August INs and OUTs

August was a sloooooowwww month for me. So glad it's over. I'm flying off this Friday to see my boyfriend in Singapore for the weekend. Yay! The end of August also marks half way through my 2 month shopping ban since I got back from Europe. So... I did cheat and got the Chanel fall makeup items mentioned in my last post, but apart from that, so far so good. *pats my own back*

Here are some randoms from my August:

IN

- Embracing all things fall. From muted pastel nails to creamy pumpkin scented hand soap from Bath & Body Works. A little early but I can't wait for weather to turn cooler!

[OPI "My Very First Knockwurst" from the Germany Fall 2012 Collection]

- Purple Sweet Potatoes. Did you know that purple sweet potatoes have a much higher level of Vitamin A than the usual orangey kind? They are so yummy and satisfying, but are low in unhealthy sugars. Perfect compliment for a healthy meal. I steam them to retain most of its flavors, and have been having them as both a mid day snack and a dinner side dish.

[Pairing sweet potatoes with grilled chicken, mixed greens and corn. So good!]

- Productivity! Ticked off a few things on my to do list - completed a project I was working on since June, caught up with friends I've bee meaning to see in a long time, and learned a new Chinese recipe emphasizing on summer seasonal vegetables.

OUT
- Sugar Cravings. Kicking lazy days and sugar cravings in the butt. I have a major sweet tooth and get that really bad craving every now and then. I've come to realize that eating healthy has helped me a lot in keeping my sweet tooth under control.

- The Weather. What's with the uber sunny Mondays, yet uber gloomy/stormy weekends? This has got to stop!

[I take random snaps like the ones above using my iPhone. You can find more on my Instagram @rachhanne]