tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59679742459062847072024-02-21T21:41:27.632-05:00DNA and DessertThoughts of a Future Genetic Counselor and Passionate FoodieJillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319864191050860078noreply@blogger.comBlogger364125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967974245906284707.post-37813182390732402292013-06-03T11:00:00.000-04:002013-06-03T11:00:01.377-04:00Channeling Katniss<p align="justify">We’re all aware of Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games. She’s a pretty, badass, bow-wielding female heroine in the books. And I even loved her depiction in the <a href="http://dnaanddessert.blogspot.com/2012/03/hunger-games-review.html">movie version</a>.</p> <p align="center"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://images5.fanpop.com/image/photos/30300000/Katniss-katniss-everdeen-30380317-1280-800.jpg" width="424" height="265"><a href="http://images5.fanpop.com/image/photos/30300000/Katniss-katniss-everdeen-30380317-1280-800.jpg">[Source]</a></p> <p align="justify">Now, while this wasn’t the impetus for our date a few days ago, it makes a good segway huh? Last Friday, Jack and I decided to go arching together. Yes, we shot bows and arrows together. This was my first time doing so but apparently Jack had done some as a child. You see, little boys have archery parties while little girls have tea parties. Who knew?</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BUhYIUoQ9I8/UapVBF7a-tI/AAAAAAAAQQs/XTy1-x9dvEI/s1600-h/IMG_1932%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1932" border="0" alt="IMG_1932" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-59WiF8TWSc0/UapVBrQS3AI/AAAAAAAAQQ0/zHurHhRw6VU/IMG_1932_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-c53KTRSnMR8/UapVCLzOADI/AAAAAAAAQQ8/EnF2kkSXco0/s1600-h/IMG_1933%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1933" border="0" alt="IMG_1933" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9EG3WZxCmds/UapVEYCRMnI/AAAAAAAAQRE/gBzst1CuNWk/IMG_1933_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">In the end, he had a few more bulls-eye shots than I did. My single bulls-eye hit was from the furthest distance away though. Boo yah!</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RbEnfnsparE/UapVE3IHrlI/AAAAAAAAQRM/XhDN5zmUlD8/s1600-h/IMG_1935%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1935" border="0" alt="IMG_1935" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6HPFN4gtxOY/UapVFRBPC-I/AAAAAAAAQRU/YT6fvYfW6sw/IMG_1935_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2zrI7__uYhE/UapVF5bLP5I/AAAAAAAAQRc/FsoVt6C3Z1U/s1600-h/IMG_1936%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1936" border="0" alt="IMG_1936" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QNLtveos3r4/UapVGUnCThI/AAAAAAAAQRk/N8m6gI_-Siw/IMG_1936_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">It was a pretty kick butt date, actually. We had a lot of fun. And rather than shooting guns, this was remarkable relaxing and pleasant. We both had four arrows in a round and we’d shoot all eight between us, then go down and yank them out of the wall. Repeat the process. It also helped that we had the whole range to ourselves, so we could shot whatever we wanted, and move around at will. I would love to go again sometimes, though I did pretty well this time. Maybe I’ll just go out on top. =D</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zdbX3jR61Do/UapVGwh_mCI/AAAAAAAAQRs/3oo7d_K_TOM/s1600-h/IMG_1938%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1938" border="0" alt="IMG_1938" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/---WIHXdsN6Y/UapVHWHeeJI/AAAAAAAAQR0/jkyBVc3NoHI/IMG_1938_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="220" height="360"></a></p> <p align="center"><strong><u>Questions:</u></strong> Ever shot a bow and arrow?<br>Excited for the next movie installment of The Hunger Games?</p> Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319864191050860078noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967974245906284707.post-59951105492084543002013-06-02T13:30:00.000-04:002013-06-02T13:31:48.208-04:00And She Said…YES!<p align="justify">Today is going to be a special guest post. Rather than being written by your regular, beautiful hostess Jill, I'll be writing it. To help things make a little more sense as to why I'm here instead of her, I have some exciting news to share:</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BkSm8UhZ9hc/UauBPTt22lI/AAAAAAAAQSE/cDWQ8frW5dU/s1600-h/IMG_1908%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1908" border="0" alt="IMG_1908" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vs9t_VdIt3k/UauBP9rICrI/AAAAAAAAQSM/vNs-p2pMxMc/IMG_1908_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="324"></a></p> <p align="justify">We're engaged! I asked her to marry me on Memorial Day, and she said yes. And, as she's been getting back into blogging, she wanted to share the story with everyone, and came up with the idea of seeing it from my perspective.</p> <p align="justify">The plan was pretty simple. I had already made reservations for dinner that night, with a special note that we wanted to celebrate our recent engagement. Of course, this presented the obvious problem: we weren't yet engaged. So I needed to do it today. I was going to ask her in the morning, shortly after we got back from working out. She always thinks she's too sweaty to even kiss after she's finished a long run, but it's always worth getting a little sweat on my lips in order to kiss her.</p> <p align="justify">I wanted it to be a surprise for her, which is a little harder to accomplish when we are spending so much time so close together in her new one-bedroom apartment. I wanted to catch her while she was looking absolutely gorgeous, even if she didn't normally think it of herself. So asking her after she's spent an hour putting on her make-up and getting her hair done up while in a pretty dress wasn't going to work.</p> <p align="justify">Unfortunately for my simple plan, the day broke with a rain storm moments after we got out of bed. We're talking cats and dogs coming down in sheets. Alright, no big deal. We'll just wait a little bit longer to go to the fitness center to work out so we don't get there sopping wet, and I'll just wait a little longer to pop the question.</p> <p align="justify">It just KEPT raining. Hours of it. Which is normally fine, I can go ahead and spend a day inside with my beloved girlfriend, but the dinner reservations at 5 pm were creeping closer and closer, and I didn't want to need to pull her aside as we were walking out the door and basically shove the ring onto her finger as an afterthought, and I certainly didn't want the people at the restaurant spoiling the surprise by asking about the "recent engagement" we were celebrating. I might've been able to spin that into a "oh yeah, engagement is British for being hired" or some such, but it'd've been a stretch, and awkward, and I'm sure Jill would have seen right through the obvious cover story.</p> <p align="justify">So, maybe we could go even though it was raining a bit? I kept asking her when she wanted to go, even though it was, of course, still raining. She kept picking up that I was antsy for some reason, though didn't have any idea about why, just that I was apparently really really eager to go working out. I think I asked a total of three times over the course of the day, spaced out to try to not draw too much attention and arouse her suspicion, but I was really worried about her figuring things out.</p> <p align="justify">Finally, the rain broke, and we went to work out. It was a strength-training day for both of us. I explored some of the machines and free weights in her fitness center, trying to find how to most closely replicate the workout routine I do at the gym at school. The co-rec there has squat racks, barbell benches, deadlift platforms, and more, which lets me easily do the classic heavy lifts. Jill did a bunch of bodyweight exercises with extra weight from dumbbells to increase the difficulty. I'm not sure what her routine was, specifically; she's always been better about planning what to do at a gym than I am, I usually just walk in and do what seems interesting at the moment until I'm sore and tired.</p> <p align="justify">After we got back, we were figuring out where we needed to go that night for dinner and to the hotel afterwards, and making sure we would have everything we needed for our upcoming celebratory vacation. She had her back turned to me, checking out things on her phone as it charged on the iHome in the kitchen. Perfect. I slipped the ring box out of it's hiding place in my backpack and came up beside her, the ring in my far hand. Of course, now that I was next to her, she was looking at me as we talked, so I asked a question to turn her focus back to the screen of her phone, and then went down on one knee. In my mind, that's the only way to do a proposal.</p> <p align="justify">She was shocked into silence, and her eyes went a little wide. She said later that it felt like so long had passed before she could finally get her voice back to say "of course!". This was followed by plenty of laughing and smiling and hugging and kissing, and tears of joy on her end. She cries pretty easily at things like this, so it was nice to see it happen.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xTBcCzmmW6o/UauBQdFMvZI/AAAAAAAAQSU/ZFYmFSr4KYY/s1600-h/IMG_1886%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1886" border="0" alt="IMG_1886" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OWzHzKtKCUo/UauBQ1KRlNI/AAAAAAAAQSc/CKMGs2gGJg4/IMG_1886_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">We had dinner plans for 5 pm, since we were planning on having a nice leisurely dinner. We sat down in the mostly empty restaurant, and immediately started having a fantastic time with our server. Turns out, he was recently engaged as well. Small world. We started the meal with an appetizer of bacon-and-cheese-wrapped shrimp, and a walnut and cranberry vinaigrette salad that we split.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-V7nXmU_8ixM/UauBRq_LFKI/AAAAAAAAQSk/uNafBpKRJZY/s1600-h/IMG_1883%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1883" border="0" alt="IMG_1883" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GJKCOvWODO8/UauBUSF42aI/AAAAAAAAQSs/afwtUtqEybQ/IMG_1883_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-159u_9dsUko/UauBVRLx9-I/AAAAAAAAQS0/TKKVjA2KRRY/s1600-h/IMG_1884%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1884" border="0" alt="IMG_1884" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rLBjVfS_SvU/UauBVwMo8TI/AAAAAAAAQS8/6Gv4XYseAOs/IMG_1884_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">At the waiter's recommendation, we opened a bottle of blended white wine, which was incredibly sweet. I had the stuffed salmon with sautéed green beans over mashed potatoes with sausage. It was fantastic, and I had to slow down my pace dramatically to make the meal last a little longer.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zklzTqo6kIs/UauBWli1XQI/AAAAAAAAQTE/FVoyRCk7W74/s1600-h/IMG_1887%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1887" border="0" alt="IMG_1887" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-lsg1rYtBzYk/UauBW58SaxI/AAAAAAAAQTM/tzGjl7tqVow/IMG_1887_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">She had... some other fantastically delicious dish. I'll admit, she's much better at remembering meals than I am. Fortunately, she's also very good at taking pictures. <em>[From Jill: Cashew crusted tilapia with Jamaican rum butter sauce (holy crap, awesome) and sweet potato couscous with sautéed green beans.]</em></p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jTKZmRZl9OI/UauBXzyjQbI/AAAAAAAAQTU/FSBPMWiz0wA/s1600-h/IMG_1888%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1888" border="0" alt="IMG_1888" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-S4-9i7jamXA/UauBYbdgR6I/AAAAAAAAQTc/Yw5eoYowmzw/IMG_1888_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">For dessert, we were gifted two glasses of champagne and a "chocolate box". The box was formed of milk chocolate, and filled with white chocolate mousse and raspberries, blueberries, and bits of strawberries. It, like everything else, was delicious.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WUnFADBSCgU/UauBZLbqm2I/AAAAAAAAQTk/U587e3_IJfE/s1600-h/IMG_1895%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1895" border="0" alt="IMG_1895" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2eTveXxLyyw/UauBZZhKj5I/AAAAAAAAQTs/vWu5KIFYZkI/IMG_1895_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BlQ6iqu2kSc/UauBae-B5LI/AAAAAAAAQT0/-9PABKHI9KE/s1600-h/IMG_1897%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1897" border="0" alt="IMG_1897" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-weFprlPorA4/UauBa0PzgpI/AAAAAAAAQT8/PYKOFpL-Ncw/IMG_1897_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ShJlVZRN3w8/UauBb4pdVtI/AAAAAAAAQUE/Oj9Su0AYV-A/s1600-h/IMG_1899%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1899" border="0" alt="IMG_1899" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-L3bMqZJw1O4/UauBcZQ0nCI/AAAAAAAAQUM/QYO_NW3ej78/IMG_1899_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">After dinner, we took a walk, enjoying the warm night and chance to be downtown where we normally aren't. We ended up drifting several blocks over and finding ourselves by a Cheesecake Factory, so we stopped in for a second dessert to truly celebrate the wonderful occasion, as well as some drinks. I had a Long Island, she had a martini, and we split the Oreo and Kahlua cheesecakes.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Lzt9qYmTvJs/UauBdbPpI9I/AAAAAAAAQUU/bWGrk7qfCsc/s1600-h/IMG_1901%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1901" border="0" alt="IMG_1901" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lguJduy6IIM/UauBeFSMUOI/AAAAAAAAQUc/0fVZXeaMOnI/IMG_1901_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">A fantastic way to end the night. Of course, we still had to get to our hotel, so after some fancy navigating to get on the highway out into the boondocks, and quite a few missed turns, we were finally on our way there, and arrived near midnight. We checked in without any trouble, but when we got up to our room, we discovered the bed was all disheveled and immediately turned around. If the room was occupied, we didn't want to stick around when whoever was occupying it came out of the bathroom. The ladies at the front desk were very helpful and very apologetic, however, and immediately found another room for us to take. We were upgraded to a suite (awesome) and given two vouchers for free breakfast at the hotel's restaurant (also awesome). Quite the day! And the start of a fantastic forever with my new fiancée.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2nois0dQ07A/UauBepoBQII/AAAAAAAAQUk/r86lqq-EQC8/s1600-h/IMG_1905a%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1905a" border="0" alt="IMG_1905a" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-68z2_DdKWDk/UauBf2h9Y2I/AAAAAAAAQUs/3pR7SxdwEKc/IMG_1905a_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="297"></a></p> <p align="center">~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~</p> <p align="justify">Jill here, again. So there you have it, ladies and gentlemen. We’re engaged and very happy. The wedding won’t be for a while, think three or four years given that Jack needs to finish his PhD, but we figure that just means we have a ton of time to get it perfect. =D</p> Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319864191050860078noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967974245906284707.post-6898306312811796852013-06-01T10:00:00.000-04:002013-06-01T10:12:03.778-04:00The [May] Month of Great Change<p align="justify">So not only did I <a href="http://dnaanddessert.blogspot.com/2013/05/masters-graduation-take-two.html">graduate</a> this past month with my final, most awesome degree but I have since moved to a new place and am about to start a brand new job. It was quite the crazy last few weeks. So let’s start close to the beginning, shall we?</p> <p align="justify">First off, I had to say good bye to everyone amid packing up the entire apartment. I don’t know about you all but packing up everything in your life is incredibly displacing and uncomfortable. Not to mention busy, chaotic, and just downright messy as all else. It is definitely one of my least favorite things, ever. </p> <p align="justify">Saying goodbye, or see you later as the case may be, to people you love and have spent so long around, is difficult. I think it almost made it worse too because I didn’t just have one party where I said “so long” to everyone in the same night. I took the draw-it-out path and had individual dinners and things with those important people. While this gave me a chance to hang out with everyone individually, it meant that I had to suck up the tears multiple times before leaving behind my life there.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UOUsHbmI2WI/UaoA4duKVlI/AAAAAAAAQMY/eXonzG4gq8s/s1600-h/IMG_1810%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1810" border="0" alt="IMG_1810" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2_UcmdrGTQQ/UaoA5Hyr4mI/AAAAAAAAQMg/arHQUxcRPtk/IMG_1810_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qY4sMlAr8fc/UaoA5uJiTkI/AAAAAAAAQMo/MJcVzRzR6fs/s1600-h/IMG_1822%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1822" border="0" alt="IMG_1822" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OXzWR1mjUhU/UaoA6bGj-DI/AAAAAAAAQMw/Ivj0BRVv9jY/IMG_1822_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qexd2mTiDMM/UaoA7G7Qs2I/AAAAAAAAQM4/iYlipXNGMew/s1600-h/IMG_1824%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1824" border="0" alt="IMG_1824" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iDTWbeamWuQ/UaoA75E0HQI/AAAAAAAAQNA/8f4fnkgzDw0/IMG_1824_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ecgg9zd_7Fg/UaoA831WzHI/AAAAAAAAQNI/iGbMvRldxm8/s1600-h/IMG_1843%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1843" border="0" alt="IMG_1843" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ok_TX1Uv_Is/UaoA9fUHsDI/AAAAAAAAQNU/U2U_LNZUku4/IMG_1843_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="274" height="247"></a></p> <p align="justify">Never-the-less, these people were worth it, and I’ll miss them terribly! They’ve all been such an integral part of my life these last seven years. But, I’m sure there will be new friends and new things waiting for me here in my new city. Never to replace the old, just to add on the new.</p> <p align="justify">By the end of the month, the 24th, it was time to actually move. We had a rocky start to the 23rd, the pack-the-truck day. Budget Truck Rentals called me to tell me that they simply didn’t have a truck for my reservation. I’m sorry, what? What the heck is a reservation for?!?! The only silver lining to this was that they called me a half hour before the pick-up time, rather than having us go all the way there to find out there wasn’t a truck waiting for us. We managed to find another truck, thanks to the lovely people at <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/">Penske</a>. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QqODu20hXi4/UaoA-EjWPvI/AAAAAAAAQNc/2_Kk6-E-vxU/s1600-h/IMG_1834%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1834" border="0" alt="IMG_1834" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-I64gljevpVs/UaoA-o-ticI/AAAAAAAAQNk/L8ZjdpSipCQ/IMG_1834_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-l6Tqj4Nar04/UaoA_SnxJ3I/AAAAAAAAQNs/UCvHvJBOD1I/s1600-h/IMG_1838%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1838" border="0" alt="IMG_1838" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-h8HFQ8zM6sQ/UaoA_zu600I/AAAAAAAAQN0/bwnRdaRlYgQ/IMG_1838_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">We packed things up in the truck, with many thanks due to Jack and a new friend Eric. I treated them to lunch in exchange. Jack and I then returned to clean our way through the apartment before handing in the keys. Sadly this took even longer than it took to pack the whole place up! How crazy is that. Thankfully, Jack’s mom came to help us out. Couldn’t have done it without her. After that, we were more than hungry so we met up with another friend and indulged in some great Greek food as my last meal before leaving.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TCl6rBiDb58/UaoBAWPM8nI/AAAAAAAAQN8/Pc24DVQvYCY/s1600-h/IMG_1840%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1840" border="0" alt="IMG_1840" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-T7E-35GyUgQ/UaoBAxTOu-I/AAAAAAAAQOE/TqOV8Sdqqnw/IMG_1840_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-oUEp-Dio9BU/UaoBBwsyuGI/AAAAAAAAQOM/BHLpmgSbfnc/s1600-h/IMG_1841%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1841" border="0" alt="IMG_1841" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-e-FUCJu-gSI/UaoBCakt3_I/AAAAAAAAQOU/1sbSvQ9z5AA/IMG_1841_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZkcYX0H-mdw/UaoBDnV9aSI/AAAAAAAAQOc/RsWh_QUdQR4/s1600-h/IMG_1842%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1842" border="0" alt="IMG_1842" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-x2Ji-PNf1ck/UaoBECnQ04I/AAAAAAAAQOk/R0M0wzHLcns/IMG_1842_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">I had some delicious vegetarian sampler plate, some of the flaming cheese, and a piece of the best baklava ever. And with this food baby in my belly, we slept it off and woke up bright and early for the move day. Jack and I made the entire move in one day and by the time we got here and unloaded everything, we were completely wiped.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Iq_HuCHyOes/UaoBE134irI/AAAAAAAAQOs/dO1jMNnBzso/s1600-h/IMG_1856%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1856" border="0" alt="IMG_1856" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JrI2X7rYTs0/UaoBFPPTdSI/AAAAAAAAQO0/2JJe7w6yxKM/IMG_1856_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">The mess was just unbearable so we left and got food. We went to a recommended pizza place and immediately sat down to order waters and a cream cheese pesto dip.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DqXHbdp2ilw/UaoBF6HMTcI/AAAAAAAAQO8/CUFyyO_MnB0/s1600-h/IMG_1852%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1852" border="0" alt="IMG_1852" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-F9x6A_Gsr14/UaoBGb5cxjI/AAAAAAAAQPA/1e71L58ZNaU/IMG_1852_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">Then we had some drinks and a bacon cheeseburger pizza. And yes, it was as incredible as it sounded. Seriously delicious.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BvUE3pmRvZA/UaoBGz5vimI/AAAAAAAAQPM/s372H4qbQzY/s1600-h/IMG_1853%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1853" border="0" alt="IMG_1853" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5JOFTA91Yw8/UaoBHSggk5I/AAAAAAAAQPU/jIoTscpZY6M/IMG_1853_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FiIt2qJH4aQ/UaoBIWZSWOI/AAAAAAAAQPc/QIpmiWnaKqA/s1600-h/IMG_1854%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1854" border="0" alt="IMG_1854" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-25NDGFHerAw/UaoBImUAS1I/AAAAAAAAQPk/nbKeZOMYTks/IMG_1854_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">When we returned thankfully we had already made the bed so we could crash immediately. No joke, if you do one thing the day you move, make your bed. You will be ever grateful to yourself and your forethought.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-o3-SHr6f_ps/UaoBJ1-IK-I/AAAAAAAAQPs/AxvVxNGJ3Fo/s1600-h/IMG_1878%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1878" border="0" alt="IMG_1878" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ubVTGhFWqeM/UaoBKYIqHTI/AAAAAAAAQP0/reKBCR-28ZU/IMG_1878_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">The rest of the weekend was spent unpacking and getting things that I had determined to simply buy new on the other end. I managed to get the entire apartment unpacked in a single day. Sunday was a full 8 hours of work but it was nice to finally have everything done. This cause for celebration meant another night out. We headed to a local stellar burger joint and ordered a bunch of yummies.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-RM-E0TNuqEw/UaoBLMfvQiI/AAAAAAAAQP8/TCHY_9KeUao/s1600-h/IMG_1873%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1873" border="0" alt="IMG_1873" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kEP5epzlfY4/UaoBLn1nrMI/AAAAAAAAQQE/ee_UwYJmAPs/IMG_1873_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">I had the andouille chicken sausage burger with watercress, blue cheese, and onions. Jack had a burger with a parmesan crisp and a fried green tomato. On the side was a trio of sweet potato fries (with herbs and brown sugar….amazing!), truffle tater tots, and ridiculous onion rings. The whole meal was insanely good but we decided shakes would make it better.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QKwJdGKHnsk/UaoBMIB642I/AAAAAAAAQQM/U3TP9FrXzfo/s1600-h/IMG_1874%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1874" border="0" alt="IMG_1874" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-q-EFwiwmr_Y/UaoBMg7izvI/AAAAAAAAQQU/bKtv6Di911o/IMG_1874_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">And my peanut butter marshmallow one certainly did. And again, nursing food babies, we went back home and crashed again. We were so tired from all the unpacking and stuff. Moving just takes it out of you! Also, Jack was kind of getting over a sickness (which he eventually gave to me and I haven’t stopped sniffling since) so that didn’t help either.