Life in the Fast Layne

This week is finals week here at U of M. Though I am very against pulling all nighters, I've had quite a few late nights recently. Here are some things that are getting me through the week: 1. The beautiful weather. Campus just comes alive when it's warm out! I can't wait for summer!  2. Pineapple I hate cutting up pineapple but I love eating it. 3. Shopping at the Gap Looking good Milena! 4. Sitting on my porch When it's warm, the porch is like an extra room in our house. The perfect place to enjoy a late dinner. 5. Insomnia Cookies The perfect study snack: fresh out of the oven peanut butter cup cookie. Despite the excess of studying, finals week isn't too bad. What gets you through the end of the summer?

Things here at the University of Michigan are winding down. Given that I am finishing my fourth semester here, I've noticed that for nursing students, the first 2 weeks of the semester are way more stressful than finals week. So, this week I've had plenty of time to relax, watch movies and soak up the sun. Here's what I'm loving this week: 1. Pot Belly's. For those of you who have never been there, it's like a hipster subway, but better. I had never been to one until I came to Ann Arbor but turns out its a chain (there's even one in Baltimore!). Yes, Pot Belly's has delicious food but they also have fantastic service. A few weeks ago I was asking for lettuce and vinaigrette on my sandwich when the man behind the counter just said, "I'll give you whatever you want baby but you have to tell me which sandwich is yours." Gotta love that sass. 2. Adam Scott. But really. How did I never hear of him before?  Well, congratulations Mr....

So I've learned something about myself in the past year or so: I'm really good at baby steps. So, in order to get back into the blogging groove, I decided I'd start by trying to post once a week. So here are some things that I'm really into right now: 1. Silly String- Tuesday night was one of those I can't bear to sit at home nights, so I decided to do a little shopping. I stopped by Five Below and found some silly string, the perfect way to attack my housemates. It worked. Gotcha! 2. Fiber One Pancake Mix- If you didn't know, I tried to give up carbs for like a year. It didn't work that well so lately I've been exploring some healthy carbs. I've missed pancakes and waffles so I was really excited when I found Fiber One Pancake Mix. All you have to do is add water (or milk) and you get delicious high fiber pancakes with a little protein! Carrot Cake Pancakes with a schmear of cream cheese! 3. Healthifying Recipes- Maybe it's jus...