Hey, guess what? I'm still here. I know, shocking! Where have I been for so long? Here, forgetting that this blog even still exists. Every once in a while I think of something and say to myself, "that would make an excellent blog post". But do I remember that topic for more than fifteen minutes? No. Definitely not. Yet another reason that my minimal attention span and short-term memory loss are such annoying characteristics I possess.

I just got though a pretty wild week of extra hours at work, several tests, and some pretty unfortunate homework assignments. I vowed if I could make it through that week I could accomplish anything. Success - I'm still breathing. Please remind me that I wrote that when finals role around in a couple months and I'm ripping my hair out. I also have some interesting news ... I have officially changed my major. GASP! I know, I never thought it would happen either, especially at the beginning of this semester when I was so psyched about getting closer to taking more exciting cooking classes. I am now a Dietetics major ... I've really just realized how interested I am in nutrition and generally in well-being. I have made a lot of changes in my life and my diet over the last few years, and after losing over 70 lbs myself, I've realized I want to help people make better choices and live their lives to their full potential. Don't worry though, I will never cease my obsession with making delicious, non-healthy, life-changing food.

Now that you've fallen asleep and drifted back to you high-school health class, I'll move to more entertaining and worthwhile topics ... ? Like coffee. I bought Vanilla Biscotti flavored coffee a couple weeks ago and my taste buds have now found themselves residing in heaven. Speaking of heaven - go to Starbucks right now, and get a Pumpkin Spice Latte. Thank me later for that suggestion. They are just as spectacular as ever. Maybe I just love that caffeinated combination as much as I do because I honestly love Autumn and everything associated with these three months.

I'm reading Keep a Quiet Heart by Elisabeth Elliot at the moment. It's a great book. My stress level has been running high recently - I'm honestly not sure why - but the short devotionals she wrote are so encouraging. She really takes me back to the basics of Christianity and reminds me about the importance of simplicity. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by theology and all the forms of Bible interpretation ... You know? It's good to be simple for a change and just be reminded of God's awing mercy and love; it puts my often-selfish attitude in its place.

I hope your week is spectacular. :)