Today's Breakfast

Ever just "whipped something up" in the kitchen randomly and impressed yourself?

This morning I was deciding what to eat for breakfast, I decided I would make a smoothie....but what kind? After looking in my freezer 3 times and my fridge I came up with a delicious and healthy smoothie...a Peach Ginger smoothie. I'm sure someone has already invented it, but hey I'll will take credit. Here is my recipe below...

Frozen peach slices (about a handful)

Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt (about 2 big spoonfuls)

Minced Ginger (a teaspoon)

5 Ice Cubes

Vanilla Silk Almond Milk

I am a big fan of ginger, if you are too then you will definitely love this recipe! Enjoy :)

Feeling like a Single Woman

If you are confused by the title, no I am not single...

But this week I'm rather feeling like a single woman. See Guillermo is in Los Angeles all week for work and all I have been doing is working, going to the gym, eating girl foods (aka vegetables and dark chocolate), and catching up on my girl shows. It has been awhile since my single woman days, but I believe this is what I use to do (besides taking to boys).

Hey I'm not a loser, I do have friends, but it is the work week after all so that means bedtime at 10pm...

Sometimes people ask me, "don't you miss being single?" Yes, I use to miss being single, when I wasn't dating Guillermo. I think if you are with the right guy and happy,  then you don't miss being single. But I've never been the girl who spends all of her time with a boyfriend, I like my space and my friends.

Some people think every relationship is the same, but there are a million different types. I believe long distance works for some people (seen it and believe it) but not for me. I believe some couples can work together, but I sure couldn't. I believe you can make any relationship work as long as you both want it to work, and that is that.

If you find that perfect balance with that perfect person...then well it's just perfect. 

People in South Florida

If you have ever been to South Florida, or to visit me, then you probably already know what people are like here. The people here are so.....rude!

In the South (the real South), people talk to you while you are pumping your gas. The only people that talk to me here while I'm pumping my gas are people asking me for money.

 When you are shopping in the South or getting a coffee at Starbucks, you usually have a conversation with the cashier...in South Florida it is more like "next"...seriously people need some manners here. And don't even get me started on the drivers....

When people actually DO talk to me, they always ask where I'm from hey it's not obvious I'm a Floridan? 


And when I say to someone "Hey, how are you?" they just stare at me in shock. I just wanna say "Didn't your momma ever teach ya some manners?"

Miami is way worse than Fort Lauderdale. Not sure if its the language barrier, a big city thing, or just the culture.

I may be exaggerating a bit, but that is how it seemed when I first moved to FL. Now, after 8 months of living here, I know where the locals go and actually have conversations with strangers. I am finally adapting to my new city...but I don't go many places alone.

And apparently I have a southern accent? I am so use to people telling me I sound like a valley girl and now people are telling me I definitely have a southern accent...shocking.

Weekend Recap

How was your weekend?

This past weekend was gorgeous in South Florida, except I did not get my tan on. I spent my Friday night hanging out with new friends, and my Saturday and Sunday with Guillermo's family. 

I watched enough soccer to last me for the next year. My boyfriend is a huge soccer fan, or any sport for that matter. I, however, do not enjoy soccer, I do enjoy basketball though (GO HEAT!).

On Sunday, to celebrate Father's Day. Guillermo's Mom took over my kitchen and made a delicious Peruvian meal. Then we drove to South Beach, got drinks, and walked around. 

South Beach is always interesting, from the guy puking in the trash can, the not so fit girl in the thong bikini, to the abundance of cultures...it is perfect for people watching. Entertainment there never fails.

Is it just me or are the weeks just flying by? June is almost over...I just can't keep up. 

Currently Reading

Girls...we have come very far since the 60s...

I love Mad Men and Don Draper isn't too bad either ;)

Not only do I love the story line of the show Mad Men, but I love the creative and advertising side as well, mainly because it's a little like my job. Dealing with clients and figuring out ways to advertise their products and services better than their competitors...yeah basically like my job except my boss isn't Don Draper and we don't chain smoke. Oh and we use technology...

I think being a women is hard now, pshh a lot of men would be slapped if I lived in the 60s. Until I started watching the show Mad Men, I didn't realize how bad women were treated in a professional environment, when the world was "a modern world." 

I am currently reading the book Mad Women, it is written by Jane Maas who actually worked on Madison Avenue in the 60s. It is basically like the show Mad Men, but a women's version. This book is a great read and historic as well. It will give you a great idea on how women were treated during that time.

 I can't imagine a world where women aren't aloud to own a company, become doctors, and sexual harassment didn't exist. Or where men expect their wives to clean up everything after them. Seriously? Don't worry I'm not going to go all women's rights on you but unfortunately, some men are still sexist and on average, women make less money. But hey that's  the way it is, but at least men and women are treated waaay more equal than they use to be.

I absolutely hate when guys joke and say  "just go make me a sandwich"...say that to me and you are dead. My boyfriend knows way better than to say that to me, one because he knows I can make something better than a sandwich, two he knows he can make his own sandwich, and three is a smart one. 

Girls Weekend

Geez is it already Thursday? Have been slacking on my blog...I know i know...

This past weekend I flew off to South Carolina for a girls weekend. My friend, Catherine, has a family beach house in Pawley's Island. It was 4 girls...but you would think it was 20 with the amount of makeup, clothes and shoes we brought!

 It was a relaxing weekend and we spent every day on the beach. It was just what I needed, I had been missing the South...

nice people, southern accents, the food...etc

Also, I missed spending time quality time with my girlfriends.We visited Georgetown and Myrtle Beach as well, and I totally look advantage of the amazing seafood and my favorite...fried pickles!

2 of my friends are moving out of the country, so it was rather a sad goodbye...but we had a fabulous time reminiscing our college days and seeing how far we have come over the past 8 months....yes you would be surprised how much we have all changed and grown up.

Love these girls :)