First and Foremost

Thanks to my sweet friend Laura for this survey! PS: Go check out her blog – she’s an amazing graphic designer and incredible girl!

1. First thing you do when you wake up in the morning.
I hate admitting this, but I check my phone. I check text messages, read emails, and if I have enough time, scroll through my instagram and facebook feeds. The first thing I do once I’m out of bed is brush my teeth. I’m obsessed with brushing my teeth.

2. First thing you reach for when you open the fridge.
Lately? Eggs.

3. First things you do when you go to the gym.
Say “Heeeeeeeey boys” to the front desk attendants, laugh when they say “Heeeeeey Orso” and then go downstairs for my workout.

4. First thing you do you when you get home from work?
After I throw my purse on the counter and kick off my shoes, I read the mail. I’m always excited if I’ve gotten a new magazine.

5. First car.
A 1995 Honda Civic. I named it “fluffy sheep.” Does that make any sense? No. But it was a manual and I liked it.

6. First car accident / traffic violation.
I got pulled for speeding but got out of it. That was the only time I cried and got out of it. Now I’m like ugh, here we go, let me just hand you my wallet.

7. First thing you wanted to be when you grew up.
I kid you not, I wanted to be a brain surgeon.

8. First choice beverage.
Water.

Then wine.

9. First choice breakfast.
Is this a serious question? I said eggs earlier, but if nutrition didn’t matter, I’d eat COOKIES.

10. First choice dessert.
I just answered that.

11. First song that comes to mind…
Right now I’m obsessed with Rihanna’s “Diamonds.”

12. First major purchase?
Hmm, does my tuition count? My student loans never end.

13. First job:
Besides babysitting, I worked at Sonic as a carhop with Nikki and Megan. For 16 year olds, we made so much $ in tips.

14. First time you flew on a plane.
When I was 3 we moved to Hawaii for a few months. The first plane ride I remember was to Disney World when I was 6.

Answer one of these questions in the comment section below! I’d love to hear your responses!

Sunday Survey

Thanks to the time change, Danielle and I stayed out way too late last night. My brain is mush so an easy post was in order. I stumbled upon this survey on the lovely Lauren’s blog the other day. She’s such a cutie!

Enjoy!

What is currently on your wish list?

These sneakers, Brooks Ravenna 3:

All of these jeans.

These pickles. They’re made with Sriracha!

 

Share a new iPhone, droid, ipad app you have recently discovered that we all need.

White Noise App. I’m a dork for this, but I have trouble sleeping. With this app I can listen to rainfall before I fall asleep. Other sounds include crickets chirping, chimes, a fan, train, a thunderstorm, beach waves, etc.

What is a new Fall TV show you have added to your DVR?
Sorry…I don’t regularly watch any show other than Golden Girls. It’s true. But recently I’ve been watching a lot of Family Guy.

What should I be watching? Tell me!

Share your Social Media links for us to follow you on(pinterest, twitter, facebook, etc.)
Instagram: christinaorso
Twitter: christinaorso
Pinterest: christinaorso

What is a TV series or Movie or Song you could listen to or watch over and over and over and never get tired of…feel free to name one of each.
I have never, ever tired of Golden Girls. Or The Nanny. I’m stuck in the in the wrong decade apparently.  For songs, I will never not get excited to hear Juvenile’s Back That Thang Up. What a gem. 

xo!

Q&A from Instagram

Inspired by Laura, I uploaded the following picture to instagram:

You guys came up with some great questions – both serious and funny. Some of the more involved questions I’m saving for actual posts, but will answer the rest now. Here we go!

Brittany: Do you plan to always live in Charleston? If not, where? Charlotte perhaps? :) In the past two years, I’ve considered moving to a bigger city, at least while I can. I know for sure that I would miss Charleston, my friends and family, and would probably come right back. I won’t say never though!

Erica: Favorite restaurant for breakfast, lunch, dinner? Chick-fil-A, Chick-fil-A, Chick-fil-A. Just kidding! Breakfast: My kitchen or The Macintosh. Lunch: Mozzo or Village Bakery. Dinner: Cypress.

