Hi bloggies!!

Okay, i’ve got some updates for you all.

1. You can now follow me on twitter! I may have had one a few months back–neglected it, got over it…but  now i’m back, and ready to update ya’ll on the daily (since I get so MIA when at school) ! Find me under jesslikesithott. With two t’s! Someone’s already registered under my original blog name!! Weird, right??

2. Finals week begins Monday. Meaning, I get to see these precious faces in just two weeks:

Ginger, aka GINNY!

Kula, my kitty...whata handsome man he is

plus all my fam and friends, of course! Can’t waittt. It’ll be madness though, since i’ll only have four days to get all of my Christmas shopping done!

3. I hoard. Big time.

My sorority house stocks our kitchen with this big bowl of fruit, everyday… but on weekends we tend to run out and the fruit hardly lasts past 3 pm….soooo, I tend to hoard a bit whenever I get the chance! Whoops. And yes, that is a sweet potato right thurr as well. One of my roomies generously bought some for the rest of us! So cute.

Alright, time to hit the bottle books. I’ve got two finals this week and two the next! Good luck to me.

Don’t forget-follow me! I’ll try to be as annoying update as much as possible

But before I go…

Fave christmas song?? this–hands down! Best. Christmas. Song. Ever.

Fave Christmas movie?? Definitely Love Actually or White Christmas. Classics!

Love you all, HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! xoxo

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Shooo girls, I can’t believe that i’m already heading back to school in just a few hours! I’ve had such a relaxing week, and couldn’t have asked for a better time with my fam and friends.

Let me sum it up in just a few words, since i’ve got lots of food to share (finally, right??).

So I enjoyed plenty of good food, New Moon (team Edward!!!, but was def feelin’ Jacob after that haircut…ooooh la la), snugglin’ with ginny poo (my dog), glee & cooking with my mama, a meditteranean feast out with my dad and brothers, nail paintin’, just a tiny bit of homework, coffee and lots of laughs. Loved it!

But now, without further ado-the food.

Had to satisfy a craving…

…with a Tofu Stir Fry (made with some olive oil, mushrooms, broccoli, onion, garlic, dash seasoning, a bit of Bragg’s, tj’s chile sauce) and ch-ch-cheetahs! With lots of ketchup. Very necessary.

and a fuji

new bowls (!)

love anthro.

my new favorite cereal in my new favorite bowl.

365 Honey Crunches & Oats cereal + almond milk + vanilla protein powder

mmmm best. dessert. ever.

A warmed La Tortilla Factory Wrap w/ melty sunflower seed butter, carob chips and a “baked” pear all stuffed inside.

gloriousssss

A blog-worthy breakfast….

X 2!! Obvs.

Vegan Pumpkin French Toast!! My mom and I followed the recipe to a tee, except subbing sunflower seed butter for agave. The warmed apples make this recipe, especially when topped with sunflower seed butter! Please, try this.

Lunch…

if you can't tell...that's GLEE in the background.

This wrap of grilled deliciousness was filled with hummus, bbq sauce, a Dr. P’s Tex Mex burger, mustard, onion & spinach! With a side of those FSTG Lime Chips; so GOOD.

just some frozen berries. lunch dessert

And a fab, new dinner…

salad + annie's honey mustard

sorry, icky lighting!

Spaghetti Squash! With lots of tomato sauce, some meatless meatballs and sauteed mushrooms, garlic and broccoli thrown into the mix. J’adore!

But you can’t have “pasta” without some garlic bread….

toasted sandwich thin + garlic & butta

Dessert…

another new fave.

New love: cocoa powder + greek yogurt + stevia! Tried first with a “baked” pear, some crushed grahams, cinnamon and almond butter.

Another classic breakfast:

overnight oats!

but with an added, magical ingredient…

SILK NOG! gah!! so glad it's back. its sweet, egg nog-y and perfect.

