Burnt pizza

when left to my own devices... I burn the pizza!! Blergh.. as simple as it may seem I somehow manage to screw it up!! I ate it anyway. ha!

Woo hoo!! I finally got my certificate in the mail. I'm a level 3 personal trainer. Yippee!! So, I've decided to get myself back into fighting shape before I start training anyone. I've definitely let myself go in terms of lack of exercise and eating badly..

I finally went to the gym today and did a PUNCH kickboxing class and Zumba. Now I don't really advise doing more than 1 hour of exercise but I felt like staying for an extra class today. I probably won't be doing that again.. my one butt cheek is sore! :-D

Now someone either misses the hubs or she's missing her friends. I'm not sure which!

sad face!

after salsa class last night, I made myself an oven baked sea bass, spinach, and asparagus dinner. Quite healthy and tasty!!

Breakfast this morning: eggs, whole wheat toast, and some fruit. I love tropical fruits!

salmon dressed in EVOO, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and chili powder.

Quinoa, salmon, spinach, and lettuce w. korean dipping sauce.

snack of peanut butter M&M's and giganto pretzels... I think I deserve this one after the workouts and taking the Noms for an hour long walk! Phew..

Agenda: Korean class, Salsa!

Pho sure

We're back in London and SO tired!!! Nothing like a bowl of Pho to put you straight to sleep.

fresh spring rolls w. a peanut dipping sauce

Vietnamese baguette of both chicken and beef on a whole wheat baguette. I've never had one of these before. I didn't even know it was a thing in the Vietnamese cuisine culture. It was like regular sandwich but with the classic Vietnamese herbs and spices. Quite yummy!

bowl of cereal for breakfast with sprinkled seeds and germ on top. Our fridge is almost empty; no eggs and bread!! Time for an Ocado order ..

http://www.kobos.com/Coffee-Tea-Espresso/Gourmet-Specialty-Coffee/Dark-Roast-Coffee/

I'm back to drinking coffee! While we were in Portland, we stopped by Kobos coffee and bought two different dark blends. I love their coffee's because its dark but doesn't taste bitter and has a rich and smooth taste. It's a nice way to welcome coffee back into my life :)

Today's agenda: Zumba, Korean studies, salsa class, relaxation.. The hubs is in Dublin, Ireland for a couple days leaving me all alone!! What the funk we just got back home!! Booooo!!!

HE DID IT!

Chicken lettuce wraps

crab cakes

california roll

my preggie friend opening her gifts

I love buying baby gifts and living vicariously through my friends :)

either that dress is really unflattering or I've gained a TON of weight. eeek!!

We've arrived at U of I for my brother's law school graduation and we're here to eat some fried foods!

my bro making the recommendations on what to order

this was a very delicious fried fish sandwich.

the fried chicken was good but it still doesn't measure up to the greasy fried chicken in London.

U of I is such a cute college town. definitely brought me back in time..

we went to a Korean restaurant for dinner and received amazing service and pretty decent food.

we stopped at a local college bar for a sample of beer and some socialization

lots of beers to choose from

3 years of school sure go by fast.. Congrats to my older brother for finishing law school cum laude!!

Unfortunately, we brought the camera that doesn't have a very good lens :(. These pictures were the best I could do!

proud momma

"lets get a back shot"

snacking after the ceremony

future Judge?

..hey I can pretend!

We went to a Thai restaurant for Joe's graduation dinner. We all ate till we were STUFFED!! Dwaeji's! The food was all very tasty..

thai iced tea

mango strawberry cheesecake

fried banana dipped in honey with vanilla ice cream. Yuuuuuuummmm..

One last photo before heading back home!