Eighteen Almonds - Diary of an Aspiring Optimist/Recovering Pessimist

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• Can I be goal oriented and be present living in the moment all at once?

  I often wonder if it's possible to be a goal-oriented person with a focus on accomplishing a great deal in the future but also to live in the moment, being present and mindful. Are they at odds, or ar...

• Ina Garten's Beans and Greens - Eighteen Almonds

  I spent the better part of last year waiting anxiously for the release of Ina Garten’s new cookbook, Cooking for Jeffrey.  When I found out it was going to be released ON THE ACTUAL DAY OF MY BIRTHDAY...

• Finding Happiness by Knowing Yourself Better - Eighteen Almonds

  Or: All I Really Want is Healthy Food and a Good Run I’ve spent a good bit of my life searching for happiness and assuming that it would arrive in the form of the attainment of traditional goals like ...

• Garlic Hummus with Roasted Jalapeños - Eighteen Almonds

  Roasted jalapeños provide the perfect topping for creamy, garlicky hummus, and they take almost no effort - easy to make while sipping wine by the grill!

• Shrimp Creole with Cauliflower Rice - Eighteen Almonds

  We are in the midst of one of those trendy 30-day no sugar challenges.   We’re not doing anything fancy, just avoiding foods with added sugars (any refined sugar, as well as honey, maple syrup, agave,...

• 5 Ways to Beat the Excuse, "I Don't Have Time to Exercise!" - Eighteen Almonds

  This isn’t a lecture.  I’m one of those people.  I’ve used that excuse on myself and to complain to friends, family and coworkers.  I’ve used it to justify my slow race times and the muscle tone (or l...