2 weeks of fieldwork done and 10 to go.
Tomorrow set to wake up 5:45 am, as usual. Other than my adjusted sleeping schedule, I love my 1st fieldwork placement. At lunch I study medical terminology. My supervisor is wonderful. Additional highlights... Not peeing in my pants, not doing anything stupid. Old ladies in jogging suits and grumpy old men.
Discovering this fabulous little BYOB Taco shop with my OT friend Gab. Smoke! I had a yummy breakfast egg taco and Mac & Cheese. But the smell made me want meat in the worst way. Yum. Did I mention they were BYOB?
I feel really good about my choice of school and study. Life is going just great.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Home for the Holidays
This semester flew by.
Wednesday was the last day of the academic portion of my time at Chatham.
I'll miss my classmates. I'll miss the student lifestyle. 40 hrs a week doing Fieldwork starts January 7th, 2013 at 7 am. 7 am.
Right now I'm back home in Detroit. Josh is still in Pittsburgh. I miss him.
A fast few weeks of visiting. Josh will be joining on the 22nd. Back in Pittsburgh the 27th.
Wedding updates!
Booked a DJ!
Booked a Photographer!
Booked a photobooth!
Booked a venue for the shower for my side of the family. Will be in June.
Wednesday was the last day of the academic portion of my time at Chatham.
I'll miss my classmates. I'll miss the student lifestyle. 40 hrs a week doing Fieldwork starts January 7th, 2013 at 7 am. 7 am.
Right now I'm back home in Detroit. Josh is still in Pittsburgh. I miss him.
A fast few weeks of visiting. Josh will be joining on the 22nd. Back in Pittsburgh the 27th.
Wedding updates!
Booked a DJ!
Booked a Photographer!
Booked a photobooth!
Booked a venue for the shower for my side of the family. Will be in June.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Back to School + adventures in Cleveland + wedding & garden updates
One week of school... down & moving Josh in with me... done.
Carol has returned and again my home feels like a home. Luckiest girl alive to have the 3 best roommates.
After squeezing 6 OTs into a mid-sized car, we discovered the glory of the $5 medium sized meal at the Moonlite Express Food Truck.
Cleveland
We started out the day eating breakfast at the Flying Crane Cafe. While the atmosphere in the patio was lovely. I was extremely disappointed that they served on plastic/paper-ware. Josh got the vegetable-don, which little did he realize would come with egg. The vegetable-don also was also sort of boring and small for the price. The broccoli & goat cheese quiche slice was tasty and came with fruit and salad. The coffee was lousy. The overall cost of 2 meals, a coffee, and a tea was around $23 and not wort it.
Next onward to the North Union Farmers Market at Shaker Square. Very impressed. 100% better market than anything in Pittsburgh.
We walked down Larchmere blvd. There was a really sweet book store (Loganberry Books) and an outrageous number of antique shops. Josh and me couldn't resist yummy tacos 2 for $7 at the Touch food truck. Josh's taco had kimchi and tofu. My taco had fried mac and cheese hold the bacon. A yummy little heart attack.
Onward to The Westside Market. The parking lot was a madhouse, as was the market. Josh got a cucumber, orange, and ginger juice. I samples some dill pickle flavored popcorn. We really want to by some vegan specialty ravioli from Ohio City Pasta, but we didn't think it would hold up well in the car. This is a very nice market. When looking at the fruit and vegetable wholesalers, I didn't particularly notice anything that was local or organically grown, but I wasn't looking too closely.
In Little Italy we stopped in for a coffee at Algebra Tea House. The Arabic coffee was fanatic and presentation delightful... a cute little pot and a hand crafted clay mug. I long for some ceramics studio time.
For dinner we met with Josh's cousin, aunt, & uncle at Tommy's! Josh really liked the tamales, while I was more impressed with the tempeh burger. We shared both along with a Greek Salad. The tofu feta was pure magic!
And that was our one day trip to Cleveland!
Wedding updates.
I ordered a belt.
I bought materials to make my own veil! Haberman Fabrics is absolutely wonderful! Here is the game plan!
Size.
Pattern.
Now for the flower.
