Hey Guys!
Sorry I haven’t been posting lately. I have been very busy with school work and very stressed out.
Please bear with me over the next couple weeks. I have a humongous amount of work to complete.
I will try to post as much as possible and keep up with google reader.
I can’t wait until the semester is over.
<3!
Hello! Long time, no see!
I’m sorry that I haven’t posted in a couple days but I have a very good excuse.
I have become a famous artist

Don’t even try to steal that picture. I’ll find you.
On a different note, I have completely failed to remember to bring my camera over the past couple days. This is really a shame because Jeff and I hung out with two of our favorite friends last night, Jess and Seth

Aren’t they adorable? I met Jess during my first semester at UAlbany and she is so awesome. When Jeff and I met Jess’ boyfriend, Seth, he and Jeff clicked instantly and we’ve all been good friends ever since. Jeff and Seth talk about math and science while Jess and I talk about English and Writing. It’s perfect.
Anyway, we went to a cute little Mexican Cafe in downtown Albany called El Loco. I don’t eat Mexican food that often so I’m not the best judge but I really liked the food and the atmosphere was great. We were seated at a round table in the corner by the window. Jess and I split a Carafe of Sangria and I ate way too many chips.
I ordered the Ancho Chicken in Green Salsa Quesadilla
A whole wheat flour tortilla folded over chunked breast of chicken spiced with ancho-chipotle chiles, and covered in tomatillo salsa covered in jack and cheddar cheeses and broiled. Served with Mexican brown rice and a salad
I scraped off the cheese and ate the entire quesadilla along with some of the rice and most of the salad. It was really good. Jess and I drank most of the sangria and at then Jess poured some in her water by accident. It was hilarious. We definitely stopped drinking after that.
Earlier that day, I tried to go to a spinning class but the power went out at the gym. I decided to treat it as another rest day. I’ve been taking a lot of them lately because I’ve been so stressed out by school. In fact, I was really looking forward to spin yesterday morning because it’s like therapy to me. At least I am still going to a class this weekend.
Most of my meals today looked like this:

I didn’t even bother to take other pictures because I seriously had PB Toast 3 times today.
- Fuel before tackling 6 miles on the crossramp at the gym this morning.
- Banana and Cinnamon Raisin Swirl PB Toast for breakfast
- 1 piece of toast with regular PB for dinner tonight
I also had a bag of Stacy’s Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips from the vending machine at school. Jeff and I stopped by a diner for lunch today and my meal there is the reason I only had toast for dinner tonight. I ordered the French Dip which came with french fries. I ate less than half of everything on my plate but I haven’t had french fries in a while and they just didn’t sit well in my stomach.
I finally felt ok to have toast a little while ago. For dessert I had the two Newman-O’s that you see in my masterpiece above and only two of the peanut M&Ms. I also couldn’t resist a mini Reese’s PB cup.
Now I’m just waiting for The Mentalist to come on at 10:00 and then I’m off to bed. Tomorrow is reserved for homework and google reader (I have 206 posts piled up and I’m sure there will be more tomorrow)
For my Literary Journalism class today, I had an assignment to write a 4 page memoir about a significant part of my life. A couple years ago, before Jeff and I lived together, I was driving home from his house and a stranger followed me home. It was an extremely traumatic experience and it still upsets me to think about. It was the first thing that came to mind when I started to write my memoir.
What would you write about?
Have a great night and an amazing Friday!! Happy almost Weekend!
SO, I originally wrote this post at 8:00 this morning but my computer crashed. Turns out I had some type of virus and Jeff just got rid of it. So HERE’S MY POST at 11:04pm instead. :-)
I hope everyone had a nice relaxing Tuesday.
I had the most relaxing day in the world yesterday. I had the day off from both work and school and spent a good portion of the day in bed reading like this:

