Chop Chop..

Tonight I made Chop-Chop Chicken Lettuce Wraps. 

I felt like I was eating at PF Changs at my kitchen table.  It was much needed after a very long day - God I have missed cooking.  I am so glad that I've taken it back up again... Seriously.

... and then I found five dollars.

Already Taken.

.. So I realized that I haven't updated this in the longest time.

A lot has happened since I've last posted on this bad boy here is a list of occurring events to bring you all up to speed:

1) I ate like a hippo, as I've once said.
2) I turned 20 - MOST EPIC TWO WEEKS OF SUMMER, hands down.  Ask anyone who was in attendance
3) Went to Something Corporate Concert with Jill and ventured around Downtown Detroit
4) Moved into my Hummer for a few days, successfully.  Moved into the new apartment.
5) Attended a Rugby Game
6) Director of Spirit and Traditions took off - three very successful events right in a row (Bingo, U-fest, and Sparticipation)
7) Got down with my good bad self a lot.
8) Classes started and I'm actually semi-paying attention
9) I'm broke
10) I started running again.. which is making me feel much better

Not that anyone really cares, but ever since my birthday,  I have been eating like a hippo.  So today officially marked my healthy cooking/eating/semi-dieting routine once again that I started at the beginning of the summer.

So here we go. Well, it is the start of a new college school year so I thought I'd make myself a special lunch: Turkey and Spinach in a Sun-dried Tomato Wrap.  


.. and then I found five dollars.

Post Office

Ventured to the post office the other day and got some goodies in the mail! Went to and forth Comcast with the roommate to get the cable/internet situation settled - went there twice in one day. And got the day off work. However, cable service from hell Comcast made me wait three and a half hours to set up the internet, so we went to IM West and worked out instead. Finally got the internet situated this morning, first thing. 

And last night I made dinner for my roommate Brittany and I - Shrimp & Avacado Rice Bowls.  They were so good that we ate it all and then had to go work out because we felt too full.. But they were only 300 calories each...

& then I found five dollars.

Extra-Coffee Caramel Frappuccino..

Mmm Starbucks was the answer to my needs today.. Especially on this fine gross-weather Hump Day. It turned out nice though with 25 60 mph winds. Needless to say I was pedaling forward on my bike nearest the Stadium on my way to work, but yet I was going the right way backwards. I guess mother nature was trying to tell me something.. "Meaghen, you do not need to go into work today" - Well at least that's what I got out of it. At least the sun decided to come out once I was in the comfort of the apartment and in dry clothes after being soaked from a monsoon outside.. But life is good.

And got to come home early from work, yet again and tried out Coconut-Curry Cashew Chicken. It was pretty delish.

Then got to go to Starbucks to listen to some live jazz music played by no one other than Mr. Royce and ordered a you guessed it, Extra-Coffee Caramel Frappuccino. I mean it was Happy Hour - so I just couldn't say no... And now I get to enjoy it while watching the Drake documentary. All-in-all it turned out to be a terrific Hump Day....

& then I found five dollars.

It's all about passion..

Passions really encompass who you are.  They are specific things that you live for, strive for, believe in, etc.  I strongly believe in passions, maybe it's just because I'm a passionate person, in general?  I feel like I'm just ranting now, but some of my strongest passions include: making a difference (who would've thought..), dancing, cooking, my younger brothers, Invisible Children, TWLOHA, Post Secret, my family, reading, being creative, including others.. And then I found five dollars

But why I bring up passions is because I have always loved to cook, this is probably going to make me sound like a big fat tubby. But the greatest part about all these recipes and making-of things, is that they're all organic and low calorie... Who would've guessed?

However, living on my own has allowed me to cook whatever I want. I have been experimenting lately with different recipes, trying out new things.

Today's latest special was: Greek Quinoa with Avocados - it's different but really good.

Yesterday consisted of making Organic Chocolate Chip Cookies, which are gone by the way. The roommates loved them. They were gone within five hours minutes, no joke. Cookie dough making chocolate chip cookies after getting off of work early, was desperately needed.

Sunday was sweets baking day.  Made cupcakes for my Dad in the morning, before heading back to the EL for work.  Then came home from work and decided to try out a new recipe.  Usually I don't like fish, only in sushi, but I really enjoyed Honey-soy Glazed Salmon with Asparagus. It was supposed to be with spinach and red bell peppers, but I improvised by slabbing some asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper and throwing it in the oven for a few minutes.  

And for the record -- I am not trying to copy Julie & Julia.  I just thought it'd be fun not only to share my embarassing moments.  But to share my cookings, as well. Can't think of anything embarrassing at the moment to share, so that just means that I probably will later this evening.

Who knows what tonight will bring..

& then I found five dollars

Every Girl Is Precious.

In contrast to my previous embarrassing entries, I recently finished reading the novel Push by Sapphire and watched its accompanying film, Precious.  The book and the movie both inspired made me think about my life and the lives of others and really value the life that I do lead, today.  It's heartbreaking to realize that there are people out there in the world who aren't loved.  And love is not defined by abuse, threatening remarks, and hatred.  It is caring, genuine support, always being there for one another, wanting to be around one another (friends or family), showing true affection, etc.  We all have our own definitions of love, and not to be cliché - but it really does make the world go around..

Anyways, both the movie and book are eyeopeners to what goes on in the world.  Especially if we're not used to being exposed to it in the first place.  This book (among other things) is one of the reasons why I want to take initiatives and be a leader and really make a difference in the world.  Everyone should have a chance at life - no matter their background or circumstances.  It just tears me apart that people really do experience this on a day-to-day basis, even though the book and movie were completely fictitious.

This is something that just has been on my mind lately... and this is precisely why my favorite quote of all times goes a little something like this, "Be the change you wish to see in the world." -Ghandi


......& then I found five dollars.

I don't mean to toot any horns, but

... you should all check out The Postman's blog he is one of my very best friends & he will never fail to make you laugh with all of his witty comments!  And I'm positively absolutely sure it'll be sweet saucy at the same time, with a hint of Morgan Freeman's wisdom all tied into one entertaining fabulous blog.


& then I found five dollars.