Last night I cooked our first dinner in the new house! I thought after so much moving that Mom would appreciate a nice meal. I ran 8 miles with my cross country coach so I wanted some pasta! It was super easy and only took about 20 minutes to throw together. I thought it was really … [Read more...] about The First Supper
WIAW – As of Late
Hello! I was so excited to share pictures of the new house, and I was overwhelmed by all of your kind words and well wishes! Mom and I are so excited to live here. So far it's been nothing short of amazing! While I haven't taken any pictures of a full day of eats (moving is … [Read more...] about WIAW – As of Late
Moving Day!
Well, the day has finally come. It's Moving Day! My mom and I had no intentions of moving, but then last summer we found a house only 4 blocks away from where we lived and fell in love. Our offer was accepted but we still needed to sell our house if we were going to move. For about 9 … [Read more...] about Moving Day!
Basketball Camp and Black Rocks
This past Tuesday and Wednesday I spent the day in Marquette for team basketball camp! While I didn't take any pictures at the gym (obviously- I was playing!) I did take a lot of other pictures! Third Street Bagel For lunch on Tuesday we went to a bagel place. Hello new favorite restaurant in … [Read more...] about Basketball Camp and Black Rocks
WIAW – Small & Simple Meals
I've made an effort to reduce my veggie intake and I can honestly say that I feel great! I guess it is possible to eat too many vegetables. I almost feel like cutting back has increased my appetite - yes please! Here's a look at what I ate on Monday. Yesterday I was gone all day- fun post on … [Read more...] about WIAW – Small & Simple Meals
Homemade Semolina Pasta
I. Love. Pasta. Confession: I used to eat it for dinner every single night. No joke. Just plain pasta with salt & parmesan. And I wondered why I had that little potbelly. Now I save that meal for the night before races:) A few weeks ago my youth group made homemade pasta! ... does … [Read more...] about Homemade Semolina Pasta
Firecracker 5 Mile (34:06)
I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July! Mine was wonderful, spent with friends and family. There was quite a bit of food too :D I ran in the local 5 mile race which was my 4th year participating in it! last year Prerace dinner: cookout with all the family in town! and another … [Read more...] about Firecracker 5 Mile (34:06)
WIAW – Dorm Food Edition
I have so much food to share from my trip! But then I realized that I basically ate the same things everyday. The first couple days I was in food heaven. By the end of the week I was getting sick of the same options everyday. Nonetheless, I was still very happy with the choices I had! celebrating … [Read more...] about WIAW – Dorm Food Edition
Grandma’s Dulce de Leche Poke Cake
I didn't plan on posting today, but then Grandma and I made a cake last night and I have to share the recipe! And while I'm sharing that, I might as well share the rest of the day since I already take pictures of every single thing I do ;) It was my first time having overnight oats since school got … [Read more...] about Grandma’s Dulce de Leche Poke Cake
Women in Engineering 2014
I don't know if I said the specific reason I've been gone for a week. I went up to Michigan Tech University for a summer program called Women in Engineering. What an experience it was! Does anyone else wait as long as possible to sort through trip pictures? Because it's one of the worst … [Read more...] about Women in Engineering 2014
Back to Real Life. (and a super simple summer dessert!)
Hey guys! Long time no talk :D I've missed blogging! I'm back from my awesome trip to Michigan Tech and life is back to normal. Before I share everything from my trip I just wanted to share a super duper easy dessert I made last night. And because I'm procrastinating sorting through the hundreds … [Read more...] about Back to Real Life. (and a super simple summer dessert!)
Scenic Shores 5k (19:25)
I'M IN THE SUB-20 CLUB! I've had this 5k on my schedule for a month. I hadn't ran a 5k race since the Turkey Trot! I wasn't expecting to do great - the amount of speed I have done since track ended on May 31? ZERO. I've also wayyy cut back on my mileage, going from running 6 days a … [Read more...] about Scenic Shores 5k (19:25)