Yes. I have Betty Boop Pajamas and they are amazing. Don’t be jealous.
I had to read The Florist’s Daughter by Patricia Hampl for my Literary Journalism class. I think all of you should order it from amazon. The book reads like poetry. The writing style is amazing.
Anyway, yesterday was spent doing the following things:
- Taking a rest day from working out
- Reading in bed all morning
- A trip to UPS store where I sent the amazing Brandi a package
- Shopping at the mall
- Having dinner out with Jeff
- Watching HIMYM and Big Bang Theory
Seriously, how could my day get anymore relaxing? I didn’t even touch my computer for most of the day.
But let’s rewind to Sunday night so I can show this giant bowl of mac&peas

This was my dinner on Sunday night before I left for work. Of course, I used Annie’s

and just mixed in a buttload of peas.
Since I didn’t get home on Sunday night until after 12am, I decided to skip my Spin Class yesterday morning. This was my first time skipping in a while. This Saturday, I am participating in something called a Burn-a-Thon at Gold’s Gym. I am going to a Pilates and Spinning class on Saturday morning to help fight diabetes. I usually go to spinning twice a week so I didn’t feel bad skipping yesterday morning since I’m going this weekend.
I was out of bananas (I know, it’s horrible) so I mixed some eggs with a chopped up link of Sundried Tomato Chicken Sausage and a bit of reduced fat cheddar for breakfast

This ended up being way too much food and I didn’t eat all of it. What I did eat filled me up for a while.
I know I say this a lot but I had the most amazing lunch.

Look at that and tell me it doesn’t look amazing.
I heated up a sweet potato and topped it with warm apple slices. The apples were just warm enough that I was able to smoosh them into the potato like apple sauce. I made a big salad on the side. Again, this was way too much food and I ended up putting half of it in the fridge. I would highly recommend trying this for lunch and maybe adding a little bit of cinnamon. It was fantastic!
After lunch, I went shopping!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I spent a lot of time trying on clothes. I really needed more pants for work and finally found them at the Gap.

I got two pairs of skinny cords and red fleece gloves. The one thing I will tell you about my job is that I get a pretty sweet discount at the Gap without actually working at the Gap. Ooo a riddle! You can all probably figure it out now. (if you can tell where that shopping bag in the top of the picture is from, you can figure out where I work)
The thing about these pants though is that they are too long because I am too short (I’m 5′2″). When I got home, I actually found them on the website in petite and ordered them. So now I have to go back and return the ones in the picture. Oh the joys of shopping!
I met Jeff at Unos for dinner at around 6:00. I ordered a glass of Harvest Moon Pumpkin Ale for fun.

I had a hard time deciding what I wanted and Jeff and the waiter made fun of me for a while about it. I finally decided on the Tomato and Cheese 5 Grain Flatbread. I asked them to add roasted vegetables (zucchini, squash, onions, and peppers) to the top.

OMG. Fantastic. I had 3 wonderful pieces.
When I got home, I had this for dessert

WW Toast with Cinnamon Raisin Swirl PB. Yum!
The rest of my night was spent watching TV and reading.
Since this post is going up now when it was supposed to go up this morning, this is all I have for you tonight!
Until next time blogfaces!
What do you do to relax on your days off?
Have a great Wednesday!
I’m leaving Jeff….

for this Peanut Butter….
Seriously. I had it four times today. FOUR.
I. am. in. love. You think I’m kidding. If it were legal to marry Peanut Butter, I would.
My obsession started early this morning before my spin class when I spread some on a piece of toast to fuel. It was all downhill from there. I had to have it all day. I proceeded to layer in onto my Waffle Sandwich after spin

