Have you ever had your health judged by the size of your body? Do you judge your health based on the size of your body? Have you ever judged someone's health based off of their physical size? Do you think it's gender biased: do you think ladies are more likely to be ridiculed than men?
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21 Things Learned Before Age 21
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I've (Emily, here!) learned a lot in my short 21 years here in the world, and I think it's all pretty great. It's cool to realize that I have this space to share with you my 21 bits of advice for everyone. Enjoy! Xx.
Here's what I've learned so far ...
1. Nobody is going to swoop in and rescue you from your life; only you can do that for yourself.
2. You don’t gain or lose 10 pounds by eating a bowl of ice cream. Grab a spoon & dig in.
3. No one looks at you and says, oh my god if that dimple weren’t there on your right butt cheek, I’d love you so much more. Love yourself the way other people love you: without judgment and criticism.
4. Magic drink and cure-all: spinach and banana smoothie. Perfect post toxin binge, wink wink.
5. Being young isn’t an excuse to be socially inappropriate, but growing up doesn’t give you permission to lose your sense of wonder.
6. If you don’t love it, don’t do it/ have sex with it/ buy it.
7. Do no harm, but take no shit. And if you do harm, remember a sincere apology speaks volumes.
8. Forgiveness takes you further than any resentment ever will.
9. Celebrate the little things. They are the foundation for your success.
10. Wear the new shoes, the sexy lingerie, the leather pants; there’s no special occasion like living life to the fullest.
11. Some things are just not about you. Regardless of your inner 4-year-old opinion, the universe does not revolve around you.
12. Friendships are just like any other relationship: they take trust, understanding, communication, and love.
13. Take a day off “just because”. You’ll never know what great ideas come from a little R&R.
14. Stay in touch with the teachers that made you believe in the world again. They will forever encourage and inspire your dreams.
15. Put yourself out there, again and again, regardless of rejection or being shut down. You never know when the other person will blink and think: this one.
16. Read your favorite books over and over again — chick lit, comics, biographies, it doesn’t matter as long as you love it.
17. Don’t be afraid of love. It might not be a forever kind of love, but if it makes your heart sing for a moment, hold on tight with no regrets. Remember your worth does not depend on the opinions of others, but rather the opinion you hold of yourself.
18. There are no rules on heartbreak. Take as much time as you need.
19. If there's something you’re passionate about, go for it. Don’t wait. You never know how your story will unfold until you leap.
20. Sometimes, all you need is a cup of tea, someone to brush your hair, and a funny movie.
21. Stop waiting for the shoe to drop and just live your damn life. If something bad happens, it happens, but it’s not because of something you did or didn’t do. You’ll notice when you stop expecting terrible things to happen, they stop happening.
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Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Pretzel, Popcorn Bark
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Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Pretzel, Popcorn Bark, Say What? Yes. It's happening.
Can I (Emily, here!) get a woot woot for easy, fast, and absolutely amazing recipes? This bark is going to make you want to do the happy dance. No lies. I included it in the Halloween Recipe series because a) cravings hit when handing out candy to trick-or-treaters so better entertain your tastebuds with something fabulous, b) if you're going to a party - read: not a frat party - and want something sweet & savory to bring along that's not the norm, these are perfect, and c) I'm eating this during Halloween time, and therefore it belongs in the Halloween Recipe series. Plus, if you've ever had chocolate spiders or haystacks, these taste like the deconstructed version (with an addition of popcorn of course, because really, why not?).
This recipe brings all of the Great Vibes because it's ...
5 ingredients
ready to eat in under 30 minutes
sweet
savory
crunchy
rich
decadent
versatile
Why love bark? Sometimes yumminess doesn't have to be complicated. Chocolate bark as a base sets you up for recipe success every time. Think of the options: nuts & seeds, dried fruit, other types of chocolate, peppermint for the holidays, etc.
Ingredients & steps after the jump ...
Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Pretzel, Popcorn Bark
Ingredients ::
+ Pretzels (gf, v)
+ Popcorn (homemade with olive oil)
+ Peanut Butter (unsalted, organic)
+ 1 bag of Chocolate Chips (gf, v)
+ Salt (Pink Himalayan Sea Salt)
Recipe ::
Make popcorn - follow instructions on the bag or microwave 2 tbsp - 1/4 cup organic popcorn kernels with 1 tbsp olive oil in a glass container with vented lid until it is more than 5 seconds between popping (about 4-5 minutes, depends on microwave; you can also do this on the stove).
Melt chocolate in a bowl, in a double broiler or microwaving on high for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until all of the chips have melted.
Spread melted chocolate evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicon mat.
Cover with crushed pretzels & popcorn.
Drizzle with peanut butter.
Place in refrigerator or freezer to harden.
Break into pieces, and enjoy! Xx.
