This post will be super-quick! I had my first day of my last semester of classes today (God help me) and have tons to do. I figured I’d post a little run down- also known as “Ashley is emptying her camera to prepare for her cruise this weekend!”
Does anyone else think the cost of education is ridiculous these days? My textbooks for one class alone came to $250. And that’s just Spanish! Geesh.
I tried the Starbucks Vivanno in Banana Chocolate- sub soy. It was okay. It tastes like a bland protein/cocoa smoothie I’d make at home. Just okay. It did keep me full.
YUM! I found this great frozen yogurt place called Caliyogurt in South Tampa. They feature three kinds of frozen yogurt: plain, green tea and mango. They have more fresh fruit toppings than candies!
Last Friday I told you all about the dinner I was making for David. For the best sauce, spinach, sliced shrooms, fake ground beef and garlic- simmer, add in jarred sauce and a big splat of low-fat ricotta, stir in pepper, basil, garlic salt. So good! We ate it with spinach fettucine and grilled eggplant.
This is my friend Rob and I at Coldstone Creamery. I realized I take way more pictures of food than people, so we took a picture (thanks, David!)
This stuff from Coldstone is GROSS! The guy behind the counter warned I wouldn’t like the sample. He was right. I wanted to gag. I guess this NrGize product is Coldstone’s attempt at “healthy”. Don’t go for it, people- for your tastebuds sake!
This past weekend was stuffed with family events and food. I love seeing most of my family within two days- but it was exhausting! Here David and me at Nana and Grandpa’s for breakfast. <3
David’s adorable family celebrates a few birthdays at a time with a big Italian celebration. Every year they include me, too (see my name at the bottom of the white cake??). It was a wonderful time.
The end!
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Hhmm me things this David must be more than just a friend friend since he’s at family events yes? And school is expensive. I graduated in 96 plus did my masters in 2005 and I’m still paying off both loans. We’re on the 30 year plan!
School costs are ridiculous. ESPECIALLY the darn textbooks. Ugh.
Love the looks of that dinner you made for David. YUM.
That’s really cute that the family includes you on the cake as well.
Oh my gosh, textbooks are unbelievable! But you want to hear something even crazier? All books here (in Chile) are ridiculously priced. According to my host-mom, a well-written semi-popular novel probably costs about US $30. And it’s for this very reason that she says Chileans don’t read enough. Wow. Okay, well now that you’ve got more info than you ever asked for
David’s dinner looks amazingly delicious!
1. Textbooks, ugh, I just bought mine too
2. Your fro-yo… OMG chocolate and berries
3. That’s so cute that they include you!
Great pics! Thanks for sharing. Your grandparents are adorable, and you are beautiful. (David’s cute, too)
mango fro yo and birthday cake? My dream meal.
cute pics, cute friend. that icecream with raspberries and oreos looks fantastic. YUM.
Chellie- We’ve been together for two years now- he’s way more than just a friend! 30 year plan… I’m coming to it!
Danielle- That’s so sad that even basic reading is so expensive there.
Robin-
I <3 froyo…I need to live near some place that has it! Or maybe I don't…I might be there every day!
at least you got away without the root canal!! I thought that was expensive, then I went to get the crown and the cost doubled… eugh.
have a fantastic time on the cruise!!
What a great *quick* post. Your dinner looks totally tasty (and I can’t believe it’s veggie). You look so cute in your pics!!
And what yummy-looking treats (maybe I should go eat dinner and quit drooling on the keyboard).
I LOVE THE PICS
the faces behind the blogs.
thanks for those….
Miz.
Yay cakes! I love your blog!!
Aw, how cool. I know, I LOVE family time too!!
yikes….$250! Not looking forward to that again
I think the world should be paying US to advance our education!