Kashi Blueberry Waffles with Banana and PB

If you’ve never tried this peanut butter, GO OUT AND BUY IT RIGHT NOW and eat it directly from the jar. You will not be disappointed.
After class today, I walked around for 15 minutes in the pouring rain trying to find my car in the parking lot. I went to a hour long class and met with my advisor for 10 minutes and for some reason I couldn’t for the life of me remember where I parked. I’m so ridiculous!
When I finally found my car, I drove home and registered for my Spring 2010 classes!!!!
Here’s what I’m taking:
- Magazine Writing
- Info Strategies for Journalists
- Expository Writing
- Narrative Journalism
- Opinion Writing (maybe)
I’m psyched! No more Gen Eds. YAY!
I was starving when I got home so I heated up some leftover Penne with Chicken Sausage from Monday night


I had a couple blocks of Dark Chocolate for dessert.
And for a snack before my pilates class?…Do you really have to ask?
More Cinnamon Raisin Swirl PB on a piece of toasted whole wheat bread. (No picture, sorry)
Something I learned today: Pilates is REALLY hard when you haven’t gone to a class in a couple weeks. My abs are going to KILL me tomorrow! I’m so glad I went though. I’ve missed my double workout out Wednesdays (spinning in the am and pilates in the pm) I was determined to go tonight.
Before I left for class, I prepped dinner and Jeff cooked/baked it while I killed worked my core on a yoga mat.
I present to you…
Baked Porkchops with Apples

Served with broccoli and a baked potato stuffed with apple butter. This meal was my second favorite thing of the day. The first was obviously the Cinnamon Swirl PB…duh
With dinner, I had small glass of this:

I got this bottle at a Winery Booth at the Apple Festival a couple weeks ago. We cracked it open at our Halloween Party over the weekend. It is so yummy!

I know I’ve professed my love for all things blueberry in the past but I just need to say it again. I love blueberries. Phew.
Hello. My name is Rebecca and I’m addicted to blueberries….and Cinnamon Swirl Peanut Butter.
Speaking of Cinnamon Swirl PB, guess what I had for dessert!?
Oh no she didn’t…

Oh yes I did. I topped 1/2 a banana with about a Tbs of Cinnamon Swirl PB and 1/2 a block of Dark Chocolate and popped it in the microwave for 10 seconds.
*Explodes*
This jar isn’t going to last me very long….
What is your favorite type/brand of nut butter?
Quote of the night:
Jeff: How much peanut butter have you had today!?!?!?
My answer? Not enough.
Have a great Thursday!
Well, it’s that time Once Again…


MOMENT OF SILENCE PLEASE

RIP Once Again Creamy Peanut Butter. I’ll always have a special place for you in my heart.
By the way, I’ve replaced you already

A girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do. (Watch out Cinnamon Raisin Swirl- you’re next!)
While on the topic of oats, check this baby out

Bowchickawowwow
Don’t you wish your oats were hot like mine? Yes-I grated Dark Chocolate over my oats yesterday morning. Yes, Chocolate for breakfast is totally acceptable. Thank you very much.
Annnnd…Chicken Sausage is my new favorite thing ever


Well, maybe not ever….maybe it was my favorite thing last night. Served with this:

Like this:

Twas yummy.
A BIG thank you to POM Wonderful for showing my mailbox some LOVE

I didn’t even see it coming. I opened my mailbox and WHAM there is was! So thanks to to Lindsay for the POM Wonderful Surprise.
I had the most amazing sandwich today at Uncommon Grounds BUT I didn’t have my camera! You can throw tomatoes at me if you’d like. Speaking of tomatoes…my sandwich consisted of a toasted pesto bagel (that’s right, pesto bagel) with a schmear (their word, not mine) of hummus and tomato slices. Frickin AMAZING. So amazing, that I skipped my class to eat it. Good excuse, huh? Come on! Food is more important!
Jeff made me dinner tonight (with ingredients from the organic section at the grocery store- ooolala)
He made Pad Thai with Chicken and Rice Noodles

It was awesome!

