the positives

Stacy @becomingTHEyou was in a bad mood till i talked to one of my best friends :)

the positives

ashley @becomingtheyou i officially graduated from college today

Friday Follower

Today's randomly chosen Friday Follower was @bettie_belle

Barb @becomingTHEyou I know @bettie_belle from the AHSF board and she seems super sweet and cool and an awesome HS fan!

Ashley @becomingtheyou @bettie_belle is one of the truest people i've met. she's a great listener and really great at just being there. SO FUN ALSO

Cooking for One: Part 4 Broccoli and Cheese Calzones with Tomato Dipping Sauce

Check out the past Cooking for One posts if you missed any of them. Marie Claire continues with more great ideas for cooking for one with an easy recipe for Broccoli and Cheese Calzones with Tomato Dipping Sauce.

Broccoli and Cheese Calzones with Tomato Dipping Sauce
1 package frozen pizza dough, thawed
1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed and finely chopped
1/3 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Jarred tomato sauce

Preheat oven to 500 F.

In a medium bowl, combine broccoli, garlic powder, oregano, mozzarella, parmesan, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Set aside.

Divide pizza dough into four sections. Roll each piece into a six-inch circle. Evenly divide broccoli mixture onto 1/2 of each circle, leaving a 1/2 inch border. Fold the unfilled side over the filling. Crimp the edges with a fork.

Place the calzones onto a lightly-greased baking sheet. Using a pastry brush, coat each calzone with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Sprinkle with parmesan and serve with prepared tomato sauce.

the positives

Marama @becomingTHEyou Honor Society followed me. Rad.

Barb @becomingTHEyou Our fitness center pool opens tomorrow. Love to kick back poolside

Ashley @becomingtheyou got most of my room packed...it's bittersweet, but its the best packing i've done in my life

The Only 20 Things You'll Ever Need To Know How to Cook...Part 4

We continue with Glamour's twenty recipes with a recipe for Fresh Salsa and the Perfect Cookie

If you missed the first three parts, check them all out here

Fresh salsa

• 4 large plum tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 small red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, optional
• Salt and hot sauce to taste

Grate tomatoes and onion on the large holes of a box grater (or dice with a sharp knife). Add cilantro, then season with salt and hot sauce to taste. Makes 2 cups.

The perfect cookie

My dirty little secret: I use the recipe on the Toll House bag (it's a classic!), and then add my own touches, like coconut or dried cherries.

Best Advice Ever Part 3

If you missed the first 2 parts of this, check them out here. This obviously is to do with my absolute obsessed with "Everybody Must Wear Sunscreen" If you haven't seen the video, it is posted on part 1, or you can easily youtube it.

Do one thing everyday that scares you.

Challenge yourself to face your fears; chances are, these things that are holding us back are really not that serious, and with rational and positive thinking, we can at least trick ourselves for the moment that we are not scared of these things. Whether it is public speaking, or trying new foods, go for it. You never know what you can open up by being brave just one time.