Today’s post title is derived from a conversation I had with my sister via e-mail. I’ll explain the saga below, but if you’d rather just skip to the food, feel free to scroll down now.

So, three weeks ago, I headed to Chapel, and I was fortunate enough to land a pew seat next to a rather attractive guy. During “the Peace” in which members of the congregation exchange friendly greetings, we said hello, and that was that. Then at the end of the service, he turned to me and remarked what a “lovely singing voice” I have. As I’ve said before, compliments from strangers are always so much more meaningful:)

The next week, Palm Sunday, I was having trouble finding a seat in the very full Chapel. Then I spotted a seat–next to my pew buddy from last week. I decided to put on my big girl panties and  sit next to him. We chatted again, and I found out that he is a first-year law student here at Duke, among other interesting facts.

This past Sunday, on Easter, I walk into the Chapel, amidst a yet again very full sanctuary. Who do I find standing right beside the door? Yep, my pew buddy. We squished into a pew again and chatted. After the service was over, he asked for my number. The whole occasion was much better than anything the Easter Bunny could have brought:)

So, we’re meeting on Friday. I am worried that I am misinterpreting the whole series of events; my female intuition (or lack thereof) has tremendously failed me in the past. Perhaps he is just friendly? Nonetheless, it will be nice to have another guy friend, if friendship is all he is pursuing. Wish me luck!

On another note, I was lucky enough to receive an award from the amazing Jess. Here is the description:

“These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated.” It also says : “Please give more attention to these writers. Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award.”

I have made so many friends through the blogging community, and it is always a pleasure to read your comments and blog posts!

Due to the fact that this award has been well-circulated among the blogging community, and that I can’t choose favorite bloggers, I pass this award onto all of my super-cool readers. I really do appreciate your taking the time to read my ramblings week in and week out!

Right, this is a food blog:

Monday

I had to evaluate a delivery vendor for the dining committee again. This meal was from Cinelli’s Pizza. Obviously, the Kashis and melon were not included in the order! I was disappointed by the lack of beans in the soup–it was all (oily) vegetables. Oh, well.

from Cinelli's: Spring Salad; Minestrone Soup; Kashi crackers; melon with wheat germ

Snackage for my dining committee meeting. Shout-out to Dulcie for reminding me of how wonderful this hummus is!

best store-bought hummus evah

veggies with hummus; mixed nuts & dried fruit

I came home craving some grits. (Did I just say that? Since when am I that Southern?) I combined zucchini, red onion, garlic, and SmartDog for a big bowl of goodness.

Veggie-"Sausage" Grits; yogurt with strawberries; greens with balsamic vinaigrette

Peach-blueberry is a great combination! I need to use it more often.

peach-blueberry smoothie with Berry HempShake, soymilk, & Mango Almond Melange MixMyGranola

Tuesday

“F” Oats!  I decided to get flaxy with this bowl–love the texture they provide. I just wish I had some figs to go with it! FYI, filberts are also known as hazelnuts.

"F" Oats: oat bran, flax, filberts, plus banana, rice milk, & dates

For lunch, I whipped out the George Foreman again. I simply spread pesto on each side of the sandwich and piled mushrooms, red onion, and zucchini in the middle. The aspiring vegan in me hates to admit that it would have been better with cheese!

Veggie-Pesto Panini; apple; salad with wheat germ

Snackage before yet another dining committee meeting:

TJ's Baked Blue Corn Chips with veggie hummus; almonds

A few months ago, I saw this recipe on Kath’s blog and knew I had to try it. I fried it up in soy-free Earth Balance, but next time I might try baking it for added crispiness.

Coconut-Maple Tofu (prepared with Earth Balance); broccoli; orange segments

Glorious smoothie combination:

mango-raspberry smoothie with hemp protein, soymilk, & Mango Almond Melange MixMyGranola

Wednesday

I’ve had a lot of requests to review the FlaxPlus Waffles with Figs. The last time I enjoyed them, I doused them with cashew-cream sauce, so I figured I should taste them at least once in “a more natural state” before reviewing them. Today, I simply drizzled them with a little maple-agave blend. Delicious! Very figgy. Expect a review in the near future!

FlaxPlus Waffles with Figs drizzled with maple-agave blend; plain yogurt with cinnamon & apple slices

Remember to check out Emily‘s blog if you’re interested in joining the Blogger Birthday Club!

Now I better go mentally prepare myself for last ever Faulkner test. Once again, I ask you to wish me luck!

Be back soon!

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