tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36832165391696588262024-02-18T23:11:07.266-08:00fit and fullAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081125225840723061noreply@blogger.comBlogger109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683216539169658826.post-7508342336510131332016-07-25T19:54:00.001-07:002016-07-25T19:54:14.536-07:00Is this thing on?<div style="text-align: center;">
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A few things have changed...</div>
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1. I graduated & was accepted into a dietetic internship</div>
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2. I got engaged to the most amazing guy! He came out of nowhere but at just the right time. I cannot wait to start our life together next May.</div>
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3. I moved back to my hometown (see reasons 1&2) and moved in with my roomie for life, my twin! </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081125225840723061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683216539169658826.post-57799026546898310132014-06-17T07:40:00.000-07:002014-06-17T07:40:08.902-07:00ciao, baby!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am soooo excited for March 2015!</div>
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I will be going on a trip to Italy (Florence, Milan & Rome!) with the Nutrition program at my school for a food tasting trip;)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081125225840723061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683216539169658826.post-39932858927250368332014-06-17T07:28:00.001-07:002014-06-17T07:28:23.722-07:00dear anatomy professor...Dear Anatomy professor-<br />
Remember yesterday when made an announcement to the class that "Kristen seriously needs to improve her test taking skills!"?! It was kind of rude. I am embarrassed to say that I cried on the way home. It isn't a pretty quality, lady.While I was polite and just muttered "thanks" to you, here's something that you should know.<br />
This is undoubtedly the hardest summer of my life. My two sisters just moved across the country and my parents are in the process of doing the same.They are selling the house that I grew up in. The kitchen where I learned how to cook. The bedroom that I cried myself to sleep when my heart was broken. The driveway that I learned how to drive in.<br />
All of these changes have caused my health to go haywire. I'm dealing with it. Your comment yesterday was a trigger for me. Another reminder that I am not the best at everything (or anything!) and it hurt me. Before you criticize someone in public, know their story. You have no idea what is going on in someone's life.<br />
I have not missed a single class, assignment or even left a second early. I have not given up when it would be the easy thing to do considering your teaching is less than stellar. And I am not planning on it.<br />
So here's a hint-if you have a comment for a student, say it in private. Don't embarrass them to make yourself seem funny.<br />
:)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081125225840723061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683216539169658826.post-66244761216862248092014-05-30T21:26:00.000-07:002014-05-30T21:26:21.857-07:00baby, i'm back<div style="text-align: center;">
Ahhhh!!!! How has it been 2 months since I have been here?!</div>
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Things have been a little crazy in my life lately-family is moving across the country and I am taking a killer summer course that is kicking my butt. </div>
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I really want to get back into the habit of blogging, because it is fun!</div>
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It will also hold me accountable to do some cooking instead of letting my mom have all the fun ;)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081125225840723061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683216539169658826.post-30453959126359730992014-04-01T06:47:00.004-07:002014-04-01T06:47:57.627-07:00being real<div style="text-align: center;">
Almost two months since I have been here?! Craziness. I feel the need to recap and write about why I wasn't posting (not that anyone cares, but for my journey).</div>
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Honestly, this semester has been incredibly hard on me.</div>
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Between school work, a new part-time job, family moving, etc., I saw my old unhealthy habits come back with a vengeance. </div>
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There were times that I thought about coming here and writing about it-being <i>real, </i>but it is scary. I am a nutrition major because I LOVE FOOD! and admitting that sometimes I let my anxiety get the best of me is hard. </div>
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This week has been good for my soul. The sun is finally out and shining, and I think that winter really is over-finally! I am motivated to be healthy and happy and not to dwell on the times that I mess up. This winter was looooong and cold. </div>
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Yesterday, my friend Kayla and I went on a long run. She is running a half with me at the end of the month and it will be her first one. We started talking about things that we have been struggling with and it was such a blessing to me. I never knew that we shared some of the same issues, and I don't feel so alone about it.</div>
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How fitting that it is April 1, not meaning April Fool's Day, but the first day of a new month.</div>
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I am committing April to be a month of HEALTH & HAPPINESS! </div>
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Anyone want to join?!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081125225840723061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683216539169658826.post-88256535118657480422014-02-15T23:53:00.003-08:002014-02-15T23:53:57.339-08:00baker's guilt<div style="text-align: center;">
Every single stinkin' time I go home for the weekend, I feel it.</div>
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It's baker's guilt and I've got it bad.</div>
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Every time I sit down to relax at my parent's house I hear "get off your lazy butt and bake"</div>
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You see, who has time to bake at college when there is organic chemistry to be studied?! If I would have known how much I would HATE o-chem I might have changed my major;) </div>
