Break ups are the worst. They make us question why we even decided to get in another relationship. And make us wonder what we could have changed to make it work. But sometimes we just have to face the fact, the relationship didn’t work and we are back on our own. I love relationships. I love loving someone and having them love me back. But I guess sometimes love isn’t enough. It still never seems to get easier.
While I tried not to completely drown in my relationship sorrows, Sergio helped me drown myself in chocolate peanut butter swirl frozen yogurt topped with chocolate sauce and chocolate sprinkles. Yeah, I got chocolate wasted. Thankfully it didn’t make me sick. But I thought chocolate wasted would be better than alcohol wasted. Alcohol leads to depression. Depression leads to text messages. Nothing good comes from texting, I know that for a fact.
In another effort to keep from constantly crying, I took on a mom roll. Meaning babysitting a couple dogs. Children aren’t that fun. Dogs are. And small dogs are pretty great, other than their love for barking. At anything. Parked cars. Grass. Fences. Really anything they can find to bark at. What they don’t seem to love to do is poop outdoors. Instead they felt the need to leave their tootsie rolls for me to step on. Twice. But they made up for it by cuddling with me constantly. I understand while people like small dogs, it’s like your own grown up style teddy bear. A socially acceptable one. I haven’t had a teddy bear in years, but having a fluffy little bear-dog sleep right next to me is even better than I remember. I kind of want a dog. I need a cuddle buddy.
Are you suddenly grossed out by tootsie rolls now? I sure am.
I pretty much took the long weekend to think about things. My last break up was covered up with alcohol and trips to sketchy dance clubs to keep from thinking about it. They didn’t seem sketchy to me at the time, but when I go downtown now, I always wonder what I was thinking when I actually liked going to those bars. Laura and I spent one night downtown, not drinking since we had to get back to our pups, and I wondered why anyone liked to spend their nights down there. Sure, you get whistled at by guys who can’t even spell their own name, but the bars are too loud to have a conversation with anyone. And conversations are usually dull. Am I just getting to that age where hiking up my skirt shorter than it falls in order to appeal to the opposite sex sounds like an awful night out? Or is it that I just like having sober conversations? I really don’t know. What I do know is that I got a parking ticket. All signs are pointing towards Juli staying out of downtown. I’m listening to the signs. And getting chocolate wasted.
Overnight Chocolate Coffee Chia Breakfast Pudding
- Yield: 2-4 1x
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee (chilled)
- 1/2 cup full fat canned coconut milk
- 1 heaping tablespoon almond butter (or other nut or seed butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
Instructions
- Blend brewed coffee, coconut milk, almond butter, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and cocoa powder in a blender.
- Place the blended mixture into a resealable large jar (or 2 smaller jars) then add chia seeds. Seal jar and shake.
- Place in refrigerator overnight or for at least 3+ hours.
- Eat up. Breakfast is served.
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🙁 sorry for your heart
Interesting coincidence. I just got dumped last night and this was the first thing that popped into my Tumblr feed this morning. I’m new to Paleo and will try it out.
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Washington, D.C.
Juli, I’m so sorry things didn’t work out with the dude. Getting my dog was one of the smartest things I’ve ever done. I’d rather “have” to come home to take care of him than feel like I have to be out and making myself available to guys who can’t spell their own names (totally spit my eggs out when I read that). You’re super amazingly awesome and you brighten my day when I read your funny posts and have success with your recipes (I’m not much of a cook). Watch out for the tootsie rolls (especially the male, human version) and keep on keepin’ on with friends like Sergio. XO
Hey Juli,
I just went through a break up myself… they suck. But it sounds like you’re handing it pretty well. I went the opposite route and have spent a good bit of time talking to guys who can’t spell my name or theirs. It’s been…fun? Good luck with everything. It’ll get better.
Sorry about the breakup. They really suck. But something tells me this recipe won’t! Thanks…. and life does definitely go on!
this sounds amazing!!
Breakups are THEE f*cking worst. I am sorry. I just wrote this yesterday – because men suck. Just kidding, that wasn’t the point of it at all. Haha, but sometimes it helps to say it anyway.
http://dmclivelearn.blogspot.com/2013/09/who-i-would-be.html
Love you. Time heals everything :). XO
PS I am pumped to try this recipe!
i just adore you girl. hope med school is going great 🙂
Just wanted to say I started following your blog Danielle. I LOVE your post about becoming whole. I love every post I’ve read so far actually, thank you for sharing!!!
Simone, thank you so much for sharing that with me! I am so excited that what I’m sharing is connecting with people :).
Oooh Juli I am so sorry… I woke up this morning and wondered how the hell you are because I haven’t been following you as much lately. I can only say each subsequent relationship comes with more confidence and wisdom, in my experience. Love You and trust You 🙂 Thanks for sharing your life with us and for the chocolate recipes… Without you I’d still be eating coconut butter mixed with cocoa with a spoon lol. Love you girl !
So very sorry about the breakup, darlin’. Cuddling the pups and enjoying a bit of chocolate is exactly what you need to take the edge off.
Balls. That’s a bummer. Sorry for the heart hurt, Juli! Chocolate definitely helps though. And puppies. They solve everything.