Bittersweet Weekends

The weekends before finals are always so bittersweet.  Obviously they are wonderful because they are the weekends but there is a huge cloud hanging over my head knowing that I have to study, study and study some more.  I hadn't seen Keefer in almost a month so I decided to make my weekend a little better by studying in The Mitten with him!  It was also nice because we were done with classes and interning yesterday so I arrived last night.

On Tuesday morning I made some eggs and toast per usual however I needed a fruit too so I cut up a grapefruit.  It was SO delicious and juicy!  

After my work out I was in the mood for some fruits and veggies because my grapefruit was so good!  I munched on some carrots with roasted garlic hummus and another smoothie.  I can't get enough of those tropical fruit smoothies!

I was still a little hungry so I decided to make some roasted sweet potato wedges but unfortunately they didn't turn out as planned.  ):  I think I needed to bake them a tad longer.  I had them at 350 degrees for 20 minutes but I think 30 would have done the trick.  I hate wasting food but I hate wasting calories too so I didn't end up eating more than one :/

I was craving pasta and luckily I had some of my mom's spaghetti sauce stored in the freezer so it was a quick heat up.  Spaghetti is definitely one of those things that tastes different depending on who makes it, and I think everyone likes their moms the most.  At least I do!

After class I had a major sweet tooth so I grabbed the last skinny cow in my freezer.  Unfortunately it was a little stale so once again, I had to throw it away.  I opted for a yogurt with some cereal.

Yesterday before our final presentations I made some oatmeal.  I added flax seed, coconut, pumpkin, blueberries and whole grain drink.  It was still pretty tasty but not as filling as I'd like.  I may need to add the egg white again.  I really wish I liked pb in my oatmeal!

Last night I left right after my presentations to come here so I was pretty hungry when I arrived.  We were meeting up with some friends so we decided to make a quick meal of a tuna melt and asparagus.

I'm off to hit the books!

Tara (:

Presents

Ahoy from Chicago!  I made it back to The Windy City early this morning.  I left East Lansing around 7:30am which was earlier than usual but I wanted to get back with plenty of time to spare before my interview.  Last night I could NOT fall asleep.  I really think that it is one of the worst feelings laying in bed at night tossing and turning ESPECIALLY when you know you have to get up early.  Needless to say I'm EXHAUSTED today.  I got to East Lansing late Saturday night so we could hang out all day Sunday.  This is the beautiful foggy weather I left at home...

You can't even see across the lake!

Keith was gone all week volunteering on an Indian Reservation this past week for spring break and brought me back a delicious bar.  It was like buffalo jerky with cranberries, YUM!

He also got me this necklace (which I'm wearing as a bracelet) from one of the local artists.  I love it!  The charm is made from a nickel.  The deer reminds me of up north.

This morning while Keefer was still tucked in bed I was eating a bowl of frosted mini wheats.  (It was way too early to remember to take a pic.)

By the time I got back to Chi and unpacked I was hungry again so I grabbed some soup.

  It was okay but nothing great.

I didn't know how long it would take to get downtown to my interview so I left way early and got there way early.  I just walked around Michigan Ave. and wandered until my interview.  I had almost forgotten they dyed the river green!

After the interview I was starving so I headed home for some of Mom's spaghetti that she sent back with me.  I also had some green beans and cottage cheese.  

I wanted another serving because it was so good but I'm really trying to cut back on my portion sizes.

For dessert I had yogurt mixed with granola.

My eyelids are so heavy.  G'night!

Tara (:

Poor Packer

All done with classes until after spring break, YES!  Only one nutrition conference stands in my way of going home.  Tomorrow my school is hosting Chicago area dietetic interns to learn about diversity in dietetics.  Hopefully I can head home before it gets too late tomorrow.

Woke up a little early this mornin so that I could make myself this awesome omelet.  

I stuffed this omelet with tomatoes, mushroom, onion, and mozzarella.  Had some whole wheat toast on the side too.  I was also craving some OJ.