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I have gotten into a habit of only baking this one healthy cookie recipe at school and then baking more when I visit home. It works but I miss it.</div>
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Every so often I need this reminder: COLLEGE IS WORTH IT! I WILL FEEL BETTER WHEN I GRADUATE IN A MILLION YEARS! </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081125225840723061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683216539169658826.post-79374234713552963132014-02-14T10:00:00.002-08:002014-02-14T10:00:57.934-08:00loving OURSELVES on Valentine's Day<div style="text-align: center;">
While reading through some blogs about Valentine's Day, it hit me.</div>
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This is the first year in three years that <i>I am not sad on February 14.</i></div>
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I am not reminiscing about the three special days that I spent with him, I am not wishing that I was on a fancy date. I am loving my life<b> today </b>and learning to love myself again.</div>
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I was so inspired last night while watching the Biggest Loser finale by David who said something like "No longer is my story a sad one".</div>
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I feel that way too.</div>
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No longer is my story one of a girl who lost herself after her relationship ended.</div>
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My story is one of a girl who <i>found </i>herself.</div>
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I am optimistic, not pessimistic, about love again.</div>
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What makes us who we are.</div>
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We all deserve to CELEBRATE and LOVE ourselves-because these stories are beautiful.</div>
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So today on February 14, 2014, I am loving <b>myself </b>as well as everyone in my life.</div>
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Ryan loves you too!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081125225840723061noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683216539169658826.post-30358770049477279622014-02-11T11:35:00.000-08:002014-02-11T11:35:01.303-08:00more snow days.<div style="text-align: center;">
Last week we had not 1, not 2, but THREE snow days.</div>
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The snow days were nice though...</div>
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I introduced my friends to my favorite wintry snack: snow!</div>
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This year I am going to a GALentine's day brunch and celebrating with a group of ladies!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081125225840723061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683216539169658826.post-59104346269859456972014-01-26T03:48:00.005-08:002014-01-26T03:48:49.752-08:00Reasons I love being a Nutrition major part 1<div style="text-align: center;">
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I blame my upstairs neighbors who woke me up with their extremely loud fighting at 3:00. Ugh.</div>
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Currently I am 4 cups of coffee deep for the day and well into a few episodes of Gilmore Girls.</div>
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On Friday I made oatmeal for breakfast, put some almond butter and bananas in it and then checked Instagram while I ate. Turns out that Friday was National Peanut Butter Day! Only nutrition majors would celebrate that. Of course I then had to document.</div>
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For homework this weekend, one of my assignments was to write a paper about the KitchenAid mixer aka my favorite appliance ever!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081125225840723061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683216539169658826.post-59491959322996753022014-01-23T20:08:00.002-08:002014-01-23T20:08:58.022-08:00random thoughts<div style="text-align: center;">
First day of classes and I come down with a cold!</div>
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-I can't wait to make <a href="http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/black-bean-and-quinoa-enchilada-bake/">this</a> recipe from Two Peas & Their Pod. Yum!</div>
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Just trying to get straight A's while eating healthy.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081125225840723061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683216539169658826.post-44708570126347406622014-01-21T10:44:00.002-08:002014-01-21T10:44:38.464-08:00dreaming of summer<div style="text-align: center;">
All of this cold weather has me dreaming of SUMMER!</div>
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Even more so, taking spending some time cleaning up my diet from the 5 week holiday break that I was on. Ugh-Don't wanna talk about it.</div>
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I am also trying to be a smarter grocery shopper (ha) and be more creative in the kitchen to utilize what I have without breaking the bank.</div>
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Today I had a <a href="http://fitandfullgirl.blogspot.com/2013/09/cosi-copy-cat-quinoa-bowl.html">quinoa bowl</a> for lunch-my fave!</div>
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I kept it simple with black beans, spinach, salsa and some greek yogurt.</div>
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From Pinterest-here's what I want for dessert today: summer fruits!</div>
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Berries that are actually in season!</div>
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I am excited for this one: Nutrition Through the Life Cycle, Food Prep, Microbiology and Organic Chem. While doubling up on sciences will be tricky, I am going in with a confident mind-set!</div>
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Last semester was a stressful one and I am determined to handle school-stress more efficiently this time. Here's how:</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">1</span>. Go to spin class 3 mornings a week<br />
2. Meal plan and prep every week<br />
3. Go for a run when feeling stressed!<br />
4. Allow some downtime-not always go-go-go<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081125225840723061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683216539169658826.post-84085946086808249602014-01-12T20:32:00.001-08:002014-01-12T20:32:23.288-08:00golden globes pizza<div style="text-align: center;">
My best friend and I have held a tradition for the past few years of making homemade pizza and watching the award shows together. Sadly, she was cruising the Caribbean tonight, but I still made our pizza without her!</div>
