Healthy Snack Ideas

I've always been a passionate snacker, whether I'm at my desk doing homework, sitting through a lecture, or watching my favorite show. In fact, the first thing I do when I come home from school is make myself a small treat. I find that having something to nibble on while I complete my tasks makes them more bearable. Although I don't always choose healthy snacks, (I'm looking at you, nutella) I try to as often as I can because they give me more energy and keep me satisfied for longer. And with so many delicious options to try, why not eat healthy? Here are a few of my favorites.

February To Do List

It's that time of year again when boxes of delicately wrapped chocolates decorate the fronts of stores and red roses are sold in bunches by the dozen. Everything this time of year seems to be some shade of pink or red (including my nose) but I don't mind at all. I love February! The chilly weather lets me continue wearing my favorite winter outfits and Valentines Day gives me an excuse to bake treats. Here are some things you can enjoy, whether or not you have someone special on the 14th. 

Coffee In Carborro

Today, I had my first college alumni interview at the Grey Squirrel Coffee Company in Carrboro and I'm glad to say that it went very well! I came in not really knowing what to expect, as this was my first college interview, but I was wonderfully surprised.

Skiing in Montana

Big Sky, Montana

Every January for as long as I can remember, it's been my family's tradition to take time off school and work to go skiing. For a whole week, my parents attend medical conferences at a ski resort and my brother and I enjoy full-day ski lessons. Due to the hustle and bustle of my junior year, we were't able to go last winter. But this year, I was beyond ecstatic to return to our favorite resort for the last time before I graduate. Here are a few highlights from our trip...

January To Do List

Happy new year friends! Can you believe it's already 2017? The past year has been so busy for me with college applications and such, I've hardly noticed the time go by. While I definitely enjoyed many parts of 2016, it's also very refreshing to open my planner to a brand new page. That's what I love most about resetting the calendar—the opportunity to reflect on the past as well as plan what's to come. As they say, "New chances. Same dreams. Fresh starts." That said, here are some things to make sure to try in January!

My List

With my college applications finally coming to an close, I've started dreaming of the things I could do with my free time. So in honor of 2017 coming around the corner, I humbly present to you My List: a constantly growing compilation of things I hope/plan to do in the near future.

Dream big, friends!

FITNESS

Run a half marathon
Run  full marathon
Participate in a triathlon
Go sub 1:25 in 100 breaststroke

HEALTH

Try going vegan for 10 days
Eliminate processed foods for a month
Attend a yoga class

TRAVEL

Visit Rome
Visit London
Visit Paris
Ski at Whistler-Blackcomb
Ski in Japan
Ski with friends
Go on a cruise
Visit all 50 states

ADVENTURE

Go sailing in Maine
Ice skate on a frozen pond
Swim with dolphins
Go indoor skydiving
Join a ski team
Ski down a mountain peak
Ski down a double black diamond (out west)

SPREAD JOY

Help turtles hatch and make it to the ocean
Hand out "care-kits" to homeless people
Read books to children in the Philippines

PERSONAL

Get a dog
Get married
Live in the Northeast
Live next to a frozen pond for ice skating
Name a daughter Cadence

SKILLS

Learn to figure skate
Successfully make croissants from scratch
Create beautiful latte art
Become fluent in Spanish
Read Tagalog fluently

CAREER

Graduate from college
Graduate from medical school
Work at J. Crew
Work as a barista
Work as a mountain doctor

BLOGGING

Start a blog

Quotes to brighten your day

Hello everyone! I hope you all have been having a great week. I only wish I could say the same for myself but I've honestly been so bogged down with school work and college applications. I thought I'd share my favorite quotes for inspiration in case any of you have been having a week like mine, or if you just need some uplifting :)