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Friday Favorites – It’s May

May 1, 2015
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Happy Friday!  This week definitely flew by and I am so looking forward to this weekend!  I wanted to thank everyone for bearing with me of all the growing pains of my switchover to wordpress.  I got my feedburner figured out so Bloglovin is finally pulling from the correct place (are you following me?  If not check it here)!  I have kept a running list of things that need to be done during the switchover and you know I will be sharing it all with you……hint you know how you say “there is an app for that!”  Well that is how it is for wordpress.  Anything that is ailing you, some genius has a plugin for it.  Just make sure it is compatible with your framework and boom.  Done.  I was so overjoyed when I saw my post show up in Bloglovin feed.  Small victories!  Let’s get right into these favorites!

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Friday Favorites

 

Favorite Song

Let’s just pretend someone else sings this song.  I just love the how the beat changes throughout.  It is seriously the best HITT training/running song.  It builds up to a sprint, then recover, then back to that sprint.  I would have been all over this for my spin class.  Skrillex and Diplo lyrics by Justin Bieber.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKS1xjqEv8o

 

Favorite Recipe

I could seriously drink this dressing.  Chopped Thai Salad with Sesame Garlic Dressing full recipe here.

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Favorite Workout

Nice roundup of exercises for hard to reach areas.  The second one sit up a little bit taller and press your fingers firmly into the ground, the will put more of the work into that outer seat area.

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Favorite Purchase

How perfect for Greece right?  It’s on backorder my size but I hope it can get here soon!  Check it here.

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Favorite Funnies

Catching up with the besties and one drops a story about a new girls name I don’t know

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When Mark thinks he can try a new look without my input

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That feeling when a certain someone actually admits you were right in the first place

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When someone asks if it’s 5 o’clock yet and time for an adult bev at the end of the week

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Finally.  Life lessons…..always go with the rock.

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I hope you have a fabulous weekend!  Stop by and tell me what you are up to this weekend!  It’s always nice to say hello to your host ;-)  xoxoxo

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  1. Stephanie Small says

    May 1, 2015 at 12:27 AM

    haha I love that 5 oclock meme. happy hour indeed. and that dress is just adorbs, and some serious food porn in that recipe.

  2. Cheri @ Overactive Blogger says

    May 1, 2015 at 12:58 AM

    That Jennifer Lopez gif! Omg I’m dying!

  3. Kay R. says

    May 1, 2015 at 1:08 AM

    Love the dress you ordered – very Greece indeed. I have to try that workout at some point and that Jlo gif is hilarious!!

  4. Erin of TexErin-in-SydneyLand says

    May 1, 2015 at 4:41 AM

    You showed up in my bloglovin feed :) I bet that dress will look FAB on you!

  5. Kerry says

    May 1, 2015 at 6:03 AM

    That baseball one is too funny! I am so really for adult beverage time and work hasn’t started yet today!

  6. Pamela @ Sequins & Sea Breezes says

    May 1, 2015 at 6:16 AM

    My friend has that dress and it is so cute on! I just can’t get away with the no bra thing so… haha! The little boutique by my house has the same dress in maxi version, I love it! Hahah “She doesn’t even go here!” that made me think of our texts yesterday! LOL! Happy Friday!

    <3, Pamela
    Sequins & Sea Breezes

  7. Biana @ Blovedboston says

    May 1, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    That chopped salad sounds amazing – seriously delicious and healthy!! That’s how I feel about a lot of Bieber songs….but they are so good you can’t help but like it LOL!!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend love! xo, Biana – BlovedBoston

  8. Jenn says

    May 1, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    Mmmm that chopped salad and the dressing sound delicious!! It would fit nicely into my recent super healthy eating kick! :) Loving that dress you got–I think it’ll be perfect for Greece!!
    Hope you have a good weekend girl!!

  9. Caitlin Elizabeth @ This Brunette Life says

    May 1, 2015 at 7:01 AM

    Happy Friday!! That salad looks amazing! And that last gif is too funny. I wonder what that won her haha

  10. Rebecca Jo says

    May 1, 2015 at 7:31 AM

    I need to save that workout – my butt, legs & thighs need some work…. I did a butt workout & just basic kick lifts, I was in tears!

  11. Jaelan @ Making Mrs. M says

    May 1, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    I’ve been working on my core strength a LOT lately! Yay core strength. I need to do this workout.

