Check out my progress on My Prince Charles
Although it was another dreary day today in Durham, there was a bright spot in my day. Indeed, the highlight of my day occurred in one of the places I would least expect it—the writing studio. As some of you may know, each semester, I tutor a group of twelve students for their freshman composition class. This afternoon’s appointment did not begin well; it was five past four, and I was getting anxious that the student had decided to skip the session. However, the student magically appeared just as my mood was turning foul. In walked a tall, handsome, sandy-haired young man.
“Sorry I’m late; I got a bit turned around downstairs.” Please note that this explanation was uttered in the most charming British accent you can imagine. And yes, this prince’s name was Charles.
I had a difficult time maintaining focus throughout the session: as he read his paper aloud to me, I was entranced by his mellifluous speech, transfixed by his piercing blue eyes. Sigh. If only he were three years older. What was the last unexpected moment of happiness you experienced?
Enough of my romantic blabbering—onto the grub!
Tuesday
Another surprisingly delicious combination: blueberry-peach.
Wednesday
In my usual morning rush on Wednesdays, I assembled a quick breakfast involving whole wheat waffles and Greek yogurt. The rest was kind of a blur.
Before heading out to meet Prince Charming, I made a lunch inspired by the Food for Living blog. That culinary diva recently posted a recipe for a Goat Cheese, Pumpkin Butter, and Apple Sandwich that had me drooling from the moment I saw it. I made a few adjustments by omitting the goat cheese and cranberries (I had none!), and substituting the 1 tsp pumpkin butter with about 1/4 cup pumpkin sweetened with stevia. The texture of the walnuts, pumpkin, and (honeycrisp!) apple together was amazing! I highly recommend it. On the side, I had a bowl of Amy’s Low Sodium Lentil Vegetable Soup.
After an evening of trudging around in the cold rain, I returned to the apartment ready for some hot grub. I settled on a simple kidney bean curry and a salad. To dress the salad, I simply combined tahini with lime juice, ginger, and agave nectar. Yummy.
Once again, I have more articles to read this evening. Ciao for now.
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Caroline Yoder, dietitian-to-be and all-around foodie.
sounds like someone has a not so secret crush, haha.
My last unexpected moment of happiness? Does getting out of WF with only spending 3 dollars count?
Better work some Brian Boitano tip magic on that boy!
Why does he have to be 3 years younger? You don’t have to be the same age
I LOVE waffles with yogurt on top! I started eating them that way a few years ago when I was out of my usual maple syrup one day. It makes for a more filling breakfast too
Those waffles sound delicious! Are they store-bought?
I love a nice British accent! Lol! And that vegetable lentil soup looks delish!
Ooo I am hopeless when presented with cute British accents!! Three years is no big deal! Especially as you get older, my mom is 3 years older than my dad and I”ve had friends date even younger guys than that.
I was able to impart some waffle/ nutrition knowledge on my mom today when we went grocery shopping. She tries to be healthier by buying “whole grain” or “multigrain” labeled waffles but actually has no nutritional knowledge whatsoever so doesn’t realize the eggo brand or store brand is not whole wheat at all and full of the same processed stuff as the other ones. So i pointed it out to her and chose a better whole wheat and flax waffle for her. Don’t you love when you can teach people how to take care of themselves just a little bit better?!
mmmm I’m craving some waffles with pumpkin now…
last fantastic moment of happiness??
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LOL that’s hilarious! My moment of happiness today was a really good workout at the gym. I took the same fitness class last week, but I had no energy that day and 15 minutes in I felt like I’d been there an hour. Today I just flowed
Woo! He sounds delicious
haha Accents are just the best, make guys 100x hotter.
sounds like your prince Charles is really charming! I guess you have more incentive to go to the class now !
I wish I had handsome professors too… but they’re all old and bold.
Omg, I would die if that guy walked in. I love accents! It definitely would’ve made my day.
the soup looks delish!!!! i love chunky soups!
Oh, three years isn’t that big of a difference
I’m three years younger than my husband!
girl! work it! 3 years is NOTHING. he sounds like a stellar dude and left you speechless. AND he has a gorg voice.
i say..
do. it. up.
Three years is not so much;)
xxx Julia (Taste of Living)
Age ain’t nothin’ but a number!! Get it girl! British accents are sexy!!
Handsome Brit named Charles with a gorgeous accent? SWOON! The real question is, however, did he have good teeth??? Tee-hee.
That smoothie sounds sooooo good!!