I have been in the best mood lately! Is that braggy? Sometimes when I’m uber happy or excited about life I almost want to hold back sharing for fear that others will roll their eyes and think I’m faking it (cuz who can really be that happy??), or will think “of course you’re happy because you don’t have x to deal with.”
Let’s be real. We all have our own stuff to deal with and we all go through periods of trial, but I just want to be happy and not feel guilty about it today. Cool with everyone? Okay!
Why am I so happy?
Funfetti cookies. The end.
Just kidding! Here’s a little list of things that are making me happy:
1. I’ve had a pretty full social calendar lately. It hasn’t always been this way since we moved to Minnesota a year ago and had to find some new friends (the crazy winter didn’t help with the socializing either), so I am really having fun connecting with people and trying out new things.
This weekend trying new things involved going to a hole-in-the-wall bowling alley with Dave, Mellissa and her hubby and then going back to their place to play the crudest (but hilarious) game ever: Cards Against Humanity.
This was at 8pm on a Friday night. There was also karaoke at 9pm. Anyone?
The next day I went to my first ever casino and won two whole dollars! I know right?? I could take or leave the casino’s smoky smell and the general fact that they are taking people’s money and possibly causing addictions…. but the moscato I had at the steakhouse was pretty amazing.
2. Some cool stuff is happening at work. That’s about as specific as I can be right now, but I can say..it makes me happy!
3. I got a surprise delivery from Fairlife slash Corepower (they are owned by the same company)! I suppose they liked my Nutty Coconut Cupcake post! As I told my Instagram folks, I’m pretty sure my apartment office manager thinks I’m a shop-a-holic with all of the packages I get..especially when I pick up 3 of them and don’t remember what is in the big heavy one!
4. I got Sims 3 for Xbox360 on Saturday. I started playing The Sims via computer when I was in 7th or 8th grade and have gone through slight addiction phases ever since. I refuse to play it while I’m in school or doing something like studying for the NASM exam, so I got really excited to play the game on my birthday in April (after a self-imposed two month ban for studying). BUT my old laptop refused to work and has been super uncooperative ever since. I finally decided to break down and buy a used copy for the sweet price of 19 bucks this past Saturday and I was absolutely giddy. This is the only video game I ever play, but I am a total nerd over it!
5. The weather has been freaking delicious. I was putting chairs outside today at the cafe and I just wanted to sit and drink it in. It’s been unseasonably cool and humidity free here which is PERFECT for the Bacon Chase I’m running with Dave, Alex and some other friends this weekend!
6. I’ve been writing more recipes and having fun with photography and editing! I just love getting into the groove of blogging and being excited about the content I’m sharing. I mean uber-excited (because I am usually pretty excited about blogging). Like I am giddy going to bed when I know my Sweet + Spicy Chipotle Burger recipe is posting the next morning. When Dave asks about my day, I tell him about the sweet recipe photos. (Nerd?)
Oh, and…
7. Chewy Almond Funfetti Cookies!!
Need I say more?
Okay, I’ll tell you a liiittle more about these delightfully bespeckled and soft funfetti cookies.
I was drooling over this pin that I found on my Dessert [ I Heart Cookies ] board (yep. a whole board for cookies.) and I decided I was going to try my hand at some funfetti cookies.
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I think what makes them funfetti cookies is that they have sprinkles in them…is that right? Correct me if I’m wrong! To make delightfully soft, chewy, buttery, perty funfetti cookies, all you need is a butterlicious sugar cookie recipe, a smidge of cornstarch and a gob of colorful sprinkles!
I decided to rock the patriotic theme since it is July…but of course you can change it up to suit the holiday or your mood! I had to literally swat Dave away from the cookies so I would have some for picture taking AND to bring into work since a coworker happened to see my Facebook post and we were working together the next day. They went over really well! Even at the healthy cafe. 😉
If you’re curious about the benefits of almond flour, check out my Almond Flour article over on Creation Based Health. 
