Wahoo! The peak of the weak is over. It’s all downhill until Monday’s Biochem test. April is going to be one crazy buzy month for me, but at least I have a really exciting May to look forward to: a big wedding bash in Charleston, a trip to New Orleans with Karen for Matt’s brother’s graduation from Tulane and a cruise to Bermuda the week after. Andrew will be graduating with a bang.
We nutritionists were all munchy today. Kelsey, Lauri and Ellen broke out their snacks and were kind enough to share them around. I had a few chips and hummus.
Followed by a sample of Ellen’s Coconut Acai Prana bar, which I loved.
But the real snack attack occurred when Kelsey went wild at the vending machine. Who is this girl!?!? I have never seen her eat junk food in my life!
My late afternoon snack was to be a choice of one of these:
I chose the Coconut Pie LaraBar during class and shared a bite with KLM.
My test went well tonight and I came home to find Sleeping Beauty just hitting the hay. I changed into my pajamas and tickled his back for a few minutes. Our only minutes to spend together all day 
Then I put on my fluffy organic cotton robe from Quaker’s All Natural gift box and headed down for dinner. Love this robe, but it is HUUUGE on me. A size large. I have to roll up the sleeves. But it sure keeps me comfy and warm. I especially like the hood on cold mornings 
Dinner was quick + simple: reheated Succatash Soup.
And a hunk of sourdough
Ready for transport into the living room for some House Hunters
Ahhh
News Flash
My Lipton traveling companion Kelly put up her first tea post tonight: Tea Time: A Visit to a Sustainable Tea Plantation.
I’m really tired and off to bed early. Tomorrow’s going to be a long one, but with a really fun intermission at Kate + Nate’s for one of our Thursday Lunch Parties!!
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wow kath, can i sit and relax with you?
the robe looks awesome! sleep well tonight!!!
great snackies, too!!
Great looking snacks Kath! Have a good night… see ya for breakfast.
zest!
You look adorable in that robe, even if it is too big!
I used to have late night wednesday class! such a perfect time for munching! we used to share bringing in group snack, trail mix from costco, spicy chips, fruit from the dining hall we had smuggled out….anything goes!
Finally! A trip to New Orleans! You’ll love it there. It’ll be hot, so be prepared! Also, so much good food. Can’t wait until you go. BTW, I thought your robe was a Snuggie! I sort of want one….but it’s also so funny looking!
I LOVE NEW ORLEANS!!
Lovin’ the snack choices!!
Awh, totally love it!!
that does look like a comfy robe!!
I’m actually going to new orleans next week to visit my college roommate and to check out tulane law school
can’t wait to visit! I’ve heard such cool things about the city!
sometimes junk food and snacking is all you really need
That soup looks great and that robe look super comfy!
Oh yes! I am dying for a comfy robe like that. I had to (ha!) go to a spa for a conference for work. Every minute I wasn’t in a meeting I was lounging in the “relaxation room” drinking tea, eating granola, and rocking a big soft robe. I think a robe will be my next indulgence.
Very jealous of the robe!
Love the robe! Hope you have a nice evening!
aww you do look really comfy in that robe! enjoy the rest of the week! hope you get to relax- you’ve deserved it!
Oh New Orleans..I spent the first 13 years of my life there! I have gone back to visit about 20 times since then. If you need ideas of places to eat…I know quite a few. Redfish grill is amazing. I know a lot of unhealthy options! All the touristy stuff is just south of Tulane, I am sure you will get to see it all. it is a fun city! Just be warned, it smells
wow that’s comfort to the max. i have a comfy robe like that as well ..it’s so wonderful that it acts as a blanket as well
You snacky rebels
I love how close you are with your classmates. Some of my best buds I met in grad school 
Definitely looking comfy, Kath!
I had a good laugh at the picture of you two with your snack selection. Sometimes a girl just needs the vending machine!
haha! I love the snacking adventure… you guys are too fun!
Man, that looks sooo relaxing! Makes me want to snuggle up with some House Hunters too (what a GREAT show) Enjoy your evening!
haha…I was going to say your robe reminds me of a SNUGGIE too! That infomercial cracks me up! Especially when they’re all wearing them on the bleachers in public!
hope you get some good sleep!
That robe looks soooo comfy!!
That robe looks so comfy! It’s too bad you didn’t get to see Matt for that long today — I know how frustrating it can be to feel like passing ships on some days! When the Mister and I were both getting our Master’s it sometimes felt like that on certain days of the week. Sucks when you can’t spend time with the only person you truly want to spend time with! At least you got a few moments together
New Orleans! I was just there in January.
