Do you remember the first time you ate a chocolate covered strawberry? – Ok, let’s open it up wider (for the sake of my story) – How about a chocolate covered something, anything?

Growing up I remember chocolate covered goods being somewhat of a delicacy. There had to be a special occasion in which they were around. I honestly don’t remember the first chocolate covered strawberry I ever had – but I do remember the first chocolate covered oreo (talk about intense.)

It was Halloween and  - get this – me and my friends were hanging out in the Dairy Queen parking lot cause that was the cool place to be. A friend of ours pulled up with her mom behind the wheel, and she brought out four little treat bags, each carrying an Oreo. I remember giving her a look, like where did you get these? Am I supposed to eat this? She told us that she and her mom had made them for trick or treaters.

Back then I didn’t care much about food, so I shoved the entire thing into my face, just like that. It was incredible. It was like nothing I had ever tasted – until I got a belly ache.

When comparing then and now, it’s interesting to see how my definition of “chocolate covered something” has changed and how much healthier it is. Even if it’s chocolate in the morning

When was your first chocolate-covered-something experience?

Maybe it’s just me, but daylight savings time really freaks me out.

The main trouble is that it almost always catches me off guard -before and after. I never realize it’s daylight savings time until the day before and after it happens, I get confused when it becomes dark at 5:30 p.m.

I’m sure it will just take my body a few days to adjust and then I’ll go into my winter mode.

Have you been affected by Daylight Savings Time?

PS: I’ll put some pictures from Halloween up at lunch today!

My goodness, I forgot to post a picture of Bill’s homemade iced coffee this morning. Here’s a glimpse, almost gone.

Bill said the coffee was weak, but I didn’t think so. It saved me from almost falling asleep on the highway this morning to work (I kid you not). Plus, it stayed cold for about four hours. This was taken right before my last sip at 11:45 a.m. (yes, it takes me that long to drink my morning coffee).

I should also note that this is Week 3 of NO ASPARATAME. I have had some Sweet n’ Low in an iced latte here or there – but as far as my morning coffee? Nothing, nada, zilch. No cancer sugar! Yes! I will admit that I miss it – but it’s one of those “out of sight, out of mind” kind of things. I just didn’t buy anymore, and since it’s not there – I don’t use it. Funny how it works that easily.

My lunches have been slightly unsatisfying lately, so I decided to bring more variety with me today. I started with a small ham and swiss cheese sandwich on fresh bread from Harris Teeter.

On the side were some leftover peas from last night’s dinner.

… and you guessed it, more fresh strawberries!

This should keep my mouth entertained for a while .

I’m saving a special treat for my afternoon snack. A Peanut- Peanut Butter Granola bar. You read that right. It’s all about peanuts.

Link Love

I was sad to see that Top Chef Contestant Spike Mendelsohn was evicted from his apartment. I mean, I sort of believe his story – but it’s also just weird.

I’m sure that by now everyone is going crazy over the ZestyCook Blog Makeover. Oh, what’s that? You haven’t heard? Get over there now! I promise you some superstar skills. Check out my header as an example!

I think that most bloggers will look at this list and say, “I knew that would be on it!” But it’s always good to check yourself. You never know the 10 Healthy Foods that that could be Sneaking Calories Into Your Diet.

Question

Are you/have you ever been addicted to artificial sweeteners?

No judgment here! Just curious!

Well, this looks like a berry good time.

What is it about that pun that makes me feel so excited and yet disgusted with myself? Anyway, there is a big ole’ party happening up in here this morning. It’s been going strong since last night, and no one looks tired.

I remember the days I used to dance the night away. Sigh. So jealous.

Nothing is keeping these berry friends from having fun – not even a little rain outside.

Do you like to dance? 

15-Minute Challenge

I meant to post the rules for the challenge yesterday but I got wrapped up in being offline and relaxing. I will be posting the official announcement about the challenge today, and we can officially get start tomorrow. But if you have 15 minutes during your work day, do something today