I feel like all my TILT posts have involved soccer thus far (a whopping two until now), but, I guess I really love soccer. Last night the U.S. Men's National Team won for the first time EVER in Mexico. It only took 75 years but Brek Shea off the bench got a play started and the U.S. held the lead until the end. History in the making:
Also, the Premier League starts this weekend and I can't wait. Anyone want to join our Fantasy league? Anyone? Bueller? RVP to Man Utd is stressing me out. It's totally messing up my line up (and my head).
Pinterest. I'm no stranger to Pinterest but lately my obsession has gone into overdrive. I want to just organize everything in my life in pinboards ... how sad.
Donut plugs from BMA Modified. I got these plugs as a gift (thanks sister!) and I just love them.
I got a new bike!! I'm pretty excited about this. I previously only had a single speed, which I love, but I'm ready to get serious and learn how to use gears, hah.
Sonic. Am I the only one who gets really excited at the start of a month, because I know Sonic's new items are going to come out? Yeah? Just me? Well, I am not ashamed. I go to a zumba class near a Sonic and undo all my efforts. I was SO excited when Sonic finally came to my state. I could go for a diet raspberry limeade right now (or more like a giant hey batter batter blast). This sign made me laugh because at least I'm not the only one ...
Rainy days. I love summer and the heat but I can't help but enjoy rainy days like today. They make me feel all cozy and justify my laziness. (However, I much prefer hot summer storms -- it's only 67 degrees out right now!)
School supplies. Buying new supplies was the only thing I really ever liked about school. Something about new notebooks and pens just makes me feel motivated. I still get the same way at the beginning of the year when I get a new planner, and I can always use new notebooks!
Crepes. Saturday, my mom and I went to a local coffee shop for coffees and crepes. I got banana + chocolate chips + peanut butter (and whipped cream, duh) and it was as amazing as it sounds. I mistakenly ordered the large but ate it all up. On a side note, sometimes as a treat my mom would make me peanut butter, banana, marshmallow, and chocolate chip sandwiches for lunch ... ultimate flavor combo.
Fishtail braids. It feels like it takes forever, but the end result is always worth it.
Brownies. I made Mama Pea's black bean brownies and they turned out pretty darn good. They don't taste like beans at all. They do taste strongly like applesauce, though. I've seen some recipes sub mashed banana so maybe next time I will try a mixture of both. Still, at less than 100 calories each (for 12 servings), they make a nice chocolate fix!
Cockneys vs. zombies. My bf just showed me this and I cannot wait.
The Olympics! I never really got into the Olympics before, but this time around I cannot get enough. Some of my favorite events to watch are football, swimming, gymnastics, cycling, and track & field. I was bummed when the U.S. men's soccer team didn't make it, but I am still proud to support the women and will be rockin' my U.S. jersey tomorrow (and hopefully for two more games after that). Here's Rapinoe's goal from the last game:
Summer hours! My work is doing a summer hours program where you can work longer days Mon-Thurs and leave early on Fridays. I like to get to work early and leave early so it kind of sucks staying late, but it's oh-so worth it come Fridays.
Nick Offerman, aka Ron Swanson, aka the most awesome dude ever. Here's some proof (NSFW!!). That picture (and explanation) made me laugh so hard.
Aisha Tyler. Aisha is really funny; on one of my favorite shows, Archer; and her podcast Girl on Guy (wonder how many hits that search is going to bring to my site) helps me get through the workday.
If you've never seen Archer, enjoy these clips -- I've got some more Olympics to watch!
