Without the rain, there would be no rainbow..
I have to keep reminding myself of that quote because this week I’ve been super s.t.r.e.s.s.e.d. BUT I do have some exciting news (see below)
I was sick on Sunday, had a rough day Tuesday and a 15 hour work day on Thursday so it’s no doubt that I am SUPER excited it’s Friday and ready to enjoy my weekend.
A couple of reason’s I’m stressed:
1.) I’m moving…..out of state (in 49 days not that im counting or anything). Moving away from my family, friends, comfort zone, basically everything i know and love. My rainbow? I’m moving to New Jersey with my boyfriend (who prefers I start addressing him as Adam on my blog). I’m VERY excited to start a life with him and the fact that we never ever EVER have to go 60 days without seeing each other again. He always promised there would be a light at the end of the tunnel 
2.) I need to find a job! I know the job market is still not at its A game so I’ve been a little stressed out.. I will definitely have money saved when I get there but it’s not going to last me forever. I truly believe that everything works out the way it’s supposed to in the end though so I need to breathe and remind myself of that.
3.) I’m SO nervous to tell my employers that I’m moving. Granted I am giving them 7 weeks to find someone who I plan on training and interviewing myself… But they just told me they were pregnant and having twins… Yep, twins. I don’t want them to think my decision has anything to do with their news so I’ve been dreading this upcoming Monday.
I’m trying my hardest to stay positive because I know everything is changing for the better…but sometimes I let anxiety take over!
When I’m stressed I do a couple of things…
1.) Crave Sweets
2.) Blast Music
3.) Fill my schedule with anything and everything to keep myself busy
This week I’ve had dessert every night – I’ve made dinner plans with someone every chance possible – and I’ve listened to music non-stop. I think it’s fair to say I’m stressed :/
Dessert I’ve been hooked on? Oatmeal Blueberry Cookies
Dinner plans since I’ve been home on Wednesday? Best friend, Michelle. Girls I nanny for (i was still working) and my lovely Grandma who always makes me feel better about EVERYTHING.
Music I’ve been jamming out to? Alanis Morissette, B-52′s, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jay – Z and last but never least Hanson.
Since I do crave sweets so often I try to make them so I know exactly what is going into them. Tonight I made my latest obsession: Oatmeal Blueberry Cookies. Oatmeal? healthy. Blueberries? So healthy. Cookies? If they’re broken, they don’t have calories. True story.
Oatmeal Blueberry Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter (unsalted)
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour
- 1/2 cup All purpose flour
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup dried blueberries
Directions
- Cream together the margarine and sugar and then add in the egg and vanilla.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a small bowl and then add into the cookie mix and combine well.
- Carefully fold in the blueberries.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto a parchment covered cookie sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes.
- They should have browned edges and soft looking middles and then when they cool, they will still be chewy
Go ahead and break them because it’s true:
Signs don’t lie and neither do my hips. I’ve eaten the entire batch and I still weigh the same amount. Make these, they’re good for you
Questions: What do you do to relieve stress? Any bloggers live in NJ or NYC? Oh and you DC/MD/VA bloggers we need a date before I leave!
