Mother's Day

Hi everyone :)

I don't know if it is Mother's Day for everyone today but in Germany at least it is. And isn't it weird that we only really think about what our mum's went through to get us where we are on Mother's Day? It's a weird concept that.

I mean they went through 17 hours of labour for us. You don't just do that for anyone.

They put up with our tantrums, with us ignoring them and sometimes even thinking we hated them.

We have this connection with our mothers that we never loose and even when we move out they are still part of us. Quite a big part for me. My mum has thought me most of what I know. She has held my hand through the rough patches and was the first person I saw when I woke up in hospital after my car accident. Let me tell you that was the best day of my life, not literally but you know.

They are there for everything all the ups and downs and they never give up on us even if we have.

We should all be really grateful for that! I know I am.

My mum means so much to me and everything she has done for me. I know for sure I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for her. Her trust in me making my own choices but also her hugs and kind words when things did go wrong. I love her for letting me make my own mistakes and not telling me: I told you so, afterwards even though she knew all along.

This is what we really need to say to our mums:

One giant big Thank You paired with an enormous hug :)

x

J.

Youtube Treasures

Hi everyone :)

I am busy with uni stuff again. Who would have guessed. I have my first exam in two weeks and essay's to write and horrendous amounts of texts to read.

So this one is going to be real short I am afraid.

A week ago I stumbled upon this clip by accident and boy is it brilliant.

Makes me laugh every time :)

And another clip my boyfriend introduced me to, yes you are allowed to clap your back :D

I mean you gotta love Emma Stone right, but after I have seen this clip I just always think about it whenever I see her. It's sooooo good :D

Enjoy your Saturday night :)

x

J.

Smoothie-licious

Hi everyone :)

As promised here are some more very very delicious smoothie recipes that I have tried myself and deemed tasty.

I hope you like them and can maybe enjoy them as much as I do. I have at least one a day at the moment because I like experimenting with them so much but also because I have a bit of a sweet tooth and smoothies are my sweets right now.

Maybe I should think of names for them as well. Just so it is easier to tell them apart. Let me tell you they all are absolutely dumb. Literally the first thing that came to mind so don't judge.... :P

Obviously you will have to cut all the ingredients up just a bit because although I do have a great blender I don't think it could handle a whole apple :D

Green Monster

1 green apple

1 peach

1 kiwi

50 ml passion fruit juice

(for slightly sweeter version add 1 tsp of maple syrup)

Purple Delight

1 handful of blueberries

1 peach

4 tbsp yogurt

1/2 banana

50 ml blackcurrant juice

Kiwi-Berry

6 strawberries (fairly large)

1 handful of blueberries

50 ml blackcurrant juice

1 peach

1 kiwi

They all make for around a glass of smoothie, depending on your glass size really.

Enjoy!

x

J.

Something to Think about

Hi everyone :)

A while back I read a quote that I just couldn't let go. I kept thinking about it for days on end so I thought I would share it with you all.

Your are too smart to be the only thing

standing in your way.

- Jennifer J. Freeman

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Had enough time to think about it? 

It's so true isn't it? And it is a shame really that it is so true.

There are so many great opportunities that we just don't take because we think to much about it. Too many times have we not taken a risk and jumped into happiness because we worry to much.

We literally block our on way to happiness. It's like we are all some sort of masochist that likes destroying their own happiness. Or even the shot at being happy. 

There are so many occasion where we prefer to stay at home because it is safer and than we regret it.

We really are to smart to do that to ourselves.

Or we should be!

We need to stop overthinking things and building walls between us and great opportunities.

It's like there is another one of us walking in front of us who decides what we can and cannot do.

Step around yourself and take a chance.

We only learn and grow through mistakes.

You are too smart to be the only thing

standing in your way.

- Jennifer J. Freeman

x

J.

My Smoothie Life

Hi everyone :)

It is getting warmer and warmer and summer is nearing. 

At least that is how it is supposed to work, so I am just going to forget about the bad weather and pretend that I am preparing for summer. Which I am it's just that the weather hasn't quite gotten that yet, most of the time anyway. 

As I was saying: It is going to be summer soon and us girls now that this means getting your beach body ready. Yes there is no beaches in Augsburg but that is not the point. We want to look our best but at the same time we don't want to be missing out on the good stuff. 

Which is why I have some pretty simple things that you can do that will keep you from gaining weight which is all I think we need really. I am not a big fan of changing your whole body for summer I just like to keep it the way it is :)

Lets begin:

There is 3 things I like to do.

Firstly I like to stay away from sweets completely which is a lot easier said than done, I know. But I am not just saying stay away from sweets no I am giving you an alternative that you can get creative with and that is even more delicious than sweets. 

SMOOTHIES 

They are tasty and healthy at the same time. I have one recipe for you now but I will make a whole post about it on Friday, since I have been having one for breakfast every morning this week and will continue to experiment with them.

All you really need for smoothies is a blender and fruit so that is quite handy as well. 

Ingredients

75 ml apple juice  

4 tbsp yogurt

6 strawberries (fairly large)

half a banana (a big one)

If you feel like having a real refreshment add 3-4 frozen strawberries. 

That all goes into a blender until all the fruit pieces have turned into a liquid, slightly thick mixture. 

And there you have your sweet treat :)

Secondly I like to drink a lot of water and there is a reason for that. Not only because you need to stay hydrated in summer but also because your body stores water if you don't drink enough. That means that if you drink more your body will loose the water it has been storing and you will actually loose weight without loosing weight :D Did that make sense?

And the third thing: Try to avoid eating anything other than vegetables after 8 pm. Meaning salad, cucumbers, peppers and stuff are fine, but no potatoes. So just vegetables that consist of a lot of water. That goes together with the second thing in a way, because lots of water is good. Or fluid in generaöl

And with these three things, looking good for summer really isn't so hard. Also what doing this will include is better skin. Because eating healthy and drinking a lot actually does have an effect on your skin. 

x

J.

Musical Monday

Hi everyone :)

It's that time of the week again: Music time!!!

This week with songs of my boyfriends choosing :) Sue him if you don't like them :D

I definitely agree with the first one though: Neeeext.

You can never really go wrong with 30 Seconds to Mars so lets have the last one.

Enjoy and have a good week :)

x

J.

Youtube Treasures

Hi everyone :)

I am always on the lookout for creative things on the internet that I can show you. And since we have been talking about commercials and ads before this week I thought this one would fit quite well.

I know it isn't the newest internet sensation but I think it is pretty well made nonetheless.

What I am talking about?

A Pepsi commercial. The one with Britney, Pink and Beyonce to be more precise.

What I like so much about it? It is different, sure they wear very view clothes but that is not the point.

I find the idea very cool, to take 3 so different voices and make them sing such an iconic song.

Besides they do look great right? :)

I have to be honest though: Before I had even seen this video I was pretty concerned that their voices would go together. They are all unique for a different reason yet somehow did sound so amazing together. 

And the thing itself is just a bit hilarious isn't it? Enrique Iglesias as Cesar? I have always pictured him as a cute puppy, Enrique I mean. Obviously not Cesar.

Tell me what you think?

x

J.