Farewell, Dear Old Duke

Posted on May 17th, 2010 by BroccoliHut

Good afternoon, blogland! As I’ve mentioned before, this past weekend marked an important milestone in my educational career—I graduated from Duke University yesterday morning. This milestone’s associated events and celebrations made for quite a hectic schedule; hence the mini-blog hiatus.

As you might expect, I have plenty of pictures to show you, of both the edible and non-edible varieties. Enjoy this photographic representation of my farewell to dear old Duke:)

Friday

Upon my family’s arrival Friday evening, we headed straight to Butternut Squash for some classy vegetarian eats.

Afterward, we headed to the Yogurt Pump for a little sweet treat.

Saturday

My farewell to dear old Duke began with one final trip to the gym. The family accompanied Seth and me for our morning workout, and Daddy deemed it a photograph-worthy occasion.

I re-fueled with a Jay Robb-tastic smoothie.

…then again with a simple peanut butter sandwich meal—I didn’t want a grumbling tummy amidst my university’s Baccalaureate Service.

Once the afternoon’s service had concluded, we relaxed for a bit at my beloved Whole Foods, where I indulged in some Divine Grape kombucha.

Soon enough, the feasting hour had arrived, we headed to Taverna Nikos for dinner.

Then it was off to LocoPops for dessert.

Sunday

Before Graduation Day could begin, I ensured that I had a protein-packed breakfast.

Following the ceremony, my family got to work packing up my apartment. Due to my empty fridge and cabinets, my lunch was decidedly snacky.

Seth and I hit the road for the beach, but our bellies beckoned soon enough. We stopped by Subway, where I ordered a salad; we stopped by the grocery store next door so that I could add a little protein to my meal.

I have spent the day chillin’ here at the beach. Be back this evening with today’s re-cap!

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22 Responses to “Farewell, Dear Old Duke”

  1. janetha, on May 17th, 2010 at 3:24 pm Said:

    wow, what a great recap! and what an amazing accomplishment. congratulations, caroline! you’re awesome!

  2. Olga @ Healthing It, on May 17th, 2010 at 3:27 pm Said:

    Congrats on your graduation!!! What’s next?

  3. Little Bookworm, on May 17th, 2010 at 3:45 pm Said:

    Congratulations on graduating! :D Love the recap and have fun at the beach!

  4. VeggieGirl, on May 17th, 2010 at 4:08 pm Said:

    Ahhhh major congratulations!!! I’m so proud of you :)

  5. Alix, on May 17th, 2010 at 4:10 pm Said:

    That fro yo looks so yummy! Congrats on graduating!
    http://www.theskinnyondietitians.com

  6. Jenn (eating bender), on May 17th, 2010 at 6:09 pm Said:

    I loved this post! Major congratulations on graduating – such a huge accomplishment and you should be so proud of yourself.

    Love the gym photo sesh :) All of the food looks mighty tasty, too! Hope you’ve been enjoying the beach!

  7. Naomi(onefitfoodie), on May 17th, 2010 at 6:13 pm Said:

    CONGRATS GIRL! love the pics!!! you look so profesh :)

  8. Maya, on May 17th, 2010 at 6:28 pm Said:

    Congratulations! I hope you enjoy your trip to the beach!

    I am looking at the Locopops website and WOW what an awesome store.

  9. Seth's Mom, on May 17th, 2010 at 6:44 pm Said:

    Congratulations from both of us! Have a great time at the beach!

  10. Laura Hall - The Refectory at Duke, on May 17th, 2010 at 7:37 pm Said:

    Caroline,

    You are simply amazing. Congratulations on your graduation – you will surely be missed by our entire team. Especially me. Have a great life — it has been a pleasure getting to know you! We will continue to follow your blog! It’s Awesome. Hugs & Cheers!

  11. Justine, on May 17th, 2010 at 7:47 pm Said:

    Congrats! Enjoy your time at the beach :)

  12. Simply Life, on May 17th, 2010 at 8:58 pm Said:

    Congrats on graduating!

  13. Hayley, on May 17th, 2010 at 9:53 pm Said:

    I want to meet my future boyfriend at the gym. You and Seth give me hope.
    Congrats on graduating, Caroline!

  14. katie, on May 17th, 2010 at 10:11 pm Said:

    Congratulations!!!

  15. Cecilia, on May 17th, 2010 at 10:13 pm Said:

    Oh my goodness Caroline, CONGRATULATIONS on your graduation! I can’t wait till my day finally arrives :D Also, you look so so gorgeous in all of your pictures, I wish I’m half as photogenic as you, haha! Hope you have a fun time celebrating + chillaxing. :)

  16. Mama Pea, on May 18th, 2010 at 2:15 am Said:

    Congratulations!!! I am so so proud of you! I can tell your family and Seth are proud too, and I hope you enjoy the celebration the next few days! I can’t wait to see what you do next…whatever it is, you will be hugely successful!

  17. Ana, on May 18th, 2010 at 10:49 am Said:

    Congratulations Caroline!!! I am super happy for you!!
    Ana

  18. jamboxrock@hotmail.com, on May 18th, 2010 at 2:37 pm Said:

    Congratulations Caroline! I hope you’re having a great time at the beach.

  19. Meg @ Be Fit Be Full, on May 18th, 2010 at 4:36 pm Said:

    Congrars, congrats, congrats!! Enjoy celebrating!

  20. Food Makes Fun Fuel, on May 18th, 2010 at 9:00 pm Said:

    Congratulations! Enjoy your time off before diving in to anything new

  21. Marianne, on May 20th, 2010 at 3:42 am Said:

    Congrats on graduation! I bet it was both a happy and somewhat sad occasion, but such an accomplishment :) I can barely remember my first graduation way back in the day – good thing I know I have another coming up soon.

  22. Heather, on May 29th, 2010 at 3:48 pm Said:

    Hello! It was such a treat to meet you at Loco Pops (I was the pop jockey). Congratulations on your graduation and tell your gorgeous family that the popsicles wait for your return.

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