[I am so excited to be writing again for Creation Based Health! The company decided to cut back on freelance writers completely, but I love the company and all it stands for so much that I insisted on still writing for them…and they agreed! It makes me happy to be a part of something so awesome and get paid to research and write topics that interest me! That should probably be added to the list above…but 7 is such a nice number. 😉 ]
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PS Be sure to check out the current giveaway on the blog! That post is also making me happy because you are all so inspiring with your summer goals! Thanks for being awesome!!
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The weather has been making me super happy as well! This week was a little cooler, so the day started cool, warmed up and then cooled down. Ah, perfection!
It’s a total 180 from last year! I moved up to Minnesota about a year ago and I just remember how hot and HUMID it was..so so nice now!
Ahahaha! I was obsessed with the Sims 2 on the computer! I had so many expansion packs that my computer wouldn’t even run anymore 😛
Omg I had all the expansion packs too! I knew I liked you! 😉 University, pets, seasons..it’s hard to tear away from it when you have so much you can do!
YAY for bacon chase!!!!! SO excited!!!! And those cookies…. look so yummy! DROOLING 🙂
That’s what we are making tonight in the form of skillet cookies….yummmers! I might add white chocolate chips to it too…either way I’m drooling now haha.
Sims! Ahh brings back memories…my mom would get so mad at me because I would play it for hours when it would be beautiful outside in the summer haha. And thats so much core power– lucky!!!
haha it gets bad! You really could play for days if you had no other responsibilities! I have to set a timer!
I’m pretty sure sprinkles can put a smile on anyone’s face… And cookies too! I’d have to say that chocolate chip oatmeal are my favourite kind of cookies, but really… I don’t think I’ve ever met a cookie I didn’t like 😀
Cookies are my absolute favorite dessert! I probably make them once a week haha.
Um these look amazing. I should probably make some for my girls night tomorrow. ALSO – my boyfriend and I just downloaded Sim City 4 (yes, we are that cool), and we played it for a week straight, be warned!!
Ohhh I haven’t tried Sim City, but I bet that’s just as addicting! It’s hard when the game can just keep going and going and going….glad I’m not the only Sims addict! 🙂
What a great week! And I really love Corepower, so delicious!
Well I have quite a few bottles over here if you want a couple! 😉 See you Saturday!!
You totally just gave me an idea to make vegan funfetti cookies… I am definitely going to have to make that happen! These make me simile 🙂
So happy to inspire and make you smile! Be sure to share the link with me when you do post it!! I’m interested to see how it goes! I bet applesauce would work well because of the texture!
Yum! Those cookies look incredible! Glad to hear things have been going so well lately!
Thank you so much, friend! <3 <3
I enjoy your spread of the happiness and joy! Glad you’ve been loving life lately. Spread positivity. 🙂 Also really loving those cookies. Sprinkles and funfetti-type colors get me every time.
Thanks Kaylin! Sometimes I feel bad for being happy or like people will think I’m being fake…but seriously whatever. Life is good and I’m going to try my best to embrace it!!
I think I’m going to just add sprinkles to everything. 😉 😉
Love to hear about all the fun you’re having and I have to say your positive attitude is contagious… or maybe that’s just me drooling over those cookies 😉
So glad the positivity is contagious!! That’s exactly what I want to happen! You will have to make these cookies and tell me how happy they make you. 😉
The weather has been freaking delicious! But I have to say, these cookies are even better. Fluffy cookies? YES. And I’m all over the almond and sprinkles! Lovely cookies Amanda!
Thank you so much Mary! I’m glad you also agree that weather can be called delicious! 😉
I love hearing that you’re so happy, friend!! Can you please share some of the happiness my way? 😉 And then stop teasing me with what’s going on at work and just tell me? 😉
Yes I just realized last week that I have been remarkably happy! I think half of the battle is recognizing how good life really is despite the things that can get us down (and believe me I have things…). Virtual hugs! Text me!!
These look AMAZING.
Though I totally think we could hide some Skoop B-Strong in there somewhere 😉
Ohh yes I’m sure we could!!