Blue skies and organic lollipops

Yet another overdue post from me! Recently i have been doing lots and lots of homework. I have finished 3 classes; Theology, Macroeconomics, and Philosophy. I am still taking English, but i'm halfway through! Yippee! This week i am doing a juice fast or in other word a detox. Other than craving sugar, it is going well so far.

I am so thankful for the beautiful weather we have been having lately! The blue sky, green grass, warm sunshine. If only i had somewhere to lay down and let the sun kiss my face while i read a book, ahh that would be very nice indeed. But not here in apartments. Nope, i have a little wood deck, that bee's love, and everyone can see me. I am planning on a little patio garden though. I am going to plant tomatoes, lettuce, basil, parsley, and dandelion. Yup, im going to plant dandelions on purpose. Why? Only cause they are the most nutritious greens, and flowers that are free! Plus in the fall i can take the roots, dry them, and make a tea with them for a great detox tea (or alternative to coffee!). Amazing huh? I love how God gives us the "medicine" we need right in our backyards! About 90% of "weeds" and grass in a typical backyard are edible. I love how God provides for us.

Well i will leave you all with a smoothie recipe i just had this morning. It was awesome!

Strawberry banana Oatmeal smoothie
5 Strawberries
1 Banana
1/2 Cup Raw Organic Oatmeal
1/4 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds
1/4 Cup Almonds
1/2 Cup Rice milk or Almond milk
1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon
3 Ice cubes
Grind oatmeal, Chia seeds and almonds till ground in a fine meal. Add fruit, spices, and milk and ice. Blend till smooth. Enjoy this Yummy breakfast smoothie!

Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of healthiness

Wow! Things have changed a lot since i blogged last. Lets see... well i was married on July 2nd, the wedding was...successful ;) . I know live outside of Lynchburg, in Forest, Virginia . Shortly after we moved here there was a earthquake. Very exciting stuff. No one was hurt and no damage except for crooked pictures. I have a job at a health food store called Health Nut Nutrition. I love my job. I learn everyday new things, how herbs, fresh raw food, and whole grains can help cure diseases and sickness! We live in a small 1 bedroom (basically 2 bedroom cause we have a den/office) apartment. It's different for me because i have never lived in town, let alone in an apartment where i can hear our neighbors. I have learned to cook and bake lots of new things like beef, bagels, and bread. My husband and i attend a lot of local political meetings such as Ron Paul meetups, Tea Part meetings (i only went once) , and we watch debates on tv together. I have learned so much in the past 6 1/2 months! I am now in school doing classes online with Liberty University. I changed my major to business and am currently working on Macroeconomics and Philosophy , both of which are very difficult. They will go for 8 weeks then i start 2 different courses for another 8 weeks. We have been to Pennsylvania twice, North Carolina several times, and Tennessee. Well im off to go to the Library, make some bagels , and work on homework, for today is my day off of work. Until next time!