Day 47: I bought my Vogue Festival tickets! I’m thrilled at the chance to listen to some of the most accomplished minds in fashion. Now, if only March would get here sooner…
Month: February 2014
Day 47
Day 47: A sunny morning made for a beautiful run on the East end. I found this colorful gate just begging for a photo shoot so I stopped and had a look.
Day 46
Day 46: I imagine it’s pretty easy to tell what’s on my mind since this is the 4th food post this week!.Oh well, can’t blame a girl for loving her food! Today’s post is a yummy chicken broth soup. I actually had it yesterday buuuut all the pics I took today will be on the blog soon enough. I spent the day writing a paper for class and working on several posts for the week. This is starting to be a lot of fun 🙂
Chia Seed Pudding
While living in the dorms, my favorite thing from home was my mom’s infamous Chia Seed Pudding care package. She would pre-measure the ingredients into a little box so all I had to do was buy some milk and viola!
Chia seed pudding is great, healthy alternative to regular pudding. The pudding has a tapioca-like texture but with a more versatile flavor that makes it perfect for any occasion. You can garnish it with chocolate and fruits to make a dessert or throw some granola and raisins in for a mid-morning snack. Sky’s the limit!
Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons chia seeds
2/3 Cup of milk (I used almond milk, but any kind will work)
¼ teaspoon vanilla
A pinch of salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon honey
*If you want a chocolate flavor, add 1 tablespoon cocoa powder)
In a small bowl combine the first five ingredients. Mix well and refrigerate for at least an hour. When you’re ready to serve, mix in the honey to your liking.
Now for the fun part. Once you’ve created the pudding you can garnish it with whatever your heart desires!
A few of my favorites: Nuts, fruit, coconut, raisins, ginger, pomegranate seeds, granola, chocolate shavings
The Smock
Vintage Shirt, H&M Necklace, ASOS Shoes, Primark Tights
Though trends can be hard to follow, one English staple look will always be an oversized top. Whether it’s a wool coat or a vintage button down, an oversized top is an effortless way to feel put together and bold. Most people shy away from oversized tops for fear of looking “boxy” or shapeless. But paired with slick tights, it’s an easy way to balance the look by bringing shape back into the ensemble.
If you’re in the market for a smock, check out your local thrift store. I got mine in town for just $7 and it’s one of the comfiest pieces I own.
Scotland
I decided to book a last minute trip to Edinburgh, Scotland when I got a mean case of wanderlust. MegaBus had a cheap night bus and EasyJet’s insane prices were too hard to resist! So why not right?
Edinburgh was just wonderful! Normally when I go to a new place I always feel a little resentment from locals, but the Scottish were anything but! Every person I met was animated, helpful and so so proud of their country. Men would walk down the streets in Kilts and bagpipes just cause.
We stayed at Castle Rock Hostel, which looked AMAZING upon arrival. It was located in the center of town, great facilitates and full of lively travelers ready to mingle. However, during our second night, my friend woke up covered in bug bites and found her bed infested with bed bugs! The hostel refunded her one night but was surprisingly nonchalant about the ordeal….
Sandeman’s free walking tour was a great way because we were able to orient ourselves and gain some basic background and history of the city. My favorite part was visiting Greyfriars Kirk where JK Rowling was known to have wandered seeking inspiration for Harry Potter. Apparently the “Tom Riddle” and William “McGonagall” gravestones really stuck with her!
The rest of the day involved some Scottish whiskey tastings, fudge shops ( lots of em) and some good old fashioned exploring! On Day 2 we hiked to Arthur’s Chair for a view and even made it to Portobello beach for some delicious soup at Porto café. Although the beach was FREEZING, you would’ve thought it was a warm summer day with all the excited dogs playing in the water.
Although Edinburgh was a short trip, it was a easy escape from London to experience a new culture. I can’t wait to return and see what the rest of the country has to offer.
Day 45
Day 45: Home sweet home! Although I never got any bug bites, my roommates and I still took the precautions of disinfecting EVERYTHING we brought with us once we got home. 2 hours and multiple burn wounds later (kidding), we were finally rid of the hostel nightmare!
For more pictures from Scotland check out my new travel post!
Day 44
Day 44: Bed bugs! Jill was up all night with bug bites so we decided to stay in Edinburgh and cancel the day trip we had planned up North. We hiked up to Arthur’s Chair for the best view in the city and even soaked our feet in the sand at Portobello beach. Although the water was FREEZING, you would have thought it was a sunny summer day with all the excited dogs playing.
For more pictures from Scotland check out my new travel post!
Day 43
Day 43: After a long night bus ride to Scotland I finally arrived early Saturday morning. I ended up siting next to a girl from one of my classes who was headed to Edinburgh for the weekend and staying just a few blocks from me. How weird is that?! Later, I met up with my roommates who had arrived earlier and we went on a walking tour and enjoyed the company of fellow travelers at our hostel.
Jamming with some fellow hostelers
For more pictures from Scotland check out my new travel post!
Day 42
Day 42: Happy Valentine’s Day! Since my boyfriend and I celebrated last night via Skype, today was reserved for a “Galentines Day” with friends. Complete with flowers, champagne and a delicious homemade meal, it was the perfect send off for my weekend adventure to Scotland. Stay Tuned!
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