My name is Caroline, and I’m a recent college graduate, from Southern California. I graduated with a degree in American Studies and Ethnicity, and a Spanish minor. I discovered this blog world in Fall of 2008, and I absolutely love it! I started my own in November, and while food was definitely a starting point, it is really about life, friendship and so much more. I graduated from college in May, moved back home and began experimenting and making a mess of my kitchen. I spent my new-found time job searching, workin’ out, dancing, hanging out with friends and family, reading, and volunteering at church with junior highers. While it was strange to have this unintentional time off, I realized the importance of building relationships, enjoying life, and finding meaning and joy in everything I do.
I made the decision in January of 2009 to go back to school for nursing. I evaluated my passions in life, my desire for a work/life balance, and the fulfillment I get from helping and interacting with others. I’m still taking my prerequisite courses at this point, and while it’s not an easy road, I am so excited to see where it takes me. If I’m going to spend the rest of my life doing something, I better love it!
Finally, I got the amazing opportunity to move to Boston in Summer of 2009. It was a huge change for a girl who hadn’t lived farther than an hour from home. I love my job, apartment, roommate and friends here, and just miss my friends and family on the West Coast! This blog means so much to me, and it’s pretty amazing to be able to look back at my journey in the past 2 years. I’m so grateful for the friendships I’ve made, and can’t wait to see what’ else is in store. Thanks for stopping by!
November 20, 2008 at 8:23 am
Your smile is so inviting!!! Good luck with everything, Caroline!
November 20, 2008 at 1:55 pm
I’m a newbie blogger too – good luck!
November 20, 2008 at 8:03 pm
Hey! Thanks for stopping by my blog, and congrats on starting your own
You’ve got some wonderful ideas for how to spend your current free-time, glad you can enjoy it!
November 22, 2008 at 4:44 am
Hi Caroline! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and for your sweet comments! Your blog looks awesome! Keep up the good work!
November 22, 2008 at 5:05 am
Cute blog! Can’t wait to read more.
November 22, 2008 at 9:19 am
Beautiful!! I’ll add ya to my blogroll
November 22, 2008 at 4:52 pm
you’re gorgeous!
November 22, 2008 at 6:10 pm
I agree with Amy (above)!
I’m excited for another blog to follow… and yay for Spanish-speakers (it’s my major)! May I add you to my blogroll?
November 24, 2008 at 4:41 pm
Woo! I’m so glad you joined the blog world!
November 25, 2008 at 8:47 am
you look so pretty and seem like a sweet girl! love the blog
November 25, 2008 at 9:44 am
Thanks for reading Andrea
Your email says BC?? Love that school i just visited!
December 4, 2008 at 8:16 pm
You are adorable! I’m so glad you found my blog- now get to explore yours!
December 6, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Hey Caroline! You’re gorgy, girl! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a fabulous comment! I look forward to reading more about your daily adventures …
Jen
(www.runningwithfood.com)
January 4, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Hi, Caroline!
I just stumbled on your blog–and I’m super happy I did! I’m looking forward to catching up on all your posts!
-Erin @ “Vegan & the City”
January 7, 2009 at 9:25 pm
I just came across your blog from KERF. I’m staring my own blogging adventure and can’t wait to keep coming back to here! You are so pretty!
January 7, 2009 at 9:36 pm
Thanks Kate! Let me know your web address- I can’t wait to hear more
January 28, 2009 at 8:21 am
i volunteered for church with jr highers too! they’re such a handful but it’s so rewarding.
cute blog
February 16, 2009 at 6:42 am
Thanks for your comments on my blog! I have added you to my blogroll too!
February 24, 2009 at 3:21 pm
yay! i just started a blog a few weeks ago and am in SOCal myself! can’t wait to add you to my blog roll and keep reading!!!
February 26, 2009 at 10:52 pm
You’re cute as a button and sound wise beyond your years.
I’m a new blogger
but I’ve been reading yours for a while… and I Love it!
