Yesterday morning I whipped up a batch of pumpkin cakes, but for some reason they were taking a very long time to get that “cake”-like consistency. I ended up just eating hot pumpkin, but it was still delicious! I topped it with my last honey-flavored Oikos Greek yogurt (am now officially out of any and all yogurt), 1/3 apple, walnuts, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Ever since I couldn’t get my thermos open, I’ve been extra-cautious about not screwing the top on too tightly. Well, this time I was greeted with the other extreme: while I was waiting for the subway, I thought I smelled coffee. I had a sinking feeling it was coming from me, and lo and behold, it had leaked out all over my purse. I took the thermos out, not realizing it was still spilling, and poured more all the way down the front of my coat and the hem of my white dress. Then, when I was on the subway itself, I started to smell vinegar. Not again! This time I was positive it was mine, but I didn’t want to have another spilling disaster so I dealt with it when I got to the office. Dressing had leaked all over my lunch bag. I think I need one of these, to keep everything nice and organized.
Work itself was on the slow side, so I spent most of the day reading a manuscript. I snacked on the rest of my apple from breakfast.
I remembered to slice it, but the rest of my lunch was very loud and crunchy! I finally just closed my door for a minute so I wouldn’t bother everyone. I had the same salad as the night before: grilled tempeh, spinach, roasted Brussels sprouts, red cabbage and carrots.
And an extra-loud, salty and buttery hand-made pretzel from Hanover, New Hampshire. These are SO GOOD. One of my housemates was sent a huge bag of these, so expect more sightings in the future!
A few hours later I snacked on a banana (and a small square of chocolate which hid from the camera).
All of my floor went to the party, so I headed down there with some of the other assistants. The apartment it was held in was amazing: a New Yorker can only dream of having things like high ceilings, spacious bedrooms, a low-rise building, closet space… but it does happen from time to time, and one can always hope. While there, I had a glass of wine and a finger food-sized piece of spanikopita (which I must make soon; I always love it when I eat it).
When i got home, I made a very quick dinner that required zero thought and even less effort. I boiled some Trader Joe’s lobster ravioli, and just when the pasta finished cooking, threw in a handful of spinach to wilt in the same pot of water. After draining, I topped the whole thing with grated parmesan and tomato sauce. Easy peasy!
We had hopes of making it through Mystery Science Theater 3000: Santa Claus, but, although funny, I slept right through.
I’m going to another party tonight so there probably won’t be a new post until tomorrow. In the mean time, please tell me what you’re up to this weekend! I’m hoping to get some holiday baking and shopping in… would you believe that I haven’t gotten any of my gifts?
you haven’t gotten any gifts? uh oh!! better get shopping haha. i tried to do all my gift buying online but i do have a little left to do.
sounds like you are having a good time at your new job!
I am so sorry that mishap happened to you on the subway!!! I would have just broken down in public haha
This weekend will be very interesting. Today I am finishing a paper and getting the rest of my research for another one so I will be working on that. I have a couple of Christmas outings too; it will be so exciting to get together people I haven’t seen in so long!
Yikes… I’m sorry about the spilling adventures!! =O
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Always happens when wearing a white dress doesn’t it?! Hopefully things will get a little better through out the day. Have a fun partay!!
Oh noooooo to the leak!! I’m always nervous about that too! It’s happened once and it was awful! Spanikopita = AMAZE. I love it!
This weekend = work party, baking, and final Christmas shenanies!
Having my lunch and beverage dump out all over my bag is one of my worst fears because it makes a huge mess and you can’t eat what you prepared. I’m so sorry that had to happen to you! I hope your white dress comes out of the laundry OK!
OMG…nothing frustrates me more than leakage. i am so sorry! i know how utterly annoying that is!
this weekend: my sister graduates, having drinks with a bloggy friend, hanging out with my besties, birthday brunch with my besties, my dad’s side of the family christmas and then my birthday! can you tell i am excited?
Ah, leaking is the worst!! I love that Built lunchbox though. I desperately want one for when I student teach next semester!! I am so glad you are enjoying work so much! That’s so awesome, girl. I know this is going to be such a great experience for you
Happy Friday!!
wow! that lobster ravioli sounds super fantastic! Yumz! Im sorry your thermos leaked. I hate when that happens!! I hope you have a great time at all your parties. I plan on doing some last minute shopping and baking this weekend. And I so hope to squeeze in some relaxation time too=) Have fun today!!
Yum!!!
That all looks amazing! Did you get a new camera? Your pictures are looking FANTASTIC!!!
Happy Friday, Love!!!
XOXO,
Erin
oof im sorry about the spillage
im in LOVE with pumpkin cakes with pumpkin butter instead of sugar! i think i had one for brek topped w/ yog and banana three times this week? thanks for giving me the idea!!
drrrooling over that pretzel, btw
Ooh, I spilled salad vinegar today, too. Ha. Sorry about the dress, though.
Glad you are settling in! Love the NH pretzels…
This weekend: I’M COMING HOME!!!! YAY!!!!
I’m sorry about the spillage, that sounds like a disaster:( I’m glad that you had fun at the holiday party, though.
If you’re around at all this week or next week I’d love to grab dinner and hear about Russia/your new job:)
Ada