</p> <p align="justify">But, in the end, we were finished. And I am moved. And the rest of the adventure was (and is still) just getting started. In other news, Memorial Day also turned out to be a pretty stellar day. More on that in another post though, probably tomorrow. Believe me, it’s a sparkly surprise. =D</p> <p align="center"><strong><u>Questions:</u></strong> How do you get through moving?<br>Where do you get your recommendations for places to eat in a new city?</p> Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319864191050860078noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967974245906284707.post-18853079104128173092013-05-11T17:00:00.000-04:002013-05-11T17:00:00.061-04:00Master’s Graduation: Take Two!<p align="justify">Welcome to the real world, Jillian.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-E_HqW1mVDkw/UY6sFlHuIHI/AAAAAAAAQJ4/ugtCaWjwqVM/s1600-h/IMG_0672a%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0672a" border="0" alt="IMG_0672a" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4c2Btlgwz4A/UY6sGVC417I/AAAAAAAAQKA/DMsKgI__rto/IMG_0672a_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="364"></a></p> <p align="justify">Today I walked in my second, and final, Master’s graduation. I now have my second master’s degree, after my <a href="http://dnaanddessert.blogspot.com/2011/07/graduation.html">graduation in 2011</a>, and can finally practice, can finally do what I want to do. My class and I are now genetic counselors!!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZebrF0i69Xo/UY6sG-_GTNI/AAAAAAAAQKI/SqRhKzsbWtc/s1600-h/20130511_123309a%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="20130511_123309a" border="0" alt="20130511_123309a" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FX0j1K3Yuqs/UY6sHURJg5I/AAAAAAAAQKQ/_mmgycfiSwQ/20130511_123309a_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="362" height="183"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-RBPtkyslVVQ/UY6sH_n4E_I/AAAAAAAAQKY/7r8VaGaXTZE/s1600-h/20130511_123336%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="20130511_123336" border="0" alt="20130511_123336" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4vvXXXSscjc/UY6sIl34aYI/AAAAAAAAQKg/ABDIyPtISt0/20130511_123336_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="174"></a></p> <p align="justify">Pretty awesome right? Yea, we think so too. In attendance: Joshua, Jack, my parents, and my paternal grandfather. What a support system, right? I am so blessed.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ACE6UCvttY8/UY6sJPJUyWI/AAAAAAAAQKo/zGNYobyyCNI/s1600-h/IMG_0668a%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0668a" border="0" alt="IMG_0668a" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WUy1_j4rtuQ/UY6sJ75VJNI/AAAAAAAAQKw/CGzf_56aD10/IMG_0668a_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JL_Awv99Pq8/UY6sKX40bbI/AAAAAAAAQK4/T_VaYsDMNjM/s1600-h/IMG_0669a%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0669a" border="0" alt="IMG_0669a" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kCQZNSXpeBI/UY6sK6edA3I/AAAAAAAAQLA/23gwuSgz_HQ/IMG_0669a_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SxfcYOQfb5M/UY6sLR6IW2I/AAAAAAAAQLI/KPe-hd3UT4Q/s1600-h/IMG_0670a%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0670a" border="0" alt="IMG_0670a" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ViBuKGUrDDs/UY6sL967zPI/AAAAAAAAQLQ/olJLIvtqs4U/IMG_0670a_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="324"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HvymfJ0sNck/UY6sMpQoxXI/AAAAAAAAQLY/IcfmqMfugH4/s1600-h/IMG_0671a%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0671a" border="0" alt="IMG_0671a" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WnLiNRO_GIw/UY6sNEm8HRI/AAAAAAAAQLg/7RrtiPRxelg/IMG_0671a_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="244"></a></p> <p align="justify">Also, while we’re talking about commencement and the start of the rest of my life, I have a huge announcement! I have accepted a prenatal/reproductive genetic counseling position. I am officially employed. It made graduating that much more sweet given that I knew where I would be going, what I would be doing. Not only is the position exactly what I wanted, but my apartment is pretty awesome too. Major selling point: the awesome spacious kitchen.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CSALyXsxsQI/UY6sNzdfg-I/AAAAAAAAQLo/6rbB8FeEKMM/s1600-h/IMG_0589%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0589" border="0" alt="IMG_0589" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8kK3JVKSS9c/UY6sOZNxEMI/AAAAAAAAQLw/ByD-lK9czo4/IMG_0589_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="244"></a></p> <p align="justify">I can’t wait to move in and start the next chapter of my life. I can’t even believe we’re here at this point. It has been an incredibly long time and coming. But hey, bring it on. What’s that saying? The world is my oyster. Or how about, my future is so bring I need shades. Sure, all that. Great day. =D</p> <p align="justify">Last but not least, to all the readers, on this day of all days, thanks for hanging in there with me as I disappeared for a while. I know it’s been rough and spotty and such but I look forward to sharing this new transition with you all (much like my <a href="http://dnaanddessert.blogspot.com/2011/07/moving-isnt-easy.html">last move</a>) and chronicling my first foray into the real genetic counseling world. I hope you’re on board, because this train is leaving the station!</p> <p align="center"><strong><u>Question:</u></strong> What is your favorite part of graduation?</p> Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319864191050860078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967974245906284707.post-5676675582658497622013-04-28T16:30:00.000-04:002013-04-28T16:30:00.339-04:00Study Fest<p align="justify">After a wonderful Friday night (celebration, announcement to come shortly) and Saturday (bridal shower for Jack’s brother’s fiancée), today I am relegated to catching up on sleep, hydration, and studying.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-P1SglBtlh0k/UX11EOrqIvI/AAAAAAAAQJI/rLRDr_kaDmQ/s1600-h/image%25255B6%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Q4eE8bv0PEg/UX11FC634LI/AAAAAAAAQJQ/xltN1qU1VnI/image_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="324" height="205"></a></p> <p align="justify">Jack, his friend Chris, and I all hung out together to keep everyone focused. You can tell I look incredibly excited to be reading over and memorizing close to 60 diseases/disorders. They spent their time working on physics and writing on blackboards. At least we were slightly more focused than sitting in rooms alone with temptations like TV staring us in the face. Anything to get my through these last three days of school. Then it is all over. Graduation, here I come!</p> <p align="center"><strong><u>Questions:</u></strong> Ever Skype studied with friends of a loved one?<br>What are some tips to help keep you on track during marathon sessions?</p> Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319864191050860078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967974245906284707.post-89587393720015401972013-04-26T08:00:00.000-04:002013-04-26T08:02:40.846-04:00Gone But Not Forgotten<p align="justify">Hello group! It’s been over a month since I’ve blogged and I’m sorry for that. I have been incredibly busy doing a million and seven things getting ready to graduate. Here’s a brief recap of some stuff off the top of my head:</p> <p align="justify">1) Job stuff is coming along awesome. There may be an announcement soon. No promises but I’m on the edge of my seat! (Been looking pretty cute on interviews too.)</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-753sKO1cBNI/UXpspIq5cwI/AAAAAAAAQFw/4rbht1z8rLA/s1600-h/IMG_1523%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1523" border="0" alt="IMG_1523" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZVRO4N9evkU/UXpspottM5I/AAAAAAAAQF4/2kFDwWdMJNQ/IMG_1523_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">2) I see my absolute last patient as a student today. I can’t believe I’ve made it through 15 weeks of prenatal counseling and a whole year of other types of counseling. This schooling has been some of the toughest I’ve ever endured but I know I couldn’t be a counselor without it. I am ever grateful for the experience. No matter how many times I griped…</p> <p align="justify">3) With all this emotion going around (finishing up school, getting ready to graduate for the last time, trying to find a job, balancing school work, taking [and acing] a cumulative exam, etc. –> you get the picture) it is amazing how easily I am reduced to tears now-a-days.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Xdl_KXSER_o/UXpsqPtfubI/AAAAAAAAQGA/kyovUv3tj2k/s1600-h/IMG_1500%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1500" border="0" alt="IMG_1500" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ndIIRUXoh_0/UXpsqkAT8AI/AAAAAAAAQGI/mohlJlLlJGc/IMG_1500_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p align="justify">4) I made a new friend recently. Maybe I’ll introduce you to him soon. This may depend on the results of #1.</p> <p align="justify">5) Salads and I have been really close lately.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wpfAjPpi1hk/UXpsrNgigtI/AAAAAAAAQGQ/ZV_M2SXqV-s/s1600-h/IMG_1434%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1434" border="0" alt="IMG_1434" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-A08yJPQ6GQs/UXpsrh3v08I/AAAAAAAAQGY/kFMGvRSragY/IMG_1434_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tTuBSGcl99g/UXpssf8wVZI/AAAAAAAAQGg/8e9UD0D_pms/s1600-h/IMG_1492%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1492" border="0" alt="IMG_1492" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5Co_tC1vbk0/UXpss_N4q_I/AAAAAAAAQGo/O9KZEpGyA2Q/IMG_1492_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LQiAmFyE7GA/UXpstq9kdWI/AAAAAAAAQGw/oXyKM-2VSDs/s1600-h/IMG_1445%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1445" border="0" alt="IMG_1445" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_c_v8vtT7Ok/UXpsuOuSJ_I/AAAAAAAAQG4/XnCCz6Rt1Yg/IMG_1445_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Inowh5GXE2A/UXpsunutwUI/AAAAAAAAQHA/WJrI_hC8tIY/s1600-h/IMG_1495%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1495" border="0" alt="IMG_1495" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TQNyW-puwtQ/UXpsvHQbyzI/AAAAAAAAQHI/C7xynE84Ly0/IMG_1495_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">6) Besides #2, the only thing that stands between me and my graduation is finals week. I have two: one on Monday and one on Tuesday.</p> <p align="justify">7) Thanks to my awesome boyfriend, I have been enjoying massages to keep me sane these past couple of weeks. Oh he is good to me.</p> <p align="justify">8) Speaking of Jack, we went to a Thunder this year and saw some incredible fireworks. What a nice day to relax and take a break.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-05zSpQNeETo/UXpsv8k7m4I/AAAAAAAAQHQ/sLND4RWBbg8/s1600-h/IMG_1543%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1543" border="0" alt="IMG_1543" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bX3EOkGX8qg/UXpswKMc0KI/AAAAAAAAQHY/My0ubcwAjCE/IMG_1543_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="324"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-T4OkgGZdFQo/UXpsw22Rx8I/AAAAAAAAQHg/nFsgK6NiMbw/s1600-h/IMG_1545%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1545" border="0" alt="IMG_1545" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LMCWmlYBvZg/UXpsxdC0hSI/AAAAAAAAQHo/DhS93oOfPFw/IMG_1545_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2Af6CROKQtc/UXpsx0k4T3I/AAAAAAAAQHw/mWM-fXmfA-M/s1600-h/IMG_1552%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1552" border="0" alt="IMG_1552" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tTKbiF3ivAo/UXpsycLnWkI/AAAAAAAAQH4/sdGLUZs2cuI/IMG_1552_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-x_xxYlayP-8/UXpsy6d1W3I/AAAAAAAAQIA/NHZWB67VPa0/s1600-h/IMG_1556%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1556" border="0" alt="IMG_1556" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yiFZTaMRknU/UXpszVX-P3I/AAAAAAAAQII/MEacKvwqxbs/IMG_1556_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">9) I've been studying in my pajamas a lot recently.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5tgHR0oZE98/UXps0pkqSGI/AAAAAAAAQIQ/1q6Jv9iKBX4/s1600-h/IMG_1567%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1567" border="0" alt="IMG_1567" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mnLreU0IQWk/UXps00adqCI/AAAAAAAAQIY/Rpx4xPn9X6I/IMG_1567_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-sPKfEabUk-4/UXps17lG_yI/AAAAAAAAQIg/HghVGao5iG8/s1600-h/IMG_1568%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1568" border="0" alt="IMG_1568" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2HyS_zpCcto/UXps2eCBIdI/AAAAAAAAQIo/vKAR-nkrAC8/IMG_1568_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">10) I got a cute new purse that I absolutely love! Cute orange crossbody.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5EVyMNLxCNY/UXps3IoOQYI/AAAAAAAAQIw/eqslxm6qzS0/s1600-h/IMG_1471%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1471" border="0" alt="IMG_1471" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wAa4SwC5V4k/UXps3xaW7BI/AAAAAAAAQI4/RQruWhgGYNM/IMG_1471_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">In short, it’s been nuts. I hope to blog more soon as school wraps up and I graduate. From there I think big things will be happening. I definitely want to keep tabs on those for you! Have a super weekend everyone and I’ll catch you soon.</p> <p align="center"><strong><u>Questions:</u></strong> How has your month of April been?<br>What are your plans for the weekend?</p> Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319864191050860078noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967974245906284707.post-79906243070554336712013-03-20T20:05:00.000-04:002013-03-20T20:10:21.299-04:00Day In The Life + WIAW<p align="justify">This post could also be titled “If I Blogged Every Minute Of The Day” and I figured it would be a funny alternative type of post. So here we go. This is my WIAW post combined with a detailed look at a day in the life of busy genetic counseling student.</p> <center><a href="http://www.peasandcrayons.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ3kYKNZJocsEixDeyBK8s8qTCtcgJ2u5jVNMCsKqFb9dCQ_dOp9Z6LqIRxgZT0hQeuVv3r0xOTTBE7v70eryDPatuFNCefruJZwmYwBYukicaICp0jP84PCV6eD-XGbGHdCMWN0ooxhn5/s1600/WIAW+GOES+GREEN.jpg"></a></center> <p align="center">~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~</p> <p align="justify">5:40am - alarm goes off</p> <p align="justify">5:41am - out of bed</p> <p align="justify">5:48am - out the door, to the gym</p> <p align="justify">5:57am - in the gym, on the elliptical, practicing my prenatal presentation</p> <p align="justify">6:43am - back to the apartment</p> <p align="justify">6:50am - shower time</p> <p align="justify">7:00am - dry off, get dressed (realize my new tailored pants fit great), makeup and hair</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jDxDL7m5f8Y/UUpP10X58aI/AAAAAAAAQEI/Q97pwBIzk_I/s1600-h/IMG_1355%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1355" border="0" alt="IMG_1355" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LGYcbMonD4o/UUpP2fPnCEI/AAAAAAAAQEQ/m94OcK87h8c/IMG_1355_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">7:20am - make breakfast (peanut butter honey yogurt with strawberries and chia)</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-juYLoBshAcQ/UUpP22oOaiI/AAAAAAAAQEY/osqACrYSQDQ/s1600-h/IMG_1356%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1356" border="0" alt="IMG_1356" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UGi2UzeQnU4/UUpP3eH20yI/AAAAAAAAQEg/YKHtRLImsZE/IMG_1356_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">7:32am - done with breakfast, eaten while watching last night’s Hell’s Kitchen</p> <p align="justify">7:35am - out the door, to campus I go</p> <p align="justify">7:45am - park the car <p align="justify">7:53am - arrive at the student room after a very long, very cold walk from the parking lot to our building <p align="justify">7:55am - log onto a classmate's computer because mine was taken by my first year deskmate <p align="justify">7:56am - begin the day by looking at recipes online...waste.of.time<br>(looks yummy –> <a href="http://www.ragu.com/recipes/detail/25121/1/1-2-3-cheddar-broccoli-casserole">http://www.ragu.com/recipes/detail/25121/1/1-2-3-cheddar-broccoli-casserole</a>)</p> <p align="justify">8:00am - switch to Facebook <p align="justify">8:05am - work on an outline for one of tomorrow's morning patients <p align="justify">8:30am - go to class <p align="justify">8:45am - be real tired in class <p align="justify">9:07am - get midterm <p align="justify">9:10am - realize everything is going to be fine <p align="justify">9:20am - bathroom break while people argued for points <p align="justify">9:30am - class resumes and continues to be not the most exciting thing in the world <p align="justify">10:00am - switch classes from molecular to population <p align="justify">11:15am - technology breakdown in class and we continue class from handouts rather than a projected presentation on the board <p align="justify">11:38am - back to the student room <p align="justify">11:40am - applied for a job in Arizona <p align="justify">12:00 noon - heat up lunch (pumpkin and black bean chili with tempeh and an unpictured apple on the side) <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1DfE3uFMf54/UUpP4GSrybI/AAAAAAAAQEo/iv2dzmVgowM/s1600-h/IMG_1357%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1357" border="0" alt="IMG_1357" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NFQWt3cdGTY/UUpP4omLS7I/AAAAAAAAQEw/VqoJDonWTGQ/IMG_1357_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a> <p align="justify">12:30pm - MFM presentation time <p align="justify">12:43pm - actually start my presentation <p align="justify">12:50pm - the majority of people noisily arrive <p align="justify">1:08pm - finished <p align="justify">2:30pm - set up for my thesis seminar practice presentation</p> <p align="justify">2:32pm - find out some promising job news (hopefully more on that by the end of the week!)</p> <p align="justify">2:50pm - finally give my thesis seminar practice presentation</p> <p align="justify">3:30pm - finish my PowerPoint five minutes too early, dang it! <p align="justify">3:50pm - head to my old place of work for fried goodies made my an old co-worker <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HgL1hLxvuOM/UUpP4z3fISI/AAAAAAAAQE4/t7qyZJx2Vfc/s1600-h/IMG_1359%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1359" border="0" alt="IMG_1359" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hOghTYqBLeI/UUpP5XsRO3I/AAAAAAAAQFA/dcb9WMnXffY/IMG_1359_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a> <p align="justify">3:53pm - significantly improved mood <p align="justify">4:15pm - begin prep of Thursday patients <p align="justify">5:12pm - still working... <p align="justify">6:10pm - give up the ghost and go home <p align="justify">6:20pm - get home and change into more comfortable clothes <p align="justify">6:30pm - make dinner with veggies for a "fried food detox" <p align="justify">6:50pm - actually eat dinner (salad beast topped with bleu cheese and steak seasoned TVP and jalapeno hummus dressing) while watching How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-U7tdvOmIVgg/UUpP5qWDgsI/AAAAAAAAQFI/OCQUP8m5UWs/s1600-h/IMG_1354%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1354" border="0" alt="IMG_1354" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-u_cmmOCY3_o/UUpP6PhI80I/AAAAAAAAQFQ/OeDPGAStkI8/IMG_1354_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a> <p align="justify">7:30pm - get angry at my iPhone for being broken somehow and unable to be backed up or synced (grumble, grumble) <p align="justify">7:43pm - dessert in the form of Peeps as it is that time of year <p align="justify"></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8pBzDrR-IRw/UUpP6nWy2qI/AAAAAAAAQFY/PcGyVeGhWQk/s1600-h/peeps%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="peeps" border="0" alt="peeps" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZNmphHdmhNs/UUpP67mDcsI/AAAAAAAAQFg/3pzAGVu4Zgo/peeps_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">8:01pm - finish this post and decide I really should be doing something academically productive</p> <p align="center">~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~</p> <p align="center"><strong><u>Questions:</u></strong> What would your life look like if you blogged every moment?<br>Are you a fan of Peeps?</p> Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319864191050860078noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967974245906284707.post-81662919225958609122013-03-15T21:40:00.000-04:002013-03-15T21:41:16.607-04:00Anniversary Times Three<p align="justify">Yesterday was one of the best days ever. Seriously, it was fantastic. Jack and I celebrated our three year anniversary in style. The day started off with a wonderful breakfast made by my dear while I was working out. He used some biscuits, mozzarella cheese, and egg whites to create these little bombshells. We had an array of toppings from sour cream, ketchup, and mustard.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fkOXgzNa6UM/UUPNfmp46VI/AAAAAAAAP_g/lrnYNJVUyJk/s1600-h/IMG_1311%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1311" border="0" alt="IMG_1311" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LhhVI42biD4/UUPNgEupBOI/AAAAAAAAP_o/oqvIYZd9e5E/IMG_1311_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">Great way to start the day and a nice way to refuel too! We then waited around for the cable guy to come and figure out what was wrong with my DVR. This is my fourth cable box/DVR combo in a month. I’m less than pleased. I just wish things would work for longer than a few days or weeks!</p> <p align="justify">The first unexpected thing happened just before the cable guy arrived. I received some promising correspondence from a job opportunity! I don’t want to jinx things so I’m going to keep it under wraps for now. Please keep your fingers crossed!!</p> <p align="justify">New DVR installed, we took off to a doctor’s appointment for me. We arrived a bit early and got coffee to kill the time. I got the new hazelnut macchiato and Jack had a java chip frap. Yay caffeine. After the doc visit, we hit up Walmart for some groceries. I do love shopping with this man. It feels so normal, like we actually are around each other for more than two days at a time. Upon completion of said grocery shopping, we stopped by a local Qdoba for lunch. Jack had only told me that we had dinner reservations at 7:15 so we both needed something to tide us over. I ordered a taco salad with chicken and salsa verde. Sour cream and salsa picante ranch on the side for dipping and dabbing.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-v2jY3qrfYkQ/UUPNgrII--I/AAAAAAAAP_w/V6TqXQfwQ6c/s1600-h/IMG_1312%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1312" border="0" alt="IMG_1312" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Z1MVg0TGjLc/UUPNg2bqbTI/AAAAAAAAP_4/_7lMbOs89CM/IMG_1312_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Obviously I liked it. It was half gone before I remembered to photograph it! It also did it’s job and kept me satisfied until dinner. Just before we left for dinner, the second piece of unexpected awesomeness happened. I found out that I’M GOING TO BE PUBLISHED!!!!!</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3WOYu5W1JD8/UUPNhFJY_UI/AAAAAAAAQAA/OJWFyvpIYYI/s1600-h/IMG_1325%25255B5%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1325" border="0" alt="IMG_1325" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-x70Oy7fGjkA/UUPNhcHT_RI/AAAAAAAAQAI/R7DxzIZXZ9k/IMG_1325_thumb%25255B7%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="244" height="159"></a></p> <p align="justify">The American Journal of Medical Genetics picked up my graduate project for publication. I’m going to be a first author in a national journal. How amazing?! Hard work really does pay off. I’ll admit I cried a few tears of joy. I was overcome with emotion. I really needed some good news and this was perfect! Little did I know I was going to cry a few more times over the course of the night. I’m such a sap!</p> <p align="justify">Jack and I headed to dinner and had a hard time trying to figure out how to get up to the penthouse where the restaurant was located. Fairly sure we tried three sets of elevators. We did finally make it there though and Jack had a bottle of sparkling moscato waiting for us. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-noUI88VZx7Y/UUPNh9Am2pI/AAAAAAAAQAQ/k2equnugu6g/s1600-h/IMG_1313%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1313" border="0" alt="IMG_1313" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4uKFo45Gcik/UUPNiH62J8I/AAAAAAAAQAY/BBGqaZdHiV4/IMG_1313_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cIWMPF4rsdU/UUPNiq6yp2I/AAAAAAAAQAg/koZyQgZGXHA/s1600-h/IMG_1320%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1320" border="0" alt="IMG_1320" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-d6uBw0mchlk/UUPNi6J3ceI/AAAAAAAAQAo/bw3Gw_Bdp9c/IMG_1320_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-nhWF-GFe4pI/UUPNjS6gnhI/AAAAAAAAQAw/kKEDhnU14hU/s1600-h/IMG_1314%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1314" border="0" alt="IMG_1314" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DxBcdKZ8kb8/UUPNjrZzJNI/AAAAAAAAQA4/v3aNPi8YyDA/IMG_1314_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QmtrQMH8R2w/UUPNkNIOxlI/AAAAAAAAQBA/SOf3K1b_J9w/s1600-h/IMG_1318%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1318" border="0" alt="IMG_1318" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-d44NZU3p5KE/UUPNkQAmfHI/AAAAAAAAQBI/LxrOpEGxD_o/IMG_1318_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">What a sweet man. And a handsome one at that. Just look at him!