just doing my best

Just doing my best to social distance and to exist in this uncertain time. Who knows what the future holds ? So why not try new things ? !

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Mini Sourdough Loaves

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mother’s day was a complete success. I love making every small thing special because my mom does the same thing for my sister and me

wishing all moms and mom adjacent a late happy mothers day

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left overs of watermelon salad and pizza to go from a local pizzeria! support your local business and stay hydrated ! 

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Last nights dinner! Pasta sauce turned vodka? Not sure but I love to experiment.

Anyone else feel overwhelmed from watermelon once you cut it? I feel like I am drowning in watermelon that might never get finished. I found this recipe my family lovesss

watermelon salad recipe:

half a water melon or the portion desired

half cup of olive oil

juice of lemon (1 or 2 to taste)

basil

mint

salt pepper

feta cheese

little of honey

i am not big on measurements so do what feels right to make the salad to your tasting. recommended lots of feta cheese. left overs are good for one day 

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enjoying the santa ana winds in California today during my metaphysics final. Making the most of my space and appreciating nature even if its smelling the flowers, sitting on the roof or sidewalk, taking a walk, tending to a house plant. 

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Taking some finals in my backyard. Incredibly windy but grateful to have a place like this to be home and safe. Anyhow,

take this time to:

- appreciate the small things

- to work hard

- create a new habit

- do something for yourself for 30 minutes

- start a new hobby

- try making that recipe you’ve been eyeing

- binge watch a show and then social media break for the rest of the day

- to anything you’ve wanted to do but never had the time for

the time is now

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Easy Vegan Cinnamon Rolls (Soft & Fluffy) / Recipe

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updates to come :)

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Don’t tell people your plans,

show them your results.

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I have been hearing this statement a lot recently and it continues to make me think, what could I do silently? Though this post might not be meant to be a conversation starter I enjoy the fact we are all starting to think about being silent warriors not boasting our plans and accomplishments - being humble and hard working. 

during this time of quarantine you can limit or monitor what you boast or share information about. You can do tis because we are all home and our only form of communication is digital technology. 

anyhow, I’m taking this time to think about my goals and how I can accomplish them without attention and focusing just on the work... just a thought.

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Just a reminder that whilst this may feel all-consuming right now, the lockdown is temporary and this challenging time will pass. Hang in there ❤️

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Today I did a little DIY Tie Dye! My sister soaked her clothes in water but I sprayed it lightly with the hose. Two different colors to make it unique! I think I should’ve watered it down more but its very funky and definitely unique. Took 6 hoursss to dry though. 

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Sushi Take-Out nighttttt! supporting my local sushi restaurant and making the most of the beautiful California weather! 

Try any take out food in your back or front yard to get out of the house and soak up some afternoon sun and fresh air! It brightened our spirits and lifted our moods.

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I never knew how easy it is to make your own pesto! I love trying new things and found that pesto to work with lots of other foods and meals! I tried the Kenzie Burke recipe from her 21 day reset! Its truly amazing and I added chicken for the family members who aren’t vegetarian like me! Also some yummy sun dried tomatoes from TJ! 

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I love trying new things and this was home made pasta with a recipe from pinterest! This reminds me of my days in Rome learning from a pasta chef. Had to have bolognese as its my dads favorite. Also a fresh salad with dressing ( ingredients below!)

PREP TIME

7 minutes

ADDITIONAL TIME

30 minutes

TOTAL TIME

37 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1 cup semolina flour, 00 or all-purpose flours are great substitutes

1-2 eggs

1/4 cup water, to add to the dough if too dry

1/8 tsp salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Make a well with semolina and add egg.

Mix together until dough ball forms.

Knead dough for 7 minutes, until smooth.

Cover dough ball with plastic wrap and allow to rest for 30 minutes.

Shape pasta as desired.

** the instructions recommend pasta machine connected to a kitchen aid but I rolled mine into a circle - folded it over about an inch or less and then cut it to the width I desired my pasta to be! **

https://pin.it/1mKWrvS 

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motivation: ok, so, I was originally contemplating making a “feel better” playlist filled with songs that help my heal a little during rocky mental health periods… but while I was listening back to those songs, I realized that the whole thing sounded kind of like a bummer lol. so instead, have this! some (mostly) feel-good tunes to help you through some not-so-good times. happy quarantine, lovers.

(listen here.)

motivation (normani cover)- MUNA // teenage dirtbag- wheatus // wish you were sober- conan gray // bike dream- rostam // me & you together song- the 1975 // baby boy- kevin abstract // you’re still a mystery- bleachers // supercut- lorde // pop song- STRFKR // lost time- LEON // I’ll get the coffee- kathryn gallagher // church- aly & aj // pool- paramore…

(full tracklist under the cut)

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