It's been a while!

Hello friends!

So this cold Ohio weather is making me a psycho. 

I have finally realized why so many people wear sweatpants here, and it's because they have given up hope that it will ever be warm again, and in doing so, have given up on life. 

And there's the fact that it makes me so dang lazy. Between my job that requires me to be there no earlier than 10, my trips to the gym, and the hours of time I spend on the couch pinning things it's no wonder I'm so tired and can't be bothered to do anything else. 

So even though I am adamantly against going to the tanning bed, I am almost starting to consider it just to get a little vitamin d to cheer myself up! Which led me to another thought... Can you wear sunscreen in the tanning bed? Or am I trying too hard to justify this? I just want the benefits without the cancer okay??

This coming weekend marks two significant events! The beginning of white pants season, and our first anniversary!! It is truly crazy how quickly this year has gone by. It seems like just yesterday all the attention was on me and people were buying me things right and left... It's a good life being a bride. And it's an even better life being a wife. We've only had 3 or 4 meals that were inedible, two loads of laundry that were ruined by ink pens in pockets, and one wall that will have to be repaired after we move out. I have also been surprised by a lot of things. I didn't know when I said my vows that I would love Jason so significantly more every day of marriage. I didn't know we would be such good friends. And I didn't know how bad his feet would smell.  So barring any unforeseen tragic events, Sunday will mark the beginning of year two. :)

Other recent successes: My jeans from high school are too big. My hair has finally grown out to desired length. And my husband brings home chocolate. Often.

The end. 

Blogged.

You guys!!!!

 It has been so long since I have written a blog. Fear not, I was just storing up for the best blog ever!!! And with that, the rest of this blog will only be a disappointment. 

Is there ever an inappropriate time to say, "We've been so busy, it's just that time of the year?" Because we've been so busy. 

Jason has been working his buns off in grad school and helping his parents flip a house on the weekends!

I've been busy in bridal world, painting my fingernails, and cooking. 

So here is my most favorite Asian meal I have made in a long time:

Teriyaki Noodles and a Veggie Ginger Salad

Teriyaki Noodles:

1 pound spinach spaghetti noodles (any noodles will do, but these are yummy!)

1/2 pound snow peas, cut into matchsticks

3 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks

3 green onions - white and green parts- cut into 1/2 inch pieces

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Sauce:

1/2 cup lite soy sauce

1 teaspoon honey

1 teaspoon garlic chili paste

1 tablespoon brown sugar

Splash of lemon juice

Splash of white vinegar

(You can adjust sugar/ chili paste according to taste)

Cook pasta according to directions. Or just cook it how you would cook pasta, because who needs directions for that? In the last minute or to of cooking add snow peas and carrots. Drain and add other veggies and sauce that you have whisked together while the pasta was cooking according to directions. Stir and serve! 

Ginger Veggie Salad

2 Shredded carrots

1/2 cup Chopped broccoli

1/4 cup Sliced mushrooms

3/4 cup Mungbean sprouts

2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro

1 bunch chopped Red romaine

2 Mandarin oranges

Sprinkle of chia seeds

1/2 cup Wasabi peas

Makoto Ginger Dressing - only the best dressing you will ever ever consume. 

I think the assembly on this one is pretty self explanatory. 

Both serve 4. Both are vegan. And both are non-vegan Jason approved!!

If you are still reading, I am excited to announce that Jason and I are expecting you to freak out when you read this and tell you that we are not pregnant but have found a new church family!!

Fortunately we didn't have to look that hard and God just placed us right where we needed to be. We are both thrilled to be in great community with even greater friends. (Especially you Leticia, because I told you that Denise was my favorite. Which she is. :)

The End. 

xoxo