</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4-MGtI0be2I/UUPNkw3JtyI/AAAAAAAAQBQ/OoJl5mcleDk/s1600-h/IMG_1316%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1316" border="0" alt="IMG_1316" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0W5kCeLVG1A/UUPNlDCMqxI/AAAAAAAAQBY/_AIK9rGNR0I/IMG_1316_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">With him looking so dapper, I had to doll myself up to match. I chose a dress for the occasion and was pleasantly surprised that the restaurant was warm enough that I didn’t need a sweater the entire time!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RS9XwboQ8yY/UUPNls6jqWI/AAAAAAAAQBg/9CLnSFkcs8k/s1600-h/IMG_1317%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1317" border="0" alt="IMG_1317" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uKb2FzT_5RQ/UUPNlyND67I/AAAAAAAAQBo/pJGjIEm0uVA/IMG_1317_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">We decided to take our time and order to our hearts content. We know how to do long dinners, people. Our average time at The Melting Pot is somewhere north of three hours. Here at The Eagle’s Nest, we spend just as long. We began with a pair of starters: the crab cakes and an arugula and roasted pear salad.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UBgFdnPO9e0/UUPNmu03hGI/AAAAAAAAQBw/bcYc5fewbFE/s1600-h/IMG_1321%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1321" border="0" alt="IMG_1321" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YFXTPJ2KsTA/UUPNm1US2CI/AAAAAAAAQB4/M651eIZ0fdQ/IMG_1321_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">The crab cakes were amazing with big chunks of crab and not too much breading. And the salad, holy smokes! The pear was stuffed with a herbed goat cheese and then wrapped in smoked pork belly. Plus I swear the pecan balsamic dressing was crack. It was probably the best part of the whole thing! Next up, and maybe a half hour later and that much darker, we had the parmesan truffle steak fries. I mean seriously, were we supposed to pass these babies up?</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WOS-tNDYOhQ/UUPNnrlCbnI/AAAAAAAAQCA/mfVN1IQ91O4/s1600-h/IMG_1323%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1323" border="0" alt="IMG_1323" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-81BX3JWoWnE/UUPNoK26YiI/AAAAAAAAQCI/xojU7migGvI/IMG_1323_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">So glad we didn’t. They were lush, crisp, and steamy. Plus, how can you not love the cute little ketchup that came with them! At this point the restaurant had rotated enough (yes, the entire penthouse rotates 360 degrees for a totally unique dining experience and a full view of the city) to bring us face to face with some real tall buildings.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-L-m14oEtNgE/UUPNopzaoKI/AAAAAAAAQCQ/-5D3TzytZsI/s1600-h/IMG_1322%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1322" border="0" alt="IMG_1322" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KkSso7fpxhc/UUPNo66vHXI/AAAAAAAAQCY/d69TwHQdEok/IMG_1322_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">Gorgeous views the whole night. Around this time we had contemplated our entrees and asked our server for a wine recommendation. After some discussion, we got a nice bottle of smooth pinot noir. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FhY-IRtUAH4/UUPNpbtId-I/AAAAAAAAQCg/p9YBgGkNdSo/s1600-h/IMG_1324%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1324" border="0" alt="IMG_1324" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lCDrpH5q6uk/UUPNpuIpSZI/AAAAAAAAQCo/YuHH7SgJQN8/IMG_1324_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Turned out that this wine was the perfect compliment to the big plates we ordered. Jack got the filet and lobster tail with parmesan potato gratin and a sherry thyme reduction while I indulged in the pork osso bucco. I had a ridiculously delish mascarpone corn polenta pillow underneath my pork too which was easily the best part of the dish. I could swim in it!</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9gXdALOnuwA/UUPNqvTqVOI/AAAAAAAAQCw/kR6n_SUGrjA/s1600-h/IMG_1327%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1327" border="0" alt="IMG_1327" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nKUX-PxHlTY/UUPNq9DvcoI/AAAAAAAAQC4/b9k2r0TTNls/IMG_1327_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0tnUjoWTy7U/UUPNr_IMTWI/AAAAAAAAQDA/TKftxSFn2MI/s1600-h/IMG_1328%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1328" border="0" alt="IMG_1328" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-T67INZjbHsM/UUPNsQKsZ_I/AAAAAAAAQDI/pTKH2QU3u20/IMG_1328_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">There was also some fantastic crusty bread and soft rolls with sundried tomato butter and lemon butter.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PeBydizvPdg/UUPNsgZDv3I/AAAAAAAAQDQ/hbYK_Fobn9Y/s1600-h/IMG_1326%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1326" border="0" alt="IMG_1326" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OZxgXnyt6t4/UUPNtMuu2hI/AAAAAAAAQDY/0b_90VhqP1Q/IMG_1326_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">I wish you all could have tasted this food, seriously. Every bite was incredible. We both didn’t want any of it to end! Thankfully, we still had half a bottle of wine and dessert left to go. =D Now, no judgment when I tell you that we ordered three desserts, okay? ‘Cause we did, and it was oh-so worth it! Kahlua crème brulee, warm apple tart with dulce de leche ice cream, and chocolate caramel cake with chocolate ganache and almonds.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LeTRXBiil04/UUPNtbzdE5I/AAAAAAAAQDg/O5igdpAzphI/s1600-h/IMG_1330%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1330" border="0" alt="IMG_1330" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-B6329XcJARA/UUPNt_OPcGI/AAAAAAAAQDo/UqkWNIMjufI/IMG_1330_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">They were all so decadent and rich. The kahlua crème brulee was the perfect consistency and the chocolate cake was to die for. The apple tart, and I’m not a fruit dessert kind of person normally, was wonderfully light and cinnamon-y. Last but not least, Jack finished off the night with an “Eagle Eye” made of Kahlua, Bailey’s, coffee, whipped cream and chocolate shavings.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OSlfV6XPilo/UUPNupxccEI/AAAAAAAAQDw/CxNYxaIcTik/s1600-h/IMG_1329%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1329" border="0" alt="IMG_1329" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-KIfG0_CI1lw/UUPNu7TtP-I/AAAAAAAAQD4/FQKBMO9RH0E/IMG_1329_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">I nursed the rest of my glass of red wine and we ended up walking out of the restaurant fifty minutes after they closed. Don’t worry, Jack tipped well and honestly, everyone was very, very sweet and never once made us feel rushed out the door. All in all, it was beyond a fantastic evening and I’m not just talking about the food. Like I mentioned earlier, I cried several times thanks to the sappy and very real conversation that accompanied our delicious bites. Hard to believe it’s been three years. We’ve come so far and been through a bunch. I cannot wait to see what’s coming up for us. =D</p> <p align="center"><strong><u>Questions:</u></strong> What is your favorite way to spend an anniversary?<br>Ever ordered more dishes than there were people at the table?</p> Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319864191050860078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967974245906284707.post-60204678128623452712013-03-06T21:30:00.000-05:002013-03-06T21:39:34.604-05:00A Quick Hello<p align="justify">Once again, I apologize for being so absent. This rotation is just kicking my behind! I hope to be back in action a little more once I switch to my final rotation in a little over two weeks. We’ll see. Until then I really appreciate you all sticking around. I ‘m going to try and post shortly about a great night I had out with the Yelp squad and my friend/first year Jessica tasting some great wine. But for now, let’s do the What I Ate Wednesday thing.</p> <center><a href="http://www.peasandcrayons.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ3kYKNZJocsEixDeyBK8s8qTCtcgJ2u5jVNMCsKqFb9dCQ_dOp9Z6LqIRxgZT0hQeuVv3r0xOTTBE7v70eryDPatuFNCefruJZwmYwBYukicaICp0jP84PCV6eD-XGbGHdCMWN0ooxhn5/s1600/WIAW+GOES+GREEN.jpg"></a></center> <p>Breakfast was a big jar of chocolate protein oats with cottage cheese mixed in. I love how the hot oatmeal steams the peanut butter and makes it melty.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-sK2lEpAiS5w/UTf9zNAhTYI/AAAAAAAAP94/CDXzTXhmCz8/s1600-h/IMG_1246%25255B1%25255D%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1246[1]" border="0" alt="IMG_1246[1]" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kkcdtix5A5s/UTf9zoUZ6mI/AAAAAAAAP-A/kVObVVocHSk/IMG_1246%25255B1%25255D_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">That was followed up by lunch eaten in a hurry in front of a packet about ethnicity based carrier screening. I was learning all about sickle beta thal disease. I had a bowl full of TVP coconut curry chili made from <a href="http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating-coconut-curry-turkey-chili/">this recipe</a>. Honestly it was a great recipe. I loved how simple it was (bag of this, can of that, one whole onion, etc.) and it tasted delicious. I used TVP to replace the ground turkey and it worked like a charm. Protein packed!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-p8QApHkqjfE/UTf90LOVZbI/AAAAAAAAP-I/W89d0_sS8Xs/s1600-h/IMG_1260%25255B1%25255D%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1260[1]" border="0" alt="IMG_1260[1]" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--Cdfr4C6z6o/UTf90xwfRTI/AAAAAAAAP-Q/k0is5ufcP-g/IMG_1260%25255B1%25255D_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">I also had an early afternoon snack of celery and carrots with TJ’s chipotle pepper hummus. This was eaten in the middle of a maternal fetal medicine specialist meeting so no picture of those eats… I wasn’t hungry again until much later in the day. I was thankful for this because it allowed me to focus and make incredible progress on my to-do list through the afternoon. I was also the only one in the student room. People bolted real quick today. We just finished our midterms…</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-sb2Gc7TNIgs/UTf91fxOcLI/AAAAAAAAP-Y/xPaBNWcE9Ro/s1600-h/IMG_1257%25255B1%25255D%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1257[1]" border="0" alt="IMG_1257[1]" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-j6fIzJ7yQaY/UTf911qwcMI/AAAAAAAAP-g/msj9pzo8wq0/IMG_1257%25255B1%25255D_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">…so I can see why the ladies were itching for time away from school. Spring break is coming up soon and we’re all counting down the days. Only two left! When I finally did get home, dinner happened shortly after. I had half a baked sweet potato with some marshmallow fluff on top (hello guilty pleasure) alongside steamed broccoli with mustard and a TJ’s veggie masala burger with sour cream. Needless to say, it was a stellar meal and didn’t last long.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ySY5L0w8Y20/UTf92g_RAMI/AAAAAAAAP-o/W43UnB4s7eI/s1600-h/IMG_1261%25255B1%25255D%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1261[1]" border="0" alt="IMG_1261[1]" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fpkdVDkAyOw/UTf93Xyee-I/AAAAAAAAP-w/yty9XgQP0lM/IMG_1261%25255B1%25255D_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">I indulged in dessert a bit later in the form of a loaded caramel rice cake with peanut butter marshmallow fluff and butterscotch/dark chocolate chips.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KW6pxk_pA7k/UTf93wjT7AI/AAAAAAAAP-4/yoKzh_mlLNE/s1600-h/IMG_1262%25255B1%25255D%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1262[1]" border="0" alt="IMG_1262[1]" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-M2IzRlEbJ_8/UTf94Qe1fDI/AAAAAAAAP_A/MuTulOqGTXQ/IMG_1262%25255B1%25255D_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">This was good but honestly wasn’t quite as great as last night’s last ditch effort to eat much needed calories. I woefully underate all yesterday so when it came to be 7:45 and I realized I had only eaten something like 700 on the day, I made myself chocolate almond milk protein pudding with some marshmallows, butterscotch chips and sauce. It was divine. I also stirred in some melted peanut butter. Awesomeness!</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-42ZVJnp05Cc/UTf95K7Md_I/AAAAAAAAP_I/BEQf34u9-ow/s1600-h/IMG_1254%25255B1%25255D%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1254[1]" border="0" alt="IMG_1254[1]" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ddDoYJp20j4/UTf95bdU0XI/AAAAAAAAP_Q/DBuG7IdmE6Q/IMG_1254%25255B1%25255D_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">So there you have it. My quick stop-in to the blog on my way to bed because I’m worn out. I hope you all sleep well tonight and I’ll see everyone soon for a recap of the super-fun Yelp event from last week. Also, before I head out, I wanted to mention that upon finishing New Rules of Lifting For Women I have started a new lifting program that I’ll be calling Simply Shredded after the <a href="http://www.simplyshredded.com/the-ultimate-female-training-guide.html">website</a> it’s from. My first day was yesterday and it was upper body. Lordie, when I woke up this morning I was just so sore I didn’t want to move. I guess that means it is working! Also, in addition to lifting sessions they have a cardio program they call “stubborn fat cardio” that you do on off days. I tried it out this morning and it had me sweating like whoa! Going be a good three month program I think.</p> <p align="center"><strong><u>Questions:</u></strong> What is your favorite lifting program?<br>Do you have a go to meal when you realize you haven’t eaten much during the day?</p> Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319864191050860078noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967974245906284707.post-7841518369993259502013-02-26T21:20:00.000-05:002013-02-26T21:24:47.086-05:00Bright and Bad<p align="justify">Last week was one of transition. It was the first week I had counseled in my new prenatal rotation clinic site and it was a very big change. The expectations were different, the counseling styles were new, and the critique fresh. Needless to say, it was a hard couple of days. Bright spots included cookies and chocolate chip waffles while studying for the population genetics midterm (which I rocked by the way)…</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9pUimnKt2tA/US1uJ6C6TfI/AAAAAAAAP38/oh8HvPzcqUg/s1600-h/IMG_1132%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1132" border="0" alt="IMG_1132" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-F3DTqSdBU5g/US1uKT4gFLI/AAAAAAAAP4E/TcnCOYd-Kdw/IMG_1132_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-i4GEVZQGxfk/US1uLEEIhyI/AAAAAAAAP4M/gxGgm6FTkY8/s1600-h/IMG_1134%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1134" border="0" alt="IMG_1134" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-cwSZrBehE9w/US1uL31iWNI/AAAAAAAAP4U/7sdYS2hoKYw/IMG_1134_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">…lots of great eats…</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-c5IGHBhB-og/US1uMbGNEXI/AAAAAAAAP4c/CvxMjn0b6OU/s1600-h/IMG_1114%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1114" border="0" alt="IMG_1114" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--b-akmHfdIU/US1uM8qnQII/AAAAAAAAP4k/4e4aeE94wwE/IMG_1114_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-MCU63z-GYFg/US1uNaOXOqI/AAAAAAAAP4s/NWHO8Eqdi6E/s1600-h/IMG_1116%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1116" border="0" alt="IMG_1116" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-B1_8WRfTiaw/US1uN7OLwHI/AAAAAAAAP40/DTmYr6OWTe0/IMG_1116_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CHgfYmqK6gM/US1uOiZi6EI/AAAAAAAAP48/0Pl3TGg7kAA/s1600-h/IMG_1128%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1128" border="0" alt="IMG_1128" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bmXJn0QGZEU/US1uPG7qx8I/AAAAAAAAP5E/-5dOOmAg8Tg/IMG_1128_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ngh8XZvTojQ/US1uPpzgiTI/AAAAAAAAP5M/HLSoKonepFc/s1600-h/IMG_1136%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1136" border="0" alt="IMG_1136" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dbDKDUS3-xo/US1uQM3hm4I/AAAAAAAAP5U/HGyZbH4e6O0/IMG_1136_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Skrv1r8ONMU/US1uQjPnEGI/AAAAAAAAP5c/hRdt4aum-Kw/s1600-h/IMG_1167%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1167" border="0" alt="IMG_1167" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-EzOFnF224xE/US1uQzPp5WI/AAAAAAAAP5k/CDwNEeZIrCI/IMG_1167_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-AtNr3MlYa4M/US1uRkus7yI/AAAAAAAAP5s/t2C5OJzXZtI/s1600-h/IMG_1173%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1173" border="0" alt="IMG_1173" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gKJmeVw85io/US1uSA1d0oI/AAAAAAAAP50/KLaiRTxe6MY/IMG_1173_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UerYiWiQO0E/US1uShDmrCI/AAAAAAAAP58/kITsugsQvBo/s1600-h/IMG_1175%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1175" border="0" alt="IMG_1175" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-q1F-6F9l1SI/US1uTBQP9tI/AAAAAAAAP6E/6mH9p4TN8MQ/IMG_1175_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_Gyc5vLTPcE/US1uTib9YXI/AAAAAAAAP6M/j8DiFsuM0QU/s1600-h/IMG_1183%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1183" border="0" alt="IMG_1183" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iutFUdqz0gQ/US1uUDz0dfI/AAAAAAAAP6U/U-E7cc_Qkww/IMG_1183_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p>…several dates with my love, Jack…</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-D0LPuh_Mhnw/US1uU3i50AI/AAAAAAAAP6c/d3Wik9Qtrjw/s1600-h/IMG_1159%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1159" border="0" alt="IMG_1159" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-SSWYm3zSMkY/US1uVUw_TUI/AAAAAAAAP6g/rDaA3Etjgyo/IMG_1159_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="304"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xWDtT3zmRB8/US1uVza-slI/AAAAAAAAP6o/gWjc19MOBrY/s1600-h/IMG_1170%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1170" border="0" alt="IMG_1170" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qEQ75R0Kl3I/US1uWmZMhjI/AAAAAAAAP60/VtYd-r_PIdo/IMG_1170_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">…great HIIT workouts…</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-m6OfmKbI6ns/US1uXtDUnMI/AAAAAAAAP68/hvNjChAM9Xw/s1600-h/IMG_1151%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1151" border="0" alt="IMG_1151" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GNUbyKtK7n0/US1uX6iCH4I/AAAAAAAAP7E/A4NH8d-RyJ8/IMG_1151_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="304"></a></p> <p align="justify">…red velvet lattes to even out all the critique I’ve been hearing, pick me up, pick me up…</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RXi0E12kZqY/US1uYn1jrVI/AAAAAAAAP7M/jLGM0UjUeMU/s1600-h/IMG_1176%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1176" border="0" alt="IMG_1176" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4ZjP6oIvWWk/US1uZOoUsCI/AAAAAAAAP7U/DNDokjJ8A_4/IMG_1176_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FcN3K_mO1N4/US1uZpIKovI/AAAAAAAAP7c/y_VDxoPnc0A/s1600-h/IMG_1178%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1178" border="0" alt="IMG_1178" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hFMrWar9Psc/US1uaBZfqbI/AAAAAAAAP7k/ZUe2FqVYJZo/IMG_1178_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p>…and good times with friends…</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4rGzKWvWOWw/US1uar7PprI/AAAAAAAAP7s/xRQf0DhveNo/s1600-h/IMG_1147%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1147" border="0" alt="IMG_1147" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6h9-oxJw2Nk/US1ubDtS0zI/AAAAAAAAP70/8qt5hs5M_Y4/IMG_1147_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Like I said, good and bad. Bright times and bad times. I will get better. I will learn from this. I will make it through. 8 weeks and counting, ladies and gentlemen. And with that, I have to go and continue my studying for the molecular genetic midterm next week. One tune (an interesting cover) before I go:</p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; width: 448px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:acfa67c0-6e01-4a9f-bca2-bcff61a55908" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><div id="486b9105-e6b0-42ef-a57e-af7c81907bab" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline;"><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wqpfFI3EVE" target="_new"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-t0PjNecgLdM/US1ubpcyKDI/AAAAAAAAP78/BFwJIpP9yAU/videobca471de14f8%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-style: none" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('486b9105-e6b0-42ef-a57e-af7c81907bab'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "<div><object width=\"448\" height=\"252\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/9wqpfFI3EVE?hl=en&hd=1\"><\/param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/9wqpfFI3EVE?hl=en&hd=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"448\" height=\"252\"><\/embed><\/object><\/div>";" alt=""></a></div></div></div> <p align="center"><strong><u>Questions:</u></strong> How do you balance the good and the bad?<br>Any plans for spring break? It is coming FAST!</p> Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319864191050860078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967974245906284707.post-37806205372685791592013-02-17T11:00:00.000-05:002013-02-17T11:01:42.216-05:00Love Week In Review<p align="justify">Hey group. We have a lot to talk about! I’m sorry I’ve been MIA but this was my first week at a new rotation clinic site and it was a bit hectic. I really didn’t get home until after six almost every day.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JGFmWain_wk/USD-Je_oPPI/AAAAAAAAPsM/IXsko7kYptY/s1600-h/IMG_1026%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1026" border="0" alt="IMG_1026" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-t-I-TBS-JXU/USD-JxDsNkI/AAAAAAAAPsU/HXdGHORwWuQ/IMG_1026_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Also, we have a midterm coming up on Wednesday so I’ve been studying, studying, studying.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8SHKKXCF5MI/USD-KnfBYaI/AAAAAAAAPsc/af68rW6el8U/s1600-h/IMG_1084%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1084" border="0" alt="IMG_1084" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-o5Jr7_sOras/USD-LEx-LnI/AAAAAAAAPsk/tS1aFm5_gEM/IMG_1084_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Anyways, let’s review the week of love (aka Valentine’s Day week) shall we? And GO!</p> <p align="justify">Last weekend Jack came to visit and we have our Valentine’s Day stuff early. We were low-key this year honestly, and that was okay, especially since we have our three year anniversary coming up in less than a month. We had a packed weekend together though, filled with social things. This was both good and bad we decided later. By the time Sunday night rolled around we both were exhausted from the weekend and didn’t feel ready to tackle the week. Saturday consisted of seeing a woman I haven’t hugged in person for almost three or four years. We went to college together but she got married, had two babies, and moved around the country since we left. She and her family are on the way to Las Vegas due to her husband’s military job. They were having a going away party and it was the perfect time to get back in touch.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cCLcKe0lnTk/USD-L_TwS0I/AAAAAAAAPss/hpYg0jDzatQ/s1600-h/IMG_0988%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0988" border="0" alt="IMG_0988" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu_o1GIrA70DteMgZda92CayLDvCmTEHNhDj7ilwBMs3RcbsZpZ0ZE5gRyYThfB5F101jl1AWT5fQk_FzFZ74sfzcDSjPlHsIGztKlkcriJrdwnCWUjbyGfdqma1Q2cWQCpydSpS_mZOw/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p align="justify">Joshua was there too. We used to be quite the freshman threesome back in the day. Nice reunion though short. Jack, Joshua, and I headed out and went for dinner in the city because Joshua had driven in and we figured we should milk the time for as long as we could. We picked out a new place to try and ended up being the only people around. That was okay though. They brought the bread basket in no time and we dug into these awesomely seedy rolls.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JupnESedvZk/USD-M__CGiI/AAAAAAAAPs4/0jsCy2gDGU4/s1600-h/IMG_0989%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0989" border="0" alt="IMG_0989" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5RUB1hDLZ1Q/USD-NaD_M-I/AAAAAAAAPtE/ABQhTd8vUyg/IMG_0989_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">I had mine with some of the whipped butter they dropped off tableside too.