Relaxing with Leftovers

Almost made it through another week and boy do I have a lot to look forward to this weekend. Tomorrow I am going to a Mexican restaurant in Harvard square with a few girls from my internship and Saturday I am attending a celebration for a friend.

What are your plans for the weekend?


I had a nice little workout at the gym today. I did a few bicep, tricep and ab exercises followed by a 3 mile run (about 26 minutes). I felt great doing the workout, but had a little awkward situation while I was there. I have noticed that a man I used to go to high school with has been attending my gym. This male was much more popular than I was in high school, so I was unsure if he would know who I was. Plus, I am usually sweating pretty hard at the gym and the last thing I want to do is get into a conversation with someone. Anyways, today he walked by me and I kinda looked the other way so I wouldn't have to say hi or get into an awkward talk. But, to my surprise, he came over to say hi. I was sweating profusely and totally awkward when saying hi back. Oh well, maybe I will be a little more "cool" next time....

What do you do in awkward situations? Or when you see an old acquaintance?


Once home I had a nice relaxing dinner of leftovers (chicken, mushroom and broccoli pesto), while sitting on my sofa watching Chronicle.

With a little TV.....

Oh YUM, the leftovers were even better than the original!!!!!!!!!

This was the first time I have sat on my couch for dinner, I usually sit at my table. I was feeling extra tired tonight, so I thought this placement was appropriate. And I LOVED it!!! Oh and I also had some pumpkin and cookie dough ice cream for dessert (Also on the couch)!

Where do you eat dinner?

Can't wait for the weekend......

A Day of Successes!

Hello!!! Well I am feeling a little better today, but another good night sleep is definitely in order. Today has been a VERY busy day and I am not going to lie I am kinda glad it is over. However, I successfully made it to the gym this morning (It was VERY hard getting there). I don't know how people go to the gym early because there sure were a TON of people there at 6 am. Once there, I did 30 minutes on the stair climber and then did 3 x 10 push ups and few different ab exercises. I showered and was at work by 8:15. SUCCESS!!

For breakfast I had an instant oatmeal packet, blueberry bran muffin from Trader Joe's and banana all mixed together. SO GOOD!! I didn't take a picture because it looked kinda gross. I spent the day  following up on my cases, seeing students and helping out with my supervisor's advisory class. Lunch was leftover Naan pizza and an apple.

After school, I rushed to tutor a high school student. But first I stopped for a bowl of homemade Greek chicken and orzo soup at a Greek diner near where I tutor (I was a little extra hungry today, maybe from the early morning workout??). Tutoring went well, I felt a little unprepared because I had not read the books and thus could not discuss them with her. I plan to try and read a little of each book before the next meeting. However, I got to read a little of one of the books tonight and it was incredible ("Caucasia"). I think I might buy it for my personal collection. It was VERY good. 


Has anyone read "Caucasia"? If so, what do you think?

Despite feeling a little unprepared I thought my first tutoring session was a success!

Once finally home, after 7, Evan had dinner ready: Vegetable Marsala Burgers with 1/2 Swiss cheese, string beans and home made french fries.

It was delicious. I think I finally found a veggie burger I like. The texture and taste was great! I might have a repeat of this burger later on this week. I am pretty tired and going to head to bed soon, but first I will have a few anise cookies! Have a GREAT night and I hope you all had successful day!