Trying New Things

So, I am almost 'all the way' moved into my new apartment. 

(I'll be posting photos likely with the next blog that I write, in due time.)

 It's the first place I've been in that has a lease in my name.

But with this new apartment, comes new responsibilities, like keeping the space organized, and paying bills.

Luckily, I was given a promotion at work recently (from Barista to Lead Barista... Kind of a lower management level position), which means that I will be able to work more flexible hours, and have (though it is slight) a pay raise.

With all kinds of obligations now, I have still to 'ball' harder on a budget, and do some things that I'm not used to doing.

Crazy, right? Trying new things? What?

The first thing I'm focusing on is food--

as in cooking for myself, not splurging a whole bunch on junk, and eating healthier.

With drumline in full swing, I'm in the best shape I will be all year-- unless I learn to maintain it.

So here's my first shot at a home done smoothie.

My roommate, Erin, brought this beauty (the blender) with her to Morgan Junction (that's the name of our apartment, I will indeed explain more about my place later), and today I was able to figure out how this old school piece of machinery works.

I threw in some frozen mixed berries, frozen pineapple chunks, chopped carrots, then added grapefruit juice.

Voila!

It was a bit sour due to all of the grapefruit juice, so next time I'll cut it with some other liquid.

Readers: Do you have a suggestion of new things I could try?

I'm thinking healthy, borderline-simple, and frugal!

Thanks for reading! I have a smoothie to finish!