It’s official 
The day went by very quickly (probably because we didn’t start until 11AM!)
The next 6 months are going to be so much crazier than I ever expected. On top of the time commitment and all of the tasks to be done during the days, we have a HUUUUGE list of competencies we have to complete and many of them have to be done on our own time 😥 I will survive. It just won’t be as fun as I’d hoped.
After checking in and ruffling through tons of paperwork, I decided I better eat at least part of my lunch (at 12:30) or I might not get another chance until dinnertime. Luckily we had breaks so it worked out well, but I went ahead and took photos of the contents before I left in case I had to eat under the table.
It was such a delicious and healthy lunch!
I ate my turkey, cuc, mustard, jalapeno sandwich on Great Harvest pumpernickel bread at 12:30.
And half of my veggies.
I packed some of the kalamata olive hummus I made on Sunday with the veggies I cut up on Sunday in a nice little fort on the side so it stayed put.
A Biscoff for dessert!
I finished off the veggies + hummus during the first break around 3PM (and nibbled on some pretzel sticks)
And then ate my grapefruit around 4PM at break #2. It was SUCH A GOOD GRAPEFRUIT! I love eating them like an orange. So juicy!
We broke around 4:30 and headed to a Mexican restaurant for a mandatory networking social hour.
I knew I had dinner waiting for me at home (but I did have a few chips to tide me through the commute!)
I’m glad I didn’t order anything at the restaurant because I walked in the door and helped Matt put the finishing touches on this beautiful display of nutrients!
Organic flank steak from Greensbury Market. Matt seasoned it perfectly with pepper and garlic powder and seared and sliced it just like my dad used to. [Yes, I know it’s rare – to each her own!]
I’ve really enjoyed the meats Greensbury Market sent. I think I was having a hard time eating meat last year because I’d read some of Michael Pollan’s books, but by eating organic I feel like I’m supporting a good cause (and meat is very nutritious!) Last year was all about cutting down the budget; this year is all about spending the dollar wisely and I hope to get some kind of organic meat once a week.
Drumroll…………….ACORN SQUASH. Love, love it. Especially cooked this way (Roasted at 400* for 20 minutes per side and drizzled with canola oil and kosher salt)
For our greenery we just had some romaine dressed in Annie’s Goddess. It was delicious and took 30 seconds to prepare.
We also enjoyed the scent of this new candle from Cheryl!
Dessert was a Vosges Peanut Butter Bonbon from VeggieGirl.
This second one was even better than the first. These guys have amazing flavor!!!
Off to unwind so I can rewind for tomorrow’s much earlier start!
Food Makes Fun Fuel says
That steak is cooked beautifully
And you are going to do great at this job! Seriously, you’re so organized I’m sure it might feel rushed but it won’t be sloppy. I never even knew bout google tasks and calender until NERD KERF
Jennifer says
Congrats on making it through the first day! It will be busy but only for a finite period of time, I have no doubt you can and will handle it all brilliantly!
That flank steak looks sooooooooo good! I always eat mine on the rarer side, I believe you are supposed to, right?
Jessica @ Going Off Birth Control Pills says
Sometimes crazy busy times in life can be the most fun! 🙂
The steak looks delicious… yum. I love it sliced thin and rare like that.
BethT says
Totally agree with you about the meat – both the way it’s cooked and its origin 🙂
I used to be vegetarian and felt guilty when I went back to eating meat. Then, like you, I made a conscious effort to spend my meat dollars on sustainable, ethical, organic meat whenever possible. Yes, it’s more $$, but it tastes better and makes me feel as if I’ve made a wiser, guilt-free choice.
Naomi(onefitfoodie) says
so profesh!! love the close up of the pin 🙂 cant wait to hear about the internship as we follow along 🙂
the steak looks great and just like you said, to each his own! some like it rare, some like it well done, so I hop eyou enjoyed it to its fullest of flavor!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
congratulations to you on your first day! matt’s dinner looks absolutely delicious.
Hillary @ Nutrition Nut on the Run says
CUTE placemats. Glad your 1st day went well =)
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Awww– very cool that it’s official! I hope Matt took a picture of you!
