Fried
No, I’m not talking about chicken. I’m talking about me.
I wish I had pictures to share from a weekend spent on a beautiful hike or relaxing at a vineyard but alas, it was spent working at my second job.
Doesn’t get sexier than a Saturday night spent in scrubs at the hospital.
Actually, I was on call so I didn’t spend my entire night there, just about 7 hours or so. The hospital that I occasionally pick up extra hours at is strategically located close to the mall and I was forced to make a pit stop at Sephora.
I originally planned on just getting some lash primer and mascara but I got lost in the glowing lights and scent of perfume and left with a few extra items…
Korres totally sucked me in with the pretty Greece-themed packaging of their Magic Light Bronzer.
The color is called Santorini which I’m hoping will teleport me there with Brandon and Coco in-tow as soon as I brush it on.
I was also lucky enough to shove down some left over green garbanzo bean salad in between call backs.
I actually bought this salad premade at Whole Foods and wanted to recreate one but they don’t carry green garbanzo beans at that location. ‘Tis a shame as they are mighty scrumptious.
Between a sick Brandon, another recipe fail Saturday morning, not getting in bed until 3:30am after a late night call back and then working on two more recipes all Sunday morning, I’m feeling a little bit toasty today. And not like, I just enjoyed a glass of bubbly toasty. That’s okay though, you have to work hard to play hard, right?
Thankfully, Brandon and I got a little time to relax together and went to see a movie later in the afternoon.
Melissa McCarthy is officially the funniest woman on the face of the planet.
I picked up an Iced Green Tea Matcha Latte from Peet’s to enjoy with the movie and it was pretty tasty. My iPhone camera refused to focus on it though.
In garden news, I’ve managed not to kill the heirloom tomato plants we bought and I may even have enough to eventually make a recipe with!
Growing your own food is seriously exciting stuff. I’ve decided to make a personal goal to have a real garden next year, with all sorts of fruits and veggies.
Well, that’s about it peeps. I’m keeping it short and sweet today. But I promise there will be a few tasty recipes in the near future and possibly a quick weekend getaway to Tahoe next weekend, assuming all goes as planned.
Have a great Monday!
Have you tried green garbanzo beans before?
Seen any good movies lately?
When I read “fried”, I thought sunburn – glad that’s not the case :)
It does kind of sound like that, huh? Sadly, I was only outside for about an hour all weekend!
Sephora gets me everytime, that darn store;)
Oh my gosh, I can not wait to see The Heat. I adore Melissa McCarthy. She’s amazing.
I love garbanzo beans, they’re so tasty roasted with some coconut oil and cinnamon!
You have to see The Heat, it is hilarious!
Sephora is like Target… I can’t leave with ONLY what I intended to buy ;) haha
I hope you’re feeling relaxed and refreshed today!
I woke up super tired this morning too! Must’ve been the 3 hours I spent staring at my ceiling in the middle of the night. I’ll drink an extra cup of coffee for you today!
Insomnia is the worst! I always have a book next to my bed for those times, reading seems to help me doze off. I hope you get some good sleep tonight! :)
Wow…what a busy weekend! Bummer you had to work! And, boy do I love Sephora!
I had no idea green garbanzo beans even existed, definitely noted! And I need to see The Heat, I can only imagine how well Melissa McCarthy and Sandra Bullock work together.
I just discovered them recently and they are completely different from the regular garbanzo beans. They’re delicious!
I waited to see The Heat until the crowds died down some but I’m so glad we went to see it because I pretty much laughed the entire time. I loved it!
Sorry you had to work but on the upside of things you got some great stuff at Sephora. We will be going to Tahoe next month to visit family. Can’t wait. :)
I like to throw myself pity parties on my blog but it wasn’t all that bad. I hope you have fun in Tahoe! It will fun to see where you end up going.
Sephora is a dangerous place. Those lights are hypnotizing. I’d literally never heard of green garbanzos until your IG post this weekend. They look tasty, though!
