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It’s a beautiful day back here in Ohio and it feels great to be back at college! It’s been so fun reminiscing with old friends, and surprisingly really fun to stay in the dorms. My friend Sara packed us sandwiches for the car. Turkey and Muenster with Lettuce & Tomato on Ezekiel Bread Picture 265 Grapes and Car Reading Material Picture 267 And a good amount of Sun Chips but they were not documented. I forgot how much I hated that drive. Six hours is too much. When we got onto campus we promptly mixed a drink. Firefly Iced Tea Vodka with Lemonade. Picture 270 And then we prepped for the night out. Dinner was this Clif Bar. Not the smartest idea. Picture 269 There was an open bar in the academic quad from 9 – 11. They also had a huge dessert bar, which I avoided. I had one glass of white wine and a Corona. Then we hopped into    [...]

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So for those of you who don’t know – I’m going to be hitting the road to head back to college this weekend for my five year reunion. Crazy! In the Fall of 2000 I began my college career experience at the small Denison University in quaint Granville, Ohio. My parents loved the town of Granville for its Victorian charm. Welcome to Granville, Ohio I loved it for its two bars: Brews and The Villa (may you rest in peace). We were just a short 25 minute drive from the urban mecca that is Columbus. Albeit, we never really made it into downtown Columbo – just Easton Town Center – an outdoor shopping and dining amusement park complex where we would spend our few dollars at buying movie tickets whilst donning lax sweats, noshing on lettuce wraps at PF Chang’s and buying formal dresses at Forever 21. Many a day I would spend in the Kappa    [...]

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Does anyone remember that show Temptation Island? It was so bad, but so good. Anyway, I got to thinking about it when I made dinner last night – something fast, easy and what I’ve been wanting to try after seeing it out there in blogland. BBQ Flavored Tempeh Toasted on Nature’s Own Double Fiber Bread with Avocado and Tomato Picture 224 And Kashi Moroccan Curry Pilaf on the side. Picture 219 I love that I can literally throw this bag in the micro for just 90 seconds and voila! Picture 228 It had great flavor, and even better chew. It filled me up! I couldn’t even finish my glass of water. I loved Night #1 of NO TV. I read my newest issue of Shape and started on Citizen Girl. My company merged with another last year, and we finally came together in one office last week. The other company had a huge bookshelf they call a “Lending    [...]

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I’m prepping for a big 3:00 meeting today, so lunch was eaten in Le Cafe de Cubicle. Who am I kidding? I eat lunch at my desk four out of five days a week! On Le Menu: BBQ Tempeh on Nature’s Own Double Fiber Bread with Sliced Tomato, Spinach and Avocado Picture 239 Picture 244 I really love this BBQ tempeh! Tangy and chewy with a hint of spice. Talk about flavorful! Dessert Concoction: Plain Oikos, One Splenda, One Banana Picture 238 All Mixed Up Picture 247 The Splenda didn’t mix around too much though and I kept getting little zaps of sour from the yogurt. I love the Oikos, but the plain is better suited to smoothies and other recipes. Whilst lunching I am listening to some retro Sting on Pandora. If you haven’t tried Pandora yet, you don’t know what you’re missing. It saves my work days. You select an artist you like,    [...]

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If you’ve experienced a horrible time at the DMV, then you can empathize with me, and understand why when I left work at 1:00 and got home at 5:30 with nothing accomplished that an alcoholic beverage was in order. So, here’s what I like to call “Quinn’s Day of Hell in Suburban Maryland.” 12:00 Eat lunch in office cafeteria quickly before departing. A Flat Out Wrap with Leftover Steak, Laughing Cow and Spinach Picture 183 Picture 186 Strawberries and Vanilla Greek Yogurt Picture 181 Picture 184 1:00 Depart office in DC for VEIP Inspection Station in the middle of freaking nowhere Gaithersburg. Look how close I am to the front! Picture 192 2:16 Here I am guys! Hanging out in line – proud to show you how easy my day looks. Picture 193 2:29 Day goes sour when I find out I don’t need to be at the emissions station – I just need    [...]

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I LOVE long weekends, but it’s so sad to see them go. I had a great one full of lots of fun times with friends, outdoor activities and getting caught up on life. So, without further ado…. FRIDAY I took the day off – had to go to the dentist, overall get caught up with some errands. Breakfast were these oats: Picture 077 Lunch was a lovely Chickn Patty on an Ezekiel Bun. And a leftover salad from the day before’s luncheon. Picture 087 Picture 081 Worked out next to George Stephanopoulous at the gym earlier that morning too. We hosted our friends Macy and Elizabeth’s engagement party Friday night. Geoff went to work right away helping: Picture 099 I’m kidding He was a GREAT help! On the menu: Roast Beef, Boursin, Avocado Roll Ups Picture 108 Mini Pulled Pork Sliders (crockpot pork – I am an amazing chef ) Picture 117 Picture    [...]

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