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
So official. Looks like you have a lot head of you but you’ll do great.
I like my meat a little deader but to each his own.
julie says
Hi Kath!
Good look on your internship!
I don’t frequent Wal-Mart very often, but I was there the other day and happened to see that they were selling Biscoff! It made me think of you…maybe you can find some at your local store!
Simply Life says
congrats on the intern position!
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
Congrats on your first day! Internships are suppose to be pretty intense… I know you’ll do great 🙂
Katie says
I’d kill to come home for a dinner like that!
Katie
Rachel says
Your dinner looks delicious! Isn’t it nice to have a husband who cooks for you :)?
Sharon @ What Is Sharon Doing Now?! says
Just lovely – – – everything.
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
Woohoo! Sounds like a great first day and your dinner looks fab!
Cole says
Congrats on being officially an intern! Hopefully all of the craziness of the next 6 months will help them pass by as quickly as possible
Mara @ What's for Dinner? says
So glad your first day went well, and how awesome to come home to that dinner!
Gracie says
CONGRATS GIRL!!!! =)
Ellen says
I’ll look forward to your future posts about the great experiences that come along with this internship. Good for you!
Yea for acorn squash! We are having it tonight–I’ve never prepared it like that, will have to give it a try.
zestycook says
Congrats on your first day! So glad to see some meat on your plate! Looks great. Nice job as usual Matt.
zest
Danielle (Coffee Run) says
Congrats on interning!! Hopefully that will be me in a few years 😀
Your acorn squash is so pretty!
Kristen @ Change of Pace says
I’m so glad your first day went well Kath! It may seem like a lot ahead of you but just think about how much fun it’s going to be. It will be so rewarding at the end! 🙂
Jess. says
That dinner looks delicious! I shy away from a lot of meat for the same reasons you did (price and ethics), but can’t pass up a good rare steak every now and again! And acorn squash is one of my top 5 favorite foods in the universe….
KatieMoo says
I’m glad that your first day went well! And don’t worry, these 6 months will definitely fly by and soon you’ll be a full-fledged RD! Some of the competencies are annoying, but many of them are just busy work and shouldn’t take up too much time.
And I agree, that dinner looks amazing!
Nicole says
Dietetic Internship?! You’re interning to become a dietitian?! If so, WOOOOOT! Good luck! Glad day 1 went well!
Kath says
Yep!
Heather @ The Joyful Kitchen says
hurray for making it through the first day! this time will just fly by and before you know it you’ll be an official RD 🙂 i love my meat rare too…the flavor is so rich that way! hope you have a good and restful night!
Christy says
Wow, a dietetic intern! Hopefully I’ll be there soon 😀 That’s awesome and I’m in awe! Good job!
Cait (Cait's Plate) says
Ah!!! So exciting!!! I can’t believe you’re finally at your internship! I feel like it all went so fast! (I’m sure you don’t feel the same way 🙂 )
Sorry it’s going to be crazier than you thought, but at least it will make the 6 months fly??
Glad you survived your first day Kath! 😀
Julie @savvyeats says
How exciting! Congrats on your first day 🙂
Tracey says
You were so prepared for lunch. I’m 100% impressed. That is totally something I need to work on for the new year!
Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) says
YUM that flank steak looks delicious! congrats on making it through your first day, kath!
Mom says
Love the nametag!
Pat says
I got a Danish squash to roast last week (and I did) and – wahhh – it was mostly seeds inside, not a lot of squash “flesh.” It was still tasty but I felt gypped. I end up putting the leftovers into a risotto that was yummy. Had sage and tumeric in it too (found recipe on Tasty Kitchen). It called for butternut squash, but it was good with the Danish too. This week I have a butternut squash to play with.
First day seems like it went well. You’ll be fine once you’re back in the routine.
Carolyn says
I’m gonna have to start photographing my lunches and snacks before work because sometimes I’ll be working in a facility where I can’t bring cameras or cell phones. 🙁
Janice (O.S.M.B.) says
Glad to see there’s still time to blog 🙂 Thanks for making the time, as I genuinely enjoy the posts and meal ideas!