Overnight: 1/2 a cup oats, 1/2 a cup water, a few splashes of Silk Egg Nog, 1/2 a sliced banana, cinnamon, 1/2 a cup oikos and stevia (you must go out and buy THE NOG, immediately)…

Added in the morning: a few more splashes of Silk Nog, cinn and almond butter!!

And now, i’m currently enjoying a cup of coffee

w/ soy milk, stevia & pumpkin spice

Although Thanksgiving’s dinner (and several others) went unpictured, know that it was delicious and thoroughly enjoyed! I was all ova the vegan mashed potatoes, roasted brussels sprouts and my mom’s butternut squash casserole, as promised. But in a few hours, I’m actually heading back to school!

The next twenty days will be filled with 5 final exams, 2 papers, plenty of review sessions…lots of christmas music, blog reading, and movies…to keep me sane, of course! And since classes end next Wednesday i’ll have my fill of stressful, busy days….and days with little to do. Can’t wait (note the sarcasm). Wish me luck!! Love you all, and “see” you in a few weeks!!

But I must ask, before I go: What is on your Christmas list, this year?? I may or may not an iphone in mind….XOXO

-Jess

And…she’s back!! Hello everyone, and Happy Thanksgiving! The holiday is officially 10 minutes away and at this moment, I couldn’t be more joyous or content (the holiday season gets me in the habit of saying joyous, cheery, jolly, etc….you understand).

How is everyone’s week going?! I’ve now been home for almost 15 hours and am lovingg it!

To put it lightly…Jeany babes and I did some major grocery shopping this morning. We hit up, oh…4 different places. I justify such actions with the need for things that cannot be eaten at school/new blog-inspired finds/cooking ingredients for tomorrow night’s dinner. Fair enough, right?

The day started with a standard bowl of quick oats + soy milk (new addition/obsession?), some cinnamon, a banana and cinnamon raisin swirl peanut butta. The flight was quick and easy, and within minutes of  landing I was out the door and headed to Whole Food’s with Jeany.

After a few hours of grocery shopping, we were equally starving and ready to feast. Soooo, we promptly assembled lunch!

A la snackface…

Let’s call this the….jalapeno popper, remix.

This had the suggested:

• tofutti cream cheese
• mustard
• spinach
• (trader joe’s meatless meat-) balls
• Tj’s chile sauce (love!)

Plus the addition of….hummus! I know this lady would approve of that last minute decision. It was everything you’d expect and more. I obviously adored it, since we all know I like it hot…I mean, er, SPICY!

+ obligatory post-lunch apple w/ cinnamon

Between lunch and some Glee-catch up, I actually took a nap! This never happens, so clearly I needed it.

And since sleeping works up such an appetite….I woke up to another new, lovely snack! Umm, THANK YOU AMY for recommending this cereal. I legitimately ate Honey Bunches of Oats every morning my sophomore year of high school. Was absolutely obsessed. But finding the Whole Food’s version?!! Even better.

As per her suggestion…I had it with unsweetened vanilla almond milk and some pumpkin pie spice. The perfect mid-day snack (or even dessert), in my opinion!

After proclaiming my new-found love for the 365 Honey Crunch & Oats , I took a nice walk with my mom and Ginger. California’s weather is perfection right now! Warm during the day, and crisp, but bearable at night.

Dinner was another bloggie-inspired affair:

Started with a salad

And ended with a burrito (inspired by this girl), lots of salsa, some steamed broccoli and chips. GOOD chips.

I’ve been craving the FSTG lime chips ever since seeing them on Sarah’s blog, a few weeks back. They were lime-y, crunchy, a little salty and goood. As they should be! They reminded me of those Tostito lime chips, but better-tasting and better fo’ you!

A post-microwaved, oozing, delicious shot:

After my mom and I decide to creep her friends & colleagues on facebook, dessert was had with a side of more Glee (had to catch up!). Mama’s offish obsessed.

Microwavable pumpkin pie, anyone??