    Happy Friday, gal!

  12. Somer says

    May 1, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    That recipe looks amazing! Thanks for sharing:)

    Have a great weekend!

    http://www.strolldownsomerdelane.weebly.com

  13. Rachel Emily says

    May 1, 2015 at 7:55 AM

    OMG I have to know what that paper, scissors, rock game was over now!! That girl was so relived!!! So funny. Sesame Garlic Dressing sounds to die for! We loooove Asian inspired salads in this house! Happy Friday!

  14. Kate @ Green Fashionista says

    May 1, 2015 at 7:59 AM

    I’ve been loving that song for weeks, and was so ashamed when I found out it was in fact the Biebs. Oh well.. still rockin’ out to it. No more shame here!

    Happy Friday gurlie <3

  15. Natalie says

    May 1, 2015 at 8:13 AM

    Girl I too am still finding more stuff to do with WordPress. I love it!

    Okay.. back to texting you ha!

  16. kerri @ cheshire kat says

    May 1, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    heh that song! i totally love it and am not ashamed to admit it. great beat. must add those workouts to my list too! you’re doing well with wordpress girl – totally proud of you! happy weekend love! xo

    cheshirekatblog.com

  17. Emily says

    May 1, 2015 at 8:27 AM

    Ohhh, that dress! Hubba hubba—you definitely need that for Greece!

  18. Julia @ Grace Makes New says

    May 1, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    That dress is gorgeous! You definitely need that! LOL “Let’s pretend someone else sings this”, how I feel about a lot of songs! Love all of your gifs, as usual! Have a lovely weekend!

  19. Traci says

    May 1, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    Hey! I am doing that core workout today. I need motivation and direction when I am working out on my own. I’ve been doing exercises from one of the videos you posted a couple of weeks ago. After three babies, my abdominal area is my trouble spot! I’ve been hooked on a Thai chicken salad at Panera lately so i’m going to have to try this recipe and see how it compares!
    You will love Greece. The islands are my most favorite place i’ve ever been. So beautiful! I went with a friend after college.
    Have a great weekend!
    Traci
    waltzmetoheaven.com

  20. Paige @ An Uncomplicated Life Blog says

    May 1, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    That Thai salad looks AhhhhhMazzzzzzing! And I wanna know what that one girl was so devastated by losing rock-paper-scissors! It looked like a life crisis…

  21. Caroline @ Windy City Chic says

    May 1, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    OK, first off, how can that girl workout SO close to the edge of the pool? And not fall in? Anyways… That dress is really pretty and I hope that you get it soon! That Jennifer Lopez gif is so great. I watch American Idol so I was watching it when she was wearing that outfit. She is awesome I love her. The 5:00/beverage one is my other favorite. I hope that you have a fab weekend! :-)

  22. Amy says

    May 1, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    I love that dress. It’s going to look amazing on you! I have been thinking it’s time to start with big salads for dinner now that it’s almost summer. This one looks deelish!

  23. Helene says

    May 1, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    that rock paper scissors gif is amazing. everytime I hear the Jack U song I forget Justin Bieber sings it (WHY DID THEY DO THAT??)

  24. Lindsay says

    May 1, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    I always try your favorite workout of the week and add them in to mix, cannot wait to add this one in! You’re my guru! Happy weekend gorgeous! xo

  25. carissajade says

    May 1, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    That chopped salad looks amazing! AMAZING! That dress is amazing! FRIDAY IS AMAZING! Happy weekend, lady!

  26. Lyndsay says

    May 1, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    The switch over seems like a lot more work than it should be, right? It looks great though, and yay for bloglovin’ finally recognizing the new feed! That chopped salad sounds amazing. Have a great weekend!

    prosecco in the park

  27. Aimee says

    May 1, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    What a perfect dress for your honeymoon, I hope it comes in soon! Love your funnies as always, have a good weekend girl!

  28. Christina says

    May 1, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    Rock is always the right choice! I need that workout in my life; my body will thank me later. lol

  29. Kelli {A Deeper Joy} says

    May 1, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    Amanda….I LOVE your new blog look! VERY classy! And you are gorgeous…every photo is great. That chopped Thai salad looks delicious.

  30. Tabitha Lee says

    May 1, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    That salad looks so good I am going to have to try to make it this weekend. You always have the best funnies. Hope you have a fabulous weekend!

