Do you ever wake up and think, “It is Saturday! This day is mine. I will dominate it.”? I do. And I hope you do too.
That was the thought that ran through my head this morning. So I jumped out of bed (well, it was more of a slow motion jump… if that exists. Ok, I basically just stood up out of bed) and started seizing the day.
First, I went to Custom Fitness to train a client. I just received my personal training certification and started officially training last week. It’s fun. I like helping people and it also keeps me motivated to work out.
Second, I went home and had a great workout myself. I love a nice long Saturday morning workout. Don’t you?!
Third, I made (and thoroughly enjoyed) this concoction of frozen banana, quinoa, coconut, walnuts, chia seeds, walnuts, and chocolate chips. Hello, deliciousness. Am I right? Yes, I am.
Fourth, I headed to the Mary Tyler Moore statue on Nicollet Ave to meet my City Running Tour. I am just starting as a tour guide for the 2:00pm Saturday beer run and it was my first training run – one more and I’m on my own (exciting!). It was a group of 8 people who all work together in St. Cloud. We ran a 3.5 mile loop around downtown Minneapolis and ended up at The Local for some beer samples and a pint. I think I’m really going to enjoy being a tour guide. Getting paid to run, talk to people, and drink beer?! I see nothing wrong with that equation.
Finally, I am writing this and starting a blog. This is something that I have thinking about doing foreverrrrr. (Forever in this case equals about 17 months, just so you know.) I just kept thinking and thinking and thinking and finally thought, “I just gotta do it. Start it. Go. Now. Like, today.” Sooooo…. Here I am, doin’ it! Eeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!
Now just j.faye officially exists in the blogosphere. This is an exciting moment for me. I hope you enjoy reading about the things that I write about: primarily food, fitness, and various fun things. I really, really do. Like, a lot. Because I think I’ll really enjoy writing here. Like, a lot.
Annnnddddd now you basically know my Saturday life story. Well, the primary things anyways. I made a pitstop to Whole Foods and didn’t tell you about it until just now. But still, all the good stuff is included above. And the better stuff is included below. Remember that breakfast/brunch thing of bananas and quinoa and coconut I mentioned? You should, because it’s only a few paragraphs above this one. Well, the recipe is below. Make it and enjoy it and dominate your day.
From here I’m going to make the transition into seizing my night. My girlfriends are coming over to celebrate the birth of my dear friend Katie (and perhaps this blog?!). We’re going to eat snacks, drink cocktails, and paint the town red.
The ingredients:
Look at that toasted deliciousness.
Ready to dig in! (Don’t mind my awkward reflection in the spoon.)
- ¼ cup quinoa
- ¼ cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
- 1 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 frozen bananas, cut in pieces
- ½ Tbsp cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- Additional toppings: chocolate chips and maple syrup
- Thoroughly rinse the quinoa, put it in a small saucepan, and add ½ cup water. Bring this to a boil, cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Add the cooked quinoa, walnuts, and coconut to a pan on medium-low heat. Stir occasionally and cook until fragrant and toasted, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Put the banana and cinnamon in a food processor or blender (I used a magic bullet, because I didn’t feel like pulling out my food processor). Blend until smooth.
- Put the banana puree into a bowl, sprinkle the chia seeds, and add the quinoa mixture. If you’re feeling crazy – because afterall, it is Saturday – add some chocolate chips and a drizzle of pure maple syrup to sweeten it up.
- Give it a nice little stir. Spoon it into your mouth. Sip some coffee. Enjoy your day.
Until next time… stay classy.
PS – I love you to whoever actually read this all the way to the bottom!!
Congrats!!! Love you too!
Thanks mom <3
Congrats on your first blog post! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it- your witty and silly personality shows through and your beauty and spirit is beaming throughout 🙂 can’t wait to read more!!! Xoxo
Thanks Sarie 🙂 You’re the best.