Just 'Cuz

Photo from Bon Appetit... don't you just love the Halloween header for their website? So festive.

It's The Great Pumpkin Drop, Charlie Brown

Walking home from class today my friends and I stumbled upon the BU Physics Department's annual Pumpkin Drop. It was amazing. I was able to watch about a dozen pumpkins being pushed off of the roof of the science building before my toes went numb and I had to run home and make some tea.

If you look closely you can see the pumpkins in both pictures. I also found these awesome pictures on Boston.com from one of the last pumpkin drops. I love my school.

Brilliant Halloween Costume

Enough said. 

Things That Make Me Happy

1. Watching It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown with my roommate while eating mass quantities of Halloween candy (it's the 45th anniversary of the Great Pumpkin!).

2. Halloween Packages from home. I got a rock :) Actually, I got candy (and coffee!).

3. Planning classes for next semester...I think I'll only have classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays! CRAZY! 

4. Planning pumpkin-based recipes to make for a Halloween celebration this weekend. So many to choose from...

5. Thinking of buying some nail polish to attempt this candy corn manicure. Yes, I take festivity to a whole new level. 

6. Sipping on a homemade chai tea latte. Ahhhh.

Top photo from ABC News

Returning to Civilization

And if this is what civilization is, I love it.

I've had a busy few weeks all leading up to today. Exam and presentation are now done. My roommate and I just celebrated by making a trip to the Emack and Bolio's that is just down an alley from us (less shady than it sounds, I promise). And they had...PUMPKIN ICE CREAM. PUMPKIN ice cream. So that's what I had. In a waffle cone. Yes, all is right with the world.

I'll be back much more often now, hopefully.  I need to fill y'all in on my trip to the Taza Chocolate Factory in Somerville (it was even more awesome than it sounds) as well as some other delicious things :)

But for now, it is 8:30 and I am going to bed. Ahhh it feels good to be done with my test.

Photo of Snickerdoodle and Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches from Pennies on a Platter.

Pumpkin Cookies

Ohh, these cookies. They are even better than they look. I made them last October and they lasted for about 3.682 minutes in my kitchen before my roommates and I devoured every last one. I am trying to find a time this week to make them, as they are warm and comforting and just what a person should be eating when she has loads of biochemistry homework to do. They taste like spicy, buttery velvet. Have I gone too far? Possibly. Have I convinced you that these are the best pumpkin cookies you will ever have? Definitely. 

Note: I don't think these cookies lasted long enough in my kitchen to actually receive their proper frosting adornment and they were still wonderful. I can't imagine what they would taste like with the frosting...


(Recipe and photo from Pure Mod Life)

Pretzel-People

Being a full-time student doesn't usually leave a whole lot of time to go to the gym (or to do anything but study for that matter). Enter My Yoga Online -- a perfect way to exercise and de-stress whenever it's convenient for you. I first read about it here (very cute article by the way, I would highly recommend it).

My Yoga Online is an awesome website for anyone who wants to supplement their usual yoga class regime or for anyone who doesn't have regular time each week to commit to a yoga class. (I'd be in the later group.) For just about $10 a month you get unlimited access to the videos on their website. The videos vary from 10 minutes in length to 60.

Armed with my subscription and the small amount of free floor space in my room, I have now done yoga at just about all times of the day. It's a great way to sneak physical activity in without having to leave your house! Happy stretching!

P.S. Look at this amazing yoga practice!

Pumpkin Soup

Fall has me dreaming of delicious, cozy soups to sip on. Two Recipes that I've been dying to try:  here and here.

(Photo from 3191 Miles Apart, don't cha just love the colors in this picture? Gorgeous.)

New Season, New Blog

Fall is officially here! And I have enough school work to prove it; I'm cleaning my desk and making to-do lists (fun Friday afternoon, right?) to prep for a weekend filled with studying. And how does a nutrition student prep for a weekend in? By puttering around the kitchen. I made a batch of granola to last me the week and a huge pot of spiced cider. There are few things more fall-ish than smelling cinnamon-clovey goodness as cider simmers for a few hours.

Also on this weekend's to-do list: Buying my first pumpkin of the season! I heard there was a shortage this year so I must stock up early.

(Photo from marthastewart.com)