Can you believe that I’ve never had Thai food before?!? This was my first time trying anything Thai related.
In other news…

Edy's Slow Churned Fudge Tracks with TJs Dark Chocolate Edamame
A perfect way to end my night.
Spinning, English class, and work tomorrow.
Tell me something AWESOME about your day!
An awesome thing for me today was that Ellis Henican came to lecture in my Journalism class. Turns out my professor used to be his editor at Newsday in New York! How crazy is that!?
What is your favorite type of cuisine?
I never know my answer to this question!
Have a great night!
So, our Halloween Party was a success!

I was a school girl (hardeharhar)
Our fridge was stocked…

Sam Adams Octoberfest and Blackberry Witbier and Post Road Pumpkin Ale

Woodchuck Granny Smith Draft Cider
Some people brought other types of beer and my friend, Dana, brought a whole box of liquor…
I ate more junk food last night than I’ve had in the last four months (oops)

Best. Pizza. Ever.
Chips & Sweets:
- Food Should Taste Good Sweet Potato Chips with Apple Butter for dipping
- French Onion SunChips
- Newman’s Own Organics Mini Pretzels
- Mini Reese’s PB Cups
- Peanut M&Ms
- Mix of Mini Hershey Bars
- Candy Corn
I went a bit overboard on the snacks. I also had a slice of Garlic & Tomato Pizza (well, almost 3 slices)

It was well worth it. We had a great time!

Dara and I

Hugh Hefner and a Playboy Bunny

Dara was a 50's house wife

The decor and Jeff

I will be the first to admit that I was VERY hungover this morning.
What I drank:
- 1 Woodchuck Granny Smith Draft Cider
- 1 Sea Dog Blueberry Ale
- 1 Sam Adams Blackberry Witbier
- 2 BIG glasses of Blueberry Wine
- 1 shot of Malibu Bay Breeze (because shots are more fun!)
- 1 shot of Green Goblin (which someone actually spilled all over me-haha)
Needless to say, things got silly and I started taking pictures from the floor...


My pictures started getting blurrier…
and blurrier…

Then my camera died and I fell asleep on the floor for 10 minutes.
I slept very well last night. :-)
This morning, Jeff and I joined our friends, Dana, Don, and Erica, for a much needed diner breakfast


Don’t we all look so awake and excited!?
I ordered Eggs Benedict without the hollandaise sauce

I ate most of it. Some of the Canadian bacon found its way to Jeff’s plate.
Then, Jeff and I ventured to Washington Park in downtown Albany. We stopped at Uncommon Grounds for coffee first

We checked out the Harvest Festival that was going on in the park and Jeff bought me a vegan chocolate chip cookie for 50 cents. Then we sat near the dog park for more than an hour and watched the dogs run around and just enjoyed the autumn weather.




We decided to stop at Panera for lunch. We ordered the You Pick Two with 1/2 of a Fuji Apple Salad for me and Chicken Noodle Soup for Jeff

And now I’m home writing a ridiculously long post for your reading pleasure!
For dinenr tonight, I’m either having Banana Oats or Leftover Pizza.
I have bunch of reading to do for school tomorrow and I fully plan on tackling google reader tonight. I miss reading everybody’s posts!
Once again, I apologize for the irregular posting. I plan to get back on track this week!
Question of the night: Do you usually eat healthily at parties or do you ignore it for the night?
I usually eat as healthy as possible but I REALLLY needed to unwind from school last night! I’m glad I made an exception! I think it’s important to do so once in a while!
Anyway, spinning and work tomorrow!!
Have a great night!!
I am. I promise.
My very busy week didn’t exactly end on Tuesday. I still had a bunch of other things to do the rest of the week, including getting ready for our Halloween Party tomorrow night. (I can’t wait!)
I’m sorry I haven’t been posting as regularly as I used to. I promise to get back on track very soon!
Because I was really busy this week, Jeff and I ended up eating out A LOT. I went to Uncommon Grounds twice for breakfast (toasted bagel with PB). Since our decisions for what to eat were pretty much last minute, I didn’t have my camera most of the time. I did take some pictures of what I ate at home. So here are the highlights:
I had a lovely plate of whole wheat pasta for dinner on Wednesday night (cheap and easy)

I love squiggly pasta. It’s so much more fun to eat!
Then I had a tower for dessert


Newman's Own Organics Chocolate Newman-O's
The only thing I photographed yesterday was dinner.


