It's Been a While

A couple months or so.
Not that it matters.
Because nobody reads this.
But maybe I can change that... If I keep up with it. If I'm interesting.
Maybe I should try harder?

Perhaps I will.

Black Bean Balsamic Hummus

I don't recall ever seeing a balsamic hummus recipe before, though I'm sure it has been done. It has probably been done with black beans, too.

But that won't stop me from trying out my own recipe.

It's been a while since I've last made hummus, but I found myself craving it quite a bit today. I've been trying to eat more and more raw, and this high-fruit diet has made me crave some of my classic vegan favorites. I figured I deserved to have some tasty hummus for dinner!

Simple and versatile, just as hummus should be :)

Ingredients:

o 1 1/2 C cooked chickpeas

o 1 C cooked black  beans

o 2 Tbsp tahini

o 1/2 c water

o 2 cloves garlic

o 1 - 1 1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

o salt and pepper to taste

o Simply blend or mash all of the ingredients together, and enjoy! 

And So It Begins...

One of the most easily forgotten things in life is that it - life - is a journey. Sometimes we forget why we're here, so wrapped up in the day to day chores, habits, and happenings. Sometimes we focus too much on one destination, and we forget to enjoy the trip there.

Although just over 18 years old now, I cannot believe the transformations I have made. Sometimes I forget where I have come from, and I forget to enjoy the now while I still struggle to get to where I truly want to be and where I will really radiate.
With less than one month until completing high school, I have the perfect opportunity to reflect.
Four years ago, I was overweight. I had horrible acne. I was shy, insecure, not very happy to be me.
Four years ago, I didn't know what my talents were; I didn't know where I wanted to go. '
Four years ago, I wasn't even vegetarian, let alone vegan. I wasn't a whole foodsist, let alone a raw enthusiast.
Four years ago is far away, and I cannot find any closeness with that old me. I've had clear skin, I've made new friends, I've lost weight... and things cycle over. I'm not perfect.
 Who is?
 So I have some work to do to get my body to be the picture of health, and I am excited to continue this journey to health.
From the yoga mat to the farmer's market, I hope to really discover my full potential.
Anything really is possible with motivation. So, it begins. The true embrace of a beautiful body, soul, and life.
I hope to share it with you- my discoveries in my travels, my food, my garden, my crafts, anything I feel others could enjoy, too. Because I'm learning to love. My self, those close to me, strangers...
We must work together to elevate ourselves, for us, for our neighbors, our Earth, to reverse the damage we have done, and to really, truly love.