Since my last post, I have arrived safely in Birmingham. Normally, I am ecstatic to spend time at home, but this summer I am experiencing a slightly different mix of emotions. Part of me wants to savor every morsel of family time; the prospect of graduate school in another state presents a major obstacle in spending extended amounts of time with my loved ones . However, another part of me wants to return to North Carolina—let’s just say that adjusting to a Seth-less life again will surely prove to be difficult.

In response to such a paradoxical medley of emotions, I thought of the only logical solution: I ellipticized while singing at the top of my lungs (don’t worry, it was at home, not at the gym!). As I’ve mentioned before, singing is my preferred form of expression (after writing, of course), so engaging in a little “exercise karaoke” seemed like the perfect means of catharsis.

I can thank a few of my iPod heroes for my improved mood:

Clay Aiken

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The Beach Boys

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Michael Buble

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Thanks, boys. You rock.

What do you like to listen to when you’re feeling a little down?

Another thing that always cheers me up? Food. Duh.

Friday

I was assigned to use up the remaining frozen fruit before leaving Saturday morning. It was tough, but I managed to get it done:)

Saturday

Basic breakfast before leaving the beach.

For lunch, my parents stopped at Arby’s (translation: zero vegetarian options), so I requested a Wal-Mart stop too, so that I could pick up some BHut favorites.

Once home, I cobbled together a salad that was a hybrid of two of my favorite salad recipes.

Before bed, I made a simple strawberry smoothie. Note to self: soy milk> skim milk for smoothie-makin’.

Sunday

Just a quick cereal bowl before church.

After my exercise karaoke session, I made tofu salad wrap, complete with a little pickle action.

Strawberry Fields Forever!

Alright, Breaking Bad is on soon, so I must bid you goodnight. Be back soon!

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