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I like to load my pizza with whatever vegetables I have on hand-I even like black beans on it. Also, the original recipe calls for oil but I use applesauce instead. Try it!</div>
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Golden Globes Veggie Pizza</div>
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1 package active dry yeast</div>
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1 cup warm water</div>
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1 teaspoon sugar</div>
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2 tablespoons of applesauce </div>
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2 1/2 cups flour</div>
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diced tomatoes</div>
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1 bell pepper</div>
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spinach</div>
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1 onion</div>
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garlic</div>
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oregano</div>
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basil</div>
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crushed red pepper</div>
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salt & pepper</div>
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mozzarella cheese</div>
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spray a 11x7 pan and spread the pizza dough.</div>
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enjoy!!</div>
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Back to the Globes...I wasn't too impressed with the dresses this year but this was my fave.</div>
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No surprise here-I love her style!</div>
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Did you have a favorite?</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081125225840723061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683216539169658826.post-19453713044494619272014-01-05T18:33:00.001-08:002014-01-05T18:33:14.489-08:00January Blues<div style="text-align: center;">
My mom and I share a disdain for the month of January.</div>
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I'm not sure if it's just the post-holiday blues or the bitter cold, but either way you slice it, January stinks. Along with the rest of America, I will be upping my workouts and focusing on my diet to get things in line after the holidays. Fun stuff, right?</div>
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<i>If only this was my view each day....</i></div>
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I still have two more weeks of winter break-YES!-and I am trying to savor them. </div>
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I have been cooking a lot for my family: this weekend was cream of wild rice & chicken soup, biscuits, taco salad another night..watching father of the bride pt. 1 and pt. 2, and just relaxing.</div>
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Honestly, as much as I have realized that I am not a 'college person', I am thankful in many ways that God changed my views and that I decided to go. I never would have realized how important it is to actively spend time with family.</div>
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That is another thing that I want to focus on this year. Being present with my family and my friends, and anyone that I encounter really. 2014 is the year that I am leaving the past behind, baby!!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081125225840723061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683216539169658826.post-78648745232296792412014-01-01T20:20:00.001-08:002014-01-01T20:20:12.419-08:00hello 2014!<div style="text-align: center;">
Here we are in 2014-how did that happen?</div>
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I spent the last few weeks enjoying time with family and friends over the holidays. </div>
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I rang in the New Year last night in Washington D.C. with 1000 other college students praising the Lord. It was the best NYE that I have had.</div>
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Great Gatsby theme:)</div>
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I have never been big on resolutions and truthfully, I didn't even think about any this year.</div>
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I always have goals for myself:to spend more time in the Word, to run faster, to be nicer...and it seems silly to wait until January 1st to start these things.</div>
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2013 was a year of changes for me.</div>
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I quit a job that I loved and learned how to say no.</div>
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I transferred to a new college full-time and made great friends.<br />I'm sure there were more, but that's all that is coming to mind right now.</div>
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For 2014, honestly I just want to be confident with myself.</div>
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I have realized that I lost my confidence three years ago and it is slowly coming back.</div>
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I want to look in the mirror and think "I feel pretty!" instead of seeing what is wrong.</div>
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I want to talk to people without worrying if they noticed that I forgot to pluck my eyebrows.</div>
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I just want to be confident, happy and free.</div>
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I know that my confidence comes from the Lord.</div>
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I love this verse:</div>
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This is my prayer for 2014: I want to be a Proverbs 31 woman.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081125225840723061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683216539169658826.post-37171996723759616162013-12-15T21:10:00.004-08:002013-12-15T21:10:58.073-08:00keep smiling.<div style="text-align: center;">
cue the dramatic music, I'm feeling moody.</div>
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Winter break couldn't have come at a better time.</div>
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The past few weeks at school were pretty rough for me emotionally.</div>
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I found out (through facebook nonetheless) that my ex-boyfriend is engaged to the girl he started dating about a week after he broke up with me and never spoke to me again.</div>
