Check out my progress on A New Toy
In the mayhem of graduation and its associated celebrations, I forgot to mention a major gift that I received in honor of the occasion. My parents have generously provided me with something that I will surely enjoy for years to come. A puppy? A Canon Rebel? No—it’s even better. Check out my new toy:
After years of pining for a Mini Cooper, I finally have one of my own! Thanks, Mom and Dad!
The only question now is, what shall I name it? After driving it a few times, I’ve determined that this car’s gender is male, and I generally like alliterative names (e.g., Lenny the Laptop, Nadine the Nano, etc.). So, my creative foodie friends, please share your suggestions—we’ll have a little informal naming contest here at the BHut.
Although I wanted to play with my new toy all day, instead I had to stay home and study for the GRE. Poop. I managed to cheer myself up with a few tasty meals, however…
One of the many things I love about home is the constant stock of canned pumpkin. Thanks to the popularity of my mom’s pumpkin bread, there is always at least a can or two in the cupboard. This morning I made good use of said surplus with some pumpkin-banana oat bran.
Another Greek salad for lunch. I promise my culinary creativity will return after tomorrow’s test.
Once dinner-time rolled around, I used up some tempeh leftovers by making a quick curry. I soaked up the goodness with an oat bran pita. Yummage.
With that, I bid you good night. Be back soon!
Filed under: Meals
Caroline Yoder, dietitian-to-be and all-around foodie.
Brian Boitano the Cooper… that has a ring to it, no? hahahahaha
oh my gosh! cute car woman!
Love the car.
I’m not good with naming things so i’ll let others give your ideas.
Wow your parents are awesome!! I’d name him Marco the Mini.
Love the car!!! ENVY!!! LOL I HAVE to name all of my electronics and stuff too. My ipod nano is lovingly called Mortimer. Here’s some ideas for names: Calvin the Cooper, Carlos the Cooper or how about just Cooper. For some reason I was thinking it was a beamer too so I was thought of Bruce, and Benny but that’s the wrong car!! Good luck on naming him!
OMG JEALOUS!!!!
How about Mara the Mini??
Sooo jealous of your car! It’s so cute! I like Cal the Cooper! Definitely let us know when you decide on a name!
!!!!!! A NEW CAR!!!!!!!!!! Best. Toy. Ever.
Curtis the Cooper
I totally dig alliteration as well
What an awesome graduation gift!! I can only hope that my parents treat me equally well next year when I graduate. Fingers crossed!
WHAT?!?! AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey, there!
I’ve been a reader of your blog for a while, and thought I would stop being a lurker and introduce myself. =P
Are you nervous about taking the GRE? I’m a lover of nutrition, too, and am planning on a career in occupational therapy so I’ll be taking it in a year or two, myself. ;]
Haha, you shouldn’t apologize for a lack of culinary creativity–I think your eats are still stellar, and I know I’m not the only one. :]
As for a car name, the first thing that came to mind when I looked at the picture was “Manny the mini cooper,” haha.
Good luck on your test tomorrow! <3
Congrats on Mr. Cooper! That’s my vote (duh), that way you can say, “I’m Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper!” You may be too young to remember ABC’s TGIF Comedy Lineup.
oh my oh my!
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I would kill for that car!! I am drooling every time I see a mini cooper, and I’m not into carst at all
Aww congrats on your new car!!
Cute car, congrats!!
He looks like a Harry to me. And has an English accent, haha.
That salad looks divine.
Jenn
CONGRATS on the new car. Wow, you’re so lucky Caroline! N’oh I was gonna say Libity, but then you said the car is a “he”
How about Dashing Cooper. Yea, NEXT!! It’s kinda lame.
I wanna get myself a red suzuki swift and named it Elmo, lol.
Name suggestions: Matt the Mini? Max the Mini?
Super jealous!! I love mini coopers.
Good luck tomorrow
How about Marlon for a name??
Although I am loving Mr.Cooper.
milo the mini!
my parents bought me my first car for graduation too (VW golf) — and i still drive it today
i still think of their generosity every time i go to find my car in the lot! i plan on doing the same for my future kids someday!
What a great graduation present! I love it.
I just sat here for a few minutes and tried to think of name for it, but didn’t come up with any good ones. Can’t wait to see what you end up calling him/her.
Yea, I’m not even going to TRY to hide my jealousy. I’M SO JEALOUS.
What a gorgeous Mini!!! My Mom has one that is a burgundy color and it has been named Ronnie Burgundy (similar to Ron Burgundy from Anchorman). I think those cars are so amazing and you are going to look so cute in it!
Maverick the Mini
And congrats on everything, you’re an awesome lady!
AH I LOVE THAT CAR! I have always thought that color of mini is so chic
What a cute car – and graduation present!
Congratulations again on your graduation – enjoy your time at home and good luck studying for the GREs.
cuuuuuuute!!! i love mini-coopers
I LOVE IT!!!!! I have always wanted a mini! Hmm. Names. Callum the Cooper?
stop this. THAT’S AMAZING!!!!!! gah you’re gonna feel like such a baller driving around in that beauty.
you stud you.
and now i want pita bread.
aw, great car!!! It’s so shiny and new and gorgeous!!
What about Brocs a Baller?
NICE wheels!!!
I’m I the only one who’s never named their car? I feel like I’m missing out lol. My suggestion is: Koopa (nintendo fan?? if not, then just ignore that)!
Omg!!!! I love your new car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is so perfect for you!!!!!!! Yay!!!!!!
I dont know what you should name it but Im sure you will think of something great!!!!!!!!!
Have a great day!! xoxo
Oooh, check out the shiny new car. Very cute. Great grad present
I’m no good at naming cars though. I drive a G6 GT, and named it the G-Ride. It caught on at work, so it stuck. LOL.
Cooper the Car.
Good luck with the GREs!!
OMG! congrats on the awesome cooper! That thing is gorgeous! I love your table shot of the pumpkin oat bran – I might buy a similar table at world market I found today!
Good luck on the GRE studying!!!