Meet Carla
- Vincent Van Gogh"I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart."
Welcome to Heartyspoonful!
To the boring bits, shall we? I'm a girl in her 20s named Carla. I'm a corporate monkey by day, a mild sleeper by night, but a thinker and dreamer all day long. I currently live in Montreal, but I'm a wanderlust at heart, continuously dreaming of other cities, new and old, explored and yet to be introduced. Just like any other human being, I'm an amalgamation of my habits (sometimes particularly odd), mannerisms and quirks. Don't let my sarcasm fool you!
Health and wellness took centre stage in my life when I turned 18 after being bullied in high school and a few years of highs and lows with my weight. This blog is my tool to remind myself that I've come so far and that I should never turn back.
Today, I've turned into veganism and am now more mindful of how I nourish my body. I'm more mindful of what I consume and of how I make use of my body to stay healthy in all aspects: physically, emotionally and mentally. I must've been a Hobbit in another realm as I can't get enough breakfast food. Oatmeal, pancakes, fresh fruits, spoonfuls of peanut butter--you name it. Don't forget vegetables! And hummus. Mmm, how anyone can eat minimal amounts of all of this fresh goodness, I will never understand.
With my career, it's difficult to have a well-balanced lifestyle, so call me crazy when I say that yes, I do wake up before the sun rises on most days to squeeze in my yoga practice or a short run before I turn my attention to work. Running is my therapy and yes, I guess I'm obsessed with workout clothes, too. For anyone struggling out there, my advice is to make time. Easy to say, but quite difficult to execute. However, in the words of Sonya Teclai, "Never hope for it more than you work for it."
My aim with this blog is not only to share my recipes (or lack-there-of, really) for my food, mainly my porridge creations for breakfast, but also to show my journey to achieve a healthy lifestyle. So join me if you dare x
♥ Carla
On my way to find vegan gelato.
More Facts :
- Rhett Butler (Gone with the Wind), Captain Wentworth (Persuasion) and Laurie (Little Women) were my literary crushes. Okay, Mr. Darcy (Pride & Prejudice) is up there, too.
- I'm so happy that Under the Tuscan Sun is now available on Netflix.
- I read Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" at age 12. And yes, it ruined my life also.
- A loose dress, red lipstick, and Jo Malone perfume consist of my uniform.
- I still can't flirt. Not even to save my life.
- Current favourite song: Say You Love Me by Jessie Ware
- Skydiving and visiting Machu Picchu are on my bucket list. Amongst other things.
- I'm still in search of the best vegan burger there is. BUT so far, I have to give it to Gopal's concoctions in Barcelona. Or Vegan Rapide in Montreal.
- Cucumbers and watermelon make me throw up. Don't bother finding the logic here.
- I like guys who can hold intelligent conversations, who have long lashes and nice, strong hands, and who enjoy exploring vegan options with me.