In the bowl: 1/2 a cup Whole Food’s organic pumpkin, 3 tablespoons liquid egg whites, pumpkin pie spice & cinn microwaved for 3 minutes, topped with crushed grahams and sunflower seed butter. Mmm!!!!!! Make this. Or try jeany’s version, and top it with granola!

But now, it’s time for bed. Have a happy Thanksgiving everyone, and be thankful!! I just know that you are all loved so much, by so many people. So appreciate that, leave the guilt behind and do whatever makes you happiest. Thanksgiving’s about family and good food. So remember that!

I must ask:

Of what are you thankful for?? And, what shall you be feasting on today/tonight?! I’m thankful for my loving, supportive family who always knows how to put a smile on ma face! Looooove them. And you know i’m excited for my pop’s (vegan) mashed potatoes, my mama’s butternut squash casserole and whatever else my bros and their wifeys whip up!

XOXO, Jess

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Hi friends! I’m so heartless, right?? My last post left you all with birthday anticipation, but then this girl disappears for over a week! My apologies. The birthday night was fabulous (read with a Samantha voice). I got to dance, party, take plenty of pictures, birthday shots and wear a birthday crown! It’s weird to think that i’m finally nineteen….still hasn’t hit!

School has consisted of the usual occurances: mucho stress, mucho lazy movie days, mucho frat houses and mucho of the same comida (food, for all of you who aren’t down with the spanish like our beloved Sarah).

I’ll leave you with bday pictures, plus some recipes that must be made over Thanksgiving break….which is 5 days away! You know i’ll be recapping the eats while home, so get excited (?) !

told ya i wore the crown...

vegas night!

what the?

Too much grey goose soda for this girl…..

And please make these, orrrr send more amazing recipes this way!

• http://anotheronebitesthecrustblog.com/2009/11/11/vegan-pumpkin-french-toast/ Oh my gah, I have to try this!
• Pumpkin-y, balsamic veggies?? Sounds like fall to me!
• http://fitnessista.com/?p=2819 Sweet potato-style hash browns?!! Someone’s craving ketchup, and bad.
• http://fitnessista.com/?p=817 You all know how much I love carob…
• http://peasandthankyou.com/?p=84 I love anything roasted. Anything chickpea.

Love you all!! Expect a fun(nerrr-not a word, I know) post in the future! My Thanksgiving plans include lots of beverly hills 90210 with my mama, lots of time with the boyzz (daddio + 3 brothas), cooking (!!), eating (!!), sleeping (!!), and maybe some christmas music??

XOXOXOXO, Jess

Hi girls, HAPPY NOVEMBER!! Okay, so the month may have started some days ago…but who’s counting??

I adore this month for two reasons:

a) Thanksgiving: family, food, a cozy house to snuggle up in as the temperatures drop, plenty o’ movies, my own bed…and did I mention good food?

b) It’s my Birthday month! That’s right, this little 18 year old college sophomore is turning 19 in two days. On November 12th, to be exact That night my sorority has a themed dance with one of the bigger fraternities on campus, so it should be fun. The theme is VEGAS, joke…right? The boys obvs want us to sleaze it up. I’ll try to remain somewhat classy while obviously donning a crown! Queen Bee one weekend, birthday girl the next….I sound like such a narcissist. Oh well, you’re aloud to be on your bday, right?? Would looove some vegas ideas, by the way. Do share!

Although I don’t have too much to report, I did want to check in and update ya’ll with some yummy pics. The photography SUCKS, but that’s what I get when pictures are quickly taken in my poorly lit room. Le sigh!

Nom worthy as of late:

Plain Oikos + Cinnamon + Wf’s Blueberry Preserves + Trader Joe’s Unsalted Peanut Butter Pretzels

I got this snack idea from the lovely Katharina, and will definitely be having it again. I’m still not sure how I feel about the pretzel/yogurt combination, but the blueberry preserves sweetened it up just perfectly. And the little yogurt-y peanut butter bites? Gasm.