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As much as I hate to admit it, this news really set me back. It crushed me.</div>
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I am so thankful for my loving family and friends who talked some sense back into me.</div>
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Most importantly for my mom and dad who came to visit me right away, with no agenda, just to be together and get my mind off of it.</div>
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I hope to always remember this verse: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord. "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11.</div>
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I know that one day I will meet someone so much more wonderful than I could have ever dreamed.</div>
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It's okay to be sad when things don't turn out the way that we want them to.</div>
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There is a reason-and one day we will see it.</div>
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For now, just keep smiling.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081125225840723061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683216539169658826.post-68755826816461916002013-12-14T14:24:00.000-08:002013-12-14T14:24:24.317-08:00home for the holidays<div style="text-align: center;">
I made it!!</div>
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My first semester away at school and it feels <i>so </i>good to be home.</div>
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First things first: catch up on my reading!</div>
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My mom and I spent the day baking cookies and a holiday tradition, mushroom turnovers!</div>
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It is SO nice to be home!!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081125225840723061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683216539169658826.post-49913382919879034512013-12-09T09:39:00.004-08:002013-12-09T09:39:52.120-08:00snow day!<div style="text-align: center;">
Our last day of classes today was cancelled due to snow-awesome!</div>
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Except that I studied all weekend and feel like I cannot look at my chemistry anymore or my eyeballs will literally fall out of their sockets.</div>
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I warmed up this morning with some coffee (of course) and some oatmeal with raisins, cinnamon and some flaxseed. Yum! </div>
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On my agenda for the rest of the day: some more studying, making Christmas cards and then off to the gym. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081125225840723061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683216539169658826.post-44574285235545093652013-12-08T16:42:00.001-08:002013-12-08T16:42:27.498-08:00cozy Sunday + vegetable barley stew<div style="text-align: center;">
Today was the ultimate cozy day!</div>
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I woke up to snow and it is still snowing ten hours later as I type this.</div>
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Instead of venturing out, I opted to make some soup in the crockpot, study and reward myself with Love Actually.</div>
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I hung some Christmas lights up too, so with the addition of <i>Love Actually</i>, I am feeling rather festive today.</div>
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It is hard to get in the Christmas spirit being away from home! </div>
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<b>Vegetable Barley Stew</b></div>
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I didn't measure anything-just throw in however much you like!</div>
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1 onion</div>
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1 can diced tomatoes</div>
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barley</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081125225840723061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683216539169658826.post-1261902127607124392013-12-06T06:23:00.002-08:002013-12-06T06:23:48.159-08:00falalala finals are here!<div style="text-align: center;">
In a week I will be home for a SIX WEEK Christmas break!!</div>
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Words cannot contain my excitement.</div>
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Technically, it's not a full "break" as I will be taking an online class for my communications major, but hey-I'll take it. </div>
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My main goal for break is to spend time with my family, friends and learn some Organic Chemistry before I take the class next semester. Oh, the life of a nutrition major!</div>
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This weekend is our <a href="http://www.girlsontherun.org/">Girls on the Run</a> 5k and I am so excited!</div>
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The girls have worked so hard this season and it will be so rewarding to see them all finish their 5k. </div>
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I don't think my schedule will allow me to coach in the spring, but I am hoping to again next fall.</div>
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Bonus: my mom is running the race too!</div>
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I am so proud of her for running. She doesn't enjoy it, but sets goals for herself and I admire her so much!</div>
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From her first 5k and my first 1/2! Ignore my outfit-had to tie my sweatshirt during the race.</div>
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This weekend will be full of studying, making Christmas cookies and an ugly sweater party. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081125225840723061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683216539169658826.post-8566173556945958412013-12-05T13:39:00.001-08:002013-12-05T13:39:55.548-08:00vegetable spotlight: cauliflower<div style="text-align: center;">
Taking a much needed study break to fill you in on my new favorite vegetable:</div>
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Cauliflower!</div>
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I'll set the scene for you: broke college student wanting to spend the minimum amount on healthy groceries before moving home for the next month. Mom sends her back to school with ziploc bag full of cauliflower. </div>
