I like to plan things. A LOT. I like schedules and doing things the same way every day. But a lightening strike realization hit me today about my new schedule: I have to take this one day at a time! While it’s 5 weeks, it’s only 20 days total (4 days a week) so I just need to fit what I can in each day. 1 day (halfway) down, 19 to go.
Classes went well though!! Sports Nutrition is going to be really cool. There are only 5 of us and we’re all older (as in not undergrad) women. It’s a graduate level course so I have a few more assignments than I thought. They’re not hard, but I have to do them, which is challenging in itself!
Food Composition is going to be fun too. We’re working at a soup kitchen, and doing recipe analysis and lots of experiemental cooking. The bad part is
1) The classroom was FREEZING. I might have to wear pants in 100* to stay warm!!
2) I only had 10 minutes to eat lunch, so I couldn’t finish. I ate my sandwich into class (she said she didn’t mind) and have most of my veggies leftover. Guess I’d be better off packing a smaller lunch and having a 3pm snack??
We did get out at 1:30 which means I was home by 2:15 and need to get started on an assignment due on Thursday!
Turkey Sandwich : bakery grain bread, 1 slice herbed turkey , cilantro pesto , romaine , 2 pickles .
Zucchini , carrots + a hummus package
A juicy nectarine!
Fage <3
Ready for packing –
My 10-minute spread sitting on a wall outside to warm up from the AC. I ate the most perishable items first – fruit and yogurt and then sandwich and have veggies leftover that I never got to, although I ate 1/3 of them with the hummus.
Study time!
VeggieGirl says
Yep, I’m a planner as well, and am a creature-of-habit (so new routines kinda freak me out too, haha) – as you said, just take it one step at a time, and it will all work out. Hang in there! Glad to read that the classes are going well.
Stephanie says
This is how my summer before starting the MSN DPD program was too. I had 8 weeks of “intensive” Biochem that covered a YEAR’S worth of material. Yuck! I had class in the mornings from 8-12 Monday through Thursday… lecture Mon, Tues, Wed and then tests EVERY Thursday. Work on top of that — it was nuts. But it’s also nice to knock out that much in that short of time. Keep it up- you have a ton of support and will be stronger for getting through this!
cindy says
I’m a planner too, big time. Sometimes we are our own worst enemy. Take it easy and don’t be too hard on yourself, you are undertaking alot this summer. Good Luck
Tara says
Question to Kath and others:
I just bought a Vitamix blender (do any of you have one, if so, what do you think?) and it is supposed to grind grains into flour. I have wheat berries I could grind, but I also have tons of brown rice I need to get rid of. The commercial says you can make “rice flour,” but I am wondering if that would be super high in calories. Same goes for dry bean flour.
What do you guys think?
BethT says
Tara, 1/4 c of all purpose flour has about 100 calories in it so it’s not like it’s low cal. I would not let the calories hold you back from trying it.
Romina says
I can relate. I’m love planning things, everything. I think I’d die without my planner!
Katharine says
How does raw zucchini taste? I’ve never tried it…
Greta says
Kath-
My cousin is getting married in Greensboro, N.C. over Thanksgiving weekend. If my family met there to celebrate the holiday, do you have any ideas where we should stay and/or eat in the area. It doesn’t have to be in Greensboro exactly and we would consider renting a house or staying in a hotel. We would probably all be flying into Raleigh. Any information you might have would be appreciated.
Suzanne says
Oh, boy am I a PLANNER! I’m a virgo – so planning/organization is VITAL to my existence. 🙂
Don’t worry, Kath – we all understand your crazy schedule. You do so much already!
But, we all help each other out here. So even if you can’t get to the comments until Friday – us readers can rely on each other.
I haven’t been commenting lately (crazy busy these days!), but I have been reading and enjoying your blog. I loved the photo of the husband on the bike. Does it take more effort for him to ride it since the wheels are so small? It’s a very cute bike! 🙂
Hang in there, Kath! It must be hard starting your crazy schedule today with the heat. It’s disgusting!
Korin says
I hate when they crank the freaking AC up so hardcore in the summertime! It’s like, I don’t want to sweat but why does every restaurant, theater, etc. have to be like, 55 degrees? Lame.
Nick says
Mmm, nectarines are delicious now. But I find myself not craving them nearly as much as the peaches or apricots, especially because apricots are only $0.79 a pound here!
Your class sound really cool, I’m really thinking of finishing up my grad degree in Mech. Eng. and going back for Nutrition. Or I may just go to culinary school….not sure. I hate when classrooms are cold, especially when it’s hot out. A good strategy that I use is to get there early and sit outside for like 10 minutes to get really hot, then you’re good inside for a while (longer than you’d think).
BethT says
Greta, I used to work in Greensboro NC and lived nearby. I would be happy to share ideas – email me if you want. [email protected]
– Beth
Christie says
Kath I am taking a Grad sports nutrition class as well and I have loved evry minute of it. I only have 2 weeks left, and we did some projects and abstracts as well, it is great to learn that stuff I am sure you will really enjoy it!
Becca says
I have the opposite problem…I can never plan ahead so I’m always scrambling! Or the plans I do try to make never play out the way I see them.
Sidi says
I have a good instinct. I do planning at work, never at home. Being too organized reminds me of my mom, the bad part of my childhood, where no mistakes were accepted…