Thursday, June 26, 2014

Random Thoughts Thursday: Bar Exam Edition

Random thoughts: all the reasons and examples of how studying for the bar exam is destroying my brain:


1. This afternoon I desperately needed a break from studying, so I wandered over to H&M for the sole purpose of trying on a romper (see photo above). I decided this would be a life changing piece of clothing and I needed one immediately. In case you all are wondering, I looked AWFUL in a romper. 

2. Our freezer died, so our apartment complex replaced our entire fridge. I wasted a solid hour deciding how things should be organized in the new fridge (that was exact same model as the old fridge). That was a highlight of my day.


3. I've been talking to Piper so much that sometimes when I start talking to her, she runs away and hides under the couch. 

4. For what it's worth, Perry will usually come OUT of his hiding spot when I start talking, so that's something.

5. I started following a Barbri lecturer on Twitter because I liked her so much (for all you Barbri geeks, it's Property Professor Paula. She is seriously amazing). 


6. I have a weird thing about moose, so I got overly excited when we found the moose at the natural history museum and made Justin take multiple pictures of me in front of it. 

7. I've been doing Barre3 workouts at home (amazing, btw) because it's the only workout that actually feels good after being hunched over my notes all day. The other day, I was doing this move where we lay on the floor and do something…but I just laid on the floor and closed my eyes. 


8. There were several food trucks outside our building the other day and one of them was this truck that offers unique popsicles. I almost cried trying to choose the right popsicle. In case you were wondering, grapefruit rosemary was the wrong choice. It tasted like soap.

9. Studying for the bar exam is really awful. The self-doubt is the worst and the amount of information is the absolute worst. I'm definitely trying to stay positive, but it is a challenge every single day. How am I POSSIBLY going to know enough of this to pass this test?!?! Positive thoughts are much appreciated :)

10. That last one was kind of a bummer, so I will end with this: I was walking through Dupont Circle the other day and saw a girl who I was CONVINCED was Hilary Duff. I started smiling weirdly and quickly trying to think of how to approach her, but then it turns out it when she got closer, she wasn't Hilary Duff and I was just smiling creepily at some stranger. I think the worst part about that story is how excited I got when I thought I was about to meet Hilary Duff. 

I love you all. Send me your happy thoughts. 

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Greek Lettuce Wraps

Bar prep is slowly destroying me.


That's an exaggeration. Obviously. But it's really really awful. I feel like an idiot pretty much every single day (why am I not good at multiple choice?! Why do I not know the law after THREE freaking years?!).

That being said, there are a few benefits. To avoid going completely insane, I LONG to exercise every day. Whether it's walking or a dvd (Barre 3 dvds have become my best friend), I am SUPER motivated because it means I have a legitimate excuse not to study for an hour. I will be super fit when this is over (at least in theory). 

The other benefit: we are eating rather well. Another excuse to not study is to cook - I have to eat, right? I randomly threw this together a couple weeks ago and it has become a go-to dinner because it is REALLY fast, really delicious and refreshing, and super healthy.

Here's what you need . . .

1 big piece of boneless, skinless chicken
Cavender's Greek seasoning (see picture)
Butter lettuce leaves, rinsed
Red onion, sliced
Tomatoes, chopped into chunks
Cucumber, chopped into chunks
Feta cheese (use the full fat stuff - the reduced fat just isn't worth it)
Red wine vinegar
Olive oil

This is Cavender's. We use this for EVERYthing - so delicious.

Here's what you do . . .

1. Season your chicken breast evenly on both sides with Cavender's. Saute your chicken in olive oil in a pan for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.

2. Let your chicken sit for about 5 minutes, then cut into chunks.

3. Assemble your wraps. Try to find the biggest pieces of lettuce and put in chicken, onion, tomatoes, cucumber, and feta. 

4. Drizzle evenly with red wine vinegar and olive oil. Enjoy!


You can customize these any way you want. Add extra veggies, use a different protein - whatever makes your macaroni cheesy. 

Did I just say that? I'm going insane.