Makes My Day
Food makes my day. Today it was having fresh blueberries in my oatmeal, a Great Harvest Virginia roll with lunch, a perfect piece of strawberry shortcake from Whole Foods, and the large pizza that Matt brought home from some campus event.
Seriously, I can’t remember the last time I had greasy pepperoni pizza and it was to die for. I reheated it under the broiler and the crust was crisp on the outside and doughy in the middle. I gotta eat more pizza.
So I’ve been meaning to tell you guys about a new spinning studio I tried this week. It just opened a few blocks from my apartment and one of the guys in my office is an instructor. I tired a free class and loved it. The studio was bright and open, the music was loud, and the bikes were awesome (the same as Northeastern’s). The best part, though, is that the classes are based on Sync spinning, so the pace and movements are synced to the beat of the songs – like dancing on the bike! Has anyone else tried it? I’ve been a bit down on spinning since moving and the class rejuvenated my love for the bike. The studio is pretty expensive though, so going more than a few times a month is out of the question. Until a Groupon appeared yesterday! I’m excited to try another class and I might just bring myself to try yoga too (I know, I’m like the only female who has never tried it).
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Read MoreMonday Musings
-Monday mornings are no fun. Making it to Monday evening is an accomplishment.
-Lately, biking makes me feel like my brain is rattling inside my skull. I went to spinning tonight and now I have a headache in the back of my head. But it was a good class.
-What is it about Don Draper?
-Now that I have cable, I watch House Hunters constantly. I kind of want to move to Melbourne.
-Eating is always the highlight of my work day.
-I really miss living in a city, but I’d also really like a historic Durham bungalow.
-The Help is getting really good!
-It’s hard to believe that summer is over this week:(
-Did anyone see the MTV awards? Who was that little guy with Brittany?
-For the first time in my life, getting up at 6 is more desirable that physical activity after work.
-There’s just something so satisfying about a big pile of pesto pasta.
How was your Monday?
Read MoreOut and About
Today was wonderful; just how I wish every day could be. I went to spinning before work, rolled into the office around 9:30, left around 1:30 and enjoyed the rest of my afternoon running errands and strolling around Boston.
There was nothing going on in the office, so I just left! I went straight to the Teriyaki house on my way home to get Chinese food for one of my counseling cases (since tomorrow will be our last session and it was his final request) Then, I cleaned out my closet and took a bunch of dresses and skirts to the consignment shop. It was beautiful out today, so I threw on a halter dress for the first time this year and I felt naked! It’s been a while since I’ve strolled around with my shoulders out and I think they enjoyed the sun, which felt super bright today. I could barely stand to be out there for more than 30 minutes. I mozied down Newbury Street, taking in the sights and looking at antique rings in windows… It’s days like this that I absolutely adore living in a city.
I also stopped at Boston Olive Oil Co. one last time and decided to purchase a little souvenir for myself since I won’t be buying many groceries this week. I’ve purchased balsamic at this shop for my sister, but I’ve never had any of my own. I just went with the traditional balsamic, which is extra sweet and very thick. Can’t wait to have a salad with it tomorrow!
Hot sun = cold beer.
Matt and I split this guy. He was pretty typical, but refreshing nonetheless.
Dinner was simple three bean quesadillas with the leftovers from Tuesday’s bean dip. They were filling, but a bit bland since we ran out of peach salsa. I don’t think I’m a big fan of kidney beans either. Dinners are about to get weird next week…
What’s your favorite thing to do on a nice summer afternoon?
Read MoreBeach Break + Staycation
Thursday is a nice day. Something about being over the hump just brings anticipation and a little bit more productivity. I’m almost finished with a big report that’s due the week after spring break, so I feel good about my work load. I’ve got two more evaluations on my to-do list for May and then I may only have one or two more after that! I’m going to let out a big sigh of relief when my last IEP meeting is complete.
After work, I headed to spinning and I just wasn’t feeling it. The class didn’t seem any more difficult than usual, but I was worn out by the time it ended and light-headed after my pushups. So I made a huge dinner consisting of my some of my favs. for re-nourishment.
Carolina rice, sweet potato pillows, black beans, banana peppers, salsa, spicy blue corn chips, and a dollop of tomato-basil yogurt.
Aside from a bad case of the old reflux, this was an incredible experience.
Tomorrow, my break begins. We’re not doing anything too fancy. We’re driving down to New Jersey to visit Matt’s grandpa on Saturday and then we’re spending two days at the beach. Though it will be too cold to do beachy stuff, a little shopping, eating, and relaxing should still do the trick. Not to mention I’ll have 5 days off of work when I get back to Boston. Stay-cation. I’m pumped.
Anyone else on the school calender traveling for April break?
Read MoreSipping & Savoring the Spring Weekend
Dare I say spring has arrived? It’s nothing like NC, but it did reach 60 today and the world came out of hiding. I’m actually sitting outside in an adirondack chair on campus, though I’m wearing both a sweatshirt and a sweater and I’m wrapped in a towel just to stay warm.
The weekend was pleasant. Friday, I was lucky enough to taste the brand new Peak Organic Belgian before it’s officially released (I didn’t quite understand why this was happening, but that’s what the bartender said). Needless to say, the beer was phenomenal. It was probably one of the thickest Belgian’s I’ve ever had….you can’t even see through the glass! I took my sweet time sipping this baby.
Oh, and I actually enjoyed this Israeli lager, despite it being a lot blander than what I’m used to.
Saturday, I went to spinning first thing in the morning so that I could spend the majority of my day writing at Starbucks. I’m thrilled to say I’m 99% finished with my very last case study. My final graduate class is tomorrow night and I’m getting so close to being a free woman. Graduation is in T minus 26 days.
After a long day on the computer, a nut brown ale was welcomed with open arms. We met Lauren and Evan at the Otherside Cafe and I started with a Sixpoint Brownstone. This was my ideal nut brown.
Dinner was a pressed Greek sandwich: feta, spinach, pesto, and tomatoes on soft ciabatta. My sandwich totally exceeded expectations. T’was perfect!
Our group headed over to Kings for some old fashioned bowling. After my first experience with candlepins a few months ago, I was so happy to bowl with the big balls again. It’s so much easier, although I think I still came in last place on most of the frames. Beer and bowling is a favorite pastime of mine, so I had a blast despite my score.
I’m about to hit up Whole Foods and then make a fun Sunday dinner. One more week until spring break #2!
Ciao.
PS: the girl sitting across from me is eating packets of sugar in the raw. I remember when I used to do that. Strange.
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I've created this blog because I'm in a bit of a quarter life crisis. Since graduating from college in 2008 and earning an advanced degree in school psychology in May, I still don't know what career path to follow. All I know is that time is moving way too fast and I find myself living only for the weekends. Bear with me as I attempt to reclaim my twenties by finding pleasure and balance in the work week and incorporating my passions of food, fashion, fitness, and fun into everyday life. 
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