Things I Love Monday, week 4-5

my name is Jasmine :)

Ah, talk about procrastination! Sorry for slacking but there are times that I have to do stuff out of the blue. Ok, or maybe I was just lazy. Haha.

So it's been about 2 weeks for me being a Vegan. Yes, I do cheat on the weekends, but not that crazy though. Funny thing is that I do feel the difference, more in energy, but I haven't lost weight yet. Sad, haha... it's because I usually munched on cheese for snacks, I've been munching on carbs. SAD! I gotta manage more wisely. Damn. But I will do it for at least the month of February. 

I'm glad that I have two Vegan restaurants around my area, Loving Hut & Bright Star Thai Vegan, and a vegan market nearby, plus Trader Joe's. But seriously, being vegan is expensive. Since I still crave meat, I want to maintain my taste buds, but we'll see how it goes. I'm trying to stuff myself with fruits. Haha.

So in my preparation for my Honduras Mission trip, I had to do my shots and get my Malaria pills. Man, they're so expensive! And the shot was no joke painful. My left deltoid was so for 2 days. Poor arm. But at least I'm covered.

On the other hand, I received great news regarding an important person in my life. Once the news is set and confirmed, I shall share. SUPER EXCITED!!

Other fun things worth to mention:

• made Vegan Spaghetti, it was pretty sour for my taste. I must tweak the recipe. 
• gLee's Michael Jackson episode. OMG. EPIC!
• getting stuff for the new kitchen. I am soo excited. I really want a new Kitchen Aid.
• coffee shop date :) haven't had these in a while. While Rob was in his zone for studying, I was rooting for Katniss on Catching Fire. 
• checking out Rob's new apartment in Newport Beach. I'm sooo excited to decor the kitchen! My zone!
• Finally trying Native Food Cafe at the Camp. I love the food. I was happy that Rob liked it too! Stoked! And, there's one by Fashion Island! Super close to his new apartment!
• SUPERBOWL 46. Glad that NY Giants won. I would still prefer for GB Packers, haha, but NY ROCKS. And Madonna was great!

My Vegan burger @ Native Food

Another news, my brother brought home this adorable pitbull name Jasmine on Sunday night. She's so playful & full of energy. My brother even bought a really swag dog house and placed outside. But... sadly, we can't keep her. Chimmy can't get along with her. Good thing is that she's going back to safe home (that's what we want). My brother just fell in love with her playful soul and I know why he wants to save her from going to the pound. Her previous owner debarked her and from my nightly encounter with her, it looks like she has no teeth besides her fangs. So sad. I can't believe why people would do that to animals. You can sense that Jasmine has been abused/tortured for God-knows-what and all she wants is attention and to play with a kind human being. I'm so happy that my brother is willing to take responsibility for Jaz, but unfortunately Jaz & Chim can't get along. If only I live in a bigger home. But, at least she's going back to a safe home. I love you, Jazzy Star. C'mon, look at that face...

well, tears aside (JAZZY!), hope you all have a great week.

moonbeams & bunny kisses,

rima