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October 21, 2010 by Hillary 10 Comments

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Hey there. Happy Thursday! I’m pretty excited about how fast this week is zooming by. I wouldn’t have been able to handle a repeat of last week. I am looking forward to a relaxing fall weekend of cool runs and warm baking. Oh, and I also need to figure out a couple of Halloween costumes. How is it that it’s nearly the end of October!?

Speaking of time flying, I registered for my Spring classes today. It seems a bit early to be signing up for classes that don’t start until the end of January, but I guess it doesn’t hurt to plan ahead sometimes.

Spring Schedule 2011

Biomedical Ethics [Philosophy]

An examination of moral issues arising in medical practice and biomedical research. Among the topics discussed are the responsibilities of health care professionals, the allocation of scarce medical resources, genetic engineering, and the harvesting of fetal tissue.

Health Education Techniques [Health & Community Service]

This course introduces health education theory, curricula, resources, and marketing techniques for use in school and community settings. Students plan, develop, implement, and evaluate effective health education and promotion programs. Students practice professional health education techniques while working with a local organization to implement a community health education.

Nutrition & Disease [Nutrition & Food Science]

This course is designed to develop skills in the use of clinical nutrition in the prevention and treatment of diet-related health problems, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and kidney disease.

Writing for Mass Media [Journalism]

Techniques of information gathering and writing for various audiences in the mass media.

This comes out to a solid 12 units. I think I am going to love my weekly schedule. FINALLY, I do not have any classes on Fridays [the only other time I didn’t was in Fall of ‘07]. Three day weekends – yes please. I also just have one class on Monday/Wednesday that isn’t until 3:00pm – sweet! I shouldn’t get too excited though because I will be trying to fill up some of my free space with an internship and/or a J.O.B.

Have you taken any similar classes? I am not looking forward to Biomedical Ethics. It doesn’t sound like my cup of tea, but it’s a requirement for my Upper Division GE Theme: Contemporary Health Issues.

Accident Update

I reported my accident to the managerial staff at the WREC today. They were very nice about the entire thing; I filed an accident/injury report, and we looked at the surveillance video from Tuesday to see if we could find my tragic fall along with any other evidence. We did! If I had a copy of the video, I would show y’all. It was exactly as I had it played out in my head to be. We even figured out who the idiotic culprit was that left the treadmill on. From the camera, we were able to tell the girl dismounted the machine almost 10 minutes beforehand – 10 minutes! If I could track her down to pay my medical bill, I would. All I can do now is allow my body to heal.

Food Footage

I don’t remember the last time I posted a picture of my eats. I’ve still been eating my usual diet: vegetables + dark chocolate.

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  • organic greens
  • tomato
  • cucumber
  • feta
  • sunflower seeds
  • 1 Dr. P burger
  • seasoned rice vinegar + olive oil

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Tonight’s salad was REAL… real food, real cooking, real darn delicious! I used Ashley’s salad challenge recipe for my inspiration.

Seasonal Salad for One

  • 1/2 butternut squash, peeled + cubed [medium size]
  • olive oil, ~2 T
  • real maple syrup, ~2 tsp.
  • fresh thyme, ~1 tsp.
  • sprinkle of cinnamon
  • salt + fresh black pepper
  • 1/2 medium red onion, thickly sliced
  • 1/4 Granny Smith apple, cubed
  • lettuce, ~2 big handfuls
  • honey chevre
  • pepitas
  • balsamic vinegar

Toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, maple syrup, thyme, cinnamon, salt + pepper. Roast on a baking sheet @ 400* for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, add the red onion to the squash and toss together gently. Continue to cook until squash is tender and onions are caramelized, about 20 minutes more. Meanwhile, wash and dry your greens – please! – and arrange on a plate. Then decorate it with the squash, onion, tart apple, crumbled goat cheese, and crunchy pumpkin seeds. Give it a slight drizzle of sweet balsamic and BAM!, you’ve got yourself a real, fall dinner for one.

 

Well, hope y’all are having a cozy Thursday evening. Have a wonderful weekend!

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Comments

  1. Shannon, Tropical Eats says

    October 21, 2010 at 7:55 pm

    that’s crazy about the girl leaving the machine on for 10 mins!!! can’t believe none of the gym workers caught that… bet you could sue, but that would take a lot of time/effort :(

    woohoo for no class on fridays :)

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  2. claire says

    October 21, 2010 at 8:01 pm

    I can’t believe that girl either…how awful is that! I always turn off my machines and wipe them down…bad karma for her!

    Delicious looking salads though!

    Reply
  3. Amanda says

    October 21, 2010 at 8:52 pm

    biomedical ethics isn’t too bad. i took it in summer school a while back. it mainly teaches you to format information to help you see both sides of an arguement.

    and sorry to hear about the accident! must have been quite a site to watch it on video!

    Reply
  4. Ashley says

    October 21, 2010 at 9:08 pm

    Ooooh, I love your take on the salad…maple syrup…mmmm.

    Reply
  5. Camille says

    October 21, 2010 at 9:28 pm

    That sounds like a great schedule!
    I wish that girl would pay your medical bills. What a crappy person!

    Reply
  6. Jess @ atasteofconfidence says

    October 21, 2010 at 10:08 pm

    I’ve taken Reporting and Writing the News which might be a little similar to your class!

    Reply
  7. Callie @ Callieflower Kitchen says

    October 22, 2010 at 6:46 am

    I’m sorry about your accident :( I can’t believe the girl just left the treadmill running for 10 minutes!

    Reply
  8. Lauren says

    October 22, 2010 at 7:38 am

    Writing for Mass Media sounds awesome. I took a similar course in college (I was a Comm major).

    Reply
  9. Charmaine says

    October 22, 2010 at 6:43 pm

    I like to plan ahead too, so I totally understand you picking your courses already! It sounds like your balance is good, and 3-day weekends are definitely a bonus (I’m hoping for those when I go back).

    Love the look of the salad…totally need to do something like this tomorrow for lunch!

    Reply
  10. katie says

    October 24, 2010 at 3:40 pm

    girl, i love your blog even if i suck at commenting!!!
    i plan ahead FOR SURE! i love not having class on fridays :) it’s awesome.
    your food is always so fresh!
    i got my dress from a small boutique.

    Reply

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