  31. jillian says

    May 1, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    im going to try out that ab workout this weekend! it looks awesome! have a great weekend :) xo jillian

  32. Tracie says

    May 1, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    I am the same way with G and his hair… He acts like he’s not changing anything, then I comment he’s going to hate looking like a wanna be 20 year old, he stubbornly keeps doing it, then one week later admits I’m right in the most half assed way.

  33. Shannon says

    May 1, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    Love love love that dress! I just posted it last week! ;) it’s seriosuly the perfect vacation dress! Oh I love a good salad dressing recipe I need to check that out! I hope you have a fab weekend!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

  34. Meghan says

    May 1, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    I will definitely be trying that salad (I love anything with the word Thai in it!!) and that workout. Great post, thanks for sharing :)

  35. Kimmi says

    May 1, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    The J-Lo gif….all of the win. That is so how I feel when my husband finally admits I’m right!

  36. Marie says

    May 1, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    That dress is perfect for Greece, hope it arrives in time for your trip.

  37. Bri @ My Life As... says

    May 1, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    That dress is amazing!! Hopefully it arrives ASAP. I watched that baseball gif probably a half dozen times lol.

  38. Emily @ Martinis & Bikinis says

    May 1, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    Glad the blog switchover is almost complete. It looks fabulous so all worth it! LOL @ the J-Lo funny with your caption! Happy Friday lady!!

  39. Em says

    May 1, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    LOVE your new blog style! I just created a completely new blog myself! Haha (formerly The Rant). I LOVE that dress and like you said, PERFECT for Greece!! And that salad…I’m actually craving a salad right now. Who knew? lol.

  40. Mia @ MakeMeUpMia says

    May 1, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    Oh my gosh, THAT dress!!! It’s amazing and sooo perfect for Greece! Happy weekend XO

  41. Stephanie Volkert says

    May 1, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    That salad looks soooo good!

  42. Miranda Rowe says

    May 1, 2015 at 1:11 PM

    That dress. DAAAANNNG! Super cute for summer. Hope you get it! I wonder what the story is behind that rock/paper/scissors game. Seems really intense. Haha!

  43. Tricia's Mostly Healthy Life says

    May 1, 2015 at 1:23 PM

    The recipe for the Thai salad looks amazing! I want that dress you purchased for Greece, oh, and the trip to Greece too!

  44. Cass says

    May 1, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    Hold up. Why is that Rock Paper Scissors game SO INTENSE? There’s even a policeman! Seriously, I can’t live in a world where Roshambo is THAT serious. (Just used serious twice in same sentence – brain must already be on weekend-mode)

  45. kathy at real talk says

    May 1, 2015 at 2:28 PM

    i’m ready for an adult beverage right now and i don’t even work!! :D have a great weekend.

  46. Nadine says

    May 1, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    That salad looks awesome! I have been eating salad all week for dinner, I think I need to rotate it in to change it up. The back of that dress is gorgeous! Show off those back muscles! She doesn’t even go here – LOL!!! Have a great weekend!

  47. The Southern Thing says

    May 1, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    I just started getting back into the gym and I need some new workouts! I’m going to have to give that core workout a try!

  48. Karly says

    May 1, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    Ha. Hahaha. Hahahahaha. Life lesson – always go with the rock. I’m dying over here. ANYWAYS, that dress is absolute perfection for your upcoming Greece trip, and that salad looks pretty damn good. I hope you have a great weekend!

  49. Jenna @ A Savory Feast says

    May 2, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    I need to try that workout! I’ve been trying to focus more on doing core workouts, and I’ve been seeing results. Definitely need a few new things to try, though.

  50. Amanda says

    May 3, 2015 at 7:03 PM

    Yay for getting your feed fixed! That had to be frustrating! It is definitely MUCH easier to follow along this way!

  51. Jen - comfortably chic says

    May 3, 2015 at 7:24 PM

    I love that dress too! Are you going to Greece??? We’re going there for our honeymoon!

  52. Meghan @ Champagne & Suburbs says

    May 3, 2015 at 8:30 PM

    That dress would definitely be perfect for Greece! I had one similar last summer from Vestique. I love the “she doesn’t go here” meme and of course “the rock” one. Also, that workout looks amazing. xo

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