There and back again from yet another study session. Biochem studying went well, and I feel pretty good about it. In a way, final exams are easier than the original tests because they are much more broad. Most of my professors say they test us to challenge us and stretch our brains on the semester tests and the final is more a recap of topics. Plus, you’ve already learned the material once! It’s just refreshing rather than learning.
While at the coffee shop I got an iced decaf coffee with a shot of sugar-free vanilla and a splash of half and half. I didn’t really want it at all, but I felt I needed to buy something for being there and didn’t want plain water (esp. since I had a water bottle with me!) But I ended up drinking all of it, and it did taste good.
I asked the Queen Of Nail Polish if she would let me paint my toes with one of her colors since I decided I don’t have the time or money for a pedicure before my beach wedding weekend. She provided a wonderful selection of my request: coral-y pinks.
I decided on Opi’s “Lunch at the Delhi” – a bolder pink than my usual corals 🙂
Would you believe that I haven’t painted my own toenails since ….middle school maybe???! Mostly because I just don’t own any nail polish! I usually get a few pedicures each summer and my toes are hidden and boring all winter!
It was quite fun though, and I love the color. (My feet are gross!)
Dinner tonight was Plain Jane Spaghetti with fancy Napa Valley Bistro sauce!
We cooked up some whole wheat spaghetti, sautéed a pint of mushrooms and half a zucchini in some olive oil and heated last night’s sauce in a saucepan (how appropriate!).
Garnished with fresh oregano and Kelsey’s goat cheese –
There was indeed spaghetti underneath!
After another hour of studying, my brain had used up its glucose and was ready for more in the form of the perfect evening snack: a small bowl of cereal with milk.
I had some Uncle Sam’s with TJ’s High Fiber worms mixed in in soy milk .
I read the Uncle Sam’s box while munching and was quite impressed with the stats on this cereal. Whole grains, flax, barely any sugar, low sodium, no preservatives. High fiber and protein, naturally. I like it!
I had to go back for just a taste of my Mix My Granola to finish off the milk :) I almost always use granola as a topping because of it’s energy density, but gosh is it good in milk!!
Two exams tomorrow and time is running out!
Tomorrow’s plan:
- 6am: Rise
- 6:30am: 4 mile run
- 7:15am: Yoga for Runners
- 7:45am: Shower + Breakfast + Blog
- 9am: Travel to Winthrop
- 10am: Study
- 11:30am: EXAM I
- 1pm: Lunch + Blog
- 2pm: Study + walk with friends
- 5pm: EXAM II
- 6:30pm: Dinner by Matt
- 8pm: Study for Round II
Sidi says
Nice color!
Heather says
Love the choice of polish Kath! I can’t believe you don’t own ANY! Kelsey needs to take you shopping for polish sometime 😉
I just love the classic whole wheat spaghetti and sauce. I like how you added in your own veggies to amp up the nutrition!
Sounds like you have a busy day ahead of you tomorrow. Good luck on the exam!
Jessica says
Good luck on your test tomorrow Kath! I love Mix My Granola as a gift idea, it’s both affordable and unique.
Vanessa says
Cute toes! Good luck on your test tomorrow 🙂
Elizabeth says
Best of luck on your exams!
WEEKLY BITE says
Good luck on your exams tomorrow!
Erika says
beautiful bowl of pasta!
Good luck tomorrow 🙂
Stephanie says
Just found your blog and I love it! Good luck on your exams tomorrow!
Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats says
That’s when granola is most dangerous for me – when I eat it with milk…it’s sooooo good that way!!
Casey says
Pretty toes! I rarely paint mine either! I <3 OPI polish, though!
Lisa says
I usually have cereal/granola dry, until about a month ago my boyfriend served me a bowl of his homemade granola with soymilk. Yeah. I went back for seconds.
Sharon says
Mmmm cereal!
meg says
I love Plain Jane Spaghetti! Great polish pick!
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
nice toes! love the color! delish looking dinner — I love mushrooms and pasta! yumyumyum 😉
coco says
love that pink color!!!!! I need to pain my toes too!!!! it’s summer time! 🙂
Marisa (trim the fat) says
Yummy pasta!
Hannah says
mmmm I haven’t had pasta in a long time –That pasta looks so good!
Melissa @ For the Love of Health says
Pretty toe nails!
And that evening snack is something I would love. 🙂
Mara @ What's For Dinner? says
How very Kelsey of you to post your nail polish choice!! Love it!
Jennifer says
I actually have gotten that toenail polish color before and you’re right- it’s very pretty!
Kara says
The cheese on that pasta looks like it makes the dish. Yummm.
Brooke says
That is one busy schedule chicka! Isn’t it so great that its the time of year where you need your toenails painted? Hope your day doesn’t wear you down!
Joanie says
So smart amping up the veggies in the sauce to counter-act the pasta. I’m so bad about going heavy on the noodles…gotta throw in zucchini next time I make pasta 🙂
KLM says
I am VERY excited about the NP post!! Excellent colour choice!!
Michelle Hisae says
I totally want to check that cereal out now. And dang, you have a packed schedule tomorrow. Good luck on your exams!
sue says
i love nail polish names- they’re just so clever! rest up for tomorrow!
Kristie says
My toes are a similar colour right now! I love bright pinky toes for summer 🙂
The spaghetti goat cheese dish looks SO good.
Sarah (lovINmytummy) says
I think I would rather be naked on my blog than show naked toenails. It’s just a pet peeve of my to have color free toes! Yours are lovely…and you call yourself a runner 😉
Danica says
Dinner looks fabulous as usual! I think I got tired just reading all about your day tomorrow – good luck with all the exams and studying!
Laci says
Yum your dinner looks delicious and your toes look great. I like to give myself pedicures year round even if no one can see my feet. Check out this article on manicures. Go to-
http://www.innerrewards.com/topics/beauty/articles/ir-manicures-101-111
Bec says
wow 2 exams tomorrow, you’ll be busy but I am sure all the studying paid off!
Marissa says
Love that nail polish color!
Runeatrepeat says
Granola in milk is an addiction of mine.
Stephanie F. says
Cereal is a controversial health food–the high heat extrusion processing they use on it kills all the beneficial phytochemicals and vitamins found in the grains (and have to be fortified back into it!). Basically you’re getting empty carbs/harsh colon-eroding bran fiber from the stuff, although it’s certainly comfort food. 🙂
I’m a nutrition junkie, too, and enjoyed reading your success story! You’ve certainly found what works for you. Inspiring!
Emily says
Good luck with your exams Kath!!
JENNA says
spaghetti is my favorite food!!
Danielle says
That color looks so pretty!
Good luck with your exams, I’m sure you’ll do great after all that studying.
brandi says
beautiful pasta!
i do the same with my nails, too – usually bare naked in the winter, but I do like fun colors in the summer!
K says
Love OPI colors!! It’s the only nail polish that isn’t all streaky! Good luck today!!
Meghann says
I don’t own any nail polishes either! It’s too much of a pain to keep up with and I relized nails are prettier plain anyways. 🙂
RK says
You have a crazy busy schedule today! Good luck with your exams. You will do awesome!
Becky says
Kath thank you for being so inspiring! I too am headed into Finals week and the stress has me craving ‘comfort’ food. Reading about your great study habits and great eating habits is so inspiring and makes me want to step it up!
janetha says
thanks for the info on uncle sam’s, i will have to look for some. the spaghetti photos look good!
natalie shaw says
Wow. Your blog is great! I just sent you an email with some questions.. hope to hear from you!