March 15, 2009 at 11:52 am
Hey girl, I am seriously in love w/your blog! Is it okay if I add you to my blog roll? Btw, you are absolutely gorgeous!
March 24, 2009 at 8:08 am
I came across your blog blogsurfing and I must say that the only thing better than your blog is your beautiful smile.
April 8, 2009 at 2:17 pm
hey girlie! I just found your blog and i love it! I will def be checking back frequently! Best of luck with everything!
Laura
P.S. Im a Spanish major!
April 9, 2009 at 8:35 pm
I love your blog! And the way you eat! Keep it up girl!
April 19, 2009 at 9:49 am
i miss youuuu!!!!!
May 3, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Aww, you’re so gorgeous! Totally in love with your blog, keep it up!
May 11, 2009 at 6:02 pm
Nice to meet ya!
May 13, 2009 at 10:04 am
thanks for stopping by my blog so I can find yours!
welcome to the amazing blog community!
May 23, 2009 at 4:54 am
good eats carloina! Your blog about tutoring the 4th grader made me smile :]
June 11, 2009 at 4:17 pm
I just graduated too, congrats!
June 12, 2009 at 11:23 am
I just found your blog! Love it, you are such a cutie!
August 6, 2009 at 7:21 pm
just discovered your blog and i really enjoy reading it. i just made my own and i hope you can check it out and let me know what you think!!
jenna
http://jennaelise.blogspot.com/
August 9, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Great healthy food ideas…BUT Nutella is way better than PB!!
August 24, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Hi Caroline, I found your blog thru all the comments I see you leaving for other people. We must read lots of the same blogs. I am a San Diego girl so when I saw you were So Cal I had to say hi! I am new-ish to the blogging world but am loving it and meeting so many great people. Anyway, just wanted to give you a shout out and I’m gonna pop you in my googlereader so I can keep up with ya!
August 27, 2009 at 11:16 am
Hello!
Just came across your blog & wanted to stop by and say hi! Looking forward to reading more!
September 10, 2009 at 11:33 am
Hi Caroline! Just came across your blog by accident and it was TOO cute!! I love that you document your breakfast, lunch, and dinner (and the FroYo which believe me, I understand needing that EVERY night!) I just graduated from college too and I’m on the prowl for jobs, apartments, blah blah ugh stressful isnt it? Congrats on your new place in Boston too. Thats the best city you could possibly move to in the U.S. I’m obsessed with it. And its nice to see a fellow young healthy eater doing her best to make good, delicious meals that won’t overdo it. I’d LOVE to share good recipe ideas and some of these places in Boston that you’re going out to eat sounds fabulous, I have to visit them Asap!!!
September 17, 2009 at 10:33 am
I’ve seen your blog before a while ago and just now again. Like someone mentioned before i came across your blog through the comments I’ve seen you leave. I’ll be excited to read more.
natalie
http://www.nono2yoyo.wordpress.com
September 17, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Cute blog! So glad I stumbled upon it!
-Jessica @ http://howsweet.wordpress.com/
September 20, 2009 at 4:51 am
Love your blog!!!! I enjoyed reading it and will often!!!!
November 29, 2009 at 1:56 am
Hey Caroline! Just found your blog and I really like it
I look forward to reading more. xoxo, Julie
December 13, 2009 at 4:45 pm
What a beautiful, insightful blog I’ve found.
You represent a lot of what I hope to be. Can’t wait for your next post.
Hope you enjoyed your weekend,
bec xo
February 4, 2010 at 4:01 pm
Just found your blog. I lurveeee it!! Can’t wait to keep reading
P.S. you are so pretty!
Sara
http://www.findingbalanceandbliss.wordpress.com
February 14, 2010 at 7:49 pm
You’re so cute! I look forward to reading more from you.
http://www.fitatheart.wordpress.com
February 23, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Good for you for going into nursing – what a rewarding field! I’m interested to hear about your experiences in Boston (I used to live there). I hope you like it here on the East Coast!
February 27, 2010 at 6:11 am
What are you doing now that you dance every other night for your job?!?!?!?!?