Snow Flakes

Its not winter just yet... but this photograph gives me a warm, fuzzing feeling. It also makes me grateful to be snug and cozy in my warm apartment.

Childhood

One of my favorite things to do is reflect on memories from childhood. The other day, my friend Jessica and I were enthusiastically sharing some childhood experiences. It always makes me feel warm, happy, and very grateful that I am able to hold on to these precious thoughts. Some of my favorites:

-Riding bikes, everywhere.
-Climbing trees, I used to have a big back yard full of them.
-Playing house, dolls, and Barbies.
-Night games with the neighborhood kids.
-Game night which always featured some sort of card game.
-Camping out, in the back yard.
-Feeding the ducks at the lake.
-Filming our own renditions of music videos and SNL skits.
-Playing mermaids with my sister in our backyard pool.
-Listening to my grandpa’s stories about his life that didn’t interest me then, but I am forever thankful for now.
-Garage sale Christmas presents that my mom was so proud to have bought for so cheap.
-Arts and crafts time with my little sister.
-Dreaming a lot, and letting my imagination be all that I needed.

Bleck

I woke up today without my voice. Its a glorious, sunny day and I all I want to do is lay in bed with my nasty cold. Its these times when I wish I was at home in Indiana, just a room away from my smiling mom and a hot bowl of soup.

HahaHalloween

(via http://indexed.blogspot.com/search/label/halloween)

Dinner Party: Fall Inspired

In celebration of the beginning of Autumn, my friends and I gathered together to create a simple spread to kick off our favorite season.

The menu included a sweet potato salad with green olives, pearl onions, yellow tomatoes, fresh parsley & a variety of seasonings, as well as a whole-wheat caramelized-onion & goat cheese pizza. Of course we got Vegan goodies (Whoopie Pies) for dessert from Cake Shop.

I just had to buy a baby pumpkin for the table setting. There will be more elaborate Fall-themed dinner additions/events, coming soon! Any suggestions on where to go for apple picking?

My Daily Bread

Falafel from my favorite falafel man across the street, who knows my order by heart
Baby Spinach
French Lentils
Beets
Pistachios
Sprouts

Ooey Gooey

Perhaps one of my favorite fruits.. I love them in the morning.