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a list of things I usually have on-hand 

Meal options:

Breakfast: 

1) oatmeal w. caramelized banans and vanilla almond milk

2) poached egg on whole wheat toast

3) sweet potato egg scramble

4) greek yogurt w. granola 

Lunch:

1) spinach salad w. avocado, red onion, and bleu cheese dressing 

2) brown rice or quinoa w. mixed vegetables 

3) grilled chicken sandwich on whole wheat w. avocado & tomato

Snacks: 

1) fresh fruit

2) baby carrots & hummus

3) handful granola

4) berry smoothie w. almond milk and/or greek yogurt

5) peanut butter on whole wheat toast w. sliced banana and cinnamon

Dinner:

1) grilled chicken w. sauteed spinach & roasted sweet potato

2) shredded chicken cooked w. salsa, topped w. avocado, served w. side salad

3) brown rice/quinoa and vegetable “fried rice” w. a scrambled egg 

Dessert:

1) greek yogurt mixed w. peanut butter (& brown sugar)

2) chopped apples cooked w. cinnamon (&brown sugar)

3) tea w. honey 

COMPLIMENTS THAT AREN’T ABOUT PHYSICAL APPEARANCE 1) You’re empowering. 2) I like your voice. 3) You’re strong. 4) I think your ideas/beliefs matter. 5) I’m so happy you exist. 6) More people should be listening to what you have to say. 7) You’re a very warm hearted person. 8) It’s nice seeing such kindness. 9) You’re very down to earth. 10) You have a beautiful soul. 11) You inspire me to become a better person. 12) Our conversations bring me a lot of joy. 13) It’s good to see someone care so much. 14) You’re so understanding. 15) You matter a lot to me. 16) You’re important even if you don’t think so. 17) You’re intelligent. 18) Your passion is contagious. 19) Your confidence is refreshing. 20) You restore my faith in humanity. 21) You’re great at being creative. 22) You’re so talented at ____. 23) I don’t get tired of you the way I get tired of other people. 24) You have great taste in ___. 25) I’m happy I stayed alive long enough to meet you. 26) I wish more people were like you. 27) You’re so good at loving people.

(via floranymph)

Words of Wisdom

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This time last year I was unemployed, broke, and suicidal.

Today, I just got the keys to my first house.

Give it time.