I’m knee-deep in work today and feeling very productive, so let’s get to it!
Lunch
Sometimes I make decisions that aren’t very smart.
Like making myself a smoothie when I’m already freezing cold!
Into the blender went:
- 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- Three spoonfuls chocolate hazelnut butter
- 1 1/2 frozen bananas
- Enough almond milk to get everything moving
While creamy and delicious, the smoothie left me shivering! What was I thinking?
Since I needed something to warm my belly, I made myself a bowl of steel cut oatmeal on the stove top about an hour after I polished off my smoothie.
I whisked two egg whites with some cinnamon and stirred them into the oats for the last few minutes of cooking for an additional punch of protein.
I first heard of adding egg whites to oatmeal in an old issue of Oxygen magazine years ago. Adding egg whites to oatmeal is a great option for upping the protein content of the hot cereal without changing the flavor or texture. I’m a fan! I just wish I would’ve had some fresh berries on hand to throw in as well.
Inside the Actors Studio
Do any of you guys out there enjoy the show Inside the Actors Studio?
I don’t watch it regularly (I actually have no idea when new episodes debut), but I always find the show interesting when I happen to tune in.
I had an old, rerun episode of the show saved on my DVR from when the cast of Modern Family was on and had a chance to watch it this weekend. The actors seemed so much like their characters in real life! And Ty Burrell (Phil) = Hilarious!
At the end of every show the host, James Lipton, asks each actor the same series of questions, which I thought might be fun for all of us to answer!
- What is your favorite word?
- What is your least favorite word?
- What turns you on?
- What turns you off?
- What sound or noise do you love?
- What sound or noise do you hate?
- What is your favorite curse word?
- What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
- What profession would you not like to do?
- If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates?
Sooo… pick a few to answer in the comments section!
My answers:
- What is your favorite word? Citrus (It sounds so fresh and clean!)
- What turns you on? A sense of humor and a kind, loving heart
- What profession would you not like to do? Accountant… or basically anything that involves Excel spreadsheets and finance.
I like the idea of egg whites in oatmeal…or just about anything in oatmeal. My go-to version would be steel cut oats, coconut milk, sliced banana, frozen blueberries, ground flax seed and honey. I love this so much I can’t seem to try anything new! But considering my boyfriend is all about getting plenty of protein, I will definitely add the egg whites next time we have oats for breakfast
Julia {The Roasted Root}
Least favorite word: panties. Shudder.
What I want to hear God say: Job well done, Hillary. There’s an ice cream buffet awaiting your arrival in the back.
Hillary
2.What is your least favorite word? Discharge…eww
6.What sound or noise do you hate? squeaky brakes
7.What is your favorite curse word? tits
8.What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Zoologist
9.What profession would you not like to do? Engineer
Erinn
These questions are great to ask each other every few years, keep a notebook and when you have little ins running around, you can ask them. Minthink my kids are just old enough to start playing along
I don’t really know how I feel about heaven etc but if there isn’t, I think I would hear the person say, your brother is over there, go and say hello….
Tami
I love the sound of good music!
I hate the sound of a fork/knife screeching on a plate!
Kerry @ Totes My Oats
Whenever I think of Inside the Actors Studio, Will Ferrell’s impression on SNL comes to mind. If you haven’t seen it before, you should look it up – hilarious!
Bethany @ More Fruit Please
What is your favorite word? champagne
What is your least favorite word? Brekkie (instead of breakfast) I just threw up in my mouth typing it
What turns you on? Ryan Gosling ->O.M.G!!
What turns you off? Smokers
What sound or noise do you love? Sound of rain as I fall asleep
What sound or noise do you hate? The vaccuum
What is your favorite curse word? C*cks*cker
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? I’d love to be a baker
What profession would you not like to do? Anything to do w/the sewer
If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates? Welcome Krista, you should feel good about the life you had. Here’s your family & friends who already passed, now let me show you around.
Krista
Bless you for sharing that video!
Char
I’m going to enjoybreading everyone’s comments. My dream job would to be a stay at home mom of 5 kids.(I’m a 1STg teacher). Whatvturns me on is a man like Tim Tebow=athletic, humble, loves kids, and loves Jesus! When I get to Heaven I hope Jesus says well done my good and faithful servant.
VanessaG
This is fun!
What is your least favorite word? Delicious (odd, I know. I just can’t stand it…haha)
What sound or noise do you love? Fans.
What sound or noise do you hate? Chalk on chalkboards. I shudder even thinking it.
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? I would LOVE to be a dolphin trainer
If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates? I hope Jesus is standing side by side with my daddy to welcome me. Maybe He’ll say something like, “We’ve been waiting.” (I lost my dad to cancer in January.)