You must have:
Cafe du Monde
Dragos Chargrilled Oysters
Red Fish Grill Bread Pudding
Hi Kath! Just landed on your blog and love it! I’m trying really hard to eat healthier and think your blog can be the inspiration that I need to keep me motivated.
Also, the pic of this room is beautiful and funky!
linda
My goodness, you look comfy!!
Loves the bowl and plate!
And that soup looks good if I didn’t ick lima beans.
Dr. Pepper at nutrition school? Wow! Someone once showed up to one of my classes with Gold Fish Crackers and was so ridiculed by our instructor that we all stuck with quinoa and carrot sticks until the end of the course. And the Coconut Acai Prana bar- looks so yummy. Another bar that I am sure it not yet in Canada.
I won a Quaker pack from The Fitnessista and the robe is HUGE on me too! I have to wait to put it on until after I make breakfast, otherwise I start knocking things over with my sleeves! It’s still super cozy though
I’m loving all these posts with you and KLM…she’s so sweet!!! Bummer you didn’t get much time with Matt, days like that suck.
Everything that you do is everything I wish I had the nerve to do…changing my career, revamping my lifestyle. So I decided to start a blog as my motivation to really make changes that will bring me joy. I just wanted to say thank you!
Haha, you look so cozy in that robe! Oh, and I love me some House Hunters! I caught up on it this past week with my mom when I visited home.
Enjoy your relaxing time! Sorry it cant be with the hubby!
Moderated
Red Head, Yellow Dog, I was just at Tulane Law School for Admitted Students Day last week. It’s beautiful!
I sometimes randomly have these junk foods attacks and everyone that knows me thinks it’s so weird.
I guess sometimes even nutrition students eat crap. Too funny!
ha, you are so cute Kath.
Your blog makes me smile! I love the recipes too but mostly I look forward to reading it because you crack me up. Yay coconut LARA’s! They remind me of the inside of Almond Joys.
HAHA you are so funny!!!
that was quite a snack you had!
hehe, your robe is so cute!! mmm succotash!! A CRUISE!!!!???
Looks like such a relaxing evening!!!
Cruise to Bermuda? I live in Bermuda!!
wow sounds like your May is going to be awesome!!!!!!!!! Your robe looks incredibley soft and cozy!
Oh my goodness, I am obsessed with House Hunters! I watch it just about every night!
oooooh, the illusive coconut cream pie Larabar! Those are sooooo hard to find here in Halifax. Our Planet Organic apparently carries them but they’ve been sold out both times I went to get them. Apparently they are the bestest!
Sorry you didn’t get to see much of Matt yesterday, i didn’t get to see much of my husband yesterday either.
That robe looks like it would fit you and me both!
Hope you have a fun lunch today!
Love the robe + relax time.
Good choice with the coconut cream pie – BEST flavor!
Comfy robe! It looks gigantic
KatieTX ,
I visited NOLA when I was in high school and ate at Redfish
Linda ,
Welcome!
Dippers ,
Thank you!
Sarah ,
Cool!!! I believe our ship ports at St. Georges. You will have to tell us where to eat and what to see!
Kath
You will love Bermuda! I have been living here for four years, so I’ve seen pretty much every square inch of the island. I’ll send you an email with the must-sees.
Peanut butter crackers aren’t junk food! They are cheap and filling with pb goodness.
Hey Kath!
I have been reading your blog for a few months now and I LOVE it! I am Canadian, but am currently living in BERMUDA!! Feel free to ask me any questions if you want ideas of what to do while on your trip. The weather starts getting nice and warm in May, although the water is still pretty cold. The May 24th weekend is when all of the locals get into the water for the first time. It is not warm here all year contrary to what most think. It was 47 degrees the other night!!! Im sure that you will have a great time- Bermuda is a very beautiful place.
Steph
A robe with a hood? Genius!
Your May sounds really exciting. Definitely something to look forward to while you study like a mad woman.
I went to law school at Tulane and lived in NOLA for 3 years – let me know if you need recs or have questions, although I’m sure you have a full itinerary already. A true local foodie spot is Jacquimo’s – I think you & Matt would really like it.
Steph ,
Cool you live there! We will be in St. Georges, I believe? Are you nearby?
Patty M.,
Note taken!
kath
I finally tried the Coconut Cream Pie LARABAR and it is amazing!! I think it’s my new favorite flavor. The bars don’t seem to hold me over very well, they are more like a dessert to me. They contain plenty of fat and fiber, but they need to boost the protein so they’ll have more staying power.
Anyway, thanks for introducing me to that flavor, I would have never decided to try it otherwise.
we are doing bermuda for our 7th anniversary. yay! a cruise as well. Norwegian CL by any chance?
capedaisy,
Yep! Norwegian.
K
cool we hope to do the one leaving from Boston. look forward to hearing your impressions! yay.