Two tacos with tomatoes, hot sauce, and a tiny bit of cheese
And, of course, dessert

Edy's Slow Churned Fudge Tracks
This morning, I planned to go to the gym but decided to save time and do level 1 of the 30 day shred instead. I LOVE that workout! As Jillian would say: it’s so simple yet verrrrryy effective.
Since I got a late start this morning, I had breakfast brunch at 12

Banana Oats with Chocolate Chips and PB
These weren’t that amazing today! I think it’s because I cut down my soy/almond milk combo.
I’ve been running around cleaning my apartment all day. I have to call my job at 4 to see if they need me to come in and if they don’t, more cleaning for me!
I just made the best sandwich ever for lunch

What’s inside:
- Sliced Tomato
- Shredded Mozzarella
- Basil
- Garlic
- Black Pepper
I topped two pieces of WW Bread with the ingredients and put it under the broiler for 2 minutes

Amazing!
And for dessert?

2 mini reese’s out of the bag of candy that I’m supposed to be saving for tomorrow’s party (shh- don’t tell anyone!)
And that’s been my life for the past couple days! Now, I’m going to continue cleaning and maybe go to work. My friend Dara and her boyfriend, Ian, are coming up early tomorrow to help get things ready for the party. They’ll be here around 2. I’ll try to post before then and don’t worry, I’ll have plenty of pictures from the party to show you guys! Hopefully, I won’t drop and break my camera this time!
Anyway, until later!!!
How do you handle very busy weeks and blogging?
Have a great Friday!!
Update: No work tonight!! YAYYYY!
Oh, and

Oh man! Tuesday is over! YAYYYYY!!
I’ve been waiting for this day to be over since last week. For the past 4 days, I have been working constantly either on school work or at my part time job.
Today, I had
- A midterm (that I never had time to study for) plus an essay due for my regions beyond Europe class
- An essay due and a presentation in my Literary Journalism class
- A story on the NYS law to add nutritional information to menus due for my Newswriting and Reporting class.
Plus a million pages of reading.
I didn’t have time to blog but there was nothing really interesting to blog about anyway. My meals were pretty boring and often looked like this:

Banana Oats and Coffee
I will be the first to admit that I’ve had way too much coffee over the last couple days. No, really-WAAAYYY too much coffee. I’m not exaggerating at all.
I have over 200 posts in my google reader and I’ve only been to the gym twice since Thursday.
But I’m going to stop complaining now and show you a grilled cheese sandwich

I don't even remember which day I ate this

But I had it with Newman's Own Organics Cinnamon Soy Crisps
And also this Baked Apple Bagel from Bruegger’s
That’s right. I said baked apple bagel

Toasted with PB with more Cinnamon Soy Crisps for dinner last night
Plus this

For lunch yesterday

Made with egg whites
And Annie’s Mac & Cheese for dinner tonight

Annnd those were the highlights.
This morning, I rushed out of my apartment to get to my midterm and stopped at Uncommon Grounds for a quick grab and go breakfast.

Recycled Pic-Toasted Banana Nut Bagel with PB
I ate half for breakfast and the other half for lunch in between classes. I also got their Caramel Vanilla brew today. It was yummy!
I was determined to go to the gym on Saturday even though my car was being fixed and I had to walk there in the cold. I was on the crossramp for something like an hour and a half (8 miles or so) because I got caught up watching One Tree Hill.
I went to a spinning class yesterday and I’m going to another one tomorrow morning.
Right now, it’s time for sleep! I’ve been watching a Law and Order marathon with Jeff for at least 4 hours (haha)
Goodnight Tuesday!





























