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Going Green

December 14, 2009 by Hillary Leave a Comment

It feels like forever since I’ve last posted; yet, I did this morning. I think this is due to fact that this day seems like an eternity. That’s what happens when you sit at your computer for an entire day writing about a fictional religion, I suppose. I just want this day to end so I can put my exams in the past and be d.o.n.e. with studying!

My Monday in a NUTshell:

  1. write while listening to ‘Winter Song’
  2. eat carbs
  3. write while listening to ‘Winter Song’
  4. eat carbs
  5. write while listening to ‘Winter Song’
  6. eat carbs

Thrilling, write right? Finally, around 5:30pm I made a break for the gym at my complex and did a record-breaking 20 minutes on the treadmill. I had planned to do more (promise), but when the cubicle of the place that it is suddendly became full of residents, I didn’t hesitate to run home for dinner.

I knew I needed a “detox” dinner after what I ate today (not going to go there), so out came the greens.  What’s more detoxifying that a big bowl of spinach?

(raw baby spinach, avocado, cucumber, red onion, olive oil & balsamic + pepper…in a festive red bowl of course!)

So close to finishing this ridiculous paper…

Have a nice night,

~ Hillary

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  1. Tammy says

    December 15, 2009 at 6:21 am

    Hi Hillary! I’m so glad you left a comment on my blog because I am DIGGIN’ yours! :) I love your philosophy of “living” healthy instead of trying to be healthy. Awesome! :)

    Reply
  2. louisianagrown says

    December 15, 2009 at 8:58 am

    I always punctuate study sessions with unhealthy snacks and/or exercise, don’t feel bad!

    Reply
  3. shell625 says

    December 15, 2009 at 10:00 am

    hha sorry you are bored- i definitely feel u. i have been studying psych for so long that i’m starting to go crazzy

    xoxo
    shelley
    http://findinghappinessandhealth.wordpress.com

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  4. Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says

    December 15, 2009 at 1:29 pm

    Yikes, hope your paper went well! My finals run felt like FOREVER!!! You’ll be done soon and celebrating the holidays in full force!

    Reply

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