Good luck tomorrow 🙂
Krissy (Single Serving) says
I have to say – I’ve never had acorn squash but it is so pretty every time you feature it that I now feel like I have to try it!!
Maggie says
I completely forgot to wish you good luck on your first big day–but obviously you didn’t need it 🙂 But still, good luck for the full monty tomorrow.
And, I LOVE that you eat grapefruits like oranges! I’ve never met anyone else who does and my college roommates used to mock me for it. It is totally the way to go. Smart woman!
Morgan @ Healthy Happy Place says
I’m a new reader and love your blog! congrats on your first day 🙂
Kath says
Welcome!
Kelly from Bridges and Bites says
Congrats on being official!!! That is so exciting!!!!!!!!!!!
Kel says
What a sweet husband!
These 6 months will be flying by…enjoy them!
Jenny says
that dinner looked amazing! I clearly need to try acorn squash ASAP
Jil says
Yay, for having your first day under your belt!! That dinner looks phenomenal.
Paige (Running Around Normal) says
Wow what a day! It will definitely be a switch from going from your previous schedule to full time work! Sounds like it’s gonna be at least a little bit fun though, right?
That’s so sweet of Matt to have dinner waiting for you when you get home:) That squash looks good – we had acorn squash, too!
shelby says
Hey!
My name is shelby and i am new to the whole blogging world and i just wanted to say how much i love your blog, keep up the good work 🙂
Kath says
Welcome!!
Megan says
Kath-
Did you have to go through a separate application process to be accepted to your internship or was the internship guaranteed when you were accepted to and starting taking classes at Winthrop?
Kath says
It’s a totally separate application process and matching through the ADA, but if you are already a Winthrop student I think there is an edge.
Megan says
I have no doubt that being a student at Winthrop gives you an edge. I have my bachelors in Dietetics and it is the same with the university I got my degree from. No guarantees but yes, it does give you and edge. Congrats on getting matched. I know how tough it is to get accepted to an internship.
Kasey says
You have a way fancier nametag than I had as an intern! I have faith that you will breeze through your internship 🙂
Reading this post makes me want to light a candle!
G.G. says
That is a beautiful dinner!
AnnQ says
Oh, that Acorn Squash looks de-lish!
And I agree — Organic Meat is definitely the best way to go….it’s a bit pricey, but I really think it tastes better, nevermind not having all the nasty antibiotics, etc 🙂
Jenny says
Good luck with you upcoming semester, I know that if there’s anyone who can do it you can, Kath!
Wow, that dinner is beautifully presented! And honestly, I like my meat medium at MOST, so that looks just about perfect to me 🙂
I’m going to try acorn squash that way, sounds yummy.
Susan says
It’s official! So excited for you : )
Lauren @ Reading and Running says
I’m glad you had a good first day of your internship! I’m sure this will be an amazing experience for you and tons of fun!
Jenna says
Busy busy day! Glad you survived it!
Dinner looks amazing! What a great hubby you have!
Jenna
Lindsay says
Such beautiful presentation 🙂 That steak looks awesome!
Shannon, Tropical Eats says
congrats on the first day!!!!!!!!!!! ahh so exciting 🙂 And holy yum, flank steak is soo delish. Have a great 2nd day!
[email protected] Food, Fitness, Fashion says
I will have to try acorn squash that way…it looks so good, my mouth is watering. It looks like you have a lot of work ahead of you, don’t stress you will get it all done! YOU ALWAY DO!
La says
Before I gave up meat entirely, I always insisted on my meat rare like that. So succulent. My boyfriend and my dad both like theirs well-done….I don’t get it at all!
Chelsea says
Your dinner looks A.MAZE.ING. That’s EXACTLY how I like my meat cooked. Good job Matt!
I’m sorry that life is going to be so crazy for the next 6 months 🙁 I know you’ll get through it and with grace-it’s what you do best! 🙂
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
Congrats on making it through the first day! Now at least you know more what to expect. LOVE that dinner!
Ashley says
i wouldn’t necessarily call meat a “good cause” just because it’s organic. still a murdered animal on your plate. not to mention, the world be able to sustain itself much more easily from a world hunger perspective and an environmental perspective if meat-eating wasn’t so prevalent. disappointing to see the wealthiest countries eat meat like it’s nothing. it takes something like a minimum of 7 cal of veg to produce 1 cal of meat. if the entire world ate meat like the US does, it’d have flipped itself on its head environmentally long ago.
here’s a decent interview i heard recently on npr if you want to educate yourself further:
http://www.onpointradio.org/2009/11/eating-animals#comments
Kath says
Ashley,
I called it a ‘good cause’ because that industry needs way more support. While I totally agree with you about the environmental aspects of reducing meat consumption (it’s not like I’m advocating eating it 7 days a week), I don’t think America is going to go 100% vegetarian anytime soon (nor do I think that is necessary). What we do need is a system overhaul and reduction in the impact and pounds of meat consumed in this country and the organic industry needs all the support it can get. Rather than going vegetarian myself, I’d rather support the cause (because I personally think meat is very nutritious and important for humans).
Karmen @ Fit Twentysix says
It’s good to hear your first day went well! Sounds incredibly busy, but I’m sure you will do well with such a full plate. No pun intended! I’m sure all of those organizational skills will serve u well. Jeez what is it with my puns today? Anyway. Congrats again =)
Julia says
That acorn squash looks beautiful! I’m going to make one tomorrow night.
Sarah says
Ok, that spread is totally putting my spicy black bean quesadilla to shame – I need to step up my meals 😉
ellen eats beets says
what an awesome husband to make such a healthy and delicious meal for you!
Tara says
Ahhh! I’m a dietetic intern too. It’s exhausting and so time consuming but will all be worth it in the end! Just have to get through that stupid exam, grrrrr.
Tara says
PS. LOVE your blog. I’m new to the blogging world and am loving it so far. I would love to share intern stories!
Kath says
Welcome Tara!
Frogs and [email protected] Paris Food Blog says
chin up! and lots of good luck.
which of michael pollan’s books did you read? he’s pretty great, i think. when i do (very rarely) eat meat, i go to the butcher-it’s hard (almost impossible) to get organic, grass fed good quality meat over here, but at least I can see all the animal corpses around me, so i know i’m eating 100 percent animal. and anyway france is pretty pro-active about regulating their food industries, so even the worst big scale meat producers haven’t reached the depths of american evilness/grossness. but i need to do more research…..or just stick with beans.
also, if you need another reason to stay away from industrial meat….here’s recent a article from the nytimes http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/31/us/31meat.html?ref=dining
BroccoliHut says
LOVE how you presented your dinner–such an elegant display:)
kimmie says
do you eat the skin on the acorn squash??
Kath says
Yup!!
Frogs and [email protected] Paris Food Blog says
ah and in response to ashley and the “murdered animal” rhetoric above. i don’t want to rant but….jeez. i am all about making a fuss for reforming the meat industry (because it has a global effect). but honestly, let’s not reduce things to “meat is murder” peta crap. your choice is great (i’m a vegetarian 6 days out of 7 a week), but it’s personal.
people have been eating meat for years, and to throw out centuries of culinary tradition, just because you think sheep are cute, seems very silly. eat animals, don’t eat animals, whatever, just be aware of your impact and give some respect to the earth, your body, and the meat itself.
Lisa (bakebikeblog) says
oooh what great looking eats….that dinner looks amazing!!
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
Cute name tag! 🙂
That pumpernickel bread looks SO good! I bet it’s soft and squishy? hehe Dinner looks fabulous, too! I have to try making acorn squash fries. Yum!
Jenn
Freya @ foodfitnessandfreya.wordpress.com says
hey well done on your first day! The first one is always the worst I think, cos you don’t know where anything is going etc (like if you drive somewhere you don’t know, it feels like it takes WAY longer on the way there than on the way back!), so yay you for getting it done 🙂 I bet tomorrow will be easier!
And wow, what a lovely meal to come home too! Readng posts like this today makes me wish I lived with someone who liked to cook me nice meals after a long day – jeaallloouuss lol!!
I hope you have a nice relaxing evening, it seems like you deserve it 🙂
Gina @ Gina J's Healthy Way says
I wish I had dinner at your house!
Adi (oatonomy.com) says
You will do *great* managing your time and getting everything done. If anyone can do it – and excel at it – it’s going to be you! You’re following your passion and that’s exciting. I hope the internship is a great experience!
Brittany says
Glad to see your first day went well Kath!!
The pearberry flavored candle is intriguing- I used to love the Bath and Body Works Pearberry scent!
amanda says
Congrats on your internship. I am glad you had a pic and a quick way to cook acorn squash. I have one that I have been meaning to use but haven’t found time to cook. I am planning to make it tonight, plus with the oven it will heat up the condo a little bit
Cassie @ A Very Busy Mind says
I think my favorite part of this post is the veggie fort for the hummus. Hahahaha. Yay for a successful Day 1! Good luck on Day 2!
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
I feel the same with meat. I’d rather have less of it if it means being able to afford a really good peice of meat once in a while, rather then buying cheap meat more often. 😀 Your dinner looks fabulous!
Oh, and the internship will probably become more fun as you progress and once the internship directors get to know you. 😀 It must feel great to know you’re on the last step towards becoming an RD!
rungirlrunn says
Congrats on your first day!! It may make you a lot busier, but it’ll be so worth it. When I did my dietetic internship, it was almost a year packed with 60+ hr weeks & more homework than I’d ever seen in my life. At the beginning I was wondering what I got myself into, but it turned out to be the best year ever. I learned SO much it was unbelievable, became more confident in my abilities, and met fantastic friends. Hang in there, you can kick your internship’s butt 🙂
Nicole says
Man first day on the job and coming home to a yummy dinner…you are one lucky gal! I am totally going to buy acorn squash tonite at the grocery store.
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Glad you had a great first day! Nice dinner!
Katy @ These Beautiful Feet says
I know it’s SO overwhelming at the start of the semester but I have faith that you’ll be able to handle it well! 🙂 I just watched Food, Inc. and now more then ever I want to limit my meat intake for when I can afford organic meats it’s SO important!
Amanda @ Cakes and Ale says
Was this your first acorn squash?!
I love acorn squash. My mom used to make it for us when we were kids and we would call it candy! I made it for my family over Christmas and they saw me eating the skins… they had no idea they were edible (and full of fiber!)
Allison K says
love me some rare steak!
Heather (The Single Dish) says
Rare steak is the only way to go! Your dinner looks amazing 🙂
Katharine says
That dinner looks PHENOMENAL! I need to teach my bf to have that ready for when I get home 😉 Yummy!
Tasha - The Clean Eating Mama says
The name badge looks great! Congrats again!
Courtney R. says
Good luck with your internship. My internship was 9 months-yikes. I completed it in 2005 (wow 5 years ago) and I have to say it was the toughest 9 months of my life thus far, but a necessary evil I guess. Great to see the organic meat. I have read Pollan’s books, China Study, and John Robbins as well. I highly recommend Diet for a New America and The Food Revolution if you haven’t read those. Of course you will probably have to pick those up in 6 months after the internship!!
Good luck!!
cupcake says
great tip from the bento box folks: those flexible silicone cupcake cups make great (and colorful!) leakproof holders for hummus, berries, or anything else that you don’t want to slide around inside your tupperware. fill ’em, tuck ’em beside the veggies, close the lid on everything. no need to build a fort with pepper strips, unless you really want to ….
Deanna - The Unnatural Mother says
YUMMO!!!!!!!!
Meredith (Pursuing Balance) says
Congratulations!!!! I sent in my applications, so I’m just crossing my fingers till Match Day!
anna says
well this is only my opinion
i have to say.. you have such beautiful pictures of mouth-watering healthy foods
but the picture of the banana, oats and pb spoon in the banner
is not the most appetizing!!
any plans to change it to something cuter 🙂