3 Morah Months

three.

more.

months.

a recent roo shot. she's missing the blog, too.

Our class has dwindled in size. This stuff ain't easy. To say this is a time commitment is a major understatement. LPN school is not the easy way, fersure. It's pretty crazy. I don't think there is an easy way to become a nurse- whatever the credentials may be.

Anyway-

Brett asked me today if I'd be back to blogging once I'm done with school. Yep.

I miss it. I'll give it a spiffy makeover to make it all fresh and clean, though.

What's going on right now?

I'm finishing up a short spring break...then back to the grind for three.more.months.

I'm so excited to be done, but I'm also nervous and while confident that I'll do well- I'm not taking graduation for granted- even with this little left, there's no guarantees. So we'll see.

Exciting things happening in our house and in our yard...in fact we're about two inches away from finishing up the dig for our patio...very exciting.

I 'spose this is just a bit of an update, and while you're here (if you're here)-  I wanted to share some recent blog finds that I think you might really enjoy:

www.beardandpigtails.com

www.livehealthysimply.com

Toasty Chickpeas

I was toasting my chickpeas and was thinking I should run a series of posts dedicated to chickpeas. Then I realized that I don't have many ideas for chickpeas stored away in my head- at least not enough for a series. 

Emma, come back to earth. Rewind.

So I came back from our capping ceremony today...(only five-ish more months to go!) and I was absolutely starving. I started grazing....

Trader Joe's Candy Cane Joe Joe's are the kind of cookie that really bring out my mindless eating habits. So I started my lunch with two of those...but then I remembered that I should probably throw in some greens. I got a salad ready to go and remembered a quick trick that I saw on an on demand episode of Rachael Ray...and I'm bringin' it here:

Toasty Chickpeas

• chickpeas
• salt
• paprika

Instructions:
Drain/Rinse/Pat dry the chickpeas...canned is fine, but 'fresh' taste so much better...

Heat up a heavy bottomed pan, and throw the chickpeas in. Dash in (?) some salt and paprika, and cook for 10 minutes on medium-high heat. Toss 'em around, and make sure they're good and crispy and browned up a bit. They're delicious on a salad , as a snack, etc. Yum. 

Wanna eat like me?

My salad:

-1.5 C spring mix

-1/4 C shredded carrots

-a bit of diced onion

-a quick shred of asiago cheese

-1/3 C of toasty chickpeas

-a tbsp of balsamic dressing

-1 slice of rustic no knead bread

-1 tbsp edamame pesto

Enjoy...and if you leave a comment, leave me a reason as to why I should go to the gym tonight. I need good ones.