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ybahTSRh7cA/USD-Oek8slI/AAAAAAAAPtM/IjO1N5gcmBg/s1600-h/IMG_0990%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0990" border="0" alt="IMG_0990" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DGD19IVWw_A/USD-OjUHLuI/AAAAAAAAPtU/dF4VTrnklls/IMG_0990_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">It was so great. There is just something to be said about hearty carbs. Oh man. Speaking of, our appetizer was pretty carbtastic and epic as well. Gravy fries anyone? Thick cut fries topped with gravy, pot roast, and melted cheese curds.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YamBpf-Gchs/USD-PnskSUI/AAAAAAAAPtc/cia6EGyAWLw/s1600-h/IMG_0991%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0991" border="0" alt="IMG_0991" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YocFbAlxAFg/USD-QIyqXyI/AAAAAAAAPtk/N6c1THukG3U/IMG_0991_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">Holy yum.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FYAQAsfOpFM/USD-Q7NRpHI/AAAAAAAAPts/mXGfsW7QCgQ/s1600-h/IMG_0992%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0992" border="0" alt="IMG_0992" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4lq2kFVP5Mg/USD-RXEddNI/AAAAAAAAPt0/b5wNmFcGv8c/IMG_0992_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">I mean just look at that cheese landslide! They were incredible. I honestly could have had the whole plate to myself and been a very happy camper. Though it was probably good that we split it three ways because we had dinner coming. Joshua got the cedar planked salmon with fingerling potatoes and Jack got the mushroom ravioli.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2Yn6dZr-iRA/USD-SAu_f3I/AAAAAAAAPt8/RkY21X9Tyek/s1600-h/IMG_0995%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0995" border="0" alt="IMG_0995" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CN7g59t8coI/USD-S9HyHjI/AAAAAAAAPuE/eB4CwSJtqm0/IMG_0995_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">I ended up choosing the mahi mahi sandwich with grilled pineapple and a chili aioli. This thing was massive. Like taller than my iPhone massive.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-lGroDvS4KsU/USD-ToX6SCI/AAAAAAAAPuM/s1wM2Sw2k9U/s1600-h/IMG_0994%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0994" border="0" alt="IMG_0994" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cvq8YFsoV74/USD-UMO8YtI/AAAAAAAAPuU/txwZ4NvjO60/IMG_0994_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">It tasted alright after I cut it into quarters. I think it would have been better, really, if they had taken out the thick middle piece of toast. The bread kind of dominated all the other tastes. I liked the pineapple though. A bit later we decided on dessert for the three of us: German chocolate cake and cappuccino crème brulee. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pBd-M1oZ6mo/USD-UraGtHI/AAAAAAAAPuc/UEBobk5Q7s8/s1600-h/IMG_0996%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0996" border="0" alt="IMG_0996" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-g90068BM5Tg/USD-VHiGRxI/AAAAAAAAPuk/hXqUtUR_EZk/IMG_0996_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Both offerings were delicious. I loved the icing on the cake and the sugar crust on the crème brulee. Great way to end the night…but it actually wasn’t the end. We stayed at the table for close to three hours afterwards. We talked about all sorts of things from genetics to bioinformatics to physics and such. Finally around 11p we all headed home. The following day was filled with another social engagement: ice skating! We met up with a bunch of friends from swing dancing for a few hours on the ice.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-H2dcTnGi4vc/USD-Vn3JOMI/AAAAAAAAPus/xiYXcpbv3Ak/s1600-h/IMG_1002%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1002" border="0" alt="IMG_1002" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-gi-UnoFyE84/USD-WZKKv_I/AAAAAAAAPu0/BP1BQp7AdHY/IMG_1002_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">I used to ice skate competitively before high school and I still fit into my custom made skates. Jack rented his. He is actually pretty good on the ice. Makes it nice to skate around together because we don’t have to hug the boards the whole time. It ended up being a nice two hours though my legs have certainly forgotten all the muscles it takes to properly skate. My ankles aren’t quite as strong as they used to be.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-G3kvXNKnqvE/USD-W5Oc6ZI/AAAAAAAAPu8/ZeC41uslR2I/s1600-h/IMG_1003a%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1003a" border="0" alt="IMG_1003a" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-e6V5d7401s0/USD-XOGpEoI/AAAAAAAAPvE/x7aD7sG_dkg/IMG_1003a_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="324"></a></p> <p align="justify">We decided that after we left the rink, we weren’t ready to be done with the day. Instead of going home we headed to Starbucks for drinks and went across the street to a toy store to poke around.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-s7yBcJBl600/USD-X7x1oCI/AAAAAAAAPvM/nluNmGx21B0/s1600-h/IMG_1006%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1006" border="0" alt="IMG_1006" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mw1_IcjNZmg/USD-YDGsReI/AAAAAAAAPvU/rRFPDBi6-1Q/IMG_1006_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Some gems we found included an awesome genetics & DNA experiment kit…</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Eqb85SNXB0Q/USD-Y8sE68I/AAAAAAAAPvc/Lxc-Hywllao/s1600-h/IMG_1005%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1005" border="0" alt="IMG_1005" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pjDdgv50ONw/USD-Zlre0-I/AAAAAAAAPvk/QRmuIQE-SFo/IMG_1005_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">…a puzzle game…</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-57lI6UKludE/USD-aEW7dSI/AAAAAAAAPvs/gn63fzYMv3E/s1600-h/IMG_1011%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1011" border="0" alt="IMG_1011" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KtYQSUDd9l4/USD-apr6oAI/AAAAAAAAPv0/5EmKuBormJo/IMG_1011_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">…crazy mirrors…</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7eiezN5Wj-c/USD-bAfbUfI/AAAAAAAAPv8/EX9euMpi3M4/s1600-h/IMG_1008%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1008" border="0" alt="IMG_1008" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2im6A16fAJ0/USD-bv_tgMI/AAAAAAAAPwE/RDMOiOj2WQM/IMG_1008_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p>…and a cute magnetic “easel” of sorts.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Mgv--xxylf8/USD-cAhfBAI/AAAAAAAAPwM/jRZ-hbcqTH8/s1600-h/IMG_1010%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1010" border="0" alt="IMG_1010" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Iyo_i-t5enE/USD-cnCiB1I/AAAAAAAAPwU/PbCo1h5P6Eg/IMG_1010_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">After coming back home we cooked up the dinner we bought at the corner grocery store. Chinese anyone?</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qbH-bkFfiUs/USD-dF_R8MI/AAAAAAAAPwc/40Ejq3Z0kj4/s1600-h/IMG_1013%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1013" border="0" alt="IMG_1013" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-p8FVekIBSX0/USD-dpSg_rI/AAAAAAAAPwk/2SfHq-pvOkw/IMG_1013_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lzKRRAzo0tY/USD-eKLqkCI/AAAAAAAAPws/doZPgwUjMRg/s1600-h/IMG_1015%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1015" border="0" alt="IMG_1015" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cJHa8DtKJPo/USD-eof9z7I/AAAAAAAAPw0/-NTq6-IF2eo/IMG_1015_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p>With some red wine too, for good measure.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3hG4Rcy6-2E/USD-fO_utYI/AAAAAAAAPw8/t8p4aw5BqHA/s1600-h/IMG_1014%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1014" border="0" alt="IMG_1014" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3WFQTldL5BU/USD-fTeB9MI/AAAAAAAAPxE/JMKbbQKFmGg/IMG_1014_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">We played some two player games like trivia challenge and air hockey after dinner. It was a cute experience. Made me think about what people did before smart phones with games on demand!</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GO-ztm_G8r0/USD-gHnOV0I/AAAAAAAAPxM/KSTKEdM2NLA/s1600-h/IMG_1017%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1017" border="0" alt="IMG_1017" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cUe6hzm5Hlo/USD-grdf6SI/AAAAAAAAPxU/lK4yYaALAMY/IMG_1017_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_LptIowlfY0/USD-hFSfJjI/AAAAAAAAPxc/L-R4ubSnZwk/s1600-h/IMG_1021%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1021" border="0" alt="IMG_1021" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-po9pzJlmgKc/USD-hdbdueI/AAAAAAAAPxk/yQ72AAHyN-U/IMG_1021_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Then the week began. With a loving mood in mind, one of our professors bought us all Girl Scout cookies. He distributed them all as fairly as possible. We each drew a letter and got the box that matched.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mY10aIfQJeA/USD-iIFRNFI/AAAAAAAAPxs/Rzk5UOGZp0s/s1600-h/IMG_0977%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0977" border="0" alt="IMG_0977" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gaKz453T8u4/USD-ihlO_JI/AAAAAAAAPx0/b7ozoFP5V40/IMG_0977_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">I ended up with one that I had never tried before: Savannah Smiles. They have a nice lemon kick and a great crunch. Yum! A few girls didn’t want to take their temptations home so they opened them up in the student room. I’m fairly sure we had close to seven different boxes open at one time. I snagged a peanut butter pattie (or tag-a-long depending on which Girl Scout generation you’re from) after lunch one day.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5sM01opFWl-Vu6j2iG_N3-nQlCWJSdZvHqgnepXsX2OINzDGgQFqB3uO7hc1zyif_3tnAQ0EG6_g5HJaW0QLMHFl0guxVbZsmfIR-VBtJtbzhLiBwE9V49E7uO5DS1XRTgHE9zdR0rMk/s1600-h/IMG_1025%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1025" border="0" alt="IMG_1025" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--yui_wc4FQ8/USD-jZ-M4YI/AAAAAAAAPyE/F3T5cWTAZpA/IMG_1025_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Just as yummy as I remember but smaller…or maybe I just grew up. Other baked goods showed up on Thursday for Valentine’s Day. I made cookies and one of the first years made mini chocolate chip cheesecakes.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Go5I6uwW4Ug/USD-kWYp0MI/AAAAAAAAPyM/l7W8DatqfDI/s1600-h/IMG_1066%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1066" border="0" alt="IMG_1066" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tSUfdEpv9aA/USD-k6nbNNI/AAAAAAAAPyU/q5iXcYWQ5-w/IMG_1066_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-97IVUwmi66k/USD-lG-9f1I/AAAAAAAAPyc/63u26pn_hJ8/s1600-h/IMG_1064%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1064" border="0" alt="IMG_1064" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-lcbXku5_eCU/USD-ltSucmI/AAAAAAAAPyk/BqN13Fvh-QA/IMG_1064_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Then there was puppy chow. I made myself some based on a lower calorie version I found somewhere on the internet or Pinterest. I can’t remember now.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2y1fXi-lWMc/USD-mXqa2HI/AAAAAAAAPys/Bj2aGHcaCzo/s1600-h/IMG_1039%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1039" border="0" alt="IMG_1039" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-D8fBbbb94bY/USD-moG2LYI/AAAAAAAAPy0/_ex5v3SUjNM/IMG_1039_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AAVEIZltYf8/USD-nv6svzI/AAAAAAAAPy8/mszmFG4Hiiw/s1600-h/IMG_1040%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1040" border="0" alt="IMG_1040" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HT7XkC0D7P8/USD-n9gHFmI/AAAAAAAAPzE/_KGrMaie8h0/IMG_1040_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DmeB_UfUOrI/USD-onBBEtI/AAAAAAAAPzM/75otkU6yDLQ/s1600-h/IMG_1041%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1041" border="0" alt="IMG_1041" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-59TaPiFP-rY/USD-pTHsuoI/AAAAAAAAPzU/C4_tMIl3-lU/IMG_1041_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UxDMTiZG_fw/USD-qVvmn7I/AAAAAAAAPzc/oSimKsBWR_4/s1600-h/IMG_1043%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1043" border="0" alt="IMG_1043" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RSa1ljl4aZI/USD-q0-XM5I/AAAAAAAAPzk/Y_PzIluJoLQ/IMG_1043_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">This followed my solo Valentine’s Day dinner of a strawberry and blue cheese salad with red wine.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KgTEuRYOQXY/USD-rYM0oHI/AAAAAAAAPzs/m2OnvjiABOY/s1600-h/IMG_1069%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1069" border="0" alt="IMG_1069" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGVC2jQZI2vpRyEPNougVRgEU3nj3SCg4rBpKirWPU0lksb6U5MP6Wv7Q-k2NR8zO9dRGr21WVWXqLR7JLljzKvS4QJnhJuIsUGpo28lMPS1CxYxJUDZ4xNc-NmpklarGOg6q6wPZpJZM/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Other eats of the week included perfectly hard-baked eggs with curry spice blend sprinkles, spinach salads dressed with extra virgin olive oil, spinach dip-sundried tomato dip-blue cheese sandwiches, scrambled eggs with salsa and sour cream, and sweet potatoes with sunbutter (aka the “crack snack”).</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-b3AYimOaAXU/USD-ssTw4qI/AAAAAAAAPz8/wcWltjta6yY/s1600-h/IMG_1034%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; 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border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1054" border="0" alt="IMG_1054" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BsDXPIVc-Qw/USD-zQANxoI/AAAAAAAAP1E/sD7V3kEwRFI/IMG_1054_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">The week ended with a small social date with two of my first years on Friday night. We were the last people out of the student room around 7p and our tummies weren’t lettting us get far. Noodles & Company was just around the corner so we drove there quickly for food. I ordered the Japanese pan noodles with shrimp and a side of tomato-cucumber salad.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-314HX4CmeD8/USD-0AxEUmI/AAAAAAAAP1M/GwADXBfzCvs/s1600-h/IMG_1077%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1077" border="0" alt="IMG_1077" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gQQOG_Z0Kyw/USD-04lenOI/AAAAAAAAP1U/beFxTMf-9Jg/IMG_1077_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">It was nice to not have to cook or reheat anything plus I was seriously craving some social time. I feel like I’ve been a super shut up recently. I hope that doesn’t last forever! However it didn’t get better this weekend… I stayed in my apartment and studied though my eats were great. For lunch I had a spinach, blue cheese, olive oil, and lemon pepper salad with apples and lettuce wraps with egg salad. Dinner was had just after the cable guy left. I nuked a sweet potato and topped it with some sloppy joes made with TVP. Sour cream too! I made some tweaks to <a href="http://blogs.babble.com/family-kitchen/2011/08/12/sloppy-joey-sliders-and-tvp/">this recipe</a> so mine didn’t come out as saucy but still yummy. I didn’t have tomato paste so I used ketchup and some BBQ sauce. I also used a bunch of onion, green pepper, and carrots instead of just TVP. Nomnom.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--PA--n98h6s/USD-1avd3jI/AAAAAAAAP1c/KAcz4StFSV0/s1600-h/IMG_1083%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1083" border="0" alt="IMG_1083" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-geMFxMJTii0/USD-1zSuecI/AAAAAAAAP1k/1DqRv2gOn-M/IMG_1083_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5zd7BTURd5c/USD-20Ib8PI/AAAAAAAAP1s/UtBp5RxF8bs/s1600-h/IMG_1086%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1086" border="0" alt="IMG_1086" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rWJ1bzBPNRI/USD-3umgKEI/AAAAAAAAP10/hqRFyp_f0gY/IMG_1086_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">Then I did my population genetic practice test to see how I would fair on Wednesday’s midterm. I didn’t do as great as I wanted but the more I looked over my work, the more I realize I made some silly mistakes. The way I see it, I made them all now in practice and won’t make them on the test. We used to say in ice skating that if you had a bad practice ice you were going to have a stellar competition ice. Here’s to hoping that same logic works with class!!</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Pzf8Q7rnrO4/USD-4lgLAPI/AAAAAAAAP18/b7pkSuuVW6s/s1600-h/IMG_1070%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1070" border="0" alt="IMG_1070" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oAiV0p8Hm-w/USD-5REp2cI/AAAAAAAAP2E/Lw22Om8Ja8Q/IMG_1070_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">And to finish everything off, I treated myself to some great chocolate frozen yogurt topped with chocolate syrup, marshmallows, puppy chow, and dark chocolate chips. Perfect way to end the week of love and start the first week of actual counseling at my new rotation site. Tomorrow I have a baking appointment followed by more population studying. Bring on the week!</p> <p align="center"><strong><u>Questions:</u></strong> How was your Valentine’s Day week?<br>How much do you love puppy chow?</p> Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319864191050860078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967974245906284707.post-66942569403759890182013-02-06T21:00:00.000-05:002013-02-06T21:06:44.611-05:00Empty Lots, Too Full Crocks<p>When you leave a hospital and the parking lot looks like this –></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--SEhCwmIrJE/URMMCLXSisI/AAAAAAAAPoU/TLFTF9Zip5I/s1600-h/IMG_0949%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0949" border="0" alt="IMG_0949" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DJxuQXDQpuk/URMMCj91grI/AAAAAAAAPoc/JyKKlg80adE/IMG_0949_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">You know you’ve been around for a bit too long. I made it up to myself today but stopping at Trader Joe’s for some pick me ups in addition to a few soup vegetables for the crockpot vegetable stew I’m making tonight while I sleep. By the way, the chocolate was recommended to me by my good friend Mary. She raved, I bought. =D</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GO04ngeLNiQ/URMMDSAUmZI/AAAAAAAAPok/2Et2XR3B7jo/s1600-h/IMG_0966%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0966" border="0" alt="IMG_0966" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ivb4sFPoSW8/URMMDz-9pKI/AAAAAAAAPos/KVTiURYPqS0/IMG_0966_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Now, let’s do some What I Ate Wednesday action huh?</p> <center><a href="http://www.peasandcrayons.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u395/plaughlin1/wiawloveyourveggiesmonthbutton2.jpg"></a></center> <p align="justify">Breakfast this morning came in the form of scrambled eggs after my HIIT workout at 6am. I topped some them with some salsa, sour cream, and nutritional yeast. On the side was an orange for some fruit goodness.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KrETIAjjY48/URMMEgHvnuI/AAAAAAAAPo0/Y8-np5x1dkI/s1600-h/IMG_0963%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0963" border="0" alt="IMG_0963" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-H3oNI6V5X58/URMMFGrgW2I/AAAAAAAAPo8/reaA1GLyWvA/IMG_0963_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">Sadly I got hungry in the middle of class and didn’t get to eat until I was in the car on the way to the hospital after getting out of population genetics. I chowed down on an apple and some carrots/celery in the car to curb my appetite.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5Nores-JVCA/URMMF1CxZoI/AAAAAAAAPpE/iqSJOPof3bk/s1600-h/IMG_0948%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0948" border="0" alt="IMG_0948" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-83OxAGAGgHw/URMMGcHkHhI/AAAAAAAAPpM/zb1bbcgYeto/IMG_0948_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Then when I arrived at clinic I heated up some defrosted salsa chicken and poured it over a big bed of spinach and a few drops of blue cheese dressing for an extra flavor punch.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1whPJE2qjeQ/URMMHL2yqDI/AAAAAAAAPpU/OYbu2V1fUAI/s1600-h/IMG_0964%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0964" border="0" alt="IMG_0964" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-i55Yji2jtFY/URMMHgnWErI/AAAAAAAAPpc/NAbjFINqIvU/IMG_0964_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">It doesn’t look like much but I promise it tasted really good. Thankfully this propelled me through a chaotic afternoon of patients and ultrasounds. One of my scheduled patients didn’t end up needing counseling but my second scheduled patient did so instead of two I only got one today. That means I’m one behind for the week. It’s crunch time peeps!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DiukAntjdz8/URMMIeA7OfI/AAAAAAAAPpk/UZcpzaRw0vs/s1600-h/IMG_0965%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0965" border="0" alt="IMG_0965" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0qwGfaJVj_s/URMMIwOAgtI/AAAAAAAAPps/s6C1MvrNiL4/IMG_0965_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">I snacked on some cheese and yogurt before sitting through some critique and doing some maneuvering schedule wise with my supervisor. On my way home I surfed the radio channels for new music with little success and I called my momma to talk. When I got home I spent some time taking care of a few emails and then I made dinner since it was already late. I had a vegan Boca burger with pepper jack cheese, mustard, BBQ, lettuce, and relish on <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/carb-free-cloud-bread-411501">cloud bread</a> (an experiment let me tell you!).</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-b6bDwyb_tD0/URMMJnU-GjI/AAAAAAAAPp0/4Dd1Z8baaIM/s1600-h/IMG_0967%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0967" border="0" alt="IMG_0967" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3FMnqrKLCmw/URMMJ9zbMBI/AAAAAAAAPp8/OfLoFyQvhMA/IMG_0967_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-b81iU1fbMSs/URMMKxg8gzI/AAAAAAAAPqE/Zjf2HZA264s/s1600-h/IMG_0968%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0968" border="0" alt="IMG_0968" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-IYzLkf4gKiA/URMMLWa-VoI/AAAAAAAAPqM/ckqHIkUftE4/IMG_0968_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">Some celery on the side with spinach dip (<a href="http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating-spinach-dip/">homemade and clean</a>) rounded out the meal. Yummy all around. The spinach dip needed something, maybe Parmesan and pepper… Next time, next time. Full of savory, I broke out the sweets for dessert. S’mores anyone?</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FJ_QIYFLS8Y/URMMMfbouxI/AAAAAAAAPqU/W6emjzHuQts/s1600-h/IMG_0969%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0969" border="0" alt="IMG_0969" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ych2pbD310E/URMMM6i1k7I/AAAAAAAAPqc/aneSn-r20pE/IMG_0969_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">This one was made with a honey graham cracker, two marshmallows, 72% dark chocolate, and a smear of peanut butter. It was for serious delicious!! I wanted another one but instead I set my mind to chopping up veggies for my vegetable stew inspire by <a href="http://www.sweettoothsweetlife.com/2011/01/03/low-fat-crockpot-veggie-stew/">this recipe</a>. I decided to add mushrooms and spinach, sub in sweet potatoes for the regular ones, one each yellow and green pepper for the red one, and veggie broth instead of chicken broth. In terms of spices, I used only Italian seasoning along with some pepper and minced garlic. My crockpot was literally almost overflowing!!! I hope it cooks down tonight while I sleep. I’ll treat you all to a picture tomorrow when I see it all mulled and mixed together. Can’t wait to wake up to the smells. Nomnom.</p> <p align="center"><strong><u>Questions:</u></strong> What is your favorite kind of stew?<br>Create your perfect s’more for me!</p> Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319864191050860078noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967974245906284707.post-82261256086371988982013-02-03T17:00:00.000-05:002013-02-03T17:03:03.524-05:00Things I Love<p align="justify"> Super Bowl weekend is upon us! Let’s celebrate by talking about some things I love:</p> <p align="justify">1) The Puppy Bowl!! You simply can’t beat cute puppies playing “football”.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RrDwY0Tl2iM/UQ7eStIjXfI/AAAAAAAAPiE/fTDm_x5IK68/s1600-h/IMG_0933%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0933" border="0" alt="IMG_0933" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ANbrJCN3Sl4/UQ7eTQUBtvI/AAAAAAAAPiM/ChpqjmgG6V4/IMG_0933_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="324"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TUQNaOanVPM/UQ7eUIxabfI/AAAAAAAAPiU/WcZrnAvt0Ek/s1600-h/IMG_0934%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0934" border="0" alt="IMG_0934" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Q1RRkiEu444/UQ7eU5Uru7I/AAAAAAAAPic/LXTONi1CD18/IMG_0934_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="324"></a></p> <p>2) Vacuum lines and fuzzy socks.