11/02

hello there, happy lazy blazy sundazy. another week has come and gone, calgary is grey. stamps lost against riders, and christmas is coming WAY too fast. this weekend consisted of time with my mom, beats at habitat, yumyum viet with dana, new moon, sleep, and taking photos with my slr. good times all around. this afternoon i whipped up some DELICIOUS mango curry shrimp, and udon stirfry with tons of fresh veggies for dinner + a chocolate raspberry sundae for dessert. easy peasy and yum, you bet. unfortunately after that, i did some online shopping on http://www.karmaloop.com/ - if you havent checked it out, it is tres dangerous. i have a weakness for graphic tees and hoodiesshoesaccessories GALORE. ahhh, i love my busy busy boyfriend very much, and although at times our schedules clash it is so fun being able to catch up via skype, and laugh about nothing. he is amazing. ..time to melt away into my glorious bed of blankets with tea and a movie.

ps : new yoga class starts tomorrow night, so excited!

bethcooperloves you.

live for the fairytales.

your the maestro of your every day, so compose something beautiful.

simplicity.

embrace the simple things in life.

cupcakes, cooking, a warm cup of tea. a drive in the country with your favorite cd, waking up early, the smell of fresh air, setting a goal, and getting there. linking up with a long lost friend, conversations that never end. waking up early to catch the sunrise, feelgood workouts that hurt your thighs. witnessing the change of the seasons, when you find yourself smiling for no good reason. curling up by the fire to escape the flurries, sweatpants and hoddies and absoluetly no worries. travelling the word, and falling in love. the sun basking on you for up above. the mystery of the solar system, so much more - eventually i'll list em'

: )

reminisce sometime.

Unlock your mind - you know that feeling you get, with certain memories? the kind of feeling that can practically take you back to relive those five senses? who-what-when-where-why you felt so damn good. don't take it for granted. they are set in stone, and will forever be peaceful. even in the most chaotic of times, go there.

i'll share one of mine with you : santorini, greece. may '09. riding past the royal blue sea, white washed buildings, and volcanic beauty. wind in my hair, and the rays beating down on my sun kissed shoulders.

think of yours,

B

b's book brainstorm!

I know, being red eyed and pastey mouthed - we're all guilty of major munchies- but sooner than later we have to come to terms with the fact that although tv dinners and doritos may seem like a good idea at the time - will deplete your energy, pack on the pounds, and half the time you dont even know what the eff their made of. Also, 4 bones may not seem like alot to spend on a big mac & fries - but times that by even just 3 times a week = something like $642 /year. know how many oz's you could buy with that!? over the next little while, i'll share some of my simple smart savoury stoner snackies .

wake and bake breaky cake :

start by making some crepes, they are so easy - and if you're too spacey you can make the mixture the night before, it will sit in the fridge fine.. just dont forget!

YOU WILL NEED:

1 egg
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon melted butter

* this batch should make about 7 or 8 crepes!
* add 4 tsp sugar for sweet crepes!

whisk em' all together in the first bowl you find..
grab a frying pan & turn on an element..
spray it with non-stick cooking spray!

Pour enough of the mix to cover the bottom of the frying pan. Let sit for a few seconds, until golden brown. Dont be a bass head. Flip it, and fry up the other side!

NEXT..

Look in your pantry, fridge, fruit bowl. What do you find?
- bacon, ham, scrambled eggs, salsa, sour cream, onions, mushrooms, cheese, whatever your heart desires.
- peanut butter, nutella, raspberry/strawberry/blueberry jam, fruit, marmadlade, chocolate chips/sauce, marshmallows, whipped cream, icing sugar, cream cheese, coconut, syrup.

lay down the crepe, spread something on top, keep stacking,
once it looks desireable - cut it into peices, like a cake.
VOILA!

My Personal Faves..

Blazin' Banana Bites : bananas, nutella, and peanut butter.
Mexican Munch : cheesy eggs, salsa, sour cream, bacon.
Tropical Tokin' :: pineapple, whipped cream, coconut shavings.
We B Jammin': raspberry jam, icing sugar, syrup.

That's all for today mary janes & gents,
PS: don't forget to turn off the stove!

xo B

ridiculous is beautiful.

Think less, just be. the world wastes so much time trying to uphold any expectations that are set out for us, that we lose ourselves in the proscess. as cliche as it sounds, follow your heart. at the end of the day, you only have to answer to yourself. so whatever it may be that puts that smile on your face, do it. disregared the thought of anything being ridiculous, because ridiculous is beautiful. walk the road where the sun shines brighter, paint with the colours of the rainbow, and speak - the words that you believe ring true.