I hit the gym before class to do my weekly lifting with Hannah.  I really do think I'm getting stronger!  I also did a run/walk for 40 min which felt great.  I hate going to class sweaty but it's worth saving the gas and only driving to campus once.

When I got home I split up my chicken breast and the rest of the leftovers from last night.  On the side I had some cottage cheese.

For a snack later on I grabbed some yogurt with my homemade granola mixed in.  So tasty!

My fridge is just about empty!

After class I snacked on grapefruit.  So juicy and yummy!

I need the award for the world's worst packer.  I have NEVER been good at packing.  I imagine every possible situation in my head and end up packing a ton of outfits as a result.  I love shoes too so it's always hard to decide which ones to bring.  (Yes that is my tiny kitchenette in the background....only a couple more months in this kitchen!)

Thankfully it fit!

I'm off to bed for an early rise and long day tomorrow.  Night bloggies!

Tara (:

Big Burga

You know those monster burgers that you get in restaurants that you can't even put your mouth around?  Well I made one of those tonight!  It was big and delicious!

Rewind....This morning I woke up bright and early to drive Keefer to class and head back to Chi.  I made us some eggs over easy which I forgot to snap a pic of.  The drive back was much smoother than the drive there.  I listened to the third Twilight book there and back and I'm still only half way.  I'm headed home this weekend for spring break so maybe I'll finish it then.  I was so hungry when I got back and was craving veggies with hummus.  I also had some yogurt and Puffins.

I am trying not to go grocery shopping before spring break so I was digging through my cupboards and fridge and found a Lean Cuisine.  These are always okay but nothing special.  I don't think I'll be buying again anytime soon.

I had my first midterm tonight and it went well.  I love when exams are quick.  I got out early so I could come home and make a real dinner.  My burger.  I sauteed up some kale and made a burger with mustard, ketchup, sauteed mushroom and onion, spinach, tomato and blue cheese on a Slimwich.  It was amazing!

I cannot believe I'm about to watch Jake propose to Vienna on The Bachelor.  ICK!  Okay, I really need to study.

Tara (:

Rotten Potatoes

This morning I forgot to take a pic of breakfast!  Woops!  I made two eggs over easy and wheat toast though so you get the picture.  I also forgot to take pics of my snacks during class.  I had a blood orange, Pringles and a fiber bar.  I did another work out sesh with Hannah today but didn't push it as hard as I did last week because I wanted to be able to move my arms. haha  When I got home I finished off the rest of the pasta salad from last night.

I also finished off the last bit of my granola while I made some more!

I bringing this to Keefer tomorrow because he really liked it last time but I was going to read this so if he reads this before I get there, SURPRISE!  haha

While I was looking around for something to make before class I went to grab for a potato and realized they were rotten and stuck my finger right through one.  It was sooooo nasty.  One of the worst smells ever ugh!  Thennnn while I was reading my book today I noticed that THIRTY pages were missing so I had to run to the library so I wouldn't be out of a book to read in bed.  Thank goodness they had a second copy haha.  I ended up eating a bagel with cream cheese and cucumber with ranch.

After class I was ready for some food so I had chicken corn chowder soup and vanilla yogurt with Puffins.  Marie surprised me and brought down delicious sweet potato cookies.  They were SO good and I can't wait to try and make them myself.

I'm off to read some of my book with all of the pages!

Tara (:

Boring Bites

After my workout and interview I was itchin for some lunch.  I haven't really been in the mood to make/cook stuff lately so I just threw some cinnamon Puffins in vanilla yogurt and had a bit of brown rice on the side.  Borrrrring but tasty nonetheless.

I was ready for dinner so I heated up some of the leftover chili from last night.  I forgot to turn it off after it was served last night so it was a little dried out.  Nothing a little cottage cheese couldn't fix.  I also had a salad and a potato, which I forgot to snap a pic of.  

Tuesdays are always my longest days, ugh.  Here we go!

Tara (: