NYC in Two Days!

So I'm supposed to be packing for NYC, but I can't seem to get myself motivated. I even cancelled going to Robyn's place tonight because I was too tired and knew I still had to pack. I basically took two naps today and feel like I could take another now. I guess I'm still tired from the sleep deprivation that occurs during finals. I did have to be at the optometrist today for a 10:30AM appointment which came way too early, especially after going to bed around 4:00AM because I didn't start the movie until about 2:30AM! I then took a nap before my 3:00PM doctor's appointment. My HbA1C wasn't bad, but of course not what I would like. It keeps staying the same, but I'm not happy with mediocre and I'm determined to get my HbA1C lower! I really like the doctor though and she wants me to send two weeks worth of blood sugars and boluses to see if she can see where we can make some changes. I'm not excited about having to write down everything, but if that's what it takes to get my numbers down I'll do it!

On another note, it's so warm here! I just hope this weather carries over for the next week or so! It's probably about time I clean up my apartment (and try to pack) since yesterday I someone how trashed the place and didn't have the energy nor the motivation to get it in order today! Oh and here's a picture of my suitcase after I finished packing for NYC when I visited in December. I thought it was such a good job and honestly who's suitcase looks that organized. I guess I just have talent:-) And the rolling things technique definitely allows you to fit more in your suitcase just for those who were curious.

Updates!

I just realized I never updated everyone on a few important things! When I went to NYC in December I did get to go ice skating! Only for a mere 15 minutes, but I did it and next year we need to plan a little better and get there earlier than 15 minutes till close. I knew when it closed, but it took us forever to decide on a place to eat dinner and dinner took forever (but we had great Indian food so I wasn't too sad). 

As for the running challenge (competitors are pictured above- L to R: Me, Betty) that ended on the 26th of February, I lost. I'm not happy about it and I plan to redeem myself in the next challenge. I do have to say I only lost by 6.4 miles and I attribute that to me slacking off and only running 7.0 miles during one particular week. I did run a total of 56.22 miles though and I feel a lot better overall so I did get something out of this! We also started a new challenge as of yesterday to see who could be the 1st to run 40 miles (we have two weeks to do this). I did get in a run last night, but I took it easy because I've been sick for almost two weeks and am just getting over it. At least the cough seems to be going away!

Spring Break!

I made it! I'm done with winter quarter finals and happy I made it through in one piece! I went out with Jess and Robyn tonight to El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant. The food was amazing and so was the margarita! I'm glad I got to see them before I head off to NYC for the break. 

I'm staying a week in NYC and hope the weather is nice so I can enjoy my last full spring break! I'm really looking forward to getting a frrrozen hot chocolate at Serendipity 3 and I'd like to take my cousin Tiffany there to experience this amazing concoction. She is coming to NYC for the first time and will only be there for three days, so I was trying to think of the most exciting things I could show her around the city. I could definitely show her tons of great places to shop, but she'll probably want to see what else the city has to offer! 

I'm going to go relax and watch a movie. I haven't had time to watch a movie in quite some time and it's one of my favorite things to do.

Goodnight!

Busy, but Great Day!

I said I wouldn't post until finals were finished, but I just have to because it was such a great day and I feel like I got a lot accomplished! I had class from 8-12, then a 1 hour lunch break, then class from 1-4:30. I came home for about 30 minutes for dinner and then I went back to the college to observe an exam for one of my classes. I got home around 8 and went for a run and had to stop for a while because my blood sugar got a little low. I even drank some pomegranate juice before I started because I was 85. I waited awhile then went for another run and now I'm 90! I also didn't have time to make much for dinner so I got sushi and grapes from downstairs. It was so good!

Now it's time to be more productive and get my optics quiz done and possibly studying some pharm.

Here's a picture of the bento box I got at Toyama Sushi in Midtown NYC back in December. If you want amazing food at an amazing price I recommend going there!

Midterms

I'm taking a break from studying for midterms just to make a quick post since it has been a long time since my last post. I have midterms every week for the next few weeks so I probably won't be posting until after finals end on March 13th. I'm leaving for NYC on March 15th for a week also! I'm excited to see T & B because I miss them already! I talked to B tonight for a long time and tomorrow we start our running challenge to see who can run the most in 30 days. Should be interesting on my part. I'll see if I can keep up with B! Probably not, but maybe this will be the motivation I need!

Here is a picture of Betty in an Kaufman's Army Surplus Store on 42nd Street in NYC. The hat is from WWII and I probably should have bought it for Betty because I think it fits her well.

Shopping

I went a little crazy shopping the other day, but I think I came away with several good purchases and I'm now ready for the ski trip in January! I bought a new pair of ski pants and actually got a really good deal on them at T.J. Maxx! 
I also found this pair of shoes that I think are pretty cute, but I want everyone's opinion!

As far as shopping for other people, I didn't do very good. I think for my gift exchange person for the Thomas family I might just go with giftcards since there were several that that person wanted.
The family is getting together on Sunday to make the annual chocolate candy. If you want some, let me know and I'll see what I can do!
I went to bed really early last night (10:30PM) and woke up this morning with a low blood sugar at 5:30AM and can't seem to go back to sleep. I'm full of energy for some reason! I think I'm going to go do laundry then start packing for NYC! I'm taking my ice skates this year (as I did last year) and WILL go skating! I don't care if I have to go by myself, but I'm not letting anyone make excuses this year!

10 quarters to go!

Finals are done for this quarter and I'm very glad to be done until January. I plan on packing for NYC in the next week and maybe do some cleaning around the apartment.
Here are some pictures that are sort of old, but I had issues with my camera as noted before and then school took up all my time, so here they finally are! Oh I just wanted to say thank you to my mom for getting me a SD card reader for my birthday! I am now able to get my pictures off my SD card onto my computer!
My Precor treadmill that I got in September!
My favorite city (view from the Brooklyn Bridge)
Brooklyn Bridge
Betty, Trent, and I at our favorite Italian Restaurant in Soho, Il Corallo Trattoria