Got juice?

No, not roids, silly. Juice! Not the overly-processed, "pretend" fruit juices either.
Let me get a little more into details here, folks. I have to be honest, and say that the People who juice and drink green smoothies have scared me in the past. But I suppose that was only because I assumed that the drinks were gross and I was intimidated by juicing in general.
Yesterday I stumbled across a documentary on Hulu Plus titled "Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead". I had seen a friend mention it on her Facebook page, but had forgotten to check it out. Well, while I was knitting my perpetual project, the modern knitted granny square afghan, I decided I would give it a view. And wow. I mean it. Following the host, Joe, on this journey is amazing. Add to it the fact that he's Australian and not to hard on the eyes by the end, it's even more interesting! :) The film was very informative, but not in a "I'm-smart-and-you're-a-moron" type of way. It simplified the way food should be viewed. Micro foods/nutrients like fruits, vegetables, nuts, and beans. And then there are the macro foods/nutrients. Yeah, basically all those gooey, yummy sugar and overly-processed goodies that most of us have lived on for years. Yikes. Without writing another novel-length blog post, I will just suggest to check it out. The website is www.fatsickandnearlydead.com . I believe you can actually watch the film directly on the website.
Well, now that all that juicing doesn't scare me, what do I do?? I will give it a try. I don't know that I can ever be one of those super green people, you know the ones, they eat all organic, all green, all vegan diets?! Yeah, don't think I will be there. BUT, I would like to continue to evolve my food habits. We are a constant work in progress, right? So I will juice!
I stopped at the nearest farmer's market today, and while they didn't have a ton of what I was looking for (which I'm not really even 100% sure what I'm even looking for, let's be honest here!) I did find some red beets, fresh peaches, tomatoes, and red raspberries. I had a scheduled trip to Target planned, so I picked up some more fresh produce (although I know the nutrients won't be as good in these items, since they are picked way before they are ripe to assure they make it to the store at the peak of ripeness) I figured it was better than nothing, right? So I picked up granny smith apples, bananas, cantaloupe, strawberries, celery and Greek yogurt (for the green smoothies, not for juicing). Tomorrow, I am on the lookout for kale, carrots, lettuce, and hard telling what else. Oh, and maybe a juicer? Hmm, that may help! :)

Stay tuned for more on my newest "craft"....juicing and making green smoothies!
Lord help us all!
Xoxo,
B

Not sure what I'm getting myself into!!:/

So, started this blog awhile back to track my crafting, and life,endeavors...guess I should work on that, eh?! (did I mention that I am still living in Northern MN?)
We are in transition to our new life in coastal, beautiful, sometimes sweltering South Carolina. I.cannot.wait. Hubs is (and has been since December) already residing and working there. I, on the other hand, am in limbo. I didn't even like that game in elementary school gym class, or at the roller rink when I was younger, so you can imagine my uncontrollable JOY dealing with it now! :) I'm ready to reside in one state again (other than the states of wacky/ crazy, which I will ALWAYS be fond of!). I'm ready to have a regular job. I'm tired of people thinking (and commenting out loud, bless their hearts) about how lucky I am to be on "vacation" and not have to work. To those comments I supply the following responses:
1. It's hardly a vacation. While dealing with all things real estate in MN, selling excess items before we move, coordinating efforts to make sure all is well everywhere, while worrying about finances, the house that STILL hasn't sold, renting a place in SC, worrying about how long we will even BE in SC, etc...I am a stressed out mess. Sure, under the concealer of a huge margarita, home-brewed beer, or super-classy box of wine I seem calm. Ha! Hardly. I'm wound tight anyway, and I like order and routine. #thisisfreakingdrivingmecrazyjustsoyouknowandstopcallingitadamnvacation
2. As far as the "so lucky you don't have to work or worry about money" comment...I should kick your teeth in, seriously. Am I waltzing around like one of the Real Housewives of Orange freaking County?! No. I drive a Toyota,, not a Mercedes, thanks. And I've even looked into downsizing that, or getting a hybrid. My clothes? Hardly from Rodeo Drive, sweetie. More like TJ Maxx, Target, or things I have acquired through the years and have taken care of. And not worrying about money?! Again, I am a tightly-wound girl. I have student loans to pay, EVERY SINGLE MONTH. Other bills as well. And for the not working, do you even know me? Probably not if you can remotely make a comment like that with a straight face. I do 2 direct selling businesses, and "craft for money" (hey, it's legal!;). Just because I'm not currently punching a clock doesn't mean that I'm not making money. I've always enjoyed working and (more than likely) always will. But thanks for commenting on my fabulous life (insert sarcastic eye roll here).

Ok, ok...off my soapbox!
I just returned to MN for a few weeks after being gone for about a month and a half. I first made the drive to SC (25 hour drive, just in case you were wondering) with the dog, Clue, and the cat that came with our house when we moved here to MN, Murphy. Murphy had never been in the car longer than to be taken to the vet and to be taken home from the vet. Poor little buggar! He made it to beautiful Pawleys Island, SC and has adjusted well. Although he isn't allowed outside at all there like he was in MN (mainly to chase bugs until a noise scared him and he ran back to the door to be let in).
The second part of my journey entailed heading to Indiana for an overnight at my BFF's new home and then a road trip to the U.P. of Michigan with my mom for a few days to see family. Then...back to Indiana (my home state and home town!) to spend a few weeks with my BFF who had surgery in early June and was off in medical leave. I promised I wouldn't make her laugh her guts out (literally) if I could stay with her. They also have a dog similar sized to my Clue, and it turned out they loved each other!
I left Indiana last Tuesday, and Clue was sad...see attached picture. That is Clue looking for Kara as we were leaving, sad face.
Upon coming back to MN, I was hardly excited. First, the drive. Worlds most boring drive, ever. People of Wisconsin, please put something interesting or remotely interesting on this drive, will ya? Thanks. Walking into our house in MN was disappointing. I expected to be a little excited, like I was actually returning home. Didn't happen. It's just not home anymore . Home is where ever we are together. And it's not MN anymore! Ha!
So, I have decided that I will be returning to SC, on a more permanent basis. Can I get an amen?! (thanks for all of those who are playing along). I am lucky enough to have a wonderful friend who has watched the house for us, making sure it is show-ready for any interested parties. She has agreed to continue watching the house for us! So thankful and grateful!!

I didn't realize this post would turn into some sort of epic novel! If you've made it this far, you deserve some sort of medal, I swear. But I suppose it means you actually care...or are horribly bored.
God bless ya, either way.

I promise you crafts in the next post! :)

Xoxo,
B