London Fog

Ever heard of a London Fog?

Noo... not that kind of London Fog. Although, what I'm referring to is just as dreamy. It all started about a month ago (the obsession, that is). My boss texted me on her way to work and asked if I wanted a drink. My request: a Green Tea Latte. [Begin tangent] Yes, I prefer tea over coffee. When I drink coffee, I turn into a vibrating bobble head, and in the afternoon I always feel like a total slug. A slug with a stomach ache. So I only occasionally partake in a nice mug full of yummy creamer--I mean coffee (that's the other issue). However, tea...oh wonderful tea- I quite like it. *Said with a steaming mug to my lip and my pinky in the air.

And now you're thinking, "Just tell us what a London Fog is already."

A London Fog: A traditional London Fog is made with two thirds brewed Earl Grey tea and one third steamed milk with a dash of vanilla syrup.

^Source: http://coffeeworks.blogs.com/coffee_and_tea/2013/06/how-to-make-london-fog-tea-latte.html

But you asked for a Green Tea Latte? Yes, yes I did. My boss went to Dutch Bros; but because they didn't have such a drink, a [genius, life-changing] employee suggested a London Fog. Dutch Bros, you are more than just a friendly little music box that smiles and extends arms with delicious drinks. I now like you even more. But seriously, who doesn't feel a little brighter when they drive thru that place? The workers are on happy pills, and the music wakes you up faster than the drinks.

As soon as I tasted that sip of heaven, I became hooked. I ordered it everywhere. Then while grocery shopping the other day, I thought, "Why not make it at home?" So I bought a few ingredients and then I had one of those amazing thoughts where two or more think-lings collide and make perfect sense. The equation would have looked something like this: London Fog + Vanilla + Protein with Breakfast + I just bought Vanilla Protein!! = My very own Protein London Fog. (So I haven't thought of names yet.) And yes, I'm sure someone's already thought of it; but let me just bask a bit in my glory.

I knew that purchasing Vanilla [Icecream] flavored protein would come in handy. My husband and I had finally gotten around to ordering it, and the arrival excited me beyond words. I didn't expect to find it on our doorstep the very next day. Bodybuilding.com, you're awesome. Usually ordering things online requires days of waiting. But this...this gem just magically appeared.

So I look like a Ninja Turtle, big deal. This is the face of someone excited to begin bulking. Don't worry, such vocabulary only flows out of my mouth facetiously. It's fun to eat lots of protein (and fatty food) and call it "bulking." But I am trying, nonetheless, to put on some muscle because as it turns out, running circles around a one year old causes weight loss. And not working out regularly results in muscle shrinking...who knew? Hey, I'm workin' on it.

Sooo...Here's how you make a London Fog complete with protein:

First make your tea as normal. While it brews, pour together your desired amount of Vanilla Creamer (only need a little) and Coconut Milk into a shaker. Then add your preferred portion of Vanilla Protein, and shake it up! (Shake it- shake it reaalll good). But seriously...if you don't, you will end up with tiny little curdles of-  Oh, just trust me on this. [It took a day of trial and error].

The end result? A hot, steamy, frothy London Fog Latte WITH protein in it!

That's not all that made my morning special. I also woke up to No-Heat-Curl success. OK, so it ain't perfect, but that's the point.

I LOVE No Heat Curls (aka: not doing my hair). I do believe it reins as one of the world's greatest inventions. Simply go to bed with your hair twisted into a bun. (Twist and wrap around). It even works with completely dry hair and can be secured with ONE bobby pin! Oh, you were blessed with gorgeous thick locks? You poor thing...use a few extra.

Just when I thought the morning couldn't get any better, I drove to work with warm, blinding rays piercing through my car windows.

And one of my current favorites came on the radio (Yes, I still drive with the radio). It's too much work to pick my own songs. Have you heard the song "Oceans" by Hillsong? The lyrics are chilling. I love oceans, and I love Jesus. Using the two figuratively together: beautiful. 

What are your morning secrets?! Do tell...