I got shoes! The most expensive pair I've ever bought, bit of a splurge.
Garden Updates.
We've made 8 jars of salsa.
Deydrated countless tomatoes.
Made kale chips by sprinkling them with Tony's seasoning and placing them in the dehydrator. Fat free, so easy.
We have some creative zucchini successes and failures. The zucchini browns have been a huge hit, for sure cook them for 20, not 25 minutes.
And the tomatoes and zucchini keep coming. Not to understate the winter squash and greens.
Carol has returned and again my home feels like a home. Luckiest girl alive to have the 3 best roommates.
After squeezing 6 OTs into a mid-sized car, we discovered the glory of the $5 medium sized meal at the Moonlite Express Food Truck.
Cleveland
We started out the day eating breakfast at the Flying Crane Cafe. While the atmosphere in the patio was lovely. I was extremely disappointed that they served on plastic/paper-ware. Josh got the vegetable-don, which little did he realize would come with egg. The vegetable-don also was also sort of boring and small for the price. The broccoli & goat cheese quiche slice was tasty and came with fruit and salad. The coffee was lousy. The overall cost of 2 meals, a coffee, and a tea was around $23 and not wort it.
Next onward to the North Union Farmers Market at Shaker Square. Very impressed. 100% better market than anything in Pittsburgh.
We walked down Larchmere blvd. There was a really sweet book store (Loganberry Books) and an outrageous number of antique shops. Josh and me couldn't resist yummy tacos 2 for $7 at the Touch food truck. Josh's taco had kimchi and tofu. My taco had fried mac and cheese hold the bacon. A yummy little heart attack.
Onward to The Westside Market. The parking lot was a madhouse, as was the market. Josh got a cucumber, orange, and ginger juice. I samples some dill pickle flavored popcorn. We really want to by some vegan specialty ravioli from Ohio City Pasta, but we didn't think it would hold up well in the car. This is a very nice market. When looking at the fruit and vegetable wholesalers, I didn't particularly notice anything that was local or organically grown, but I wasn't looking too closely.
In Little Italy we stopped in for a coffee at Algebra Tea House. The Arabic coffee was fanatic and presentation delightful... a cute little pot and a hand crafted clay mug. I long for some ceramics studio time.
For dinner we met with Josh's cousin, aunt, & uncle at Tommy's! Josh really liked the tamales, while I was more impressed with the tempeh burger. We shared both along with a Greek Salad. The tofu feta was pure magic!
And that was our one day trip to Cleveland!
Wedding updates.
I ordered a belt.
I bought materials to make my own veil! Haberman Fabrics is absolutely wonderful! Here is the game plan!
Size.
Pattern.
Now for the flower.
I got shoes! The most expensive pair I've ever bought, bit of a splurge.
Garden Updates.
We've made 8 jars of salsa.
Deydrated countless tomatoes.
Made kale chips by sprinkling them with Tony's seasoning and placing them in the dehydrator. Fat free, so easy.
We have some creative zucchini successes and failures. The zucchini browns have been a huge hit, for sure cook them for 20, not 25 minutes.
And the tomatoes and zucchini keep coming. Not to understate the winter squash and greens.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Almost the end of summer.
So I got a 4.0 in my summer classes, then I went on vacation.
First I went to Detroit.
I bought a dress from David's Bridal. Yes, David's Bridal... the McDonald's of dresses? I made a list of dresses using the website. Stacey my consultant showed me the 1st dress on my list (which was first on my list because I loved it). And guess what? I loved it. I was ready to buy it then, but my entourage made me try on at least 8 other dresses to make sure. And guess what? I bought the 1st dress I tried on and yes it was from David's Bridal.
Josh joined me for the weekend while in Detroit. He met more of my friends and family. Mom, Dad, and Lissa made us a really nice little BBQ.
Then I was in Pittsburgh.
We went to a free concert on the north side. Dan (Josh's brother) & Becca (Dan's girlfriend) came in to visit from Philly. Met some of Josh's friends and family.
Made 4 jars of salsa using peppers and tomatoes from the garden. I am so happy with the community garden Josh & me have in the South Side Slopes.
