Call Me Even Steven

As we bid adieu to 2008, I look back on the year as one filled with new beginnings for me: I decided to pursue a career as a nutritionist; I became a runner; and, of course, I began writing this blog. 2008 will for sure be a year to remember. What will you remember about [...]

The After-Christmas Gift Fairy

It’s a running joke in my family that Christmas never really ends after December 25th. Allow me to explain:
My mother is an expert gift hider as a result of my sister’s continued attempts over the years to find and peek at her Christmas gifts. In fact, my mother’s hiding skills are so advanced, she often [...]

'Tis the Season…for Clif Bars?

After seeing them all over the blogosphere, I finally spotted the ever-elusive bars of the season: Limited Edition Clif Bars. These seasonal favorites are available only during the months of the winter holidays. I first encountered them at an on-campus convenience store in mid-November; more conventional establishments (e.g., Whole Foods or your local grocery store) [...]