Another month, another milk and cookies date!

I really look forward to these catch-ups because they give me a chance to chat without aim and release all of the disconnected thoughts in my head. Thanks in advance for listening!

With that, let’s sit down and enjoy some soft ooey gooey cookies and a tall glass of [almond] milk.

If we were having milk and cookies together today…

A big hug would be in order (duh)!  And instead of chatting about the small things first, we would just start with whatever’s on our mind and go with the flow.

I would tell you all about how Darya Rose, the author of the blog Summer Tomato, recently started a podcast called Foodist.  If you like learning about other people’s health journeys, definitely check it out.  I love Darya’s realistic, no-nonsense approach to achieving a healthy lifestyle.

We would then inevitably chat about the weather, and I would tell you how evening walks are back in my life!  While it’s too freaking hot to go outside at any other time of the day, the temperature around 6 pm is perfect (IMO).  And with the sun not setting until almost 8 pm, I have no excuses not to get out!

Social media would be on our minds for some reason, so we’d move on to a discussion about our favorite channels.  You’d tell me Pinterest is where it’s at, but I would disagree.  For me, it’s all about Instagram and Snapchat.  Yes, the thing I joined last is quickly becoming my favorite.  I love how Snapchat incorporates pictures and video and how nothing is permanent.  The casual feel is also great…share whatever you want, whenever you want. Pretty awesome!  The built in chat feature is convenient too.  So much to love.  After going on and on about Snapchat, I’d finally convince you to join and follow me (@myinnershakti) of course!  But don’t lie…the crazy selfie filter feature is what really drew you in!

Obviously food would be next on the list of things we talk about.  I would share with you that I’m still on an egg + avocado + feta + sriracha + sourdough toast kick.  SO DAMN GOOD!  And it literally takes five minutes to make.  I’d also share that my favorite afternoon snack as of late is Greek yogurt + PB.  However, if you’re anything like Vishnu, you’ll think that’s a really gross combo.  But I don’t find that to be the case, so it’s worth mentioning!

After talking about some of your recent food obsessions, I’d share a story about how I experienced the power of humor at the grocery store the other day.  My usual experience at our local Publix isn’t always a great one.  So I was pleasantly surprised when the lady behind the deli counter joked with me, a vegetarian, about buying turkey for my husband.  It seems like such a silly thing to remember, but it made the rest of my shopping experience + the rest of my night a lot lighter.  Regardless of what we do for a living, I think humor and fun are absolutely key.

Travel would come up next like it always does.  I’d tell you that I’m not travelling again until the end of the month for our Chicago house hunting trip! Eep!  The funny thing is that I’m not at all nervous about the whole process, and that’s probably because I’ve gone through it a million times now. But in all seriousness, fingers and toes are crossed that we find what we’re looking for.  I’ll share more when we meet again next month!

And finally, with a few minutes to spare, you’d ask me about my sister’s wedding and how all that is coming along.  I’d tell you that the excitement is getting real now, especially with less than two months to go!  I’m currently in charge of the RSVP list, and I can’t help but smile every time I think about seeing our family and friends in June.  But even before the wedding, we have Aekta’s med school graduation that both Vishnu and I are flying home for!  I still remember attending Vishnu’s graduation last May.  It was such an emotional day, and I know this will be the same.  Can’t wait!

With that, it’s time to go…until next month that is!

So tell me, what’s going on in your life right now?  Any big summer plans?  

I didn’t expect our milk and cookies date last month to be such a hit, especially given that I did most of the talking! 🙂  However, a few of you shared how you enjoyed hearing my random thoughts + life updates.  I invite you to join me once again for some fresh out of the oven chocolate chip cookies and almond milk (or whatever beverage you prefer).

If we were having milk and cookies…

First things first, I’d give you a hug and say thanks for joining me again!  I really do look forward to our random little chats.

After settling in, we’d talk about upcoming travel plans.  I’d tell you that I’m flying to Chicago for a meeting next week and how I’m excited to see my coworkers…and to eat some delicious Chicago food!  I have my sister’s bachelorette party in Austin the following week, so we’d chat about that and all the fun stuff we have planned.  Aside from celebrating my sister and her upcoming wedding, I’m really looking forward to Torchy’s Tacos! Hands down the best tacos I’ve ever had!  I’d then share how most of April will be spent in St. Pete minus the house hunting trip we have planned at the very end of the month.  I’m thankful Vishnu’s schedule allows him to join me on that one!  That would bring us to May, which is all about my sister’s graduation from medical school and her wedding.  Of course, June brings with it the wedding itself and our big move to Chicago.  And that’s where my calendar stops at the moment.  The second half of the year is officially on hold until we are settled in Chicago.  Phew!

After discussing your travel/vacation plans, we’d then talk about transitions and how unexpectedly hard this one is going to be for me.  Don’t get me wrong, I’m SO excited about Chicago and being closer to my sister, but that doesn’t mean I’m not going to miss Florida.  It’s pretty much been my home since November 2011!  The weather, the water, the palm trees – I’m going to miss it all!

We’d then move on to the topic of television.  I’ve been totally sucked into every single one of my favorite shows – The Bachelor, New Girl, Modern Family, Big Bang Theory, Life in Pieces, How to Get Away with Murder, Quantico, and House of Cards.  Each and every one of these shows has been on point this season.  LOVE!  You’d tell me how you’re excited about Game of Thrones, much like Vishnu, and I’d stare at you with a blank look on my face.  Ha!

The topic of exercise would come up next because summer is upon us.  Personally, I’ve been trying to focus on strength training.  In fact, I did this workout on Monday and am still sore.  Running has been a bit harder.  It’s too dark in the mornings for outdoor runs, and for some reason when I get on the treadmill, my ankle starts to hurt a little.  It’s all good though.  I’m just thankful my back doesn’t hurt anymore.

Even though I’m not a fashionista or a beauty expert, we’d talk a lot about shoes and skincare.  I’ve been eyeing these Tommy Hilfiger flats for a week or so now and just haven’t hit the purchase button yet.  They’re supposed to be super comfortable, and I think they’re cute (Vishnu disagrees!). Thoughts?

And in terms of skincare, I’d share how I’m OBSESSED with grapeseed oil as both a makeup remover and a facial moisturizer. I’ll share more soon, but I’m honestly a little shocked by how well it’s working on my skin.

You’d have to run at this point, so we’d wrap up our date by talking about chocolate.  I’d share that I made my chocolate chip banana bread last week and how it was gone in about 36 hours!  I also made this chocolate chip coconut flour banana bread over the weekend and shared some with Jayesh and Ankita.  We all agreed that it was delicious for being Paleo, but to be honest, both Vishnu and I prefer the real deal!  I’m going to make these chocolate chip oatmeal PB cookies before Sunday and promise to let you know how they turn out.  And of course, you’d share your favorite sweet treat recipes with me!

With that, we’d hug and part ways…until next month of course!

So tell me, what’s going on in your life right now?  Also, what’s your favorite type of cookie?!

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