Carly
Profession I’d like to try: something exercise science related since I’m almost finished with my M.S. degree!
I could never be a nurse…blood and needles aren’t my thing!
Michelle @ Blogitness
Inside the actor’s studio filmed at my college and all the students got free tickets to the tapings. It was pretty awesome!
My favorite sound is waves crashing on the beach, especially early in the morning before anyone is out there.
A sound I hate is metal scraping against metal. Gives me instant chills.
My favorite curse work is kurwa. It’s the Polish equivalent of the F word. Curses in Polish sound so much more powerful to me for some reason.
Sylvia @ Frolic Through Life
I had no idea you could put egg whites in oatmeal. I’m going to have to try that. BTW, I wonder what would happen if you put a whole egg in there…
Alysha @shesontherun
That oatmeal looks delicious! I never thought to put egg whites in oatmeal- genius! I like to put a scoop of vanilla protein powder in mine!
K, here are my questions
What turns you off? Smoking
What sound or noise do you love? The sound of Julie Andrews singing & waves crashing on the ocean
What sound or noise do you hate? The sound of people smacking their lips while they eat
Kaylie
What is your favorite curse word? Bloody hell. Ha! (guess it’s more of a phrase
)
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Pharmacist or Forensic Pathologist
What profession would you not like to do? Artist
Liz
That smoothie looks so good though…but making one when freezing cold is TOTALLY something I would do!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More
What is your favorite word? the “F” word
What is your least favorite word? the “C” word
What turns you on? Ambition
What turns you off? Laziness
What sound or noise do you love?
What sound or noise do you hate? Hairdryer
What is your favorite curse word? the “F” word
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Wedding Planner
What profession would you not like to do? Surgeon (I’m sqeamish)
If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates? “Come on in”
Valerie
oops! I forgot the noise I love…. it’s the ocean
Valerie
would you mind explaining how you do the lunges on the bosu ball? Thanks! =)
Caitlin
1. For some weird reason (unbeknownst to myself), I like the word “episcopalian.” I tend to blurt it out randomly and in no context to the conversation at hand. it’s funny and such a coincidence that you have this question posted, because my history professor said “episcopalian” today in class! Haha..it made me smile.
6.I cannot stand the sound of someone biting their nails! It drives me bonkers!! Oh! That’s tied with the sound of people chewing with their mouths open..especially if it’s a super mushy banana! Ahh!!
10. I would want Him to smile and give me a pat on the back. No words needed.
dee
Favorite word is ‘Home’!
What turns me on is laughters whereas what turns me OFF is people who don’t even try to do new things (like food, and experiences and etc.) and say ‘Ewwwwww I can’t do that’ Errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Jen
What is your favorite word? chocolate (but I am a chocaholic)
What sound or noise do you love? babies laughing!
What profession would you not like to do? nurse (they are seriously underpaid and underappreciated. I respect them greatly but it’s not a job for me)
MJ
What turns you off? ARROGANCE!!!
What sound do you love? puppy grunts
What sound do you hate? SMACKING noises – I absolutely loathe them.
What profession would I like to try? Hotel and restaurant critic…one day…one day…
natalie @ southern fit foodie
What turns you off? Someone who takes themselves to seriously
What is your favorite curse word? Unforunately the horrible ‘F’ word is one I use quite frequently
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Personal Chef!
Katy @ HaveYouHurd
2. Leave Favorite Word: Stinker
6. Sound You Love: Kitten’s purr
9. Profession I Wouldn’t Enjoy: Debt Collector
10. What I Would Want God to Say: “There’s been a mistake. Up here, you’re actually 5’9.”
Bailee
Neat tip about the egg whites in oats – I don’t think I would have ever thought of doing that! Plus, it’ll save me a frying pan to clean later
*Least favorite word: Moist (and it looks like I’m in good company! This word should be banned!)
*Sound I love: Laughter…as long as its not AT me
*Sound I hate: People chewing loudly. Ugh.
*Favorite curse word: I have a terrible mouth and swear like a sailor but oh well! I definitely like the “f word”
MassachusEATS
I think it’s funny how many people hate the word moist. I love it! Especially when it’s describing the best kind of baked good.
I hate words that are cutesy forms of real words.
Amber K
What is your favorite word? laborious
What is your least favorite word? puberty (when people say poo-berty)
What turns you off? lack of manners
What sound or noise do you love? puppy yawn
What sound or noise do you hate? whining children
What is your favorite curse word? definitely the “f” bomb
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? nutritionist or trainer
What profession would you not like to do? plumber
If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates? the “f” bomb
HG
I think citrus just became my new favorite word.
Jen! @ The Pursuit of Sassiness