Hey there! I’m doing my best to brave the chilly weather today…it’s really not bad- I just have to make sure to be dressed for it! I just speed-walk home from class…dreaming of my space heater, hot shower, blankies, etc. The occasional pumpkin-spice latte will call to me…and of course I have to answer ;D
Breakfast was the ush- I love my big window..but I think my mom is making me curtains, which I hope will bring the room together a little more.
I went to class and got out early after my teacher got a call about her mother having an accident 
She seemed really upset and it made me sad. It was very brisk and windy outside so I made the fastest warm meal I could think of, eggs + toasty pita +cheese!!
My roomie and I hit up the gym and my new obsession: THE STEAM ROOM…Holy heat this place is amazing!! At first I was terrified and felt short of breath and claustrophobic-borderline-freaking out…but she calmed me down and we sat in there for about 10-15 minutes. It’s kind of like going to Bikram- minus the hard work ;D You just sit there and sweat out all the toxins and ahem (spray tan??) and relax! I loved it and the balance bar I ate on the way home.
I’ve been making salads for dinner lately, but the craving is slowly dissipating as the weather gets colder.
Last night was chicken + salsa + tomatoes + BBQ + pita chips.
AND more ice cream of course!! MMMM..
My mom sent me the leopard print bowl that I painted myself, yay! I like having some of my own dishware out here, it really helps me feel at home at my new place 
My roommate informed me she found a baller fare for a flight home this weekend- so she’s leaving me!! Actually, she asked me if it was OK if she left..haha, obviously I wasn’t going to be the brat that keeps her from going home!! I’m not gonna lie….it totally planted a seedling of desire in me to go home too for the weekend! I immediately started looking up flares and flights. I’ve kept thinking about it, and as much as I want to go home, I think it will be good for me to just stay and go about my life here in Boston, not to mention save some dollaz!! I have friends here I can call to hang out with, homework and studying to be tackled, and Gossip Girl DVD’s to watch! So while I do miss home a lot, I’m excited to have a weekend here to relax, run some errands, and just explore this awesome city a little more. Please feel free to pray that the rain they are predicting will miraculously NOT happen 
Hope u all have exciting weekend plans!
xo
CB
October 1, 2009 at 10:47 am
Yummy oats! Don’t you love big windows??? I’m sooo happy my new place has tons of light! I’m not sure about the whole apple picking this weekend. The weather calls for lots of rain, but I’ll keep you posted!
October 1, 2009 at 10:49 am
CBers you will rock the cold weather this season, no sweat!
Oh a steam room, how divine! I bet it’s awesome. I would totally do that in a heartbeat!
October 1, 2009 at 11:27 am
Those eggs look great. And speed walking is a life style in this area during the fall and winter.
I love the steam room. Especially after a long cardio session. Just makes you feel relaxed.
October 1, 2009 at 11:28 am
HA i just noticed i wrote “flares and flights”..that’s silly so i’m keeping it.
October 1, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Mm I love the looks of that eggy pita.
Enjoy your weekend alone
I like having alone time sometimes. It’s a nice break.
October 1, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Aw doll! I wanted to go home this weekend too, but ultimately I decided to stay. I think you made the right decision. You’ll prove to yourself and your inner doubt that you can do it
I know you’ll enjoy some relaxing time alone. Thinking of you!
October 1, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Hi hun, you’re not a brat for keeping you roomie around.
It’s always more comfortable to have company around in a strange new place not quite “home” yet. I love the bowl you painted and I think it’s such a fantastic idea to have it with you in Boston!
I totally know what you mean about the lack of excitement for salads once the weather starts getting cold. Nothing better than hot comport food and soup in the fall! Hang in there, i bet you’ll be up to something fun…like steam room hook ups? hahaha ok just kidding!!!
October 1, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Aw, enjoy your weekend…sometimes “me” time is exactly what helps me to recharge! Just think of all the fun you’ll have with the place to yourself
October 1, 2009 at 3:56 pm
I love steam rooms and saunas. So much fun!
October 1, 2009 at 4:39 pm
I try to turn my bathroom in my own personal steam room — my daddy hates it (has this whole thing with wasting water? what gives??
!)
p.s. don’t forget to email me with your address muchacha!
October 1, 2009 at 4:41 pm
I don’t even want to talk about the cold!! It’s too early for this k-rap! Hope your teacher’s mom is okay – scary, scary
My bestie is in her new city from August until Christmas without any time to get home. On one hand she misses everyone but on the other she likes that it’s kind of forcing her to adjust to her new life. Hope you enjoy your weekend of ‘me’ time – I’m only a BBM away
October 1, 2009 at 5:48 pm
It was freezing today! I love the Boston fall but crisp not frigid! Enjoy your “me” time!
October 1, 2009 at 5:57 pm
i loove going into steam rooms, and saunas! they freak me out.. and i feel kind of dirty and gross aftrwards, but being in them is so relaxing and warm!!
yummy oats by the way
October 1, 2009 at 7:08 pm
Can’t decide which I like more–your fab dinner salad (BBQ & pita chips?? Yes, please!) or your awesome hand painted bowl!
October 1, 2009 at 8:46 pm
oooh that steam room is gonna be heavenly for you this winter! i bet it will be good for you to have a little alone time in boston this weekend. just make sure to make some plans so you have to get out of your place no matter what
October 1, 2009 at 9:05 pm
Hahahaha you make me laugh! When I shave I notice the foam turns kinda orange. Oops!
I think it’s a goo choice to stick it out and save couple honies as well. Youre doing so great. So proud of you!
October 1, 2009 at 11:44 pm
maybe it is time for a crockpot?
October 2, 2009 at 12:42 am
Hope you have a great weekend there! I think it’s a good choice you made, although I understand you wanna go home at the same time…Totally know that feeling:)
xxx Julia (Taste of Living)
October 2, 2009 at 4:44 am
caroline!! hey i just re-entered the blog world and i think we should be friends!
&&the steam room=amazing! they are soo great to sit and relax in, so glad you found one!
i’m loving your weekend outlook, i may adopt it
October 2, 2009 at 4:58 am
Mmmm the egg pita looks so yummy I can taste it!
October 2, 2009 at 7:16 am
Hope your enjoying the Fall weather here!! I’m sure you miss home but I agree its good to stay at first…its like going away to college, its good to stick it out for a while at first so you can get comforatble here
If you need a buddy anytime just let me know! I’d love to know how everything is going so far!
October 2, 2009 at 7:28 am
awwww!!! a weekend at home by yourself! we should definitely meet up before it starts to get snowy.. you will NOT want to leave the house unless absolutely necessary.. good for you for being a tough girl and staying home- your mom is coming soon right?? i love the bowl.. its so cute!
October 2, 2009 at 3:13 pm
love the steam room its so relaxing…totally agree its hard to breathe at first but after a few minutes your body totally adapts! are you in boston?? awesome im here too, well I live here born and raised and went to school in NY and now im back! enjoy your weekend, your roomie will be back in no time
October 2, 2009 at 7:23 pm
My problem is that I forget it’s Fall and that I need to dress warmer and then I get outside and BRRR. I wish it wasn’t here already but there’s just not much we can do about it now, is there??