I thought I’d take a small break from throwing recipes at you, and just be more general for a minute. I have been doing a lot of thinking about my move to Santa Monica, my life, food….friends (old and new). You name it, I’ve probably been thinking about it! Here’s a snapshot view…
Regardless of the fact that I’ve met a lot of nice and fun people here, I still spend quite a bit of time alone—I mean, I came here from living with Joe in an apartment that was across the street from my Mom. So I always had connection with my people everyday…and of course I had a lot more people and connections there in general just based on growing up there and working there for years. It didn’t take effort really to stay connected. But now, I do have to put in effort to make sure I’m connecting with people everyday. I work so much online, that it would be easy for me not to do this on some days. Meeting new people is fun–I’ve been out for drinks and coffee with several different people, and it’s interesting to see who I really click with and feel connected to instantly (funny sarcastic smart fit people usually draw me in). But I also love being alone. My apartment is pretty zen (read: empty) still, so I listen to music, read books, watch New Girl on Hulu, and just spend time with my thoughts when I’m here alone. This has been such a positive experience for me so far–I find myself walking down the Promenade holding back from just grinning. I have that feeling like I am in exactly the right place doing exactly what I’m “supposed” to be doing right now.
And I have a plan now too…just like I requested, it fell into my lap and just made complete sense. I’m working on the planning part, and probably won’t make too much headway till I’m back from NY, but at least I can keep strategizing and doing little things till then!
Also, my friend Pilar and I are putting together a workshop that we’ll offer here in Santa Monica in November or December that’s about nutrition, yoga, and pregnancy. She’s pregnant and a yoga teacher, and I’m the nutrition lady…so it just makes sense (besides the fact that we’re both really excited about it!).
I made peanut butter breakfast cookies today. Just replace part of the protein powder in the Coconut Flour Cookies recipe with 2 Tbsp peanut butter… They may be the best ones yet!
That’s it I think… I hope your week is great!
So what I’m understanding is that I now need to purchase a second ticket to Cali (on top of the one I have for San Fran in January) to attend this workshop!? Can you make it into a podcast maybe?? 😉 I’m so excited (and not surprised!) that you and Pilar are teaming up. A little jealous too, but way more excited. I hope there’s time for us to grab a glass of wine while you’re home…
You really sound so happy right now. I’m just so happy for you!
I’m with Heather, you sound so happy and I love it! I’m glad things are peaceful and that your feeling more at home. I love how you just keep going!
So So happy for you Lisa! I will continue to send positive energy your way 🙂
I’m excited that you got the FCLO and that you’re already seeing results! I am actually going to take mine right now. My sister-in-law is also taking them and I’m excited to see if they help her too.
As you already know I made a version of your pizza bites and plan on making your breakfast brownies for tmw. You are on a roll with your recipes and I am so grateful!
I LOVE how settled you are from the perspective of embracing this life choice you’ve made and making it your own in all that you do…while continuing to embrace ‘discomfort’ along the way too. I LOVE this path of life you’re walking towards, I just sense awesome things around the bend for you. So very cool.
Oh I am very interested in that water filter, regardless of what it looks like 🙂
you are so in the right place. i see it in your posts! its a good challenge and i love what you bring to us, joy!
I am so very happy for you and where you are in your life!! It must be an amazing feeling to KNOW you are exactly where you should be! Keep exploring and enjoying your alone time. I can’t wait to see what you do with that chocolate balsamic YUM!