Welcome to the last half of the year, y’all! All I know is I’m very excited because with June comes the last four months of wait before our first Disneyland trip (which I may attempt to vlog…hmm) and the last year and four months before our next cruise! Yep, even though I previously half lamented cruising, as of last night we booked our next cruise. I’m flippin’ pumped. 7 nights aboard the Disney Fantasy, my dream ship, in conceirge. I’m already drooling thinking of all the mango panna cotta I’ll be eating. I really wish I’d kept my notes from the last cruise though – I feel like there’s so much research to be redone now!
The Month
→ I had a blissful two weeks in between classes this month. They were gone too fast. I don’t understand why breaks seem to disappear like dessert! During those two weeks though was my BIRTHDAY. It was awesome: I got to see Kids in the Hall LIVE, eat amazing Indian food, and I looked cute. I also used those two weeks to read the massive Outlander and basically never put it down.
→ We’ve started going towards a more plant-based diet and it. is. delish. Andrew & I have had a ball researching and trying out new recipes. It’s strangely intimidating though? I feel like I’m seeing a whole new world that seems limiting but also really isn’t. For example: right now we’re making falafel for tomorrow’s lunch, which I’ll be pairing with sides of hummus (chickpea cannibalism, yum) and tzatziki sauce for dipping…if they make it off the pan because dang they smell like heaven. My new favorite breakfast is a bit of fage with our super mix (bee pollen, chia seeds, flaxseed, and hemp hearts), a drizzle of honey, and vanilla granola. Mani agrees that it’s amazing.
→ I got a Tomorrowland pin when I went to a second showing of the movie and I am IN LOVE the movie. Also with the fun times I had with this pin aka taking too many shadowy photos that I am not ashamed of. I’m also not ashamed of Andrew’s really cute new floral tie (neither is he and that’s why he’s my favorite).
→ Did you know that summer is more than just gross bugs and heat? I know, I forget sometimes too.
The Articles
• Anna Kendrick is IndieAnna Jones. I can’t even tell you how much I wouldn’t mind more shorts like this.
• This shark is getting a belly rub.
• I’m obsessed with infusing my water lately and these recipes are great starters! I used to flavor everything with Crystal Light teas but man, there’s nothing better than throwing random leaves and fruit into a drink and having it taste like the gods sent you a drink because you were looking cute in that cocktail dress. I see you, girl.
• I think Nadia Aboulhosn should do absolutely everything. If nothing else but to stare at the perfection of her eyebrows because, let’s be real, get on my face please?
• I don’t care. I really, really loved Tomorrowland and this guy gets it.
• I really like this dude’s approach to vegetarianism. He’s not too pushy (like so many are) and he’s got some great resources!
• This burrito recipe makes me so happy! We made some tweaks to it but holy yummy wow. Easy and delish!
• I really love and identify with Kerri’s thoughts on introversion and the internet.
• On theme with cruising: one of my favorite tip posts for first time cruisers on Disney Cruise Line!
We have had a pretty amazing month here at the Clement abode and I am so excited for the upcoming changes in our life! I hope you’ve had just as great of a month! Did anything exciting happen for you in May? 
Wishing you yummy burritos and Fantasy cruises,
Shantelle
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