Saturday, March 31, 2012

Still workin', still treatin'



It's that time of year, you know the season full of weird weather, end of term panic, andworst of allthe onslaught of students who have just realized that they are on the verge of failing. Oh, how I love the joys of grad student life.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

3 treats



I was so happy that Ryan returned safe and sound after 3 weeks abroad (and the souvenir cookies are lovely too).

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Round, round, get around, I get around...


I truly have a love-hate relationship with exercise. Once my heart is pumping, the endorphins kick in and life is good. Some serious problems arise when I can't actually do the workout (hello weird yoga poses and impossible ball exercises).

Monday, March 12, 2012

3 treats

I was so lucky to be able to fit in a weekend trip home to visit my family and some friends. Rather than driving, I opted for the most refined way to travel: the train. I also indulged with the following treats:



My mom and I revived these adorable rooster egg cozies from my childhood.



I was completely transported to Downton Abbey as I started watching the series on the train (credit).

Thursday, March 8, 2012

It's the thought that counts...


In an earlier post, I mentioned that I was blown away by how my family and friends really made me feel special on my birthday. The notes and gifts were so sweet and incredibly thoughtful. All of them meant so much to me, but I wanted to share with you one of the cutest gifts I've ever received. 

Monday, March 5, 2012

Cooking for 1: the good, the bad, and the ugly



Like many of you, I absolutely hated the cafeteria food in residence. I eagerly awaited the opportunity to cook for myself after months of bagels and peanut butter (the only things that were edible). In my second year of university, I moved into an off-campus house with 4 amazing girls. Armed with my mother's recipes (e.g., homemade spaghetti sauce, baked lemon chicken), my first attempts at cooking had varied success. Two major issues arose: