Morning thoughts

Good morning! 

Here's a picture of what has come to be my every day breakfast this summer. I often turn into a habit individual, so I like knowing what I'm going to have everyday. This is also good because since I am so crazy once I get back to school,  already knowing what works for breakfast everyday saves me a lot of time. I actually timed myself this morning and it took me under 5 minutes to toast my bread, make my tea, and cut up the banana. (Thank you Keurig for your existence). I even washed the measuring cup I used for my milk. 

Well back go the main reason of my post. I am leaving tomorrow to go back to school for dance camp. Where did the summer go?!  I truly had such a great summer. It may not have gotten off to the smoothest start but I definitely think I will look back at it and be pleased. 

I started off the summer by celebrating my daddy's 60th birthday. He is the definition of the greatest dad out there. The summer then progressed into celebrating mommy's birthday! (Our family's birthdays are 4 months in a row-- April, May, June, and July.)  June was also a big month for my little sister (I'll call her Little J. Hellooooo Gossip Girl!)  Little J graduated from high school! It was also my alma mater so that was a big deal. June was filled with some concerts, beach days, and catching up with friends!  Then July rolled around. HELLO BIRTHDAY MONTH.  We started off July by taking a family vacation to Ocean City, Maryland. I also got to celebrate the big birthday-- 21!! It was one of the best birthdays I've ever had. After I turned 21, I was finally able to go out and enjoy some night life!  I love to just go out and dance so it was nice to finally be able to go places.  As August approached, I started having some of my "lasts" and seeing family and friends for a final time before I return to school. I am going back to school super content with my summer and ready to start a great year!

What are you looking forward to this school year?!

Xoxo,

Brown Eyed Girl

I'm back!

Hello friends!

I am so sorry that I have been MIA for almost two weeks!  Last Thursday I came back from a wonderful vacation in Ocean City, Maryland with my family.  The weather wasn't the best, but we made the most of it.  We got some sun, ate some good food, and got to shop too :) (and I got to do some early birthday shopping!)  When I got back from vacation I hopped right back into workouts at the gym.  I didn't go overboard while on vacation, but I definitely enjoyed myself.  

This week NY has been having a HEAT WAVE!  It has been so hot, we've spent almost every day in the pool.  It's been nice to just relax and enjoy the nice weather and not have anything to hurry to.  I've done my workouts either early in the morning or in the evening before dinner.  Two times this week I've taken a 5:15 class, and I think I respond well to the timing.  I also took two Zumba classes this week!  I've taken Zumba before, but never at my new gym, so I wanted to give it a go!  It was fun and it was nice to mix it up.

The countdown to my birthday is getting smaller and smaller.  Only 4 more days until I turn twenty one!!  I cannot contain my excitement.  I've made sure to push myself in my workouts and eat extra healthy so I feel good in my outfits and can afford a few extra calories (in food & alcohol hehe).  But I am SO excited to spend the week with family and friends, and I mean literally the week.  I have things planned to celebrate almost everyday.  I don't take the whole birthday thing lightly!  To me, its not birthday but birth-week :D  

How's the weather for you?
What are some of your favorite things to do for your birthday?

Xoxo,

Brown Eyed Girl

Vacation breakfast day 1!

Hello all!

Just wanted to post a quick picture of the breakfast I just had on vacation!  Proof I can still eat good while away (Let's keep in mind this is only day one-- let's see how I do in a few days, lol). I do plan on enjoying myself a breakfast of pancakes one morning here. 

Today I had 1.5 slices of toast and a bowl of strawberries and bananas. :)

What's your favorite breakfast to have? 

Xoxo,

Brown Eyed Girl