Because this afternoon, I handed in my last final exam and portfolio as a college junior.
Here is a 10-second visual representation of how I currently feel:
Okay, okay, so minus the whole guns thing, but even though I don’t have THUG LIFE tattooted across my belly (or should I hold that thought until I wake up after a night of heavy drinking?), I am looking forward to straight up chillin‘.
This semester kicked my ass but I guess that’s what I get for deciding to do my senior project and take a couple 400-level honors classes at the same time…But the good news is, I made it! 
I had breakfast on the sunny porch with Gladice this morning to celebrate the end to my desk+chair academic captivity.
1/2 cup oats, 1 cup water, 1 small banana, 2 TBS ff cottage cheese, cinnamon, PB & zucchini bread crumbles.
Then I printed all my work out and had lunch before heading to campus to hand it in. Tortilla pizza!
Newman's Own pasta sauce, grilled chicken pieces, tomato slices, spinach & reduced fat mozz cheese on a La Tortilla Factory whole wheat wrap.
I also had an apple for lunch dessert:
But my final papers weren’t the only thing that went to campus with me. I thought that today would be perfect to try running outside. So I finally put my Forerunner to good use!
Can we talk about how flushed my skin is? Also, I didn’t run the whole time but a good portion of it. I LOVED IT! And can’t wait to do it again! I also absolutely love having this HRM with me because I can pace myself and see my distance. It’s amazing! I’ve been missing a whole world of running out there!
But the greatness of this day doesn’t stop there either. I also got an email about an exciting development at Celebrate Brooklyn this summer, where I’ll be working…
“The ‘Celebrate Brooklyn Bike Zone’ will be the largest bike parking initiative at a cultural (non-bike) event in NYC. Bike to the Bandshell and safely park your bicycle at the ‘Celebrate Brooklyn Bike Zone’ located at 11th Street and Prospect Park West. We are partnering with Transportation Alternatives to provide Bike Valet and Self Park & Lock areas to accommodate approximately 400 bikes.”
You can ever plan out your route to the venue here. I am beyond excited!
I’m off to find a cupcake
What are you excited for this summer?
Congrats on being done!!!! LOVED the thug lifeeee clip from pineapple express, gave me a good little laugh! I hope you find yourself that cupcake and congrats on such a good run!!
You’re just kickin’ ass left and right!!
hahah Gladis is starting to have a permanent role in our life now huh? hahahah
CONGRATULATIONS on being done with finals!! Now there’s only summer to look forward to..I am MOST excited to bust out all my flip flops and sun glasses!! And to sweat while eating ice-cream. FABULOUS!!
What an awesome summer job! This summer I am aiming to enjoy my new house as much as possible, get a garden growing, get a husband building me a patio and just relaxing and enjoying a tasty beverage outside.
Isn’t it awesome how great a run can feel after a break?
Happiness Awaits
CONGRATS on being done. Finally eh! Woot!
That run sounds awesome. Even though I’m kind of sort of afraid of running outdoors still, you have me really wanting to go right about now.
And that Bike Zone sounds really cool!
Love the forerunner! Your skin doesn’t look too flushed on my computer…
I’m most looking forward to Bonnaroo + 3 weddings of good friends!
Congrats on being done with school! That scene cracks me up!
I’m looking forward to sunshine and warmth. I cannot wait to move to my new house so I can have dinner on the patio too!
Love the tortilla pizza!
Mostly I’m excited for warmth this summer. And green – flowers, plants, trees…everything green.
I’m getting a forerunner soon and can’t wait. It looks awesome!! Glad to hear you like it.
I’m excited to go to Aruba this summer
and start the rest of my life once I find a real job!
I surrriously need a forerunner or garmin! I am missing out in that world of running!
WOOHOOO for being done! Celebrate with cupcake(s)!!
Congratulations on being finished! I’m glad your run outside went well too. Now I think you better celebrate with some cupcakes! Get thee to a cupcake bakery ASAP!
Yum, your eats look delicious. Congrats on being all done! That must feel awesome, and it sounds like you had a great run, too! That bike project sounds so cool.
I’m excited to chill out with my family, and run in the nice weather!
i’m excited to visit the FL Keys this summer! yay!
That pizza looks amazing, congrats on being done!
Yay for being done!
I’m looking forward to lots of warm walks at night while eating cool ice cream.
congrats on finishing!!!! that’s got to feel good – I hope you get your cupcake!
ahh haha pineapple express makes my LIFE! so funny..
that bike project sounds awesome girl .. hope you enjoy it
I know i’m def. excited to get my natural tannnn on this summer – can’t afford any more bronzer!
Congratulations on finishing =) Love the video!
Ooo the crumbles on top of your oats look perfect! I can’t believe I’ve never thought of doing that!!
I’m excited for the sunshine…I need to tan!!!
I am excited for getting my lazy arse to the post office to send you some FlatOuts. For gosh sakes, I am ridiculous. They are coming…promise!
Gracie’s having cupcakes at her birthday party…if you want to come. I know a killer present you could bring with you.
Awesome blog!!
Congrats on being done!!
Amazing looking eats- especially the tortilla pizza!
I love the Bike Project! Very cool!
I am excited for the warm sunshine!