I also made it to Whole Food’s this weekend, and stocked up on a couple yummy thangs! So excited.

!!

Been craving these for ages. I remember seeing several bloggies dip these in wata, and well…it’s delicious! Apparently I dip my graham crackers in soy milk and animal crackers in water! I’m so weird, whatevah. I do what I want! I had these last night along with said glass of water, raisins and almonds.

shamelessly showing off my perfume stash...

So happy to have these little pillows of peanut butta back in my life. They taste like heavennnn when heated up with soymilk!

Wasabi peas and my favorite lotion, ever. Buy it! Laura Mercier- Almond Coconut Milk. Random people comment on it everyday. You’ll love!

And on Sunday, while watching a One Tree Hill episode from six weeks ago (yes, so I may be a bit behind)…I snacked on this:

Wf’s Wasabi Peas + pretzels + goji berries + (hidden) raisins + carob chips

Have no fear-i’m still getting plenty of fruit and veggies into my day, however i’m only picturing the delicious/sweet & salty masterpieces snackage for you all. I always squeeze a Hugh Jass into my day, along with plenty of apples, some raisins, oranges and bananas. Works for me!

As a side note…need yo’ salt & vinegar fix?! Buy these!!

My house supplied this flava of Popchips with yesterday’s lunch (make-your-own sandwiches + salad bar), and I obviously had to snag a bag! They are so salty. So vinegar-y. So good.

The past week or so has been filled with more exam prep, papers, surprisingly hot weather, a rock-star themed frat party, The Guardian (Ashton Kutcher, please marry me), and coffee!! Three cups in a week? Someone’s becoming a coffee girl…

Anyone doing anything special for Veteran’s Day? I’ll probably just get all of my school work done, so that I can go locaaaa on Thursday! And party! Speaking of, can anyone figure out what movie my post’s title is referring to??

Have a great week girls, xoxox

-Jess

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Halloween pictures for your viewing entertainment…

whatup kanye!

Friday night: I was the Wicked Witch of the west! Check out my crazy bright, orange-striped tights.

My hair was a messsss and the pictures are lacking…but it was a fun night. I’ll leave it at that.

There was also another round of frat-tastic festivities on Saturday: Yes, I ended up wearing the bumble bee costume

And somehow a sombrero ended up on my head….

There may also be a few pictures of me, posing with the boys who dubbed me a “queen bee” of the night….however i’ll spare them the food-blogging debut. That comment definitely went to my head! I even gave some boys the task of finding me a crown…since I was the queen bee and all.

I passed out by 3ish and woke up to a beautiful yogurt mess! Waking up to this makes hiding yogurt in my house’s fridge totally worth it. No girls drunkenly taking it from me….. ha, and you’d think I was kidding! Plus, I was getting wayy sick of oatmeal. But after three oatmeal-less days, its back in full-force… and today’s was topped with a banana, cinnamon, almond butter and honey. Divine!

But back to the yogurt mess, this right hurrr was:

• 1 Plain Oikos (sweetened with stevia)
• 1 chopped gala apple
• tbsp of ground flax
• Shredded Spoonfuls
• Ezekiel Cinnamon Raisin Granola
• Cinnamon and…
• Almond Butter!

And last night’s deeeeesert:

hideous lighting.

Oooh just another version of the infamous “baked apple”. This bowl had one “baked” red apple (microwaved for about 90 seconds), lots of cinnamon, crushed graham crackers, a splash of soymilk and sprinkle of carob chips. Look at the melty goodness, so good!

Alright, but before I end this lame-ish post….

Question: What do you define as your happy weight??

College girls (and all other women) really need to stop obsessing over their weight. If you’re happy, healthy and can rock a hot outfit, then what’s the problem?! I just wish that my roommates and other friends already knew what my awesome bloggies do! I know that for some it has been a long process, but so many of you have finally reached such an accepting, confident place…and i’m sure you’ve never looked better! Operation Beautiful, anyone?

