Wow yesterday sucked.

I honestly don't even know where to begin nor am I even sure I should try as harping on the negative when a new day is upon us serves no true purpose. 

That said, I will say that the transfer application I spoke up in the previous post I interviewed for and let's just say, I wouldnt hire me based in that interview.  I was nervous and felt like it was going well which made me awkward and even more nervous.... so yeah I totally bombed and while I am trying not to be upset about it I am.  This combined with ex-boyfriend drama (again see previous posts) made for a very poor day.  By the time I got home my head was pounding and I felt like crying my eyes out.  I told the ex enough with the fighting anf that if he had anything kind and positive to say then don't say anything at all (heh... i havent heard from him since) and to sooth my soul I fired up the bread machine and got a fresh loaf of Agave Molasses Oat Bread going, which I promptly enjoyed this morning as my pre-workout breakfast. 

1 1/3 cup pure water
1/4 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
2 Tbs Agave Nectar
1/3 cup Molasses
1 cup Bob's Extra Thick Rolled Oats
3 cups Organic Pastry Flour
1 packet yeast

Place all ingredients in the order that it is listed into bread machine. Close top and program to whole wheat setting.  Kick back and relax until bread is ready!

I topped mine with homemade brazil nut butter, sliced banana, and a drizzle of agave.  So good!!

The night before last I was in the mood for BBQ so I made a batch of onion rings (baking 1/4 of the recipe in the oven cause I wanted a sample right away and setting the remainder in the dehydrator for yesterday's lunch) along with 5 Alarm Veggies (zucchini, yelllow squash, broccoli, cauliiflower).  Both the onion rings and the veggies took about 9 hours in the dehydrator.  While this might seem like a long time, keep in mind that I got everything going before bed.  I then woke and got ready for work and by the time I was ready to leave everything was done so I packed it up in my handy dandy camo lunch bag and headed out for my not so stellar day.

I meant to make extra sauce for BBQ Kale Chips but I ended up cutting too many veggies.  Guess that will be today's project (along with Mint Carob Chip Ice Cream and perhaps some fruit stuffed dessert rolls.... I still have egg roll wrappers that need to be used up but am not really in the mood for spring rolls again).   

1 cup sundried tomatoes (soaked)
1/2 cup tomatoes, seeded & chopped
1/4 cup white onion
1/3 jalapeno pepper
4 dates, soaked and pitted
2 cloves garlic
1 - 2 Tbs olive oil
2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp celery salt
1/2 tsp liquid smoke

Water, to desired consistency

Soak dates and sundried tomatoes for approximately one. Drain and place in blender along with all remaining ingredients, except water.   While blending, slowly add water until desired consistency is reached.

Anywho, it's almost 9am.  Time for me to get this day going.  I've enjoyed a lovely morning with the herd (meow!) and am feelin groovy.  First order of business is the gym (with weighted vest pictured above.  I started at 12 lbs, have it 15lbs now but it goes up to 20lbs). 

I hope you all have a fantastic day.  It's gonna be a scorcher out there so do be safe!

xo

Danielle