Yello.

You’ve answered the phone at least once in your life like that.

How has it been a whole week since 4th of July?! When did it become double digits anyway? Oh, yesterday. Huh.

Things I did yesterday: Watch my friend Sam market Cutco knives to my mother (mom bought some!), walked 4+ miles with mom, ate a killer lunch (at 4:30 PM….I’m still nocturnal, so that’s how things work right now), loaded some stuff in the car for Florida, made Amanda’s banana bread mug cake, and hung out with Daliza.

Lunch: soft boiled eggs with salt and pepper + avocado toast + jam and brie toast. FAB.

Not nearly as pretty as Amanda’s (I don’t think I combined the ingredients well enough) but so darn tasty!

Things I’m doing today: Reading, errands and walking with mom, video chat with my aunt and cousins, and a local Italian festival with dad, Daliza, and Michael!

I’m sorry that this intro was not cohesive, if it can even be called an intro. Just don’t mind me and enjoy these Fascinating Friday links.

Health and Fitness

[Smart and sneaky ways to stay movin’ and groovin’] 5 Ways to Find Time For Exercise via The Blonde Ponytail

[Rev it up] 5 Easy Ways to Boost Metabolism via The Fitnessista

[Clarity on another controversial food] Is Coconut Oil Good For You? via Chelsea’s Healthy Kitchen

[Planks rock] 47 Crazy Fun Plank Variations via Greatist

[Move + groove] Burpee Partner Workout via Fit Foodie Finds + Give ‘Em Five 15 Minute AMRAP via Purely Twins + Total Body Stability Ball Workout via Run Pretty

Food for Thought

[Self-confidence ain’t easy] When Self-Confidence Isn’t 24/7 via The Lunchbox Diaries

[Love this] 11 Old-Fashioned Relationship Habits We Should Bring Back via Marc and Angel Hack Life

[Exercise is all about your personal goals] Why You Shouldn’t Feel Bad About Modifying Exercises via Purely Twins

Food for Belly

[Yup yup] Swiss Cheese Quiche Muffins with Cornbread Bottoms via Yeah…Imma Eat That

[So much goodness] Healthy Grilled Sweet Potato Nachos via Pinch of Yum

[Stunning] Heirloom Caprese with Mint Pesto via Love and Lemons

[Refreshing] Summer Zucchini Peach Salad via Peachy Palate

[Wow] An Ode to Toast: 4 Easy Vegan Combos via Oh She Glows

[Love this idea] Grilled Cherry Milkshakes via Edible Perspective

[You can’t turn these down] Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches via Smitten Kitchen

Miscellaneous Fun

[Go New York!!!] Top 15 States Where People Walk the Most via Greatist

[Bizarre but so funny] 35 Celebrities with Twins From Centuries Ago via Distractify

Have a wonderful weekend, folks!

“Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.” 

— 1 Thes 5:16-18

So tell me:

What are your plans for today?

Anything fun for the weekend?