Have a great week girls! I’ll be studying my life away, catching up on tv shows and prepping for homecoming!

Much Love, Jess

Hi friends! How is everyone’s week going?? I want to hear Halloween plans! This weekend, I’ll be dressed up as a bumble bee (no liee), dancing to the sounds of Miley, Lil’ Weeeezy and Lady Gaga at the various frats. I would get more creative with my costume, but hey…it’s borrowed so i’ll take what I can get

Today is probably the first Fall day that has actually been cold. I mean 40 degrees and high winds, people! Although I dread walking around in chilly temperatures, I just adore being warm and cozy at night, with a hot cup of tea this time of year!

Speaking of tea…

buy this!!

The Candy Cane Lane Celestial Tea adds the perfect amount of sweetness to your typical mint. I’ve always been a fan of mint tea, so I naturally fell in love with this one! I’ve been alternating between this and Good Earth’s Sweet & Spicy the past few nights. My two favorites.

As per usual, my weeks have been filled with paper-writing, sorority schtufff and study sessions…but have also included some yummy [college] eats.

Exhibit A:

oats! once again, sorry about the fug/non-environmentally friendly plastic bowls

As you all may know by now, I have oatie breakfasts’ just about everyday i’m here! But when home, I loooove alternating between yogurt messes, overnight/regular oats, waffles…I could just go on and on.

This bowl of simplicity included: 1/2 cup quick oats (microwaved), about a cup of water, few spoonfuls of raisins, almonds, 1/2 a cup of cinnamon (just kidding…sorta) & honeyy! Once again, when home I usually sweeten my oats with agave, but my house supplies us with honey which does me just fineeee.

Exhibit B:

Pita Pit! Mine was stuffed with just about every veggie, lots o’ hummus and lots o’ hot sauce! I also had some honey mustard on the side for dipping. The hummus/hot sauce/honey mustard combo was out of this world. I kid you not, hello… sweet & salty?!

Over the past few weeks, I’ve also managed to snag a ride to Whole Food’s!

…and just could not leave without hitting up the (limited, Arizoniii) salad bar.

lettuce, veggies, various types of 'fu & a lemon herb dressing....consumed alongside a baked sweet potato

I not only purchased some new tea at Whole Food’s, but I also snagged a spooky z bar (cannot wait to try this!), Fire Roasted Kashis, almonds in bulk, raisins, oikos, tofurkey (the hickory smoked flavor, only way to go) and these little yummies:

sorry, icky lighting

Um, please microwave this if you’re craving an ooey, gooey, muffin-like (?) treat. I sooo did that today, and threw it in some oikos! Love.

(oikos sweetened with cinn & stevia)

Oooh, and exhibit C:

My house had fresh berries stocked!! Woooo. Happy days. This bowl of quick oats was topped with fresh berries (nuked), cinnamon, stevia, and almond butter. Aww, reminded me of home!

And now, would you like to see the nail color i’ve been sporting as of late?? It’s called “On The Same Paige”, inspired by this Halloween week! So what if it’s a summer color

Here I am, all bundled up in my go-to comfy, striped sweater… modeling it for ya!

But in other news, looks like next year’s study abroad plans are finally coming together! After meeting with some advisors, it seems as though España is just calling my name! If any of you have been, i’d love to know what cities you traveled to, where you stayed, what you studied/did, what you ate, etc! Gracias

Alright girls, I should really take advantage of this easy night and catch up on shows with some girls, snack and read blogs! Love you all!!

-Jess

Surprise! Guess where I’ve been this weekend??

…Homeeee! Ah yes, there is nothing better than spending a short weekend away with my family-relaxing, cooking, sleeping…in my own room, without the stress of school work and sorority life holding me down!