Erica: What is your ideal date? Whoa, loaded question. Something out of the ordinary. Something fun. Something outside. Something with food (obviously).

Callie: If you could only wear one color for the rest of your life, what would it be? This color:

Callie: What traits do you most value in a best friend? In a relationship? In a best friend: honesty. In a relationship: trust. In both: laughter.

What is your dream vacation spot (somewhere you haven’t been)? Greece.

Rebecca: What’s your take on the Chick-fil-A scandal? I’m pro marriage equality, but I am still eating there. And that’s all I’m going to say.

Brittany: When are you gonna come visit me in Austin?!? :D That is a great question! I need to. Very soon.

Nancy: Why do you love sixlets? (Still can’t figure that one out ;) ) Ha. I agree, Sixlets are one of the fakest tasting chocolates ever, but I love them. It’s a nostalgia thing I guess.

How far have you traveled for the sole purpose of getting a food item? Does Italy for gelato count?

Abi: Top 5 things to do in Charleston? Beach! Shop downtown. Eat at some of the best restaurants. Run around The Battery. Dance at Trio.

Jeff: Would you rather get to marry Zac Efron or have the ability to eat anything that you want without having to worry about any of the negative consequences? I put so much thought into this. Zac may be a major babe, but he could be a d-bag for all I know. I’d rather be able to eat whatever I want.

Lea: Are you ever coming to visit CA? Yep, I need to go there too!

How many pairs of shoes do you own? Not counting the shoes that may be in the backseat of my car and/or trunk…53.

Laura: Do you have any good mystery/thriller book recommendations besides Gone Girl? I loved The Weight of Silence. I’m currently reading Still Missing and it’s very good so far!

Jayciemariotti: Your blog is hilarious and I think we’d get along well. Wanna be bffs? I sure do!! :)

Thanks for submitting your q’s and if you have more, submit them below! xo

A Fitness Survey

Thanks for the survey, Sara!

1. Run/workout in the heat and humidity or freezing cold temps and snow?
While the sound of both of those makes me ill, I’d probably choose the heat. I prefer to wear as little clothing as possible when I run so bundling up to exercise sounds awful. Running in the rain is really cool though. Liberating!

2. Washboard abs or flat abs?
On whom? Me? Flat is fine. I think I have a 2-pack. Ha. On men? Washboard abs are okay, but if it’s too sculpted, it’s gross. Again, flat is fine. Chest muscles > abs.

3. Dr. Oz or The Doctors?
Does Dr. Oz know everything? I think he does. I’d probably obey anything he told me to do.

4. Cardio or strength?
Both! I go through phases when I despise cardio (think July, August). For the most part, I know it’s good for me, but strength training is just as important. I’d MUCH rather be fit and toned than thin and frail. I’m not saying that cardio makes you thin and frail, but I get no upper body definition from running.

5. Cravings: Protein or carbs?
I rarely crave protein – hopefully because I get enough. Who doesn’t crave carbs? I could sit around and eat pita chips, crackers, and bread for hours. Pasta bores me though.

6. Jillian Michaels or Bob Harper?
I really don’t pay attention to either of them. But hey, they have nice bodies. So does this guy, just saying.

Side note: That was not the first time I have googled “Zac Efron shirtless”.

7. Frozen Yogurt or Ice Cream?
I like both equally. Froyo is a guiltless option, but ice cream is more fun to indulge in.  I can’t get enough of Chick-fil-A’s IceDream. Remember the time I got to ride in the Chick-fil-A car with ice cream? Still cracks me up.

8. To train: Upper body or Lower body?
Upper body.

9. Protein powder or food with protein?
Food with protein, for sure.

10. Lunges or squats?
Squats. I hate lunges. But not as much as I hate burpees.

11. Sweet or salty?
I like both of these equally too. I especially love the combo. I could eat a hundred of these:

12. Workout attire: cute or comfy?
I’d much rather be comfy than cute, but I’ve never bought anything that I didn’t consider cute. Thanks, Target. 

