1. What were you like in middle school and high school?Kind of nerdy and awkward. I got along with lots of different people but never was popular. 2. What were your favorite pastimes?I’ve always loved to read. 3. What songs were you obsessed with?Anything by Celine Dion, boy bands, Creed (hell, yes, I loved Creed)….
Lisa
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The big D
Mac finally received his post-career course assignment. Fortunately for him, it’s a job he wanted and involves taking command in a signal unit. Unfortunately for us, this unit is stationed full time in the Middle East. So deployment #2 is upon us. To be honest, I’m experiencing a mix of emotions: fear, sadness, general woe…
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Crispy chicken
When my friends and I were feeling classy, we would head over to the steakhouse shop in West End Market. Here, you could get steaks cooked to order or even fresh lobster. If you had a lot of leftover money on your meal plan at the end of the year, you suddenly had a lot…
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Sunday Social: working for the man
1. What is your dream job?A sports nutritionist for the Denver Broncos or Atlanta Braves. I’m working on my Masters in Food Safety, but I still entertain the notion of going back and finishing my RD. 2. If you had just won the lottery and didn’t need to work for money, what would you do…
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West End roasted garlic mashed potatoes
These West End roasted garlic mashed potatoes are also known as the most delicious garlic mashed potatoes to ever grace the planet Earth. One of Virginia Tech’s dining halls has a steakhouse shop, and I ate there a decent amount when I was in college. I ordered a crispy chicken breast with a side of…
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I’ve got sunshine
Thanks to the sweet, sweet Rachel over at The Professional Army Wife for nominating me for the Sunshine Award! Answer the questions, write ten of your own, then nominate ten blogs that make you smile! 1. What did you have for lunch today?Well, I’ll go with yesterday’s lunch. Chick-Fil-A nuggets, waffle fries, and lemonade….