Don’t get me wrong, I love living in the house…but so far, this semester has definitely been the hardest. It’s tough to balance everything out and make time for myself, but that’s what college is all about! Learning how to balance everything in life…right dad?? (He doesn’t read the blog, but definitely tells me this all the time)

Sooo, withour further ado…time for a recap! I’ll try to make it as brief and picture-a-licious as possible, mmk?

Let’s start with friday morning’s breakfast…at my sorority house:

Pb & J Oats! My latest fave…1/2 a cup oats + mashed banana + wf’s blueberry preserves + wcw peanut butter + cinn…gloriousss!

I packed, ate lunch, went to class and then headed to the airport. Luckily half the girls in my house have cars, so getting there wasn’t an issue.

Dinner at home was delicious! My dad and I have the same thing every time i’m home. Vegan tamales from Whole Food’s (found in the freezer section) with some Amy’s refried beans, salsa and a salad on dee side. Mmm Goddess dressing, I missed you so! No pictures, losieinto

But here’s the gorgeous view:

However, I did catch a picture of one of my favorite snacks. Later that night, my mom and I obviously enjoyed our share along with some good ol’ Bev. Hills 90210 on dvd. She’s hooked.

You know the drill…gala apple ‘baked’ in the microwave for 90 seconds, lots of cinnamon, a dash of nutmeg, drizzle of sunflower seed butter topped with crushed grahams! The momz and I caught up on this week’s Grey’s during dessert. It’s so nice to just veg out and relax with some good tv (ha, definitely did plentyy of that this weekend)

Saturday morning we ate breakfast…

So beautiful, it deserved another shot…

Fage 2% + sliced, frozen banana + frozen blueberries + sunflower seed butta (just can’t get enough) + cinn + a handful of pb puffins/kashi heart to heart + pumpkin butter (!!!!!!!!!). T’was fab.

After that we headed off to my favorite outdoor mall, did some shopping and walked around in the gorgeous, sunny weather. I finally purchased some very necessary fall items! It’s going to get colddd here, by Halloween. I bought a few sweaters from Nords, some fun scarfs, black boots (!), a t shirt and earrings. Did work, son! Thank youu for the shopping spree, Nordstrom gift card.

And no better way to re-fuel after a shopping trip than with a home-made wrap!

In the wrap: Dr. Praeger’s Tex Mex Burger (so mushy, but soooo good), avocado, spinach and hummus! Dipped in salsa, of course. I also snacked on some yummy chips from Trader Joe’s while preparing this meal, have no fear!

do you love it, or do you love it?

After lunch I headed over to my dad’s. We took a lovely walk on the beach, caught up, laughed, et-cetera. It was nice father/daughter time. I’ve missed him so! But then….

I met back up with Jeany at Starbucks!

Mine: Decaf Skim Latte w/ pumpkin syrup, + a honeycrisp ! Hers: Decaf Soy Green Tea Latte (tried it…amazing!)

After we finished our (decaf) coffee, I headed over to the grocery store for some dinner ingredients. I had some cheetah fries and a tofu stir-fry on ma mind!

I decided to make this, and it was effin’ good with some sriracha on top! Excuse my french

gasm.

After dinner, my mom and I watched more Bev. Hills 90210 (finally finished season 6 on dvd, thanks to netflix) and laid around on the couch. Gahh, I love home!

Later on, I clearly needed to make a fantastic dessert…since I was home and all.

PEAR QUESADILLA! Oooh baby.

This is simply 1/2 a whole wheat wrap w/ some pear slices, sunflower seed butta, a sprinkle of carob chips and cinnamon! Folded that bad boy up, heated each side on the stove for about a minute….and devoured!

gasm #2

I clearly slept like un bebe after this (only referring to Sarah due to her adorably frequent use of espanol, girlfriend ain’t no baby) !