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-i6Z2vRhfLlA/UQ7eVmJLgaI/AAAAAAAAPik/L7WIcv42Zd0/s1600-h/IMG_0928%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0928" border="0" alt="IMG_0928" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fm5wRMI1rls/UQ7eWSpW8XI/AAAAAAAAPis/aXxiWaSQ2gQ/IMG_0928_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">3) A hot bowl of onion-y, garlic-y scrambled eggs topped with salsa, sour cream, and nutritional yeast. Fantastic breakfast.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-21f9WyOB_-c/UQ7eXcxs3bI/AAAAAAAAPi0/4i3sh4AhhIk/s1600-h/IMG_0910%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0910" border="0" alt="IMG_0910" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zZ2k4pHoQ9M/UQ7eXz5GFNI/AAAAAAAAPi8/BZpBptAGsCk/IMG_0910_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">4) Rice krispie treats while on the tram going between hospitals. Keeps the spirits up in between patients and critiques.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9NtQxEIklrI/UQ7eYgE8L-I/AAAAAAAAPjE/bID2Zo9_QTg/s1600-h/IMG_0903%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0903" border="0" alt="IMG_0903" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3Wk1JRA3E2A/UQ7eZf6FbNI/AAAAAAAAPjM/Heb07VjBkIQ/IMG_0903_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-m7iy8JfgAJA/UQ7eaB8PCRI/AAAAAAAAPjU/jfdZJmUXNlQ/s1600-h/IMG_0904%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0904" border="0" alt="IMG_0904" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7TxW916bjgo/UQ7ead01jsI/AAAAAAAAPjc/S0kcjFTrPyI/IMG_0904_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p>5) Spinach salads with lemon pepper, olive oil, and honey.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzLdM7BGJ4TiItJ-0rQUNyNsFb6yA_9HjbVzMI1K6mhbt6nJhfLjqIeqJYYXnLX6Mlqx9xR51xxGkUGyUA455BHIADUR27ZK4LItJtk7XDSJL432D0ikr7SNXeuz48yOH5wOyvjaelEUE/s1600-h/IMG_0908%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0908" border="0" alt="IMG_0908" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9pwB6ab0wXE/UQ7ecJpimAI/AAAAAAAAPjs/8qWpEUxi0-8/IMG_0908_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p>6) Pure Romance parties with the girls.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BSANpsDsmrQ/UQ7eco4-t2I/AAAAAAAAPj0/ALe2er0l3Co/s1600-h/IMG_0917%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0917" border="0" alt="IMG_0917" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KChvFdoLT4U/UQ7edO1OAOI/AAAAAAAAPj8/Hd7e9FSvEO0/IMG_0917_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">7) Deliciously flavored protein bars for post-weight-lifting recovery eats. This one was consumed on my way to church this morning.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JI1G_twoO88/UQ7eeHGoFlI/AAAAAAAAPkE/N3wsz7xaDic/s1600-h/IMG_0925%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0925" border="0" alt="IMG_0925" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ap7f3dGwPBQ/UQ7eeUSW5WI/AAAAAAAAPkM/dxduWdYutdw/IMG_0925_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-S-ZU1izOKJk/UQ7efdKT4WI/AAAAAAAAPkU/NXZyiqaat78/s1600-h/IMG_0926%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0926" border="0" alt="IMG_0926" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GnoOk7j9bMI/UQ7efuR86SI/AAAAAAAAPkc/nhXKuNtrA2E/IMG_0926_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p>8) Chocolate fondue!!!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB6phswnCamZ43coNEspNG6GkKVZG53Yk4aZqlrFtRJKZV8vZ-vD1xJ5Nws5QvBiRWUw0gcodAfTDBr9uHnzL8ZEqU2Vbjac2zH-Gj53tFzQqwIRb88Ot-RXUacCRJm1G1kpxDL5etLPw/s1600-h/IMG_0913%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0913" border="0" alt="IMG_0913" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EweBwOzo6cg/UQ7ehHhWx1I/AAAAAAAAPks/CJX8mpXY02o/IMG_0913_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XTLPT3FOGwQ/UQ7eiKNb2UI/AAAAAAAAPk0/AVHQqINZQ6o/s1600-h/IMG_0916%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0916" border="0" alt="IMG_0916" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-K_EFehXiuCU/UQ7ei8fqSII/AAAAAAAAPk8/35Xzld6Ko9Y/IMG_0916_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">9) Pregnancy wheels and all the information they provide…like how if you conceive a baby on Valentine’s Day, they’ll be due on Nov 7th. Here’s to me seeing a lot of early November babies in a prenatal job sometime soon. *crosses fingers*</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VHJ1Fl_gx3g/UQ7ejmUClMI/AAAAAAAAPlE/OsEGg5cb6DQ/s1600-h/IMG_0898%25255B3%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0898" border="0" alt="IMG_0898" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-p0Ppq5LfgLg/UQ7ekQmAHcI/AAAAAAAAPlM/qfS9pywEnBI/IMG_0898_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="244" height="364"></a></p> <p align="justify">10) Homemade high protein greek yogurt cheesecake for dessert! 4oz greek yogurt, ~1 tbsp cheesecake pudding mix, and 10 drops of chocolate Stevia. Top it off with crushed pretzels, almond butter, two kinds of chocolate chips (dark cacao and mini semi-sweets), and chocolate syrup.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-C08jtszrslg/UQ7ek9gGrsI/AAAAAAAAPlU/qA7zFtYQd20/s1600-h/IMG_0909%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0909" border="0" alt="IMG_0909" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FSdb6vxziPQ/UQ7elZIF5_I/AAAAAAAAPlc/-rPX4e56dg0/IMG_0909_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Those are some pretty awesome loves huh? Now I’m off to a Super Bowl party to get my football watching, dip eating, crazy face rooting on. Go Ravens! My hometown pride is kind of showing (if not the Redskins, I’ll take a Maryland team), so it should be a fierce game. Have a great one!</p> <p align="center"><strong><u>Questions:</u></strong> What are some things you love?<br>Who are you rooting for in the Super Bowl tonight?</p> Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319864191050860078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967974245906284707.post-82138572208424094042013-01-31T22:00:00.000-05:002013-01-31T22:15:12.210-05:00Good To See You<p align="justify">Sometimes you just need to see your parents, face-to-face miles away.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tWZ0v251NsQ/UQszM7-inJI/AAAAAAAAPgE/WSO27acntAE/s1600-h/IMG_0896%25255B4%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0896" border="0" alt="IMG_0896" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-51G-v_mbs78/UQszNs_zH7I/AAAAAAAAPgM/_EGrUKHK6sE/IMG_0896_thumb%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="280" height="316"></a></p> <p align="justify">Talking to their faces is incredibly different than just hearing their voices. I really loved being able to chat with them like this. It was just what I needed tonight.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Jf3mcwFpsiw/UQszPKjnB7I/AAAAAAAAPgU/yeljIenfiPA/s1600-h/IMG_0897%25255B4%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0897" border="0" alt="IMG_0897" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ocgz5zqBmU0/UQszPnCW8HI/AAAAAAAAPgc/mTKAiiLgzMM/IMG_0897_thumb%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="281" height="316"></a></p> <p align="justify">Mmm, even the puppy tried to get in on the action. Her little body just wasn’t quite tall enough. Her ears were more than visible though. Adorable.</p> <p align="center"><strong><u>Questions:</u></strong> Phone or video?<br>When was the last time you saw your family?</p> Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319864191050860078noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967974245906284707.post-34990505202559664582013-01-30T21:30:00.000-05:002013-01-30T21:57:09.901-05:00Curls<p align="justify">All this moisture in the air is making my hair curl! It would be nice if frizz didn’t come along with the curliness though. Oh well.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-njoInk9M49U/UQnaboWsotI/AAAAAAAAPaU/_4RwhI21RAk/s1600-h/IMG_0860%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0860" border="0" alt="IMG_0860" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0DkZIBQLO18/UQnacED2AuI/AAAAAAAAPac/-1R5myxWV4E/IMG_0860_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="324"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-odu10Ytun7s/UQnac9263PI/AAAAAAAAPak/MsQrVC00-t8/s1600-h/IMG_0884%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0884" border="0" alt="IMG_0884" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iIliauC_dp0/UQnadjiGZYI/AAAAAAAAPas/hVkcEVWA9gs/IMG_0884_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="324"></a></p> <p align="justify">Today’s eats included a last minute breakfast thanks to my complete absentmindedness and morning rush. <center><a href="http://www.peasandcrayons.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f210/klutzycutie16/WIAWbutton.jpg"></a></center>I made a smoothie at home and then walked right out of the apartment without it. I realized this well on my way to class so I swung through a Starbucks and picked up a protein box. <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-88NZb7N-vI0/UQnaeUYDCfI/AAAAAAAAPa0/8Sn6gMy47KA/s1600-h/IMG_0881%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0881" border="0" alt="IMG_0881" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-47eJ1I-nFsE/UQnaeycVyXI/AAAAAAAAPa8/Uft17ZlM5l8/IMG_0881_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">I really needed to eat something because I had already taken all my vitamins for the day. When I do that on an empty stomach I get real sick. Now why would you have taken them this morning without eating you say? I honestly thought I’d be having my smoothie in all of three minutes when I got to my car. Then I forgot it, and my stomach turned. It was all I could do to keep from hurling before I managed to shove an apple slice into my mouth.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JrMmV9D4ezY/UQnafsYi8HI/AAAAAAAAPbE/Xvc52yRBmrA/s1600-h/IMG_0882%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0882" border="0" alt="IMG_0882" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yCUfb9Kb8sE/UQnagPzmR5I/AAAAAAAAPbM/ok_5iX1CcF0/IMG_0882_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">I enjoyed the hard boiled egg with some provided salt and pepper and squeezed the peanut butter all over the biscuit thing. Finished just in time for class. I made it through 3/4 of our first class today then had to skip out and make my way to my clinic site to give my presentation to the medical residents. All in all, it went well. I was pleased. Probably even more so pleased that it was done! Lunch came after.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-VPKPdzqwYtc/UQnag5yba-I/AAAAAAAAPbU/O5ecLohklb8/s1600-h/IMG_0885%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0885" border="0" alt="IMG_0885" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-w1erTDP75uM/UQndO8sAEAI/AAAAAAAAPc8/zzg67rso7Zk/IMG_0885_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">I made a huge loaded salad and had it with a honeyed greek yogurt dressing with lemon pepper seasoning. This kept me full for a bit but after seeing my first patient I needed an afternoon pick me up. Protein to the rescue.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-X-rCgH4ddGI/UQndPaxlz3I/AAAAAAAAPdE/4drvZOFphYk/s1600-h/IMG_0886%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0886" border="0" alt="IMG_0886" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wFNcMdJFIfg/UQndPlHVpAI/AAAAAAAAPdM/odSDWOo0Cj4/IMG_0886_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">After all I had lifted for close to forty minutes today and burned some calories while building muscle this morning. My body was probably entirely too thankful for the protein kick in the four o’clock hour.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DDjgsPJvlaM/UQndQd537XI/AAAAAAAAPdU/ynDEL98SktY/s1600-h/IMG_0880%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0880" border="0" alt="IMG_0880" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5eplDUoCWMU/UQndQ4W8htI/AAAAAAAAPdc/Pxg7Z58JX1c/IMG_0880_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Even did way better on my body weight matrix this time around. By like a minute or more!</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kVHYY4oNyNk/UQndRWjTQ-I/AAAAAAAAPdk/yFsS53gcQCw/s1600-h/IMG_0879%25255B3%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0879" border="0" alt="IMG_0879" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4h1UrNW40As/UQndRzspKbI/AAAAAAAAPds/IhHj5l7Wku4/IMG_0879_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="244" height="364"></a></p> <p align="justify">By the time I got home around six I applied for great looking prenatal/reproductive job that was literally just posted. I was so excited. I couldn’t even take the time to eat dinner just yet. I held myself over with pickles as I finished up my cover letter.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bQLGEpKyxQo/UQndSWQkrYI/AAAAAAAAPd0/NZFj-DEhe_s/s1600-h/IMG_0887%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0887" border="0" alt="IMG_0887" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kxRlsvE7GUQ/UQndSxwqt0I/AAAAAAAAPd8/QSUXqtLGNK0/IMG_0887_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Only after I had submitted my CV and such did I have dinner. Leftover sweet potato cauliflower bisque with a sandwich on the side of edamame hummus and sundried tomato spread. Really good food.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dV9A-O_QJFM/UQndT-tBboI/AAAAAAAAPeE/PC9y0RN9vcM/s1600-h/IMG_0888%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0888" border="0" alt="IMG_0888" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-B7y0Ncu7ioU/UQndURoT_RI/AAAAAAAAPeM/KQt4LeaDuKM/IMG_0888_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rWYEZ923gM8/UQndUyMcFsI/AAAAAAAAPeU/u9CFekPR-FU/s1600-h/IMG_0889%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0889" border="0" alt="IMG_0889" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fQEmVSADUFM/UQndhMtWDYI/AAAAAAAAPec/lqrGCDw0-54/IMG_0889_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">A perfect night I’d say. Well, that is until I started writing my patient letter. Or should I say bumbling through my patient letter. I should probably go and focus on that huh? Yea, off I go. One more patient tomorrow!</p> <p align="center"><strong><u>Questions:</u></strong> Ever tried sundried tomato spread?<br>What is your favorite kind of pickle?</p> Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319864191050860078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967974245906284707.post-13837340004809956572013-01-29T19:15:00.000-05:002013-01-29T19:18:03.722-05:00Scan Now? Scan Later?<p align="justify">The last two days have been some hard times in clinic. It’s never easy to give bad news. You can relish in the sessions you get to reassure patients and say your risk is less than 1 in 1000 but when they’re that one, the odds don’t matter. Plus, the recent events have made me wonder whether, in the prenatal setting, it is better to have patients go to ultrasound first, counseling second…or to counsel them before their ultrasound.</p> <p align="justify">There are some indications for referral that lend themselves easily to having the patient be scanned first. For instance, if they’re coming to you because on a previous ultrasound the sonographer saw something abnormal, sure, it makes 100% sense to make darn sure that on the high level ultrasound we can see the abnormality too. However, there are other things that seem a bit more ambiguous, like first trimester referrals. Most people are aware that the first trimester can be a poignant time for miscarriage. Lots of women don’t even tell anyone about their pregnancy until they are “out of the woods”, so to speak. The risk of miscarriage never really goes away but it certainly decreases after the first trimester. So when we counsel women during this time about their testing options and such, they sit through these sessions, are open and receptive to the information (most times), and make decisions about how they want to proceed. Then, just as easy as not, they could go into ultrasound to find out that their baby has miscarried. In that case, most everything we have just talked about is, sadly, a moot point.</p> <p align="justify">So which is better: counseling first or counseling second? I’m not sure, still, even after thinking about it for a while. I do know that one of my prenatal rotations coming up later, as a rule, scans their patients first before talking to them. It will be interesting to see how that type of appointment works on a across-the-board basis. And, to be fair, counseling second exclusively also brings its own challenges. Sometimes women come in for routine counseling sessions and end up having some sort of finding on ultrasound that you have to immediately talk to them about. That means the counselor needs to be real up on their game and able to adapt easily. Perhaps there really is no right or wrong answer in this…</p> <p align="center">~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~</p> <p align="justify">As far as eats go these past two days, they’ve been cheery. Breakfast on Monday was a protein cake inhaled at the speed of light in order to get to class on time. Today’s morning meal was a great oats in a jar experience. Chocolate protein oats with chia seeds and bananas in a not-so-empty jar of PB.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-MfhVkx2N-3Q/UQhmdcgEK1I/AAAAAAAAPVQ/Ipmmaw3thok/s1600-h/IMG_0870%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0870" border="0" alt="IMG_0870" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-GH8pFsA9_04/UQhmd1jWuWI/AAAAAAAAPVY/HHPQ535uV34/IMG_0870_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1Nl1r21YxPw/UQhme0v5_GI/AAAAAAAAPVg/OSLpFqo6l_I/s1600-h/IMG_0871%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0871" border="0" alt="IMG_0871" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zqsL-kMiF5w/UQhmfJiNXeI/AAAAAAAAPVo/O23i2zB7MTg/IMG_0871_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2QXD9ZgWJ3o/UQhmfwESPmI/AAAAAAAAPVw/Ul4WjcxTAl8/s1600-h/IMG_0872%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0872" border="0" alt="IMG_0872" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mGG9AqCt7KQ/UQhmgSX149I/AAAAAAAAPV4/KjQHZwy7buA/IMG_0872_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Lunch on Monday was leftover chana masala with an apple in the car and today’s was a tuna salad sandwich (tuna, edamame hummus, chipotle mayo, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper) with pepper jack cheese, pretzels, carrots, and an orange. I ate with the counselors though, so no picture of today’s masterpiece.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qbjLunUHC6k/UQhmgwuKPLI/AAAAAAAAPWA/lBCiASuSmxo/s1600-h/IMG_0862%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0862" border="0" alt="IMG_0862" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qErLAiVJGF0/UQhmh5NQ7nI/AAAAAAAAPWI/dBK0RvZu_vk/IMG_0862_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmdx2qxhYa0cnZaZnhWTb9Tk3Hcw-cvtxP569aHVJDY2Pggn2dUGNkp-3RS__IbKk0SLeSR8SEzolFmJVCXL8j__NIi2PriX0vWPvnxXNADZL8PzvKEqiczyhpP0DpYXLwrS-p7lLwuCo/s1600-h/IMG_0863%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0863" border="0" alt="IMG_0863" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4_4OCdo1luI/UQhmjN6hgZI/AAAAAAAAPWY/0_onJ1bfcNs/IMG_0863_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">I have found that snackage is key during prenatal. Those afternoons are long without some pick me up in my system. Sweet potato wedges and sunbutter = awesome letter writing fuel.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OXA7EGP4qwc/UQhmjhMJMEI/AAAAAAAAPWg/ir5hqt4m9VY/s1600-h/IMG_0864%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0864" border="0" alt="IMG_0864" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zqI-PbInhGs/UQhmkOP7QMI/AAAAAAAAPWo/0RaD_g9Yv-A/IMG_0864_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">As for the last meal of the day, I have been developing a whole new outlook on it. It’s a completely different experience to come home at 5:30 or 6p and just be utterly wiped from the day. Then you realize that you have to make dinner. Blah. Who wants to do that? The answer is, me, I do, sometimes. Like last night I was craving salad hardcore so I made myself one with all sorts of veggies, beets, chickpeas, cranberries, and goat blue cheese with a honeyed greek yogurt dressing.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-F_xRx2yXrvE/UQhmkkpnAAI/AAAAAAAAPWw/Li8dW1tjfgs/s1600-h/IMG_0866%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0866" border="0" alt="IMG_0866" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-etDf4co_B1k/UQhmlLfRbSI/AAAAAAAAPW4/UY0eC4QCdAg/IMG_0866_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">But then there are night’s when I just don’t have the energy for much of anything that takes longer than a minute in the microwave. Today was one of those days so I heated up chana masala and mixed spinach with olive oil and lemon pepper seasoning.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MxA0i9ECAtM/UQhmlyPryTI/AAAAAAAAPXA/NBD9dfUkYdM/s1600-h/IMG_0876%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0876" border="0" alt="IMG_0876" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7YqC4PTnzu8/UQhmmaAunAI/AAAAAAAAPXI/G4m6EaYYp7Q/IMG_0876_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Done and done. Sadly, I wasn’t overly satisfied so I grabbed a banana, split it in two and then four, and had half with sun butter and half with almond butter.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-07P7ZZCb7rg/UQhmnMfWreI/AAAAAAAAPXQ/3_O3eznSaX0/s1600-h/IMG_0877%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0877" border="0" alt="IMG_0877" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-x_ErIp9lFSY/UQhmnt2d8uI/AAAAAAAAPXY/UoiKVSF7uBw/IMG_0877_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Now with eats out of the way, let’s play the life update card. It has been really wet around here lately. I walked into the parking garage this morning and there was fog in the basement. How weird? I’m not sure the picture does it justice but I walked through the fog to get to my car only to see that the whole thing was covered and I couldn’t see.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--lBZkETMzIk/UQhmoj9vvLI/AAAAAAAAPXg/-czpTg_0_2I/s1600-h/IMG_0873%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0873" border="0" alt="IMG_0873" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-e7ZgI0WXAbc/UQhmpL86BbI/AAAAAAAAPXo/IrMZKwmeygk/IMG_0873_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="323" height="243"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NzV2NGIRcEg/UQhmqWxI9cI/AAAAAAAAPXw/SKOlhO1uj78/s1600-h/IMG_0874%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0874" border="0" alt="IMG_0874" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-oQXeRGjEHv0/UQhmrInwtZI/AAAAAAAAPX4/vURyCXON2RU/IMG_0874_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">So not only did <a href="http://dnaanddessert.blogspot.com/2013/01/half-world-away-with-my-heart.html">my friend move to China</a> but my cousin moved to Germany. Another city added to my phone’s world clock. And, I must admit it is very weird to be coming back from the gym at 6:45 in the morning and realize that your friend has already lived her entire day (that you’re just starting) and your cousin is eating lunch (when it isn’t even light outside where you live yet)! Just so interesting…</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-A2wxO0JvApc/UQhmrRjZxJI/AAAAAAAAPYA/bNr0NewfyQ4/s1600-h/IMG_0869%25255B5%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0869" border="0" alt="IMG_0869" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PUveCpDz9BA/UQhmsA4wIAI/AAAAAAAAPYI/s_TrCdUeRyQ/IMG_0869_thumb%25255B6%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="338" height="262"></a></p> <p align="justify">Also in the news, gas prices were scheduled to shoot up today so I busted out a gift card and loaded up yesterday. Paid with the $25 card and then added another $12 on my my pink credit card to top off my tank. Good thing I did too, everything was a good 20+ cents more expensive today during my drive.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vn10HecCTlo/UQhms45DO-I/AAAAAAAAPYQ/FN47xH5nEYU/s1600-h/IMG_0865%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0865" border="0" alt="IMG_0865" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kH_H3vLgNaI/UQhmtFgv6JI/AAAAAAAAPYY/0pFstgsgkCo/IMG_0865_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">And finally, I have been obsessed with candles lately. I lit a few last night and just stared at them. Then I realized I should do work so I just let them backlight my homework session. How soothing.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-E8c3EPG5bmU/UQhmtzymr3I/AAAAAAAAPYg/5F90omtq4Is/s1600-h/IMG_0858%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0858" border="0" alt="IMG_0858" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Z1ZvB-bxcjg/UQhmuOHOZaI/AAAAAAAAPYo/Zs24V1SIoxQ/IMG_0858_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">All told, I hope your first two weekdays were a little more encouraging than mine. Tomorrow is hump day (Wednesday) and I have two patients as well as class. I also have to give my presentation on AEDs and epilepsy in pregnancy to a bunch of pharma and MFM residents and doctors. I’m a wee bit nervous about it. In fact, I should really go and time myself. I’ll make you a deal: dessert first, presentation second, bed third. Ready, go!</p> <p align="justify">Okay, well, Tune Tuesday first. This week’s offering comes from <a href="http://dnaanddessert.blogspot.com/2013/01/bbq-goodness.html">my Vampire Diaries obsession as of late</a>. I seriously love this song. It sounds like slow motion, like silk. Enjoy it.