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yes, you may look away from the title because it sounds bland, but hear me out. The strawberries and spinach, plus the banana, create a perfectly sweet and filling meal! Well... maybe half of one. even if it's not too appealing to the eyes, this is perfect to sip on after a workout, or when you're looking for a quick blend to fill you up enough for 2 to 3 hours. Anyway, let's get straight into the recipe. Ingredients 1 cup of water 1/4 cup of yogurt (i used grass-fed yogurt, but you could use Greek yogurt, or any type of unflavored yogurt) 1/2 of a banana 1/2 cup of strawberries (mine was frozen and thawed, but it's better if you use fresh) 1 cup of baby spinach  Optional - any kind of sweetener (stevia, honey, etc.) Directions Simply take your blender (I had a Magic Bullet), and place all of your ingredients into it. Next, blend. Enjoy!! Nutrition Facts Calories - 153 Fat - 2.7 g Sodium - 60 mg Carbohydrates - 22 g Di...

i'm back! see, i told you i'd post a part two, and you didn't have to wait endless months!  *progress!* let's jump right in! Around Chicago - Touring on Big Bus Chicago Hop on Hop Off Tour. we toured on the bus to get around Chicago for the two days we stayed. since it's a "hop on hop off" tour, it made various stops at most visited landmarks, such as Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, Navy Pier, etc.  ps : the second photo in this group is the Willis Tower. if you zoom in to the top, and look to the left side of the building, there are clear boxes. that is where we stood in the previous post at Skydeck Chicago. Centennial Wheel - Navy Pier. the wheel is 196 feet tall. one box could fit eight people, and there is air conditioning or heating. there is a 360 view of part of Lake Michigan, and the city. Shakespeare Theatrer - Navy Pier. there were loads of various shops//entertainment areas at Navy Pier, and this was one of t...

as we all have probably experienced, life can be pretty hectic. i mean, c'mon, everyone has to admit they've had a goal they've wanted to reach, but sometimes, life catches up to us. a main goal for some people, is exercise . * warning .* i go into a 'medical commercial' type of state for the next paragraph. you have been warned. if you've experienced, 'i'll begin exercising tomorrow,' or 'i'll just eat one brownie today (actually turns out to be the whole pan),' you've unfortunately turned into moi. okay, okay! just kidding. i'll be serious now. if you tell yourself these types of things, or something similar, you may end up regretting your decision in the future. i speak from experience. when i procrastinate, i tend to get depressed, leading into overeating, and therefore lowering my enthusiasm in school, dance, and basically anything i'd normally be jumping head-first into. this short list of quotes keeps ...

oh my. Time has really passed, right? I'm officially in high school, juggle two-ish jobs, and now compete in dance. But, that's a story for another time. Anyhoozle, nearly two months ago, (the final week of August, to be exact), my family had our first vacation in... well, forever, honestly. It is no secret, since the title says it. You know, let's just leap into the photography. Outside of Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront. this is where we stayed. Willis Tower & Skydeck Chicago. the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower. Over 1,300 feet in the air. Shedd Aquarium. ps : i saw my biggest fear... aka, an octopus, at the aquarium. you know that "heart-drop" feeling you get when you're falling, extremely scared, or when you see you're crush? yep. that was me. if you want to see a picture of the octopus, just message me, and i'll send it to you. pps : these stingrays made my day. literally. i fell in love with them. t...