The Lean Green Bean

Happy New Year!

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A few hours early… but I wanted to wish you all a happy new year 2012! Thanks to everyone who has stopped by my blog, read a few posts, and even commented! Here’s to a year filled with health and happiness, no matter the form!

Here’s to Mad Men finally returning!

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Lakeview Trail

Bartek and I had quite the treat this afternoon! We decided to layer on our clothes and head to Elk Island National Park for a short hike!

Elk Island is this national park (aka belongs to the federal gov’t) which protects wildlife, especially bison (buffalo?). They roam freely through the park, so it’s very [...]

Afternoon Date

Vampires Beware! I’ve consumed lots and lots of garlic today. But, more on that later!

Breakfast:

I wasn’t as hungry as I normally am at breakfast this morning, so I had a slightly smaller breakie. Silver Hill’s toast with Maranatha smooth Almond Butter. I normally prefer crunchy ‘Nuts to You’ brand, but the Maranatha [...]

Sushi+New Workout Plan

Hey All!

Wow I had a busy day today! It seems like all day long I was running around! The shopping deals continued today when I got an amazing deal on a great winter coat from MEC. Originally $265, I got it for $135! Can you believe that?! I’m really a big fan of MEC [...]

Christmas 2011 in Review

Whew! It’s hard to believe that Christmas is over! After so much anticipation, it quickly slips by in two days. But what an amazing two days <3 I was enjoying the festivities SO MUCH that I forgot to take pics… <whoops!>

It was so wonderful to see all my family, and I really felt so [...]

ALL DONE!

Yayyy!!!! I finally finished all my exams. And wow am I exhausted. Studying your butt off for two weeks certainly has its repercussions. I think the worst part is how your routine/schedule gets completely thrown off, in addition to your mentality thanks to all that nasty stress!

But that’s all in the past, right? Well [...]

Exam Time

Hi Guys!

Sorry to be AWOL! But I’m in the midst of exams…until Monday! I promise to return soon.

Until then, here’s a couple of things to keep you entertained!

[I made these after a crazy day of studying... I was craving the cookies, so excuse the appearance]

Here’s a great sugar cookie [...]

December Goals!

Today is the third of December, which means it’s time to set some new goals for the month!

But before we do, I’d like to share how I did on my November goals:

1. Fitness: go to the gym once/week: FAIL! I didn’t go at all Like I’ve mentioned before, I do a lot [...]