Fish Food

Holy Moses.  So much has been going on over here!  I feel like I am just now catching my breath after these last few weeks.  

One of the new things is that Hubs and I are TRYING to eat healthier.  We are pathetic when it comes to healthy eating, because we are so picky about what we eat.  It has been a huge challenge since we got married...almost a year ago!!  

We started simple...replacing spaghetti noodles with spaghetti squash.  It's amazing...try it!  Next, we decided to try fish.  This was a HUGE step for us.  I have NEVER eaten fish before...I don't even like THINKING about fish.  *Shudder*  And Hubs, is VERY particular when it comes to eating fish.  

Now, because this was a first for us, we made a few mistakes.  Mistake #1:  We bought frozen, already seasoned, fish from Target.  I have no idea if frozen fish is ever good, but it is most certainly the wrong place to start if you're a first-timer.  Mistake #2:  We ate it.  We both kind of thought we shouldn't be doing the frozen fish thing, but our lazy selves did it anyway.  Fast forward to us scarfing down Izzo's, while barely touched fish (we each took one bite) sat on plates next to the queso.

Tragedy.  This was honestly no surprise to us.  The biggest surprise to us was that we actually attempted to be "healthy" and eat the fish.  Izzo's wasn't just our back-up plan, it was our reward for trying.  Another tragedy.  Who thinks like this?!

But alas, a breakthrough in the fish eating world!  Hub's good friend, our new "culinary expert", gave us a fool-proof fish recipe.  


Baked Tilapia:
Fresh Tilapia...we got ours from Whole Foods (super cheap).
Citrus Pepper...also from Whole Foods.
Hubs soaked the fish in milk for a little while...no idea if this is necessary, but with our fish history we weren't taking chances!  He then rinsed the fish, sprayed each side with cooking spray, sprinkled Citrus Pepper on both sides and broiled it in a pan for 8 minutes.  


I wish there was a video of how fast I ate dinner that night.  The fish was delicious and we are hooked!  It's probably the easiest thing in history to cook and it's so good.  

Sorry there are no pictures, I literally ate it THAT fast.

Wedding Guest Book

Summertime = weddings and weddings = decisions...a lot of them.  Here is a fun idea for a different kind of guest book for any type of wedding.  I am incredibly indecisive in every area of my life and it took my forever to commit to this idea for our wedding book, but I am so happy we did.  It has made a perfect addition to our living room wall too!

I ordered this letter from UncleJohnsCabin on Etsy.  It is very well made and looks great in person...lots of paint colors to choose from too!

  

Spaghetti Squash

I never (ever) thought I would be that person posting about healthy food alternatives.  I have a very limited food palette...aka I eat like a very picky child.  Plus, I can't cook.  Unless, of course, you're a hungry child...then I have you covered!

So, apparently the new "IT" thing is spaghetti squash.  Actually, I'm almost positive that I'm just real real late to the healthy food party.  But it's all I've been hearing about lately and there are tons of recipes for it online, so I gave in and tried it.

HOLY SQUASH.  

Hubs actually cooked this meal, but I found the recipe.  So, really I made this happen.

Neither one of us had ever tried spaghetti squash and we were both AMAZED by how good it was.  Seriously, if I can EAT it and ENJOY it...you know it's good!

Skinny Spaghetti Squash Alfredo

Original recipe

We loooooved it, but I was too full to finish mine!  Healthy AND it fills you up!  WIN.

Car Trouble

This is how my day started yesterday morning...3 houses down from where I work.  I mean, REALLY?!  I could have walked to work, but apparently you can't abandon a car in the middle of an intersection...

OH, and after Hubs came and jumped my car (so I could drive it 20 seconds down the road), it works perfectly fine.  REALLY?!?!?!!!  

I'm just so thankful there are still non-creepy nice people in this world!

  

Friday Crush: Summertime

I heart every single thing about summertime...yes, even the heat.  Scratch that...I loathe shaving my legs...so I guess there is one thing I dislike about summertime...  

Today is the first day of summer and so here are some of my favorite summertime things...

Patterned Shorts * Chambray Shirt * Floppy Hat * Fedora * Swimsuit * Cover-up 

                                    

Complaining

Today, I'm going to preach a little.  So, I'm writing this here and not on Facebook...mostly because I hate when people get all crazy in their status updates.  So, now's your chance...keep reading or stop.

There have been many times throughout my life when I have noticed what others are doing and it makes me so crazy that I stop doing that said thing myself.  Lately, that thing has been complaining.  I, myself, am a #1 complainer.  I have been my whole life.  However, lately I just can't take it anymore.  I am 98.9999% about to delete my Facebook account, because frankly I don't want to be friends with half the people I "see" on my newsfeed everyday.  

It makes me MENTAL to read people's comments complaining about how "miserable" and "horrible" their pregnancies are...especially from 2nd time moms.  You knew what you were getting into, sista!  Regardless, you should be celebrating EVERY day that you are part of creating a human life.  EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.  There are so many women who would do just about anything to be in that position, to be pregnant...and carrying a healthy baby.  

I don't even know how to phrase an intelligent sentence to convey how badly I want to be a "miserable, uncomfortable, crazy, fat, sweaty, tired, etc..." pregnant woman.  And I  know that when that day comes, I will be beyond blessed and so fortunate to just be given the opportunity to be apart of something so remarkable.

Having a miscarriage changes a person.  100% changes them.  It changed me for the better.  I now recognize what is truly important in life and appreciate the little things so much more.

Everyone needs to stop dwelling on the "hard" times and realize how much they are blessed.  Pregnancy is a HUGE blessing.  Don't make it something ugly by degrading it.  I (and so many others) would gladly take your place.   

Questions

"But WHHHHHYYYYYYY, Mrs. Megan?!"

I DON'T KNOW...I JUST DON'T!