I wouldn’t call a full day of school and then teaching spin all that relaxing, but I am feeling pretty chill sitting at Starbucks. This is kind of my second home, but it’s been a while since I’ve spent an evening here.
Today went fast.
Breakfast.
Banana – no picture.
Lots of food lab goodies (today we learned and cooked veggie proteins)-but the orange teriyaki tofu I made was not so goodie. I had a bite of most of these things to say I did but it was freaking hot and I ate my sandwich for lunch instead.
I got some sunshine at lunch (and an apple for dessert):
After school I ran a few errands, tried to clean up a bit in my apartment (key = tried), and snarfed dinner (a repeat of yesterday’s salad but this time with breadsticks instead of croutons) and then taught spin.
I had every intention of going to yoga afterwards but I was so not feeling it. So I decided to tackle my to do list instead and got things rolling on my latest freelance project (an article about how to choose a rewards card) and started to do some research about food biotechnology for a presentation I have next week (along with a test, an assignment, and a midterm — no big deal). I also had a snack 
before I got sucked into these articles about GMO foods and the debates over whether they’re good or bad. You know what the answer is? Eat real food. Simple.
If the answer is that simple, what’s the point of a nutrition degree? I’m having a life crisis. Nothing like impending due dates to spark a little self doubt. Nothing like a quote or 120910291 to put me back on track. Along with some background music.
“We fail to see that we can control our destiny; make ourselves do whatever is possible; make ourselves become whatever we long to be.” Orison Swett Marden
“I was once afraid of people saying, “Who does she think she is?” Now I have the courage to stand and say, “This is who I am.” Oprah Winfrey
“Take care, don’t fight, and remember: if you do not choose to lead, you will forever be led by others. Find what scares you, and do it. And you can make a difference, if you choose to do so.”
“Think about your future possibilities and the fact that your potential is virtually unlimited. You can do what you want to do and go where you want to go. You can be the person you want to be. You can set large and small goals and make plans and move step-by-step, progressively toward their realization. There are no obstacles to what you can accomplish except the obstacles that you create in your mind.” Brian Tracy
“It isn’t necessary to know exactly how your ideal life will look; you only have to know what feels better and what feels worse…Begin making choices based on what makes you feel freer and happier, rather than on how you think an ideal life should look. It’s the process of feeling our way toward happiness, not the realization of the Platonic ideal, that creates our best lives.”
Also knowing that I’ve got a busy weekend is keeping me smiling. I’m hoping to be productive and to see some people I’ve been missing. If the weather’s right, there’s gonna be some running and biking in there too, you can be sure! If not, I might end this hiatus from the pool OR I might just give myself a little bit more rest and rejuvenation. Only time (and mother nature) will tell…
Do you ever doubt your path? How do you deal?
Do you have an opinion on GMO foods?
What song has a knack for making you feel better?
That tofu looks absolutely delicious, I am such a fan.
I never make tofu at home! Note to self: change that!
Oprah quote, BT quote, the very last quote …. swooning in quote heaven <3. Love you lots bffaeae thanks for always overflowing me with inspiration! xo
So much to share!
I love relaxing days. I can totally relate to Starbucks feeling like your second home. When I was at school, I was constantly at a local coffee shop! I miss it now
Starbucks even SMELLS like home!
I love that song! I pretty much know all the lyrics by heart thanks to watching The Hills (all 5 seasons) three times :p. I Starbucks sounds so relaxing! We used to have a Borders with a Starbucks attached and I could spend hours in both, unfortunately the ol bookstore closed
! I know that sometimes I doubt what I’m doing and the purpose, but I end up realizing later that if I just take a break from my crazy mind for a bit, I can think clearer about the whole dilemma later.
A song that lifts my spirits is Float On by Modest Mouse!
Ah such a good song!
I’m going to go relax to that now… 
not going to lie, I’m slightly obsessed with your walnut bread. Seriously. I need some. I wish I knew how to make dense nutty grainy breads like that! And YES to living at Starbucks. I totally lurk in local coffee shops allllll the time, even when I don’t really have work to do I like to go there and blog or read haha. It’s just something about being by myself, but also able to get a cup of good coffee (and maybe a baked good treat!), and also surrounded by other people….being home gets lonely! and boring. and distracting. haha. And hey, it’s okay to doubt your career path! You’re supposed to be tested like that, I think – and if you come out still wanting to be an RD, then you passed the test and it’s validation that, yes, this IS what you’re supposed to be doing. And FWIW, yes, nutrition seems simple, but you’d be suprised how many people lack the basic knowledge of it. I think we, as college-educated people living in urban areas, are kind of in a bubble. people around us are educated and well-off enough to eat well, but (well at least in the US) the majority of the country reallly isn’t. And hey, as “simple” as nutrition is, I personally definitely still get frustrated and confused and I still talk to my RD on a regular basis
there IS a demand! young women and athletes of the future WILL need you!! And If I am ever a professional athlete I am going to hire you as my personal RD lol!
Awe thanks for that! And if you’re a pro PT or whatever you will need an RD in practice with you right!
And we could write a book. Or just run in epic places together on a regular basis as our vacations. Sound legit? I think you’re right–simple but complicated, in a strange way! 
Stress and impeding projects can make anyone doubt themselves! Plus you JUST started the program and haven’t really had a good feel for it yet. I’m sure you just need a few more weeks to settle in.
Text/facebook me if you need to chat though!
Ah thanks Chels! I appreciate all your advice
and HAPPY FREAKING BIRTHDAY!