Navel Gazing and Cherry Blossoms

I am such a navel gazer. Been doing a lot of that this past little while. Been a bit stressed, etc. Not feeling the greatest. But today is Sunday and a day that I am choosing to do nothing. Well, maybe a bit of homework. I made these breakfast cookies (with only half as much maple syrup, and the addition of raisins, and whole wheat flour instead of spelt) to go with TJ's delicious coffee. I have also been contemplating stopping eating the free lunch at work when I am there. It's so tempting and so easy, but not really the kinds of food my body needs. TJ and I have planned to prep a bunch of vegetables for the week. And today I'm gonna make a bean and quinoa salad (inspired by Rachael's instagram lunch picture!) that will hopefully last several days.

I am still so enjoying the mild Vancouver life. I am realizing that spring is a long eventual season here. I found out my mom and dad will be coming to visit when the cherry blossoms will be full out! What a wonderful time that is! Below is the first row of cherry blossoms we've seen so far. I can't wait to visit Stanley Park soon and just soak up the cherry love! Cherry blossoms have been dear to my heart for a number of years, now. I had a friend speak over me that I was like a cherry blossom - multi-faceted. Today, I own that, and I love it. And I see other people like cherry blossoms now, too. There are so many sides to all of us.