It's a sad world we live in.

I just stumbled across someone's tumblr. I don't know who they are & they have no idea who I am. But as I scrolled through her posts I learned more & more about her life & what type of person she is. It honestly made me tear up because of the things she was posting about herself. She thinks she is fat. She hates herself when she eats. She literally views herself as a disgusting human being. And ya know what?! She is so skinny!!
Honestly, I wish I could find this girl, give her a huge hug & just tell her she is beautiful just the way she is. I guess what I'm getting at is that everyone deserves to feel beautiful. Beauty is found in all things & especially in all people. YOU are BEAUTIFUL!!! Just the way you are! Stop bringing yourself down with the negative comments & thoughts. Loves to you all. xoxo <3

Our Mazatlan Summer Vacay! Part 2

Here is part 2!

Hope you enjoy this one as much as the last!

xoxo

<3

We were so sad the boat was being re painted!

Griffith Park

Adam & I went hiking through Griffith Park the other day.

Surprisingly, it was the first time for both of us.

We have lived in LA for over 4 years & have never hiked it before.

I know, crazy.

It is my new favorite hike.

It's rather short but perfect for a lazy kind of hike.

It's wayyy cooler than Runyon.

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It has Trail's Cafe at the bottom.

Which we also tried for the first time & we are hooked.

So yummy!

If you ever come visit LA (or live here), you must go to Griffith Park.

Hike up to the observatory.

You'll have a great view of the Hollywood sign.

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You can also have a view of the whole city.

Oh & don't forget about Trails.

It might have been my favorite part :)

Here are a few pictures!

(they don't do the hike/views justice though)

Hope you all enjoy!

xoxo

<3

Our Mazatlan Summer Vacay! Part 1

I <3 Mazatlan.

Like...

Soooo much!

No, but seriously.

I really do.

I wish we made it down there more often.

Me, Adam, my bro Jantzen & my mom just spend a week there.

It was bloody hot & humid.

Adam had heat stroke the entire first day.

He couldn't even stay awake.

He would fall asleep just sitting down.

Haha it was rather funny.

His head would just start bobbing & then drop.

Don't judge me. It WAS funny.

He even laughed about it! 

(when he finally woke up)

:)

We still had an amazing trip though!

It was exactly what we all needed.

A break from everything.

Just a week to relax at our condo on the beach.

We didn't have any plans.

Just did whatever we wanted, when we wanted.

Ohhh, & we ate a lot.

It was fabulous!

I hope you're prepared for a cute video & some cute little pictures!

And when I say cute.

I mean incredibly gross because we are all sweating profusely.

I know, it's attractive.

That is exactly why I am sharing them with you.

Duh!

 The views from our condo.

 I luff him. Dearly.

Mainly cause he makes cute videos like this one below.

Buttt also cause he's the coolest guy in the universe.

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He just happens to be attractive too.

Hope you liked it!
There is more to come!
xoxo
<3

Pineapple Salsa!

Another pineapple recipe, you say?

Yes, I told you it was Adam's favorite!

So stop complaining already...

This is delicious.

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You know you want to make some!

It's super easy.

(especially if you do the cheating version like me)

It's yummy too.

Put it over some cajun spiced chicken & you will be in heaven!

I'm sure it would be delicious just with chips as well though.

Whatever you're into of course.

Adam made this cute little video of me making it.

Yes it took me about 5 minutes to make this

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See, I told you it was easy.

Now hurry along & go make some!

xoxo

<3

Pineapple Salsa

1 tomato

1/3 red onion

1/2 red bell pepper

1/3-1/2 pineapple

1/4 C. cilantro

2 T. lime juice

Pinch of salt

Chop all of the ingredients and place into a bowl.

Mix them all up.

Or use a salsa maker like I did below!

Either way, super simple.

Enjoy!

Zucchini Bread

I know, I just made some zucchini cake.

But I had a lot of zucchini left over.

So of course I had to use it up.

Since the cake was soo sweet, I needed something a little bit different.

That's where this bread came in!

Sure it has a lot of sugar in it.

But it doesn't have frosting so I'm not considering it a dessert!

Once again, it's a super easy recipe.

Just a simple quick bread but oh so delicious!

I have had wayyy too many sweets this week though.

I had to pawn this bread off on my sister & brother.

I think they might even be getting sick of all my sweets.

Oh well!

:)

I think I need to befriend my neighbors so I can pawn my baked goods off on them.

Yep, that is what I must do!

Oh & I just want to say thanks to those who read my blog.

Thank you for putting up with my rants & all my recipes!

You all are the best!

xoxo

Zucchini Bread
Adapted from: Kitchen Runway

Ingredients:

2 C. grated zucchini

2 C. white wheat flour, sifted

1 C. granulated sugar

1/4 tsp. cloves

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

2 egg whites

3/4 C. canola oil

1 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions:

Heat oven to 350 F.

Spray loaf pan with cooking spray & use paper towel to blot excess oil.

Combine all dry ingredients in a medium bowl.

Whisk egg whites, oil & vanilla.

Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients & stir to combine.

Add grated zucchini & stir to combine.

It might seem dry at first but the moisture from the zucchini will help it come together.

Pour into prepared loaf pan.

Bake on middle rack of oven for 50-60 minutes or until tooth pick comes out clean.

Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes.

Transfer to a cooling rack.

When fully cooled, slice & enjoy!

Our Utah Trip! (Nat & Tys Wedding)

We went to Utah this past weekend.

It was one of my best friend Natalie's wedding!

Honestly, it was such a wonderful weekend!

It was the first sealing we got to go to since our own.

It was beautiful!

I shed a tear or two for sure.

Their reception was amazing as well!

We all danced & had such a great time!

Congratulations Nat & Tys!

We love you guys so much!

Hope you guys are having a glorious honeymoon!

(they are in Mazatlan as well)

HAHA we are honeymoon crashers!

(we had NO idea they were coming here on their honeymoon though)

Yes, they are only a few miles from us!

Well anywayssss.

Here is a little video Adam put together!

Hope you enjoy!

xoxo

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