Then I went to Shannon's beach house in Brigantine, NJ with some of the OTs
Dan & Becca took me with them back to Philly from there I took the NJ Transit train to Atlantic City where I was received by the girls.
It was my 1st time in the ocean as an adult.
I didn't get sunburned.
Had one crazy night in Atlantic City, followed by a hangover.
Watched shark week.
Went to a cute pirate themed breakfast place.
It was very successful.
Then I came back to Pittsburgh.
Yesterday Josh and me celebrated our -1 year anniversry by taking the Gateway Clipper.
Tuesday I will return to Detroit for some doctor appointments and visiting.
First I went to Detroit.
I bought a dress from David's Bridal. Yes, David's Bridal... the McDonald's of dresses? I made a list of dresses using the website. Stacey my consultant showed me the 1st dress on my list (which was first on my list because I loved it). And guess what? I loved it. I was ready to buy it then, but my entourage made me try on at least 8 other dresses to make sure. And guess what? I bought the 1st dress I tried on and yes it was from David's Bridal.
Josh joined me for the weekend while in Detroit. He met more of my friends and family. Mom, Dad, and Lissa made us a really nice little BBQ.
Then I was in Pittsburgh.
We went to a free concert on the north side. Dan (Josh's brother) & Becca (Dan's girlfriend) came in to visit from Philly. Met some of Josh's friends and family.
Made 4 jars of salsa using peppers and tomatoes from the garden. I am so happy with the community garden Josh & me have in the South Side Slopes.
Then I went to Shannon's beach house in Brigantine, NJ with some of the OTs
Dan & Becca took me with them back to Philly from there I took the NJ Transit train to Atlantic City where I was received by the girls.
It was my 1st time in the ocean as an adult.
I didn't get sunburned.
Had one crazy night in Atlantic City, followed by a hangover.
Watched shark week.
Went to a cute pirate themed breakfast place.
It was very successful.
Then I came back to Pittsburgh.
Yesterday Josh and me celebrated our -1 year anniversry by taking the Gateway Clipper.
Tuesday I will return to Detroit for some doctor appointments and visiting.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Summer flying by
What remains in this semester. 4 weeks = 11 days of classes + 3 days of finals + 2 days of lab practicals
Josh and me have a garden on the South Side. Dehydrator is just warming up.
Yesterday Josh and me used the dehydrator to make zucchini and beet chips! For the beets we sliced them thin using our mandolin then marinated them in apple cider vinegar over night, before seasoning and dehydrating. For the zucchini chips we sliced them, seasoned them, and dehydrated them. Some of the chips we made "ranch" flavored by using dill (from the garden), garlic, onion, paprika, black pepper, & salt. Some of the chips we made "cajun" flavored by using Tony's Cajun Seasoning, garlic, black pepper, & paprika. 5 & 1/2 hours later... fairly happy with the 1st results & ready to upgrade to a bigger dehydrator!
We also dried basil!
In other news, Josh and me booked the Greektown Casino-Hotel for our wedding! <3
Josh and me have a garden on the South Side. Dehydrator is just warming up.
Yesterday Josh and me used the dehydrator to make zucchini and beet chips! For the beets we sliced them thin using our mandolin then marinated them in apple cider vinegar over night, before seasoning and dehydrating. For the zucchini chips we sliced them, seasoned them, and dehydrated them. Some of the chips we made "ranch" flavored by using dill (from the garden), garlic, onion, paprika, black pepper, & salt. Some of the chips we made "cajun" flavored by using Tony's Cajun Seasoning, garlic, black pepper, & paprika. 5 & 1/2 hours later... fairly happy with the 1st results & ready to upgrade to a bigger dehydrator!
We also dried basil!
In other news, Josh and me booked the Greektown Casino-Hotel for our wedding! <3
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Vegan Zucchini Corn Bread.
Vegan Zucchini Corn Bread.
- 2 cups finely shredded zucchini liquids reserved
- 1 cup finely shredded carrots liquids reserved
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cornmeal
- ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon smart oil
Combine all ingredients. Place ingredients in a greased 9X9 glass pan. Bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees.
Pair with veggie chilli.
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