marvelous is....a zucchini pizza sword

Another week, another seven days to show life what's up and get er done, work-hard, laugh a lot, and be grateful for the things we have. If you're one of those people who have a hard time starting a new week (cough...Monday's..cough cough) try writing out that sentence on a piece of paper in the morning of the start to your week. Who knows, it may help. And that's what I enjoy doing...helping. Help me to help you and get out a piece of paper and pen and write it will ya! Oh what's that? You need a laugh to start the week, no problemo, check out my latest youtube video here.
I'm choosing to view the start to my week as marvelous. And if you haven't heard of MIMM, I suggest heading over to Katie's blog and joining in the fun. Now that's two things you need to do this week...and it hasn't even started! Remember: show life what's up. 
Choosing to view something a certain way is perception. In the book I'm currently reading there's a great line, "Choose your perception. I am responsible for what I see." What your mind see's IS what is going to be your reality. Let's choose to see things in a positive light, as opportunities - like attracts like. Why wouldn't we want to attract more positive experiences? 
Now that we are on the same page (book reference) let's move on to other marvelous stuff from my weekend, & today at work, from an iphone's perspective. 

Marvelous is...diversity.

Marvelous is...discovering another easy up do.

Marvelous is...macaroons, trees, & starbucks w/the boy.

Having a moment w/ my lemon macaroon...don't talk to me.

Marvelous is...a co-worker making lemon meringue pie. That's one way to get through a Monday.

Marvelous is...weekend explorin.

Marvelous is...a new recipe.
Have you been following my Recipe A-Day April posts? Holler @ me if you've tried any of my recipes, I would love to feature some.
Ingredients//

• Mini zucchini's 
• Lean ground turkey
• Tomato paste - no salt no sugar added - getting the tubed kind is easiest so you can squeeze it on
• Toppings - I used mushrooms & shredded colby cheese on half of them

Directions//

1. Saute ground turkey in a pan until all parts have browned - I cooked mine in a little extra virgin olive oil w/ a few twists of sea salt
2. Cut zucchini in half
3. Using a spoon dig out the center to make an indent
4. Squeeze a strip of tomato paste onto the zucchini 
5. Top with cooked ground turkey
6. Finish off with rest of your toppings
7. Cook in the oven for 350F/180C for 25 - 28 minutes - the key is to see if the zucchini is cooked 
8. Enjoy your swords...and....try not to hurt anyone...

This week is all about veggie related recipes to finish out the Around the Plate's Eat More Veggie's Challenge. Then it's on to other delish recipes - this weekend I made banana oat cookies, & banana ice cream! 

Don't ya bana-wanna stay tuned for those?

be GOOD to YOURSELF,

Jess