</p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; width: 448px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:473b35db-59f3-4cb3-80ce-9d1efa8c3692" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><div id="e7d21f59-b1a8-4383-aadf-e9fc5e7a6c1c" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline;"><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-rboatMpXc" target="_new"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1as7yQMbQW8/UQhmuuPc9gI/AAAAAAAAPYw/GaA4FoxcwbM/video8ac12834db3a%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-style: none" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('e7d21f59-b1a8-4383-aadf-e9fc5e7a6c1c'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "<div><object width=\"448\" height=\"252\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/K-rboatMpXc?hl=en&hd=1\"><\/param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/K-rboatMpXc?hl=en&hd=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"448\" height=\"252\"><\/embed><\/object><\/div>";" alt=""></a></div></div></div> <p align="center"><strong><u>Question:</u></strong> How do you prepare for presentations?</p> Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319864191050860078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967974245906284707.post-20647936986556508432013-01-27T19:15:00.000-05:002013-01-27T19:23:50.915-05:00Healthy Living Survey<p align="justify">Found this survey a few days on <a href="http://carrotsncake.com/2013/01/healthy-living-survey.html">Tina’s blog</a>. Looked interesting and I was searching for something to do tonight to relax before hanging up my fun shoes and slipping into my work ones for the week. Darn Sunday nights…</p> <p><strong>1. What did you eat for breakfast?</strong></p> <p align="justify">I tried some new pancakes this morning. I found the recipe somewhere but I didn’t write it down because it was the simplest thing ever. Two ingredients: banana and two eggs. My banana was kind of small so I did one whole egg and one egg white. In retrospect I probably could have used only the one egg. I also added some cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Cdmw8-79BM0/UQXD4RPzRTI/AAAAAAAAPO8/--yqBwSAWt4/s1600-h/IMG_0845%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0845" border="0" alt="IMG_0845" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-KsFlNEKfCo4/UQXD4wSD35I/AAAAAAAAPPE/voB6VdV9tFs/IMG_0845_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">So the pancakes turned out thin. Not really my style. I like my pancakes thick and fluffy. Also, because they only had egg and banana going on, they tasted kind of like awkwardly scrambled eggs. And the didn’t cook fast enough to flip without the bottoms being a bit burned. Oh well. The almond butter and maple syrup kind of helped.</p> <p><strong>2. How much water do you drink a day?</strong></p> <p align="justify">I drink at least 60 ounces a day, if not 80. Fairly sure I read somewhere that you should shoot for half your body weight in water. Well, I’ve got that covered. A few of these big guys and I’m done.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_FBxrM49zPo/UQXD5cVyXgI/AAAAAAAAPPM/PABVNmXQNTI/s1600-h/IMG_0456%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0456" border="0" alt="IMG_0456" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-iJi3ebroNbQ/UQXD56q-LHI/AAAAAAAAPPU/tSHh_iBHigs/IMG_0456_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p><strong>3. What is your current favorite workout?</strong></p> <p align="justify">I don’t know that I really have a favorite workout. I have workouts that I do but nothing that super calls to me, you know? At this point I’m in the middle of Stage 5 of New Rules of Lifting for Women (NROLFW) and I guess the body weight matrix at the end of each 5A workout is pretty cool. You do a full set, then rest, then do another full set. I think I like it because even though it makes my legs feel like jelly, I am shaving seconds off and that feels pretty awesome.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OQ412ekfLLs/UQXD6JBVvII/AAAAAAAAPPc/B7METhxLnE0/s1600-h/IMG_0831%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0831" border="0" alt="IMG_0831" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ks3_hMQ80IU/UQXD64LRVpI/AAAAAAAAPPk/NupkvtqqwIg/IMG_0831_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p><strong>4. How many calories do you eat a day?</strong></p> <p align="justify">Right now I’m shooting for 1500 a day. I’d like to lose some weight before graduation and this seems to be working right now. A pound of week is the plan. When I’m not eating to lose eight I suppose my intake is around 1900-2000 some. (Admittedly that sounds pretty scary right now. Makes me nervous that I’d just gain weight as fast as you know when eating all that. Also, some days it takes a lot just to get me to eat close to 1500. What would I do with another 400-500 calories?)</p> <p><strong>5. What are your favorite healthy snacks?</strong></p> <p align="justify">Sweet potatoes with sunbutter. Carrots with peanut butter and/or barbeque sauce. String cheese and apples.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Ng-IBarZYi8/UQXD7sLRfKI/AAAAAAAAPPs/JoGVPi1oNLE/s1600-h/IMG_0729%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0729" border="0" alt="IMG_0729" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tnHKBQEAkLo/UQXD75UG_4I/AAAAAAAAPP0/l7jbzLfhfhI/IMG_0729_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p><strong>6. What do you usually eat for lunch?</strong></p> <p align="justify">Gosh, that really depends. I love leftovers, hot ones. Mostly that’s because my clinic site right now is incredibly cold, like all the time. I also have been known to do salads a bunch while at school. Or sandwiches…like today’s sunbutter and banana one!</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-p8-lWmknlZ8/UQXD8nl0_8I/AAAAAAAAPP8/E6473i44JqA/s1600-h/IMG_0848%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0848" border="0" alt="IMG_0848" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Pwb0Vj9QbNI/UQXD9M4JusI/AAAAAAAAPQE/teJnZv_spk0/IMG_0848_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p><strong>7. What is your favorite body part to strength train?</strong></p> <p align="justify">Hmmm. That’s a good one. If I want to feel real strong, I’ll do my legs. If I want to feel challenged (and subsequently proud of progress), I’ll take my shoulders. YTWLs are killer.</p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; width: 448px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:0e9f281d-8437-410c-8cba-4275e142e5d1" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><div id="4f8376da-d6bb-443c-8194-1d80be3b9b99" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline;"><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgCs7MI0EX8&list=PLncrhFYJwW0E7KBy1fBkWpfFNpLs0THlw" target="_new"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Igutm3l4LM8/UQXD9vyVUuI/AAAAAAAAPR4/Ye_0FzdeUV8/videof0a3c84bddfd%25255B75%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-style: none" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('4f8376da-d6bb-443c-8194-1d80be3b9b99'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "<div><object width=\"448\" height=\"252\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/rgCs7MI0EX8?hl=en&hd=1\"><\/param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/rgCs7MI0EX8?hl=en&hd=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"448\" height=\"252\"><\/embed><\/object><\/div>";" alt=""></a></div></div></div> <p><strong>8. What is your least favorite body part to strength train?</strong></p> <p align="justify">Hm, off the top of my head, nothing. But I’m also sure that I probably haven’t done enough lifting to find an exercise that I really don’t like. Come to think of it though, I suppose I really don’t like step ups.</p> <p><strong>9. What are your “bad” food cravings?</strong></p> <p align="justify">All the “normal” stuff: cake, cookies, frosting (straight from the jar), marshmallow fluff, Ben & Jerry’s…</p> <p><strong>10. Do you take vitamins or supplements?</strong></p> <p align="justify">I do. Actually quite a few. I take a multi; vitamins C, D, and B complex; extra virgin fish oil; zinc; potassium citrate (for my kidneys!); iodine; and one to promote healthy estrogen metabolism by the liver. The kicker: I down them all in one gulp. That’s how I’ve always done it.</p> <p><strong>11. How often do you eat out?</strong></p> <p align="justify">That really depends. Lately, I haven’t been going out too much because I’ve been doing a ton of stuff for clinic and school. However, a little over a week ago <a href="http://dnaanddessert.blogspot.com/2013/01/third-dancing-anniversary.html">Jack and I went for froyo</a> and just yesterday <a href="http://dnaanddessert.blogspot.com/2013/01/devour.html">Jess and I went for lunch</a>. So I guess it’s probably close to once a week if you average stuff out, maybe less frequently this semester.</p> <p><strong>12. Do you eat fast food?</strong></p> <p>Not unless froyo counts as fast food!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BI79MIn-N-g/UQXD-MY9G8I/AAAAAAAAPQU/d53CH7vWcl8/s1600-h/IMG_0475%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0475" border="0" alt="IMG_0475" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dLovyq7tO64/UQXD-gf-dKI/AAAAAAAAPQc/om7b3HzkoAA/IMG_0475_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p><strong>13. Who is your biggest supporter?</strong></p> <p align="justify">I’m happy to say I don’t just have one. I have plenty. To name a few: my parents, Jack, my best friend Joshua. They are all incredible and I couldn’t do half the stuff I do without them!</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-gIBsxrCNFII/UQXEAr2orWI/AAAAAAAAPQk/KNzaV8sRpe0/s1600-h/image%25255B3%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LhukiRNnh0o/UQXEB-QwaOI/AAAAAAAAPQs/wsH24S7a3ag/image_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="317" height="303"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vY8J5-QvnX4/UQXECux8aVI/AAAAAAAAPQ0/xGk4pPqDG0U/s1600-h/IMG_0790%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0790" border="0" alt="IMG_0790" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QZaD1QNuVYw/UQXEDK9GfXI/AAAAAAAAPQ8/VIaVdXPRIKU/IMG_0790_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SD2NREZ-acY/UQXED9-IviI/AAAAAAAAPRE/yVtgL0gHI3s/s1600-h/IMG_0016%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0016" border="0" alt="IMG_0016" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iOeI54R-gJ0/UQXEEcaSpBI/AAAAAAAAPRM/KbTs4PvzthE/IMG_0016_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="244"></a></p> <p><strong>14. Do you have a gym membership?</strong></p> <p align="justify">No gym membership, just a fitness center at my apartment complex. I have been really happy with that decision. I think I’ll definitely put a complex gym on my must-have list for my next place.</p> <p><strong>15. How many hours of sleep do you get a night?</strong></p> <p align="justify">I am an eight hours a night kind of lady. I seriously don’t function on less than seven but eight really leaves me feeling satisfied and capable of doing my early morning workouts. Thanks to my iHome, I even have the stats to prove that beautiful eight hour record.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-yKT-OiPATwD0g-fsmpqFEM3Tc7pD0tGz-54BxfRXxoT38bkq9JJwDFhQLPpXfRPWe2NuDvUpaSkCDGZHGx6Q41-81c4mNx4vCTVQCSQMXCoFc5ticL7DGHZwmANkyp5My9F5a5z_rLI/s1600-h/Sleep%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Sleep" border="0" alt="Sleep" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ctApnAtPU_k/UQXEFf4YcaI/AAAAAAAAPRc/cuMZaaPaKew/Sleep_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="364"></a></p> <p><strong>16. Do you have a “cheat” day?</strong></p> <p align="justify">I don’t know that I would call them that. It sounds so illicit. I know that I have days where I might eat more than my 1500 but I still try and stay within the amount of calories I’m allotted for the week (1500 x 7). Part of that is out of fear of gaining weight, part of that is out of fear of losing control, and probably part is because I’m afraid of blowing all of my progress. Its hard sometimes because I seriously love food (obviously if you’ve been around this blog for any length of time you get that) and being anxious about it on those days that I eat more than I typically do is really annoying and discouraging. Some day I hope to be free of that anxiety, somehow.</p> <p><strong>17. Do you drink alcohol?</strong></p> <p align="justify">Sure. I love wine and an occasional beer (like the bourbon one from a cool Tavern across town). Amaretto is great and 43 is seriously some of the best stuff on the planet. For as much as that sounds like, I have maybe a three drinks a month. Except when I’m home, then it is a glass of wine every night with dinner. =D</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Ho7q5MaGFZjL-i4hvxs5QhPDmUtcaFzB6dV3F-6urYQK94reagCk3a3ccVH9qnychLym87r3zLr4y2KZXUdqPD64YfzuvSoffTIxn3TvJm5Ro9Bb2lHlQN0zq9-qQhaKSAeM-E6501Y/s1600-h/IMG_0018%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0018" border="0" alt="IMG_0018" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-p6Z8NcHJnhA/UQXEGmVKm6I/AAAAAAAAPRs/dNE8NvNfzyM/IMG_0018_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9roFvN38VEE/UQXFD8wYB2I/AAAAAAAAPR8/tC7ikiT1MnQ/s1600-h/IMG_0046%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0046" border="0" alt="IMG_0046" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RoVRdbNTf5E/UQXFEZ3UDHI/AAAAAAAAPSE/LThzVZk0RGs/IMG_0046_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p><strong>18. Do you have a workout buddy?</strong></p> <p align="justify">No workout buddy most days. Not many people around this apartment complex brave the 5:45am cold gym. I have been known to work out with Jack when we’re together, one of my classmates when we were at the <a href="http://dnaanddessert.blogspot.com/2012/10/nsgc-conference.html">national conference</a> together, Joshua when he’s around, and even my momma (we do pilates together at her normal studio).</p> <p><strong>19. What is the best thing that has changed your life since coming to a healthy lifestyle?</strong></p> <p align="justify">Gosh, I don’t really know how to answer that question. I suppose becoming the most fit I have ever been would be the best thing. I played sports in high school and such but I have never had this much muscle on me or worked out this often, this consistently. I like that sense of dedication, that commitment, that control. I dare say that spreads throughout other parts of my life.</p> <p><strong>20. What was the last healthy thing you did?</strong></p> <p align="justify">In the grand scheme of things, I’d say that last healthy thing I did was decided to regain control of my eating habits after the past few months of craziness and holidays. If we’re talking something a bit more acute, I’d say making myself a pretty balanced three bowl dinner was pretty healthy. One bowl for salad: spinach, lemon pepper, and extra virgin olive oil. One bowl for mashed sweet potato with cinnamon, vanilla, and a pinch of Stevia and salt. One bowl for <a href="http://dnaanddessert.blogspot.com/2013/01/devour.html">leftover chana masala</a>. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-X60bXlidCRw/UQXFE8-Pp_I/AAAAAAAAPSM/GsDfhWEeQ20/s1600-h/IMG_0851%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0851" border="0" alt="IMG_0851" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wehvLp8bpL0/UQXFFWPyETI/AAAAAAAAPSU/Rh0nwcu3IBk/IMG_0851_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319864191050860078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967974245906284707.post-47980465688571240472013-01-27T10:40:00.000-05:002013-01-27T10:45:25.541-05:00Devour<p align="justify">Twice a year my city does a special event when a bunch of the city’s big name restaurants put out sweet 2 for $30 or $30 per person (for the REALLY expensive places) menus. When one of my classmates asked if I wanted to hit up a new place, I couldn’t resist! So yesterday Jessica and I hit up a high end sports bar for a three course lunch. First up: chicken lemongrass potstickers.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2xefQO9zjXI/UQVLbwys9XI/AAAAAAAAPLU/OB4x3hbuDf8/s1600-h/IMG_0839%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0839" border="0" alt="IMG_0839" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hs7Q6jwxdxs/UQVLcSaCMOI/AAAAAAAAPLc/u6KUJpMhvbc/IMG_0839_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">These little pockets of deliciousness had chicken and corn and green onion and probably lemongrass but I honestly don’t have the best palate to pick up on everything. Regardless, they were tasty. The soy-uzu sauce was particularly great with the potstickers. Only complaint: there were only five, and two of us. Obviously we split the last one but we both felt like if you were going to make a 2 for $30 menu, the least you could do is adjust the numbers of things that are being shared to reflect that they will likely be split evenly.</p> <p align="justify">For entrees, Jessica and I were both gravitating toward a few of the same things so we decided that we would just split two halfsies. Our choices included a steak taco salad with iceberg, roasted corn, tomato, avocado, black olives, jalapeños, green pepper, cheddar jack cheese, red onion, and cilantro lime skirt steak. The other dish was a beer battered shrimp mac and cheese with tomatoes and spinach.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OgLbE8FMD6E/UQVLc_oLfAI/AAAAAAAAPLk/4HMS_ku25hk/s1600-h/IMG_0840%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0840" border="0" alt="IMG_0840" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DXZ9TYfFF8Q/UQVLdGSuVEI/AAAAAAAAPLs/uJvByS29SbA/IMG_0840_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Jessica isn’t the biggest fan of raw veggies so we got the salad with everything on the side so we could make it at our table. How sweet of the chef to be so accommodating. With the extra plates, we split the salad and the steak up and then added our own toppings. I took all the tomatoes and avocado and we split most of the other stuff. No black olives for either of us though.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-j73W4A-sC1M/UQVLeOgSaPI/AAAAAAAAPL0/47KNJFrdbuU/s1600-h/IMG_0841%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0841" border="0" alt="IMG_0841" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-g-qN3_5d3QM/UQVLeQytVII/AAAAAAAAPL8/sqgbfjUWOM4/IMG_0841_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">We had the dressing on the side too, an ancho chile dressing, was thick and added a subtle hint of flavor to the dish. In all, we both agreed the salad was the best part. The mac and cheese was kind of disappointing. The spinach and tomatoes were nice in the sauce but in all I thought it could have used a lot of salt. It really just didn’t jive with either of us. I admit I kept taking bites, hoping it would get better, but I only ate my half. Still more than I should have eaten because it wasn’t all that great but oh well. I’ll take the victory of not eating the whole thing just because it was at the table.</p> <p align="justify">Dessert was up next. We had the choice of a chocolate lava cake or a key lime pie. I’m a fan of both but I usually only order key lime pie in one place: Key West. So, even with that in mind, we asked the waiter what his favorite was and he told us, hands down, the chocolate lava because it came with ice cream. Haha. We went with it.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tFkZwUuiWd0/UQVLfeCJLeI/AAAAAAAAPME/LRzwIk4QwAg/s1600-h/IMG_0842%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0842" border="0" alt="IMG_0842" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tUlWlSSgaDM/UQVLftNCmJI/AAAAAAAAPMM/XcGkVhHZYG8/IMG_0842_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">When the cake arrived at our table it was obvious the ice cream had slide around a bit, as evidenced by the strewn powdered sugar, but nevertheless the taste was great. The dessert was the perfect blend of moist cake, gooey chocolatey sauce, and a cold vanilla bean ice cream. Nomnom. All in all, it was a wonderful late lunch. We even stayed a while after paying the bill just talking and carrying on. I’m sure the waiter was really happy when we left. The place was really starting to fill up when we headed out. The place was popular and, for the most part, delicious.</p> <p align="justify">In other news, this Friday concluded my third week of my first prenatal rotation, my second full week of counseling. Feels good to be flying through. I even have a full patient list for next week with a variety of indications, not just the typical ones. It should be interesting and informative. As far as eats go, Friday’s breakfast was probably one of the best I’ve had in a while in the smoothie world. I made a peanut butter and honey green monster. I threw together some chia seeds, vanilla protein powder, vanilla almond milk, spinach, peanut butter, and honey; Vera whirled away.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EyGTyVKiLvs/UQVLgZqmTII/AAAAAAAAPMU/lAl1Mm--lkM/s1600-h/IMG_0825%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0825" border="0" alt="IMG_0825" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EJSlb61x9lM/UQVLgqvXQgI/AAAAAAAAPMc/FDQz-Zm5cJU/IMG_0825_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">It was stellar. The honey taste was perfection. Made me want to make another one right away! Another yummy addition to the kitchen, <a href="http://clclt.com/eatmycharlotte/archives/2012/02/24/crockpot-arsenal-chana-masala">crock pot chana masala</a>. I love me some Indian food, and now that I had <a href="http://dnaanddessert.blogspot.com/2013/01/groceries-and-pregnant-lady.html">garam masala in my spice cabinet</a>, I figured it was time to go for it.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9dXicRtsV6k/UQVLhiBe-kI/AAAAAAAAPMk/NoSxcq0h-Dw/s1600-h/IMG_0820%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0820" border="0" alt="IMG_0820" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5EKHOt4O4ZE/UQVLhxad-wI/AAAAAAAAPMs/-C8p8gJMlbQ/IMG_0820_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">There were more spices than I knew what to do with but every time I put another one into the pot the aromas grew. I was in love. There were a few spices I didn’t have but that’s where my substitution book came in. It worked like a charm.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wUOXE1iE2EI/UQVLirRu1EI/AAAAAAAAPM0/8qdleAuLJhI/s1600-h/IMG_0819%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0819" border="0" alt="IMG_0819" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mxW23NfG77Y/UQVLjNYl-pI/AAAAAAAAPM8/Vl3zzfgiYeo/IMG_0819_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">The rest of the day the chana masala cooked down, the flavors bloomed, and the smells permeated my entire apartment. It was awesome. When I finally got a chance to sample it, I was pleased. Tomato-y, spicy, chickpea-y deliciousness.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Exi8dN2Bwck/UQVLjpR7vII/AAAAAAAAPNE/7GyLqYyUaQ4/s1600-h/IMG_0824%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0824" border="0" alt="IMG_0824" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CrhlegeDOP0/UQVLj5sPNTI/AAAAAAAAPNM/5MzYyuvxW8A/IMG_0824_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">I paired it with a piece of toast smeared with goat blue cheese (yum!) and a very simple salad made of only spinach, lemon pepper seasoning, and a drizzle of olive oil.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SAZPyJP87Z4/UQVLk-CSzkI/AAAAAAAAPNU/XjYbf2wusQo/s1600-h/IMG_0823%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0823" border="0" alt="IMG_0823" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ludHCENRY-4/UQVLlD3mWwI/AAAAAAAAPNc/eggaTNje9nE/IMG_0823_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">Greatness, every bite. I swear, all this good food has been a driving factor in keeping me happy, full, focused, and in control. I’ve done a much better job of menu planning, making leftovers, and keeping on track. I hope I can keep this up throughout the rest of these prenatal rotations. Here’s to it! Hope your weekend is going well. I’m off to go and bake for the cutest little boy in the world.</p> <p align="center"><strong><u>Questions:</u></strong> How do you feel about simple salads?<br>What have you been doing this last weekend in January?</p> Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319864191050860078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967974245906284707.post-49381109975548116772013-01-23T21:30:00.000-05:002013-01-23T21:39:05.998-05:00Half A World Away With My Heart<p align="justify">I once again braved the cold and made my way to the gym this morning. Did some HIIT on the elliptical while reading Whole Living. By the time I finished I was nice and sweaty and warm and not particularly fond of taking the icy walk back to my apartment. However, after considering quickly the fact that there was no <u>food</u> at the gym, I moved along.</p> <center><a href="http://www.peasandcrayons.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u395/plaughlin1/wiawphotobutton.jpg"></a> </center> <div align="justify">After a quick shower, breakfast seemed the next logical step. I re-warmed the chocolate protein oats (a combo of rolled and steel cut) I had whipped up last night and put them into my my old flax seed peanut butter jar.</div> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FjMQXxFwwtw/UQCeodlwU2I/AAAAAAAAPHw/o5AyfdnOIkI/s1600-h/IMG_0806%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0806" border="0" alt="IMG_0806" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ovhxuA-yJow/UQCepOLXkCI/AAAAAAAAPH4/RmrpUAArNgs/IMG_0806_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">I topped it with banana slices and a light honey drizzle, which really put it over the top.