ashley’s marathon with her)
7. I refuse to EVER, EVER, EVER have visible panty lines, that is why thongs were invented, people!
8. I refuse to apologize for thinking I am capable, strong, smart, hilarious and gorgeous.
Because, honestly, how could I not love this girl! I am pretty amazing!
9. I refuse to let mean blog comments or e-mails get under my skin. Take that, energy vampires!!!
10. I refuse to let Kanye ruin any more of my special moments!
What are some things you refuse to do?
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This is too perfect! Love your style, love of life and art of being you!
love no 10!
Cutest blog ever!
Bahahahahah, this is totally what I needed in the middle of a crummy afternoon. I leave the skin on my cucumbers too — for both of the same reasons stated, but MOSTLY just because I am too lazy to peel them
And Ali, I am SERIOUSLY hoping that VPL picture is NOT you, and is just a stock photo. You have me majorly concerned here…
God no!!! That is not me. Never!
Bahahah, this post is ballerrrrr. My bf calls my glasses ladybug glasses hehehe, because they are soo bigg!
hahaha that last one is awesome! Oscar’s face is priceless!!
osc is pissed cuz kanye is trying to steal his spot light
Hahahahaha. This was exactly what I needed. Gah, VPLs are the worst and Kanye is just plain rude! Thanks for the mid-afternoon giggle!
What a FABULOUS post – such great energy and strength! Keep on refusing these things – love it! And the ants? OMG!!
I refuse to change my views for other people – and refuse to stop saying what’s on my mind! First of all, I’d go bonkers if I did, but it would also change *me* and that ain’t cool
Hooooolllld on. Who takes the skin off their cucumbers?? Is that normal? I’ve never heard of anyone doing that before.
And you, dear, are a FABULOUS person, solely for Thing I Refuse To Do #4. I waited tables for a year and a half, and while I loved the restaurant and my job, I despised people who were under the extraordinarily false impression that my tip was just a nice added bonus. FALSO. Also, no matter what you thought about the quality of my service, you don’t have any idea how hard I’m working. I’m on my feet for 8 straight hours. I’m taking orders, bussing tables, washing dishes, running the cash register, and helping with minor food prep all at the same time. You know why I tell you to be careful because your plate is hot? Because it was just searing my hands as I carried it out from the kitchen. I now leave ridiculous tips just about anywhere I go since I’ve been a waitress before.
Found your blog via Laura at Pretty Little Words, btw, and I’m glad I did!
I love those pants!! The whole outfit is super cute!!!
Um and those angry commenters are probably the same person wearing those booty pants with grandma panties!!
This was a fun post, Ali. I can just imagine you out in the rain trying to get the windshield wipers working. How awful.
Great list of “I refuse” statements. I really don’t understand mean blog comments. They do no good. Love that b/w photo of you!
I love the bruins roll, yes go Bruins!!!!!
I just bought the same Kashi cereal
Cute post! I really like this idea…maybe I’ll write my own list some time.
And amen on leaving good tips! I can’t believe how many people I have educated on this. Both my mom and a good friend have been waitresses, and have taught me well that good tips are a must do. They also taught me that the right thing to do if there is bad service is to ask to talk with the manager. Servers do not often have the power to change many of the situations they’re criticized for, so stiffing them on a tip doesn’t help change the situation. Giving your thoughts to the manager really can help!
Great post – you are awesome and your confidence is inspiring!
Even minus one wiper in the middle of a downpour, you were still driving better than most people in this city!!!
Ali, this post was too funny! About the sunglasses… I don’t understand how people have the balls to say something to someone as their walking by them, no matter what their wearing. I mean, sure, we all might think to ourselves, “Whoa, now what she was wearing was a little crazy” but to actually say something to someone on the street is out of control. These people obviously have nothing better to do.
Also, I laughed about the pull-ups because being able to just bust out a pull up or two is currently on my girlfriends bucket-list! LOL.
I LOVE SEAWEED SALAD!!!! I want some now!
I refuse to wear regular underwear with spandex pants for sure….those panty lines are awful!