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Since I've been lazy, I've just been enjoying this <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Lato, 'Open Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">cruciferous</span> (#nerdalert) vegetable with some hummus, but you could go crazy with it. On Thanksgiving we had it steamed with some red pepper flakes. Serving it mashed like potatoes is a great option as well!</div>
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Cauliflower is exceptionally high in vitamins C, K and folate. It is also said to be an anti-inflammatory aid! </div>
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Well, I'm off to study again. </div>
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Wish me luck!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081125225840723061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683216539169658826.post-49257241034816057322013-12-04T19:07:00.001-08:002013-12-04T19:07:47.795-08:00venting<div style="text-align: center;">
Please allow me to vent for this minute.</div>
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AHHHH!!!!!!</div>
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This is the last week of classes before finals.</div>
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I held an A in Chemistry up until yesterday when I did poorly on a test and now I have a B. </div>
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You might be thinking, "a B? Why is she so upset about a B?"</div>
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Normally I wouldn't be. However, when I saw my grade, the first thing that popped into my head was I'M NOT GETTING A DIETETIC INTERNSHIP WHEN I GRADUATE IN TWO AND A HALF YEARS.</div>
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To make myself feel better, I googled some dietetic internships to see the requirements and don't worry, my GPA is in no danger.</div>
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I don't think people realize how stressful this major is!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081125225840723061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683216539169658826.post-4036724352575208612013-12-02T19:06:00.005-08:002013-12-02T19:06:45.779-08:00lately<div style="text-align: center;">
I have been neglecting this blog and I hate it!</div>
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Next week I will be starting my month and a half of glorious Christmas break (thank you Jesus!) and I plan on really working on this space. </div>
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Of course, since break is coming, that means that finals are too.</div>
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I have to keep reminding myself that school is <i>worth it</i> and that I am so lucky that I can go to college even though sometimes I wish I was still a nanny.</div>
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It makes me sad that I was so anxious to move on from nannying and into college. I was ready for a change and I knew it was a good one, but I truly miss being a nanny!</div>
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Ah, I need to stop complaining.</div>
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My goal for December and hopefully my life is to <b>ENJOY </b>the season of life that I am in.</div>
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I have realized that sooooo many times I can't wait for the next chapter (i.e. to graduate, get married, procreate...) and then when I am there, I long for the old days. I know that this is normal but I am working on it.</div>
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Thanksgiving was last week, which of course you know because you are on blogger!</div>
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We had 16 people at our house and my mama and I cooked up a storm.</div>
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Pear pie-my dad's favorite. </div>
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All of my sisters together again!</div>
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I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081125225840723061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683216539169658826.post-1083455093655370362013-11-18T19:01:00.002-08:002013-11-18T19:01:25.453-08:00Philly Marathon 2013!<div style="text-align: center;">
Yesterday I ran my 2nd marathon and PR'ed by almost an hour!</div>
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I am so thrilled. Last year I wanted to just be happy that I finished but truthfully I was not. I just wasn't happy with my time last year (4:55) and really wanted to do better this time around.</div>
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I ran it in 3:57 yesterday! </div>
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I enjoyed yesterday's race so much better than last year-obviously I am bias-but it was such a nice day and I felt confident going into the race. </div>
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I <b>NEVER </b>thought I would be running a marathon, let alone more than one.</div>
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I signed up for Philly last year as a deal to myself. I wanted to prove to myself that I am strong and not to listen to voices in my head that told me I wasn't. I didn't want to feel bad for myself about the breakup anymore. I said if I finished it I would stop thinking about it.</div>
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Honestly, that didn't really happen but I'm getting there.</div>
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It's hard when you are still single to not be hard on yourself when it is your fault. </div>
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Running has become a part of me and I truly do love it-I wouldn't have ever been able to say that before. My advice to anyone who is struggling with heartbreak of any kind is to do something that makes you feel <i>strong. </i>Reminding yourself that you are in charge and that you can do something will make a huge difference in your life!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081125225840723061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683216539169658826.post-79199573697316023972013-11-12T12:59:00.002-08:002013-11-12T12:59:21.611-08:00NEDA walk 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This weekend some friends and I participated in a local NEDA walk.</div>
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It was such an inspiring morning and I am glad they chose to spend it with me, supporting a cause near and dear to my heart.</div>
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If you have never been to a <a href="https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/neda-walks">NEDA walk</a> before, go!!!</div>
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