Shoe Fettish

I have a serious shoe addiction.  In the past 4 weeks, as a reward for working such crazy, long hours, I bought myself a few pairs of shoes.

Asics Gel-Kayanos - needed a new pair because I logged in about 750 miles on them already.  Got them for $49 at Nordstrom Rack!

My leopard flats had a hole on the soles because I wore them everywhere and I needed to replace them. Unfortunately, the pair I love so  much were not on sale anywhere and I decided to get these Me Too flats from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.  They fit perfect (true to size) and I can probably wear them through the winter and spring time. Best thing is they were also on sale for $59 & I had a $50 gift card that I was saving up for something.   

I also needed some new boots for when I go from work to school in the rain.  Bought these awesome Frye Veronica Shorties.  Also bought at anniversary sale. 

I think I really, really went bananas because I ended up buying two more pair of boots at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.  They are similar but one is more casual and the other is a bit more dressy. The Clarks are super comfortable and I can even wear them without pain at work.  The Aldos I have only worn when I don't have any appointments out in the factory at work.  They aren't as comfortable as the Clarks.

Aldo Fastrost Boots

Clarks Indigo Boots

Other than a new pair of nude & black flats, I won't be needing any shoes until next spring/summer. 

Just a small treat

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I finished my last final of the quarter & am not taking summer courses.  Decided to celebrate by buying these lovely shoes.  Am hunting for the sold black pair but for now these will do for summer time.

Low Fat Chicken Curry Recipe:

Life....

Is so freaking hectic right now.  My only goal for the foreseeable future is to get my BA completed and done.  I've put this off long enough and it's time to put it behind me.  With that said, I'm spending so much time studying & not much else.  I keep repeating to myself that if I give up stuff now, the rewards will make up for it.  Like, today, I am not going to any Superbowl parties because I have 2 midterms coming up and I need to get my A game on.  And, you all know I love football!

The sacrifice will be worth it in about a year and a half.

Garmin 405 Heart Rate Monitor

My girlfriend just posted a deal on her fb page about a Garmin 405, on sale for $139.99. which is a great deal considering they are normally $200+.  It includes a USB stick and a heart rate monitor.  Should be here to me tomorrow!


Get the deal here.  Hurry because earlier today it went back up to $199!

Whole Wheat Penne tossed with left over turkey, broccoli rabe, spinach and red bell peppers

I try to eat as healthy as I can and I'm always trying to create new recipes.  Anyhow, I didn't want any more turkey, gravy etc and decided something quick and simple would do.  Came up with this:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup chopped left over turkey breast
• 2 cups broccoli rabe chopped
• 1 cup spinach
• 2 bell peppers chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 pinches of kosher salt
• fresh cracked black pepper
• 1 box whole wheat penne pasta

Bring water to a boil, add a few dashes of olive oil and a pinch of salt to the water.  Once water boils, add the penne pasta and cook until al dente. 

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add garlic, turkey, broccoli and stir for a few minutes, until broccoli starts to turn a darker green.  Add bell peppers, spinach, salt and pepper.  Add a half cup of chicken stock (I made turkey stock this morning, so I used that).  Once all the veggies are cooked,  turn off heat.  

By this time, pasta should be cooked.  Measure out 2/3 cup of pasta, toss with one cup of the turkey and veggies.  I like spicy foods so I also added crushed red peppers.  Serve.  NOM NOM NOM.

Fast, easy and healthy to boot.  

Vegas

Finally in vegas for Dennis and Natalie's wedding.  I have worked so much in the past week and now that I am here, I'm beat!! 

I really just want to pass out but we are in Vegas!