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fmGwV4Z09qs/UQCepsJOJmI/AAAAAAAAPIA/mvcnKpC2VTU/s1600-h/IMG_0805%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0805" border="0" alt="IMG_0805" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5jk5izyQ_K8/UQCeqMWQhzI/AAAAAAAAPII/wnwbaHcFNhs/IMG_0805_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Deliciousness in a jar. I ate breakfast while reading a bittersweet email. My best friend from my ice skating days has gotten married and moved to China. Yup, as in halfway around the world, China. It’s hard to be so far away but thankfully technology makes it easier. I added Shanghai to my world clock so now I always know what time it is where she is.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8v6QtA7iIgk/UQCeql30u_I/AAAAAAAAPIQ/AHxRuVAU0Cg/s1600-h/IMG_0807%25255B5%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0807" border="0" alt="IMG_0807" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tE-L-ghBDSE/UQCeq1FSUWI/AAAAAAAAPIY/b5G7G8YDxcQ/IMG_0807_thumb%25255B6%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="244" height="121"></a></p> <p align="justify">We plan on Skyping/G-Chatting, evenings for me (after clinic and patients and all that), mornings for her (after her hubs heads to work and she’s just killing time). Can’t wait for a tour of their new apartment! And while I’m so happy for her and I’m glad she’s out there doing her thing, I miss her and I sometimes feel like we got jipped in terms of time. We went to college states away from one another and only got to visit once or twice. Plus the more we grew up, the less we came home from breaks. Oh the curse (and don’t get me wrong, blessing too) of growing up into adults… Here’s to keeping in touch and living vicariously!</p> <p align="justify">School unraveled itself today in the form of Molecular and Population Genetics classes. The former finished early but the latter dragged on and on. Seriously, I’m not into knowing how Synder’s ratios come about. In my world, just give me the formula and I’ll use it appropriately. I’ve had enough of p’s and q’s and Hardy-Weinberg. So much so that I got myself real hungry forcing myself to pay attention. After class, I immediately chowed down on <a href="http://dnaanddessert.blogspot.com/2013/01/kitchen-mats.html">leftover cajun pasta</a> and some [ashy] baby carrots.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FesRWdA3u4M/UQCerlInCCI/AAAAAAAAPIg/CGYCgr-pSO4/s1600-h/IMG_0808%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0808" border="0" alt="IMG_0808" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3h52HOgzVFU/UQCesIAYkiI/AAAAAAAAPIo/su49T3ET2yU/IMG_0808_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Nice and hot and filling. I’m so glad I decided to bring something warm for lunch because I was chilled after class. I, no joke, held my warm pasta to my neck. I was that cold. Haha. Sadly, after warming up I had to walk to my car in the cold. Off to clinic I went and saw two afternoon patients. They were some of my most rocky patients I have had yet due to some unexpected complications. Showed me how to adapt on the fly. Felt good to be done but it was a decent learning experience all told.</p> <p align="justify">I ran a few errands on my way home. After arriving on my couch a while later, I set out to do a patient letter and get it out of the way. That went really slowly and eventually I gave up and got some dinner. Chipotle edamame egg salad sandwich topped with pickles. Crunchmaster crackers. Orange.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fQgXp80Shzg/UQCesxTvUnI/AAAAAAAAPIw/kQDcxDejo8U/s1600-h/IMG_0810%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0810" border="0" alt="IMG_0810" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-S_hqL8-VBOA/UQCetTwhsnI/AAAAAAAAPI4/BcTZAudv1J0/IMG_0810_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-856GkIST_s4/UQCet4PJU-I/AAAAAAAAPJA/JIDHhPTFuS8/s1600-h/IMG_0811%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0811" border="0" alt="IMG_0811" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-agkgyimDits/UQCeuaczycI/AAAAAAAAPJI/5uWu3q6ySFE/IMG_0811_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Man, the egg salad was awesome and those bread and butter pickles were perfect. I wanted more! Instead, though, I went back to letter writing and research. I was interrupted, pleasantly, by none other than my daddy on FaceTime.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6IWYyPKUXDo/UQCevfXwPMI/AAAAAAAAPJQ/5V2PzrLViws/s1600-h/IMG_0817%25255B3%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0817" border="0" alt="IMG_0817" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-j-jTp1QeOPI/UQCev21al1I/AAAAAAAAPJY/aSuyzuKBphg/IMG_0817_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="244" height="364"></a></p> <p align="justify">It was incredibly sweet and I must say, there is just something so different about speaking so someone when you can see them, you can see what’s around them. It was so much more unexpectedly emotional to talk with him and see my living room in the background. I’m such a sap… Emotionally taxed, I grabbed some dessert (planned before I got all emotional so while this was technically semi-emotional eating, it wasn’t out of the realm of my calorie plan for the day). Thanks to <a href="http://pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a>, I had run across a light version of cheesecake consisting of greek yogurt, cheesecake pudding mix, and Stevia for a little more sweetness.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aR29itCpn7U/UQCewuCY-JI/AAAAAAAAPJg/PRtRFBqoJOE/s1600-h/IMG_0813%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0813" border="0" alt="IMG_0813" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HOMfiycPEfo/UQCew4msn3I/AAAAAAAAPJo/WT2z_aSnE_M/IMG_0813_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p>I layered it with an icing layer of almond butter and some mini chocolate chips.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EPOD_B07s2I/UQCexrNAbbI/AAAAAAAAPJw/Ox-HiFsdVK4/s1600-h/IMG_0812%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0812" border="0" alt="IMG_0812" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tLZjUi3svq0/UQCex42mILI/AAAAAAAAPJ4/itB83LzHOUo/IMG_0812_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Incredible and really protein packed. You should seriously try it people. 4oz of yogurt for every 8g (1/4th of a typical pudding mix packet) of mix. The mixture gets really thick, in fact I think it set just like a light whipped cheesecake would be. It was great. Oh and random thought about almond butter: if you get the natural kind that requires some stirring to reincorporate the typical oil separation, try flipping the jar over for a day before you mix. It will mix <em>sooooooo easily</em> when you return the jar upright and go to stir. Seriously, this will save you so much time and mess because if you’re like me you try and mix vigorously enough to get it all homogenous but then you end up with overflow and stuff. I just opened a new jar of almond butter and I was so pleased with how easy this was after letting it sit upside-down for a day. I will always do this from now on!</p> <p align="center"><strong><u>Questions:</u></strong> Do you use FaceTime to chat with family/friends?<br>How has technology kept you close to someone far away?</p> Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319864191050860078noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967974245906284707.post-68389709857481288402013-01-22T21:15:00.000-05:002013-01-22T21:32:25.982-05:00Can’t Shake The Cold<p align="justify">Today’s morning temperature did not inspire much confidence.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XId2KNE6J9A/UP9LjSUkzNI/AAAAAAAAPD0/8bOTrvcCyn8/s1600-h/IMG_0796%25255B6%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0796" border="0" alt="IMG_0796" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BF4ytY1vwTw/UP9LkMBJmJI/AAAAAAAAPD8/jHyHWsMO2aA/IMG_0796_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="244" height="364"></a></p> <p align="justify">Seriously, I was not in the mood to trek, on foot, to the gym. Blah. My bed was much too warm and comfy to leave. However, I did it anyways. I started Stage 5 today of NROLFW. Sadly, it is a repeat of a previous stage that I didn’t love. Its lower reps though so I take that as a “you’re supposed to increase your weights” and I will, after these first two workouts (one of each A and B workouts) at my ending weight from the earlier stage. Warming up to it group, warming up. And speaking of, I was so cold today that I lifted in my long sleeve shirt and only took it off to do the cardio body weight matrix assigned at the end of 5A: 24 squats, 12 lunges per leg, 12 lunge jumps per leg, and 24 squat jumps. Basically, do it as fast as you can, rest, then do it again.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-eOhel_ZHSD4/UP9LktuvKdI/AAAAAAAAPEE/tSBZrZN-ixg/s1600-h/IMG_0797%25255B3%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0797" border="0" alt="IMG_0797" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3gxuvHhiQL4/UP9LlK-U9oI/AAAAAAAAPEM/mZjEObGw2DY/IMG_0797_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="244" height="364"></a></p> <p align="justify">Lap one was round one of the matrix, lap two the rest stage, and lap three the second round of the matrix. Obviously slower toward the end. My legs were jelly. However, you average the times and that comes out to 3:23 per matrix. That is my finishing time from the last stage. So I’m starting out where I ended the last time. I’d say that’s fine.</p> <p align="justify">Back across the arctic tundra of a parking garage and into my apartment I trudged. I warmed up with a hot, hot, hot shower and then tackled a refueling breakfast. I made a chocolate protein cake and topped it with sun butter and honey.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YAFO7ZRt110/UP9Lli2FhAI/AAAAAAAAPEU/yMsM8D3kSvs/s1600-h/IMG_0798%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0798" border="0" alt="IMG_0798" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6ssL57hTYMc/UP9LmEFBbTI/AAAAAAAAPEc/ZtOzCHrnfJI/IMG_0798_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Nomnom. Shortly after I hopped into my car and headed to the hospital to see some patients. Both of mine showed up today so that was great. I felt like I did better this time around. I thought I remembered some of the big, key criticisms that I had been receiving the last few days. In between patients I tried to shake the chill by cranking the personal heater in the office I was borrowing for the day.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-sF_lEOSe374/UP9LmoN49RI/AAAAAAAAPEk/ytvkGuoxXx8/s1600-h/IMG_0799%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0799" border="0" alt="IMG_0799" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-sdSFstHcJCU/UP9LnFhlR8I/AAAAAAAAPEs/xeDgyIJTgCQ/IMG_0799_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">How much would you like to bet that I will have a super-powered one of these in my future office someday? (Hint: Take the bet and go big. You will win.) Lunch came in between my patients and was courtesy of Jack’s freezer. I had driven to work on Monday after visiting him and I hadn’t brought lunch so I nabbed a Lean Cuisine from his stash. Yesterday turned out to be so busy that I didn’t eat lunch so I just left it in the work fridge for today.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wuewIm0FSJk/UP9Ln8Np73I/AAAAAAAAPE0/EOx4bfhJEXo/s1600-h/IMG_0801%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0801" border="0" alt="IMG_0801" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-G1Z06Y2vAkE/UP9LoMzYWMI/AAAAAAAAPE8/9y4yOoR4Kng/IMG_0801_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Sesame chicken was the flavor and while it was alright taste-wise, it was small. I had to eat the tiniest bites possible to get the whole thing to last all of five or seven minutes. I was a wee bit dissatisfied. So I thoughtfully reached for a small snack of chocolate with hazelnuts. I could have eaten the entire bar but I was proud that I only had my two little squares.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3Vtd2-zush0/UP9Loj0bl7I/AAAAAAAAPFE/vAKPZVc1NG0/s1600-h/IMG_0802%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0802" border="0" alt="IMG_0802" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YvAiLLjtPSk/UP9LpOKnhpI/AAAAAAAAPFM/Y_wXam01LGk/IMG_0802_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Yummy. Fueled my fire for the afternoon of counseling, prep, and critique-receiving I had in store for me. I’m not really sure listening to critique ever gets easier. I pray it does but I have a sinking feeling it won’t. I think it is even harder when you’re a student and you don’t have a whole lot of say in the process. You just have to be willing to do whatever it takes, all the time. It’s quite draining but a necessary thing to go through to become what I want to be: a full-fledged genetic counselor.</p> <p align="justify">My afternoon snack was a caramel and pineapple Chobani bite. The sweetness served to keep me level during my supervisor review. All in all, in terms of the yogurt, it was really delish but I think it could have used more pineapple.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Grl6ol16spo/UP9LpstS36I/AAAAAAAAPFU/sPp4WAet1dA/s1600-h/IMG_0803%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0803" border="0" alt="IMG_0803" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Bec6T300QWw/UP9LqeK7NLI/AAAAAAAAPFc/MjkdsvUVusc/IMG_0803_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">After I left the hospital, I ran a few errands and picked up some food. Produce mostly for salads but also some pudding for a binge-proof, pre-packaged dessert (especially with nut butter!) and some pickles…because a girl cannot ever have enough pickles. haha. When I arrived home, it was already 6:30 so I had to get my chop on. In the end I combined romaine, celery, carrots, mushrooms, orange pepper, tomatoes, green onion, beets (oh how I missed you), cranberries, and goat blue cheese. Dressed it with some lite balsamic vinaigrette.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-x7j_vW-6g1c/UP9Lq2sCKTI/AAAAAAAAPFk/m7z8ZR4dlW0/s1600-h/IMG_0804%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0804" border="0" alt="IMG_0804" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wI3DyPTdo4w/UP9Lrb-S6ZI/AAAAAAAAPFs/38zv50gfzWc/IMG_0804_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Is anyone else out there totally ADD when it comes to salad dressing? I swear I have a ton open at any given time. Right now I have sweet and spicy French, lite southwest ranch, champagne vinaigrette, fat free ranch, and lite Caesar. Seriously that’s probably fairly representative of any given day in my fridge. Variety, variety, variety. =D</p> <p align="justify">Anyways, I am off to bed so I leave you with three smiles from recent days: 1) I rocked a word on Words With Friends. I typically never score more than 30 some per word and then the perfect storm happened. I managed a 108 point word. Woot, woot!</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JrVieMrJXio/UP9LsMqIuuI/AAAAAAAAPF0/dZjdMljttyc/s1600-h/IMG_0782%25255B7%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0782" border="0" alt="IMG_0782" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2HnUpFe8wXc/UP9Ls558QWI/AAAAAAAAPF8/UvYEGGDKCPE/IMG_0782_thumb%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="244" height="364"></a></p> <p align="justify">2) Cuteness from a calendar at the clinic site I’m rotating at right now. I love me some candy corn.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lrBOOHaHVNc/UP9LtTTVFYI/AAAAAAAAPGE/K5XhvtE3wdA/s1600-h/IMG_0793%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0793" border="0" alt="IMG_0793" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MVlI9Q_2_F0/UP9Ltx4gy8I/AAAAAAAAPGM/avWGsYCS950/IMG_0793_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p>3) Tune Tuesday greatness since it is that day of the week. This gem came from a long list of awesome songs from my Vampire Diaries overdose. (I’m in season four now, only three episodes back from being all caught up to the live ones!)</p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; width: 448px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:b35f3253-8a93-423f-9922-f57cbe2e8631" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><div id="895b01a6-3ca4-4c84-bb9a-bf17028dd3ef" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline;"><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVsrP9OJ6PA" target="_new"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-N1ao-WF7Oq4/UP9LuFDyXvI/AAAAAAAAPGU/BowqE2QhFb0/videoaec7dbd30d4a%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-style: none" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('895b01a6-3ca4-4c84-bb9a-bf17028dd3ef'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "<div><object width=\"448\" height=\"252\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/LVsrP9OJ6PA?hl=en&hd=1\"><\/param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/LVsrP9OJ6PA?hl=en&hd=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"448\" height=\"252\"><\/embed><\/object><\/div>";" alt=""></a></div></div></div> <p align="center"><strong><u>Questions:</u></strong> What is your fav salad dressing?<br>What is your go to non-traditional salad topping?</p> Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319864191050860078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967974245906284707.post-44965831575961495762013-01-20T19:45:00.000-05:002013-01-20T19:51:50.050-05:00Third Dancing Anniversary<p align="justify">Three years of dancing together. Lindy, blues, even sometimes the occasional bit of balboa, west or east coast. Regardless of type, it has been a pleasure to hit the floor with my love. Hard to believe it’s been a whole so long. In honor, we had a date at Orange Leaf for some froyo.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bFSGZ7SoFfQ/UPyQlVvwmDI/AAAAAAAAPBs/-gjkFy8hhbk/s1600-h/Anniv%252520Froyo%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Anniv Froyo" border="0" alt="Anniv Froyo" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-SaCmB4GnIZw/UPyQl_JSsGI/AAAAAAAAPB0/HqbhiUYcXw8/Anniv%252520Froyo_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Then we headed to the dance so we could take our traditional photo. You can see last year’s <a href="http://dnaanddessert.blogspot.com/2012/01/blues-with-me.html">here</a>.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_ESdn3VBXsQ/UPyQmfUcbfI/AAAAAAAAPCc/44dpfkaihls/s1600-h/BiTN%2525202013%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="BiTN 2013" border="0" alt="BiTN 2013" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NAmo-M3zInE/UPyQnB7yziI/AAAAAAAAPCg/WaG7IEeJR-o/BiTN%2525202013_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="297" height="295"></a></p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="3">2013</font></strong></p> <p align="justify">It is crazy to see how much we’ve changed since first meeting each other at this blues exchange in 2010. On another note, Google came through today. There are times I really am thankful for all those brilliant minds that work for the search engine. They really know how to read your mind.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NFtBsoJBy3c/UPyQnq1LhDI/AAAAAAAAPCM/Q_FQcHkGqnc/s1600-h/image%25255B4%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UfAjuvzpPsE/UPyQoC3SgYI/AAAAAAAAPCU/ImAvkasHGcY/image_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="457" height="345"></a></p> <p align="justify">Knew exactly what I wanted. I was looking for the teratogenic effects of hydrocodone in pregnancy and there it was. The class C ranking is sadly not incredibly helpful though it is the standard rating system and a fair guess by Google as so exactly what I wanted. I needed to continue to comb through results but a nice first line presentation. Go Google.</p> <p align="center"><strong><u>Question:</u></strong> When has Google come through for you?</p> Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319864191050860078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967974245906284707.post-6781895436266757502013-01-18T21:50:00.000-05:002013-01-18T21:51:43.267-05:00No Loans, Some Groans<p align="justify">Happy Friday!</p> <p align="justify">We made it to the end of the week and we’re already halfway through January…</p> <p align="justify">And in the carefree spirit of Friday, I wanted to share a triumph with you. The absolutely wonderful feeling I got deleting this e-mail almost as soon as it hit my inbox.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-agS-1UPQy-4/UPoKGoW4pxI/AAAAAAAAO-c/pLMyfX5J9O4/s1600-h/image%25255B5%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0-TUNNUDuWg/UPoKHGXTScI/AAAAAAAAO-k/d2vG2yNzqQE/image_thumb%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="501" height="142"></a></p> <p align="justify">No more federal student aid for me. This chick is graduating in four months and never looking back! Now, yes, that does mean I have to start paying back my loans, but I’d take that over continually accruing debt for any number of future semesters. Nope, I’m outta there!</p> <p align="justify">My day was spent working from home but that meant that I got to get up when I wanted (aka 7:45 in the morning) and laze about and workout on my time frame. I changed into workout clothes and realized that I had a bit of a bruise from <a href="http://dnaanddessert.blogspot.com/2013/01/watch-me-fly.html">last night’s aerial silks greatness</a>.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9rLG_ZpuuX8/UPoKHjVVuUI/AAAAAAAAO-s/PJ-FJgV91wI/s1600-h/IMG_0768a%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0768a" border="0" alt="IMG_0768a" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jHWVtOUfOv8/UPoKIYTacLI/AAAAAAAAO-0/i10yiqKlPbQ/IMG_0768a_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">It isn’t major, but I wore it like a badge of honor. Here’s to many more. At the gym, I finished up Stage Four of NROLFW so I can officially say I’m more than halfway done with the program. Awesome! After my HIIT snippet on the elliptical, I came home for breakfast. On my way I picked up a package I had gotten: chocolate Stevia.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NRqn34XXXPI/UPoKI9sxLMI/AAAAAAAAO-8/Nfz6nTV-zO8/s1600-h/IMG_0769%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0769" border="0" alt="IMG_0769" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-b_y9lP8jJnQ/UPoKJMo1zSI/AAAAAAAAO_E/-AcIGCEYQpw/IMG_0769_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">I figured I should try it out for breakfast and threw together some greek yogurt and cherry jam to make a chocolate cherry concoction. I had that with a side of peanut butter and honey waffles.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-eY5GbBnjnzY/UPoKJ3wpy6I/AAAAAAAAO_I/PDxPX_W0giQ/s1600-h/IMG_0770%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0770" border="0" alt="IMG_0770" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HSX1HpgtOJA/UPoKKkcKwnI/AAAAAAAAO_Q/EIeKhlhj2HE/IMG_0770_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">The whole thing was pretty awesome. I forgot how incredible peanut butter and honey is as a combination. Why don’t I do this more often? And the chocolate Stevia wasn’t half bad either. Sweet with a mildly cocoa-y flavor.</p> <p align="justify">After a late breakfast I showered and then got to work. Even if I didn’t have patients today I needed to get a lot done. I got saddled with a presentation on the teratogenic effects of antiepileptic drugs and epilepsy in pregnancy. *groan* I give it to the whole maternal-fetal-medicine office on Jan 30th but I was told it needed to be essentially constructed by midweek next week. I figured that I had the whole day today so I was just going to bust that sucker out. Sadly, it didn’t start off easily. At one point I’m fairly sure I had something like 17 or 20 Chrome tabs open with al sorts of cohort studies and drug descriptions open. Eventually, maybe two hours later, things sort of started to take shape. A Zevia Cream Soda kept me company and kept my spirits up as I trudged through the huge articles.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_-6ZbTrYdDI/UPoKLEimNPI/AAAAAAAAO_c/eU54ECqqcHY/s1600-h/IMG_0776%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0776" border="0" alt="IMG_0776" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QRi6uW6ZsBA/UPoKL5UWgbI/AAAAAAAAO_k/c2dwBcZdNuw/IMG_0776_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Finally around 1:30 I decided to take a break and have some lunch. At the same time I called my supervisor and had a conversation about what patients I wanted to see this coming week. Ended up with some interesting indications I think but I may pay for it in terms of prep time. Lunch was an edamame hummus and egg sandwich with the last two slices of cheddar cheese from my fridge. I had a side of crunchmaster crackers too.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xHjxPhzceos/UPoKMTA-yMI/AAAAAAAAO_s/qWeqZ4Unwac/s1600-h/IMG_0775%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0775" border="0" alt="IMG_0775" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-z-FdR0x_76M/UPoKM-JYjVI/AAAAAAAAO_0/tupazEZGWAs/IMG_0775_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">The egg salad was maybe one of the best I’ve made, at least in a long time. I really liked the edamame flavor with the creaminess of the egg. Must have been a filling lunch too because I went the entire rest of the afternoon and evening until 7p without so much as thinking about anything other than antiepileptic drugs and major malformations. CyBot was unhappy too. See, his red eye, that’s annoyance.