LIFE:
It’s busy, stressful, and wonderful simultaneously.
I have 6 weeks left to go of my college career… SIX weeks!
Less than 30 school days remain in my {immediate} future.
In between the madness of class, studying, and mentoring my clients, I’ve searched, interviewed, and secured a “big girl” J-O-B! More on that later. #teaser
In between the madness, I’ve made time for hikes and nourishing my mind & body with delicious, wholesome foods.
Last night, I made wild {balsamic-glazed} salmon with sautéed rainbow chard, sweet onion, raisins and sunflower seeds. Yes, this would be the dish I had to pinch my nose to eat as as a child. Perhaps, subconsciously, I made this nostalgic recipe in honor of my mom’s birthday {Happy Birthday, Mom!}… or maybe because Mom is always right — even when we’re talking about leafy greens and raisins ;)
In between the madness, I squeeze in baking dates with my kitchen whenever possible — more or less once a week.
To Note: the non-descript, moist, light, nutty baked good above is the best thing to come out of my oven all year. I whipped up my own version of a quick Carrots ‘N’ Cake treat: Pumpkin Nut Date Bars. #OMG
Pumpkin Nut Date Bars
— the Nutrition Nut version
- 1/4 c. canned pumpkin
- 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
- 1/4 c. brown sugar
- 2T maple syrup
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 c. canola oil
- 1 egg
- 4-6 Medjool dates, chopped
- 1/3 c. walnuts, chopped
Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with canola oil.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients until smooth.
Spread batter in prepared baking pan, and bake @ 350F for ~20 minutes.
Let bars cool completely in pan before cutting.
Makes 9 bars.
In between the madness, I cleanse the body {of pumpkin nut date bars} and clear the mind by sweating at the WREC.
Thursday’s workout:
In between the madness, I blog {though seldom} because my life would not be the same without it – it being the virtual world where I find the daily inspiration to be me.
& when there is time, in between the madness, I sleep.
Goodnight.
xo Hill
Sometimes I Order Two Salads
Mama Hill Does It Again
Sweaty September Workouts
{vegan} almond apricot quinoa muffins.
The healthiest dinner I’ve ever made.
Good luck over the next 6 weeks! They will fly by. :)
Just wanted to say I really relate to this. I am graduating in six weeks as well and can’t believe I enter the real world. Good luck!
I’m so happy you posted about your current college life! Can’t wait to hear about the job too :) Good luck with the last six weeks!
Congrats on the job!!!
Aw, sorry it’s been so stressful! I hope those six weeks fly by for you! :) Those bars look DELISH!
Congrats on the job!! And love these bars :) I’m up for pumpkin any time of year.
Impressive workout despite all that is on your plate! Good luck with the rest of school.
Good luck! The next few weeks will just fly by!
That salad looks amazing. So colorful!
Glad you’re surviving the madness of senior year! I’m experiencing some madness myself, but thankfully there are only 9 more weeks ’til summer… Keep chugging along!
Congrats on the J-O-B! Wow, huge relief to have that secured before graduation and entering the “real world”. ;) Can’t wait to hear what you’ll be up to – the health world will gain a huge asset once you have that diploma!