13. Body Pump or Heavy lifting?
I enjoy strength training on my own. I really dislike Body Pump.  I feel like I can get so much more done by myself and don’t have to listen to that awful music.

14. Yoga or Pilates?
Yoga is not for me. I don’t have the attention span for it, I can’t relax, and I don’t get anything out of it. I know a lot of people get so much from it, and that’s great. Pilates can be a nice change-up from my regular routine, but I’d prefer other classes first. 

15. Nike or Adidas?
I don’t own anything by either. I wear Asics sneakers. 

16. Running on the treadmill or outdoors?
Both. Running outdoors is much more entertaining, obviously. And SO much more relaxing. 

17. Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s?
Ever since our Trader Joe’s opened, I rarely go to Whole Foods. There are staples that I like at TJ’s and I love trying their new products. Amanda and I were pretty psyched when it opened last Summer.

18. Summer or Winter Olympics?
Summer! Gymnastics! Ice skating is pretty fun to watch though. 

19. Exercise classes or Exercise videos?
Classes.

20. Steamed veggies or roasted veggies?
Roasted! Beets!

What I Love From A to Z

This post been floating all around the blog world.  Here’s my list, just in case you guys forgot the letters of the alphabet.

A – Asics. I have tried to run in many different brands of sneakers. Asics always win. Bonus points if they’re in my two favorite colors, lime green and purple.

B – Beets. Although it’s not my favorite flavor-wise, I have a mild obsession with this rooted  vegetable.

Could it be the color? How it dyes everything pink? That is pairs so well with honey and goat cheese? That it makes for the creamiest Beet Risotto with Goat Cheese?

C – Cookies. A soft, chewy, chocolate chip cookie is my favorite. No question about it – nothing compares.

D – Dining out. Who doesn’t love being served a delicious meal without having to do any work? I know I do. Some of my favorite restaurants in Charleston are: The Macintosh, Hall’s, and Cypress.

E – Essie makes a great nail polish. They come out with the best colors! Their newest line, Mirror Metallics looks beautiful:

F – Farmer’s markets. Fresh, local veggies taste better. They just do.

G – Grammy. I absolutely adore this woman! 

H – Hungry Meets Healthy. The blog title perfectly exemplifies my life. And I adore each and every one of you for reading!

I – IceDreams from Chick-fil-A. They’re perfectly portioned and pair well with pickles. Ew? No.

J – Joy! If you open your eyes, there’s plenty of joy all around you. Just look for it.

K – Kitchens. My favorite room in the house.

L – The library. I could spend hours in a library admiring all of the books. I live very close to one and I try to go once a week. I never stop reading.

M – Music. Can’t function without it. I shower, drive, work, exercise, cook, and blog with music. Totally necessary.

N – Nancy and Nikki. These two ladies have been my best friends since, well, forever. I love them both dearly!

O – Orzo. Spelled so closely to my last name, I get a kick out of every time I see this short-cut grain of pasta.

P – Pickles. Enough said. 

Q – Quick! I do everything quickly. Walk, talk, type, eat, read,run, write. I like doing something and moving onto the next thing!

R – Running. Be it sprinting, interval training, or distance running, I love this form of exercise. Receiving medals doesn’t hurt either. Right, Mary-Legare?

S – SUNSHINE!

T – Target. What would I do without this wonderful place? It’s an adult’s playground and a surefire way to spend money on things you “need.”

U – Unique. There’s nothing worse than being ordinary.

V – Vegetables.

W – Wine. Red wine, white wine, pink wine. Any wine.

X – Xtina, the nickname. Or just X to some of my friends. It’s the only nickname that has stuck with me.

Y – YOU! I’m so grateful for all you lovely readers. Thanks for the comments, emails, and tweets. You’re the best.

Z – Zodiac. Confession: I like reading my horoscope and I am a true Cancer.

Do this survey and send me a link!