This is ringing true today...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!!!!

I am 28! My 20s are almost gone... I better live it up until they are gone forever.




I always feel a little awkward when people sing to me! All the attention is on me and I turn BRIGHT red. Luckily, it's a short song =)




I like this reminder...I always feel a little uneasy about another birthday (getting older is a little depressing sometimes). However, I like this quote because getting older is a blessing. We get to learn and grow and gain experiences that would not happen if we did not age. So, here's to another year full of many adventures =)

Isn't this the Truth!

This is for anyone who puts headphones in your pocket (or purse/bag)...I am sure you can all relate!

AMAZING Cauliflower Pizza!

Here's just the crust and it is DELISH! I am in love with this pizza =)





The final product looks too good to eat, but I definitely scarfed it down. Here's the recipe:

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked, riced cauliflower
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp crushed garlic
1/2 tsp garlic salt
olive oil (optional)

pizza sauce, shredded cheese and your choice of toppings*

Directions:

To "Rice" the Cauliflower:
Take 1 large head of fresh cauliflower, remove stems and leaves, and chop the florets into chunks. Add to food processor and pulse until it looks like grain. Do not over-do pulse or you will puree it. (If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the whole head with a cheese grater). Place the riced cauliflower into a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 8 minutes. There is no need to add water, as the natural moisture in the cauliflower is enough to cook itself.

One large head should produce approximately 3 cups of riced cauliflower. The remainder can be used to make additional pizza crusts immediately, or can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.

To Make the Pizza Crust:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup cauliflower, egg and mozzarella. Add oregano, crushed garlic and garlic salt, stir. Transfer to the cookie sheet, and using your hands, pat out into a 9" round. Optional: Brush olive oil over top of mixture to help with browning.

Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes.

Remove from oven. To the crust, add sauce, toppings and cheese. Place under a broiler at high heat just until cheese is melted (approximately 3-4 minutes).

Enjoy!

*Note that toppings need to be precooked since you are only broiling for a few minutes.

Facebook Fast

So, I have come to the conclusion that I am slowly giving up on Facebook. I will keep my profile, but I am tired of feeling like I have to check FB all the time. I KNOW I have other important things to do with my time. My goal is to just check it once a week. Seriously, I do not need to check FB every day... no one's life is that important that I need to follow it on FB (sorry sisters, but it's true). Call me or email me the deets of your life.

I was also reading an article about how FB makes people depressed. I can agree to that. I have had moments when I am looking through my friends and I see their amazing life and wish mine was that amazing. With these thoughts, I tend to start heading down the path of depression. "Comparison is the death of contentment" and I don't need to compare my life with others.

Moral of this story is I am going to focus my efforts on more positive activities, rather than hang out on FB.

I LOVE the Gym!

I am not sure if it is because I have grown up lifting weights (started in high school) or the fact that I have been active all my life, but I absolutely love going to the gym. My number one reason why:

--We are all there to accomplish the same goal- GET HEALTHY!

Yes, some people might be more vain than others. And yes, there are women that look this:


I get a little self- conscious and start doubting myself.

However, I quickly remind myself why we are all here: To maintain a healthy body. I look around and I see people sweating, making silly faces as they lift, and some are doing obscene moves. Yet, it all brings a smile to my face because we are all taking part in an effort to stay healthy. Gyms are not for everyone- but they sure do make me happy.

I am super grateful this Holiday Season