But before bed I made my very first y0gurt-infused batch of overnight oats! Wow, so many exclamation points in this post, no? This weekend was just so dang fab (hence the title), alright!?

before shot: as an ugly duckling

Soaked overnight:

• 1/2 cup oats
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup fage 2%
• lots o’ cinnamon
• some banana slices

Added in the morn:

• frozen berries
• spoonful of tj’s roasted almond butter
• maple syrup (meow)
• and more cinnamon

and after: as a beautiful swan

I kid you not-this tasted like cookie dough! You must combine yogurt with uncooked oats, immediately. Must must must. I will be making this again…hey, Thanksgiving’s only 6 weeks away! Hahaa..

Alright, enough obsessing. But seriously, you all need to try this!

While I was “mmm-ing” after every bite, mama was enjoying some of her home-made pancakes!

whole wheat pancake mix, blueberries, pecans, maple syrup...she loved!

And did I mention that she also made coffee??

reppin' the christmas-themed Victoria's Secret pajama pants

After breakfast we stopped by Ulta & Target for some necessary Bare Minerals face makeup, a few razors and deodorant. Can’t leave this girl hairy, make-up less and stanky! That’d be no bueno.

I also snagged some goodies from Tj’s to bring back to school:

Peanut butter pretzels, roasted almond butter, flattened bananas….fab again.

Once home, we assembled similar (unpictured) wraps for lunch and snacked on these sweet potato chips from none otha than Trader Joe’s!

Once lunch was over, my mom headed off to work while I stuffed my duffel bag with fresh laundry and a huge (I mean, huge) suitcase with winter clothes!! Like I said, it’s going to get cold here…and very soon. Although the weather has been hot lately.

At my dad’s I snacked on some toasty corn tortillas with hummus and salsa (fave combo) then headed off to the airport. One of my sorority friends was also home for the weekend, so we gabbed and read magazines for the entire 50 minute plan ride, while I ate leftover stir-fry and kashi crackers for dinner.

Now i’m back at school…and already stressed out! Joke. This week i’ve got more papers to write, a spanish presentation to memorize, and test to study for! On top of everything school-related, it’s also initiation week for the new girls. Sophomores run every night’s “bonding event”, which means i’ll be busy not only during each event…but also before, setting up! YEEEE, SOOO HAPPY TO BE BACK AT SCHOOL…just kidding, I still love it!

Alright, night girls! Time for me to sleeeep. Sweet dreams, i’ll try and catch up with you all in the morning, while I eat my standard bowl of oats!! XOXO

-Jess

Hi hi! I’m a horrible blogger-I know. I’m still reading and commenting (as much as possible), but just do not have anything very revolutionary to post, sorry girls.

The daily eats are pretty routine, but at least i’m finding what works for me! In a sorority house, the vegetarian options can get pretty dullwhich is why I love my snacky foods so so much.

Latest go-to? TJ’s flattened bananas (taste so very sweet, loooove them to pieces) rolled up with some smeared peanut butter and carob chips inside! You have GOT to try this out. Let me know if you love it!!

But here are some extremely boring for you, but good enough for meeee eats:

pretzels & hummus

amy's split pea soup + hot sauce!

tj's flattened banana & maranthana crunchy peanut butter (this was BEFORE I learned about the carob addition....do ittt!)

lightly salted rice cake (x2), laughing cow, cinnamon and an apple

oikos + annie's honey bunnies (love) + sliced banana + pumpkin spice/cinn + carob

Can you tell I like carob?? Nah… (PS! Tried the most amazing vegan carob-y cupcake this week! A new cupcake shop opened up right off campus, and made hundreds for my sorority house, yayy)….

But anyway, I digress…so i’ve also written five papers this week (all 3-6 pagers, nothing too intense…but still very time-consuming), and now this girl is worn out. At least last night was the big/lil’ sis reveal!! I love my lil’….and she better love me after all those damn gifts!! Am I right, or am I right?? Every year each “family” has to dress up in a matching theme, and ours was…..zebra. You know you love it!

yes, rhasta girl DOES have two 40's taped to her hands. champ

my "twins"twin- lil's....so confusing, I know

But before I go! Question: Your top two nut butters would be…???

