Hey friends! Apparently I’m awful at managing my time when I get sucked into poor-quality, high-trash television so we better make this quick. 
I wasn’t hungry when I woke up this morning so I did Yoga X first. Afterwards I had a portable meal I could take with me to work consisting of two favorites. A grilled hummus and tomato sandwich and a green smoothie!
The green smoothie had a tropical flair, but not as much as I hoped it would. It had 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond breeze, spinach, 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, 1/2 cup frozen mango, 1 T. sunflower seeds, and ice. Ehhh. What do I wish it had? Coconut water and more fruity flavors! For some reason I’m not a huge fan of coconut water by itself but I absolutely adore it in green monsters!
I snacked on a Coconut Cream Pie Larabar at work (tied for favorite with the Tropical Fruit Tart bar!) while at work. I was ready for dinner when I got home, and fortunately dinner was ready for me!
I had seen Ryan make these delicious-sounding almond-based raw falafel, so I had to give it a go. I followed the recipe almost to a tee. I didn’t have cilantro so I just used extra parsley, and I had them in my oven (no dehydrator, so sad!). I had them with my oven dial between warm and 200 and kept them in about four hours. They weren’t quite the consistency I wanted, so I just turned my oven off and left them in there overnight.
I loved the flavor of these falafel, but I’m so bummed by half a cucumber had gone bad so I wasn’t able to make the accompanying cucumber sauce! 
It would have gone fabulously with it, I could almost taste it!
Instead, we spread some plain hummus on a whole wheat flat bread with some spinach and the falafel.
Tasty dinner! Unfortunately I just killed my crazy healthy day with some chocolate oreos. Whoops. I need them for a special birthday dessert later this week and while they’re not healthy, they are vegan! All in moderation, right?
So, now it’s time to spill. What did you think of the Bachelor season finale tonight? The next Bachelorette? The upcoming cast of Dancing With the Stars? I’ll say this:
1. I’m sorry, but both Tenley and Vienna said at different points that they felt they found themselves and happiness through Jake. I’m sorry, but a man does not define who you are or the amount of happiness you can obtain! If you think that, you are not ready for marriage. End of story.
2. I think she’s adorable and will make a great bachelorette. As soon as she left the Bachelor, I knew she’d be the perfect -ette. 
3. DWTS…interesting line up! I think Jake is a lame choice (sorry, just being honest here!), Kate Gosselin is just…ugh (seriously? can you just stay out of the spotlight and be a mom for a few days?), and Pamela Anderson should be interesting. I am SO looking forward to Buzz Aldrin and Evan Lysacek though! So cool! I may actually watch.
So share your thoughts! Spill!
Those falafel balls look awesome, too bad about the cucumber sauce though..I love tzatziki!
Totally agree with #1!!! I said the same thing- a man doesn’t define you! I understand discovering a new side to yourself, sometimes the feeling of love can make you look at things differently. I mean, I liked Tenley, but she obviously still had a lot of open wounds.
Anywho- I’ve never watched DWTS before, but just might because I think Chad “ochocinco’ will be pretty funny.
What do you think of the P90X yoga? Is there another form of yoga you prefer? I liked the P90X but haven’t done any other yoga. Suggestions?!
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My jaw dropped when I saw Kate Gosselin was going to be on DWTS. I shouldn’t judge, I know, but I really think she should focus less on “celebrity” right now. And on a total superficial note, I do not like her hair extensions. I think Evan Lysacek will do really well. Pamela Anderson should be no where near my tv screen.
I knew from early on that Jake chose Vienna, because I read the spoilers, but eh, does it matter? They’ll be broken up soon enough.
Tenley was finally started to grow on me and then this! But now looking back, I can see how he was two different people with each gal. Regardless, I am interested to see what happens with them.
I don’t watch DWTS but may have to start! I was shocked that Kate will be on but want to see if she creates drama!