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UM9pYypRggo/UPoKN-Xm-TI/AAAAAAAAO_8/BChvyghn1oI/s1600-h/IMG_0774%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0774" border="0" alt="IMG_0774" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-k6pK9NGBZd0/UPoKOclTaqI/AAAAAAAAPAE/HjzDLTmefGM/IMG_0774_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">At 7 I figured I had made incredible progress, so much so that I might consider this presentation nearly done. Or at least its enough “roughed out” for a once-over by my supervisors. I’m sure they’ll have things to change, add, delete, whatever… Plus, I have the rest of the weekend and I’m sure I’ll make a few changes. I’m never satisfied. Dinner was eaten in front of the TV as a reward for working essentially 8+ hours at home. I made myself a salad with all sorts of veggies, cranberries, goat blue cheese, and spicy French dressing.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kRys9mOS524/UPoKPNlAA8I/AAAAAAAAPAM/At2SXB0eQNU/s1600-h/IMG_0777%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0777" border="0" alt="IMG_0777" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-C9vnfMbvd28/UPoKPvOPC7I/AAAAAAAAPAU/zpqyrXV6uqE/IMG_0777_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">I seriously cannot even describe how perfectly creamy, scrumptious, and damn delicious this cheese is. It made the salad. It probably would make EVERY salad. Good buy, Jill, good buy. The rest of the evening consisted of more Vampire Diaries, some cereal with mini chocolate chips, and crosswords on my tablet. Not such a bad kickoff to the weekend, especially when tomorrow night is going to be filled with dancing!</p> <p align="center"><strong><u>Questions:</u></strong> What is your favorite salad cheese?<br>What is your favorite presentation you ever gave?</p> Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319864191050860078noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967974245906284707.post-66558287890902398602013-01-17T22:45:00.000-05:002013-01-17T22:49:32.164-05:00Watch Me Fly<p align="center">Guess what I did tonight!?!?!?!?!?</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HJg1gKUJbJQ/UPjGQZyle_I/AAAAAAAAO8w/VJH_XelyITs/s1600-h/IMG_0755%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0755" border="0" alt="IMG_0755" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ajMUI9FEzzg/UPjGQ1AXd5I/AAAAAAAAO84/3FZl8JKmgEE/IMG_0755_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Pea Annalee Script"><strong><br>AERIAL SILKS</strong></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JUBTZOupoXs/UPjGRrtH89I/AAAAAAAAO9A/kQAlXY_mWME/s1600-h/IMG_0758%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0758" border="0" alt="IMG_0758" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SfhNv1C4QRQ/UPjGSFQT55I/AAAAAAAAO9I/5QXV10TIQtg/IMG_0758_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="center">And it was <strong><u><em>awesome</em></u></strong>!!!</p> <p align="center">I had a blast. Hmmm, I wonder if they have orange silks… =P</p> <p align="center"><strong><u>Question:</u></strong> What is the craziest, coolest type of fitness class you’ve tried?</p> Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319864191050860078noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967974245906284707.post-21082277681611582722013-01-16T20:30:00.000-05:002013-01-16T20:35:39.611-05:00Kitchen Mats<center><a href="http://www.peasandcrayons.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u395/plaughlin1/wiawphotobutton.jpg"></a> </center> <div align="justify">Today’s <em>What I Ate Wednesday</em> post comes from yesterday, mostly because today was a bit of a whirlwind when it came to meal times. I literally scarfed down breakfast on the way out the door, inhaled lunch twenty minutes before my afternoon prenatal patient while reviewing records, and chowed down my snack in the midst of a patient letter. Anyways, let’s chat about yesterday’s eats, which I guarantee were just as yummy as today’s. Breakfast was a green monster with strawberries, peanut butter, vanilla protein powder, chia and flax seeds, and spinach.</div> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WLCTbf4g34c/UPdVLfmZDiI/AAAAAAAAO4U/gWIH8lkdv24/s1600-h/IMG_0718%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0718" border="0" alt="IMG_0718" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-co96ZjUouOs/UPdVLmTL-II/AAAAAAAAO4c/M-a5ESho6yc/IMG_0718_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Combined with almond milk, this smoothie was almost overflowing!</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YTx0JW4yxuk/UPdVMTpEOYI/AAAAAAAAO4k/bhdQgBUfgv8/s1600-h/IMG_0719%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0719" border="0" alt="IMG_0719" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Vx0ys00B7NE/UPdVMn7mBoI/AAAAAAAAO4s/DVsh5PUa9QU/IMG_0719_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">In the midst of drinking, I came to the realization that I don’t particularly like smoothies made with frozen strawberries. The whole thing tasted kind of bland and icy. Frozen bananas for me from now on! Lunch was a helping of vegged-out quinoa leftovers and a hard-baked eggs. The best part was my own version of greek yogurt with fruit on the bottom. Strawberry jam and mini chocolate chips too for a kick of sweetness!</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--8kV4mnIV28/UPdVNHXn0YI/AAAAAAAAO40/wv_0wdgIZWI/s1600-h/IMG_0728%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0728" border="0" alt="IMG_0728" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-orK92TKF7BQ/UPdVNVT-gTI/AAAAAAAAO48/xH1XXUpJXZM/IMG_0728_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Afternoon snackage was a nice bowlful of sweet potato wedges with sunbutter on the side. This was an unexpected, awesomely delicious combo. Must do this again soon!</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8pZ4EMAULsk/UPdVOB-fA5I/AAAAAAAAO5E/u3EOynNXyHU/s1600-h/IMG_0729%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0729" border="0" alt="IMG_0729" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-X4oxEhgoZN4/UPdVOkJCVKI/AAAAAAAAO5M/C1yRbXQ-u2w/IMG_0729_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">Yesterday’s dinner was a work of art, probably one of the greatest salads to date. All forms of veggies plus cranberries, manchego and goat blue cheeses, and lite Caesar dressing.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-U3rS4eCLZm8/UPdVPIn8ZHI/AAAAAAAAO5U/iwS73lfZpN8/s1600-h/IMG_0730%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0730" border="0" alt="IMG_0730" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-F2yc_0398-c/UPdVPlIUSLI/AAAAAAAAO5c/NS1CIGViPqs/IMG_0730_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">I ate this baby in front of the TV watching The Biggest Loser. Hey, at least it was a salad. I have been known to order Chinese takeout for Biggest Loser nights. Haha.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QaupDJa6qjE/UPdVQOV-ToI/AAAAAAAAO5k/UtinVDEojgQ/s1600-h/IMG_0732%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0732" border="0" alt="IMG_0732" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-r6IPd2cEYV0/UPdVQnC5FKI/AAAAAAAAO5s/fYAQYJdzmTA/IMG_0732_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Even my dessert was healthy-ish. Another paleo brownie was almond butter, topped with Arctic Zero and chocolate chips.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fbTcM8hxQNU/UPdVRMyBasI/AAAAAAAAO50/n-ZxHDTMEbg/s1600-h/IMG_0734%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0734" border="0" alt="IMG_0734" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dESRgeDJumY/UPdVRsjk_jI/AAAAAAAAO58/0EVJQK2U-Nw/IMG_0734_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cY0kkMWEviY/UPdVSY_zrUI/AAAAAAAAO6E/EzqXAT5eAYA/s1600-h/IMG_0735%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0735" border="0" alt="IMG_0735" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rVrLOq21LXo/UPdVS5ipvtI/AAAAAAAAO6M/NNWblZFSjso/IMG_0735_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">See, a fabulous day of eats! I was most pleased and actually really nice and satisfied all day. And I wasn’t only satisfied with food, but with my brand new clothes. I love how awesome you feel wearing all the new things you got for Christmas. Like a million bucks.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TC7ArKhqBU0/UPdVTvYXqUI/AAAAAAAAO6U/D5CrIo1hCGQ/s1600-h/IMG_0720%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0720" border="0" alt="IMG_0720" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-L-bGm4pj4t8/UPdVUB5BeJI/AAAAAAAAO6c/xaoxaurfRKM/IMG_0720_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="345"></a></p> <p align="justify">Even matched my earrings perfectly.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OM-87ZXHL70/UPdVVEYA7wI/AAAAAAAAO6k/ANCVrIS_-BI/s1600-h/IMG_0726%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0726" border="0" alt="IMG_0726" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xWPz-_v49LM/UPdVVWZ6JZI/AAAAAAAAO6s/ud4jDo0u-FE/IMG_0726_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="324"></a></p> <p align="justify">That awesome outfit were yesterday’s dubs. Today was more of a lace day.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RRhUz2i5Srk/UPdVWfKQxqI/AAAAAAAAO60/C70hGLAYJ_U/s1600-h/IMG_0740%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0740" border="0" alt="IMG_0740" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZDJb4TY3n0o/UPdVWxS1WbI/AAAAAAAAO68/SsPtqqZa1rU/IMG_0740_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="324"></a></p> <p align="justify">Pretty and functional. I normally wear the purple shirt without anything underneath but given the incredibly conservative Catholic hospital I’m currently seeing patients at, I figured I should add a few inches just to be safe. Plus, the white lace matched my shoes…which you can see here, kicked off in the middle of Bed, Bath, & Beyond.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mdZkwD3zm0M/UPdVXxmrDNI/AAAAAAAAO7E/P7XXKcRn5vg/s1600-h/IMG_0743%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0743" border="0" alt="IMG_0743" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DcW09_3rZ1o/UPdVYrlXSAI/AAAAAAAAO7M/ToODsl1eJqQ/IMG_0743_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">I went to the store for an iron and ended up talking myself out of that and into a stellar gel kitchen mat. It was on my Christmas list and I didn’t get one so I figured I could just buy one for myself! Thank you gift card. Why did I have my shoes off you ask? It’s not like I was going to buy a mat without trying it out for myself! That would be silly. This one that I bought felt amazing. I used it while cooking up my <a href="http://shrinkingkitchen.com/skinny-cajun-chicken-penne/">skinny cajun pasta</a> tonight.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bFTFgeozKFI/UPdVZ7IeLKI/AAAAAAAAO7U/aiWFhHNV6pU/s1600-h/IMG_0745%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0745" border="0" alt="IMG_0745" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-L8w-YfQ0Axc/UPdVaXoDOXI/AAAAAAAAO7c/kI4pG3VQtfY/IMG_0745_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">Loved how comfy I was the whole time! Now I’m off to do some more population genetics problems and get to bed early. I have a patient at 8:20 tomorrow morning which means I need to be on the road by 7:15am. Not sure I’m going to have enough time to work out before I get in the car so I might have to move the sweat session to Thursday evening. So g’night all, sleep well!</p> <p align="center"><strong><u>Questions:</u></strong> Do you use a gel kitchen mat?<br>What’s your favorite pasta dish?</p> Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319864191050860078noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967974245906284707.post-61356446309116258172013-01-14T21:00:00.000-05:002013-01-14T21:02:40.426-05:00Groceries And A Pregnant Lady<p align="justify">Today was my first day counseling prenatal patients. And boy, did I just in with both feet [and an anchor]… More on that in a moment.</p> <p align="justify">My day started off at 5:45 in the morning. It was much too early, honestly, however I still got my booty to the gym and lifted in accordance with Stage 4 of NROLFW. This stage, being a repeat of a previous stage, is kind of mindless which is nice though I admit that I haven’t increased much weight in the exercises. Instead I went from two sets to three sets of everything. Technically the whole stage is 2-3 sets of 8 reps per exercise. Since it had been almost a month since my last lift before I started this stage, thanks to the holidays, I started with my finishing weight from the copycat earlier stage and only did two sets of all. I then moved up to three this week, exactly halfway through the stage. I think it’s working out well so far. After doing my weights workout I rounded out the morning with a ten minute HIIT session on the elliptical.</p> <p align="justify">Once I got home I showered quickly and then made myself a fast breakfast. I wanted to get into school fairly quickly because I had some things to print off before class. On my plate around 7:30 were two waffles topped with peanut butter, cottage cheese, and cherry jam. Delicious as usual but not photographed given my bit of a rush. Once at school I made myself pay attention through three and a half hours of classes. Molecular Genetics was fairly boring, a lot of review, and Population Genetics was taught by a substitute professor who was not prepared to tech this class. She was a last minute fill-in and obviously uncomfortable in front of the class. All in all though we got the information we needed which was the whole point. Best of all, we got out early!</p> <p align="justify">After class I had a few moments to start an Excel spreadsheet to track my job inquiries, responses, interviews, etc. Hopefully I’ll have a bit more to fill it in with soon. I especially felt behind the ball when one of my classmates mentioned that she just got an in-person interview with a job in her <em>prime </em>location. Am I jealous? Yes. Am I proud of her? For sure. Am I surprised? Heck no. She was the one of us who got into <strong>every single</strong> graduate program she applied to. Can you say superstar? Post spreadsheet creation, I had my lunch in two parts. Part one was my chipotle mayo egg salad sandwich at my desk since it was the messy part.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XgP7-NBrBVY/UPS4Y0xUxTI/AAAAAAAAOzY/99UMtXkewjg/s1600-h/IMG_0701%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0701" border="0" alt="IMG_0701" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JPgNywb3U-E/UPS4alpNbMI/AAAAAAAAOzg/7EAZvI6sBB8/IMG_0701_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Then I had part two, my orange sides of carrots and whole grain Cheeze-Its, in the car on the way to my prenatal rotation location. Yay for cup holders!</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kXLQBX1H9hI/UPS4bcAA6NI/AAAAAAAAOzo/ncHZlxX-gfk/s1600-h/IMG_0702%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0702" border="0" alt="IMG_0702" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinQIE-KO9nS1ARFLJp8e6KyHe4M6V_ObjuADlr6YUfHDDuPL97pqeEQDoHX6iKnGGJ0S7afxasCnjSxywb5xaxGYNxt-xza0yMj0Ym7TqBGl9jT3yb-tGoIGf9DfYHhnaiD7ZlhCK6hQE/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">I arrived at the hospital 50 minutes before my first pregnant patient. That gave me enough time to check out the records and see what I needed to prep. Turns out that the referral I prepared for was, in fact, not the referral I was going to counsel on. Nice little change of plans for my first time around, huh? I still felt kind of comfortable with what the referral ended up being so I went through with it. I handled the entire session alone. For the most part, it went well though there were certainly things I could improve on. For one, my flow really sucked. I was talking about cell-free fetal DNA testing and realized there were four conditions I really should have talked about prior to actually getting to testing options. I was really proud of my psychosocial skills though. I think I handled the emotion in the session like a pro. I held on to that as my strength while being critiqued after by my supervisor. That part NEVER gets easier.</p> <p align="justify">Once I wrapped up things with my only patient of the day, I headed to Walmart for some grocery shopping. I had been building my list for a few days so I was ready to hit up the store.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JEzFKNoB8lQ/UPS4dmgLeqI/AAAAAAAAOz4/yyQcSXGwhjw/s1600-h/IMG_0704%25255B3%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0704" border="0" alt="IMG_0704" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_YpaBf0O880/UPS4eZHxHAI/AAAAAAAAO0A/pLP3xUH6feE/IMG_0704_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="244" height="364"></a></p> <p align="justify">I started with the buying of the iron. I figured that would take the longest since I knew the least about them.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1pjWvWkkhDA/UPS4fOR8q8I/AAAAAAAAO0I/1oc9zv8M1uU/s1600-h/IMG_0703%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0703" border="0" alt="IMG_0703" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-j-VVGsnTb1o/UPS4fisavrI/AAAAAAAAO0Q/95FsYfbdcks/IMG_0703_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">Sadly, I knew a little too much to justify spending over $10 on one. In the midst of googling and such on my phone, I remembered that I had a Bed, Bath, & Beyond gift card that should probably be used. So my solution turned into put off the purchase, go and learn more about brands of irons, and hit up BB&B in the future. With that decision made I moved on to the food part of the list. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Great Value has crossed over to the greek yogurt side of things. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Sq6B0v9XxiM/UPS4gUmGQpI/AAAAAAAAO0Y/f50bKne69qo/s1600-h/IMG_0706%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0706" border="0" alt="IMG_0706" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-z13RZYfwkes/UPS4hLk7TVI/AAAAAAAAO0g/ti8IsWNVGxQ/IMG_0706_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">I know I can <a href="http://dnaanddessert.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-to-homemade-greek-yogurt.html">make my own greek yogurt by straining</a>, but it was real hard to pass up this full container. I looked at the stats and with only ten more calories than Great Value regular yogurt and <em>double</em> the protein, I couldn’t say no. Also, after thinking about it, one tub of regular makes about half a tub of greek through straining, so if I multiplied the regular yogurt price by two, this was cheaper by about a dollar. Score. While I was in the yogurt section I noticed a glorious thing: Chobani bites!</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-t5w0C5lmSSI/UPS4iBQ763I/AAAAAAAAO0o/cFgC5gR54Zw/s1600-h/IMG_0705%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0705" border="0" alt="IMG_0705" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jV3Tcz6nkvE/UPS4ixSJYEI/AAAAAAAAO0w/mvew8ovjBNM/IMG_0705_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">These babies are fairly new and in some great flavor combinations: fig and orange zest, pineapple and caramel, coffee and dark chocolate, and raspberry and chocolate. I nabbed a pineapple and caramel foursome with plans to grab the fig and orange zest variety the next time. Can’t wait! Next up was garam masala. I have plans to make chana masala from scratch at home next week so I was in need of the Indian spice blend.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjTPWwjssXJbDID55XX2u9wlRn_bZwUEs-Trs7Nuy_x97cM4wkAHydTJoTfflFV8ImZ7pIIvB0QsKSn9qpqfkCSUTyppQTHFs9_m91zCWOwaIFP29nQSf6S0KxMYcjyfPyY14BtX9pFD8/s1600-h/IMG_0707%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0707" border="0" alt="IMG_0707" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gtsMsCJeyiI/UPS4jxmmH6I/AAAAAAAAO1A/2lJpHC_hx4w/IMG_0707_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">I had found some online for price X which I noted in my grocery list so I could compare. Walmart beat it, just barely. On my way to the register I walked through the pasta aisle to grab parmesan cheese and came across the exact sun-dried tomato spread I needed for the <a href="http://shrinkingkitchen.com/skinny-cajun-chicken-penne/">skinny cajun pasta</a> I’m making this week. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_Ty7_WUsFvM/UPS4k1hmbxI/AAAAAAAAO1I/52WD6JQuSx8/s1600-h/IMG_0710%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0710" border="0" alt="IMG_0710" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WlNaX3-B3-c/UPS4leMaRBI/AAAAAAAAO1Q/jq0Ry9_BkWc/IMG_0710_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Figured I would just grab it when I saw it instead of banking on Trader Joe’s having it. With the jar in the cart I checked out and drove across the street to the TJ’s. When I walked in, I was taken by the cheese wall, like usual. I picked out the smallest hunk of blue goat cheese I could find. Oh my! Can you say super?</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CbfQaCmIYBM/UPS4lzO4I1I/AAAAAAAAO1Y/vPIsqPJ94xE/s1600-h/IMG_0709%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0709" border="0" alt="IMG_0709" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9FKS1ZM8Xi4/UPS4mTme8sI/AAAAAAAAO1g/JTlG6EY2-LE/IMG_0709_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">I then went to look for what I actually came for: nut butters. The sunbutter was easy to find but the almond butter was sadly gone from the shelves. There was some unsalted crunchy but that’s not my style. Not willing to give up I asked the employee who was actively performing restocking and, wonder of all wonders, he said they had just gotten a shipment of the salted kind. He went into the back room and emerged with a jar all for me. How sweet of him!</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qMnYJ3DVdj4/UPS4nhExx8I/AAAAAAAAO1o/t20JyMZ-Wdk/s1600-h/IMG_0713%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0713" border="0" alt="IMG_0713" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-leEdwgefDqY/UPS4oAYCzvI/AAAAAAAAO1w/7ucFuS_hQaQ/IMG_0713_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">On my way out I grabbed some more curry powder, for the chana masala next week, and paid for my things. I then headed home only to unpack my stuff and find a funny thing going on with my spices. Check it out, two jars of curry powder, two <em>very</em> different colors.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fvDbnTKRyBU/UPS4pEI8yWI/AAAAAAAAO14/4GENYWpQ-8Q/s1600-h/IMG_0712%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0712" border="0" alt="IMG_0712" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PvxfwkVOlkY/UPS4pe0l8WI/AAAAAAAAO2A/XB_GxeJfahQ/IMG_0712_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gKJKffQDA80/UPS4qVpny0I/AAAAAAAAO2I/gkQLugK29bo/s1600-h/IMG_0711%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0711" border="0" alt="IMG_0711" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-IaSXCD4i6kU/UPS4rPRaeEI/AAAAAAAAO2Q/o0xVl_9d8M8/IMG_0711_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">How interesting? I know that curry is just a spice blend, not an actual “elemental” spice if you will, but I never thought there would be such variation! Today I learned… Shortly after I stored everything I sliced up some sweet potato to roast them as wedge leftovers for the next few days.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4YclUxY_NLE/UPS4sA7sBNI/AAAAAAAAO2Y/E75ViQmGdVQ/s1600-h/IMG_0716%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0716" border="0" alt="IMG_0716" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hmSi3Jy7V00/UPS4snoQlFI/AAAAAAAAO2g/S9wVpiTDVIk/IMG_0716_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">While the baked I made myself dinner: black bean soup with rice mixed in and blue goat cheese on top.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-iLuUbJI_vbc/UPS4txV_VdI/AAAAAAAAO2o/xCzt-48L1qg/s1600-h/IMG_0715%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0715" border="0" alt="IMG_0715" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-r3GQs65g5Ko/UPS4upDXQlI/AAAAAAAAO2w/GeYPV_fhn0g/IMG_0715_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="243"></a></p> <p align="justify">Fantastic dinner, which was only outdone by my delicious dessert. I had a rice krispy treat topped with a hefty smear of sunbutter.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uWT8nGxgnTo/UPS4vNm8C4I/AAAAAAAAO24/u_zDtIfDOOQ/s1600-h/IMG_0717%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0717" border="0" alt="IMG_0717" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9fGkNeHkG2U/UPS4vsnQBoI/AAAAAAAAO3A/pDwXpBM38hM/IMG_0717_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="326"></a></p> <p align="justify">Gosh it was heavenly, sinful, perfect, you get the picture. Great way to end the first day of prenatal. Here’s to one patient down, a million more to go. By the way, if you haven’t noticed, I added a countdown clock to the blog in the top right corner to help me keep track of just how much longer I have until I am a genetic counselor! Excitement abounds. G’night all!</p> <p align="center"><strong><u>Questions:</u></strong> What is your favorite kind of cheese?<br>What is your favorite nut butter?</p> Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319864191050860078noreply@blogger.com0