So I’m usually stocked with several at a time….but coincidentally ALL FOUR jars are down to the last tablespoon or so, meaning this girl needs to replenish her stock, and fast! I’m heading to the grocery store tomorrow, and thinking that some type of peanut or almond butter would be perfect alongside another fun Pb & Co flavor!! Always gotta have my options, right? So necessary.

Thanks lovies! NIGHT! Tomorrow will be spent laying around catching up on shows (gossip girl, grey’s, glee-new obsession!!!!!, etc), studying, grocery shopping & snacking

Much Love, Jess

Hi girls! Today’s been a fab day. It was exactly what I needed after a super intense, stressful, annoying week. I was constantly studying for tests, scheduling my life around when I could study/ finish that homework assignment/read that chapter, etc…and I also had to craft for my future lil’ sis! She’s gonna love all her sorority gear and presents…..it’s all supposed to be may-juh bling bling; blue tones, rhinestones and lotssss o’ chocolate. We spoil them for 5 days straight (money in da bankk), then take them out Friday night ! Last year was so fun-since you know, I was the one getting spoiled. 

Anyway, so I know this blog is called jesslikeitHOT (super awkward, trying to figure out a new name..ideas?), but I haven’t been devouring many of my fave, spicy foods lately. I have been doing a lot of snacking though! A girl’s gotta have her late-night snacks to accompany all that online tv watching & blog reading studying! 

yogurt mess!!

Brown cow greek yogurt + chopped gala + cinn + shredded spoonfuls/annie’s honey bunnies + a drizzle of almond butta….divine. 

caught in the act.

Well, helloooo lover. Did you know Mr. Chuck Bass has an accent in real life?! Ooooh, I love it. 

goji berries!

Okay, so this wasn’t a snack…this was breakfast! 1/2 a cup quick oats + ~ 1 cup water + cinn + goji berries + peanut butter!! I am loving these goji berries. They’re supa sweet, but not overly so! And perfect when my house’s fruit bowl is only stocked with overly-ripe bananas. Yuck. 

mid-day snackage

Holy moly! I’m obsessed with this popcorn. It’s from Whole Foods, and seasoned with mushroom powder, onion, celery seed, black pepper, salt, garlic, cumin, parsley, rosemary, basil & paprika. The stats are amazing… plus, it’s volume-eating at it’s finest

cottage cheese mess!

Changin’ it up (you know, from the usual yogurt and gala apple, hellloooo)! Green apple + cottage cheese + cinn + a dash of tj’s pumpkin spice (love) and Ezekiel Cinnamon Raisin Granola (best. granola. ever). 

And for the lasttt of my pictures, but not least…!? The delicious, voluminous, sweet n’ salty snack I just happily munched on: 

more, please

In the bowl: Whole Food’s Herb Natural Popcorn, goji berries, carob chips, cashews & Annie’s Cinnamon Bunnies. Sometimes I ate a piece of each flav together, sometimes I ate ‘em separately. It was wonderful.

beautiful

Who needs a boyfriend when you can have this?! Ha ha….that was extremely pathetic. Maybe I could use a boyfriend right now. 

So i’ve got three papers and three reading assignments to accomplish by next week, more crafting to do, and a weekend to enjoy!! I’m sure they’ll be some frat-hopping, dancin’ and coffee involved. Have no fear.

Oh, but before I go!! Question: What’s your favorite soup brand/flavor & tea of choice?! It won’t get too chilly in Zoni-land for another month or so, but i’m already whipping out the Good Earth Sweet & Spicy Tea, my favorite. I also adore Amy’s Split Pea Soup! Can’t wait to start workin’ soup and tea into my daily routine, once it gets colder! Have a great weekend girls! xoo

Ps-please disregard all of the plastic-bowl usage in this post. I love you, Earth…promise! 

Much Love, Jess