Birthday Weekend

Hi!  Well, I guess this is it.  Summer is officially over.  It’s bittersweet for me- the end of lazy days in the sun, but I also love fall- pumpkin, scarves, boots, oh my!  By the time a new season rolls around, I’m almost always ready for change and this year is no different.  Bring on […]

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Fitness Friday: First Week Of Senior Year

A busy week, yes, but that didn’t get me to fall off the exercise bandwagon.  Check it out! Friday: Rest day.  I needed it after those 20 miles…and it was Freshman Move-In Day! Saturday: 3.5 mile run and a trip to the gym to do a series of triceps exercises and abs.  The run felt […]

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WIAW: When You Only Have Nine Meals Per Week

…you must get crafty, or you will starve and/or survive off of cereal. (Not a bad alternative.  I know, I have been there). As addicting and delicious as mug after mug of cereal can be, it isn’t the healthiest option and can leave you quite hungry.  So that means I need to get creative with […]

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Mission Decoration

Phew, exhausted…tired….cracked-out…running like a chicken with my head cut off.  These are all valid terms for describing how I feel right about now!  It’s because I have been so darn busy…and tired…and Orange is the New Black is completely addicting.  You know, all appropriate reasons to not make a peep for a few days. I’ve […]

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WIAW: RA Training

Wow, Wednesday already?!  This week’s WIAW will look a little different than the last few weeks since I’m back at school!  Classes haven’t started yet, but I have been in RA Training, and thus, I have been eating in the dining halls! Head over the Peas and Crayons to see what everyone else is muchin’ […]

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Current Dorm Snacks

“You always have food with you!”  “You’re eating all the time!”  Yes, those statements might seem a little concerning, but I would be lying if I didn’t agree with them.  I always have a snack or three in my bag because I know that when I get hungry, I seriously turn into those sassy, angry, […]

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A Day In The Life: As A Lifeguard

*This was written two weeks ago, but I’m just getting around to posting it… Another rainy day here at the pool. I don’t know about anyone reading this, but one of my favorite types of posts by other bloggers are the ones that give a glimpse into their day-to-day lives- not just the fun things […]

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What I Ate Wednesday {In A Rush}

Hey, folks! This is going to be snappy since I’m pressed for time.  Gotta get everything together before   leaving for school TOMORROW! *This is what I ate last Wednesday, but my blog was acting funky so I couldn’t post. BreakfastI know, I know.  I’m sorry.  This breakfast is getting old, but I need to soak […]

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Unpacking and Re-packing

Hey, hey, hey! I’m completely full of energy at the moment because I just drank WAY too much espresso with almond milk, but hey! I’ll need the energy because I have so much to do today!  I leave for school TOMORROW *cue water works*, and need to get my life in order before then! Before […]

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