1. I can't express how happy it makes me that it's finally beginning to feel like spring here in Baltimore. This winter was a rough one (at least in my opinion) so I was definitely ready for some warmer weather.
With warmer weather comes running outside! This week I made the big leap from my seasonal treadmill run, to the much more enjoyable outdoor runs! I ventured out in the heat for one 5 miler and one 4 miler with my good friend Katie. It was such a welcomed change of pace to just have a casual run outside enjoying the fresh air and good conversation with a friend, instead of the indoor treadmill runs that can become repetitive and boring. I also went for a solo outdoor run on Wednesday when the temperature was in the 90s! My body was definitely not ready for a work out in that kind of heat so I kept the pace pretty slow and steady...let's be honest...I just didn't want to pass out.
2. GOOD FOOD! All week I had been looking forward to going to Whole Foods for my big monthly shopping trip. Some of the things on my grocery list:
apples, raspberries, strawberries, bananas, clementines
avocados
carrots, celery
corn cakes
soup
almond milk
yogurt*
almond butter
Vans GF flax waffles
VegaOne protein mix
Kombucha
popcorn kernels
coconut water
hummus
*I bought a different kind of yogurt this trip just to change things up a bit. It was recommended to me by a good friend whose taste buds I trust, so I decided to give it a try and it was a great choice! Siggi's is a brand of Icelandic style yogurt that has only 100 calories per cup while still containing a big protein punch, but minimal carbs. Icelandic has a similar taste to greek yogurt, but is a bit smoother in texture. These cups are great for breakfast on the go, to thicken up a smoothie, or just as a snack, and will be sure to keep you full for a while. So far I've tried the pomegranate passion fruit flavor and the peach and loved them both. Definitely worth trying if you haven't already!
Other random food happenings from the week:
Dinner at One World Cafe-you've heard me talk about this place before. It's one of my favorite restaurants around campus because they specialize in vegan and vegetarian friendly food. It's always a treat when I get a chance to go there, and this time was no exception.
fresh pressed juice!
Hummus+veggie wrap
Possibly one of the best late night snacks ever invented...popcorn!! It's low in calories, high in fiber content, and easy to make fresh--trust me, once you make homemade popcorn, you will never go back to those processed butter bags again (no offense to those companies who make those)
Tips for making the best air-popped popcorn (trust me, I've had a lot of practice with this):
- Buy the kernels plain from your local supermarket
- Pour the kernels into the bottom of a pot with just enough olive oil (or any type of oil that you want really) to coat all of the kernels, then place the lid on the pot
- Turn the heat on your stove up to about a 5/6
- Let the oil heat the kernels for about 6 minutes (or whenever you start to hear the kernels start to pop) and then take the handle of the pot and kind of stir up the kernels a few times to ensure that the ones closest to the bottom don't get burned (DO NOT take off the lid because then you will have popcorn kernels flying all over your kitchen and probably burning you..just FYI...I have personally experienced this)
- Once you hear the popping start to slow down (approximately 2 pops per second) then pour the popcorn into a large bowl
- Sprinkle with a little sea salt and Bon Appetit!
3. Bake Sale
The Sirens held a bacon bake sale this past week. Even though I personally don't eat bacon, many people are obsessed with it so we took advantage of this and incorporated the crispy goodness into our baked goods.
Baking away! Paulina made chocolate covered bacon, cinnamon rolls sprinkled with bacon, and marshmallow s'more bacon bites.
Sami made the donut holes with maple glaze and bacon sprinkled on top. I made the chocolate devils food cake bites with sprinkles (for the vegetarian customers).
We had such a great turn out-everyone really loved our clever idea. Success!
4. Spring fair weekend!
Possibly one of the best weekends at Hopkins all year is Spring Fair. It's always ton of fun and this year was no exception. Here are a few of the highlights:
Kickoff with fireworks!
Fair food complete with funnel cakes, chicken on a stick, fried oreos, corn dogs, smoothies, and so much more. Unfortunately I didn't have a chance to sample any of it this year, but I heard it was all amazing. I have no doubts.
Lots of time spent with friends!
Saturday afternoon brunch with my Phi Mu Phamily :)
Fun in the sun!
That's all I have for tonight, but I'll be back later in the week with more food pictures (as always) and a few workouts to try! See y'all then! Have a good Monday 
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