If you are ever at Whole Foods and see them, you should try them! They are really, really good! (Note the use of 2 reallys)
Not every weekend can be a good one. :) I’m glad you had at least a little (even if it wasn’t enough) time to yourself, though! I’d also love to one day own my own garden–although I don’t know if the garden would like that idea very much. Apparently various animals have eaten all of my dad’s veggies, and I can barely take care of another living creature as it is, so we’ll see how that endeavor turns out. :P
Ahh, it wasn’t a bad weekend. Just tiring is all.
I think Rosie seems very well cared for and you’d do great with your own garden! :)
Gosh girl you had an exhausting weekend! Hope you get some down time this week.
I am dying to see The Heat! I love Melissa McCarthy
Thank you sweetie! :)
Go see The Heat, it is so freaking funny!
Whew! You were one busy lady this weekend! You definitely deserve a glass of bubbly tonight :) And that eye shadow looks just like the Santorini sunsets! I see why it is named after the island.
I’m so jealous you got to see a sunset in Santorini. I can’t even begin to imagine the beauty…
I’m seriously jealous of your heirloom tomatoes! I wish I could grow my own but alas, I am surrounded by concrete. I hope you plan on getting some R&R after that crazy weekend! Also, I loved your vineyard photos!
My plants are in pots and are on top of a wooden bench so you could definitely grow some on concrete.
Thank you for the R&R wishes! I have a full work week ahead but I’m looking forward to next weekend because we have a mini vacay to Tahoe planned.
I have not tried green garbanzo beans before but that salad looks like it is pretty tasty! Sorry you had to work over the weekend! What a bummer! My Mom and Aunt went to see that movie over the weekend too. They said it was really funny. Guess I’ll have to go see it now too! :)
Thanks Beth! Don’t pity me, I chose to pick up an extra shift because I feel bad saying no. I have to work on that because it burns me out to work 6 days a week!
The Heat was unbelievably funny, you have to go see it!
I just went to Sephora a few days ago! Man, they suck the life out of your wallet ;). I love my new products, though. Try to take some time to relax, girl! That’s a ridiculous workload!
Let me know how you like the BB cream! I’ve been in the market for one but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. I wish I could start a garden but the weather in the city is too dramatic. East Bay weather is perfect!
What kind of work do you do at the hospital?
I’ve used it twice and really like it so far. It’s very light coverage but I like a more natural look. Plus, Tarte makes their products without parabens and all of that other junk, which I love.
I got fried this weekend, the I look like a lobster kind of fried. Sorry you were busy working most all weekend but glad you got to see the heat. I thought that movie was hilarious.
It was so funny! I loved it.
I have that BB cream too. I love it – and all Tarte products!
Ugh that’s no fun working a weekend night…it’s bad enough working a weekend day…I know from experience! Hope you had some time to relax on Sunday night!
Mmmmm I could totally go for one of those matcha lattes right now! PS–that Santorini bronzer looks amaaaaaze!
work has been leaving me fried too. :( i can’t imagine working a second job, but had considered it many times.
the husband just told me the other week he wants to work on the garden with me next year. like, really work on it and get some serious crops going, get some good soil, etc. my heart sung.
I don’t recommend getting a second job. I had mine before I found a full-time job and then decided to keep it for extra money but it’s really wearing on me.
That would be so sweet for you two to garden together! The weather out here is perfect for one, it’s almost a sin not to have a garden.
If it makes you feel better I’m now travelling to work interstate and away from home Monday – Thursday each week for at least the next 6 weeks….ugh!
Aw…that sucks! Hopefully the 6 weeks flies by quickly!
I’ve never heard of green garbanzo beans! I love garbanzos! I will have to be on the lookout for these when I get to specialty grocery stores. :)
I know for sure Whole Foods carries their 365 brand of them but I think only certain stores have them. They’re so good though, I’m sure you’ll love them!
How did you like the Tarte mascara? I’m on the market for a new one and I have such a hard time finding a good one.
I’m going to need you to give me some garden pointers soon :).
Hope you got some rest my dear!
I have no room to give pointers but I have tried my fair share of mascaras! I liked the Tarte mascara but I wasn’t blown away by it. One that I really like is Korres Volcanic Mineral Mascara which is also sold at Sephora. Diorshow is a good one too but it’s not as natural as the Tarte and Korres brands.
Thanks! I’m feeling much better now that the weekend is here again! :)