Today is the start of my spring break! Come six p.m., I’ll be free for a week. I can’t wait! I have a lot of great plans for break including meeting this girl, hanging with this girl, spending a day with my mom, and celebrating my birthday early at Hofbrähaus. Hopefully I can fit some quality time in with Adam and my dad, too. It should be a fab week, even if I’m not spending it on a tropical island.
So this past week. So much good in the blog world, especially with the bevy of posts like mine yesterday. Some of my favorite posts to read are those that are honest and raw. They’re also my favorite to write. So thanks for reading here; now go give these other great read a look.
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Thinking Out Loud: NEDA: Sam from Better with Sprinkles gives an honest look at just how unexpectedly eating disorders can creep in and change lives. I am so thankful that she shared this with everyone, and boy, am I glad she is still here to even do that in general.
. thinking out loud #67 .: Of course, I have to thank Amanda from Running with Spoons again for hosting yesterday’s link-up and encouraging readers to share their own take on eating disorders. Without that, I wouldn’t have stepped out of my shell. Her own post was a really beautiful take on all the things she couldn’t do that she loved while overcoming her own disorder.
{Thinking Out Loud} The Gift of Time: You know the saying “hindsight is 20/20?” Davida from The Healthy Maven wrote a great post about learning, over time, that we have to love our bodies the way they are. All of the crazy things we do to get that perfect body (my favorite example of her’s: eating a salad before a night of drinking… gross) won’t bring us real happiness and content in the end.
Let’s talk about body image: Jan from Sprouts ‘n’ Squats wrote an eye-opening, personal mini-timeline of her own journey through body image. She talked about a lot of things that I didn’t even know were a factor in her life, and I applaud her.
Life Lessons: On Counting Ingredients, Not Calories: Alexis from The Hummusapien gave the real low-down on how important it is to pay attention to ingredient lists in stores. Would you believe that some store brands are actually less processed than big brands? If you need help navigating the aisles, check out her post.
Justification: In one of my favorite more controversial posts she’s written, Sarah from Pickyrunner talked about the need to justify all of our actions, specifically around food and exercise, these days. She believes that the need for justification is at an all-time high, but it really shouldn’t be. What do you think?
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And just for a little fun, you have to check out this Buzzfeed article about why Dimitri from Anastasia is the best guy/boyfriend/hottie ever and no one else can compare. I have to say I could have written this. It’s been my belief since forever.
ALSO, did you hear that Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher are engaged (if you watched That 70’s Show this is the best news)? #KelsoandJackie4ever
Question of the Day:
>>What are you up to this weekend?
>>Do you think Dimitri from Anastasia is the hottiest hottie ever?
there were so many good posts this week on neda awareness i really enjoyed reading all of them
As did I. I really loved all of the posts I read about NEDA this week.
Loved ALL of these posts. YES I heard about Ashton and Mila–how did they keep it on the DL for so long? So cute! But will it work?? Only time will tell. <<Should have been an entertainment reporter.
I hope it works!! I think they’ve been together for a while. We’ll see!
Thanks for the link love lady ❤ And confession: I don't think I've ever seen Anastasia. is that just really freakin' terrible?
And I'm pretty sure i've seen every episode of That 70's Show out there, so Kelso and Jackie actually getting engaged IRL just makes my heart happy.
You’re welcome! 🙂 And doesn’t it?! Yay for tv and IRL couples.
All I can say is about Mila and Ashton is… it’s about time. Why they messed around and waited so long? I’ll never be able to say.
Thanks for including me in the link love, lady 🙂 And an even bigger thanks for your post yesterday. It was SO great.
Of course! And thank you. It was a good one to write.
Everyone is so crazy over Mila & Ashton… I don’t get it. Probably because I didn’t watch That 70s Show lol.
I also have never seen Anastasia, but I read the Royal Diaries: Anastasia book.
Whaaaaat Cassie. I will have to convince you that they’re the greatest couple ever. And one day we will watch Anastasia too.
Woooo thanks for the link love! Funny that I’m reading this now- my mom, brother and I were literally having this conversation 3 minutes ago about Mila and Ashton haha
Of course, lady! I’m surprised your bro has an opinion about Mila and Ashton lol
Spring Break!- Jealous on another level right now!! :’D and brilliant post with the inclusion of the other NEDA posts 🙂
Lots of good posts with that topic last week for sure. And don’t be too jealous – we got six inches of snow here yesterday so it’s like a second winter break.
This week was just full of amazing posts that I loved reading.
I hope you’re enjoying your week! 😀
Thanks! It was a good week of posts for sure.
So late to the game! Game of Thrones took over my life. Apologies.
Thanks for the link love babe!
I really like both ashton and mila but never watched that 70s show so I don’t entirely get their relationship. But they’ll make hot babies.
Should I watch Game of Thrones?… and you’re welcome, of course. They will make beautiful little babies but I mean they can’t compete with the ones you and C will make. 😉
Enjoy your spring break! Sounds like you’ve got lots of fun stuff planned!
Thanks Erica! I appreciate it 🙂
I’m kind of embarassed to admit this, but I’ve been eagerly waiting for Mila & Ashton to get engaged. Those two are just PERFECT. I’ve loved them since That 70’s show!
Aren’t they?! Totally agree.
Enjoy your spring break 🙂 I hope you have a fabulous time.
Thank you so much for sharing my post. I loved reading everyone else’s posts you mentioned too ❤
I don't even know what Anastasia is? We are so behind here in Australia though 😉
I had not heard about Mila and Ashton, that is big news!
Thank you Jan 🙂 And you’re welcome! It was a good one. Haha Anastasia the movie is loosely based off of the real life Anastasia Romanov. It was a Warner Brothers movie from the 90s that is basically my lifeblood. If you get a chance to watch it, it’s a good animated movie.